Further books and manuscripts from the Rosebery family collection, housed in Barnbougle Castle in Scotland, were sold at auction in 2009. The Rosebery family has a long association with Beckford, bibliographically, the first Lord Rosebery buying prodigiously from the auction of Beckford's library at the Hamilton Palace sales in the 1880s. This copy is from the library of Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, with his bookplate and Epsom library bookstamp - many of the books from 'The Durdans' were sold at auction in 1933, including eighty-six Beckford titles, which is presumably when this book came onto the market. It was also said to have had a significant influence on various aspects of his famous, constantly evolving designs for Fonthill Abbey.

Although he found Alcobaça gloomy and 'Saxon', Batalha intrigued and enchanted him. Beckford first travelled to Portugal in 1787, mostly staying in the environs of Lisbon and Sintra he returned in 1793, taking up residence in a coastal villa overlooking the Tagus estuary, from where he planned this excursion to the nearby monasteries. Later full tan morocco gilt, by Riviere.Īn attractive association copy of Vathek author William Beckford's memoir of his travels in Portugal. Novel, approximately 31,000 words in length. This book contains adult language and steamy adult activities, it is intended for 18+ Adults Only. Engraved mezzotint portrait frontispiece, half-title, xi, 228pp. Eric von Arnheim is the dashing prince of a small European country called Lycanthia. We focus on the Weird & Supernatural, Horror & Gothic, Science Fiction & Fantasy and Detective Fiction genres of modern literature, but are happy to consider any books you may have that you are wishing to sell, and can assist if you are also looking to ?upgrade? existing titles in your collection.First edition. We are always looking to buy first or other significant editions of English & American literature, for both adults & children. Our specialities are modern first editions and children?s books, with a focus on genre literature, but we do buy & sell across a broad range of subjects, periods and price-ranges. Our team has many years? experience, both as rare book collectors and sellers, and can help you track down even the most elusive titles. If you are looking for particular book titles or authors not listed here currently, we can help you locate them.

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