Volume III, dated MDCCLXI, with a frontispiece by Ravenet after Hogarth,
and the marbled paper leaf. In Volume V the date is one year later, and the publishers, Becket and Dehont, and the work is completed by this firm, Volumes VII and VIII being dated MDCCLXV, and Volume IX, two years later. Volumes V, VII, and IX have the autograph signature of the author.
STERNE, LAURENCE.--The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman . . . . The Second Edition. London: Printed for R. and J. Dodsley . . . M.DCC.LX. [-LXVII] _Small 8vo, nine volumes, red levant morocco, gilt back, gilt top, uncut edges, by Joly._
Volumes I and II contain the name of the printer, as they do not in the first edition; the succeeding volumes are the same as in the preceding item. Volume I contains a frontispiece by Ravenet after Hogarth, not found in the first edition.
STERNE, LAURENCE.--La Vie et les Opinions de Tristram Shandy, [avec Suite] Traduites de l'Anglois de Sterne, par M. Frenais. A Yorck, et se trouve a Paris, chez Ruault [et Volland.] 1776-[1785.] _12mo, four volumes, blue levant morocco, gilt back, edges entirely uncut, by Belz-Niedree._
STERNE, LAURENCE.--The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman. By the Rev. Laurence Sterne, M. A. to which is added The Sentimental Journey. With illustrations by George Cruikshank. . . . London: James Cochrane and Co., . . . 1832. _Post 8vo, two volumes, half maroon levant morocco, gilt top, uncut edges, by V. Krafft._
Portrait by Freeman and eight other plates.
STERNE, LAURENCE.--. . . The Opinions of Tristram Shandy Gentleman By Laurence Sterne . . . With Eight Etchings by Damman from Original Designs by Harry Furniss. London J. C. Nimmo and Bain . . . 1883. _8vo, two volumes, cloth, uncut edges._
No. 71 of one hundred and fifty large paper copies printed, with proof etchings on Japan paper.
STERNE, LAURENCE.--A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy. By Mr. Yorick. London: Printed for T. Becket and P. A. DeHondt . . . MDCCLXVIII. _Small 8vo, two volumes, red levant morocco, gilt back, gilt top, uncut edges, by F. Bedford._
First edition.
STERNE, LAURENCE.--A Sentimental Journey. 1768. _8vo, two volumes, sprinkled calf, gilt back, in a citron straight-grain morocco case._
Another large paper copy, with the inserted leaf of advertisement.
STERNE, LAURENCE.--A Sentimental Journey. 1768. _8vo, two volumes, red levant morocco, back and sides covered with an elaborate mosaic of olive, grey, citron, and pink morocco, in compartments, with alternate floral emblems, doubled in red morocco with a heavy border and the monogram R. H., gilt edges, in maroon levant morocco cases, by Mercier._
Large paper copy, with the inserted leaf of advertisement.
STERNE, LAURENCE.--A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy. By Mr. Yorick . . . London: Printed for T. Becket and P. A. De Hondt . . . MDCCLXVIII. [New York: DeVinne & Co., 1885] _16mo, two volumes, maroon levant morocco, back and sides elaborately tooled, doubled with red morocco, wide dentelle border, green silk linings, gilt top, uncut edges, by Riviere._
Facsimile reprint of the first edition, on Holland paper. No. 1 of one hundred copies printed. Illustrated by the insertion of four portraits of the author, and thirty-two plates, including the designs of Chasselat, Stothard, Archer, Craigg, Unwins, and the etchings by Hedouin in two states, before and after letters.
STERNE, LAURENCE.--A Sentimental Journey. 1768-1885. _16mo, two volumes, red morocco, back and sides beautifully tooled in the manner of Roger Payne, gilt top, uncut edges, by Alfred Matthews._
One of four copies printed on vellum, with five water-colour drawings by Fernand Coindre inserted.
STERNE, LAURENCE.--A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy. By Mr. Yorick. A new edition. London: Printed by A. Strahan; . . . MDCCXC. _Small 8vo, red morocco, back and sides exquisitely tooled after the manner of Roger Payne, gilt edges. De Bure's copy from the La Bedoyere collection._
Two inserted plates by Tomkins after Edwards.
STERNE, LAURENCE.--Voyage Sentimental, suivi des Lettres d'Yorick a Eliza, par Laurent Sterne, en Anglais et en Francais. Nouvelle edition, dont la traduction francaise a ete entierement revue et corrigee sur le texte anglais, ornee de six Figures d'apres Monsiau. A Paris . . . chez J. E. Gabriel Dufour [imp. Didot] . . . l'an VII. [1799]. _18mo, three volumes, original boards, uncut edges._
The six plates are engraved by Le Villain and are proofs before letters.
STERNE, LAURENCE.--A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy. By Mr. Yorick. London, stereotyped and printed by Andrew Wilson . . . 1807. _12mo, half blue morocco, gilt top, uncut edges._
Woodcut illustrations.
