The Collected Library: Summer Reading

1) GOLDSMITH, Olive, editor. The Beauties of English Poesy. London: William Griffin, 1787. 2 volumes. Late 19th-century maroon morocco, top edge gilt, others uncut, stamp-signed by Schleuning & Adams (very light rubbing). FIRST EDITION. INSCRIBED BY ENGLISH DRAMATIST JOHN POOLE.

2) A'BECKETT, Gilbert Abbott. The Comic History of England. London: Bradbury & Evans, 1857. 2 volumes. Later full green morocco gilt by Tout, top edges gilt, others uncut. FIRST EDITION with original wraps and advertisements bound-in.

3) CARLYLE, Thomas. The French Revolution: A History. London: James Fraser, 1837. 3 volumes. Later full purple calf gilt; slipcase. FIRST EDITION.

4) DE BOURIENNE, Louis Antoine Fauvelet (1769-1834). Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte. London: Richard Bentley, 1836. 4 volumes. Later full navy blue long grain morocco gilt by Bayntun, top edges gilt. FIRST ENGLISH EDITION.

5) DE MOLLEVILLE, Antoine-Francois Bertrand (1746-1818). Private Memoirs Relative to the Last Year of the Reign of Louis XVI, Late King of France. London: A. Strahan, T. Cadell, and W. Davies, 1797. 3 volumes. Later full brown morocco gilt by Bayntun, top edges gilt, all others uncut.

6) KINGLAKE, Alexander William (1809-1891). Invasion of the Crimea. Edinburgh: William Blackwood & Sons, 1863-1887. 8 volumes. Later brown half morocco by Root, top edges gilt, others uncut.

7) MCCARTHY, Justin (1830-1912). The Reign of Queen Anne. London: Chatto & Windus, 1902. Later forest green half morocco. 2 volumes. FIRST EDITION.

8) SAINT-BEUVE, Charles Augustin (1804-1869). Portraits of the Eighteenth Century. New York and London: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1905. 2 volumes. Contemporary half calf, top edges gilt, others uncut.

9) The Reign of Terror: A Collection of Authentic Narratives... London: W. Simpkin & R. Marshall, 1826. 2 volumes. Later full calf by Morrell, top edges gilt, others uncut.

Together, 9 works in 28 volumes, all 8vo, condition generally fine.