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4 Beautiful Vol. Illustrated: The History Of The Latest Revolutions Of England By Dr. Burnet 18th

In four beautiful volumes in 12, full glossy blond calf, ribbed spine decorated with gilded irons, titles and volume numbers in red and olive morocco, marbled endpapers with red edges. This beautiful [...]

Period: 18th century

560 €

Beaumarchais The Barber Of Seville 1776 18th Old Book

Beaumarchais - The Barber of Seville Edition of 1776 Modern binding. Restored spine 22 cm x 13 cm

Period: 18th century

100 €

Beautiful: Historical And Critical Dissertation On The Origin Of The Abbey Of S. Bertin. Paris 1737

Rare and interesting "Historical and Critical Dissertation on the Origin and Age of the Abbey of S. Bertin: and on the superiority it once had over the Church of S. Omer: Where we respond to the Criti[...]

Period: 18th century

380 €

Rare Book 1702 Relation Of A Voyage Made Froger By Mr. De Gennes Amsterdam

FROGER (François) Report of a voyage made in 1695, 1696 & 1697 to the coasts of Africa, Strait of Magellan, Brazil, Cayenne, and Isles Antilles, by a squadron of the King's vessels, commanded by M. de[...]

Period: 18th century

550 €

The Letters Of S. Paulin 1724 Paris Vve Guérin

The Letters of S. Paulinus, Former Senator and Roman Consul, Bishop of Nole translated into French, new edition 1724 Vve Guérin, complete 765 pages Note wear on the binding edges, slots at the top and[...]

Period: 18th century

100 €
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Beautiful Copy Of The Historiographer Of Louis XV, 3 Vol. Velin, History Of The Order Of The Holy Spirit

Beautiful copy in three volumes in 12 containing 4 volumes in full white vellum (pigskin), titles and volume numbers in red morocco on a smooth spine, pinkish edges. Ex-Libris With Arms. An Interestin[...]

Period: 18th century

580 €

Beautiful “history Of The Revolutions Of England”, By Father D’orleans; Illustrated. Paris 1724

Beautiful Edition in 4 volumes in 12, of the "History of the Revolutions of England", since the beginning of the Monarchy. By Father d'Orléans, of the Society of Jesus. New Edition, in Paris At the ex[...]

Period: 18th century

600 €

“exceptional History Of Tuscany” From 1782. In 9 Vol In 12. Translated By Mr. Riguccio Galluzzi

A wonderful series which touches on the History of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, this unique region and described in its History in nine volumes in 12; full speckled glazed calfskin, ribbed spine decora[...]

Period: 18th century

2 200 €

Historical And Gallant Relation Of The Invasion Of Spain By The Moors, Vol. In 12/ Coat Of Arms

A vast subject of immigration in this book in 4 volumes bound in a beautiful volume In 12, plates with beautiful fine coats of arms (unidentified). Printed in The Hague at Adrian Moetjens (famous book[...]

Period: 18th century

480 €

Considerations On The Former & Present Government Of France By The Marquis d'Argenson 1764

Rare beautiful copy of this work from the time of Louis XV written by his Minister, in Amsterdam at Marc Michel Rey. 1764. A volume in 8 in full marbled calfskin, smooth spine decorated with beautiful[...]

Period: 18th century

600 €

Luther Bible 1740 - In Gothic German

Gothic Bible (Old and New Testaments), 1740 edition, “in its own juice”. In German, Gothic typography. "Biblia Das ist: Die Ganze heilige Schrift Alten und Neuen Testaments (…) Herr D. Martin Luther[...]

Period: 18th century

120 €

From The Library Of Levayer d'Argenson Minister Of Louis XV, "the Gardens" Of The Abbot Of Lille

A large volume in 8, full speckled calfskin, smooth spine, beautiful thistle-gilded irons, title in red morocco, marbled endpapers with red edges, "Ex Libris du Château des Ormes", property of Louis X[...]

Period: 18th century

340 €

Treatise On Studies, 2 Volumes, M. Rollin, 1740

On how to teach and study literature. First volume: 700 pages, Second volume 700 pages. At the widow Estienne's, bookseller, Rue Saint Jacques, at La Virtue. With the approval and privilege of the kin[...]

