Two Discourses Concerning Different Wits by Charleton Walter (5 results)

Condition: Near Fine. First edition, first printing. Octavo. [xiv], 230. 6.5" x 4.5" Your Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Understanding - And Wine Walter Charleton (1619-1707) was a natural philosopher and writer. He was appointed physician to Charles I in 1641, when he was only 22 years old. While he had a practice, he preferred to spend most of his time reading and writing. He became a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in 1676, where he gave lectures and even led as president for two years. This book presents two of his essays anonymously, although his name appears on later printings. In the first discourse, written in 1664, he examines the nature of man and his understanding. The second essay discusses the putrefaction of wine and how to remedy it. At the very end of the book is an additional essay by Dr. Merret on the process of making sparkling wine by adding sugar and molasses. Originally presented to the Royal Society in 1662, "Some Observations Concerning the Ordering of Wines" is the first documentation of this process. On the front pastedown is the bookplate of Marcus Crahan (1900-1978). A collector of over a thousand culinary books, he also authored a book on the history of drinking in America, titled "Early American Inebrietatis." This bookplate was designed for Crahan by Franz Gentz, a Hungarian artist and writer. It features the Chinese zodiac, a coat of arms, and various symbols, as well as phrases in Arabic, Irish, and Greek. [Dictionary of Anonymous and Pseudonymous English Literature by Kennedy, Smith, and Johnson, p. 129.; Gastronomic Bibliography by Bitting, p. 83.; Bibliotheca Gastronomica by Simon, #335.; Wine into Words by Gabler, p. 57.]. Minor rubbing with spots of wear to edges and corners; small hole rear panel not reaching all the way through the board; joints starting but holding strong; mild foxing and dark spotting throughout; part of corner missing pages 165-6 and 223-4; overall a near fine, tight copy. Contemporary brown calf boards blind ruled, 19th century re-spine and few repairs to corners in tan calf with blind and gilt decorations, dark brown calf spine label, speckled fore edges, blind outer dentelle, plain end papers. …

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 262. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1669 edition. 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. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 262.…

FIRST EDITION, SECOND ISSUE, FIRST PART ONLY, 1669. DEFECTIVE COPY LACKING THE SECOND PART ON WINE, "THE MYSTERIES OF VINTNERS" and A3, title page to first part and final blank endpaper. 8vo, approximately 160 x 100 mm, 6½ x 4 inches, pages: [12], 1-137, pages 65-80 duplicated, the binder inserted 2 gatherings of signature F. Bound in full contemporary sheep, no title to spine, double blind rules to edges of covers. Spine rubbed, worn and crinkled, small chip to head of spine, slight wear to corners, tiny repair to top of inner margin of title page and following page, title in ink on title page, bookplate and old ink presentation inscription and other ink notes to first pastedown (see attached image), H2 has a small paper fault repaired to outer margin, not affecting text, 1 lower corner repaired, not affecting text, minor water-staining to inner gutters of pages 113-128, not affecting text, occasional pale spot to margins. A good complete copy of this edition. The book was published anonymously but a second edition published in1675 included his name. Walter Charleton, MD Oxon, Fellow and three times President of the College of Physicians, F.R.S., physician to King Charles I and II. See: Hunter and Macalpine, Three Hundred Years of Psychiatry 1535-1860, page 193-195 and 365; A Catalogue of Printed Books in the Wellcome Library, Volume 2, page 329; Peter Krivatsy, A Catalogue of Seventeenth Century Printed Books in the National Library of Medicine, page 236, No. 2397; Dictionary of Scientific Biography, Volume 3, pages 208-210; ESTC R7401 which verifies that this is a reissue of the edition mentioned above. In the edition catalogued here, the "B" of signature-mark "B1" is partly under the "o" of "to" and partly in the space following "to" as in our copy). MORE IMAGES ATTACHED TO THIS LISTING, ALL ZOOMABLE, FURTHER IMAGES ON REQUEST. Postage at cost and all parcels sent fully tracked and fully insured.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1675 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 270 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. 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: 270.…

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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1669. 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: - 258, 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. 258 258.…