Preface Austin Dobson (25 results)
Published by Kegan Paul, Trench & Co., London, 1883
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Covers have slight wear to the lower spine end and to the corners. Spine is slightly faded. Front endpapers are slightly foxed.
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Language: English
Published by William Heinemann, London, 1904
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- First Edition
Seller: Dorley House Books, Inc., Hagerstown, MD, U.S.A.Dorley House Books, Inc.
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st. 1st printing; olive green w/gilt spinetitles; lite wear at extremities; owner's plate; 328 clean, unmarked pages/index/bibliography. portrait frontispiece, b/w plates, 1 Fold-out Illus (illustrator).
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Language: English
Published by Macmillan Publishing, 1891
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Seller: Sapphire Books, Peterborough, CAMBS, United KingdomSapphire Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. Published In 1891 : 2nd. Edition : Macmillan Publishing : This Copy Is Still With Us After 135 Years : No D / J Supplied With This Edition : Gilt Edge Leaves & Still Very Clean : The Front Cover Has Gilt Embellished Scroll Text : There Is A Small Amount Of Face Rubbing : Otherw…ise Still A Fine Old Copy : Amazingly , It's Still Reasonably Crisp & Tight , With No Inscriptions : Good Solid Binding With Bright Clear Text & Illustrations : Overall , A Very Nice Old Book .
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Published by Thomas Y. Crowell & Co., 1902
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Seller: Chaparral Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.Chaparral Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No dustjacket as issued. Half sienna-brown leather with tan cloth sides. Embossed designs and gilt lettering on the spine. The binding is tight, top corners slightly bumped and rubbed. Light handling on the boards and spine. Text and images unmarked. Top edge gilt. Marbled endpapers. The date Jul…y 27 1906 1907 (with a strike through 1906) written on the first flyleaf. 16mo. 280pp.
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Published by Thomas Y. Crowell & Co.
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Seller: ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.ThriftBooksVintage
Contact seller5-star sellerLeather Bound. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Dust jacket missing. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
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Published by Macmillan and Co, London, 1891
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Seller: Frey Fine Books, Rougemont, NC, U.S.A.Frey Fine Books
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Add to basketCloth. Condition: Very Good. 2nd edition. 2nd edition, stated. A Very Good copy. 12mo., xxxiv, 305 pp., illustrated with b&w drawings and frontispiece. Bound in the publisher's green, decorated cloth, with title and elaborate floral pattern in gilt. End papers coated a dark green. All edges gilt. Small loss at the spine's crown,… not effecting title or design. Spine lettering a bit dulled. Front and rear hinges starting, with some webbing showing.Book plate of Norman Armour on the front paste down. Scattered light foxing. Previous owner's name and 1898 date on the front end paper. Still, Very Good.
THE VICAR OF WAKEFIELD
Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774 [author]; Dobson, Austin [preface]; Thomson, Hugh, 1860-1920 [illustrator]
Published by Macmillan & Co, London, 1890
- Hardcover
Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, U.S.A.Second Story Books, ABAA
Contact seller4-star sellerHardcover. Octavo, xxxiv, 305 pages. In Fair condition. Spine is green with gold print. Boards in green cloth with gilt illustration. Fraying to spine caps and corners, cocked spine. Text block has gilt edges, penciled name on front endpapers, cracked front hinge, spine break at page 208, foxing to endpapers, light foxing within…. Illustrated: b&w frontispiece and text illustrations (drawings). NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column R. 1396323. FP New Rockville Stock.
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The Vicar of Wakefield
Goldsmith, Oliver [1730-1774] Preface by Austin Dobson [Illustrations by Hugh Thomson 1860-1920]
Published by Published by Macmillan & Co., London . London 1890., 1890
- Hardcover
Seller: Little Stour Books PBFA Member, Canterbury, United KingdomLittle Stour Books PBFA Member
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Add to basketHard back binding in publisher's original deep dark green cloth covers, worn paper title and author lettering label to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains [xxxvi] 305 [vi] printed pages of text with 182 monochrome illustrations throughout. Ink ownership markings to the front free end paper, one four centre page section loose an…d sewn-in, small chips across the spine ends. Member of the P.B.F.A. ENGLISH LITERATURE.
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Published by MACMILLAN AND CO, LONDON, 1950
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Seller: Princeton Antiques Bookshop / Ruffolo Enterprises, Atlantic City, NJ, U.S.A.Princeton Antiques Bookshop / Ruffolo Enterprises
Contact seller4-star sellerHARD BACK RED. Condition: GOOD. Black and white illustrations. General wear and rubbed cover. Tight binding. No bookplate. No markings. Gold gilt on spine. Faded spine. DATE PUBLISHED: 1950 EDITION: 352. CHARLES E. BROCK (illustrator).
