Editore: Oliver and Boyd, Edinburgh, 1928
Lingua: Inglese
Da: Balfour Books, Sidmouth, DEVON, Regno Unito
EUR 9,39
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrelloHardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. New And Enlarged Edition. Copy in red cloth on boards in unclipped D/J. Jacket spine lightly sunned. Jacket chipped along esges Volume III Covers H-L. Freeof inscriptions. Clean contents. Rough cut pages. This is a heavy book and may require additional powstage.
Editore: Oliver and Boyd, 1934
Da: Munster & Company LLC, ABAA/ILAB, Corvallis, OR, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. Oliver and Boyd, 1934. This volume only; ex-library with minimal markings--only indication is Sacred Heart College Library blind stamp on title page; cover lightly soiled/rubbed, corners and spine ends lightly rubbed/bumped, spine lightly sunned; binding tight; cover, edges, and interior intact and clean except as noted. Due to the size/weight of this item, additional shipping charges will apply on International or Expedited orders. hardcover. Good.
Data di pubblicazione: 1926
Da: Xerxes Fine and Rare Books and Documents, Glen Head, NY, U.S.A.
Condizione: VG. Edinburgh 1926 New and enlarged edition. Hardcover. 4to., cloth. Ink numbers at heel of spine, label inside front cover, small stamp at base of title page. VG. Volume V only.
Data di pubblicazione: 1926
Da: Xerxes Fine and Rare Books and Documents, Glen Head, NY, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. Edinburgh 1926 New and enlarged edition. Hardcover. 4to., 412pp., original dark pink cloth. Ex-library with ink numbers at heel of spine, label inside front cover, small stamp at base of title page. Good plus, no DJ. Volume III only.
Data di pubblicazione: 1926
Da: Xerxes Fine and Rare Books and Documents, Glen Head, NY, U.S.A.
Condizione: VG. Edinburgh 1926 New and enlarged edition. Hardcover. 4to., 421pp., original dark pink cloth. Ex-library with ink numbers at heel of spine, label inside front cover, small stamp at base of title page. VG, no DJ. Volume II only.
Data di pubblicazione: 1926
Da: Xerxes Fine and Rare Books and Documents, Glen Head, NY, U.S.A.
Condizione: VG. Edinburgh 1926 New and enlarged edition. Hardcover. 4to., 463pp., original dark pink cloth. Ex-library with ink numbers at heel of spine, label inside front cover, small stamp at base of title page. VG, no DJ. Volume IV only.
Data di pubblicazione: 1926
Da: Xerxes Fine and Rare Books and Documents, Glen Head, NY, U.S.A.
Condizione: VG. Edinburgh 1926 New and enlarged edition. Hardcover. 4to., 471pp., original dark pink cloth. Ink numbers at heel of spine, label inside front cover, small stamp at base of title page. VG, no DJ. Volume I only.
Editore: Oliver and Boyd, 1926
Lingua: Inglese
Da: Shelley and Son Books (IOBA), Hendersonville, NC, U.S.A.
Membro dell'associazione: IOBA
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Complete 9-Volume Set. 6 original volumes (A-Z and Supplement) plus 3 supplemental volumes. Maroon cloth covers with gilt top edges (except volumes 8 and 9). Fore and bottom edges are uncut. Each volume is about 400 to 600 pages long. Most spines are slightly sunned, and covers have some light wear. A few hinges are starting (but most are fine). Minor age-toning to the pages. Ex-library (at most there are one or two stamps within books, and each volume appears to have had a bookplate removed). Text bodies are free from underlining, highlighting, or notes. PLEASE NOTE: At over 32 lbs. with packaging materials, due to the size and weight of this set, an additional shipping charge will apply, and will be requested after purchase. Full refund if not satisfied.
Editore: Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, revised and enlarged edition, 1928, 1928
Da: Wykeham Books, LONDON, Regno Unito
EUR 28,16
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrelloCloth, 8vo, 463 pp. A single volume, covering titles beginning "M - P" from the latest (1926-62 ) full edition of "Halkett & Laing". (A third edition was begun in 1980, but to date only the first volume covering works to 1640 has been published). The aim was to set out as comprehensive as possible a list of anonymous and pseudonymous works, arranged alphabetically by first word of title (ignoring definite and indefinite articles), giving for each item listed: title (sometimes shortened), size, paging, place, date, author's name, and (in some cases) the authority for attribution of authorship. Very Good in torn and soiled dustwrapper.
