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SAMUEL ROGERS' BOOKS. 56 BROUGHAM'S (Lord) Present State of the Law, comprising his celebrated Speech in the House of Commons in 1828, with Index and Table, &c. large and fine paper, 4to. bds. 88-(only 30 copies printed) 1828 "To Samuel Rogers, Esq. with Mr. Brougham's compts. (one of thirty copies.)"-Autograph Inscription by Lord Brougham. 57 BROWNE'S (J. Hawkins) Poetical Works, Lat. and English, portrait by Ravenet, 8vo. calf gill, 38 6d 1768 With pencil notes; this was formerly Sam. Parkes' copy presented to him by the author's son.

58 BRUMOY, Théâtre des Grecs, nouvelle édition augmentée (par Brotier, Port Dutheil, Rochefort, et Prevost), numerous engravings by Marillier, 13 vols. 8vo. hf. russia, £1. 18

1785-9 This appears to have been a favorite book with Mr. Rogers; conaining many of his pencil marks and references.

69 BRYDGES' (Sir Harford) Account of the Mission to the Court of Persia in 1807-11, plates, 2 vols. 8vo. 7s 6d 1834 Presentation copy to Mr. Rogers, with an interesting autograph note fom the author.

60 BRYDONE'S Tour through Sicily and Malta, map, 2 vols. TO. calf gilt, with the following on the fly leaf in Mr. Rogers' writing, 188

1776

August 17th, 1815. Met Glover in St. James St. Did Brydone go to Final "I saw him at the top; but his book gave offence to many pe, and they endeavoured to destroy its credit." "Had you the View which he describes?" "The mist was so thick we saw nothing. The w never consulted as on the subject."-S. R.

61 BUNYAN'S (J.) Works complete, with Life, edited by Chandler and Wilson, fine portraits and engravings by Sturt, 2 vols. folio, calf, £1. 18s

1736 Mr. Rogers' copy, with book plate; this is the first illustrated edition, Stuit's fine plates to Pilgrim's Progress, &c.

62 BURGESS' (Dr.) Physiology or Mechanism of Blushing,

Bro. cloth, 38 6d

1839

63 BURGON'S (W.) Petea and other Poems, thick paper, Bqr. 8vo. cloth, 38 6d Oxf., 1846 "To Samuel Rogers, Esq. from his obliged and affectionate servant

writer."

44 BURN'S Descriptive Catalogue of the London Traders' Tavern, and Coffee House Tokens, current in the XVIIth Century, portrait, 8vo. cloth, 128 6d

1853 Privately printed; Presentation copy to Mr. Rogers, with the compli. metary inscription of the Committee. (Beaufort's celebrated cabinet, comprising nearly 1200 tokens.)

65 BURNS' Poems chiefly in the Scottish Dialect, port. (with bookplate) second edition, 8vo. calf, 78 6d Edin., 1787 6 BURNS' Works including his Correspondence, Life and Glossary by Currie, with the RELIQUES of BURNS by Cromek, portrait, 5 vols. 8vo. calf, fine copy, £1. 48

1801-8 Mr. Rogers' copy of this genuine library edition; with his bookplate. 67 BURTON'S Anatomy of Melancholy, greatly augmented, EIGHTH AND BEST EDITION, engraved title containing portrait by Le Blon, folio, calf, scarce, £1. 88-(with book(late) 1676 (BURTON'S (R.) History of Ireland, being an accouut of al the Battles, Sieges, &c. and of the Rebellion of 1641, &c. many woodcut portraits, sm. 4to. calf neat, 4s 6d Rep., 1811 BUTLER'S Hudibras, with large Annotations by Grey and Copious Index, BALDWIN'S FINE EDITION, with portraits and beautiful woodcuts, 3 vols. 8vo. calf gilt, £1. 88 1819 70 BUTLER'S (S.) Genuine Remains in Verse and Prose, with Notes by Thyer, 2 vols. sm. 8vo. calf, 38 6d 71 BYRON'S (Lord) Poetical Works, including Don Juan, large type edition, also Hobhouse's Illustrations to Childe Harold, 9 vols. 8vo. calf, uniform, contents lettered, £1. 58 -(with bookplate)

1759

1819-23

72 CESAR'S Commentaries and Select Orations, translated by Duncan, port. and maps, front. 2 vols. 8vo. calf, 58 1756-79 With bookplate of Mr. Rogers' father.

73 CALABRELLA'S (Baroness De) Tempter and the Tempted, 3 vols. post 8vo. calf gilt, very neat, 78 6d (pub. at 21. 11s 6d in bds.)

Presentation copy from the authoress to Mr. Rogers.

1842

SAMUEL ROGERS' BOOKS.

74 CAMDEN'S Remains concerning Britain, enlarged with many rare Antiquities by J. Philipot, Somerset Herald, fine portrait, sm. 4to. russia, 88 6d 1636

Mr. Rogers' copy, with bookplate. Treats of Languages, Surnames, Monies, Apparell, Preverbs, Epitaphs, &c.

