Butcher Rev (10 results)

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 110 pages. 11.00x8.50x0.25 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. VG, 1st ed, 1805, 1 pl. In modern, to style half speckled leather with green marbled boards, blind tooling. Spine, raised bands, blind tooling, titles in gilt to red and green leather labels. Internally, new cream endpapers, binder stamp at base of fpd (Delrue), Part 1, half title and frontis present, (viii), 232 pp, 1 pl (dated 1806). Part 2, half title present, [2], (iv), 233-462, [1] adverts, printed by C Whittingham, Dean Street, London, text block edges sprinkled red. (148*91 mm). (Lowndes 332). Title continues: In a series of letters to a Lady. Including sketches of the Principal Towns and Villages. Butcher, Edmund, Unitarian minister and author, who published two topographical works, A Picture of Sidmouth, which ran to a fourth edition (1830), and An Excursion from Sidmouth to Chester in the Summer of 1803 (2 vols., 1805). His style was described as 'simple and familiar; the sentences short and sometimes striking' (Monthly Repository, 309). See ODNB. Title continues: In the Counties of Devon, Somerset, Gloucester, Monmouth, Hereford, Salop, Derby, Stafford, Warwick and Worcester. Interspersed with biographical anecdotes and incidental remarks, particularly intended for the information and amusement of the rising generation.…

Full Leather. Condition: Rare. Bound in full leather with marbled endpapers. All edges gilt. Hinges starting (closed tear to top of front hinge) with tape binding to inside covers. Some rubbing and scratching to covers. Rubbing to corners and edges. Corners bumped. In remarkable condition, given its age. Owner's inscription to front free end page. Owners' names to title page. Some foxing to pages not affecting text. Text clean. [Our rating system: 1. Fine; 2. Near Fine; 3. Very Good; 4. Good; 5. Fair.].…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. With Lord Gwydir's Summer Cottage! Internally, folding coloured frontis, additional engraved title page with coloured print, [5], (viii) only, [1], 2-100, [2] pp. Complete with twenty-two hand-coloured aquatints (including folding panoramic frontispiece of Sidmouth and coloured vignette on engraved title page). Engraved map of Sidmouth on penultimate page with touring directions below. Illustrations by Daniel Havell; after H. Haseler. Contemporary half red morocco over marbled boards, expertly rebacked using original spine. Smooth spine partitioned by gilt rules and with gilt decorations between, gilt spine lettering, marbled endpapers, Some rubbing to boards. Overall, a very good copy; very clean and fresh. There are two issues of this book with the latter having two more views and no text. Page 100 is devoted to a description of 'Additional Buildings &c.' that, at the time of printing, were being completed in or near Sidmouth. Two of the buildings mentioned in this section later had plates illustrative of them. "Copies with the extra views also discard the letterpress title and text, the book appearing in album form only. It will also be noted that the present copy carries a leaf giving the name of the 'first fifty subscribers', and it is possible that the early state was limited to a number but little in excess of fifty" (Abbey). This copy has the subscriber list. Probably the next owner of Woodlands was Peter Burrell, Lord Gwydir, who purchased the old house in about 1806 and immediately set about altering it into the most picturesque thatched cottage ornée, spending a great deal of money in the process. Historically, the Gwydir estates lay in County Caernavon. Lord Gwydir's estate was Langley Park, Beckenham, Kent, and 'Woodland Cottage', as he renamed the house, was his seaside retreat. Part of the cottage was pulled down and a new west front was built overlooking the garden allowing a suite of reception rooms to be formed, all of which were decorated in fashionable Regency style. Lord Gwydir was also responsible for the lovely barrel ceilings found in the Dining Room and rooms 11, 14 and 15. He put in a new staircase - one of the best in the district - with a spacious landing. All the windows were changed and many fashionable 'Gothic' headed casements were installed; some still have the original coloured glass. Regency craftsmen replaced the inner doors and mouldings. He was so keen to oversee the work and improvements himself that he rented a house in Fortfield Terrace (built 1790-94) for the duration of the work. The building he created was mentioned in many books on Regency times. As a result of family connections he moved in the highest social circles and was a friend of the Prince Regent, 'Woodland Cottage' was visited by many of his society friends. The garden was a particularly picturesque feature, and much commented upon. There was a loggia along the north side supported by pillared oak trunks and roofed with rustic branches with the bark left on, these were planted with roses and honeysuckle which twined up, the whole terminating in a little room of similar design all surrounded by orchards. As with many great houses of the time, when Lord Gwydir was not in residence visitors were admitted to view the house and gardens. 22 hand coloured aquatints. Abbey Scenery 307. Prideaux p329. Only 1 copy located by OCLC. HAVELL Daniel after HASELER H. (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. (1930), First Edition, Near Fine/no dj, quarto, 206pp., bright red cloth hardcover, bright gold lettering on backstrip & decoration on front cover, several color ill's., b&w ill's throughout, binding tight, text unmarked, requires extra postage for International shipping.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Vii + 462 + [1], in 2 parts bound up in one, 2 title plates, engraved frontis of Sidmouth bound in brown leather/marbled boards, raised bands, sl rubbed, odd mark in text, new endpapers, Bookplate of Denis Gray.; Octavo.

Full Leather. Condition: Rare. Bound in full leather with marbled endpapers. All edges gilt. Hinges starting (closed tear to top of front hinge) with tape binding to inside covers. Some rubbing and scratching to covers. Rubbing to corners and edges. Corners bumped. In remarkable condition, given its age. Owner's inscription to front free end page. Owners' names to title page. Some foxing to pages not affecting text. Text clean. [Our rating system: 1. Fine; 2. Near Fine; 3. Very Good; 4. Good; 5. Fair.]. Book.…

First edition. Royal octavo (25 x 17.5cm). pp. [vi],100,[2], With an additional vignette title, folding frontispiece & 20 hand-coloured plates after drawings by Haseler & aquatinted by Daniel Havell plus an engraved map. The scarce first issue not present in the BL nor noted in Davidson's Bibliotheca Devoniensis and thought to be printed in a edition of around 50 copies, the later second issue having two additional plates dated 1819 & 1820. An excellent copy, the engraved title with a few light marks, bound in later 19th C half crushed morocco, gilt, teg. Vg. [Abbey Sceney 307; Bobins 627; Ford 222].…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1915. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Vol:- Volume 2, Pages:- 428, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 2 428 428.…