ROBERTSON, DR. COMPLETE WORKS WITH LIFE. The Elegant Oxford Classic, with numerous fine portraits by Worthington. 8 vols., 8vo, Pickering, 1825. Calf, neat. $24. Cheaper editions, 10 vols., 8vo. Old binding. $12. 1924 William Robe ston is generally accurate and impartial in the narration of events and judicious in the estimation of character. His style is elegant, clear and vigorous, with occasional passages of great beauty. As a writer he is remarkable for a sustained, impassioned dignity of manner. ROBIN HOOD. A Lytell Geste of Robin Hode, with other Ancient and Modern Ballads and Songs Relating to this Celebrated Yeoman; to which is prefixed his history and character, grounded upon other documents than those made use of by his former biographer," Master Ritson." Edited by J. M. Gutch, and illustrated with numerous beautiful cuts by F. W. Fairholt. 2 vols., 8vo, tree calf extra, gilt tops. London, 1847. $16. Or plain binding. $12.

ROBINSON, HENRY CRABB. DIARY, REMINISCENSES, AND CORRESPONDENCE, selected and edited by T. Sadler, Ph. D. Second edition, elegantly printed on toned paper. Portrait. 3 vols., 8vo, new cloth. 1869. $10. Half calf. $12.50. Calf extra, handsome copy. $18. Beautifully bound in English straight grained morocco, extra finish, gilt tops, Zachnsdorff. $28.

1926

Irresistible, to be attended to whether you will or no; and worth the attention, because brimful of anecdote, incident, learning, quaint talk, profound thought, sublime philosophy, childlike fun, bold speculation, and religious feeling, lovely in its conception and practice. ROBINSON, P. F. VILLAGE ARCHITECTURE,

being a series of Picturesque Designs for the Inn, Town Hall, Church, Almshouse, etc. 4to, Roxburghe binding. London, 1837. $5.50. 1927 ROBINSON, P. F. RURAL ARCHITECTURE, or a Series of Designs for Ornamental Cottages. In 96 plates. Landscape drawings on stone by J. D. Harding. Fourth edition, 4to, Roxburghe binding. London, 1836. $9. 1928

ROBINSON, P. F. A NEW SERIES OF DESIGNS for Ornamental Cottages and Villas, a sequel to "Rural Architecture." 4to, Roxburghe binding. 1839. $7.50. 1929

ROBINSON, P. F. DESIGNS FOR FARM BUILDINGS, with a view to prove that the simplest forms may be rendered pleasing by a proper disposition of modest materials. Fifty-six plates. Roxburghe binding. 1837. $4. 1930 The above works of Robinson, though out of date, abound in suggestions of considerable value to architects or country gentlemen.

ROGERS, S. TABLE TALK; Recollections of, to which is added Porsoniana. Small 8vo, cloth. 1856. $3.50.

1931

The Table Talk is full of reminiscences of the most eminent literary and political characters including Scott, Byron, Moore, Wordsworth, Southey and Coleridge. ROGET, P. M. THE THESAURUS OF ENGLISH WORDS and Phrases, Classified and Arranged to Facilitate the Expression of Ideas, and Assist in Literary Composition. Crown 8vo, new half morocco extra, gilt top, uncut. Fine copy. $1.75.

1932

ROGERS, S. ITALY AND POEMS; The beautiful illustrated editions, with 128 exquisitely finished engravings by Finden and others from Drawings by Turner and Stothard, magnificent impressions, quite free from stains, first edition. 2 vols., 8vo, beautifully bound in morocco, by Zachnsdorff, gilt edges, a sumptuous set. London, 1830-34. $45. 1933 Cheaper copies in old binding.

EXQUISITE is a most thoroughly appropriate descriptive for these works of the celebrated Beau, Banker and Poet. The enormous wealth of the author enabled him to command the best talents of the best artists of his time and it is stated that he spent £10,000 in the illustration of his "Italy" alone. J. M. W. Turner, Prout, and Thos. Stothard rivalled themselves and the genius of design was in turn rivalled by marvellously skilled engravers. No gentleman's library should lack early editions of Rogers's Italy and poems.

ROLLIN, CHARLES. ANCIENT HISTORY of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Grecians, and Macedonians, Geographical, Topographical, Historical, and Critical Notes of the Author, James Bell. Illustrated with Engravings, including a complete set of Maps. 2 vols., royal 8vo, cloth, $4. Edinburgh, 1863. The same. 6 vols. in 3. good type, maps, half morocco. $6. London, 1841.

