He served as director of the society of antiquaries of london from 1771 to 1791. Abaa membership is a privilege extended only to those booksellers who have demonstrated the highest levels of professionalism, ethics, and expertise in the trade. California international antiquarian book fair no date argosy book stores. His firm has handled a wide variety of material from the first folio of shakespeare to the wilder shores. John cary for richard gough s english translation of camdens britannia. Enlarged by the latest discoveries, by richard gough, f. This selection ranges from 1917 to 1969, and really is. Antique books clearly have been around for a long time, but dont let the words antique book or antiquarian book give you the wrong impression. Gough himself wrote that it is in a style superior to any of the maps already described. John gough nichols 18061873, printer and antiquary james elmes 17821862, architect and surveyor.
Acquired by richard gough in 1774, the gough map of the british isles. We have been selling books since 1969 and in that time have published over 200 cata logues. Michael treloar antiquarian booksellers, established in adelaide, south australia, in march 1976, is a longstanding member of the australian and new zealand association of antiquarian booksellers anzaab and the international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab. Richard gough fsa frs 21 october 1735 20 february 1809 was a prominent and influential english antiquarian. Simon finch and voewood rare books simon finch has been a rare book dealer since 1980. Below and over the following pages is a sample of our current stock. Richard goughs history of the shropshire village of myddle was first published in 1834. Whilst our shop in wareham is closed in line with government recommendations, antiquates ltd continues to operate we are taking significant precautions, and many of our staff are working from home, but we are determined to continue to offer our excellent service to both. This listing is free to independent antiquarian bookstores by. Antiquarianbooks, antiquarian booksellers, rare books, old books, antiquarian books, great britain, england, antiquarian booksellers. Antiquary article about antiquary by the free dictionary.
My main interests are tournament books, biographies and history of. Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century. Mar 24, 20 view ten of londons antiquarian bookstores. Or a chorographical description description of the flourishing kingdoms of england, scotland, and ireland, and the islands adjacent.
Our shop, opposite the british museum, is open between 11. I am an antiquarian and secondhand bookseller dealing from private premises by mail and appointment. Ankh antiquarian books established in 1989, specialises in rare antiquarian books and new books on the subject of ancient egypt and history. The business is now in its 95th year as one of the worlds leading suppliers of rare, secondhand, and outofprint books on comparative religion, mysticism, and the occult. We know it well and john bolands praise bookworm, june 14th is well.
Bow windows bookshop, alan shelley, lewes, east sussex. This folio society edition was published in 1983, and edited and with an introduction and notes by david hey, with photographic illustrations by tim stephens. Antiquarian books for sale in manchester mortenbooksellers. The history of myddle folio society oxfams online shop. For a start, the antiquarian bookshop is located on one of londons poshest squares in mayfair, the heart of the establishment, and even boasts a royal warrant just inside the front door. This listing is free to independent antiquarian bookstores by request. Our retail outlet is in the heart of adelaide, opposite the state library of. I specialise in academic and research books, with emphasis on australian, pacific, antarctic, literary works in general, and fine and rare books, and early printed books.
In 2001 the project was awarded a major grant by the leicestershire archaeological and historical society. Serious about books without being stuffy, we are proud of our traditions and history but are continually looking to the future. The antiquarian arm of ej morten booksellers forms an integral part of the business. I specialize in chess literature, because i used to play chess my title is im and i also collect chess books. Explore unique, collectible and unusual items from the finest booksellers in the world. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. Hardback, in cream cloth boards, very slightly grubby on the spine, internally in very good condition. We have a large and varied selection of antiquarian books dating back over 500 years. Richard gough acquired the first rudiments of latin under the tuition of a. Antiquaries and antiquities in eighteenthcentury england jstor. His books and manuscripts relating to anglosaxon and northern literature, all his collections in the department of british topography, and a large number. John regularly exhibits at secondhand book fairs in the uk and europe selling specialist antiquarian and rare books sourced from around the world. By his will gough gave to the university of oxford all his printed books and. Peter harrington specialises in selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, library sets, maps and original artwork.