STERNE, LAURENCE.--A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy. By Mr. Yorick. A New Edition, Embellished with Two Caricature Prints, [coloured] by Rowlandson. London: published by Thomas Tegg . . . 1809. _12mo, half brown levant morocco, uncut edges, by Riviere._
STERNE, LAURENCE.--A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy. By Laurence Sterne. Illustrated with numerous engravings on wood, by Bastin, and G. Nicholls: from original drawings by Jacque and Fussell. London: J. E. Nicholls . . . [n. d.] _8vo, half red morocco, gilt top, uncut edges._
STERNE, LAURENCE.--Voyage Sentimental traduction nouvelle precedee d'un Essai sur la Vie et les Ouvrages de Sterne par M. J. Janin Edition illustree par MM. Tony Johannot et Jacque [vignette] Paris Ernest Bourdin, . . . [n. d.] _Imperial 8vo, half brown levant morocco, gilt top, uncut edges._
Twelve full-page plates, and numerous illustrations in the text.
STERNE, LAURENCE.--Voyage Sentimental [n. d.] _Imperial 8vo, half blue levant morocco, uncut edges, with the original covers in blue and gold._
Another copy.
STERNE AND SWIFT.--. . . A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy By Laurence Sterne also A Tale of a Tub written for the universal improvement of mankind . . . By Jonathan Swift . . . With Five Etchings and Portrait by Ed. Hedouin. London J. C. Nimmo and Bain . . . 1882. _8vo, two works in one volume, cloth, uncut edges._
No. 71 of one hundred and fifty large paper copies printed, with proof etchings on Japan paper.
STERNE, LAURENCE.--Letters from Yorick to Eliza. London, Printed for G. Kearsly, . . . and T. Evans, . . . 1775. _12mo, green levant morocco, gilt back, side panels in floral design, gilt top, uncut edges, by The Club Bindery._
First edition. Edited by Sterne's daughter, who dedicated the work to Lord Apsley, Lord High Chancellor of England.
STERNE, LAURENCE.--The Works of Laurence Sterne . . . with a Life of the author, written by himself. London: printed for W. Strahan . . . MDCCLXXX. _Small 8vo, ten volumes, old calf, gilt back._
Two portraits and eight plates after the designs of Hogarth, Edwards, and Rooker.
STERNE, LAURENCE.--The Works of Laurence Sterne . . . with a Life of the author, written by himself . . . London: Printed for J. Johnson . . . 1803. _8vo, four volumes, calf, gilt back._
Large paper copy, with autograph letter of Sterne inserted. Portrait of the author by Neagle after Reynolds, nine plates after Stothard's designs, and a portrait and fifteen vignettes by Widnell after the designs by Satchwell and Thurston.
STERNE, LAURENCE.--Original Letters of the late Reverend Mr. Laurence Sterne; never before published. London: Printed at the Logographic Press . . . 1788. _12mo, sprinkled calf, gilt back, corner ornaments on the sides, gilt edges._
STERNE, LAURENCE.--Seven Letters written by Sterne and his friends, hitherto unpublished. Edited by W. Durrant Cooper, F. S. A. London: printed for private circulation, by T. Richards, . . . 1844. _8vo, original paper wrappers._
STEVENS, HENRY.--Catalogue of My English Library; collected and described by Henry Stevens . . . London: Printed by C. Whittingham, Nov. 1853. _Post 8vo, half green morocco, interleaved, gilt top, uncut edges._
STEVENS, HENRY.--Catalogue of my English Library. 1853. _Post 8vo, blue levant morocco, blind-tooled, Stevens's monogram on the upper cover, gilt top, uncut edges, by Pratt._
Stevens's own copy.
STEVENS, HENRY.--Historical Nuggets Bibliotheca Americana or a descriptive account of my collection of rare books relating to America Henry Stevens G. M. B. F. S. A. . . . London printed by Whittingham and Wilkins . . . MDCCCLXII. _Post 8vo, two volumes, blue levant morocco, gilt top, uncut edges, by Pratt._
Stevens's own copy, with his monogram on the front cover.
STEVENS, HENRY.--Benjamin Franklin's Life and Writings A Bibliographical Essay On the Stevens' Collection of Books and Manuscripts Relating to Doctor Franklin By Henry Stevens of Vermont . . . [cut of Franklin] London Printed by Messrs Davy & Sons at the Dryden Press . . . for the Author . . . cI[** inverted c]. I[** inverted c]. ccc Lxxxi. _Royal 8vo, original cloth, uncut edges._
Four portraits of Franklin by G. F. Storm, T. B. Welch after D. Martin, J. Andrews after Duplessis, T. B. Welch after Houdon's bust; a portrait of Mrs. Franklin by J. Andrews, and a facsimile letter.
