Beautiful wrought iron shoemaker's measuring stick with a sliding, square-section rod, engraved with 24 sections, symbols, and dots. Overall length when extended: 38cm, usable interior length: approxi[...]
A fine collection from a scholar's library of ancient history, comprising Roman History, the history of ancient peoples, and that of the people of God, in 38 volumes, 12mo, bound in full calfskin of t[...]
A very fine complete copy in three octavo volumes. Full mottled glazed calf, spine with raised bands decorated with beautiful gilt tooling, ochre and black morocco titles and volume numbers, marbled e[...]
Statutes of the Confraternity of the Cross 1756 - printed in Lons-le-Saunier. These are papal indulgences granted in 1592 to a penitent order. Frontispiece with engraving - worn binding - complete. 23[...]
SCARRON (Paul) - Works of Mr. Scarron, new edition. Amsterdam, J. Wetstein, 1752; 12mo, preface to the reader, epistle, letter from Balzac, 348 + 467 + 608 + 560 + 528 + 579 + 439 pp., early 19th-cent[...]
Three large and beautiful snuff boxes in repoussé brass with various marine or battle scenes, and one featuring the continents Asia Europe America and Africa 13 cm long and 9 cm wide for the large ova[...]
ROUSSEAUD DE LA COMBE (Guy) - Collection of civil jurisprudence of the country of written and customary law in alphabetical order. Paris, Chez Nyon Fils, 1767; in-4, 6 ppnch. + 338 + 302 pp., contempo[...]
Rare secret book, or hiding place book. It was hollowed out to create a cavity, in order to hide a deck of cards, precious objects or a licentious work in a library, protected from the anonymity of a [...]
[RELIGION] - De imitatione dominae nostrae BV Mariae, liber DD sodalibus academicis congregationis majoris Molshemianae sub titulo BM Virginis ab angelo salutatae. Strasbourg, Typis Francisci Georgii [...]
Two beautiful volumes from the Library of the Marquis de Roquencour in 12mo format, full marbled glazed calf, spines with raised bands decorated with gilt irons in the compartments, titles and volume [...]
Carved wooden frame of a counter tobacco grater. With a heart-shaped spout and the back carved with a marquis' crown surmountingbymm an oval shield with two flaming and knotted hearts and the motto: h[...]
[RELIGION] - Practices of piety, in honor of Our Lady of Good Counsel, whose miraculous image, transported from Turkey to Italy, is in great veneration in the church of the RR. PP. Augstins at Genazza[...]
Very beautiful reflecting telescope signed Navarre in Paris. C.1750It is mounted on its original folding tripod stand.The two mirrors are in very good condition.Original tube cap.The small mirror move[...]
on 18th century, powders were of varying quality and its power depending on their manufacture, and so a "powder test tube" like this one was used to test them. Fitted in a blackened wood with sides, w[...]
Remarkable Herbarium from 1774 in a 4mo format in a sober vellum binding, pink silk ribbon closure, painted title and bookplate of Mr Abram, Curé of Coursan, carefully executed the well-preserved plan[...]
Nice padlock, simple in appearance, two identical faces closed by 4 solid rivets. The key, superb, small, with a cross-shaped shank, bit with open holes, its base finely turned with 3 rings, its oval [...]
[RELIGION] - Philippicae Sacrae Seu Orationes Doctissimorum aeque ac Sanctissimorum Ecclesiae Procerum nomine, in coronatos Orthodoxae Religionis, aut pietatis Hostes vibratae. Ingoldstadt, Chez Crätz[...]
Beautiful composite copy of four works in mint condition, In 8 format, full speckled glazed calf, spine with raised bands decorated with "spider's web" drilled irons, red morocco title, red edges, mar[...]
Rare secret box from the Reign of Louis XV in red morocco, covers stamped on the covers with the golden arms of a Cardinal, ribbed spine decorated with pretty and fine golden iron in the baroque style[...]
Elegant small master's chest of drawers
with a pronounced curve on the front and sides, opening with three
rows of drawers.
It is entirely inlaid with violet wood
cut in a "butterfly wing" pattern[...]
Beautiful complete set in two volumes In 12, full speckled calf, spine with raised bands decorated with gilt irons with thistles in the boxes, titles and volume numbers in green morocco, marbled endpa[...]
[RELIGION] - Practices of piety, for a novena in honor of Our Lady of Good Counsel. Followed by The holy brotherhood or confederation of love of our lady helper. Followed by Novena in honor of Saint F[...]
Shipping is free for mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay**************Oblong pewter dish with scalloped and molded edge. Unidentified maker's mark: crowned rose / uncertain initials IDB Leng[...]
In six beautiful volumes In 12, full speckled glazed calf, smooth spine with grotesque stamps, ochre morocco titles and volume numbers; red edges, two-tone titles, complete series by the truculent Abb[...]
Rare important thesis manuscript in several parts with an important introduction of the students concerned from the Catalogue of the Schoolchildren of the Academic College of the Royal Abbey of St. Va[...]
BOURDALOUE (Louis) - [Copy with the arms of Marie-Adélaïde de FRANCE]. Sermons for Lent [sic, Carême]. In Paris, at the expense of Rigaud, Director of the Royal Printing House, 1716.------------------[...]
[PIOSSENS (Chevalier de)] - Memoirs of the regency of HRH Mgr the Duke of Orléans during the minority of Louis XV King of France. The Hague, Chez Jean van Duren, 1729; in-12, frontispiece representing[...]
