The miseries of an heiress: a novel

Anthony Frederick Holstein.

In four volumes.

London: Printed at the Minerva-Press, for A.K. Newman and Co (Successors to Lane, Newman & Co.), Leadenhall-Street, 1810.

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Inscribed “Eliza Giffard Nerquis Flintshire” on front paste-downs and title pages. Retains original paper publishers’ bindings.

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The grey friar, and the black spirit of the Wye: a romance

George Lipscomb [John English, pseud.]

In two volumes.

London: Printed at the Minerva-Press, for A.K. Newman and Co (Successors to Lane, Newman & Co.), Leadenhall-Street, 1810.

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Rare Book & Manucsript Library

Inscribed “Eliza Giffard Nerquis Flintshire” on front paste-downs and on title pages. Retains original publishers’ bindings. Publisher’s advertisement in volume 2, page [300].

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Castle Rackrent: an Hibernian tale

Maria Edgeworth

London: Printed for J. Johnson, 1810.

5th ed. Contemp. half speckled calf, spine ruled in gilt; spine chipped at tail & leather label missing, leading hinge worn but holding. Lacks leading f.e.p. Signature of Eliza Giffard, Nerquis, Flintshire on leading pastedown, and also signed on titlepage.

In the collection of Jonathan E. Hill.

Anne of Brittanny: an historical romance

London: Printed for C. Cradock and W. Joy, (successors to the late T. Ostell) no. 32, Paternoster Row, 1810.

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Inscribed “Eliza Giffard Nerquis Flintshire” on front paste-downs and on title pages. Title handwritten on spine by Elizabeth Giffard. Retains original publishers’ bindings.
Acquired 5 March 1956, 7 Gables.

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The alderman and the peer, or, The ancient castle & modern villa

Medora Gordon Byron

In three volumes

London: Printed at the Minerva-Press, for A.K. Newman and Co (Successors to Lane, Newman & Co.), Leadenhall-Street, 1810

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Inscribed “Eliza Giffard Nerquis Flintshire” on front paste-downs and “Eliza Giffard (Nerquis)” on title pages. Retains original paper publisher’s bindings.

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Alfred of Normandy, or, The ruby cross: an historical romance

Caroline Maxwell

In two volumes

London: Printed by A. Seale, 160 Tottenham Court Road and sold by Appleyards, Wimpole Street, Cavendish-Square, 1808.

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Inscribed “Elizabeth Giffard Nerquis Flintshire” on front paste-downs and on title pages. Retains original paper publisher’s binding.

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“There is a secret, find it out!”: a novel in four volumes

Mary Meeke

London: Printed at the Minerva-Press, for Lane, Newman and Co., Leadenhall-Street, 1808

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Inscribed “Eliza Giffard Nerquis Flintshire” on front paste-downs and “Eliza Giffard (Nerquis)” on title pages. Retains original paper publisher’s bindings.

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Lionel, or, The impenetrable command: an historical romance

Caroline Maxwell

In two volumes.

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

London: Printed at the Minerva-Press, for Lane, Newman and Co., Leadenhall-Street, 1809.

Inscribed “Eliza Giffard Nerquis Flintshire” on front paste-downs and on title pages. Retains original publishers’ bindings.

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Celia in search of a husband

by a modern antique

[Medora Gordon Byron]

Third edition

London: Printed at the Minerva-Press for A.K. Newman, 1809.

New York University. Special Collections. Fales Library

Fales Brit copy is inscribed ‘Eliza Giffard’ on title page of each volume. Colophon: Lane, Darling, and Co. Leadenhall-Street. [2] p. of advertisements for the Minerva Press bound at end of v. 2. Bound in three-quarter leather over marbled paper with gilt ornaments on spine.

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Title-page of book with ownership inscription
Ownership inscription on title-page of “Celia in search of a husband” (1809). Courtesy NYU Special Collections.
Front covers of books showing marbled paper cover.
Covers of Giffard’s copies of “Celia in search of a husband” (1809). Courtesy NYU Special Collections.

Don Sebastian, or, The House of Braganza: an historical romance

Anna Maria Porter

In four volumes

London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1809.

New York University, Fales Library

Fales Brit volumes in publishers drab boards with leather spines. Inscribed: Eliza Giffard, Nerquis Flintshire on front pastedowns and title pages. Ms. titles on head of spines in Giffard’s hand. 

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Book spines with handwritten text at top.
Spines of four-volume set of “Don Sebastian” showing manuscript titles. Courtesy NYU Special Collections. 
Title-page of book with ownership inscription.
Ownership inscription on title-page of volume 3 of “Don Sebastian” (1809). Courtesy NYU Special Collections. 
Inside cover of book showing ownership inscription.
Ownership inscription on front paste-down of volume 3 of “Don Sebastian” (1809). Courtesy NYU Special Collections.