STEVENS, HENRY.--Who Spoils our New English Books Asked and Answered by Henry Stevens of Vermont . . . [cut] London Henry Newton Stevens . . . [Chiswick Press] M DCCC LXXXIV. _16mo, cloth, gilt top, uncut edges._
STEVENS, JOHN.--The Spanish Libertines: or, the Lives of Justina, The Country Jilt; Celestina, The Bawd of Madrid; and Estevanillo Gonzales, The most Arch and Comical of Scoundrels. To which is added, a play, call'd An Evenings Adventures. All Four Written by Eminent Spanish Authors, and now first made English by Captain John Stevens. London Printed, and Sold by J. How, . . . 1707. _8vo, green morocco, gilt back, side corners, gilt edges, by The Club Bindery._
STEVENSON, JOHN HALL.--Crazy Tales. . . . London: Printed in the Year M DCC LXII. _4to, green levant morocco, gilt back, side corners, gilt edges, by The Club Bindery._
First edition. Oval frontispiece, "Crazy Castle."
STEVENSON, JOHN HALL.--The Works of John-Hall-Stevenson, Esq. containing,
Crazy Tales. Fables for Grown Gentlemen. Lyric Epistles. Pastoral Cordial. Pastoral Puke. Macarony Fables. Lyric Consolations. Moral Tales. Monkish Epitaphs. &c. &c. &c.
Corrected and enlarged. With several original poems, now first printed, and explanatory notes . . . London, printed by J. Nichols, for J. Debrett, . . . and T. Beckett, . . . MDCCXCV. _8vo, three volumes, calf, gilt back, gilt edges, by Riviere._
Two frontispieces.
STEVENSON, J. J.--House Architecture. By J. J. Stevenson, . . . Architecture. [and House-Planning] London: Macmillan and Co. 1880. _Royal 8vo, two volumes, cloth, uncut edges._
Illustrated with one hundred and ninety woodcuts.
STEVENSON, ROBERT LOUIS.--The Silverado Squatters by Robert Louis Stevenson. London Chatto and Windus . . . 1883. _Crown 8vo, cloth, uncut edges._
First published edition, with a frontispiece. The first printed edition was an 8vo of fourteen leaves in paper wrappers, of which only ten copies were issued, October 17, 1883, to secure copyright in England.
STEVENSON, ROBERT LOUIS.--Kidnapped being Memoirs of the Adventures of David Balfour in the year 1751 . . . [with a map] By Robert Louis Stevenson. Cassell & Company . . . [London] MDCCC.LXXXVI. _Crown 8vo, cloth, uncut edges._
First published edition. The first printed edition, issued to secure copyright, was an undated quarto of twenty-seven pages.
STEVENSON, ROBERT LOUIS.--Prince Otto A Romance by Robert Louis Stevenson Third edition. London Chatto & Windus . . . 1886. _Crown 8vo, cloth, uncut edges._
STEVENSON, ROBERT LOUIS.--The Merry Men and Other Tales and Fables by Robert Louis Stevenson. Second edition. London Chatto & Windus . . . 1887. _Crown 8vo, cloth, uncut edges._
STEVENSON, ROBERT LOUIS.--Memories & Portraits by Robert Louis Stevenson. London Chatto and Windus . . . 1887. _Post 8vo, cloth, uncut edges._
First edition.
STEVENSON, ROBERT LOUIS.--Virginibus Puerisque and other papers by Robert Louis Stevenson third edition. London Chatto and Windus . . . 1888. _Post 8vo, cloth, uncut edges._
STEVENSON, ROBERT LOUIS.--The Black Arrow A Tale of the Two Roses by Robert Louis Stevenson. New York Charles Scribner's Sons 1888 . . . _Crown 8vo, half green levant morocco, gilt back, figured green silk sides, gilt top, uncut edges, by The Club Bindery._
Author's edition: with twelve illustrations.
STEVENSON, ROBERT LOUIS.--Familiar Studies of Men and Books by Robert Louis Stevenson Third edition. London Chatto and Windus . . . 1888. _Crown 8vo, cloth, uncut edges._
STEVENSON, ROBERT LOUIS.--New Arabian Nights by Robert Louis Stevenson. London Chatto & Windus . . . 1888. _Crown 8vo, cloth, uncut edges._
STEVENSON, ROBERT LOUIS.--The Master of Ballantrae. A Winter's Tale. By Robert Louis Stevenson . . . Cassell & Company . . . London . . . 1889. _Crown 8vo, cloth, uncut edges._
First published edition. The first printed edition was issued in 1888, and was called on the title-page "Author's Edition."
STEVENSON, ROBERT LOUIS.--Across the Plains with other Memories and Essays by Robert Louis Stevenson London Chatto & Windus, . . . 1892. _4to, cloth, uncut edges._
No. 44 of one hundred large paper copies printed.
STEVENSON, ROBERT LOUIS.--Father Damien by Robert Louis Stevenson Portland, Maine Thomas B. Mosher Mdcccxcvij. _16mo, vellum boards, uncut edges._
Portrait after Edward Clifford.
