Orlando Furioso di Lodovico Ariosto
Florence: Blanci E, 1855. 16mo. Hardcover. C. 1855. 3 vols. Full original vellum, gilt decorations on spines, all edges gilt. A finely bound set in original vellum. More
Philosophy
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A General View of The World, Geographical, Historical, and Philosophical; on a Plan Entirely New: In Two Volumes
Bungay: C. Brightly and T. Kinnersley, 1807. 4to. Orig. Cloth. 2 volumes. Frontis (folding), maps, engravings. Dark green cloth binding, worn at spines. Rubbed. Rare in 2 volumes. More
The Principles of Logic
London: Kegan Paul, Trench, 1883. 8vo. Half Morcco. pp xvii, 534. Contemporary half morocco (minor damp damage to front board). Neat giilt stamp on front board and spine. Minor spotting on prelims but else very good internals. A good copy. More
A Philosophical Enquiry Into The Origin Of Our Ideas Of The Sublime And Beautiful. With An Introductory Discourse Concerning Taste, And Several Others Additions
London: Dodsley, 1787. 8vo. Full Calf. Pp. ix, [7 - contents], 342. Original full calf, front joints showing wear. A good copy of this classic work. More
The Anatomy Of Melancholy. What It Is, With All The Kinds Causes, Symptoms, Prognsosticks & Overall Cures Of It. In Three Partions, With Their Severall Sections, Members & Subsections. Philosophically, Medicinally, Historically, Open & Cut Up
Oxford: Henry Cripps, 1638. 5th Edition. Folio. Original Calf. Pp. [xiv], 78, [2], 218, [4], 219-723, [1], [9 table], [1]. Original calf re-cased. Front free endpaper and first three leaves are damaged on outer edge with loss of text. The next 16 leaves have outer marginal damage. Heavily stained on..... More
Erotemata ecclesiastica Joannis Clericati præpositi j.u.d. quibus ipse utebatur pro examinandis confessariis ac clericis dum auditoris ac vicarii generalis fungeretur officio...
Venice: Andrea Poletti, 1706. 3rd Edition. Sm 4to. Half-Morocco. Pp. title (red & black), verso blank, viii, 452. Generous margins, top edge gilt. Later half crushed morocco by Zaehnsdorf. Goivanni Maria Clericato (Chieracto; 1633-1717) was a canon lawyer, born and died in Padua. He was made Vicar General for the..... More
Boston Monday Lectures US
London: Dickinson, 1880. 8vo. Hardcover. 4 vols. London, Dickinson 1879-80. 8vo. Finely bound in full calf. More
The Origin and Spiritual Nature of Man
Dunedin: James Horsburgh, 1885. 8vo. Soft cover. 30 pp, Original paper wrappers. Inscribed by the author. A tract targetted at the Otago and Southland Presbyterian Church and published to time with the author's candidature for the chair of Mental Science at the University of Otago. It includes a substantial rejection..... More
The Essayes Or Morall, Politiske, And Militarie Discourses Of Lo. Michael De Montaigne, Knight Of The Noble Order Of S. Michael, And One Of The Gentlemen In Ordinary Of The French Kings Chamber. The Third Edition Whereunto Is Now Newly Added An Index Of The Principal All Matters & Personages Mentioned In This Booke
London: Flesher for Rich. Royston, 1632. 3rd Edition. 4to. Full Contemprary Calf. Pp. [1 - "To the Beholder of This Title"], [12], 631, [11 - index]. Engraved architectural title page. Full contemporary calf boards, expertly re-spined in19th Century calf. A tidy and complete copy of the third edition of Florio's..... More
Dialectic: Its early history and its place in education.
Christchurch: Whitcombe and Tombs, 1884. 1st Edition. 8vo. Soft cover. 34 pp, original brown covers. A address on dialectic, mostly in terms of the Greek philosophers and their teachings on education and knowledge. Haslam was Professor of Classics at Canterbury College. Scarce. More
The Art of Prudence; or A Companion For A Man Of Sense.