Editore: Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, revised and enlarged edition, 1929, 1929
Da: Wykeham Books, LONDON, Regno Unito
EUR 28,16
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrelloBuckram, 8vo, 406 pp. A single volume, covering titles beginning "Q-S." from the latest (1926-62 ) full edition of "Halkett & Laing". (A third edition was begun in 1980, but to date only the first volume covering works to 1640 has been published). The aim was to set out as comprehensive as possible a list of anonymous and pseudonymous works, arranged alphabetically by first word of title (ignoring definite and indefinite articles), giving for each item listed: title (sometimes shortened), size, paging, place, date, author's name, and (in some cases) the authority for attribution of authorship. Very Good in torn and soiled dustwrapper.
Editore: Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, revised and enlarged edition, 1926, 1926
Da: Wykeham Books, LONDON, Regno Unito
EUR 28,16
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrelloCloth, 8vo, 412 pp. A single volume, covering titles beginning "H - L" from the latest (1926-62 ) full edition of "Halkett & Laing". (A third edition was begun in 1980, but to date only the first volume covering works to 1640 has been published). The aim was to set out as comprehensive as possible a list of anonymous and pseudonymous works, arranged alphabetically by first word of title (ignoring definite and indefinite articles), giving for each item listed: title (sometimes shortened), size, paging, place, date, author's name, and (in some cases) the authority for attribution of authorship. Very Good in torn and soiled dustwrapper.
Editore: Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, revised and enlarged edition, 1932, 1932
Da: Wykeham Books, LONDON, Regno Unito
EUR 28,16
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrelloCloth, 8vo, 449 pp. A single volume, covering titles beginning "Q-S." from the latest (1926-62 ) full edition of "Halkett & Laing". (A third edition was begun in 1980, but to date only the first volume covering works to 1640 has been published). The aim was to set out as comprehensive as possible a list of anonymous and pseudonymous works, arranged alphabetically by first word of title (ignoring definite and indefinite articles), giving for each item listed: title (sometimes shortened), size, paging, place, date, author's name, and (in some cases) the authority for attribution of authorship. Very Good in torn and soiled dustwrapper.
Editore: Oliver & Boyd, London, 1926
Lingua: Inglese
Da: Anah Dunsheath RareBooks ABA ANZAAB ILAB, Auckland, NZ, Nuova Zelanda
EUR 109,58
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrelloHardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Very good in original protected dustwrappers. New and enlarged edition. A-Z in 6 vols, supplements, indexes and addenda in 3 vols. Extremely useful set for the bibliographer, giving source of names of pseudonyms or where written without author. Heavy item and more postage will be required.
Editore: Oliver & Boyd, GB, 1926
Da: Richard Sylvanus Williams (Est 1976), WINTERTON, Regno Unito
Prima edizione
EUR 32,36
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrelloHardback. Condizione sovraccoperta: No DW. 1st Edition. Published 1926-1962. Consists of an A-Z in six volumes with supplements and indexes in a further three volumes and covers the period 1476-1950. Original burgundy cloth. An EX-REFERENCE LIBRARY SET typically with a label or number at the base of the spine (sometimes removed or partly removed), a label at the start of the book and a library stamp on the title page (or verso) often stamped withdrawn. (All have dustwrappers but some are in poor condition). Books are generally in very good condition or better. SPECIAL POSTAGE RATES APPLY GB £20. Not available overseas.
Editore: Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, Revised and Enlarged edition 1926-62 (including Vol VIII : supplement for 1900-1950 and Vol IX : Addenda), 1926
Da: Wykeham Books, LONDON, Regno Unito
EUR 58,68
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrello9 vols, cloth, 8vo, approximately 4000 pp in all. Almost 70,000 entries. Still the best bibliography of anonymous and pseudonymous works in English. Complete set of 9 volumes, as follows: Volumes 1-6 (published 1926 - 1932) : the main volumes, containing an alphabetical listing from A-Z and at the end of Volume 6 a first supplement (pages 273 -449), Volume 7 (published 1934) containing the index (by authors, initials and psedonyms) and the second supplement, Volume 8, (published 1956) by Dennis E. Rhodes and Anna E. C. Simoni, extending the coverage from 1900 to 1949 and Volume 9 (published in 1962) addenda to the above 8 volumes. The main volumes set out as comprehensive as possible a list of anonymous and pseudonymous works, arranged alphabetically by first word of title (ignoring definite and indefinite articles), giving for each item listed: title (sometimes shortened), size, paging, place, date, author's name, and (in some cases) the authority for attribution of authorship. This second edition set of "Halkett & Laing" remains much the best and fullest guide to the true authorship of works in English published anonymously or under pseudonyms, covering approximately 65,000 works. (A third edition was begun in 1980, but to date only the first volume covering works to 1640 has been published). A few minor marks to spines, near Very Good.