STEWART, JAMES.--Plocacosmos: or the whole Art of Hair Dressing; wherein is contained, Ample Rules for the Young Artizan, more particularly for ladies women, valets, &c. &c. as well as Directions for Persons to dress their own Hair; also Ample and wholesome Rules to preserve the Hair. The Hair completely analyzed, as to its Growth, Nature, Colour, &c. and all and every Article used in the Hair, on the Head, Face, &c. as, False Hair, Perfumery, Cosmetics, &c. clearly analyzed and examined; with a History of the Hair and Head Dress, from the earliest Ages to the present Time, particularly as they have appeared upon the English Stage for these last Two Hundred Years; with Strictures on the present Performers belonging to each Theatre.
The Plan of this Work requiring it, there are also complete Rules for the Management of Children and Education of Youth; . . . By James Stewart. With an elegant Frontispiece, and other Copper-Plates. London: Printed for the Author, . . . M DCC LXXXII. _8vo, light brown levant morocco, gilt back, gilt top, uncut edges, by The Club Bindery._
Frontispiece in bistre, "Shakespeare's Seven Ages," and ten other plates, all by Delegal.
STIRLING-MAXWELL, SIR WILLIAM.--Songs of the Holy Land Edinburgh [Constable] M.DCCCXLVI. _8vo, cloth, uncut edges._
Forty copies privately printed
STIRLING-MAXWELL, SIR WILLIAM.--Annals of the Artists of Spain. By William Stirling, M. A. . . . London: John Ollivier, . . . MDCCCXLVIII. _8vo, three volumes, original cloth, uncut edges._
First edition, with coloured frontispiece-titles and initial letters.
STIRLING-MAXWELL, SIR WILLIAM.--Annals of the Artists of Spain by Sir William Stirling-Maxwell . . . A New Edition incorporating the author's own notes additions and emendations With Portrait and Twenty-four Steel and Mezzotint Engravings also numerous engravings on wood London John C. Nimmo . . . M DCCCXCI. _8vo, four volumes, cloth, uncut edges._
No. 402 of four hundred and fifteen large paper copies printed, with a duplicate set of plates on Japan paper, and the initial letters and rules printed in red.
STIRLING-MAXWELL, SIR WILLIAM.--The Cloister Life of the Emperor Charles the Fifth, [portrait] By William Stirling . . . Third edition, enlarged and corrected. London: John W. Parker and Son . . . MDCCCLIII. _Crown 8vo, cloth, uncut edges._
STIRLING-MAXWELL, SIR WILLIAM.--The Cloister Life of the Emperor Charles V. by Sir William Stirling-Maxwell . . . Fourth edition incorporating the author's latest notes additions and emendations With Eight Mezzotint Engravings and Five Illustrations in Colour engraved from the Original Water-Colour Sketches also numerous engravings on wood London John C. Nimmo . . . M DCCC XCI. _8vo, cloth, uncut edges._
No. 403 of four hundred and fifteen copies printed on large paper, with the engravings in duplicate, bistre on Japan paper, and the initial letters and rules printed in red.
STIRLING-MAXWELL, SIR WILLIAM.--Velazqvez and his Works by William Stirling. London: John W. Parker and Son . . . 1855. _Post 8vo, citron levant morocco, Roger Payne back and side corners, gilt top, uncut edges, by Riviere._
First edition.
STIRLING-MAXWELL, SIR WILLIAM.--Don John of Austria or passages from the history of the sixteenth century 1547-1578 Illustrated with numerous wood engravings [vignette] by the late Sir William Stirling-Maxwell . . . London: Longmans, Green, and Co., M DCCC LXXX III. _Royal 8vo, two volumes, cloth, uncut edges._
STIRLING-MAXWELL, SIR WILLIAM.--Miscellaneous Essays and Addresses by Sir William Stirling-Maxwell . . . also biographical note and bibliography Illustrated with Six Engravings London John C. Nimmo . . . M DCCC XCI. _8vo, cloth, uncut edges._
No. 403 of four hundred and fifteen copies printed on large paper, with a duplicate set of the six engravings in bistre on Japan paper, and the initial letters and rules printed in red.
STITH, WILLIAM.--The History of the First Discovery and Settlement of Virginia: being An Essay towards a General History of this Colony. By William Stith. A. M. Rector of Henrico Parish, and one of the Governors of William and Mary College. . . . Williamsburg: Printed by William Parks. M,DCC,XLVII. _8vo, sprinkled calf, gilt back, gilt edges, by Bedford._
First edition, with the Appendix, containing a collection of charters relating to the period described.
STOCKTON, FRANK RICHARD.--The Captain's Toll-Gate By Frank R. Stockton With a Memorial Sketch by Mrs. Stockton And a Bibliography Illustrated New York D. Appleton & Company 1903. _8vo, half vellum, gilt top, uncut edges._
No. 67 of one hundred and sixty large paper copies printed, with portrait etched by Jacques Reich and four other illustrations.
STODDART, THOMAS TOD.--The Angler's Companion to the Rivers and Lochs of Scotland. By Thomas Tod Stoddart. William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London M.DCCC.XLVII. _8vo, half brown levant morocco, gilt back, gilt top, uncut edges, by Allo._
Steel frontispiece, coloured plate of flies, woodcuts, and a large folded map.
