Rare manuscript "Overview of the trade balance of France year 1792" Set of statement of the population of finances and military forces of the main powers of Europe. Dimensions: approximately 96 x 63 c[...]
Magnificent and rare manuscript of the extent of the population and the contributions of France following the order of the new division of the republic in 84. In the state (see photos) Dimensions: app[...]
[GRANDJACQUET (The abbot)] - The muse of a theologian of Mont-Jura, or collection of small poems & pamphlets of a doctor of theology by the abbot Gr ***. Lausanne, se, 1776; in-8, XVI-148 + 207 pp., c[...]
DAVID - Research on how bleeding works and on the effects it produces relative to the part where it is done. Paris, Chez Dessaint Junior, 1762; in-12, XXIV-333 pp. + approval and privilege, period ful[...]
BURKE (Edmund) - Reflections on the revolution in France, and on the proceedings of certain societies in London, relating to this event. Paris, Chez Laurent, 1790; in-8, VIII-536 + 8 + 8, contemporary[...]
BONNEVILLE - Memoirs on the art of war of Maurice Comte de Saxe, duke of Courlande and of Semigalle marshal of the armies of SMTC &c., &c. New edition conforming to the original and increased by the T[...]
BOCCACE (Jean) - Il decamerone di Giovani Boccaccio. London, se, 1774; in-12, in frontispiece a portrait of the author, XXIV-490 + 471 pp., full speckled calf bindings of the time, spine decorated wit[...]
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY - General table of contents of the decrees issued by the National-Constituent Assembly in 1791. Paris, Chez Baudouin printer of the National Assembly, 1792; in-8, II-303 pp., contemp[...]
The circular base of the microscope carries in its center an orifice where a flat mirror is engaged mounted on an adjustable bracket. From this base rise three columns in the shape of an S which suppo[...]
RARE ALMANACH EMBROIDERED CIRCA 1785
COMMEMORATING THE BIRTH OF THE DUKE OF NORMANDY
Étrennes historiques et galantes des François.
Paris, chez Jubert Doreur rue St Jacques, w.d. [circa 1785].
For[...]
Portable octagonal equinoctial sundial in gilded brass 18th century, signed on the back Andreas Vogler (1730 - 1800) (And Vogl). , compass maker in Augsburg around 1750. Upper plate engraved with flo[...]
The office of the fortnight of Easter, for the use of Rome, in Latin and in French dedicated to the Queen. In Paris at Hansy's. 611 pages. 1775 Garnet full morocco binding. Back with raised bands, gol[...]
Astonishing object, fruit wood, fully folding, inspired by oriental Koran holders, base, designed like a portly Louis XV regional sideboard, presents on centre a remarkable high relief: a sword thro[...]
French work, 18th century Transition Louis XVI / Directory Small chest of drawers all in marquetry and gilded bronze, opening with three drawers on the front. Topped with its original gray marble, tro[...]
Beautiful 42cm palatre lock, late 18th century, iron, wrought iron and bronze, a French model, extremely rare and elegant.
The principle: on one side, asymmetric forged key with a zig-zag bit control[...]
18th century tobacco grater with carved decoration.
The grater is oblong in shape, slightly pear-shaped. The lid is carved in low relief with a beggar with a wooden leg, wearing a large feathered h[...]
PLUCHE (Abbé Noël Antoine) - The spectacle of nature or discussions on the peculiarities of natural history, which seemed the most likely to make Young People curious, & to form their minds. Paris, Ch[...]
NECKER - Of the administration of the finances of France. sl, se, 1785; in-12, frontispiece, CVIII-244 including a fold-out table on the general information and the number of inhabitants, IV-376 + VI-[...]
[MOLÉ (Guillaume François Roger)] - History of French fashions or costume revolutions in France from the establishment of the monarchy to the present day. Containing everything concerning the head of [...]
MENESTRIER (PCF) - The new reasoned method of the coat of arms to learn it in an easy way. Lyon, Chez Pierre Bruyset Ponthus, 1754; in-12, frontispiece, 2 plates, epistle, warning, 298 pp. + table, pe[...]
MAXIME (Valère) - Valère maxim translated from Latin by René Binet. Paris, From H.J. Jansen et Cie, year IV (1796); in-8, XXIV-494 + 420 pp. and errata and bookseller's catalogue, full contemporary ma[...]
MANSUET LE JEUNE - Critical and apologetic history of the order of the knights of the temple of Jerusalem, known as templars. Paris, Chez Guillot, 1789; in-4, color frontispiece, XV, a fold-out map re[...]
MAILLART (Adrien) - General customs of Artois with notes. Paris, Chez Nicolas Gosselin and Jacques Quillau, 1704; in-4, XII-1016 pp., contemporary full calfskin binding, spine decorated with 5 bands, [...]
Harp XVIIIth Century Jean-Henri Naderman from 1783.
Naderman moved to Paris in 1762. In the service of Queen Marie-Antoinette, he made and perfected the queen's harps when she arrived in France. He h[...]
[MCDSPDL & ARRAS LITERARY SOCIETY] - History of the city of Lille, from its foundation until the year 1434. Followed by Observations on the history of Lille. Paris / Avignon, Chez Panckoucke and Chez [...]
LIGER (Louis) - The new rustic house or rural, practical and general economy of all country goods. Paris, Chez Mérigot, 1790; in-4, XVI, 847 and 856 pp. and table of contents, contemporary full marble[...]
GUYS - Literary journey of Greece or letters on the ancient and modern Greeks with a parallel of their customs. Paris, Chez la widow Duchesne, 1776; in-8, IV-540 + 560 pp., contemporary full marbled c[...]