75 CAMDEN'S Britannica sive Florentissimorum Regnorum Angliæ Scotia, Hiberniæ, &c. engravings and maps, thick sm. 4to. calf, 58 1600

This copy, from Mr. Rogers' collection, contains some old and curious genealogical additions in MS. apparently made three years after its publication. 76 CAMDEN SOCIETY'S PUBLICATIONS complete from the commencement in 1838 to 1854 inclusive, 61 vols. sm. 4to. cloth, £6. 108 1838-54

Mr. ROGERS' SUBSCRIPTION COPY, with a long complimentary note addressed to him by the secretary of the Society.

77 CAMOENS, Lusiade, traduit du Portugais par Duperron de Castera, numerous spirited engravings by Scotin, 3 vols. 12mo. calf gilt, 58 6d Paris, 1735 With Mr. Rogers' bookplate; and autographs of Guyon de Sardière in each volume.

78 CAMPBELL'S (T.) Theodric, a Domestic Tale, and other Poems, first edition, 12mo. bds. 98

1824 AUTOGRAPH BY T. CAMPBELL.

"To S. Rogers, Esq. with best regards from the Author."

79 CAMPBELL'S Pilgrim of Glencoe and other Poems, front. post 8vo. 128 1842

To Samuel Rogers, Esq. with the profound esteem of the author."

80 CARACCI'S (A.) DRAWING BOOK of TRADES and HUMAN FIGURES, 80 large and spirited etchings in the coarse line style in imitation of the original drawings, folio, vellum, scarce, £1. 108 Roma, 1646

Fine copy from Mr. Rogers' collection: these interesting studies were the fruit of the leisure hours of Caracci.

1852

81 CARLYLE'S Life of John Sterling, post 8vo. cloth, (with 82 CARY'S (H. F.) Lives of English Poets from Johnson to bookplate), 88 6d Kirke White, fcap. 8vo. cloth, 38 6d

1846

83 CARY'S Early French Poets, notices and translations of, fcap. 8vo. cloth, 38 6d "With the author's compliments." 1846 84 CATALOGUE of the BRITISH MUSEUM MSS. added during the years from 1836 to 1845 inclusive, 2 vols. roy. 8vo. bds. 88-(with bookplate) Privately printed, 1836-45 Also, Catalogue of the Printed Books in the British Museum, Vol. 1. (the letter A complete) folio, cloth, 1841. 85 CATALOGUE of the Extensive Library in Red Cross St., London, founded by Dr. Williams (known as the "Dissenters' Library,") 8vo. bds. 28

1801

86 CATULLUS, Tibullus et Gallus, Lat. et Français, on opposite pages, finely printed on thick paper, with vignettes, 1771 87 CERVANTES, DON QUICHOTTE, traduit et annoté par L. by Eisen, 2 vols. 8vo. calf, 58 Viardot, ILLUSTRATED EDITION, several hundred engravings by Tony Johannot, 2 vols. roy. 8vo. sd. £1. 88 Paris, 1838 PRINTED ENTIRELY on INDIA PAPER, and probably Unique. 88 CHALON'S (J.) Costumes of Paris, 24 fine coloured engravings (each containing several figures,) illustrative of costume, occupations, manners, and customs, imp. 4to. half morocco, 108 6d-(with bookplate)

1822

89 CHAMBERS' (Rob.) Cyclopædia of English Literature, 2 vols. roy. 8vo. hf. cf. 12s Mr. Rogers' copy with bookplate-1844 90 CHANSONS Choisies, avec les Airs Notés, 4 vols. in 2, 24mo. calf neat, 78 6d

BEST EDITION: Mr. Rogers' bookplate inserted.

1783

1903

91 CHATTERTON'S Works complete, with Life by Gregory, edited by R. Southey and Cottle, fronts. 3 vols. 8vo. calf extra, gilt leaves, fine copy, scarce, £1. 88 CHESTERFIELD'S (Lord) Letters to his Son and Miscellaneous Works, with Life by Maty, 4 vols. 4to. russia gilt, yellow edges, fine copies from Mr. Rogers' collection, with bookplate, 188

92

1774

93 CHESTERFIELD and JOHNSON, Comparative V their Lives, Characters, and Writings, sm. 8vo. calf, “ (with bookplate)

SAMUEL ROGERS' BOOKS.

SAMUEL ROGERS' BOOKS. 94 CHINESE. PERCY'S Miscellaneous Pieces relating to the Chinese (Drama, Tales, &c.), engravings, 2 vols. 12mo. 4s 6d 1761

Presentation copy from the Editor (Bp. Percy) to the learned Dr. Farmer, with autograph inscription; subsequently Mr. R.'s copy with bookplate. 95 CHINESE.-Han Kiou Chouan, or The Pleasing History, translated from the Chinese, with Chinese Proverbs, Poetry, folding engravings, 4 vols. 12mo. in 2, hf. russia, 78 6d— Mr. Rogers' autograph in each volume 1761 96 CHINESE Traveller; containing a Historical Description of China, the Manners of the Chinese, &c. port. 2 vols. 12mo. neatly bound, 48-(with bookplate of T. Rogers, the poet's Father) 1772 97 CICERO'S Cato Major, transl. with Notes by BENJ. FRANKLIN, portrait of Franklin, 1778-Observations on the Life of Cicero, 1733-Martial's Select Epigrams, transl. by Hay, 1755, 3 vols. 8vo. in 1, calf neat, 6s 6d 1733-78 Archdeacon Nares' and subsequently Mr. Rogers' copy.

