5. [AINSWORTH (WILLIAM HARRISON).] Poems, by Cheviot Ticheburn; The Maid's Revenge; and A Summer's Evening Tale, with other poems. 8vo, new half calf gilt, gilt top (with the half-titles and last leaf containing printer's device). Lond. 1823 *THE VERY RARE FIRST EDITION OF ONE OF AINSWORTH'S EARLIEST PRODUCTIONS. The work is dedicated To My Friend Charles Lamb, as a slight mark of gratitude for his kindness and admiration of his character, these Poems are inscribed." Ainsworth was but 18 years of age when this work was published. In a letter written to Ainsworth just about the time this work was issued Lamb says in part (after making interesting comments regarding some old books) "I must thank you for your kind invitation. It is not out of prospect that I may see Manchester some day I shall be happy . to see you [in London]. I am always to be found (alas!) at my desk," etc. HARRISON).] 6. [AINSWORTH (WILLIAM Works of Cheviot Tichburn. 8vo, half calf. The [Manchester]: With the types of John Lehigh, 1825 *THE FIRST PRIVATELY PRINTED EDITION PUBLISHED IN THE AUTHOR'S NATIVE TOWN (Manchester). An edition had, however, been printed in 1822 in London. Ainsworth was but 19 years of age when this work was issued (which was in Dec., 1824, though dated on the title 1825). 66 It consists of poems, etc., "Luctus on the Death of Lord Byron," "To Clara," Lines on the Death of Napoleon," etc., etc., all of which show youthful enthusiasm. There are numerous errors in printing, a Notice" on the last leaf reading The Printer's Devil Extraordinary presents his respectful compliments to the Author,-Regrets that a few inaccuracies exist," etc., etc. VERY RARE. PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR, AND WITH THE ORIGINAL WATER-COLOR DRAWING EXECUTED FOR THE FRONTISPIECE BY CRUIKSHANK INSERTED. 7. AINSWORTH (WILLIAM HARRISON). The Miser's Daughter. FIRST EDN. Illusts. by George Cruikshank, WITH THE ORIGINAL WATER-COLOR DRAWING FOR THE FRONT. SIGNED BY CRUIKSHANK INSERTED. PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR TO GILBERT WINTER, ESQ. FINE CLEAN COPY, bound by SANGORSKI in full red polished crushed levant morocco extra, gold tooling and facsimile signature on face, contents lettered on back, gilt tops, enclosed in cloth case. Lond. 1842 * UNIQUE COPY AND IN THE CHOICEST POSSIBLE CONDITION. THE DRAWING IS FINELY EXECUTED AND DIFFERS MATERIALLY FROM THE ETCHED FRONTISPIECE. 8. AINSWORTH (WILLIAM HARRISON). Old St. Paul's, Crichton, Auriol, Rookwood, Lancashire, Witches, Guy Fawkes, Star-Chamber, Jack Sheppard, The Spendthrift, Mervyn Clitheroe, Miser's Daughter, Roscobel, Flitch of Bacon, Tower of London, Ovingdean Grange, ANNOUNCEMENT Season 1908-1909 Since the close of last season The Anderson Auction Company has acquired the premises No. 12 East 46th Street as its permanent office and home. The building has been practically reconstructed and specially fitted up with all known facilities for the efficient operation of this business. To the usual offices, sales and exhibition rooms, receiving and shipping department, etc., there have been added attractive sky-lighted Picture Galleries for the exhibition and sale of Paintings and other high class Art Collections. The opening sale of the season was held on the afternoon and evening of October 19, and one hundred and nine daily sessions have since been announced, with an unusual quantity of uncatalogued material on hand. In the average high quality of the books sold and in the prices received the season has been a record one in the history of American Book Auctions. The sales yet to come will be found not inferior in interest and value. The Company [with its predecessor, Bangs & Co.] has had an uninterrupted business of seventy-five years' duration and has conducted the bulk of all of the important sales of literary property held in America during that period. With an improved organization and larger facilities, the Company invites a continuation of the patronage of its friends, both buyers and sellers, throughout the country, with the assurance that their interests, as heretofore, will be administered with absolute fidelity. Executors and Administrators of Estates having Libraries or Art Collections to sell, Librarians, Publishers and Booksellers are invited to correspond with us. Catalogues will be sent on request. Auction sales of Books and Autographs THE ANDERSON AUCTION COMPANY New York Telephone, 120-38th Street |