Summoned by Bells SIGNED Ltd Ed
No. 110 of 125 copies SIGNED by John Betjeman, Fine copy in publisher's decorated green cloth. Dust Jacket very slightly tones or soiled, with a short split to lower joint with neat tape repair to verso, and tiny nicking to spine tips. Presents extremely well.
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Salman Rushdie Midnight's Children, first edition, first printing Knopf New York, 1981. Beautiful modern blue morocco by The Chelsea Bindery, spine lettered and decorated in gilt, raised bands, single rule to boards gilt, twin rule to turn-ins, attractive blue and red patterned endpapers, edges silver, 8vo, New York, 1981.First printing, preceding the English edition which was made up from the American sheets. Fine copy.- $1,616
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Faster Than Thought – The Ferranti Nimrod Digital Computer FIRST BOOK ABOUT COMPUTER GAMES
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Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy,
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La methode curatoire de la maladie Venerienne.
Hery, Thierry de First edition 1552. La Methode Curatoire de la Maladie Venerienne, vulgairement appelle grosse vairolle., 8vo, pp. [16], 272, [2], [28, index], lacking errata leaf but otherwise complete. Woodcut ornamental border to title, red rubricated margins, attractive period gilt gauffered edges, later half calf, Paris, 1552. An excellent copy. A rare copy of the first edition. During the sixteenth century the syphilis epidemic swept Europe, and its treatment was one of the most lucrative forms of medical practice of the day. De Hery was the first in France to promote the mercurial treatment of syphilis. He followed Francis I to Italy after the battle of Pavia to treat soldiers suffering from the disease. 'De Hery made a fortune from treating syphilitic patients. He recommended mercurial inunctions and guaiac internally' (Garrison-Morton).- $4,849
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