Editore: Oliver & Boyd, GB, 1926
Da: Richard Sylvanus Williams (Est 1976), WINTERTON, Regno Unito
Prima edizione
EUR 48,26
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrelloHardback. Condizione: VG+. Condizione sovraccoperta: No DW. 1st Edition. Published 1926-1962 Original strong burgundy cloth lettered in gold. This set looks barely used but has a a little shelf wear. SPECIAL POSTAGE RATES APPLY Packed weight 15 kilos.
Editore: Oliver & Boyd, Edinburg & London
Da: Dale A. Sorenson, Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
Membro dell'associazione: IOBA
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. New & Enlarged Edition. New and Enlarged Edition. 8 Volumes. Edinburg & London: Oliver and Boyd, 1926-1932, 1956. 10.5" x 7.25". Cloth, very good condition, lightly worn at edges, ex-library with markings. Vol. 8 (1900-1950) published 1956 and compiled by Denis Rhodes and Anna Simoni.; 10.5 x 7.25 inches.
Editore: Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, Revised and Enlarged edition 1926-62 (including Vol VIII : supplement for 1900-1950 and Vol IX : Addenda), 1926
Da: Wykeham Books, LONDON, Regno Unito
EUR 93,88
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrello9 vols, cloth, 8vo, approximately 4000 pp in all. Almost 70,000 entries. Still the best bibliography of anonymous and pseudonymous works in English. Complete set of 9 volumes, as follows: Volumes 1-6 (published 1926 - 1932) : the main volumes, containing an alphabetical listing from A-Z and at the end of Volume 6 a first supplement (pages 273 -449), Volume 7 (published 1934) containing the index (by authors, initials and psedonyms) and the second supplement, Volume 8, (published 1956) by Dennis E. Rhodes and Anna E. C. Simoni, extending the coverage from 1900 to 1949 and Volume 9 (published in 1962) addenda to the above 8 volumes. The main volumes set out as comprehensive as possible a list of anonymous and pseudonymous works, arranged alphabetically by first word of title (ignoring definite and indefinite articles), giving for each item listed: title (sometimes shortened), size, paging, place, date, author's name, and (in some cases) the authority for attribution of authorship. This second edition set of "Halkett & Laing" remains much the best and fullest guide to the true authorship of works in English published anonymously or under pseudonyms, covering approximately 65,000 works. (A third edition was begun in 1980, but to date only the first volume covering works to 1640 has been published). A Good sound set, covers a little rubbed with some small marks and fingersoiling.
Editore: Oliver & Boyd,, Edinburgh And London,, 1926
EUR 93,88
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrelloHardcover. Condizione: Good. New And Enlarged Edition. Hardback. No Dustjacket. 9 volumes (complete). 1926-62. Large 8vos (18cm x 27cm). pp 4116. Volumes 8 & 9 are first editions, published in 1956 and 1962. Volume 9 has dust jacket. This set is very heavy, and delivery costs may be a consideration especially outside Britain. Ex Library copy with a few stamps and labels but basically a sound VG set.
Editore: Edinburgh; Oliver & Boyd 1926-1934, 1934
Da: Chaucer Bookshop ABA ILAB, Canterbury, Regno Unito
EUR 115,00
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrelloEight volumes: Volumes 1-6 (published 1926 - 1932) : the main volumes, containing an alphabetical listing from A-Z and at the end of Volume 6 a first supplement (pages 273-449), Volume 7 (published 1934) containing the index (by authors, initials and psedonyms), Volume 8 published in 1956, contains alphabetical listings from A to Z for the years 1900 - 1950. Large 8vo. clothbound hardbacks, gilt. Almost 3,000pp. and approximately 65,000 entries. This is not an ex-library set and there are no marks or inscriptions. Slight dulling to gilt lettering on spines, small paint splashes to spine of Volume 3, but overall a VERY GOOD SET. (Shelf 256) Over 20,000 books in stock - please come and browse. Credit and (UK) debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.