Pretty pair of small dishes, (or plates), each emblazoned with the same beautiful crowned coat of arms, Moon, 2 stars, 3 trees and a dragon…. The bottom of the two pewter tins is stamped with the pott[...]
Large armorial family tree of Maria Clara von Staal's ancestors, dating back to her sixteen great-great-grandparents. June 30, 1764.Assembly of four sheets of parchment (93 x 87 cm). Two red wax seals[...]
Very beautiful 18th century brass corkscrews. Very high quality craftsmanship! In very good condition! With their old patinas! From a private collection of a Bordeaux château! Dimensions of 10x5.7 cm.[...]
Beautiful copy In 12, full tinted calf, spine with raised bands decorated with gilt irons in the boxes, red morocco title, marbled guards with red edges, beautiful bookplate with the Coat of Arms. Bea[...]
RARE and LARGE NAUTICAL CHART OF LISLE D'AURIGNY - OF L'ISLE CHAUZE (CHAUSEY) AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD ISLES AND ROCKS - Ep. 18th Original intaglio engraving, enhanced with watercolor. By Jacques-Nicolas [...]
Beautiful set of two volumes In 12, full speckled glazed calf, spine with raised bands decorated with gilt irons in the boxes, titles and volume numbers in red morocco, red edges, marbled endpapers. C[...]
Presented in a magnificent volume In 12 in blond glazed calf, stamped with coats of arms on the covers, this very fine copy of the History of the Stadhouderat from its origin to the present. By Abbé R[...]
In good condition and in 12/2 format, volumes in speckled calfskin, smooth spines decorated with gilt irons, titles and volume numbers in red and black morocco, marbled endpapers, red edges. Beautiful[...]
Rare and beautiful copy in 12 With Arms: Origin of the Grandeur of the Court of Rome; and of the monination to the Bishoprics and Abbeys of France. By Mr. L'Abbé De Vertot. Printed in The Hague, at Je[...]
Complete copy in four volumes in 12, full glazed tinted calf, spine with raised bands decorated with beautiful and fine fleurons in the boxes, titles and volume numbers, red morocco with frieze, marbl[...]
A fine copy in 12mo format, part of the Works of Massillon, "Carême" volume 3, in red morocco, spine decorated with beautiful gilt iron in the boxes, titles and volume numbers in green morocco, triple[...]
Shipping is free for mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay**************Oblong pewter dish with scalloped and heavily molded edge; it is engraved on the wing with an armorial motif Unidentifie[...]
Free shipping for mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay**************Large oblong pewter dish called "with turned ends" with a scalloped and molded edge. Marked twice by Gabriel André MORANDEA[...]
Antique nativity scene character statuette, character in oriental dress with turban playing with a monkey, rare group of fine workmanship made of ceramic, wood and canvas, work of the 18th century mas[...]
Pair of small pewter dishes with a rounded, scalloped and molded edge. One decorated with a turned fillet.Quality mark: FIN. Diameter: 26.8 cm. SOUTHWEST FRANCE, Second half of the 18th century. In ve[...]
Miniature single-leaf cabinet, to hang, ideal for storing keys in an entrance hall, In solid oak, it is a very small piece of furniture but it is quite heavy, in good condition but with some imperfect[...]
3 Large wrought iron wedding waffle irons, shape of tongs with long branches. Flat rectangular paddles, used for dry dough waffles, Paddles decorated on centre of a coat of arms, that of the bride and[...]
Rare copy in blond glazed calf from the beginning of the 18th century stamped on the covers of the Prince of Vintimille and containing a fascinating story: the "Secret Memoirs of the Court of France",[...]
LOUIS XV (1710 – 1774), King of France Autograph letter signed to his grandson, Ferdinand I of Parma (1751-1802), son of Elizabeth of France. Versailles, May 30, 1768; 1 page in-4°. Beautiful black wa[...]
Marquis de SADEAutograph letter to his mother-in-law, the president of Montreuil. (Dungeon of Vincennes, June 1, 1778); 1 page ½ in-4°.
Beautiful letter before his transfer to the royal prison of A[...]
Map of the Celebes or Macassar Island " by Jacques-Nicolas BELLIN Approximately 25 x 19 cms (margins included) Well engraved and well inked map. On watermarked laid paper. Nice color. A scale. Left ma[...]
A rare book of science and technology applied to glass from the reign of Louis XV: "Art of Glassmaking", by Neri, Merret and Kunckel, to which has been added Orschall's Sol Sine Veste; Helioscopium vi[...]
Polychrome terracotta, glass eyes, original period costumesHeights: 43, 41, 39, 39 cm (without bases)A fine ensemble of four figures belonging to the celebrated 18th-century Neapolitan Nativity tradit[...]
One volume In 12: "Memoirs of Madame de Saldaigne", Written by herself; and given to the Public by MD V*****. Complete work in two volumes, full speckled calf, smooth spine decorated with gilt irons, [...]
2 OLD EMPTY WINE BOTTLES THICK BLOWN GLASS CONICAL RETRACTABLE BOTTOM Capacity: approximately 70 cl Period: 18th century Has several bottles and different sizes Dimensions: Height: 30 cm Diameter at t[...]
- CONCHYLIOLOGY p.1-351 with 29 pl., interpretation of terms p. 353-363, table of contents p.364- 380, appendix p. 381-394 with 3 pl. (+1) - ZOOMORPHOSIS second part, title 1757, p.1-84 with 9 pl (of [...]
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