STONE, MRS.--Chronicles of Fashion, from the time of Elizabeth to the early part of the Nineteenth Century, in Manners, Amusements, Banquets, Costume &c. By Mrs. Stone . . . London: Richard Bentley . . . 1845. _8vo, two volumes, half orange levant morocco, gilt back, figured silk sides, gilt top, uncut edges, by The Club Bindery._
Fifteen steel portraits.
STORER, JAMES.--History and Antiquities of the Cathedral Churches of Great Britain. [27] Illustrated with a series of highly-finished Engravings, Exhibiting general and particular Views, Ground Plans, and all the architectural Features and Ornaments in the various Styles of Building used in our Ecclesiastical Edifices. By James Storer. . . . London: published by Rivingtons; Murray; . . . MDCCCXIV. [-XIX.] Coe, Printer . . . _4to, four volumes, blue morocco, gilt back, gilt edges, by W. Matthews._
Largest paper copy of the first edition, with the two hundred and fifty-six plate proofs on India paper.
STORY, WILLIAM WETMORE.--Graffiti d'Italia by W. W. Story. William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh . . . MDCCCLXVIII. _Post 8vo, cloth, uncut edges._
First edition.
STORY, WILLIAM WETMORE.--Poems by William Wetmore Story . . . Boston . . . Houghton, Mifflin and Company . . . 1887. _16mo, two volumes, cloth, uncut edges._
STORY, WILLIAM WETMORE.--Roba di Roma by William Wetmore Story . . . Boston and New York Houghton, Mifflin and Company . . . 1887. _12mo, two volumes, half green levant morocco, uncut edges._
STORY, WILLIAM WETMORE.--A Poet's Portfolio Later Readings by William Wetmore Story . . . Boston and New York Houghton, Mifflin and Company . . . 1894. _16mo, cloth, gilt top, uncut edges._
STORY, WILLIAM WETMORE.--See Lowell, J. R. The Pioneer.
STOTHARD, THOMAS.--The Alphabet engraved on wood from designs by Tho. Stothard Esq. R. A. London: William Pickering. 1830. _12mo, red levant morocco, gilt back, gilt top, uncut edges, by Matthews._
STOWE, HARRIET BEECHER.--Uncle Tom's Cabin; or, Life among the Lowly. By Harriet Beecher Stowe. [woodcut] Boston: John P. Jewett & Company. . . . 1852. _12mo, two volumes, original cloth, in a brown levant morocco case._
First American edition. Presentation copy from the author, with inscription.
STOWE, HARRIET BEECHER.--Uncle Tom's Cabin. By Harriet Beecher Stowe. With Twenty-seven Illustrations on Wood by George Cruikshank, Esq. London: John Cassell, . . . 1852. _8vo, calf, gilt back, gilt edges, by Riviere._
First English edition, with the original covers preserved.
STOWE, HARRIET BEECHER.--Uncle Tom's Cabin; or, the History of a Christian Slave. By Harriet Beecher Stowe. With an Introduction by Elihu Burritt. Illustrated by sixteen engravings by Johnston, from original designs by Anelay . . . London: Partridge and Oakey . . . 1853. _8vo, half green levant morocco, gilt back, gilt top, uncut edges, by Krafft._
STOWE, HARRIET BEECHER.--La Cabane de l'Oncle Tom ou les noirs en amerique par Mistress Harriet Beecher Stowe traduction revue, corrigee et accompagnee de notes par Leon de Wally et Edmond Texier ornee de 5 gravures sur acier d'apres Andrieux. Deuxieme edition. Paris Perrotin, . . . 1853. _8vo, half red levant morocco, gilt back, uncut edges, with the original covers bound in, by Carayon._
STOWE, HARRIET BEECHER.--A Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin; presenting the original facts and documents upon which the story is founded. Together with Corroborative Statements verifying the truth of the work. By Harriet Beecher Stowe, . . . Boston: published by John P. Jewett & Co. . . . 1853. _8vo, figured brown silk, uncut edges, with the original covers bound in, by The Club Bindery._
STOWE, HARRIET BEECHER.--La Case de l'Oncle Tom ou tableaux de l'esclavage dans les Etats-Unis d'Amerique; par Mistress Harriet Beecher Stowe. Traduction nouvelle par Old Nick & Adolphe Joanne, . . . precedee d'un portrait et de la biographie de l'auteur; ornee d'un grand nombre de gravures d'apres les dessins de George Cruikshank; suivie de poesies composees par des negres et d'une notice sur la colonie de Liberia. [vignette] Paris. Aux Bureaux du Magasin Pittoresque, . . . 1853. _Royal 8vo, cloth, uncut edges, with the original covers bound in._
STOWE, HARRIET BEECHER.--La Clef de la Case de l'Oncle Tom contenant les faits et les documents originaux sur lesquels le roman est fonde, avec les pieces justificatives; par Mistress Harriet Beecher Stowe. Ouvrage traduit par Old Nick & Adolphe Joanne, . . . Paris. Aux Bureaux du Magasin Pittoresque, . . . 1853. _8vo, cloth, uncut edges._
STRANG, WILLIAM.--See Singer and Strang.