98 CICERO'S Brutus, or History of Famous Orators; also his Orator, translated by E. Jones, 8vo. calf, by Kalthoeber, 48 6d-(with bookplate) 1776 99 CICERO'S Orations translated by Guthrie, 3 vols. 8vo. calf neat, 78 6d

1778

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Autograph and pencil notes by Mr. Rogers. 104 CICERON, Tusculanes, traduites par Bouhier et d'Olivet, avec des Remarques, 3 vols. 12mo. calf, 28 Paris, 1737 105 CLARENDON'S Life written by himself, printed from his original MSS. 2 vols. 8vo. calf, 88 Oxford, 1760 106 CLARKE'S (Sir J. M.D.) Sanative Influence of Climate, with an account of the best places of resort for Invalids, post 8vo. 38 6d

1841 "Mr. Samuel Rogers, with the Author's best respects." 107 CLAUDIANUS, cum Interp. et Annot. Pyrrhonis in Usum Delphini, front. 4to. old red morocco, gilt leaves, Paris, 1677 This copy has evidently been read by the Poet, as it contains his usual pencil marks.

10s 6d

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115 CONEY'S ANCIENT CATHEDRALS, Hotels de Ville, and other Grand Examples of Gothic Architecture in France, Holland, Germany and Italy, with 32 very large and fine engravings, original impressions, atlas folic, cloth, £3. 108 (pub. at £10. 108) 1832

116 CONGREVE'S Poetical and Dramatic Works, BASKERMr. Rogers' (early) copy of this splendid work, with bookplate. VILLE'S FINE EDITION, printed with large and beautiful type, portrait, 3 vols. roy. 8vo. calf neat, £1. 10s—(with bookplate) 1761

117 CONSTABLE'S LANDSCAPES, characteristic of English Scenery, 23 beautiful engravings, BRILLIANT ORIGINAL INDIA PROOFS, complete in 5 parts, oblong folio, £3. 3s 1833

"Samuel Rogers, Esq. with Mr. Constable's compliments." 118 COOKE'S Medallic History of Imperial Rome, 61 plates containing several hundred neatly engraved coins ond medals, 2 vols. 4to. calf, neatly gilt, £1. 48 (scarce, recently priced 119 COOPER'S (Fenimore) Pilot, a Tale of the Sea, third £3.88)

edition, 3 vols. sm. 8vo. cloth, 4s 6d

1781

1831

120 COXE'S (W.) Historical Tour in Monmouthshire, with upwards of 80 fine engravings of Antiquities, Views, Portraits, &c. by SIR R. COLT HOARE, Harding and Byrne, 2 vols. 4to. bright calf gilt, £2.88

1801

Fine original copy from Rogers' collection with early and beautiful impressions of the plates; and Bookplate.

121 COWPER'S Poems, 2 vols. 8vo. calf, Mr. Rogers' copy with his bookplate and pencil marks, an interesting copy, 1776

10s

122 CRABBE'S (G.) The Borough, a Poem, FIRST EDITION, 8vo. bds. 28-(Mr. Rogers' copy)

1810

123 CROWE'S (Mrs.) Light and Darkness, or Mysteries of Life, 3 vols. post 8vo. cloth-(with Mr. Rogers' autograph in each volume), 9s 6d (pub. at £1. 118 6d) 1850 124 CROWE'S (W. Public Orator, Univ. of Oxford) Treatise on English Versification, sm. 8vo. bds. (numerous pencil notes by Mr. Rogers), 38 6d-Another copy, with the Author's inscription, 3s 1827

125 CROWE'S (W.) Lewesdon Hill and other Poems (Mr. Rogers' copy with the author's inscription), 12mo. 28 6₫

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127 CUMBERLAND'S (R.) Calvary, a Poem, 4to. bds. uncut, 38 6d

1792

"Presented to Samuel Rogers, Esq. by the Author."-MS. in kit handwriting 128 CUMBERLAND'S (R.) Life, written by himself, with anecdotes of the most Distinguished Persons of his Time, Supplement and Index, fine ports. 2 vols. 4to. olive morocca extra, gilt leaves, very fine copy, £1. 88 Presentation copy from the author "to his very dear friend Samuel Rogers."

1806

129 CUNNINGHAM'S (Peter) Poems on several Occasions, thick paper, sm. 4to. bds. 58

Privately Printed for Presents only.

1841

130 CUNNINGHAM'S (P.) Handbook for London Past and Present, vols. post 8vo. cloth, 158 1849

Mr. Rogers' copy with his pencilled references. 131 CURTIS' (Wm. of Annaghmore) Poems, 2 vols. Sve. bds. with bookplate, 28 6d

1820

132 DALLAS' New Conspiracy against the Jesuits, detected and exposed, with an Account of their Institute, &c. Sro. hf. calf gilt, 38 6d-(presentation copy from the author with inscription) 1815

133 DANIELL'S (T. and W.) ORIENTAL SCENERY, 19 very large and splendid COLOURED ENGRAVINGS of Architecture. Antiquities, &c. atlas folio in portfolio, £2. 10s

1795

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SAMUEL ROGERS' BOOKS. 135 DANIELL'S INDIAN ANTIQUITIES, 19 very large and SPLENDID COLOURED ENGRAVINGS of magnificent Hindoo Architecture, &c. atlas folio, in a portfolio, £2. 10s 1800 Both the above are from Mr. Rogers' library inserted in the last work are the engraved plans of Hindoo excavations in the Mountain of Ellora.