Editore: Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, Revised and Enlarged edition 1926-62 (including Vol VIII : supplement for 1900-1950 and Vol IX : Addenda), 1926
Da: Wykeham Books, LONDON, Regno Unito
EUR 146,69
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrello9 vols, cloth, 8vo, approximately 4000 pp in all. Almost 70,000 entries. Still the best bibliography of anonymous and pseudonymous works in English. Complete set of 9 volumes, as follows: Volumes 1-6 (published 1926 - 1932) : the main volumes, containing an alphabetical listing from A-Z and at the end of Volume 6 a first supplement (pages 273 -449), Volume 7 (published 1934) containing the index (by authors, initials and psedonyms) and the second supplement, Volume 8, (published 1956) by Dennis E. Rhodes and Anna E. C. Simoni, extending the coverage from 1900 to 1949 and Volume 9 (published in 1962) addenda to the above 8 volumes. The main volumes set out as comprehensive as possible a list of anonymous and pseudonymous works, arranged alphabetically by first word of title (ignoring definite and indefinite articles), giving for each item listed: title (sometimes shortened), size, paging, place, date, author's name, and (in some cases) the authority for attribution of authorship. This second edition set of "Halkett & Laing" remains much the best and fullest guide to the true authorship of works in English published anonymously or under pseudonyms, covering approximately 65,000 works. (A third edition was begun in 1980, but to date only the first volume covering works to 1640 has been published). A well-used but sound and clean set with the spines of the first 7 volumes rubbed and the rear board of Volume II bruised at the lower fore-edge corner, otherwise Good.
Editore: Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, Revised and Enlarged edition 1926-62 (including Vol VIII : supplement for 1900-1950 and Vol IX : Addenda), 1926
Da: Wykeham Books, LONDON, Regno Unito
EUR 164,29
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrello9 vols, cloth, 8vo, approximately 4000 pp in all. Almost 70,000 entries. Still the best bibliography of anonymous and pseudonymous works in English. Complete set of 9 volumes, as follows: Volumes 1-6 (published 1926 - 1932) : the main volumes, containing an alphabetical listing from A-Z and at the end of Volume 6 a first supplement (pages 273 -449), Volume 7 (published 1934) containing the index (by authors, initials and psedonyms) and the second supplement, Volume 8, (published 1956) by Dennis E. Rhodes and Anna E. C. Simoni, extending the coverage from 1900 to 1949 and Volume 9 (published in 1962) addenda to the above 8 volumes. The main volumes set out as comprehensive as possible a list of anonymous and pseudonymous works, arranged alphabetically by first word of title (ignoring definite and indefinite articles), giving for each item listed: title (sometimes shortened), size, paging, place, date, author's name, and (in some cases) the authority for attribution of authorship. This second edition set of "Halkett & Laing" remains much the best and fullest guide to the true authorship of works in English published anonymously or under pseudonyms, covering approximately 65,000 works. (A third edition was begun in 1980, but to date only the first volume covering works to 1640 has been published). A Very Good clean set.
Editore: Oliver & Boyd Ltd, Edinburgh, 1926
Da: Barter Books Ltd, Alnwick, NORTH, Regno Unito
Membro dell'associazione: IOBA
EUR 172,51
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrelloRed hardback cloth cover. Condizione: Very Good. New and Enlarged Edition. VG : in very good condition with dust jacket [except for the first volume]. Wrappers rubbed and edge chipped with some loss. Some light spotting to page ends. 270mm x 180mm (11" x 7"). 4085pp. This famous dictionary gives a key to the authorship of anonymous and pseudonymous works published during the whole period of book production in the English language from the fifteenth century to 1950. The new and enlarged edition of Halkett and Laing appeared in six volumes between 1926 and 1932 and was followed in 1934 by a final volume containing an index and a second supplement. Two further supplementary volumes were issued; the first [volume VIII, published 1956] containing editions from 1900 as far as 1949, and the second [volume IX, published 1962] consisting entirely of additions and corrections to the period before 1900. [The latter two volumes have been edited by Dennis E. Rhodes and Anna E. C. Simoni]. Heavy item - shipping supplement may apply for overseas.
Editore: Oliver and Boyd, 1926
Da: Arader Galleries of Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. all books in fine shape orange red boards hardly used vols 1-6 is a-z vol 7 is index. ( sesslers book store).
