1381. [Corker, Ruth / Falkiner, Ruth (1693 – 1760) of St Stephen’s Green, Dublin] – Watts, Isaac.

Armorial Binding from the library of Ruth Corker with manuscript entries regarding the History of family-relations and marriage of Ruth Corker (born Falkiner) of St.Stephen’s Green in Dublin during the years 1693 – 1760. The armorial binding is containing the rare fifth edition of the important Prayer – Guide by english Theologian, Hymn-writer and Logician, Isaac Watts: “A Guide to Prayer : Or A Free and Rational Account of the Gift, Grace and Spirit of Prayer; With plain Directions how every Christian may attain them”.

The Fifth Edition. London, Printed for Emanuel Matthews, 1730. Small Octavo. [5], 156, [1] pages. Hardcover / Original, early 18th century full-leather with armorial embossing to both boards. New spine-label. Ruth Corker’s Library-stamp verso the titlepage. This used to be Ruth Corker’s mother’s book prior to her own and the name Mary Falkiner is written in ink on top of the Preface-page. Manuscript entry “Ruth Corker Her Book 1731” on halftitle with several entries informing on marriages and relationships within the Falkiner and Corker and Robinson – family added obviousy by a later relative (Ruth Robinson, who was married to Robert Robinson). Excellent condition with only minor signs of wear.

1382. Corkery, Daniel.

The Philosophy of the Gaelic League.

First Edition. [Ireland], Conradh na Gaeilge Ath Cliath, [c.1943]. Small Octavo. 14 pages. Original Softcover. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear. Small stain to cover. Rare pamphlet !

1383. Corkery, Simon.

Step by Step – The Golden Years of an Irish Emigrant.

Ifracombe, Stockwell, 1991. 22 cm. 170 pages. Softcover. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear. Inscribed and signed by Corkery. Including a related newspaper-clipping with Corkery’s obituary.

1384. Cormack, Dr. David.

Team Spirit: People Working With People.

Eastbourne, MARC, 1987. 13 cm x 21.5 cm. 222 pages. Original softcover. Excellent condition with only very minor signs of external wear.

1385. Cornelius, P.

Das Oldenburger Wesermarschrind. Herausgegeben vom Oldenburger Wesermarsch-Herdbuchverein. Mit 2 Karten, 1 farbigen und 6 schwarzen Tafeln und 68 Abbildungen im Text.

Hannover, M. & H. Schaper, 1908. 8°. VIII, 140 Seiten und Tafeln / Karten im Anhang. Hardcover / Dekorativer, illustrierter Jugendstilband / Art Noueau Binding. Traumhaft erhaltene Monographie in wunderschöner Jugendstilbindung. Nahezu keine Gebrauchsspuren. Äußerst selten in dieser Erhaltung. [Monographien landwirtschaftlicher Nutztiere – Band VI].

1386. Cornford, F.M.

From Religion to Philosophy – A Study in the Origins of Western Speculation.

New York / Evanston, Harper & Row, 1957. 13.5 cm x 20 cm. X, 275 pages. Original Softcover. Poor condition with obvious signs of external wear. Several annotations in pencil throughout book. from the library of philosopher Graham Parkes with his name on endpaper, dated Berkeley, 1977.

1387. Corngold, Stanley.

Complex Pleasure. Forms of Feeling in German Literature.

Stanford, Stanford University Press, 1998. 8°. XVIII, 243 pages. Original Softcover. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear. From the library of philosopher Graham Parkes.

1388. Cornish, Sam.

Sometimes. Ten Poems.

First Edition. Cambridge, Pym-Randall Press, 1973. 13 x 21,5 cm. Unpaginated. Approximately 20 pages. Original Softcover. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear. Numbered and signed by the author. Number 24 in a limited edition of 200, only 50 of which are signed and numbered.

1389. Corradi, Consuelo.

Metodo biografico come metodo ermeneutico Una rilettura de ‘Il contadino polacco’. [Signed / Inscribed]

Milan, Franco Angeli Libri, 1988. 14 x 22 cm. 272 pages. Original softcover in protective Mylar. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear. Signed and inscribed by Consuelo Corradi on the endpaper.

1390. Corti, Maria.

Metodi e fantasmi.

First Edition. Milan, Feltrinelli Editore, 1969. 14.5 x 22.5 cm. 382 pages. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket in protective Mylar. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear. [Critica e filologia – Studi e Manuali – 4].