Published by Macmillan & Co., London / New York, 1915
- Hardcover
Seller: Sanctuary Books, A.B.A.A., New York, NY, U.S.A.Sanctuary Books, A.B.A.A.
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Binding by Root and Son. Full navy morocco, ornate gilt-stamped border on boards, gilt-stamped lettering and ornament in spine compartments (5 raised bands), inside gilt dentelles, a.e.g.; 8vo; pp. xxxiv, [2], 305, with numerous illustrations in text. A few tiny scuff marks at spine tips, along j…oints and edges of boards; some light scratching on upper board. Prelims and terminals a little foxed, otherwise internally bright and clean. A nice, bright copy, in a lovely binding.
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Published by Macmillan, London&NY, 1894
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- First Edition
Seller: Franz Schmadl, Zug, SwitzerlandFranz Schmadl
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. CORIDON'S SONG AND OTHER VERSES FROM VARIOUS SOURCES. With Illustrations [and binding] by Hugh Thomson, and an Introduction by Austin Dobson an assigned copy, dated and written in ink:Lilian Maude Clemence from L.G.L.(?)Nov.2nd.1894 Description: Macmillan, London & NY, 1894. Original… Cloth. Book Condition: Fine. First edition thus. pp: xxxi, 163; 76 illustrations. Bound in green cloth, with gilt cover scene of a man fishing and a spine vignette of a woman in flowing dress, all edges gilt. 7.25" x 4.75" Binding designed by Hugh Thomson. Victorian online Web comments: "A typically rustic scene, repeating a black and white illustration." Thomson's talent to arrange floral designs into flowing patterns is nicely and elegantly displayed here." [Coridon's Song is from Walton's "Compleat Angler."]. Hugh Thomson (illustrator).
Published by Macmillan and Co, London, 1905
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Bauer Rare Books, San Diego, CA, U.S.A.Bauer Rare Books
Contact seller5-star sellerFirst edition. 8vo. Five of Six Volumes. Vol. II: [xiv], 500 pp. Frontis. 11 illustrations. / Vol. III: [xiv], 520 pp. Frontis. 10 illustrations. / Vol IV: [xii], 510 pp. Frontis. 10 illustrations. / Vol. V: [xii], 524 pp. Frontis. 13 illustrations. / Vol. VI: [xxvii], 502 pp. Frontis. 14 illustrations. Leather bindings, gilt le…ttered, decorative spines & tooling, raised bands, t.e.g., marbled endpapers, very good condition. (96894).
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THE VICAR OF WAKEFIELD
OLIVER GOLDSMITH, WITH A PREFACE BY AUSTIN DOBSON AND ILLUSTRATIONS BY HUGH THOMSON
Published by MACMILLAN AND CO LIMITED, LONDON & NEW YORK, 1894
- Hardcover
Seller: Bishops Green Books, Newbury, BERKS, United KingdomBishops Green Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. Beautifully bound, in green cloth, with gilt decoration and titles on both front board and spine. This wonderful book is in good condition, normal wear, marks and tear apply consistent with use and age. Top corner slightly bumped and worn, gorgeous gilt edging to all papers. 30…5 pages, plus additional advertising and publishers self promotional pages, all intact and all text, and stunning illustrations by Hugh Thomson are in good, clean, readable order. First edition published in 1890, this specific book is a reprinted second edition published in 1894. Preface by Austin Dobson, with a dedicated page to Austin Dobson with the printed inscription as follows "as a slight acknowledgement of many kindnesses these illustrations are cordially inscribed" by Hugh Thomson. I'm actually not sure if this inscription is a pen and ink signature or a facsimile signature. However is a nice appreciation from the illustrator. A beautiful wee book that is worth preserving for future generations.
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AMONG MY BOOKS Papers on Literary Subjects by the following Writers
Augustine Birrell; Andrew Lang; Ian MacLaren; J P Mahaffy; Austin Dobson; Leslie Stephen; 'A'; Edmund Gosse; Goldwin Smith; Herbert Paul; Earl of Crewe; John Oliver Hobbes; Vernon Lee; Stanley Lane-Poole; Arthur Machen; Hon Lionel A Tollemache; George W Smalley; DH Madden; Percy Fitzgerald. Preface by HD Traill
Published by Elliot Stock, London, 1898
- Hardcover
Seller: Dodman Books, Morston, United KingdomDodman Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. ND, 1898 (WorldCat). Excellent and entertaining selection of essays collected from the pages of 'Literature' magazine. Stock lightly toned but otherwise in VG order throughout. Green cloth boards with bevelled edges and gilt titling to front and spine. This faded, boards only lightly m…arked and thus a nice copy of a scarce book. 8vo. 158pp.