Editore: Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, 1926
Da: Sue Lloyd-Davies Books, CARMARTHEN, Regno Unito
EUR 176,03
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrelloHardcover. Condizione: Very Good-. NINE volumes: Revised and Enlarged Edition 1926 to 1962. Volumes 1-6 (published 1926 - 1932) : the main volumes, containing an alphabetical listing from A-Z and at the end of Volume 6 a first supplement (pages 273-449) , Volume 7 (published 1934) containing the index (by authors, initials and psedonyms) , Volume 8 published in 1956, by Dennis E. Rhodes and Anna E. C Simoni, contains alphabetical listings from A to Z for the years 1900 - 1950. And the Ninth Volume 1962 of Addenda to the above 8 volumes, is included, with a dustjacket (d/j good only). An ex-REFERENCE library set. Small circular marks to the foot of the spines where lib labels have been removed, light fading and dull gilt to each of the first 7 volumes. An (Ex) Reference Lib label to each front pastedown and the occasional small (c. 0.5cm) circular lib stamp - minimal marks - the volumes show very little signs of use, internally very clean and tight. Volumes 8 and 9 are a darker red, but all volumes have some external fading. The Second Edition of "Halkett & Laing" , and remains the best and fullest guide known. This set is of course large and overweight and will require extra postage for International customers only. Images available on Request ; Large 4to 10" - 12" tall.
Editore: Haskell House Publishers Ltd, New York, 1971 reprint of the revised and enlarged edition published in 1926-34, 1971
Da: Wykeham Books, LONDON, Regno Unito
EUR 211,23
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrello7 vols, cloth, 8vo, pp. Over 50,000 entries. Still the best bibliography of anonymous and pseudonymous works in English. Set of 7 volumes, being reprints of: Volumes 1-6 ( first published 1926 - 1932) : the main volumes, containing an alphabetical listing from A-Z and at the end of Volume 6 a first supplement (pages 273 -449); and Volume 7 (first published 1934) containing the index (by authors, initials and psedonyms) and the second supplement, (NB This set does NOT include two later volumes: Volume 8 ( first published 1956) which extended the coverage from 1900 to 1949 and Volume 9 (first published in 1962) containing addenda to the above 8 volumes. ) The 7 main volumes set out as comprehensive as possible a list of anonymous and pseudonymous works, arranged alphabetically by first word of title (ignoring definite and indefinite articles), giving for each item listed: title (sometimes shortened), size, paging, place, date, author's name, and (in some cases) the authority for attribution of authorship. Fine.
Editore: Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, Revised and Enlarged edition 1926-34, 1926
Da: Wykeham Books, LONDON, Regno Unito
EUR 281,64
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrello7 vols, cloth, 8vo, almost 3, 000 pp. Approximately 65,000 entries. Still the best bibliography of anonymous and pseudonymous works in English. This set of 7 volumes comprises Volumes 1-6 (published 1926 - 1932) : the main volumes, containing an alphabetical listing from A-Z and at the end of Volume 6 a first supplement (pages 273 -449), and Volume 7 (published 1934) containing the index (by authors, initials and pseudonyms) and the second supplement. [ Please note: it does not include Volume 8, (published 1956) by Dennis E. Rhodes and Anna E. C. Simoni, extending the coverage from 1900 to 1949 and Volume 9 (published in 1962) - addenda to the above 8 volumes.] The main volumes set out as comprehensive as possible a list of anonymous and pseudonymous works, arranged alphabetically by first word of title (ignoring definite and indefinite articles), giving for each item listed: title (sometimes shortened), size, paging, place, date, author's name, and (in some cases) the authority for attribution of authorship. This second edition set of "Halkett & Laing" remains much the best and fullest guide to the true authorship of works in English published anonymously or under pseudonyms, covering approximately 65,000 works. (A third edition was begun in 1980, but to date only the first volume covering works to 1640 has been published). A good/ Near Very Good set in soiled and chipped dustwrappers.
