Michel de Montaigne, "Essays." Published by Laurent Rondet, Christophe Journel, and Robert Chevillion in Paris, 1659 and 1669. 3 volumes in-12, 18th-century leather bindings, gilt fillets framing the [...]
A rare and beautiful copy in a substantial 16mo volume, bound in full ivory vellum with smooth spines, handwritten title, marbled endpapers, and red edges. This attractive Regency-era volume was print[...]
A beautifully illustrated quarto volume bound in full blond calf, spine with raised bands decorated with gilt fleurons in the compartments, red morocco title, boards with double fillet borders, rich i[...]
A fine copy in glazed blond calfskin, smooth spine decorated with gilt tooling, garnet morocco title, triple fillet border, marbled endpapers, gilt edges. This fresh copy contains the Miscellaneous Wo[...]
10 volumes: 2-3-7-10-11-12-13-14-15-16. Published between 1770 and 1781. Numerous illuminated plates. The set has suffered from age but remains in fairly good condition.
A rare find! A new history of all the peoples of the world, or History of Men in Paris, 1779 for volume 1 and 1781 for volume 52. 52 VOLUMES - COMPLETE COLLECTION!!! Each volume measures 10x17cm. The [...]
Books "Historical Dictionary of the City of Paris", Pierre Thomas Nicolas HURTAUT and Louis Drigon de MAGNY, published by Moutard, Paris, 1779, 4 volumes in-8. First edition dedicated to Marshal Duke [...]
Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded by Richardson. Translated by Abbé Prévost, author of Manon Lescaut. Perhaps this translation inspired the dear abbé for his heroine, Manon Lescaut, who follows a path diamet[...]
This beautiful edition of Vauvenargues' Complete Works, revised and augmented from manuscripts provided by his family, is quite rare; accompanied by notes and concluding with an analytical table of co[...]
A beautiful, mint-condition copy in two large octavo volumes, superb contemporary glazed blond calf bindings, smooth spines tooled with fleur-de-lis, ochre morocco titles and volume numbers, covers fr[...]
Rare, mint condition, these beautiful books from the end of the reign of Louis XV, printed in Paris, by Ruault, Bookseller, rue de la Harpe, 1774. Full mottled blond glazed calf, spine with raised ban[...]
This book is in its original, as-found condition, complete with its frontispiece and four folding engraved plates. Defects noted: it was probably bound in the early 20th century; several pages show si[...]
Dating from the reign of Louis XV and in a large 12mo volume, a collection of six sales from 1752 to 1754 originating from the Château de Gingins, Switzerland. Catalogues of a Cabinet of Various Curio[...]
A rare and beautiful copy in mint condition, in two volumes bound in glazed blond calf, spines with raised bands decorated with gilt tooling in the compartments, red morocco titles and volume numbers,[...]
Rarely encountered in such pristine condition: "The Tale of the Tome," Containing all that the Arts and Sciences Have that is most Sublime and most Mysterious; with several other very curious Pieces. [...]
"Literary History of the City of Lyon," with a Library of Lyon Authors; Sacred and Secular, arranged by century. By Father De Colonia of the Society of Jesus. In Lyon, at François Ricollet's, Booksell[...]
The Spectacle of Nature by Abbot Antoine Pluche, Volume Four, 1739The vision of the heavens and its sciences, according to Abbot Antoine Pluche. A scientific book, a true journal bridging theology and[...]
Memoirs of Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully, Volumes V, VI, VII, and VIII, 1768. The life of Henry IV's closest advisor. Maximilien de Béthune, born in 1559 and died in 1641, was a statesman and S[...]
Course in Fine Literature Distributed by Exercises, Volume Two, 1748, by Charles Batteux. What if you could learn the basics of literature during the reign of Louis XV? Written by Charles Batteux and [...]
In a full calfskin volume, spine with raised bands decorated with gilt tooling in the compartments, red morocco title, marbled endpapers, red edges, one volume in 12mo, printed in Paris by Jean Desain[...]
A beautiful set in mottled calfskin, spines with raised bands decorated with gilt tooling in the compartments, red and black morocco title and volume numbers, marbled endpapers, red edges; "Works of M[...]
