Phillip Dalziel (8 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Early American edition. i-xii, 13-481, [10] pages. H 20cm x L 13cm. Original cloth but heavily sun faded so as to now have a rather bleached appearance; spine lettering heavily dulled as is gilt stamped crown decorating the front board, boards rubbed with some soiling, slender dark staining along front and rear joints, mild fraying at spine ends, board corners bumped and nicked with top corner of rear board worn. Ownership signatures in pencil on front endpapers; slight binding spilt evident between frontispiece and title page but binding remains fairly firm; mostly mild but occasionally moderate foxing upon interior leaves; a few page corners creased from past fold-downs. Includes fifteen illustrated plates amongst text (plus frontis) all drawn by H.K. Browne and James Godwin and engraved by Hugh Dalziel and George Dalziel. List of Illustrations on page xi cites an illustration at page 346 which actually is at page 340 - otherwise collates as complete. Includes ten page publisher's catalogue at rear. The authors review a number of British aristocrats and society figures including within eighteen chapters titled as follows: "George Villiers - Second Duke of Buckingham;" "Count de Grammont, St. Evremond, and Lord Rochester;" "Beau Fielding;" "Of Certain Clubs and Club-Wits Under Anne;" "William Congreve;" "Beau Nash;" "Philip, Duke of Wharton;" "Lord Hervey;" "Philip Dormer Stanhope, Fourth Earl of Chesterfield;" "The Abbe Scarron;" "Francois, Duc de la Rouchefoucault and the Duc de Saint-Simon;" "Horace Walpole;" "George Selwyn;" "Richard Brinsley Sheridan;" "Beau Brummel;" "Theodore Edward Hook;" "Sydney Smith;" and "George Bubb Dodington, Lord Melcombe." A good copy.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First Edition / First Print. Paperback copy, no dustjacket as issued. 158pp. B/w photographs throughout. Not library copy, no inscriptions, no creasing to spine. (36/6).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First American Edition. Xi, (I), 481 Pp. Brown Pebbled Cloth, Gilt And Stamped In Blind. First American Printing, With 1861 Date On Title Page. Ownership Signature Of Effie A. Brooks (Apparently 1861 Or Soon After). A Classic Account Humanizing Many English And French Celebrities Of The 18Th And 19Th Centuries, According Them That Sympathy Which They Seldom Exhibited Towards Others Beyond Their Social Circle. Light Wear, Foxing To Frontispiece Tissue Guard And To Title Page. Surface Tears And Small Loss To Cloth Around Top And Bottom Of Front Spine Edge, Top And Bottom Of Spine Frayed Down To Page Block, Tips Frayed, Hinges Solid. Plates (illustrator).…

Hard. Condition: Good. Good. Foxed. Illustrated by Charles Altamont Doyle and The Brothers Dalziel. (illustrator).

Paperback in fine condition.

Second edition but first edition in one volume. Unusually still in its original publisher's decorated red cloth gilt. With gilt crest to upper board and decorations and text in gilt to spine. Boards triple-ruled in black. xviii, 580pp. Frontis. + 14 plates - all present. Extemities worn and rubbed, cloth sl. soiled. Occasional foxing to pages, 19th century ownership signature, some gatherings sl. proud. Advertising flyer for another book - Henry Southgate's "Many Thoughts of Many Minds" attached to front paste-down. As this was first published in 1862 it verifies the date of this volume. Contents very sl. shaken o/w VG+. Scarce in original cloth. …

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1851. 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: - English, Pages:- 148, 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. 148 148.…