Lot 298

[Walton, Isaac]

Rare Books, Maps, Manuscripts & Photographs

Auction: 16 January 2013 at 10:00 GMT

£688

Description

The life of Mr. Rich. Hooker. London: Rich. Marriott, 1665. First edition, 8vo, contemporary calf, signature of He. Carrington on title and ?later inscription "Tanquam Explo. Charles Cotton " at end on p. 209, covers detached, spotting and soiling, lacks frontispiece portrait, [Wing W670; ESTC R10749]; [Charles, Leslie] Cassandra. (But I hope not). London, 1705. 4to, disbound; Pliny An address of thanks to a good prince. London: T. Fickus & W. Hart, 1686. 8vo, translated by William Kennett, lacking dedication (supplied in manuscript) and portrait, lacks spine, spotting; [Castera, J.H.] The life of Catharine II, Empress of Russia. London, 1799. 3 volumes, 8vo, contemporary tree calf' Fortescue, Sir John The difference between an absolute and limited monarchy. London, 1714. 8vo, ruled in red throughout, title printed in red and black, contemporary calf, neatly rebacked; [Paxton, P.] Civil polity. A treatise concerning the nature of government. London, 1703. 8vo, recent half calf, slightly browned, title with library stamp & repaired in inner margin; Forsyth, J.S. The antiquary's portfolio. London, 1825. 2 volumes, 8vo, frontispieces, black half morocco, t.e.g.; [Williamson, John] A treatise on military finance. London, 1800. 12mo, [Copac, only 1 copy of this edition], contemporary sheep, rubbed; [Mancini, F.] Hydaspes. An opera. London, 1712. 8vo, disbound; [Hailes, Lord] The address of Q. Sept. Tertullian to Scapula Tertullus. Edinburgh, 1790. 12mo, original boards, uncut; boards slightly soiled; Fordyce, William Memoirs concerning Herculaneum. London, 1750. 8vo, disbound; and 8 others (22)