136 DANTE'S Inferno, translated (in blank verse) by J. C. Wright, 8vo. cloth, 4s 6d

1833 Presentation copy, with the translator's inscription. 137 DARWIN'S Zoonomia, or the Laws of Organic Life, LARGE AND THICK PAPER, 4 vols. 8vo. calf gill, 16s (with book-plate)

1801

138 DARWIN'S (Dr.) Life, with anecdotes of his Friends. and criticisms on his Writings by Anna Seward, 8vo. calf neat, 8 6d-(with Mr. Rogers' autograph) 1804 139 D'ATHANASI'S Researches and Discoveries in Upper Egypt, with detailed Catalogue of Mr. Salt's Egyptian Antiquities, 12 folding plates, 8vo. cloth, 38 6d-(with bookplate)

1836

140 DAVY'S (Sir Humphrey) Salmonia; or Days of Fly Fishing, beautiful engravings by Finden, fcap. 8vo. cloth, 68 6d (pub. at 128)

1829

141 DE BIE, Numismata Aurea Imperatorum Romanorum, with 64 plates containing upwards of 600 neatly engraved figures of coins, 4to. calf, 58-(with bookplate) Amst. 1738 142 DELILLE (l'Abbé) Les Jardins, ou l'art d'embellir les Paysages, front. 8vo. calf, 38 6d-(with book-plate) 1782 143 DELILLE (l'Abbé) Les Jardins, Poëme, fine large type edition, vellum paper, 4to. bds. 38 6d 1801

Mr. Rogers' subscription copy, with his name in the list of subscribers, and the author's autograph.

144 DE STAEL (Madame) De l'Allemagne, 3 vols. 8vo. calf, neatly gilt, fine copy, £1. 48 Paris, 1813 Presentation copy, with two autograph notes by the celebrated Autheress inserted, and autograph inscription by Mr. Rogers. 145 DE STAEL (Mad.) Révolution Française, considérations sur les principaux evénémens de la, 3 vols. 8vo. calf gilt, fine copy, 78 6d-(with book-plate)

1818

146 DE STAEL (Mad.) ses Mémoires, écrits par elle-même, fine portrait, 3 vols. 18mo. in 1, calf neat, 38 6d-(Mr. Rogers' copy, with his autograph) Londres, 1787 147 DE VERE (Aubrey) English Misrule and Irish Misdeeds, sm. 8vo. cloth, 3s * 1848

"Samuel Rogers, Esq., from the author."

148 D'HERBELOT, BIBLIOTHEQUE ORIENTALE, ou Dictionnaire Universel de tout ce qui regarde la connoissance

157 DOUCE'S Illustrations of Shakspeare, and of Ancient Manners, with Dissertations on the Clowns, Fools, Morris Dancers, &c. engravings, 2 vols. 8vo. bds. scarce, £1. 48 1807 Presentation copy from the author, with complimentary letter, and an autograph inscription.

158 DOVER'S (Lord) Life of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, portrait, 2 vols. 8vo. cloth, 10s 6d 1832

Presentation copy, with the author's inscription. 159 DRAKE'S (J.) Culprit Fay, and other Poems, portrait and vignette, thick paper, 8vo. cloth, 38 6d-(Presentation copy) New York, 1836 160 DRAKE'S (N. the Shakspeare Commentator) Literary Hours, second edition, 2 vols. 8vo. bds. 48 6d-(Mr. Rogers' copy, printed on large paper) Sudbury, 1800 161 DRAYTON'S Poetical Works, (Baron's Warres, &c.) fron. by Marshall, containing portrait, 12mo. calf, 78 6d 162 DU BOIS' The Wreath (Selections from Sappho, Theo1637 critus, Bion and Moschus) remarks on Shakspeare, &c. front. 8vo. bds. 28

1799 163 DU FRESNOY'S Art of Painting, translated by Dryden, front. 8vo. calf, 38 6d 1716

From Rogers' collection with pencil mark: the work includes Graham's Account of the most eminent Painters, ancient and modern. 164 DUPPA'S Life of Raffaele, and Characters of the most celebrated Painters of Italy by Sir Joshua Reynolds, post 8vo. bds. 38 6d 1816

A broad sheet poem to Mr. Rogers, by J. Taylor, is inserted. 165 EBEL (M.) Manuel du Voyageur en Suisse, 4 vols. 8vo. bds. 48 6d-(with bookplate) Zurich, 1810 166 EDINBURGH Gazetteer, or Geographical Dictionary, being a complete Body of Geography, 6 vols. 8vo. calf gilt, £1.18-(with bookplate) 1827

167 EFFIGIES Poetica, or Portraits of the British Poets, illustrated by Notes, biographical, critical and poetical, post 8vo. bds. scarce, 38

Presentation copy, with the author's inscription.