Period: 18th century

140 €

Rare, From The Library: Bourdaloue Magazine "history Of The Life And Works Of Fénelon" 1751

En un volume in 12  pleine basane marbrée dos à nerfs fers dorés , titre maroquin rouge , tranches rougies , gardes avec ex libris Armorié et étiquette de la Bibliothèque de la Revue Bourdaloue (Eugèn[...]

Period: 18th century

160 €

Way Of Fortifying According To Vauban 1718

book on how to fortify according to the method of Monsieur de Vauban 1718 By Abbe du Fay A plan at the end

Period: 18th century

150 €

Rare: 3 Volumes In 12.new Condition By Barbou "c.cornelii Taciti Quae Exstant Opéra; Paris 1793

Exceptional three volumes in 12, full speckled glazed calfskin, smooth spines decorated with beautiful thistle irons, red morocco titles and volume numbers, marbled gades, interior lace flat with thre[...]

Period: 18th century

320 €

Arms Bindings, The Works Of Mr De Moliere

In Paris for the company of booksellers, new revised, corrected & expanded edition. 1718 Edition illustrated with a frontispiece portrait and 16 intaglio engravings outside the text. Four volumes in-1[...]

Period: 18th century

480 €

[mazarin Fronde Bindings Aux Arms Choiseul] Retz - Memoirs. Eo 1717.

RETZ (Jean-François Paul de GONDI, Cardinal of) - Duke of CHOISEUL-STAINVILLE (binding with the arms of). Memoirs of Cardinal de Retz. In Amsterdam and is located in Nancy, at Jean-Baptiste Cusson, 17[...]

Period: 18th century

3 500 €

Memoirs Of The Time Of Louis XIV "political Annals" By The Abbot Of Saint Pierre. London 1758

In new condition, these two volumes relate precious historical facts from the time of Louis XIV, by Charles-Irenée Castel Abbot of Saint Pierre. 2 Volumes in 12 full marbled glazed calf, ribbed spine [...]

Period: 18th century

420 €

Beautiful “story Of Charles VII” In Two Volumes In 12. In Paris, Quai Des Augustins 1754

In two volumes in 12, full speckled calfskin, smooth spines with gilded irons, titles and volume numbers in red and olive morocco, marbled endpapers and red edges; based on solid historical strains, t[...]

Period: 18th century

280 €

In A Rare Beautiful Jansenist Binding, Memoirs Of Sieur De Pontis Who Served In The Armies.

Rare copy from the beginning of the 18th century in its sober Jansenist binding in two volumes in 12, full tinted calfskin, spine with gilded titles and volume numbers, marbled endpapers, blued edges.[...]

Period: 18th century

600 €

Livre Ancien Almanach Des Muses 1776

Almanach des muses 1776 page de  titre illustrée reliure plein maroquin rouge plats décorés de filets dores dos décorés de motifs dorés in 8  1776 , 334 pages 

Period: 18th century

180 €

Livre Ancien Amanach Des Muses 1777

Almanach des muses 1777 reliure plein maroquin rouge plats décorés de filets dores d'os décoré de motifs et filets dores in 8 294 pages. 

Period: 18th century

180 €

Sailors' Manual Or Explanation Of Marine Terms, By Mr Bourdé. Printed In Vannes In 1773

With the number of the "Royal Court" on the cover and in two volumes bound together, printed in Vannes from the Imprimerie de la Veuv de Jean-Nic. Galle in 1773; this beautiful strong volume in 8, ful[...]

Period: 18th century

1 000 €

Beautiful Copy, "ordinance Of Louis XIV", King Of France And Navarre On Waters And Forests

This beautiful octavo in mint condition, full marbled glazed calf, ribbed spine decorated with beautiful gilded irons, red morocco title, marbled endpapers, red edges "Order of Louis XIV, King of Fran[...]

Period: 18th century

220 €

Collection, 5 Theater Plays /1779 To 1783 In 8 Performed In Paris, By The Vc d'Hermenonville

This rare and precious collection of theater pieces performed from 1779 to 1783 is an important range of the style of various authors in the second part of the 17th century, under the Reign of Louis X[...]

