Shop antiquarian books on “English Books – 1701-1800”

Photo of "An answer from a Gentleman ..."

[POLITICS]. An answer from a Gentleman at the Hague, to a letter from his friend in London, In Regard to a late resignation. London. Sold by C. Corbett, 1748. First edition. 8vo. [2], 25pp, [1]. Recent blue paper boards. Dust-soiling to title and terminal leaf, occasional spotting More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 13228

[WALPOLE, Horatio]. The case of the Hessian forces, in the pay of Great-Britain, impartially and freely examin'd; with some reflections on the present conjuncture of affairs... London. Printed for R. Francklin, 1731. First edition. 8vo. 36pp. Disbound. Slight loss to head of title, occasional light browning to margins. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 14343

Photo of "The convention vindicated from the ..."

[WALPOLE, Horatio]. The convention vindicated from the misrepresentations of the enemies of our peace. London. Sold by J. Roberts, 1739. First edition. 8vo. 3-29pp, [1]. Without half-title. Disbound. Title-page separated from text-block. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 14344

Photo of "The politicks on both sides, ..."

[PULTENEY, William]. The politicks on both sides, with regard to foreign affairs, stated from their own writings, and examined by the course of events. With some observations on the present state of affairs in Great Britain, and the effects of our negotiations, for several years past. London. Printed by H. Haines, 1734. First edition. 8vo. 75pp, [1]. Disbound. Title and final blank page a trifle browned, else a clean and crisp copy. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 14345

Photo of "An address to the electors, ..."

[ROBINS, Benjamin]. An address to the electors, And other free Subjects of Great Britain; Occasion'd by the Late secession. In which is contain'd A particular Account of all our Negotiations with Spain, and their Treatment of Us, for above Ten Years past. London. Printed for H. Goreham, 1739. Thid edition. 8vo. iv, 63pp, [1]. Uncut and largely unopened, stitched as issued. Pen trial and remnant of paper label to title-page, dust-soiled, light marginal damp-staining to final gathering. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 14607

Photo of "An Attempt to restore the ..."

HOPKINS, John. An Attempt to restore the true reading and rendering of the last Verse of the 4th Chapter of Nehemiah. A discourse Preached before the University of Oxford, At St. Mary's, On Sunday, Sept. 29. 1771. Oxford. Printed at the Clarendon-Press, 1771. First edition. 8vo. [2], 24pp, [2]. With a terminal advertisement leaf. Recent navy cloth-backed marbled paper boards, printed paper lettering-piece. Slightest of wear to extremities. Lightly spotted, internally clean and crisp. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 14779

[ANSTEY, Christopher]. The new bath guide: or, memoirs of the b-n-r-d family. In a series of poetical epistles. London. Printed by C. Whittingham, 1800. New edition. 8vo. viii, 155pp, [5]. With five engraved plates. Contemporary speckled calf. A trifle rubbed. Internally clean and crisp. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 14865

Photo of "Douglas: a tragedy. As it ..."

[HOME, John]. Douglas: a tragedy. As it is acted at the theatre-royal in covent-garden. London. Printed for A. Millar, 1757. 8vo. [6], 70pp, [2]. Without half-title. Disbound. Light of browning and occasional dust-soiling, slight marginal loss to A2. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 14965

Photo of "Entertaining and instructive exercises, with ..."

PERRIN, John. Entertaining and instructive exercises, with the rules of the french syntax. London. Printed for B. Law, 1797. Eighth edition. 12mo. xii, 384pp. Contemporary sheep. Heavily rubbed, spine and joints cracked. Book-label of 'Henry Birkbeck' to FEP, internally clean and crisp. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 16195

[CHURCHMAN, John]. An account of the gospel labours, and christian experiences of a faithful minister of christ, john churchman... London. James Philips, 1781. First British edition. 8vo. vii, [1], 351pp, [1]. Contemporary calf, gilt. Extremities rubbed and marked, some surface loss to spine. Without FFEP, slight marginal loss to leaf Q1, very occasional light spotting and creasing. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 16789

Photo of "Observation on Mr. Pitt's plan, ..."

STANHOPE, Charles Stanhope, Earl. Observation on Mr. Pitt's plan, for the reduction of the national debt. London. Printed by J. Davis, for P. Elmsly, 1786. First edition. Quarto. 39pp, [25]. Disbound. Very occasional slight shipping to margins. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 18248

Photo of "Anticipation: Containing the Substance of ..."

