Chorea Gigantum, or, The most Famous Antiquity of Great-Britan, Vulgarly called Stone-Heng,
CHARLETON Walter 1619-1707
Represents one of the earliest attempts to explain Stonehenge through comparative evidence and reasoned observation rather than mythology. VG, 1st ed, 1663, 2 pls with the Dryden & Howard poems. In 19c half calf over red marbled boards, edges…
Caer LLugwy Excavation of the Roman Fort Between Capel Curig and Bettws-y-Coed First Report
HALL J.P. [Joseph Platt]. (BRUTON F.A. [Francis Archibald] 1860-1929 editor).
In grey & white printed cloth, corners rubbed. Spine, black ink titles. Poor dust jacket with torn with loss. Internally, half title, frontis, [8], 9-64 pp, 26 illustrations (including 2 large folding maps), title page with no. 18 stamp to top…
The Bala Volcanic Series of Caernarvonshire and Associated Rocks.
HARKER Alfred 1859-1939
1st ed, 1889, VG, 6 pls. In red cloth, corners lightly bumped, a little worn at head, blind tooling to edges, with a circular blind stamp to upper cover. Spine has titles in gilt, edges a little bumped, lib ref nos at base. Internally,…
The Beauties of Antiquity; or, Remnants of Feudal Splendour and Monastic Times.
HASSELL John 1767-1825
Fifty-two small, but highly impressive and atmospheric views of ruined castles and abbeys of medieval England. 2 parts in 1, 1st ed, 1807. Contemporary half calf over worn blue marbled boards, corners & edges worn. Spine, gilt tooling & titles,…
The Most Notable Antiquity of Great Britain, Vulgarly called Stone-Heng, WITH Chorea Gigantum: WITH A Vindication of Stone-Heng Restored
JONES Inigo 1573-1652. CHARLETON Doctor 1620-1707. WEBB Mr 1611-1672.
VG, 3 titles in 1 Volume, 1725, 2nd eds, 28 pls In contemporary boxed calf, tips refurbished. Re-spined with old laid down, raised bands, gilt tooling to red calf label. Internally, Collective rubricated title page, [8], Most Notable Antiquity by…
The most notable Antiquity of Great Britain, vulgarly called Stone-Heng on Salisbury Plain ... to which are added the Chorea Gigantum, or Stone-Heng restored to the Danes by Doctor Charleton; and Mr. Webb's Vindication of Stone-Heng Restored.
JONES Inigo 1573-1652. CHARLETON Walter, 1620-1707. WEBB John, 1611-1672.
An important early 18C antiquarian volume that brings together three influential but ultimately superseded interpretations of Stonehenge. 3 parts in 1, 27 plates, VG, second edition, 1725, in modern panelled calf, gilt titles to spine. Internally,…
An answer to, or remarks upon Dr. Stukeley's, Origines Roystonian, WITH: A Reply to the Peevish, Weak, and Malevolent Objections, Brought by Dr. Stukeley.
PARKIN Charles 1689-1765
2 volumes bound as one , 8 plates, in modern half calf, to style, over contemporary boards. Spine, gilt title to red calf label, gilt tooling. Internally, frontis, [7], [1], 76 pp, 5 pls (2 folding). WITH A Reply to the Peevish, Weak, and…
Memoirs of William Smith, LL.D., author of the Map of the Strata of England and Wales,
PHILLIPS John 1800-1874
An important early work in the history of geology. VG, First Edition, 1844, 1 of only 500 copies printed. In the original publishers brown embossed cloth, corners bumped. Re-laid spine, gilt titles. frontis, [5], (vi-viii), [1], [1], [1], 2-150 pp,…
Ancient Monuments in Wales and Monmouthshire. IV County of Denbigh
RCAHM
In modern full red cloth. Spine gilt titles. Internally, [2], (iii-xx), [1], 2-204 pp, 3 maps (folding), numerous full page illustrations, numerous illustrations within text, binders label to fep (Bound UCNW 1992), title & contents leaf have top…
RCAHMC in Wales and Monmouthshire. I.-County of Montgomery
RCAHMC
VG, 1911, 4 maps, 57 illust. Refurbished in buckram covers, original cover sheet tipped on upper board. Spine, gilt titles. Internally, blue end pages, frontis, [2], (iii-xxii), [1], 2-194 pp, 4 maps (3 folding), 57 illustrations (B&W).
Choir Gaur; The Grand Orrey of the Ancient Druids, Commonly called Stonehenge,.. Astronomically Explained, and Mathematically Proved to Be a Temple Erected in the Earliest Ages, for Observing the Motions of the Heavenly Bodies
SMITH John Dr. 1747-1807
One of the earliest works devoted entirely to the theory that Stonehenge functioned as an astronomical observatory, FIRST edition, 1771. Complete in modern (old) quarter paper spine with printed paper label, over the original blue paper covers,…
Hydriotaphia Cambrensis. Ancient Interments and Sepulchral Urns, found in Anglesey and North Wales:
STANLEY The Hon William MP 1802-1884. and WAY Albert 1805-1874
1868, VG, 7 pls, 27 illusts, Private Distribution 1 map, 15 Illusts. In blue morocco cloth, corners bumped. Spine, titles in gilt. Internally, yellow endpapers, authors inscription to titlepage, [2], [1], 2-77 pp, [1], 7 pls, 27 illustrations…
The Anatomy of the Horse. Including A particular Description of the Bones, Cartilages, Muscles, Fascias, Ligaments, Nerves, Arteries, Veins, and Glands
STUBBS George 1724-1806
Considered one of the masterpieces of eighteenth-century scientific illustration, FIRST edition, FIRST issue, 1766, 24 fine engraved plates with a wonderful provenance. In re-backed contemporary half calf over blue marbled boards, some blind…
Itinerarium Curiosum: Or, an Account of the Antiquities and Remarkable Curiosities in Nature or Art, Observed in Travels through Great Britain
STUKELEY William 1687-1765
One of the foundational works of British antiquarian literature. Complete with all plates, Two vols bound as 1, in half calf over brown cloth, a few marks, some blind tooling, re-spined, old laid down, raised bands, gilt tooling, & titles, tips…
Of the Spleen, its Description and History, Uses and Diseases and includes: Observations in the Dissection of an Elephant.
STUKELEY William 1687-1765
Combines anatomical description with practical medicine, discussing the symptoms, causes, & treatment of diseases believed to arise from dysfunction of the spleen. Uncommon. FIRST Edition, 1723, in half calf over contemporary worn green marbled…