1824

168 EGAN'S (C.) Status of the Jews in England, from the time of the Normans, to Q. Victoria, 8vo. cloth, 2s 6d (1849) 169 EGERTON'S (Lord F.) Mediterranean Sketches (in verse S. Rogers, "with the author's compliments." and prose) post 8vo. cloth, 8s 6d (with Mr. Rogers' autograph) 1843

170 ELIOT'S (S.) Liberty of Rome, a History, 2 vols. 8vo. with 4to. vol. of ILLUSTRATIONS, comprising 12 beautiful engravings by C. Perkins, on India Paper, cloth, 148 (pub. at £1. 138)-(with bookplate)

1849

des Peuples de l'Orient, portrait, 4 vols. 4to. marb. calf 171 ELLIS' (G.) Specimens of Early English Poets, best edi

gilt leaves, fine copy, scarce, £5. 58

La Haye, 1777-82

BEST EDITION, with autograph of David Pitcairn, and book-plate of Mr. Rogers,

149 DICKENS' (C.) American Notes for General Circulation, 2 vols. post 8vo. cloth, 168 (pub. at £1. 18)

1842

"Samuel Rogers, Esq., from his friend Charles Dickens."-In the handwriting of the author.

1850

150 DICKENS' David Copperfield, numerous illustrations by Phiz, 8vo. half calf neat, marbled leaves, 188 151 DICKENS' Battle of Life, a Love Story, engravings, 12mo. cloth, gilt leaves, 38 6d

1846

152 D'ISRAELI'S Curiosities of Literature, large type library

edition, 3 vols. 8vo. hf. russia, neatly gilt, £1. 18 1817 153 D'ISRAELI'S Literary Character, illustrated by the History of Men of Genius, drawn from their own feelings and confessions, 8vo. bds. 58

1818

A presentation copy to Mr. Rogers, with the author's autograph in

seription.

154 D'ISRAELI'S Literary Character (PRESENTATION COPY, with the Author's inscription) 2 vols. post 8vo. 88 6d 1828 155 DODINGTON'S (Bubb) Diary from 1749 to 1761, with Appendix of curious Papers, by H. P. Wyndham, 8vo. calf, 48-(with book-plate) 1784 156 DODSLEY'S Collection of Poems, FINE LARGE TYPE EDITION, vignettes, 6 vols. 8vo. calf gilt, 18s 1765

This copy appears to have cost Mr. Rogers, £2. 16s.

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176 EVELYN'S (J.) MEMOIRS, Diary and Correspondence, from 1641 to 1706, edited by Bray and Upcott, portraits and engravings, 2 vols. 4to. russia extra, gilt leaves, £1. 168 (with bookplate) 1819

177 EVERETT'S (E. Cambridge, U.S.) Orations and Speeches on Various Occasions, portrait, 2 thick vols. 8vo. cloth, 148 Boston, 1850

"Samuel Rogers, Esq. with the affectionate regard of Edward Everett, Cambridge, U.S."-MS. by the author. 178 "EXCELSIOR," or the Realms of Poesie, by Alastor, sqr. post 8vo. cloth, (with bookplate), 58

1852 179 EYRE'S (Lieut.) Military Operations at Cabul and Journal of Imprisonment in Affghanistan, map, post 8vo. cloth, 10s 6d (with Mr. Rogers' Autograph)

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SAMUEL ROGERS' BOOKS. 180 FABLIAUX ou Contes du XII et du XIII Siècles, traduits avec des Notes par Legrand, 5 vols. 18mo. calf gilt, 128 1781

Mr. Rogers' copy with book plate; and formerly Geo. Steevens', the Shakpeare commentator, with a few MS. notes.

181 FAWKES and Wory's Poetical Calendar, a collection of Scarce and Valuable Pieces of Poetry, 12 vols. 12mo. in 6, calf gilt, fine copy, scarce, 128

1763 This capital collection forms a continuation to Dodsley and Pearch's. 182 FENELON'S Telemachus, trans. by Hawkesworth, revised by Dr. Gregory, FINE EDITION, illustrated with STOTHARD'S beautiful and celebrated plates, 2 vols. 4to. calf gilt, very neat, £1. 88

1795 183 FIALETTI (O.) Histoire de l'Institution de toutes les Religions, avec leurs Habits, 72 spirited etchings of ecclesiastical costume, and as many of arms and emblems, 4to. calf, scarce, 128 Paris, 1658 "Fialetti was born at Bologna, 1573, studied in the School of Tintoret, and died at Venice, 1638."- MS. note apparently by Mr. Rogers. 184 FLAXMAN'S (J.) Lectures on Sculpture, with Life, portrait and 52 fine plates, roy. 8vo. cloth, very scarce, £1. 18 (pub. at £2. 28)

1829

This volume has been carefully read by Mr. Rogers, who has num bered the plates in pencil to the pages in which they are described. 185 FONTAINE (La) Ses Envres, port. and fine plates by Romain de Hooge, 7 vols. 12mo. calf, 188 (with bookplate)

1721-29

186 FORD'S Etchings after Drawings and Engravings by Parmigianine and A. Meldolla, with Descriptions, 12 fine etchings, on tinted and India paper, 4to. bds. 12s 1822 Only 30 copies Privately Printed; presentation copy to Mr. Rogers with the author's inscription.