1934

Voltaire stated that Rollin was one of the first French authors who wrote a good style in prose. ROMANCE OF HISTORY. ENGLAND, by Henry Neale. 3 vols. Spain, by Don T. De Trueba. 3 vols. France, by Leitch Ritchie. 3 vols. Italy, by C. Macfarlane. 3 vols. India, by Rev. H. Caunter. 3 vols. 15 vols., foolscap 8vo, uniformly bound in half morocco. 1828-35. $30. A complete set of this very entertaining series of books, ROME. See Arnold, Gibbon, Becker, Wey, Story, Rossini.

ROMER, MRS. PILGRIMAGE TO THE TEMPLES and Tombs of Egypt, Nubia and Palestine in 1845-6. Frontispiece. 2 vols., 8vo, cloth, uncut. London, 1846. $4.

1936

"The scenes and pictures of eastern life, described in this work, are touched by the author with feminine grace and a hand at once elegant and faithful. Mrs. Romer had opportunities of beholding in the east many sights forbidden to the most curious male traveler." ROMILLY, THE LIFE OF SIR SAMUEL, written by himself, with Selections from his Correspondence, edited by his Sons. Portrait and facsimiles. 2 vols., foolscap 8vo, cloth. Lond., 1847. $2.50.

1937

Roscoe's reputation is chiefly founded on his Lorenzo de Medici which was very successful and has been translated into French, German and Italian. He has been censured by some critics for a too great indulgence shown to the character of Leo X, and to the vices of his court, and particularly for his defense of Lacretia Borgia. ROSCOE. GERMAN NOVELISTS. 4 vols., crowr 8vo, half calf, gilt, marbled. Nice copy. Scarce. London, 1826. $13.50. Italian Novelists. 3 vols., crown 8vo, half calf, gilt. $10. 1939

ROSCOE. NOVELIST'S LIBRARY. Including Robinson Crusoe, 2 vols.; Peregrine Pickle, 2 vols.; Vicar of Wakefield and Sir Launcelot Greaves, 1 vol.; Roderick Random, 1 vol.; Amelia, 2 vols.; Humphrey Clinker, 1 vol.; Don Quixote, 3 vols.; Gil Blas, 2 vols.; Joseph Andrews, 1 vol.; Tristram Shandy, 2 vols. In all 14 vols. Illustrated with the inimitable designs of George Cruikshank. Newly and Nicely bound in half brown mo rocco extra, gilt tops, uncut. London, 1831. $45.50. 1940

This is a most charming collection of readable books. The edition is just that size and type which is suited to the fire side reader, and the quaint and spirited etchings of Cruikshank lend an additional pleasure throughout. Includes Dr. Faustus, and Reynard the Fox. ROSCOE. ITALIAN, GERMAN, AND SPANISH NOVELISTS, being Tales Selected from the most Approved Authors, from the Earliest Period down to the Close of the Eighteenth Century, and translated with Critical and Biographical Notices by Thomas. Roscoe. 11 vols., crown 8vo, calf, fine set, very scarce. 1826-36. $55.

1941 A fine series and without doubt the best collection of tales from foreign tongues. ROSCOE, T. WANDERINGS IN NORTH AND SOUTH WALES, including the Scenery of the River Wye illustrated with 96 beautiful steel plates from drawings by Cox, Creswick and Harding. 2 vols., 8vo, handsomely bound in calf, gilt edges. $20. The same, large paper. 2 vols., large 8vo, calf extra, India proof impressions. $35.

1942

The large paper forms a suitable companion to Hall's Ireland. It is an exquisite production and songht by connoisseurs on account of the illustrations after Cox and Creswick.

ROSE, HUGH JAMES. A NEW GENERAL BIO

GRAPHICAL DICTIONARY. 12 vols., Svo, half calf, gilt tops, newly bound. 1853. $38. 1943 A more ample English Biographical Dictionary is a desideratum, but Rose's is perhaps the most satisfactory and useful of those yet published. "In no other publication of a character purely literary are instruction and entertainment so blended as in a Biographical Dictionary." This dictionary comprises no fewer than 2,700 names.