[TICKELL, Richard]. Anticipation: Containing the Substance of His M---------y's Most Gracious Speech to both H------s of P----l-----t, on the Opening of the approaching session, together With a full and authentic account of the debate which will take Place in the H----e of C------s, on the Motion for the Address, and the Amendment. With notes. London. Printed for T. Becket, 1778. Second edition. 8vo. vi, [2], 74pp. With a half-title. Recent marbled paper boards, printed paper lettering-piece. Slightest of rubbed to extremities. Very small hole to margin of leaf K4, slight loss to margin of L1, lightly spotted. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 18388

Photo of "Two letters addressed to a ..."

BURKE, Edmund. Two letters addressed to a member of the present parliament, on the proposals for peace with the regicide directory of france. London. Printed for F. and C. Rivington, 1796. Ninth edition. 8vo. [4], 155, 155*-161*, 156-188pp. With a half-title. Pages 155 and 156 cancelled, with a four leaf insert (p.156*-161*) after p.155 (here pinned in place.) Uncut and partially unopened, stitched, as issued. Short tears to margins of leaves D2 and P4, tears to gutters of Bb1-2 - touching text without loss, very occasional light spotting. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 18983

FOX, Charles James. A letter from the right honourable charles james fox, to the worthy and independent electors of the city and liberty of westminster. London. Printed for J. Debrett, 1793. Third edition. 8vo. [4], 43pp, [5]. With a half-title and two terminal leaves of publisher's advertisements. Light dust-soiling to margins, very occasional spotting. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 18988

Photo of "Substance of lord mornington's speech ..."

[WELLESLEY, Richard Wellesley, Marquess]. Substance of lord mornington's speech in the house of commons, on tuesday, january 21st 1794, on a motion for an address to his majesty at the commencement of the sessions of parliament. London. Printed for J. Debrett, 1794. First edition. 8vo. [4], 176pp, [8]. With a half-title and four terminal advertisement leaves. Without preliminary errata leaf. Uncut, stitched, as issued. Inked ownership inscription to title-page, very occasional light spotting. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 18999

Photo of "Variety. A tale, for married ..."

[WHITEHEAD, William]. Variety. A tale, for married people. London. Printed for J. Dodsley, 1776. First edition, the printing with the press figures '9' on p.7 and '5' on p.15.. Quarto. 24pp. Disbound. Leaves lightly toned, inked manuscript numeral to head of title-page. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 19190

Photo of "Salmagundi; a miscellaneous combination of ..."

[HUDDESFORD, George]. Salmagundi; a miscellaneous combination of original poetry: consisting of illusions of fancy; amatory, elegiac, lyrical, epigrammatical, and other palatable ingredients. London. Printed by T. Bensley, 1791. First edition. Quarto. [6], 151pp, [3]. With an additional engraved title-page and a terminal errata leaf.Recent brown paper boards, printed paper lettering-piece. Slightest of rubbing to extremities. Lightly foxed, very occasional contemporary inked manuscript corrections to text. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 19191

Photo of "The London Gazette. Published by ..."

[LONDON GAZETTE]. The London Gazette. Published by Authority. From Saturday June 21. to Tuesday June 24. 1740. [London]. Edward Owen, 1740. Folio. [4]pp. Slight age browning, edges untrimmed, dusty and slightly marked, couple of stab holes at gutter, one affecting two letters of text, half penny stamp to lower outer blank corner of first leaf. Contemporary inscription on first leaf. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 20097

Photo of "Caution recommended in the Use ..."

PALEY, William. Caution recommended in the Use and Application of Scripture Language. A sermon preached july 15, 1777, in the cathedral church of carlisle, at the visitation of the right reverend edmund, lord bishop of carlisle. Cambridge. Printed by J. Archdeacon, 1777. First edition. Quarto. [4], 8pp. Disbound. Lightly creased and spotted. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 21294

Photo of "Some proposals for the revival ..."

[SKELTON, Philip]. Some proposals for the revival of christianity. Dublin Printed: London Re-printed, for T. Cooper. 1736. 8vo. 31pp, [1]. Disbound. Light spotting to title, minute worm-hole to fore-edge, else clean and crisp. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 21304