Period: 18th century

440 €

Livre Ancien Ordonnance De Louis XIV Donnee Au Mois d'Avril 1667

Ordonnance de Louis XIV Roy de France et de navarre donnée à  saint Germain en lay au mois d'avril 1667 reliure plein cuir marron dos  à 5 nerfs in 12 1720 .

Period: 18th century

160 €

“translation Of The Satires Of Persia And Juvenal” By The Reverend Father Tarteron; Beautiful Flight. In 12

In its octavo binding in full speckled glazed calfskin, smooth spine decorated with very beautiful gilded irons with flower rosettes, red morocco title, gadres and marbled edges. "Translation of the S[...]

Period: 18th century

240 €

“new Microscopic Observations” By Needham, With 8 Figures; In Paris 1750. Flight.

Very beautiful copy in 12 format, full speckled sheepskin, ribbed spine decorated with gilded irons on the rosette, red morocco title, marbled endpapers, red edges. Printed in Paris at Etienne Ganeau,[...]

Period: 18th century

650 €

Book 1788 Eraste Or The Friend Of Jeneusse Familiar Interviews Filassier

New edition. Carefully corrected & considerably enlarged by Mr. Abbot Fillassier. Chez Vincent, Printer-Bookseller. In Paris Date of publication: 1788 Binding: Hard cover DIMENSION 18.5*12 cm CONDITIO[...]

Period: 18th century

300 €

"elements Of Arithmetic, Geometry And Algebra." 1 Vol. In8, In Montauban 1787. Illustrated

Elements of Arithmetic, Geometry and Algebra, followed by an elementary treatise on rectilinear & spherical trigonometry, & an Introduction to infinitezimal calculus. With applications to Acoustics, A[...]

Period: 18th century

250 €

"lucrèce De La Nature Des Choses" Traduit En Vers Par M. Le Blanc De Guillet , 2forts Vol. In 8

Rare exemplaire in 8 en deux forts volumes en veau glacé écaille , dos à nerfs ornés de beaux fers dorés à la rosace étoilée , titres et tomaisons maroquin havane , gardes marbrées bleu vif (  Ex-Libr[...]

Period: 18th century

450 €

" Le Confiturier Royal",ou Nouvelle Instruction Pour Les Confitures . Vol. In 12.paris . 1765

Bien complet de ses trois planches dépliantes , ce rare "Confiturier Royal" , où nouvelle Instruction pour les Confitures , les Liqueurs et les Fruits , Quatrième Edition , revue , corrigée ,& de beau[...]

Period: 18th century

480 €

Collection Of Logogryphs 18th

Book collection of logogryphs with meaning from tarbé Entirely handwritten book Logogryphes is a riddle where you guess a word from others A meaning in the year 1777 Good condition

Period: 18th century

450 €

Strong Volume In 8 From 1768 To 1782; Including Eugénie By M. De Beaumarchais, In All 5 Related Pieces

Fort volume in 8 Contenant , cinq Oeuvres de Théâtre reliées ensemble dans une reliure en veau mouchaté , dos à nerfs orné de fers dorés , titre maroquin rouge , tanches rouges , gardes marbrées ex-li[...]

Period: 18th century

380 €

Rare Illustrated Agricultural Book Natural History Of Froment, M. Abbé Poncelet 1779 Paris

A beautiful and rare Treatise: "Natural History of Wheat", by Mr. Abbé Poncelet Printed in Paris. At G. Desprez, Ordinary Printer to the King of the Clergy of France, rue Saint-Jacques. 1779. In which[...]

Period: 18th century

500 €

Héré (emmanuel) - View Of The Place Royalle De Nancy From The Side Of The Town Hall. Around 1750.

HÉRÉ (Emmanuel) - View of the Place Royalle de Nancy from the side of the Town Hall. sl, se, around 1750; 630/940 mm, 1 pp., sheet. The engraving shows carriages, to show proportions. The buildings on[...]

