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163. CRUIKSHANK (GEORGE). Steel Engraving "The Worship of Bacchus.'' Large folio plate containing many groups. Published in London in 1864. Repaired in folds. With "A Key" explaining the subject.

Proof after letters, with "George Cruikshank'' in pencil on the margin.

164. Another copy of the same, without date. Repaired.

165. CRUIKSHANK (GEORGE). A Comic Alphabet. Designed, etched, and published by George Cruikshank. 23 Myddelton Terrace, Pentonville, n.d. Twenty-four subjects in color, on one sheet. Accompanying the plate is the fawn-colored wrapper, with portrait of Tilt.

166. [CRUIKSHANK (GEORGE).] A Few Notes Upon Some Rare Cruikshankiana. By Albert M. Cohn. Illustrated. 4to, paper covers.

London, 1915 One of 250 copies. This is in the nature of a supplement to Cohn's Bibliography and contains the result of discoveries made after the publication of the larger work.

167. DE LANCEY (OLIVER). Royalist General in Revolution. A. L. S., 1 p. folio. Jamaica, Sept. 11, 1776. "A True Copy."

"I am ordered by his Excellency General How to write to you to order all the fat Cattle and Sheep in Suffolk County to be immediately drove down to Jamaica," etc.

168. DELAPLAINE'S REPOSITORY of the Lives and Portraits of Distinguished American Characters. Engraved title, frontispiece, and portraits. 4to, original boards, uncut (back worn). Philadelphia, 1815 Contains portraits of Columbus, by Maverick; Vespuccius; Alexander Hamilton, by Leney; Washington, by Leney, and others. This is the First part of this work.

169. DELAWARE. Vincent (Francis). A History of the State of Delaware, From its first Settlement until the Present Time. With a description of its Geography and Geology. 8vo, original 15 paper parts, as issued. [All published.]

Philadelphia, 1870

A standard history of the State, scarce in the original parts, as new, uncut and unopened.

170. De PUY (HENRY F.). A Bibliography of the English Colonial Treaties with the American Indians, including a Synopsis of each Treaty. With a facsimile of each Treaty. 8vo, buckram, gilt top, uncut.

New York: Printed for the Lenox Club, 1917 One of 125 copies, printed on heavy paper.

171. [DICKENS (CHARLES).] The Tuggs's at Ramsgate, by "Boz." Together with Other Tales, by Distinguished Writers. 12mo, boards, cloth back, paper label (name on title).

A VERY SCARCE Dickens item.

Phila., 1837

172. DICKENS (CHARLES). Circular in Regard to a Benefit Performance at Drury Lane Theatre, etc., composed by Dickens. 1 page, 4to, July 26, 1843. EXTREMELY RARE. This was in aid of Mr. Elton, who perished in the wreck of the Pegasus.

The present copy contains on the inside page an A. L. S. from Thomas Landseer To Mr. Manley, asking his response for this Benefit. 173. DICKENS (CHARLES). The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit. Illustrations by "Phiz." 39 original parts, with duplicates, as follows: Parts 1 (4), 2 (3), 3 (2), 4 (2), 5 (2), 6, 7 (2), 8 (3), 9 (2), 10 (3), 11 (2), 12, 13 (2), 14 (2), 15, 16 (2), 17 (2), 18 (2), 19-20. 8vo, original wrappers to most of the parts, uncut (some of the parts are incomplete). London: Chapman and Hall, 1843-44

174. DICKENS (CHARLES). The Entirely New and Original Drama in Three Parts, Entitled, "The Cricket on the Hearth," " "A Fairy Tale of Home,'' etc., etc. As performed at the Theatre Royal Lyceum. 12mo, paper London, 1845

covers.

EXTREMELY RARE. Published the year before the appearance of the first edition of "The Cricket on the Hearth."'

175. DICKENS (CHARLES). The Cricket on the Hearth. A Fairy Tale of Home. 8vo, original paper covers, uncut.

New York: Harper & Brothers, 1846 THE FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, uncut, as issued, with a 16-page catalogue of Harper's publications in the back and advertisements on the back cover.

