A good, clean copy of "The Oxford Book of Sixteenth Century Verse", chosen by E.K. Chambers and first published in 1932, this copy issued by Oxford University Press in 1976. Poetry flowered in the sixteenth century, chiefly in the period following 1579, when Spenser's "Shepherd's Calendar" began the revival of verse. Since it's first publication, this anthology has established itself, through the excellence of it's texts, as a permanent contribution to scholarship, as well as a source of pleasure to generations of poetry lovers. Hard covers, 905 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZTOBOSCVCBEC/D1. $45.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A fine, clean copy of "Cassell's Biographical Dictionary of the American War of Independence 1763 - 1783", by Mark M. Boatner, published by Cassell of London in 1973. The first, complete, one-volume reference book of it's kind covering the events of this momentous period of Anglo-American history and an essential work of reference for students of the war. Containing nearly 2,000 entries, approximately a third of which are biographical, including Patriot army and navy officers, and statesmen. British, French and German officers, medical men, jurists and clergymen - 15 major campaigns, including 200 land actions, varying from major battles to skirmishes - 20 naval actions - 100 entries on political issues and events - Profusely illustrated with specially prepared maps and diagrams - All arranged alphabetically and carefully cross referenced. Hard covers, 1285 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZCBDOTAWOI11MMB/D1. $55.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A good, clean copy of "The Oxford Book of Seventeenth Century Verse", chosen by Sir Herbert Grierson and G. Bullough, first published in 1934, this copy issued by Oxford University Press in 1976. Wonderful selection of verse from some of the greatest poets ever to have written in the English language. From Donne to Milton, from Herrick to Marvell, poetry at it's finest and most lyrical. Hard covers, 974 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZTOBOSCVCBSHGAGB/D1. $45.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A fine, clean, First Edition copy of "Creating Period Gardens", by Elizabeth Banks, published by Phaidon of Oxford in 1991. The author, a prominent landscape architect, specialises in English Heritage and conservation. Her projects have included the restoration of the historic gardens of Hampton Court Palace, Arundel Castle, Painshill, Goodwood Park, Chevening and the British Embassy in Paris. Superbly illustrated with fine black and white and glorious full color photographs by Jerry Harpur. Hard covers, large format, 240 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZCPGEB/B2. $85.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A good, clean copy of "People", by Alfred Eisenstaedt, published by Penguin of London in 1979. Often called "the father of photo-journalism", Eisenstaedt probably photographed more famous people than anyone else during the course of a long and successful career. This extensive portfolio of some four hundred superb pictures covers the period from 1920 thru 1970, and includes some of his most intriguing subjects - from Adolf Hitler to Marilyn Monroe, from Max Schmeling to Tennessee Williams, from prostitutes in Paris to pilgrims in Mexico City. Soft covers, large format, 260 pages. Ref. ZPAE/MRRHC2. $45.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A good, clean, Ex-libris copy of "English Literature in the Sixteenth Century excluding Drama, The Completion of The Clark Lectures, Trinity College Cambridge, 1944", by C.S. Lewis, Volume III of the "Oxford History of English Literature", edited by Bonamy Dobree and Norman Davis, originally published in 1954, this copy issued in 1968 by Clarendon Press of Oxford. An essential work of reference for the student of English Literature and an absorbing and enjoyable read for the non-specialist. Hard covers, 696 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZELITSCEDC/E2. $45.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 A fine, clean copy of the Second, revised edition of "A Bibliography of Edith, Osbert and Sacheverell Sitwell", by Richard Fifoot, published by Rupert Hart-Davis of London in 1971 as one of their acclaimed series, "The Soho Bibliographies". The three Sitwells, Edith {1887 - 1964}, Osbert {1892 - 1969} and Sacheverell {1897 - 1988} have for many years been among the most discussed of twentieth century British writers. Though the "enfants terribles" of the twenties have become firmly established as one of the most respected and distinguished of literary families, this process has not brought any very complete appreciation of the wide range and significance of their work. This fine academic bibliography should go far to correct that. See Renishaw Hall - The Sitwell Family for further details of this fascinating family whose influence so permeated the early twentieth century British literary and social scene. See also, "The World of Sacheverell Sitwell", by Denys Sutton, Apollo Magazine : Vol. CXII : Nos. 223, 224 and 225. Hard covers, 432 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZABOEOASS/D4. $85.00.  *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A good, clean, First Edition copy of "Much Entertainment : A Visual and Culinary Record of Johnson and Boswell's Tour of Scotland in 1773", by Virginia Maclean, published by Liveright of New York in 1973. A most unusual cookery book, containing recipes derived from the meals eaten by the two indefatigable travellers on their now famous tour of the Scottish Highlands and illustrated with eighteenth and nineteenth century prints, paintings and drawings, many by Thomas Rowlandson. The recipes themselves have been adapted for the modern table from the cookery books of Mrs McLintock {1736}, Mrs Elizabeth Cleland {1759}, Mrs Hannah Robertson {1767}, Mrs Suzanna MacIver {1773}, Mrs Frazer {1791} and Mrs Meg Dods {1826}. Hard covers, 86 pages, original dust jacket. Ref. ZMEAVACROJABTOSI1VM/MRLHC2. $45.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

 

 A good, clean, First Edition copy of "The Immortal Isles", by Seton Gordon, published by Williams and Norgate of London in 1926. A treasure trove for lovers of the Hebrides and their birdlife. Captivating text from this acclaimed author and ornithologist, complete with it's twenty four original headpieces and colored illustrations after watercolor sketches by Finlay Mackinnon, plus thirty two black and white plates taken by the author himself. Hard covers, 227 uncut pages. Ref. ZTIISG/A6. $75.00. *** INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U.K. ***

 

 

 

 

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