GIVOY (Timothée de) - French dictionary of synonyms. Paris, Chez Saillant, 1768; in-12, XII-524 pp., period full marbled calfskin binding, spine decorated with 5 raised bands, edges painted red.
GIUJET, PETIT DE MONTEMPUIS - Supplement to the memoirs of Sully. New edition, considerably enlarged. Amsterdam, Chez Benjamin Paff, 1762; in-12, frontispiece, VI-234 pp., full contemporary marbled ca[...]
[DOUAZAC - ALLAMAND - MAIRAULT] - Dissertation on subordination, with reflections on exercise and military art. New expanded edition of Critical Letters. Followed by Pensées anti-philosophiques and by[...]
DAUBENTON - Memoir on the first superfine wool cloth of the vintage of France: read at the start of the Royal Academy of Sciences, April 21, 1784. Paris, Associated Booksellers, 1785; in-8, 27 pp., co[...]
Here is rare object, primitive statuette sculpted and naively polychromed wood, nodding head around axis, featuriing Franciscan hermit, bearded, praying and kneeling. mobile head is connected to an i[...]
CREBILLON (Prosper Jolyot de) - Works. London, SE, 1785; in-12, 298-316-276 pp., brown half-calf bindings with corners, smooth spines, painted edges. The 3 volumes. Voltaire's great rival. The tragedi[...]
BASVILLE - Memoirs to serve the history of Languedoc. Amsterdam, Chez Pierre Boyer, 1734; in-8, 334 pp., contemporary full calfskin binding, spine decorated with 5 bands, marbled edges, brown title la[...]
AQUAPENDENTE (Jérôme Fabrice d') - Surgical works of Hierosme Fabrice d'Aquapendente, famous doctor, surgeon, and anatomical professor at the famous University of Padua. Divided into two parts, the fi[...]
ANONYMOUS - Almanac of Versailles, year 1779. Containing the description of the city, the castle, the park, the king's house, those of the queen and the royal family, the offices of the ministers, the[...]
Here is superb "lacemaker's magnifying glass" or rather Shoemaker's magnifying glass, same principle, with a high hollow foot, blown glass, a beautiful model reproduced in the Book of J.Bellangé, (Usa[...]
Old & large painting fixed under glass. Work from the end of the 18th century. Very nice village scene. Original frame measuring 33cm x 25.5cm Very good condition Possibility of acquiring a pendant.
Rare oval frame in 18th century gilded wood, used to frame a bouquet made of straw and silk embroidery, worked in relief, 2 gaps to report on the frame, embroidery in good condition, pretty and rare t[...]
Ivory lacquered boiled cardboard box for flies or tobacco. On the lid is a religious scene in composition (cardboard, textile...) under a curved and circled glass. Late 18th century, early 19th centur[...]
Polychrome wax reliefs of fruit and vegetable sellers, circa 1800, realistically modelled in high relief with fabric additions, mounted in deep, glazed giltwood and green painted frames.
The figures:[...]
Grand et lourd marteau de porte cochère, pour un Vigneron ou un Tonnelier, ou un Charron.
La platine de fer ajouré est une roue de charrette, l'axe du heurtoir est en forme de tonneau.... Peut-être u[...]
EXTRAORDINARY MINIATURE BOOKLET S. XVIII or BEGINNING XIX. BINDING IN TAFILET AND ENGRAVINGS. 64 PAGES. REALLY INCREDIBLE SIZE 28 MM. GREAT TYPOGRAPHIC QUALITY AND ENGRAVINGS, GOLD CUTS AND BINDING WI[...]
France around 1800: "King's foot", engraved brass with heavy spots of oxidation 16.5 X 2.6 X 0.3 cm closed, 31.8 cm long open. Also called "Proportion compass", this instrument was used to measure the[...]
Beautiful garden tool with 2 tines in wrought iron in one piece dating from the 18th century. Very good condition with little wear Interesting piece to collect old tools
Louis XVI period pomponne snuff box decorated with medallions representing doves and musical instruments. 2 hallmarks below the lid. Good condition, slight wear to the gilding. Dimensions height 4 cm [...]
Beautiful wax seal, mushroom-shaped boxwood handle, superbly engraved oval brass base on centre of a fruit palm, on which rises a snake, forming a large caduceus, and the names: Capelle, Pharmacist in[...]
Beautiful map of the Gironde department from the National Atlas decreed on February 6, 1790. Original edition in period colors engraved on rag paper with watermark. Beautiful copy, untrimmed engraving[...]
JECKER François Antoine (1765-1834) Apprenticeship in London with Jesse Ramsden (1786 to 1792), then established in Paris in 1792. When the assignats fell, when coins reappeared, most often cropped an[...]
Hammer XVIII that I will gladly see from carpenter to seat of upholsterer or shoemaker. It is very nicely marked with the initials of its first owner. It is split in the direction of the forging due t[...]
Gusseted wallet with its key, in dark green morocco decorated with fleur-de-lys on the spandrels, marked in gold with the name of the owner "MR Parat de Chalandray. The lock and the clasp, in silver, [...]
Rare chaise à porteurs d’époque Louis XVI, aux armoiries et monogramme de son propriétaire, surmontés d’une couronne de marquis. Les panneaux en bois brun sont richement décorés de rinceaux et de guir[...]
Tabatière rectangulaire en acier, appliqué de cuivre jaune, cuivre rouge et étain, à décor toutes faces de guirlandes de fleurs. Le couvercle centré d'un cabochon anciennement bleui,à décor de panier [...]
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