Richard gough antiquarian bookshop

Anecdotes of british topography cambridge library collection blog. 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. Richard gough, sepulchral monuments in great britain, 17861796, 5 large volumes. We pride ourselves on providing collectors with personalized service. 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. 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. Abaa experienced, professional antiquarian booksellers. Or a chorographical description description of the flourishing kingdoms of england, scotland, and ireland, and the islands adjacent. John is a member of the pbfa, aba and ilab professional bodies which specialise in both antiquarian and rare books. We publish up to eight catalogues a year covering a wide variety of subjects. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. John gough nichols 18061873, printer and antiquary james elmes 17821862, architect and surveyor. The father 16811751 went, when only eleven years old, to china with sir richard gough, his uncle, kept.

His books and manuscripts relating to anglosaxon and northern literature, all his collections in the department of british topography, and a large number. Nov 23, 2011 gough, richard 17351809, antiquary, born on 21 oct. Our shop, opposite the british museum, is open between 11. 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. His earliest antiquarian publication was an elaborate disquisition on the history of. Gough, richard 17351809, antiquary the national archives. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. The antiquarian richard gough 17351809 is not to be confused with. Some have spent their entire careers in the book business, while others have been lighthouse. John regularly exhibits at secondhand book fairs in the uk and europe selling specialist antiquarian and rare books sourced from around the world.

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. The nichols archive project institutions of literature. Richard goughs history of the shropshire village of myddle was first published in 1834. Antiquarian books are like the grandparents of books. Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed. Antiquaries and antiquities in eighteenthcentury england jstor.

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. Our more than four hundred members hail from an impressively diverse array of backgrounds. My main interests are tournament books, biographies and history of. We like all of them to be in the finest possible condition. The second of these, in 2000, was associated with the name of the antiquarian booksellers association. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Peter harrington specialises in selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, library sets, maps and original artwork. Antiquarian books for sale in manchester mortenbooksellers. Our online shop remains open, and we can ship domestically and to most international destinations. Gough, richard dnb00 wikisource, the free online library. By his will gough gave to the university of oxford all his printed books and. The father 16811751 went, when only eleven years old, to china with sir richard gough, his uncle, kept all his accounts, and was. Bookbid rare books specializes in rare antiquarian and modern collectible books.

Antiquary article about antiquary by the free dictionary. Our retail outlet is in the heart of adelaide, opposite the state library of south australia. This selection ranges from 1917 to 1969, and really is. Gough, richard 17351809, antiquary, born on 21 oct. We currently list nearly 10,000 books, letters, manuscripts, and artworks on. Antiquarianbooks, antiquarian booksellers, rare books, old books, antiquarian books, great britain, england, antiquarian booksellers. Think of them as the wise and familiar grandparents of your book collection. The antiquarian arm of ej morten booksellers forms an integral part of the business. 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. I specialize in chess literature, because i used to play chess my title is im and i also collect chess books.

Richard gough acquired the first rudiments of latin under the tuition of a. Explore unique, collectible and unusual items from the finest booksellers in the world. Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Hardback, in cream cloth boards, very slightly grubby on the spine, internally in very good condition. Adrian harrington began trading in 1971, as part of harrington brothers in the chelsea antiques market on londons fashionable kings road. We have a large and varied selection of antiquarian books dating back over 500 years. At the antiquarian book shop in georgetown an historic neighborhood of washington, d. Antiquarian bookshop comellas online catalogues of rare antiquarian books 15th 19th century. Bow windows bookshop, alan shelley, lewes, east sussex. The history of myddle folio society oxfams online shop. He has had shops in notting hill gate and mayfair and in holt, norfolk. 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.

The nichols archive project has generously been awarded two grants by the bibliographical society. 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. Abaa membership is a privilege extended only to those booksellers who have demonstrated the highest levels of professionalism, ethics, and expertise in the trade. Translated from the edition published by the author in mdcvii. In 2001 the project was awarded a major grant by the leicestershire archaeological and historical society. The leading antiquary of his day, richard gough 17351809 promoted the. 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. Mar 24, 20 view ten of londons antiquarian bookstores. Society of antiquaries of london publication details. Acquired by richard gough in 1774, the gough map of the british isles. His firm has handled a wide variety of material from the first folio of shakespeare to the wilder shores. Richard gough s history of the shropshire village of myddle was first published in 1834. Correspondence of gough, including letters from him to his mother, 176177.

All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. 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. 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. Simon finch and voewood rare books simon finch has been a rare book dealer since 1980. Ankh antiquarian books established in 1989, specialises in rare antiquarian books and new books on the subject of ancient egypt and history.

Gough himself wrote that it is in a style superior to any of the maps. Richard gough fsa frs 21 october 1735 20 february 1809 was a prominent and influential english antiquarian. Serious about books without being stuffy, we are proud of our traditions and history but are continually looking to the future. John cary for richard gough s english translation of camdens britannia. We embrace the new age of information technology, and combine with it a continuity which has seen us deal with. Richard gough fsa frs 21 october 1735 20 february 1809 was a prominent and. Below and over the following pages is a sample of our current stock. California international antiquarian book fair no date argosy book stores. 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. 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. 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.

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. 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. I am an antiquarian and secondhand bookseller dealing from private premises by mail and appointment. We know it well and john bolands praise bookworm, june 14th is well. 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. Antiquates bookseller based in corfe castle, dorset, uk. This listing is free to independent antiquarian bookstores by request. Gough himself wrote that it is in a style superior to any of the maps already described. Sir, congratulations to kevin connolly and his able assistant at that excellent bookshop and cafe on lower ormond quay. We currently list nearly 10,000 books, letters, manuscripts, and artworks on this website, with fresh stock added weekly.