Hamilton Anthony Sir Walter Scott (38 results)

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Hardback. No date. 390 pp. ( We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. etc.).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dustjacket. Illustrated By L. Boisson (illustrator). xxxvi + 396 pages, Black and white plates with tissue-guards. No dustjacket. Age-dulled dark red hardback binding with wear to boards' corners and spine-ends. Light water-marking to front board which has lighty bubbled the cloth covering. Ink name and date to blank preliminary pages, page-edges moderately browned and rough-cut as of era o/a pages clean and tidy.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. excellent folio without dust jacket on red cloth faded spine gold crest imbedded on front cover quite rare will despatch 1st class mail.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original indigo cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and gilt crest to the front cover, gilt to the upper edges, aubergine end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 396 printed pages of text with illustrated frontispiece and 11 other tissue-guarded etchings. Rubs to the turned-in spine ends, small tear to the cloth of the upper front gutter and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. MONARCHY.

Leder. Condition: Gut. 22,5 cm ; A new Edition, with sixty-four Portraits, engraved by Edward Scriven. Edited, with Notes, by Sir Walter Scott. Schöne englischsprachige Hardcoverausgabe, roter Ganzledereinband auf fünf Bünden mit reich geprägter Rückenvergoldung, Buchdeckel innen und außen mit Goldfiletten, XXXII, 160 Seiten mit Lesebändchen und Goldkopfschnitt. Einband mäßig berieben und fleckig, Vorsatz und Seitenschnitt mit Stempeln, innen ganz überwiegend sauber. Altersgemäß gutes Exemplar. hwR.-L.-1499.

HC. B&W engravings (illustrator). 408pp good, decorated olive green cloth, teg (hardcover).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 396 pgs. Red cloth, Gold embossing; Gilt top edge; Ragged stock; Binding weak but holding; Fraying at extremities; Owner stamps inside cover, else unmarked. Edited with notes by Sir Walter Scott.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: None issued. Limited Edition. Limited Edition of 500 numbered copies, of which this is #310. Mild damage to lower spine cloth, else a clean, tight copy bound in original full cloth with printed paper label on the spine. Unmarked interior and text with no signs of previous ownership. A well preserved copy with full page illustrations and index. xxxvi, 396pp. This book is over-sized and quite heavy, so it will likely require additional shipping charges on all priority and international orders.

Leather. Condition: Good. None (illustrator). An historical work on the court of Charles the Second. Lacking title page and frontispiece. This work is Bohn's 'Extra Volume' as the publisher doubted 'the propriety of including Count Grammont's Memoirs in his 'standard library''. This is because the work, despite being praised as 'a classic work, the delight of every man and woman of taste', is full of 'curious historical information'. To the leaf on the verso of the half-title, Bohn questions if this work meets up to the standard of other works in his library series which is why it is published as an 'extra volume'. This work was originally claimed by Antoine Hamilton to have been dictated to him by Philibert, Count de Gramont, however it is likely that Hamilton was the true author. Gramont was the protagonist of these memoirs. This particular edition is edited by Sir Walter Scott. This work made Hamilton one of the classical writers of France. In a half vellum binding with cloth covered boards. Externally, rubbed to the joints and t o the extremities. Handling marks and a few small tidemarks to the spine. Vellum has dulled. Prior owner's bookplate to the front pastedown, R B Colvin. First three leaves are loosening. Rear hinge is strained but firm. Final two leaves are loosening to the tail of pages. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are slightly age toned. Scattered spotting to pages. Good. book.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Hardback copy in red cloth boards with gold gilt lettering to spine, gold gilt crest to front board, no dustjacket as issued. 396pp. B/w portrait frontispiece with tissue, 11 b/w etchings throughout with tissue. Gold gilt top page edges, untrimmed page edges. Not library copy, no inscriptions, light fading to front board. (34/6).

Sl. spotted. Orig. brown cloth; sl. rubbed. Armorial booklabel of Henry Lucas and later signature of Alan Scrivener. v.g. See Todd & Bowden 53Aa for the first Scott edition, published in 1811. A scandalous 'memoir' of the Court of Charles II, written by Grammont's brother-in-law.