187 FOX'S (Lady Mary) Marie Madeleine, translated from the French, with numerous spirited engravings by De Bois Gallais, 8vo. bds. 58 1851

"Dear Mr. Rogers, will you accept this little book from yours very truly, Mary Fox."

188 FREDERICK THE GREAT.-THIÉBAULT, Mes Souvenirs de XX Ans de Séjour à Berlin, ou Frédéric le Grand, sa Famille, sa Cour, &c. 5 vols. 8vo. cf. gt. £1. 168 Par. 1804 Singularly interesting: The Empress Josephine's copy with the Imperial Arms and "Malmaison" embossed on the sides; AN AUTOGRAPH LETTER by Frederick the Great inserted: and the MS. initials of the Author and Mr. Rogers.

189 [FRERE'S (Hookham)] King Arthur and his Round Table, Prospectus and Specimen of a National Work to illustrate, 12mo. bds. 88 6d

Mr. Rogers' copy with interesting MS notes by him.

1821

1821

1831

190 [FRERE'S (H.)] Monks and the Giants, the fourth edition of the preceding curious Work, 12mo. bds. scarce, 58 6d 191 GALT'S (J.) Lives of the Players, (nearly 40 interesting biographies), 2 vols. post 8vo. bds. 4s 6d 192 GARRICK'S Life, with Characters and Anecdotes of his Theatrical Contemporaries, by T. Davies, portrait, 2 vols. 8vo. calf neat, 78 6d-(with bookplate and pencil notes by Mr. Rogers)

1781

193 GELL'S (Sir W.) Pompeiana; the Topography, Edifices, and Ornaments of Pompeii, upwards of 100 highly finished engravings from the discoveries since 1819, the vignettes on INDIA PAPER, 2 vols. roy. 8vo. cloth, £1. 18s-(with bookplate) 1832 194 GEMS from the Antique, Drawn and Etched by R. Dagley, with illustrations in Verse by the Rev. G. Croly, 20 beautiful engravings, sm. 8vo. bds. 38 6d

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1822

195 GERMAN Theatre, translated by Thompson, fronts. 6 vols. 12mo. bds. (with bookplate), 10s 6d 1811 196 GESSNER'S Works, translated from the German (by Currie), portrait and numerous very beautiful plates by STOTHARD, 3 vols. sm. 8vo. tree calf gilt, 10s 6d Liverpool, 1802 Presentation copy: "The translation I believe to be from the pen of Friend the Biographer of Burns."-MS. note by Mr. Royers.

197 GIANNOTTI (D.) Republica di Vinegia, folding plate, 12mo. calf gilt, fine copy, scarce, 4s 6d-(with initials and bookplate) Lione, per A. Gryphio, 1570 198 GINGUENE, Histoire Littéraire d'Italie, augmentée et continuée par Salfi, portrait, 10 vols. 8vo. sewed, 16s—(with bookplate) Paris, 1824 "This work exhibits the most complete picture of the most celebrated epochs of Italian Literature."

199 GIRALDUS CAMBRENSIS' Itinerary of Abp. Baldwin through Wales, translated with historical and topographical Illustrations by SIR R. COLT HOARE, 58 fine engravings, 2 vols. 4to. calf gill, £2. 128

1806

Fine early copy with brilliant impressions of the beautiful plates; contains Mr. Rogers' book plate. 200 GOETHE'S Faust and Poems, translated by Lord F. Leveson Gower, portrait, 2 vols. 12mo. bds. 128

With Mr. Rogers' autograph; and MS. notes,

1825

201 GOETHE'S Faust, translated in prose with Notes by Hayward, 12mo. bds. 58-(presented to Mr. Rogers with the translator's inscription) Moron, 1838 202 GOETHE'S Faust, translated with Notes by Hayward, sm. 8vo. bds. 38 6d Lowell, Massachusetts, 1845 "To S. Rogers, Esq. from his sincere admirer D. Bixby; Lowell, Mass., U.S."

203 GOETHE'S Select Lyrical Works, German with some translations (by the Rev. Dr. Hawtrey), 12mo. bds. 28 6d— (presentation copy with autograph)

Eton, 1834

204 GOETHE'S Herman and Dorothea, translated in blank verse, oblong sm. 4to. thin bds. 58 n.d.

Privately printed; presentation copy to Mr. Rogers with the translator's inscription.