London: D Browne; J Walthoe; W Mears and Jonas Browne, 1714. 8vo. Original Boards. Lacks title page, pp [26], 280, (16 - Catalogue of books, printed for, and sold by Mears). Original calf, panelled boards neatly re-cased with original label. Appears to be the 3rd edition in English translated by..... More
The Dunedin Review. No IV
Dunedin: John MacKay, 1882. 1st Edition. 8vo. Original Wrappers. pp.47-62. original wrappers torn on corner. More
The Torch, series of articles on varied interesting subjects
Dunedin: Coulls & Culling, 1877. Small 8vo. Original Wrappers. pp.16, original wrappers. Bagnall 2263. More
The Gladiator
Dunedin: Matthews, Baxter & Co., 1874. 8vo. Original Wrappers. pp 16. Author is "first rector of the High School of Otago, and founder of the eight hours' system of labour." Good in original pink wrappers. More
The Sabbath : Its Divine Origin and Perpetual Obligation
Dunedin: Matthews, Baxter & Co., 1874. 8vo. Printed Wrappers. pp 16. Good in original printed wrappers. Introduction consists of a lengthy diatribe against both the Dunedin Society for the Investigation of Spiritualism, and despoilers of the Sabbath. NZNB2255. More
Critiques and Addresses
London: Macmillan, 1873. Half Calf. pp xiv, 350. Contemporary half calf. Neat gilt stamp on spine and front board. A very good copy. More
The Works of Flavius Josephus The Learned and Authentic Jewish Historian and Celebrated Warrior Translated by William Whiston
London: Tegg, 1828. Small 8vo. Hardcover. Full contemporary calf. A handsome set in original bindings with gilt decorations on spine. More
Essays on Physiognomy ; for the Promotion of The Knowledge and the Love of Mankind ; Translated Into English By Thomas Holcroft. Volumes 1-3
London: G.G.J.& J.Robinson, 1789. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Half Calf. 3 vols; very good in tan half calf and marbled boards. Some edgewear to leather. Numerous engravings: plates showing different expressions. Lavater (174-81-1801) was a Swiss theologian and poet, most noted for his work on physiognomy, relating..... More
A Treatise Touching The Libertie of a Christian. Written In Latine By Doctor Martin Luther. And Translated Into English By James Bell.
London: William Sheares, 1636. 8vo. Original Roan. pp. [15 - Epistle to the Pope], 2-46 (A Treatise), complete. Original full roan, bottom edge trimmed with minor loss (mainly page numbers). Minor fault at base of spine. Pale staining at top margins of some pages. This is a 1636 edition (first..... More
A Study of Spinoza
London: Macmillan, 1892. 8vo. Half Morocco. Woodburytype frontis. Gilt one stamp on frontboard. Light foxing to prelims. A handsome copy. More
Stellati Poete Doctissimi Zodiacus Vitae, Hoc Est, De Hominus Vita, Studio, Ac Mo-Ribus Optime Instituendis Libri XII. Cum Indice Locupletissimo.
Apud Ioanneum Tornaesium & Gul. Gazeium, 1556. 12mo. Original Calf. Pp. 366, [80 - Index]. Contemporary full calf, gilt decorations on spine. Lacks label. Both joints worn but holding.Back board detached. Poem in Latin hexameters divided into 12 books as the zodiac signs but where astrology plays a secondary role..... More
The New Covenant, Or, The Saints Portion. A Treatise, unfolding the All Sufficiency of God, Man's Uprightness, and The covenant of Grace.
London: Nicholas Bourn, 1655. 10th Edition. Sm 4to. Original Calf. pp. xiv, 525, [24 - The Table]. Original full blind-stamped panelled calf binding, neatly recased. Full Title: The New Covenant, Or, The Saints Portion. A Treatise, unfolding the All Sufficiency of God, Man's Uprightness, and The covenant of Grace. Delivered..... More
Other Worlds Than Ours: The Plurality Of Worlds Studied Under the Light of Recent Scientific Researches
London: Longmans, Green, 1886. New Edition. 8vo. Half Calf. pp xii, 318, frontis, folding plate, illustrations. "Knowledge" Library series. Very good half calf binding. Raised bands, gilt floral designs and red leather title label to spine. Dark marbled endpapers and page edges. Presentation bookplate to pastedown. Rare. More
The Elements Of Elucid: Vis. The First Six Books Together With The Eleventh And Twelfth. To which are added, The elements of plane, and spherical trigono metry; and a treatise on the construction of the trigonometrical canon. Also a concise account of logarithms
London: Collingwood, 1822. 8vo. Hardcover. 8vo. pp. 526. 3 plates, some folding. Original full roan boards, neatly re-spined. A handsomely bound copy of this classic work. More