Period: 18th century

1 250 €
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"the Last Two Books Of Kings", A Beautiful Strong Volume In 8. In Paris At G. Desprez. 1742

Presented in a beautiful strong volume In 8 in full speckled glazed calf, red morocco title, marbled edges and endpapers, Ex-Libris with Arms; copy in perfect condition / "The last two Books of Kings,[...]

Period: 18th century

220 €

The Compère Matthieu – 1732 – At The Expenses Of The Company

Or The Variations of the Human Mind. In London, At the expense of the company M.DCC.XXXII. Collated Complete. “The Townswoman is nothing less than a witch. The gallantry with which she honored yo[...]

Period: 18th century

160 €

The Vegetable Garden School. From Attic. 1780. 2 Volumes.

L'école du jardin potager By M de Combles 3rd edition. 1780 At Didot le Jeune, printer to Monsieur, Quai des Augustins. Volume I and 2. Hard covers. In-12 bound 18 cm by 12. Contemporary binding,[...]

Period: 18th century

420 €

[philosophy] Voltaire - Portable Philosophical Dictionary. Eo.

[without author] - VOLTAIRE (François-Marie AROUET, said). Portable philosophical dictionary. London, s.é., 1765. A vol. in 8vo format (197 x 127 mm) of 1 f. bl., 2 ff. n.fol., 308 pp. and 1 f. bl. Co[...]

Period: 18th century

1 000 €

Police Code Or Analysis Of Police Regulations 1758

Police Code or analysis of Police regulations second edition 1758 divided into twelve glossy titles of the time, mottled tan calf, decorated ribbed spine, red edges The author Duchesne was Councilor o[...]

Period: 18th century

250 €

Etrennes Aux Gens d'Eglise ,ou "la Chandelle d'Arras" Poëme Héroi-comique En XVIII Chants. 1766

Ce charmant exemplaire in 16 de format plutot carré (pour le dissimuler dans sa poche ) car ce poême Héroï-comique  plutôt sulfureux de Henri Joseph Dulaurens (1719-1793) n'était pas pour toutes les m[...]

Period: 18th century

280 €

Succinct Relation Of The Revolutions Of Paris And Versailles Dedicated To The Nation 1789

Very rare first edition of this interesting account of the revolutionary days of July 12 to 21, 1789, with details of the death of the Minister of Finance FOULON and the intendant of Paris BERTHIER. C[...]

Period: 18th century

1 050 €

Writing, Instruction From Catherine De Médicis Queen Of France To Her Daughter Queen Of England

Exceptional 18th century document written in pen on laid paper with watermark: FIN D ANGOUMOIS 1771, RAISIN Transposition of: * Instruction from Queen Marie de Médicis Quelle gave Written by her han[...]

Period: 18th century

1 850 €

“story Of Hypolite Count Of Duglas” By Mad. d'Aulnoy, Beautiful Volume In 12 Illustrated Paris 1757

In a beautiful full volume in speckled glazed calfskin, smooth spine decorated with gilded irons, red morocco title, marbled endpapers, red edges, two-tone titles divided into two volumes. Very beauti[...]

Period: 18th century

280 €

Het Hooglied Van Salomo Vertlaart En Vergeestelykt Dea "abraham Hellenbroek", Rotterdam 1731/35

Het Hooglied Van Salomo, Vertlaart en Vergeestelykt Deer "Abraham Hellenbroek" Rotterdam. 1731/35 At Johan Van Deesburg. In its beautiful vellum (pigskin) binding, cold struck cream spine with raised [...]

Period: 18th century

620 €

A Superb Binding In Glazed Blonde Calfskin, Ribbed Spine With Baroque Irons Testament By J. Albéroni

"Political Testament of Cardinal Jules Alberoni, collected from Various Memoirs, Letters & Interviews of His Eminence. By Mr. AM, translated from Italian by the C. of RBM In Lausanne, at Marc-Michel B[...]

Period: 18th century

380 €

"letters From Baron De Busbec" Ambassador Of Ferdinand I, King Of The Romans, Of Hungary, Etc..

Rare and in new condition in three volumes in 12, full speckled glazed calf, ribbed spine decorated with beautiful gilded irons with thistle flower, titles and volume numbers in red and tan morocco, m[...]

