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…
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.…
Eros and Psyche. A Poem in XII Measures
BRIDGES Robert 1844-1930
One of the most ambitious & visually important productions of the Gregynog Press. A Limited Edition, with 24 engravings & an impeccable provenance. In the publishers white pigskin, very clean with only a few spots, blocked in gilt on upper cover…
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 & 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…
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 Rev Brian 1767-1839
Helped shape the image of North Wales as a picturesque landscape. 1st ed, 1801, 6 pls, in contemporary half red morocco over green marbled boards, corners & edges worn, some loss. Spine, gilt tooling & titles, worn along edges. Internally, [5],…
Jurgen A Comedy of Justice
CABELL James Branch 1879-1958
The DeLuxe Issue, number 15 of 100 copies specially bound & signed copies. From a total edition of 500. In the original crushed red morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, onlaid purple morocco panels, gilt tooling. Spine, raised bands, gilt titles &…
Three Sunsets and Other Poems with Twelve Fairy-Fancies
CARROLL Lewis [ie DODGSON Charles Lutwidge] 1832-1898
A late Carroll publication, appearing in the same year as Carroll's death. It is a collection of his more serious & lyrical poetry. First Edition, First Printing, in modern matched green cloth, with original cloth mounted, gilt titles &…
Feeding the Mind With A Prefeatory Note By William H. Draper
CARROLL Lewis [ie DODGSON Charles Lutwidge] 1832-1898
Carroll argues: we take considerable care to feed the body, but do we take equal care to feed the mind? Rebound in attractive cream boards, old covers laid down, black & red ink titles & illustration. Internally, half title, title in red & black…