Hardcover. Blue-purple cloth, gilt letters on spine, gilt decoration on front cover; gilt top edges, 396 pp., 12 BW etchings. Originally published in the early 1700s, these are the memoirs of Philibert, comte de Grammont, a member of a noble French family of Basque origin, who spent much time in the courts of Charles II and Louis XIV. Written by his brother-in-law, Antoine Hamilton. This edition is edited with notes by Sir Walter Scott. "With portrait of the author and eleven other etchings by L. Boisson after original designs by C. Delort." G (Spine and boards have aged to varying colors; head and heel of outer spine are worn, with some missing material at head; pages have only minor edge aging.).

Gray Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Limited and Numbered Edition. 396 pages, limited and numbered edition this one being #40, backstrip paper label stained, as is the backstrip a bit, the pages are toned, but the binding is attractive and solid. Deckled edges to pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Near Fine copy. Red leather/gilt/ marbled cover boards nd spine. Marbled end papers. Gilt page tops. With eleven etchings by C. Delort.

Decorative Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No DJ. Special Edition Lim. 250 Copies. This is a fine copy #89 of the special edition of 250. Dark brown textured cloth binding with art nouveau gold stamping on the cover, t.e.g., untrimmed edges, previous owner's name on the front pastedown. Photos on request.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. C. Delort (illustrator). A limited edition illustrated memoir of the Count de Gramont, written by his brother-in-law, a fascinating historical memoir on the courts of Louis XIV and Charles II. A limited edition work, limited to seven-hundred and eight copies, of which this is numbered one-hundred and seventy-six.The memoir of the life of Philibert de Gramont, a French nobleman. Edited with notes by Walter Scott.In 1662, Gramont was exiled from France for paying attentions to one of the Louis XIV's mistresses. He escape to the new court of Louis' cousin, Charles II, where he found an environment of pleasure, gallantry, and intrigue.A fascinating memoir showing first-hand insight into the courts of two of the most well regarded 'fun' kings of history.Illustrated with a frontispiece, eleven plates, and twenty-two in-text engravings by C. Delort.Collated, complete.Written by Antoine Hamilton, a soldier and author who fled to France during the Interregnum. Hamilton was the brother-in-law of Gramont.From the library of William S and John T Spaulding of Boston, Mass. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally, smart, with light marks to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Label to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Small tidemark to the tail of the last few pages. Very Good. book.

Cloth. Condition: Good. None (illustrator). A limited edition copy of this biographical work exploring the life and times of the French nobleman Philibert, Count de Gramont. Limited edition, number 159 of 780 copies printed for England and America. Written by his brother-in-law Antoine Hamilton. Count de Gramont was the younger half-brother of Antoine III of Gramont and uncle of Catherine Charlotte de Gramont, Princess of Monaco. Illustrated with thirty four etchings on India paper by C Delort. This biography was first published in 1713 after being composed between 1704 and 1710. It has been said that some of the work was written at Gramont's dictation. This work made Hamilton one of the classical writers of France. This edition has been edited with notes by Sir Walter Scott. In original cloth binding with gilt stamping to spine and front board. Externally, generally smart with small areas of bumping to the extremities and to the head and tail of spine. Small patches of slight rubbing to the joints and to the head and tail of spine. Front hinge is slightly strained but firm. Bookplate of one Lily E X Routhe by E M Blake to the front pastedown. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are generally bright with spotting to the first and last few pages with instances of occasional spots throughout. Good. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 8vo. H.M. Caldwell Co. Limited edition, No. 29 of 250 copies. Scattered light pencil markings. Good binding and cover. Hardcover. Brown cloth. Top edge gilt. Embossed gold gilt cover. Ships daily.

Full-Leather. Condition: Very Good. First Thus. Dark brown morocco, elaborately decorated in blind, spine panel with 5 raised bands lettered/decorated in gilt, gilt dentilled edges, text block edged in gilt, silk moire endpapers. No. 11 of the Grand Edition De Luxe, limited to 50 numbered copies. Leather rubbed along joints, with a few minor scuffs. xii,408 pp., illus. w/ 28 engraved plates w/ tissue guards, additional in-text illus. Interior shows mild foxing to early and late leaves, scattered minor foxing through the remainder; foxing on engraved plates ranges light to moderate. Several leaves project a bit along fore-edge, but all are firmly bound in. Size: 4to - over 9" - 12" tall. Book.