STRAPAROLA.--The Nights of Straparola now first translated into English by W. G. Waters illustrated by E. R. Hughes, . . . London: Lawrence and Bullen . . . M DCCC XCIV. _4to, two volumes, half vellum, uncut edges._
No. 17 of two hundred and ten copies printed on Japanese vellum, with twenty illustrations.
STREATFEILD, THOMAS.--(I.) Ton and Antiquity A Comedy, in two acts. Written for the L. D. T. and performed January 1^{st} 1798 . . . Oxford: printed by R. Slatter. [1799] (II.) The Road to Ridicule: A Comedy, in two acts. Written for the L. D. T. and performed January 9, 1799 . . . Oxford: printed by R. Slatter. [1799] (III.) Prologues And Epilogues, written for the L. D. T. on various occasions. 1797-8-9 . . . Oxford: printed by R. Slatter. [1799] _8vo, brown levant morocco, Janseniste, gilt edges, by Smith-Mansell. Bound with WALPOLE'S "Mysterious Mother," 1781._
These three pieces, privately printed, are illustrated by a portrait of the author and two scenes from the Comedies, beautifully executed in water-colours.
STRICKLAND, AGNES.--Lives of the Queens of England, From the Norman Conquest. Now first published from official records & other authentic documents, private as well as public. By Agnes Strickland. . . . A new edition, revised and greatly augmented. Embellished with portraits of every queen. . . . [and engraved titles] London: Colburn & Co., . . 1852. _8vo, eight volumes, cloth, uncut edges._
STROLLERS.--The Strollers Pacquet open'd. Containing Seven Jovial Drolls or Farces, Calculated for the Meridian of Bartholomew and Southwark Fairs. Representing the Comical Humours of Designing Usurers, Sly Pettifoggers, Cunning Sharpers, Cowardly Bullies, Wild Rakes, Finical Fops, Shrewd Clowns, Testy Masters, Arch Footmen, Forward Widows, Stale Maids, and Melting Lasses. London: Printed and Sold by A. Jackson . . . M D CC XLII. _12mo, calf, gilt back, gilt edges, by Pratt._
The general title is dated 1742, the sub-titles, 1741. A collection of seven drolls, as follows: (1) The Bilker bilk'd, or, a Banquet of Wiles (from "The Woman's Revenge," by Charles Bullock), A1-B6 in sixes; (2) The Witchcraft of Love, or, Stratagem on Stratagem (from Mrs. Centlivre's "Man's bewitch'd; or, The Devil to do about her"), C1-F3; (3) The Braggadochio: or, His Worship, the Cully (from Congreve's "Old Bachelor"), F4-H2; (4) The Feign'd Shipwreck, or, the Imaginary Heir (from "The Elder Brother," by Beaumont and Fletcher), H3-L1; (5) The Guardians over-reached in their own humour, or, the Lover Metamorphos'd (from Mrs. Centlivre's "Bold Stroke for a Wife"), L2-O6; (6) The Sexes Mismatch'd; or a New Way to get a Husband (from Southerne's "Oroonoko" and "Monsieur Thomas," by Beaumont and Fletcher), P1-R5; (7) The Litigious Suitor defeated: or a new Trick to get a Wife (from Bullock's "Woman's a Riddle"), R6-T5.
The first droll has no sub-title.
STRUTT, JOSEPH.--A Biographical Dictionary; containing an Historical Account of all the Engravers, from the Earliest Period of the Art of Engraving to the Present Time; and a short list of their most esteemed works. With the Cyphers, Monograms, and particular marks, used by each master, accurately copied from the originals, and properly explained. To which is prefixed, an Essay on the Rise and Progress of the Art of Engraving, both on copper and on wood. With several curious specimens of the performances of the most ancient Artists. By Joseph Strutt. London: printed by J. Davis, for Robert Faulder, . . . MDCCLXXXV. _4to, two volumes, half red levant morocco, gilt back, gilt top, uncut edges, by F. Bedford._
Sixteen plates.
STRUTT, JOSEPH.--Biographical Dictionary. 1785. _4to, two volumes, red levant morocco, gilt back, gilt edges, by Bedford._
Another copy. Inserted are one hundred and fifty-nine examples of engraving by Bartolozzi, Nanteuil, Wille, Marshall, Peter de Jode, B. Beham, and others, and many portraits of the artists, in mezzotint, line, and stipple engraving, including the portrait of John Florio by Hole, Lucas de Leyda by Stokius, Charles II of England by Meyssens, Scudery by Nanteuil, Montaigne by Ficquet, Evelyn by Bartolozzi, Mlle. Camargo by Bickham, and many other examples.