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Published by Elliot Stock, London
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- First Edition
Seller: Humford Mill Books, Morpeth, NORTH, United KingdomHumford Mill Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Green cloth boards with gilt titles. Published by Elliot Stock. No date. UK 1st edition. No dust wrapper. Uncut page edges. The book is in very good condition, with a darkened spine with wear to the top and base. There are some marks to both covers. Internally the pages ar…e clean and free from any marks or foxing, with some discoloration to the inside cover page. A selection of essays taken from the 'Literature' magazine. Humfordmillbooks welcomes direct contact with our customers.
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Published by London: William Heinemann ; New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1824
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Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.MW Books
Contact seller5-star sellerDeluxe Edition. Fine copy bound in the full vellum with the top edge in gilt and decorated gilt to the board and spine. Remains well preserved overall; bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Author letter inserted. Provenance; from the library of Laurence with the owner's armorial bookplate and inscription. Physical description; 328…pages. Subjects; Bath. Life in Bath - 18th century. Letters from Bath - 18th century. 3 Kg.
Diary & Letters of Madame D'Arblay; As Edited by Her Niece Charlotte Barrett
Barrett (Charlotte -ed) and Austin Dobson (preface and notes)
Published by MacMillan, London, 1905
- Hardcover
Seller: The Petersfield Bookshop, ABA, ILAB, Petersfield, Hampshire, United KingdomThe Petersfield Bookshop, ABA, ILAB
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. All six volumes in nice straightforward condition. Spines uniformly faded. Size: Octavo. 6-volume set (complete). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Inventory No: 73890. For further information on this title or for further photographs, please… click on the "Ask Seller a Question" button directly underneath this listing. We aim to reply within three working days. Buyers from OUTSIDE of the UK are strongly recommended to make contact, to ask for an accurate shipping cost, BEFORE buying.
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Published by Macmillan & Co, London, 1915
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Seller: The First Edition Rare Books, LLC, Cincinnati, OH, U.S.A.The First Edition Rare Books, LLC
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Add to basketFull leather. Condition: Very good. Later Impression. Small octavo, xxxiv, [2], 305pp. Full red calf, double gilt-ruled border on covers with florets at corners, title stamped in gilt on front cover. Title in gilt over black morocco spine label, five raised bands with gilt embellishments. All edges gilt. Marbled endpapers, decor…ative gilt turn-ins. Solid text block, slight bow to front cover. Sunning and wear to spine and front joint. A bright example with numerous illustrations throughout. Oliver Goldsmith's The Vicar of Wakefield, with a preface by Austin Dobson and illustrated by Hugh Thomson. Finely bound by Sangorski and Sutcliffe of London. (illustrator).
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Published by London: William Heinemann ; New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1824
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Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, IrelandMW Books Ltd.
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Add to basketDeluxe Edition. Fine copy bound in the full vellum with the top edge in gilt and decorated gilt to the board and spine. Remains well preserved overall; bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Author letter inserted. Provenance; from the library of Laurence with the owner's armorial bookplate and inscription. Physical description; 328…pages. Subjects; Bath. Life in Bath - 18th century. Letters from Bath - 18th century. 1 Kg.
The Complete Collection of Pictures and Songs by Randolph Caldecott (Large Paper Edition)
Randolph Caldecott, (Printer) Edmund Evans, (Preface) Austin Dobson
Published by George Routledge and Sons, London, 1887
- Hardcover
- Signed
Seller: Strand Book Store, ABAA, New York, NY, U.S.A.Strand Book Store, ABAA
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Oversized Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket, as issued. 4to. Ltd. SIGNED edition 47/800. SIGNED by printer. t.e.g. Deckled edges. Edgewear with bumping to spine ends and forecorners. Fraying to spine ends. Chip to upper spine end. Scraping to forecorners. Rubbing and slight soiling to cloth bindin…g. Fading to binding, fading to rear cover is more prominent. Abrasion to top edge near joint. Rubbing and staining to spine. Slight loosening to spine. Foxing to leaves. Overopening to lower front hinge underneath pasted downs. Slight overopening to lower hinges thoughout first few leaves. Hinge at pg. 497 is slightly tender. VG.