Correspondence of gough, including letters from him to his mother, 176177. Richard gough, sepulchral monuments in great britain, 17861796, 5 large volumes. Abaa experienced, professional antiquarian booksellers. About us jarndyce antiquarian booksellers, established in 1969, have published over 200 catalogues. Our retail outlet is in the heart of adelaide, opposite the state library of south australia. The biggest antiquarian bookshop from leopoldov is stored in trnava we might, however, recognise scotts caution against blithely following literary footsteps from the example of the coach that, in the antiquary 1816, leaves lovel and the title character stranded by the tide at the hawes inn. Antiquates bookseller based in corfe castle, dorset, uk. More specifically, the term is used for those who study history with particular attention to ancient objects of art or science, archaeological and historic sites, or historic archives and manuscripts.
Translated from the edition published by the author in mdcvii. The nichols archive project has generously been awarded two grants by the bibliographical society. We scoured our vast selection of vintage books for the most beautiful dust jackets, and soon discovered that selecting just 30 was a nearly impossible task. John is a member of the pbfa, aba and ilab professional bodies which specialise in both antiquarian and rare books. Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed. Acquired by richard gough in 1774, the gough map of the british isles is justly famous as one of the earliest maps to depict britain as a geographically recognisable island. Bookbid rare books specializes in rare antiquarian and modern collectible books. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. We publish up to eight catalogues a year covering a wide variety of subjects. Adrian harrington began trading in 1971, as part of harrington brothers in the chelsea antiques market on londons fashionable kings road. We pride ourselves on providing collectors with personalized service.
Voewood rare books is a secondhand and antiquarian book shop, founded 40 years ago by the writer simon gough, and has since been a part of simon finch rare boo. Our online shop remains open, and we can ship domestically and to most international destinations. Some have spent their entire careers in the book business, while others have been lighthouse. Richard gough s history of the shropshire village of myddle was first published in 1834. Gough, richard 17351809, antiquary this page summarises records created by this person the summary includes a brief description of the collections usually including the covering dates of the collection, the name of the archive where they are held, and reference information to help you find the collection. Nov 23, 2011 gough, richard 17351809, antiquary, born on 21 oct. The leading antiquary of his day, richard gough 17351809 promoted the. The antiquarian booksellers association of america was founded in 1949 to promote interest in rare and antiquarian books and book collecting, and to foster collegial relations. Antiquarian bookshop comellas online catalogues of rare antiquarian books 15th 19th century. The father 16811751 went, when only eleven years old, to china with sir richard gough, his uncle, kept all his accounts, and was. Antiquarian books are like the grandparents of books. Gough, richard 17351809, antiquary this page summarises records created by this person the summary includes a brief description of the collections usually including the covering dates of the collection, the name of the archive where they are held, and reference information to. Sir, congratulations to kevin connolly and his able assistant at that excellent bookshop and cafe on lower ormond quay.
Gough, richard 17351809, antiquary the national archives. Society of antiquaries of london publication details. Anecdotes of british topography cambridge library collection blog. Gough, richard dnb00 wikisource, the free online library.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. At the antiquarian book shop in georgetown an historic neighborhood of washington, d. The antiquarian richard gough 17351809 is not to be confused with. An antiquarian or antiquary from the latin antiquarius, meaning pertaining to ancient times is an aficionado or student of antiquities or things of the past.
We are members of the antiquarian booksellers association of america, the leading association of rare book dealers in america. We like all of them to be in the finest possible condition. Think of them as the wise and familiar grandparents of your book collection. We currently list nearly 10,000 books, letters, manuscripts, and artworks on this website, with fresh stock added weekly. We currently list nearly 10,000 books, letters, manuscripts, and artworks on. The nichols archive project institutions of literature. He has had shops in notting hill gate and mayfair and in holt, norfolk. Bookbid has been buying and selling rare books for over 30 years. We embrace the new age of information technology, and combine with it a continuity which has seen us deal with. While our members sell, buy, and appraise books and. Were based in the heart of the dorset countryside, with a wareham antiquarian bookshop housed within a beautiful grade ii listed georgian building, we also travel far and wide to buy, sell and advise on rare books. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. The father 16811751 went, when only eleven years old, to china with sir richard gough, his uncle, kept. Gough himself wrote that it is in a style superior to any of the maps.
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