STRUTT, JOSEPH.--The Sports and Pastimes of the People of England. Including the rural and domestic recreations, May games, mummeries, shows, processions, pageants, and pompous spectacles, from the earliest period to the present time. By Joseph Strutt. Illustrated by one hundred and forty engravings, in which are represented most of the popular diversions; selected from ancient paintings. A new edition, with a copious index, by William Hone, . . . London: printed for Thomas Tegg, . . . 1831. _Royal 8vo, calf, gilt back, gilt top, uncut edges._
Large paper copy, with engravings coloured by hand.
STURT, JOHN.--The Orthodox Communicant, by way of Meditation On the Order for the Administration of the Lord's-Supper, or Holy Communion; According to the Liturgy of the Church of England, [vignette] London, Engraven by J. Sturt & Sold by R. Ware . . . & J. Tinney . . . [n.d.] _8vo, red levant morocco, gilt back, side corners, centre ornaments, gilt over uncut edges, by F. Bedford._
Engraved throughout. Eighty-eight vignettes and tail-pieces, and numerous initial letters.
SUDERMANN, HERMANN.--The Joy of Living (Es lebe das Leben) a play in five acts by Hermann Sudermann translated from the German by Edith Wharton Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1903. _12mo, boards, gilt top, uncut edges._
SUETONIUS.--The Lives of the First Twelve Caesars, translated from the Latin of C. Suetonius Tranquillus: with annotations and a review of the government and literature of the different periods. By Alexander Thomson . . . London: printed for G. G. and J. Robinson . . . M.DCC.XCVI. _8vo, half brown morocco, gilt top, uncut edges._
SUFFOLK-BERKELEY, HENRIETTA AND GEORGE.--Letters to and from Henrietta, Countess of Suffolk, and her second husband, the Hon. George Berkeley; from 1712 to 1767. With historical, biographical, and explanatory Notes. London: John Murray, . . . 1824. _8vo, two volumes, half sheep, uncut edges._
Portrait of Lady Suffolk by Scriven.
SUFFOLK GARLAND.--The Suffolk Garland: or, a Collection of Poems, Songs, Tales, Ballads, Sonnets, and Elegies, Legendary and Romantic, Historical and Descriptive, relative to that county; And Illustrative of its Scenery, Places, Biography, Manners, Habits and Customs. [cut] . . . Ipswich: Printed and Sold by John Raw; . . . MDCCCXVIII. _4to, citron levant morocco, gilt fillets, gilt top, uncut edges._
SURTEES, ROBERT SMITH.--Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrocks's Hunt. By the author of "Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour," &c . . . [cut] With illustrations by John Leech. London: Bradbury and Evans, . . . 1854. _8vo, cloth, uncut edges._
Eighteen coloured plates and eighty-five woodcuts.
SURTEES, ROBERT SMITH.--"Ask Mamma;" or, the Richest Commoner in England with illustrations by John Leech. London: Bradbury, Evans, & Co., . . . 1872. _8vo, orange levant morocco, gilt back, gilt top, uncut edges, by Joly._
Thirteen coloured plates and sixty-nine woodcut illustrations.
SWEDENBORG, EMANUEL.--Heaven and its Wonders, the world of spirits, (or the intermediate region, which is the first receptacle after death,) and Hell: described by one who has heard and seen what he relates. From the Latin of Emanuel Swedenborg . . . Translated by the Rev. Samuel Noble. Second Edition, carefully revised . . . London: James S. Hodson . . . 1851. _8vo, red morocco, gilt back, gilt edges, by Bedford._
SWIFT, JONATHAN.--A Tale of a Tub. Written for the Universal Improvement of Mankind . . . To which is added, An Account of a Battel between the Antient and Modern Books in St. James's Library . . . London: Printed for John Nutt . . . MDCCIV. _8vo, red levant morocco, gilt back, doubled with green morocco, wide borders, green silk guards, gilt edges, by A. Meyer._
First edition. At page 279 is a title, as follows: "A Discourse concerning the Mechanical Operation of the Spirit," etc.; the pagination, however, continues without interruption, showing an omission on the first title, for the conditions are the same as those governing the Battle of the Books.
SWIFT, JONATHAN.--(I-II.) Le Conte du Tonneau, Contenant tout ce que les Arts, & les Sciences Ont de plus Sublime Et le plus Mysterieux; Avec plusieurs autres Pieces tres-curieuses. Par Jonathan Swift . . . Traduit de l'Anglois. A La Haye, Chez Henri Scheurleer, M.DCC.XXXII. (III.) Traite des Dissensions entre les nobles et le peuple, Dans les Republiques d'Athenes & de Rome, &c. L'Art de ramper en Poesie, et l'Art du mensonge Politique; . . . pour servir de Suite au Conte du Tonneau. A Amsterdam, Aux Depens de la Compagnie. M.DCC.XXXIII. _12mo, three volumes, green morocco, gilt back and sides, red silk linings, gilt over uncut edges, by Derome._
Seven curious copper-plate engravings illustrate the first volume.