Hardcover. First edition thus. London: John C. Nimmo, [printed by Ballantyne, Hanson, and Co., Edinburgh and London], 1889. 4to [28.4 cm]. xxxvii, [1], 396 pages, including half title. Complete with frontispiece portrait and 11 plates. The other etchings alluded to in the title are vignettes appearing as chapter headpieces and tailpieces. Contemporary half dark blue morocco by Bumpus of Oxford Street (London), with raised bands and gilt tooling on spine, single gilt rules on covers, and top edge gilt. Penciled ownership inscription of North Carolina collector, Forster A. Sondley, on the front flyleaf. Tasteful bookplate of Sondley Reference Library and gilt manuscript call number on front pastedown. Ink stamp on front free endpaper, verso of title, and in margin of one other page. Embossed stamp on title page and on each of the plates, placed on the border of the printed area, not affecting the subject matter. Else very good plus. Binding shows some minor wear, but hinges are solid, inside and out. Occasional and light traces of marginal soiling. Two plates have a small, faint spot of marginal damping, in no way affecting images. Still an attractive copy overall. FIRST ENGLISH EDITION WITH THESE ILLUSTRATIONS, reproducing those of the Parisian edition of 1888. Limited edition; this is no. 565 of 780 copies. A handsomely printed edition of this classic narrative of the service of a French nobleman, Philibert, Comte de Grammont (1621-1707), under two kings: Louis XIV of France and Charles II of England. The work, written by the count's brother-in-law, Antoine Hamilton (1646-1720), was first published in 1713. "A masterpiece of style and of witty portraiture. The most entertaining of contemporary memoirs, and in no other book is there a description so vivid, truthful, and graceful of the licentious court of Charles II." --Enc. Britannica, 11th ed.

First edition thus. A magnificent edition. Besides being large paper, it was beautifully printed by Ballantyne in Edinburgh. The engravings in the large-paper copies are proof impressions; images have offset onto facing pages, presumably due to the heavy inking of the proof impressions. Lowndes' Bibliographer's Manual (1859), says of this edition: "This edition has nearly 100 pages of valuable notes and illustrations from the pen of Sir Walter Scott, Bart. LARGE-PAPER, 2 vols., 4to, with proof plates" with two sales records, both over 5 pounds, a considerable sum at the time. This copy is reentering commerce after a long hiatus; we purchased it from a woman who had been given it as a wedding present a half-century before. The set is overall in very good condition, spines are scuffed and lower edges of boards show wear.

Leather. Condition: Near Fine. Various (illustrator). Anthony Hamilton's important memoir of the life of Count Grammont, a striking copy in a Zaehnsdorf binding from the library of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie. In a Zaehnsdorf binding.The memoir of the life of Philibert de Gramont, a French nobleman. Edited with notes by Walter Scott.In 1662, Gramont was exiled from France for paying attentions to one of the Louis XIV's mistresses. He escape to the new court of Louis' cousin, Charles II, where he found an environment of pleasure, gallantry, and intrigue.A fascinating memoir showing first-hand insight into the courts of two of the most well regarded 'fun' kings of history.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and eleven plates.Collated, complete.Written by Antoine Hamilton, a soldier and author who fled to France during the Interregnum. Hamilton was the brother-in-law of Gramont.Edited with notes by Sir Walter Scott.From the library of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie, from her library at Julians Park, Hertfordshire. After being widowed at 25, Audrey married the fabulously wealthy American department store heir, Marshall Field III, later divorcing him and marrying the Honorable Peter Pleydell-Bouverie. In 1940 she bought Julians Park and redesigned the interior. Her library was impressive, with many examples of her own bookbinding.Audrey was an extravagant socialite and renowned beauty, the illegitimate granddaughter of King Edward VII (though she was also rumoured to be his daughter, or the lover of King Edward VIII), featured in the 'Book of Beauty' by Cecil Beaton. She had many high profile friends, such as Winston Churchill, Coco Chanel, Fred Astaire, and Nancy Mitford, a sparkling hostess of the Edwardian period, her hedonistic antics bringing her into the Bright Young Things.Audrey's bookplate to the recto to the front free endpaper, and upside down to the rear paste down. In a half morocco Zaehnsdorf binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, fine. Spine is a little faded. Light spots to the fore edge. Bookplate to the recto to the front free endpaper, and to the rear paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Frontispiece is detaching a little to the tail. Near Fine. book.