176. DICKENS (CHARLES). Dombey and Son. Illustrations by H. K. Browne. In the original parts as follows: Parts 1, 2, 4-7, 9-18. 8vo, original wrappers (3 missing), uncut. London: Bradbury and Evans, 1846-48

FIRST EDITION.

177. DICKENS (CHARLES). David Copperfield. Illustrations by H. K. Browne. 22 Original Parts, with duplicates, as follows: 3 (2), 4, 5 (2), 6, 7 (2), 8 (2), 9-12 (2), 13-16 (2), 17-18. 8vo, mainly with original wrappers, uncut.

FIRST EDITION.

London: Bradbury and Evans, 1849-50

178. DICKENS (CHARLES). Bleak House. With illustrations by H. K. Browne. 8vo, in the original 20 parts with the green wrappers, as issued, enclosed in a half morocco slip case. London, 1852-53 FIRST EDITION. Some backs neatly repaired, otherwise good copy with all the wrappers and advertisements.

179. DICKENS (CHARLES). Speech of Charles Dickens, Esq., delivered at the Meeting of the Administrative Reform Association at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, Wednesday, June 27, 1855. 8vo, sewn.

FIRST EDITION. VERY SCARCE.

London: Effingham Wilson, 1855

180. DICKENS (CHARLES). Our Mutual Friend. With illustrations by Marcus Stone. 8vo, in the original 20 parts, with the wrappers as issued. London, 1864-65

FIRST EDITION. Some backs neatly repaired, otherwise good copy with all the wrappers and advertisements.

181. DICKENS (CHARLES). Dinner to Charles Dickens, Freemasons' Tavern, Saturday, November 2nd, 1867. Glees and Madrigals. 4to, sewn. [London, 1867]

VERY SCARCE. Contains a list of the Dinner Committee and Stewards, the words of the songs, and the musical programme played by the Grenadier Guard's Band.

182. DICKENS (CHARLES). The Charles Dickens' Dinner. An Authentic Record of the Public Banquet given to Mr. Charles Dickens, at the Freemasons' Hall, London, on Saturday, November 2, 1867, prior to his Departure for the United States. With a Report of the Speeches. 8vo, sewn. London, 1867

FIRST EDITION. Very scarce.

183. DICKENS (CHARLES). Hunted Down: A Story. With some Account of Thomas Griffiths Wainewright, the Poisoner. 12mo, original wrappers. (Back worn) in cloth case.

FIRST EDITION.

[London, 1870]

184. DICKENS (CHARLES). Catalogue of the Beautiful Collection of Modern Pictures, Water-Colour Drawings and Objects of Art, of Charles Dickens, deceased, which will be sold by Auction, by Messrs. Christie, Manson & Woods .. on Saturday, July 9, 1870. 8vo, sewn. [London, 1870]

With the prices realized and the buyer's names.

WITH AUTOGRAPH LETTERS OF DICKENS AND FORSTER

185. DICKENS (CHARLES). The Life of Charles Dickens. 3 vols., 8vo, original cloth, uncut. London, 1872-74 Volume 3 has an A. L. S. of John Forster and also two interesting A. L. S. of Charles Dickens inserted, all of these letters are addressed to Mr. Charles Manby, a former owner of the book, and great friend of the novelist.

186. DICKENS (CHARLES). The Battle of Life, 1846; The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain, 1848; Child-Pictures from Dickens, 1868. Illustrations. 3 vols., 16mo and 12mo, cloth. London and Boston, v.d.

FIRST EDITIONS.

187. DICKENS (CHARLES). Speech of Charles Dickens, delivered at Gore House, Kensington, May 10, 1851. Square 8vo, original wrappers.

Boston, 1909

One of a small number printed for Members of the Bibliophile Society.

DRAWINGS TO ILLUSTRATE DICKENS

188. [DICKENS (CHARLES).] Nicholas Nickleby.

