Morfa Rhuddlan: or, the Battle of Rhuddlan Marsh ; with an English version of Ieuan Glan Geirionydd's celebrated ode [entitled Cyflafan morfa Rhuddlan] and historical illustrations
ALFRED [i.e. RUSHTON William]
VG, c1860, in half morocco over red marbled boards, by Blackwell (stamped to verso fep), a few scratches, corners rubbed. Spine, gilt title. Internally, [3], 4-22 pp, [2] adverts, red marbled endpapers, bookplate to fpd (Henry Blackwell), remains…
The Poetry of the Gogynfeirdd from the Myvyrian Archaiology of Wales with an Introduction to the Study of the Old Welsh Poetry.
ANWYL E [Edward] 1866-1914
G, 1st ed, 1909. In purple cloth, faded edges. Spine, edges bumped, gil title. Internally, [5], (vi-viii), [1], 8-237 pp, occasional neat marginal note, title leaf tipped to fep verso, odd pagination but complete, modern endpapers. Welsh,…
The Poetry of the Gogynfeirdd from the Myvyrian Archaiology of Wales:
ANWYL E [Edward] 1866-1914
In red cloth a little faded, corners rubbed. Spine, faded, titles in gilt, edges bumped. Internally, [5], (vi-viii), [1], 8-237 pp, text block edges sprinkled red, bookplate to fpd (Gerald ac Enid Morgan), ink text to fep and ffep, numerous pencil…
Collected Poems
AUDEN WH [Wystan Hugh] 1907-1973. (MENDELSON Edward - editor)
THE FIRST TRADE EDITION In full red Chieftan calf, raised bands & gilt titles to spine. Internally, half title, [4], 7-696 pp, red marbled endpapers, bound by Baynton-Riviere Bath & stamped to verso of fep (4 tiny pin spots to spine base), a.e.g,…
Random Rhymes
BALDWIN Vera E
In blue soft card covers with titles in black to top cover, edges a little soiled, no title to spine. Internally, ink authors dedication to title page, some pencil notes to the 29 rhymes, [2], 3-32 pp, printed by DW Jones of Port Talbot. Many of…
The Celebrated Romance of the Stealing of the Mare
BLUNT Lady Anne 1837-1917 - translator. BLUNT Wilfred Scawen 1840-1922 - editor
One of the Gregynog classics Limited first edition, in a natural Hermitage calf spine with gilt titling over marbled boards, edges rubbed. Signed on paste-down of lower cover Gregynog Press Bindery, limited to 275 copies. (ix), [3], 73 pp, [1].…
The Celebrated Romance of the Stealing of the Mare
BLUNT Lady Anne 1837-1917 - translator. BLUNT Wilfrid Scawen 1840-1922 - editor
Limited first edition, in a slightly darkened natural Hermitage calf spine with gilt titling over marbled boards, edges rubbed. Internally, half title, [6], (vii-ix), [1], 73 pp, [1] limitation, wood engraved full size plate and 14 initial letters…
The Celebrated Romance of the Stealing of the Mare
BLUNT Lady Anne 1837-1917 translator. BLUNT Wilfred Scawen 1840-1922 - editor
A curiosity of Romantic humour. Limited first edition, in a natural Hermitage calf spine, some spotting, with gilt titling over marbled boards, edges rubbed. Signed on paste-down of lower cover Gregynog Press Bindery, limited to 275 copies. (ix),…
Beirdd Gregynog Gregynog Poets
BOWEN. JONES.NORRIS. JONES. WEBB. THOMAS. THOMAS. LLYWELYN-WILLIAMS. MATHIAS. LLWYD. GARLICK. CLARKE
Ltd ed Gregynog Press, 1987, in both English & Welsh. A series of 12 poems by some of the best known poets in Wales. Selected by Meic Stephens, each poem is presented individually and then all are presented in a solander box for safe keeping.…
Six Picturesque Views in North Wales,... With Poetical Reflections on Leaving that Country:
BROUGHTON Brian Rev 1767?-1839
Six Superb Aquatint Views Second edition, (first appeared in 1798 with only 4 plates), in contemporary marbled boards, corners refurbished. Re-spined, to style, raised bands, gilt tooling, gilt titles to black calf label. Internally, frontis, [5],…
Six Picturesque Views in North Wales, Engraved in Aquatinta by Alken, from Drawings made on the spot: With Poetical Reflections on Leaving That Country:
BROUGHTON Brian Rev. 1767-1839
Six Superb Aquatinta Views by Broughton and Alken In quarter calf over marbled boards, some gilt tooling. Spine, gilt tooling & titles. Internally, [5], 6-32 pp, 6 pls, new endpapers, plates & text leaves very clean. Plates dated 1801, but…
Rhaiadr Gwy: A Poem. Illustrated by Notes Historical, Topopgraphical, Antiquiarian, and Archaeological.
CARTER D [Daniel]
VG, c1840, 1 illustration. In the publishers faded purple embossed cloth, gilt titles, corners bumped, a few marks. Spine, faded, no title, edges worn. Internally, half title, frontis, [15], (xvi-xxiv), [5], 30-102 pp, [1] notice, [1] adverts,…
Troilus and Criseyde
CHAUCER Geoffrey -1400. (RE Arundell Del 1892-1974 - editor)
A Golden Cockerel Press, in the publishers quarter morocco over patterned paper boards (by Sangorski & Sutcliffe), corners worn, edges rubbed, a few scratched to lower board. Spine, raised bands, blind tooling, gilt titles, some fading. Internally,…
The Worthines of Wales, A Poem.
CHURCHYARD Thomas 1520?-1604
VG, 2nd ed, 1776. In contemporary, full speckled calf, gilt edge tooling, corners rubbed. Spine, gilt tooling, gilt titles to red calf label. Internally, [2], (v-xv), [1], [1], 2-128 pp, blue marbled endpapers, lacking half title, text block…
The Worthines of Wales, A Poem.
CHURCHYARD Thomas 1520?-1604
G, 2nd ed, 1776. in contemporary worn quarter calf over soiled green marbled boards, corners & edges bumped & worn. Spine, worn with some loss, gilt tooling & titles. Internally, half title, [4], (v-xv), [1], [1], 2-128 pp, text block edges uncut,…