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The Complete Collection of Pictures & Songs by Ralph Caldecott
Ralph Caldecott | Austin Dobson (With a Preface by) | Edmund Evans (Engraved and Printed by)
Published by George Routledge and Sons, London, 1887
- Hardcover
Seller: North Books: Used & Rare, Manchester, NH, U.S.A.North Books: Used & Rare
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. First Edition: Limited to 800 numbered copies of which this is No. 371. Folio: 11.75 x 15.5in. 500pp. Bound in recent quarter cloth over marbled boards. Spine with leather title label in gilt. Profusely illustrated with color and black and white illustrations. VERY GOOD. Shows the slightest hint of shelf rubbing of th…e extremities, occasional light oxidative stress of the text-block mostly confined to the margins, light handling of the margins, otherwise the binding is strong and tight, the text is clean and unmarked, and the boards remain bright, colorful, and distinct. As pictured.
Published by Macmillan & Co., London, 1922
- Hardcover
Seller: THE HERMITAGE BOOKSHOP, Denver, CO, U.S.A.THE HERMITAGE BOOKSHOP
Contact seller5-star sellerSecond edition, eighth printing. xxxiv, [2 ads], 305, [1]. 7.5" x 5" STUNNING SENTIMENTALISM Goldsmith's morally upright Charles Primrose and humble exploration of village life, as well as satirical critique of the British gentry's hypocrisy, secured his 1766 novel's place as a cornerstone in English sentimental literature, as w…riters like Dickens, Austen, and Shelley mentioned characters from the Vicar of Wakefield in their own books. Macmillan and Co. republished the story in 1890 with illustrations by Hugh Thomson and a preface by Austin Dobson, eventually running reprints of the second edition, resulting in this seventh reprint in 1922. Beautifully bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffeone of the most famed binderies of the twentieth-century, known for their luxury bindings and as the preferred bindery that crafted the miniature books for Queen Mary's Dolls' House (1924). This copy features ornate basket-weave calf, stunning marbled endpapers, bright gilt, and an exceedingly clean interior. Very slight lean, tiny spots of wear spine tips and joints, else fine. Overall an extremely clean, brightly gilt copy. Bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe in full blue basket-weave calf, gilt ruled, brown morocco spine labels with ornate gilt, aeg, dentelles, marbled endpapers. Numerous Hugh Thomson illustrations throughout, including frontispiece. (illustrator).
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Sir Charles Grandison. With a Prefatory Note by Austin Dobson, and A Life and Introductions by Prof. Wm Lyon Phelps
RICHARDSON, Samuel (1689-1761), [DOBSON, Austin, preface], [PHELPS, William Lyon, introduction]
Published by London: William Heinemann, 1902, 1902
- Hardcover
Seller: Adrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB, Royal Tunbridge Wells, KENT, United KingdomAdrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB
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Add to basket[Classic Literature] Limited Edition, number 1 of 25 copies on Dutch hand-made paper with additional coloured plates. Octavo (24 x 16cm), in seven volumes. With numerous illustrations in 2 states, engraved on paper and on vellum. All frontispieces have the vellum plate hand-coloured. Decorative title page printed on vellum to ea…ch volume. Bound in half red morocco, gilt, over buckram sides, t.e.g. marbled endpapers, monogrammed bookplate. Edges toned, some gentle spotting within, bindings nicely aged with some rubbing to joints and extremities. Very good. The full text of Richardson's Sir Charles Grandison in seven volumes, from the complete novels edition.
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Published by Macmillan and Co., London, 1890
- Hardcover
Seller: Leakey's Bookshop Ltd., Inverness, United KingdomLeakey's Bookshop Ltd.
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good+. 8vo, Large Paper. Pp xxxiv, 305. Frontis and illustrations through the text. Half morocco, marbled boards & endpapers. Top edge gilt. Uniform moderate rubbing to all extremities. Foxing to endpapers. Presented, inscribed and signed by Hugh Thomson to James Kirkwood, Director of the firm of R.& R…. Clarke, with a pen and ink drawing of Goldsmith below. Thomson, Hugh (illustrator).
Published by First Edition Club,, 1925
- First Edition
Seller: Bertram Rota Ltd, Kintbury, United KingdomBertram Rota Ltd
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Add to basketFirst Edition. One of 500 numbered copies. Printed at the Curwen Press Very nice copy in fragmentary remains of original plain dust-wrapper; bookplate.

