Twelve Character Studies, illustrating Drawn in Indian-red by "Kyd." With title and Contents. 14 pieces, 12 mo. February, 1890

189. [DICKENS (CHARLES).] Twenty-four Original Character Studies, illustrating Pickwick Papers. Drawn in Indian-red by "Kyd." With title and Contents. 26 pieces, 12mo. February, 1890

190. [DICKENS (CHARLES).] Twelve Character Studies, illustrating David Copperfield. Drawn in Indian-red by "Kyd." With title and Contents. 14 pieces, 12mo.

March, 1890 191. [DICKENS (CHARLES).] Twelve Character Sketches, illustrating Barnaby Rudge. Drawn in Indian-red by "Kyd." With title and Contents. 14 pieces, 12mo.

March, 1890

192. [DICKENS (CHARLES).] Twelve Original Character Studies, illustrating Dombey and Son. Drawn in Indian-red by "Kyd." With title and Contents. 14 pieces, 12 mo. June, 1890 193. [DICKENS (CHARLES).] Phiz and Dickens as they appeared to Edgar Browne. With original illustrations by Hablot K. Browne. 4to, cloth, gilt top, uncut. London, 1913

Large paper copy, limited to 175 copies, signed by Edgar Browne. 194. DOBSON (AUSTIN). Poems on the War. Small 4to, original wrappers. [London], n.d. One of 20 copies privately printed.

195. DRAKE (JOSEPH RODMAN). The Culprit Fay and other Poems. Engraved title and portrait. Tall 8vo, original cloth, uncut.

New York, 1835

FIRST EDITION, with both the engraved and printed titles. The present is the Fitz-Greene Halleck-Chamberlain copy, with many interesting Manuscript corrections in Halleck's hand. Laid down on the inside front cover, is an autograph of James Grant Wilson, with note. the Chamberlain bookplate.

With

196. DRAMA. The New Magdalen. A Dramatic Story in a Prologue and Three Acts. By Wilkie Collins. 12mo, original wrappers.

London: Published for the Author, 1873 Printed on one side only. This play was represented for the first time in London at the Olympic Theatre, May 19, 1873.

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198. DRAYTON (MICHAEL). Poly-Olbion. Engraved title, portrait of Prince Henry, and folding map to each Song. Folio, old half sheep (one cover loose, two leaves damaged, and lacks A4). London, 1613

FIRST EDITION, with both printed and engraved titles; the leaf “Vpon the Frontispiece"; and the "Table."

199. DUFFETT (THOMAS). The Spanish Rogue. As it was acted by his Majesties Servants. Small 4to, red levant morocco, gilt edges (title faded).

London, Printed for William Cademan at the Pope's Head in the Lower Walk in the New Exchange in the Strand. M. DC. LXXIV. FIRST EDITION. Dedicated to Nell Gwyn. The Hoe copy with bookplate.

200. DUNBAR (PAUL). Oak and Ivy. 12mo, cloth.

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Dayton, Ohio, 1893

202. DUNLAP (WILLIAM). A History of the Rise and Progress of the Arts of Design in the United States. A new edition, illustrated. Edited, with additions, by Frank W. Bayley and Charles E. Goodspeed. 3 vols.. 8vo, cloth, gilt tops, uncut. Boston, 1918

203. DURAND (RALPH). Oxford, its Buildings and Gardens. With 32 drawings in colors by William A. Wildman. 4to, cloth, gilt top, uncut.

London, 1909

204. EARLY PRESS IN PENNSYLVANIA. The Issues of the Press of Pennsylvania. 1685-1784. By Charles R. Hildeburn. 2 vols. Royal 8vo, cloth, gilt tops, uncut. Philadelphia, 1885-1886

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206. EDEN (RICHARD). The Decades of the newe worlde or west Conteyning the navigations and conquestes of the Spanyardes, etc. Small 4to, unbound (imperfect copy, wanting title and several leaves).

Londini: In aedibus Guilhelmi Powell, 1555

The earliest collection of voyages in the English language.