Period: 18th century

520 €

Theory And Practice Of Longitudes At Sea. Flight. In 8 In Paris From The Imp. Royal Illustrated From 9pl.

A copy in new condition, in a beautiful In 8 format with large margins, as I like them and rare to boot, illustrated with 5 very complete folding plates to which have been added 4 plates of experiment[...]

Period: 18th century

600 €

3 Volumes De 1730 "les Mille Et Un Quart-d'heure " Contes Tartares , Illustré ; A Paris 1730

 En trois volumes in 12 , plein veau moucheté glacé dos à nerfs , ornés de beaux fers dorés ; titres et tomaison maroquin rouge , gardes marbrées tranches rouges . Imprimés à Paris chez Jean-Baptiste [...]

Period: 18th century

480 €

The Iron Mask – 1750 Second Edition - Chevalier De Mouhy

The Iron Mask, or the Admirable Adventures of the Father and Son In The Hague Chez Pierre de Hondt, M DCC L Rare second edition from 1750 of this work by Charles de Fieux, Chevalier de Mouhy (170[...]

Period: 18th century

140 €

“letters On The Spirit Of Patriotism, On The Idea Of A Patriot King” Vol. In 8, London 1750

A beautiful large copy in octavo margin in speckled glazed calfskin, ribbed spine decorated with gilded irons, tan morocco title, marbled endpapers. "Letters on the Spirit of Patriotism, on the idea o[...]

Period: 18th century

340 €

"epistle Of Saint Paul To The Romans" Beautiful Series In Glossy Blonde Calfskin Of 5 Vols. In Brussels 1709

During the lifetime of Louis , triple fillets on the boards, marbled endpapers, printed in Brussels, at Eugène Henry Fricx, Imprimeurs du Roi, opposite the Madelaine Church. 1709. Ink stamp of the “Gr[...]

Period: 18th century

750 €

Exceptional Baroque Binding In Glossy Blonde Calfskin "letters Of Madame De Maintenon, 9 Vol. 1756

Rare and exceptional series in 9 volumes in 12 in golden glazed blond calfskin, spine with marvelous fine irons in the pure Louis Printed in Amsterdam, at the expense of the publisher in 1756. The "Le[...]

Period: 18th century

1 200 €

3 Forts Vol. Dictionnaire Historique Des Cultes Religieux établis Dans Le Monde ,à Paris 1770

Bel exemplaire en trois forts volumes in 12 , plein veau moucheté dos à nerfs ornés de fers dorés , titres et tomaisons maroquin rouge et noir , gardes marbrées , tranches rouges . "Dictionnaire Histo[...]

Period: 18th century

480 €

Lovely Pocket Book In Olive Decorated Morocco From 1762. In Paris, Illustrated With Two Maps

Rare and beautiful Royal Almanac, Year M. DCC.LXII. In Paris from the Imprimerie de Le Breton, Imprimeur ordinary du Roy, at the bottom of rue de la Harpe 1762. This charming pocket copy is in full ol[...]

Period: 18th century

400 €

Rare 18th Century Pocket Almanac. Paris 1785. “court Calendar” For The Year In Moroccan

In full tan morocco this charming "Court Calendar" taken from the ephemeris for the year One thousand seven hundred and eighty-five; containing: the location of the Sun, its rising, its setting, its d[...]

Period: 18th century

400 €

Original Documents And Procedures Of The Trial Of Robert-françois Damiens, 1757

Original documents and procedures of the trial of Robert-François Damiens, First edition 1757 In-4 (254 x 190mm), Famous trial for regicide of Damiens, who attempted to assassinate Louis XV on January[...]

Period: 18th century

780 €

Splendid Edition Of The Theater By P. Corneille In 8 Volumes In 4 In Illustrated Tortoiseshell Glazed Calfskin

Unique and marvelous Edition of the Theater Works of Pierre Corneille, printed in Geneva in 1774. These 8 large volumes in 4 in glazed tortoiseshell calfskin, smooth spines decorated with beautiful gi[...]

Period: 18th century

1 200 €

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