ROSS, SIR J. VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY and Research in the Southern Antarctic Regions from 1839 to 43. Numerous maps, engravings and woodcuts. 2 vols., 8vo, cloth. 1847. $5. 1944 ROSS, JOHN. A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY, made under the Orders of the Admiralty, in His Majesty's Ships Isabella and Alexander, for. the purpose of Exploring Baffin's Bay and Inquiring into the Probability of a Northwest Passage. 4to, boards, uncut. London, 1819. $7.

1945

ROSS, SIR JOHN. NARRATIVE OF A SECOND VOYAGE in Search of a North-West Passage, and a Residence in the Arctic Regions, during the years 1829-1833. Including the Reports of Commander Ross, and the Discovery of the Northern Magnetic Pole. Also Appendix. Both volumes profusely illustrated with elegant Engravings, a few colored, 4to, uncut. London, 1835. $10. The Same. Without the Appendix. Beautifully Colored Plates, cloth, uncut. London, 1835. $6. 1946

ROSSINI, L. ANTICHITA ROMANE; a series of splendid engravings by the celebrated Luigi Rossini, exhibiting 100 very large and magnificent views of the Architectural Remains and Buildings of Ancient Rome, brilliant early impressions, atlas folio, half russia. Roma, 1819-23. $40. 1947

In grandeur and effect these engravings are similar to those of Piranesi, to which they form a desirable supplement, the views being different and taken at a later period.

ROUHER. L'ART ARCHITECTURAL En France depuis François l'er jusqu'a Louis XVI. Motif de Décoration Intérieure et Exterieure, Comprenant les Plafonds, Voutes, Cheminées, Portes, Fenetres, Fontaines, Grilles, Stalles, Chaise a Prêcher, Autels, Biblioteques, Tombeaus, Vases, Glaces, etc., etc. 2 vols., folio, half red morocco. About 200 fine plates. Paris, 1867. $50. 1948 ROUSSEAU, J. J. LES CONFESSIONS. Illustrated with 200 very clever Woodcuts, by Tony Johannot and others. Imp. 8vo, half morocco, gilt edges. Paris, 1846. $6.

1949

Southey says of Rousseau: "With all his faults and all his virtues, he deserves to be valued among the best and wisest of mankind.'

"Though I see some tincture of extravagance in all his writings, I also think I see so much eloquence and force of imagination, such an energy of expression, and such a boldness of conception, as entitle him to a place amongst the first writers of the age."-Hume. ROUSSEAU. THE CONFESSIONS OF J. J. ROUS

SEAU, Citizen of Geneva; to which are added the Reveries of a Solitary Walker, and a New Collection of Letters. Translated from the French. Second edition. 5 vols., 12mo, half calf. Sound copy. London, 1790. $8.50. 1950 ROUSSEAU, JEAN JACQUES. THE CONFESSIONS. Translated from the French. Portrait and 32 plates. Complete in 1 vol., crown 8vo, cloth. New copy. London, 1871. $1.75. 1951 ROWLANDSON. NAPLES AND THE CAMPAGNA FELICE. Colored Illustrations by Rowlandson. Royal 8vo, half morocco, uncut, new binding. Scarce in uncut condition. Fine copy. London, 1815. $7.00. 1952 ROWLANDSON. DR. SYNTAX'S TOURS IN SEARCH of a Wife, of Consolation, and the Picturesque, with all the colored illustrations by Rowlandson. 3 vols., 8vo, cloth. $12.00. ROWLANDSON. Another copy in new half calf, gilt, gilt tops, uncut. $16. 1954 ROWLANDSON. The same, old edition with early impressions of the plates. 3 vols., half 1955 calf. $25. ROWLANDSON. THE GRAND MASTER, OR ADVENTURES OF QUI HI! IN HINDOSTAN. A Hudibrastic Poem in Eight Cantos, by "Quiz.” Numerous Humorous Colored Plates, by Rowlandson. Large 8vo, half calf, gilt. London, 1816. $8.

1956

Uniform with "Johnny Newcome." ROXBURGHE BALLADS. Edited by J. Payne Collier. Printed in Antique Type, with 50 Curious Woodcuts. Small 4to, half morocco, 1957 uncut. 1847. $9.

A reprint, with introduction and notes, of over fifty of the popular, and now scarce ballads of the reigns of Elizabeth, James, and Charles I.