205 GOETHE'S Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship, trans. by T. Carlyle, 3 vols. post 8vo. bds. £1. 48

1824 Mr. Rogers' copy with his autograph and pencilled references. 206 GOLDSMITH'S Works, edited by Prior, also PRIOR'S Life of Goldsmith, fine vignettes by Finden, portrait, 6 vols. 8vo. bds. Library edition, scarce, £2 28

1837

Presentation copy to Mr. Rogers; with his book plate. 207 GOLDSMITH'S (Oliver) Essays (including Poems), FIRST EDITION, vignette, sm. 8vo. calf, scarce, 28—(with bookplate) 1775

208 GOLDSMITH'S Works, Poems, Plays, Tales, Essays, &c. SHARPE'S EDITION, with beautiful fronts, and rignettes, 6 vols. 18mo. calf, 88—(with bookplate)

1809

210 GOTHIC Architecture, Essays on, by Warton, Bentham, Grose, and Milner, BEST EDITION, 12 engravings, roy. 8vo. bds. 28 6d

1802

211 GRANDIS (M. de) Il Viaggio al Tempio della Fama o Incoronazione di Vittoria I, portrait, sm. 8vo. cloth, gilt leaves, 28 1838

1768

212 GRANGER'S Biographical History of England, enlarged edition, 4 vols. 8vo. calf gilt, 10s-(with bookplate) 1775 213 GRAY'S (T.) Poetical Works, FIRST EDITION, Sm. 8vo. calf, scarce, (from Mr. Rogers' library), 28 6d 214 GRAY'S (T.) Poetical Works and Letters, with Memoirs of his Life and Writings by Mason, finely printed ON THICK PAPER, 4 vols. sm. 8vo. in 2, rus. fine copy, 148 York, 1778 Mr. Rogers' copy with a few marginal notes by him in pencil. 215 GRAY'S (T.) Poetical Works with Life and Notes by G. Wakefield, 8vo. bds. uncut, SCARCE, 58 1786

First Edition by Wakefield; this copy has been carefully read by Mr. Rogers, who has corrected various errors and pointed out plagiarisms from Milten, Dryden, &c. 216 GRAY'S Poetical Works, with Life and Notes, finely printed by C. Whittingham, with portrait and numeroUS beautiful engravings, 12mo. calf gilt, 4s 6d 1800

217 GRAY'S (The Poet) Tour through Gt. Britain, Supplement to, 12mo. hf. calf, 58

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SAMUEL ROGERS' BOOKS. 219 GREY'S (Earl) Colonial Policy of Lord John Russell's Administration, 2 vols. 8vo. cloth, 88 (pub. at £1. 8s) 1853 Presentation copy to Mr. Rogers with the noble author's inscription. 220 GRIMSTONE'S (Mrs.) Character, or Jew and Gentile, a Tale, 2 vols. post 8vo. bds. 28 6d 1833

1793

Presentation copy to Mr. Rogers "with the author's compliments." 221 GROSE'S Provincial Glossary, with a collection of Local Proverbs and Popular Superstitions, 8vo. calf, 8s 6d 1790 222 GROSE'S Olio, a collection of Essays, Anecdotes, Poetry, Parodies, Bon Mots, Epigrams, Epitaphs, &c. 8vo. calf, 78 6d 223 GROSE'S Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, (Slang Dictionary), 8vo. calf, 88 bd 1796 Each of the above contains Mr. Rogers' book plate. 224 GRUNER'S (L.) Decorations of the Garden Pavilion, Buckingham Palace, with Descriptions by Mrs. Jameson, 15 RICHLY COLOURED and other elaborate engravings, roy. fol. cloth, gilt leaves,, £2. 88

1846

From Mr. Rogers' collection: this beautiful work was published by command of her Majesty.

225 GUIZOT'S (M.) Washington (a biography), with Mr. Rogers' autograph, 12mo. cloth, 68 1841

226 HALL'S (Capt. Basil) Schloss Hainfield, or a Winter in Lower Styria, post 8vo. bds. presentation copy from the author, 58 1836

227 HALL-STEVENSON'S Works (Crazy Tales, Fables, Macarony, Moral Tales, Monkish Epitaphs, &c.) in Verse and Prose, fronts. 3 vols. sm. 8vo. calf gilt, fine copy, 148 1795 Mr. Rogers' copy, with an interesting note in his writing inserted. 228 HAMILTON'S ETRUSCAN, GREEK, and ROMAN VASES, with Descriptions (by D'Hancarville) in Eng. and Fr. 260 FINE LARGE PLATES, many of which are cOLOURED in exact imitation of the originals, 2 vols. imp. folio, hf. bound, uncut, £1. 16s Naples, 1766-7 The fine original edition, from Mr. Rogers' collection, with bookplate. 229 HAMILTON'S (Alex.) Works, comprising his Correspondence and Political and Official Writings, fine port. 7 vols. 8vo. cloth, £1. 18-(with bookplate)

1851 230 HANMER'S (Sir J.) Fra Cipolla and other Poems, finely printed on thick paper, sqr. 8vo. bds. 28 6d Moxon, 1839 Presentation copy to Mr. Rogers with the author's inscription. 231 HANMER'S (Sir J.) Sonnets, finely printed, thick paper, sqr. 8vo. cloth, 38 6d

1840

232 HAYLEY'S (W.) Essay on Sculpture (in Verse), addressed to Flaxman, with copious Notes, beautiful engravings by W. BLAKE, 4to. calf, fine copy, 88 6d

1800

Inserted are Autographs of Ant. Canova and L'Abbé Canova, and an engraved monumental design.

passages.