Editore: Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, Revised and Enlarged edition 1926-62 (including Vol VIII : supplement for 1900-1950 and Vol IX : Addenda), 1926
Da: Wykeham Books, LONDON, Regno Unito
EUR 300,42
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrello9 vols, cloth, 8vo, approximately 4000 pp in all. Almost 70,000 entries. Still the best bibliography of anonymous and pseudonymous works in English. Complete set of 9 volumes, as follows: Volumes 1-6 (published 1926 - 1932) : the main volumes, containing an alphabetical listing from A-Z and at the end of Volume 6 a first supplement (pages 273 -449), Volume 7 (published 1934) containing the index (by authors, initials and psedonyms) and the second supplement, Volume 8, (published 1956) by Dennis E. Rhodes and Anna E. C. Simoni, extending the coverage from 1900 to 1949 and Volume 9 (published in 1962) addenda to the above 8 volumes. The main volumes set out as comprehensive as possible a list of anonymous and pseudonymous works, arranged alphabetically by first word of title (ignoring definite and indefinite articles), giving for each item listed: title (sometimes shortened), size, paging, place, date, author's name, and (in some cases) the authority for attribution of authorship. This second edition set of "Halkett & Laing" remains much the best and fullest guide to the true authorship of works in English published anonymously or under pseudonyms, covering approximately 65,000 works. (A third edition was begun in 1980, but to date only the first volume covering works to 1640 has been published). A Good clean set, some slight rubbing and minor marks to covers, and some variation in the cloth colour between different volumes.
Editore: Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, Revised and Enlarged edition 1926-62 (including Vol VIII : supplement for 1900-1950 and Vol IX : Addenda), 1926
Da: Wykeham Books, LONDON, Regno Unito
EUR 328,59
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrello9 vols, cloth, 8vo, approximately 4000 pp in all. Almost 70,000 entries. Still the best bibliography of anonymous and pseudonymous works in English. Complete set of 9 volumes, as follows: Volumes 1-6 (published 1926 - 1932) : the main volumes, containing an alphabetical listing from A-Z and at the end of Volume 6 a first supplement (pages 273 -449), Volume 7 (published 1934) containing the index (by authors, initials and psedonyms) and the second supplement, Volume 8, (published 1956) by Dennis E. Rhodes and Anna E. C. Simoni, extending the coverage from 1900 to 1949 and Volume 9 (published in 1962) addenda to the above 8 volumes. The main volumes set out as comprehensive as possible a list of anonymous and pseudonymous works, arranged alphabetically by first word of title (ignoring definite and indefinite articles), giving for each item listed: title (sometimes shortened), size, paging, place, date, author's name, and (in some cases) the authority for attribution of authorship. This second edition set of "Halkett & Laing" remains much the best and fullest guide to the true authorship of works in English published anonymously or under pseudonyms, covering approximately 65,000 works. (A third edition was begun in 1980, but to date only the first volume covering works to 1640 has been published). A little faded on spines, boards slightly rubbed, contents Very Good.
Editore: Oliver and Boyd 1926-1934, Edinburgh; London, 1926
EUR 580,89
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrelloCloth. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Not Stated (illustratore). Seven volumes of the new and enlarged edition of the dictionary of anonymous and pseudonymous English literature, with the original dust wrappers. Seven volumes of the new and enlarged edition of this work in the publisher's original cloth bindings, with the original unclipped dust wrappers. Top edges gilt.A set of seven volumes of Halkett and Laing's Dictionary of Anonymous and Pseudonymous English Literature, edited and enlarged by Dr James Kennedy, W. A. Smith and A. F. Johnson.After Samuel Halkett's death in 1871, the materials he collected for a dictionary of anonymous literature were given to John Laing. Laing enlarged the collection but passed away before the work was published. The work was then edited and published by Laing's daughter.This set comprises volumes I to VI (published 1926 to 1932) of the main volumes, which contain the alphabetically arranged dictionary, with a supplement to the rear of volume VI. In addition, this set includes volume VII (published 1934), which contains the index (by authors, initials and pseudonyms) and the second supplement. Two extra volumes, not included in this set, were later added in 1956 and 1962. In the publisher's original cloth bindings, with the original unclipped dust wrappers. Externally, smart, with very light shelf wear to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are untrimmed but very bright and clean. Dust wrappers are generally smart, with light chipping to the wraps, more so to the head and tail of the spine, and closed tears to the flyleaves. Light marks to the wraps and sunning to the spines of the wraps. Scattering of spots to the spines of the wraps to volumes II-VI. Two tape repairs to the rear of the wrap, and a loss to the tail of the spine of the wraps, to volume IV. Ink mark to the front of the wrap to volume V. Fine. book.