"HAMILTON, Anthony [Antoine], Count Hamilton in the French nobility (1644/5?1719) - SCOTT, Sir Walter Memoirs of Count Grammont. Edited, with notes, by Sir Walter Scott. London: John C. Nimmo, 1889 2 volumes. 4to., (11 2/8 x 7 4/8 inches). Half-title in volume one, 1889 title-page printed in red and black, 2 additional title-pages announcing the extra-illustration, 'Printed for the Illustrator, 1900'. 33 illustrations on India paper by L. Boisson after C. Delort; extra-illustrated with 147 engravings 'being portraits of persons, views of places, and other objects of interest mentioned in the text'. Fine red morocco, gilt, by Riviere & Son. Provenance: with the engraved bookplate of William Edward Hollis on the front paste-down of each volume; with the red morocco library label of William Foyle (1885-1963), bookseller, on the front paste-down, his sale, Christie's, 13th July 2000 Limited edition, number 511 of 750 copies on large paper. Hamilton's "decision to write the memoirs of his brother-in-law Philibert, Count de Gramont, was originally taken in 1704, while the two men were at Séméac in Gascogne, two years before Gramont's death in January 1707. The work was planned in three parts, but only the first two were ever published. It is not known if the third part was written, although it is promised in all five extant manuscript copies. The first two parts were circulating in manuscript by May 1712, when the duchesse d'Orléans sent a copy to the dowager electress of Hanover, and they were published anonymously and without authorization the following year allegedly at 'Cologne', though probably really at Rouen. "The first part of the memoirs contains an entertaining account of Gramont's early life in France, but the work's fame largely rests on the second part. This is concerned with Gramont's life at the court of Charles II between 1662 and 1664, and is based on Hamilton's own experiences as well as the recollections of his friend. It provides a detailed and invaluable description both of the Restoration court and of its leading courtiers, concentrating on their various intrigues and love affairs. It ends when 'the Chevalier de Grammont, as the reward of a constancy he had never before known and which he never afterwards practised was at last blessed with the possession' of Hamilton's sister Elizabeth, whom he married and took back with him to France. The book was greeted with considerable critical acclaim on account of its brilliance and vivacity. An English translation was published in London in 1714" (Edward Corp for DNB). From the distinguished library of William Foyle, who "started trading as a bookseller by selling his own school books second-hand as soon as he had no further use for them. In 1903, at the age of eighteen, he opened, with his brother Gilbert (18861971), a bookshop in Islington, north London, moving on shortly to Peckham, south London, and in 1904 to Cecil Court, off Charing Cross Road, in central London, where in many shops and on roadside barrows second-hand books were the chief commodity. Three years later the business moved to Charing Cross Road itself, where, with many extensions, it remained in his lifetime". Foyle latterly made "his home near the town of Maldon, buying in 1945 the twelfth-century Premonstratensian abbey of Beeleigh, situated on the River Chelmer. In this beautiful setting he was able to indulge his passion for collecting rare books, and formed a great library. Among his acquisitions were incunabula from William Caxton, Wynkyn de Worde, and Koberger; Shakespeare folios; and a superb collection of fourteenth- and fifteenth-century illuminated manuscripts" (Christina Foyle, rev. G. R. Davies for DNB).".

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1905 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 448 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 448 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: eng. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1888. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - eng, Vol:- Volume 2, Pages:- 392, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 2 392.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 569 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 569 Language: English.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1908 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 622 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 622 Language: English.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1870 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 558 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 558 Language: English.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1902 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 500 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 500 Language: English.