SWIFT, JONATHAN.--A Tale of a Tub, written for the universal improvement of mankind. . . . To which is added, an Account of a Battle between The Ancient and Modern Books in St. James's library: With the author's apology, and explanatory notes, by W. Wotton, B. D. and others. . . . London: printed for Thomas Tegg, . . . 1811. _Crown 8vo, Scotch plaid silk, uncut edges, by The Club Bindery._
Coloured frontispiece by Rhodes after Thurston, and six other coloured plates.
SWIFT, JONATHAN.--Part of the Seventh Epistle of the First Book of Horace imitated: and Address'd to a Noble Peer. London: Printed for A. Dodd, at the Peacock without Temple-Bar. 1713. Price 3d. _4to, calf, gilt top, uncut edges._
First edition.
Collation: Title, A1 (verso blank). Text, A2-B2, in fours. Pages 1-12.
SWIFT, JONATHAN.--Les Trois Justaucorps, conte bleu, tire de l'Anglois du Reverend Mr. Jonathan Swif. . . . avec les Trois Anneaux, nouvelle tiree de Boccace. A Dublin. M.DCC.XXI. _8vo, red morocco, gilt back and sides, gilt edges, by Derome._
Two pieces in one volume, the second, "Recueil de Pieces Serieuses, Comiques, et Burlesques." [S. L.] M.DCC.XXI.
SWIFT, JONATHAN.--A Letter to the Shopkeepers, Tradesmen, Farmers and Common People of Ireland, concerning the Brass-Half-Pence coined by onb William Wood, Hard-ware-Man, With a Design to have them pass in this Kingdom. Wherein in Shewn The Power of his Patent, the Value of his Half-Pence, and how far every Person may be obliged to take the same in Payments, and how to behave himself, in case such an Attempt should be made by Wood, or any other Person. (Very proper to be kept in every Family.) By M. B. Drapier. [Dublin] Written in the Year 1724. _8vo, sprinkled calf._
First separate edition.
SWIFT, JONATHAN.--The Hibernian Patriot: Being a Collection of the Drapier's Letters to the People of Ireland, concerning Mr. Wood's Brass Half-Pence. Together with Considerations on the Attempts made to pass that Coin. And Reasons for the People of Ireland's refusing it. To which are added, Poems and Songs relating to the same Subject. . . . Printed at Dublin. London: Reprinted and Sold by A. Moor. . . . M DCC XXX. _8vo, sprinkled calf, gilt top._
SWIFT, JONATHAN.--(I.) Cadenus and Vanessa. a poem. From the Original Copy. Dublin: Printed in the Year, 2726. [1726] (II.) Cadenus and Vanessa. a poem. By Dr. S--t. London, Printed for N. Blandford, at the London-Gazette, Charing-Cross; and sold by J. Peele, at Locke's-Head in Pater-noster-Row. 1726. (Price 6d.) (III.) Cadenus and Vanessa. a poem. London, Printed: And Sold by J. Roberts at the Oxford-Arms in Warwick-Lane, 1726. Price 6d. _8vo, three works in one volume, green levant morocco, Janseniste, gilt edges, by Riviere._
Although "Vanessa" [Hester Vanhomrigh] died in 1723, the present poem did not appear until 1726, when it was published by three different booksellers. The first edition was probably printed in Dublin, the second by W. Blandford, practically a reprint of the first; the third by J. Roberts, which contains some variations from the others, notably the addition on page 35 of the ten lines beginning "But what Success Vanessa met."
Collation: I. Title with floral ornament, A1 (verso blank). Text, A2-D4, in fours. Pages 1-32.
II. Title with floral ornament, A1 (verso blank). Text, A2-D4 (verso blank), in fours.
III. Half-title, A1 (verso blank). Title with ornament, A2 (verso blank). Pages 1-31. Text, A3, numbered 4-E3 (verso blank), in fours. Pages 1-37.
SWIFT, JONATHAN.--Cadenus and Vanessa. 1726. _8vo, blue levant morocco, centre ornaments on the sides, gilt edges, by Riviere._
Another copy of the Roberts edition, larger than the preceding.
Collation: The same as the preceding copy.
SWIFT, JONATHAN.--(I.) Travels into several Remote Nations of the World. In Four Parts. By Lemuel Gulliver, First a Surgeon, and then a Captain of several Ships. Vol. I. London: Printed for Benj. Motte, at the Middle Temple-Gate in Fleet-Street. M DCC XXVI. (II.) Travels into several Remote Nations of the World. By Captain Lemuel Gulliver. Vol. II. Part III. A Voyage to Laputa, Balnibarbi, Glubbdubdribb, Luggnagg, and Japan. Part IV. A Voyage to the Houyhnhnms. London: Printed for Benjamin Motte, at the Middle-Temple-Gate. M DCC XXVI. _8vo, four parts in two volumes, red straight-grain morocco, gilt back and sides, gilt top, uncut edges, by Riviere._
An uncut copy of one of four editions published in 1726. Presumably the first edition, with the misprints "subsidues," instead of "subsidies,"