207. EDEN (RICHARD). The History of Trauayle in the West and East Indies, and other countreys lying eyther way, towardes the frutefull and rych Meluccaes, etc. Small 4to, old calf (imperfect copy, wanting title and a number of leaves). Imprinted at London, by Richarde Jugge, 1577 Besides four Decades of Peter Martyr, and an abridgement of his 5, 6, 7, and 8 Decades, this work contains Oviedo's "West Indies.''

208. EDWARDS (JONATHAN). The Life and Character of Jonathan Edwards. . . . Together with a Number of his Sermons on various important Subjects. 12mo, original sheep. Boston, 1765

Scarce. Has the three title-pages.

209. ELSMERE (THOMAS, LORD). The Priviledges and Prerogatives of the High Court of Chancery. Small 4to, sewn. London, 1641

FIRST EDITION.

210. EMBLEMS. Boissard (Jean Jacques). Iani Boissardi Vesuntini Emblematum liber. Emblemes Latins de I. I. Boissard, avec l'interpretation francoise du I. Pierre Ioly Mestin. Fine copper plate engravings. Small 4to, calf, sides taken from an old binding covered with fleur-de-lis, red edges., Metis. Execudebat Abrahamus Faber, 1588 Interleaved throughout, and used as a "Liber Amicorum" or Autograph Album, with inscriptions in Latin, French and German. inscriptions are mostly dated 1590 to 1594. Several have colored drawings of coats of arms.

These

211. EMBLEMS. Emblemata. Emblems Chrestienes et Morales. By Zacharias Heyns. Engraved title and numerous copperplate engravings (no portrait). 4to, original vellum. Rotterdam, 1625 Bound in, by the same author, are: "Sinne-Spel van de Dryhoffdevchden Onder het spreec-wort"; "Emblemata Moralia"; Devchdenschole ofte Spieghel der jonghe-dochteren.'' Each with separate title and pagination.

212. EMERSON (R. W.). Nature, 1849; May-Day and other Pieces, 1867; Correspondence between John Sterling and Emerson, 1897. 3 vols., 12mo,

cloth.

LAST TWO FIRST EDITIONS.

v.p., v.d.

213. ERASMUS (DESIDERIUS). Adagiorum Chiliades quatuor cum sesquicenturia, Des. Erasmi Roterodami Henrici Stephani Animadversiones in Erasmicas quorundam adagiorum expositiones. Folio, old calf.

Oliva Roberti Stephani.

M.D.LVIII

The THIRD EDITION and much more complete than the two preceding

ones.

214. EVELYN AND PEPYS. Extracts from the Diaries of John Evelyn and Samuel Pepys relating to Engravings. With Notes by Howard C. Levis. Illustrated with numerous facsimiles of rare title-pages and frontispieces, coatsof-arms, etc. Small 4to, boards, cloth back, uncut. London, 1915

One of 250 copies.

215. FARNHAM (ELIZA W.). California, In Doors and Out. 12mo, cloth. New York, 1856

FIRST EDITION. Scarce.

216. FIELDING (HENRY). The Coffee House Politician; or, The Justice Caught in his own Trap. A Comedy. As it is Acted at the Theatre Royal in Lincoln's Inn-Fields. 8vo, half morocco.

FIRST EDITION.

London: Printed for J. Watts, 1730 Very Scarce The running title is "Rape upon Rape," which is rather indicative of the humour of the comedy.

217. FIELDING (HENRY). The Universal Gallant; or, the Different Husbands. A Comedy. As it is Acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane. By His Majesty's Servants. 8vo, half calf.

FIRST EDITION. Scarce.

London: Printed for John Watts, 1735

218. FIELDING (HENRY). Pasquin. A Dramatick Satire on the Times; Being the Rehearsal of Two Plays, viz., A Comedy call'd The Election; and a Tragedy call'd The Life and Death of Common-Sense. As it is Acted at the Theatre in the Hay-Market. 8vo, cloth, UNCUT.

219.

London, Printed for J. Watts, 1736 Fine copy of the first edition. The last three pages are filled with advertisements of books published by J. Osborne.

Another copy of the same 8vo, full green morocco.
Very fine copy of the FIRST EDITION.

London, 1736

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