381. [Herrick, Robert] / John Nott [Bristol] / Barron Field.

Working copy with annotations and inscription by Editor John Nott and also being an “Association Copy” between John Nott and Barron Field of: “Select Poems from the Hesperides, or Works both Human and Divine of Robert Herrick, Esq. with occasional remarks by J.N. [in our copy, Nott has completed his pseudonym himself and reveals the “Nott”, followed by “M.D”]. – Accompanied also with the Head, Autographe and Seal of the Poet [this Frontispiece is missing in our copy].

Bristol, Printed and Published by J.M.Gutch, no year [1810]. Octavo. IV, 253 pages, followed by an interleaved section at the end of the book, being the original, printed Review by Barron Field from “The Quarterly Review” in 1810 in which Barron Field reviews Nott’s publication of Herrick’s Hesperides, which Nott has inscribed Hardcover / Modern half-leather in style of early 19th-century bindings. Very good condition with only minor signs of wear. Inscribed: “Barron Field – from the editor, Dr. Nott of Bristol – Hotwell [Waters]”. This being the original copy which Dr.John Nott sent to Barron Field for Review. With additional annotations and explanations on page 5, where Nott elaborates on 17th century poet Alexander Brome being the inspiration for the idea of Poem VII “No Loathsomeness in Love” and then Nott wrote down part of the poem by Brome in ink: “I vow I am so far from loving none….” (9 lines). Other annotation in ink (Nott) and pencil (possibly Barron Field) throughout the Volume.

382. Conrad, Joseph.

Der Spiegel der See und andere Geschichten. Mit malerischen Impressionen von Hans Peter Jürgens. Herausgegeben von Caroline-M. Wierig.

Hamburg, Koehlers Verlagsgesellschaft, 2003. 22 x 28 cm. 120 Seiten. Hardcover/ Gebundene Ausgabe. Im originalen Schutzumschlag. Sehr guter Zustand mit minimalen Gebrauchsspuren.

383. Burton, Richard F / [edited by Burton, Isabel].

First Footsteps in East Africa, or An Exploration of Harar. Two Volumes Bound as One.

New York, Dover Publications Inc., no year (c.1987). 13.5 cm x 21.5 cm. XXXIV, 485 pages (vol.1, 209 pages / Vol.2, 276 pages). 11 illustrations and 2 maps. Softcover [publisher’s original] with illustrated boards. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear. Very minor foxing to top edges. Interior bright and clean

384. Wyndham, John.

The Seeds of Time.

Middlesex, Penguin Books / Michael Joseph, 1959. 11 cm x 18 cm. 222 pages. Original Softcover. Good condition with signs of external wear. Pages slightly tanned around margins mostly. Some foxing to endpapers. Previous owners name in ink pen inside cover.

385. Wyndham, John.

The Day of the Triffids.

Middlesex, Penguin Books / Michael Joseph, 1958. 11 cm x 18 cm. 272 pages. Original Softcover. Good condition with signs of external wear. Pages tanned. Foxing to initial pages. Bonding along spine inside cover partially detached. Book block intact. Previous owner’s name in ink pen inside cover.

386. Wyndham, John.

The Chrysalids.

Middlesex, Penguin Books / Michael Joseph, 1958. 11cm x 18 cm. 199 pages. Original Softcover. Good+ condition with signs of external wear. Pages tanned. Minor foxing to initial pages. Previous owner’s name in ink pen inside cover.

387. Wyndham, John.

Consider Her Ways and Others.

Middlesex, Penguin Books / Michael Joseph, 1965. 11 cm x 18 cm. 189 pages. Original Softcover. Good+ condition with signs of external wear. Pages slightly tanned but mostly on page margins. Previous owner’s name in ink pen inside cover.

388. Voltaire.

Recht und Politik – Schriften 1 / Republikanische Ideen – Schriften 2. Mit Einem Essay herausgegeben von Günther Mensching.

1. Auglage (Schriften 1 only). Frankfurt am Main, Syndikat, 1978 / 1979. 11.5 cm x 17 cm. Schriften 1: 351 pages / Schriften 2: 343 pages. Original Softcovers with blue and red painted top edge respectively. Both volumes are in very good+ condition with only minor signs of external wear. Internal pages are clean and bright. [Bibliothek der europäischen Auflärung]

389. The Canon Law Society of Great Britain and Ireland.

The Code of Canon Law in English translation.

London, Collins Liturgical Publications, 1983. 13 cm x 21 cm. XV, 319 pages. Original softcover. One corner of the bookblock with browning. Otherwise in very good condition with only very minor signs of external wear.

390. Stark, Suzanne J.

Female Tars – Women Aboard Ship in the Age of Sail.

London, Pimlico, 1998. 13.5 cm x 21.5 cm. IX, 205 pages. Several black and white illustrations throughout. Original Softcover. Very good+ condition with only minor signs of external wear. Previous owner’s name in ink pen on endpaper.