233 HAZLITT'S (W.) Journey through France and Italy, 8vo. bds. 58 (pub. at 148) 1826 With pencil references by Mr. Rogers to the striking and beautiful 234 HAZLITT'S (W.) Round Table, Essays on Literature, Men and Manners, first edition, 2 vols. 12mo. bds. 88 6d 1817 235 HEAD'S (F. B.) Rough Notes of Rapid Journeys across the Pampas and among the Andes, post 8vo. cf. 38 6d 1826 236 HEATH'S Picturesque Annuals, by T. Roscoe and Leitch Ritchie, with 60 highly finished engravings by C. Heath, &c. INDIA PROOFS, LARGE PAPER, 3 vols. roy. 8vo. morocco, gilt leares, uniform, £2. 28 (pub. at £6. 68) 1839-41

This beautiful series includes, "Versailles," "Windsor Castle and its Environs," and "Picturesque Tour in Belgium." 237 HERODOTE, Histoire, traduite, avec des Remarques Historiques et Critiques par Larcher, LARGE PAPER, 7 vols. 4to. hf. russia, £1. 48 Paris, 1786 With book plate; and pencil notes by Mr. Rogers on the margins. 238 HERRÉKA'S America and the West Indies, History and Antiquities of, from its First Discovery, translated by Stevens, numerous engravings and maps, 6 vols. 8vo. calf neatly gilt, £3.58 1725-6

Inscried is a MS. Note by Mr. Rogers, relating to Pizarro and Cortes.

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241 HOLMES (O. W. of Boston, U. S.) Poetical Works, vignettes, post 8vo. cloth, 38 6d Boston, 1849

242 HOLT'S (D.) Lay of Hero Worship, and other Poems, 12mo cloth, presentation copy, with an autograph note from the author inserted, 38 6d Pickering, 1850 243 HOOD'S (E. Paxton) Poems, Fragments of Thought, and a Composition, 12mo. morocco elegant, 4s 6d Moxon, 1846 The Dedication copy to Mr. Rogers. 244 HOPE'S (T.) Essay on the Origin and Prospects of Man, 3 vols. 8vo. cloth, very scarce, £2. 58

1831

With Mr. Rogers' Autograph, and inscription of the author. 245 HOPE'S Anastasius, or Memoirs of a Greek, 3 vols. post 8vo. bds. 88 6d

1820 Presentation copy from the author to Mr. Rogers. 246 HORACE'S Works, Lat. and Eng. the translation and Notes from the best Commentators by Francis, 4 vols 12mo. 28 6d-bookplates of T. Rogers, the poet's father) 1756 247 [HOWE (Julia Ward)] Passion Flowers (Poems), small Svo. cloth, 38 6d Boston, U. S. 1854

"S Rogers, Esq. with the kind regards of the author (Julia Ward Howe)" 248 HUME'S (D.) Essays and Treatises, including the Natural History of Religion, &c. 2 vols. 8vo. calf neat, scarce, 88 6d

With pencil references by Mr. Rogers, and book plate.

1781

249 HURD'S (Bp.) Warburtonian Lectures, on the Prophecies concerning the Christian Church, particularly that of Papal Rome, 8vo. calf, 28 6d-(with bookplate) 1772 250 HUTCHINSON'S (J. of Bengal) Pilgrim of India, an Eastern Tale, and other Poems, finely printed by C. Whittingham, fcap. 8vo. cloth, 28 6d Pickering, 1847

"To S. Rogers, with the respectful compliments of the author." 251 HUTCHINSON'S (Col. Gov. of Nottingham Castle) Memoirs, with Original Anecdotes written by his Widow, fine port. 4to. calf neat, 108 6d-(with bookplate) 1806 252 ICELANDIC or Runic Poetry, translations of, with the original Icelandic at the end of the volume, by Bp. Percy, sm. 8vo. calf, 33 6d Lond, 1763

253 INCHBALD'S (Mrs.) Nature and Art, FIRST EDITION, 2 vols. 12mo. in 1, calf neat, scarce, 10s 6d. 1796 Mr. Rogers' copy, with his autograph.

254 IN MEMORIAM (Poems), second edition, finely printed, 12mo. cloth, 128 Moxon, 1850

255

"Between the stirrup and the ground
Mercy I sought and mercy found."

IRVING'S (Washington) Bracebridge_Hall, original And other notes in the aged hand writing of Mr. Rogers. large type edition, 2 vols. 8vo. half calf neat, 58

Murray, 1822 255*ISOCRATES' Orations and Epistles, translated by Dinsdale, 8vo. calf gill, 28 6d 1752 256 ITALIAN Tales of Humour, Gallantry, and Romance, translated, and illustrated with 16 humourous engravings by G. Cruikshank, sm. 8vo. bds. scarce, 4s 6d

1824

257 ITALIAN Sonnets, specimens of, from the most celebrated Poets, with translations, thick paper, 8vo. bds. scarce, 78 6d-(with Mr. Rogers' autograph)

1827

258 JESSE'S (E.) Gleanings in Natural History, THE THREE SERIES COMPLETE, 3 vols. post 8vo. half calf, neatly gilt,

158

1832-5

259 JOANNES SECUNDUS' Kisses, Epithalamium, and Fragments, Lat. and Eng. Verse, on opposite pages, with Life, portrait and engraving by Bartolozzi, BEST EDITION, royal 8vo. calf, scarce, 68 6d

1778 260 JONES' (Ebenezer) Studies of Sensation and Event; Poems, finely printed on thick paper, 8vo. bds. 2s 6d 1843

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