Collection of 13 books / 18th century - A Man of Taste's New Library - 4 volumes - 1798 - Introduction to the Dutch Revolution by Dejean - 3 volumes in 1 - New Commentary on the Custom of the Provosts[...]
A magnificent copy of this great military work in three volumes, duodecimo, bound in blond glazed calf, spine with raised bands decorated with fine gilt fleurons in the compartments, titles and volume[...]
A beautiful set of six volumes of the famous English philosopher's works, duodecimo in marbled blond calf, smooth spines decorated with gilt tooling, red and brown morocco titles and volume numbers, m[...]
12 Volumes. Dictionary of the nobility containing the genealogies, history and chronology of the noble families of France, the explanation and their coats of arms, the state of the great lands of the [...]
Beautiful binding with label of Delorme the Younger, rue St Jacques above St Benoît. Nicolas Denis Delorme (1731-1790), known as the Younger. Full red morocco, spine decorated with gilt motifs and fil[...]
History of Scotland during the reigns of Mary Stuart and James VI. By William Robertson. London, 1764. 3 volumes. Complete set. Full leather binding, fair condition. Corners and edges rubbed. 12mo for[...]
Presented in a handsome set of eight volumes in duodecimo format, bound in mottled calfskin, spines with raised bands decorated with gilt tooling in the compartments with a rosette motif, red and gree[...]
A very fine and uncommon copy in two quarto volumes, bound in full mottled calf with raised bands, decorated with gilt tooling in the compartments, red morocco titles and volume numbers, marbled endpa[...]
A rare set of 12 volumes in duodecimo, from the rich and prestigious library of Ernest Augustus I (1771-1851), King of Hanover (1837-1851), fifth son of George III, King of England (Bookplate with wet[...]
Description Rousseau J.J. (1712-1778). Les Confessions de J.J. Rousseau, Suivies des Rêveries Du Promeneur Solitaire. A Geneve, 1782.Rousseau J.J. (1712-1778). Second partie des Confessions de J.J. Ro[...]
In its fresh, raw green vellum (pigskin) binding, quarto format, raised bands on the spine, garnet morocco title, red edges, this important composite collection of documents relating to the trial of P[...]
Elements of Theoretical and Practical Music, following the Principles of Mr. Rameau. New Edition, by J. D'ALEMBERT: (1762) Lyon, Bruyset, 1762; octavo (202x130mm), half-title and title page, XXXVI, 23[...]
A rare find, this series of 17 volumes in raw green vellum, with raised bands on the spine, garnet morocco titles and volume numbers, marbled endpapers, and red edges; this celebrated and precious Bib[...]
A rare and beautiful copy of the History of James II, King of Great Britain. Published in Brussels by Jean Léonard, rue de la Cour, 1740. In one duodecimo volume, bound in full mottled calf, spine wit[...]
Description Galvani Luigi (1737-1798). Memorie sulla elettricità animale di Luigi Galvani. Al celebre Abate Lazzaro Spallanzani Pubblico Professore nella Università di Pavia. Aggiunte alcune elettrich[...]
A Book of Chivalric Valour: in one volume, duodecimo, full calf, spine with raised bands, decorated with tools in the compartments, red ochre morocco title, marbled endpapers and edges, printed in Par[...]
These interesting memoirs, in their original edition, concern a close and faithful friend of the Overlord disgraced by Louis XIV, Nicolas Fouquet: Jean Hérault de Gourville; "Memoirs of Monsieur de Go[...]
Treatise on the Game of Chess, Paris, 1786. Second revised and corrected edition. This highly technical treatise considers all the possibilities for winning! Although the calfskin binding is a little [...]
This small book, "Essay on the Game of Chess," published by Antoine Van Dole, is printed in The Hague in 1741, its title piece in red and black. Presented by a Mr. Stamma, born in Syria, it promises s[...]
Rare First Edition, in superb condition, of Jacques Lacombe's *History of the Northern Countries* (1762), a historical and descriptive work that presents an overview of the Nordic nations—Scandinavia,[...]
Description Vitruvio Marco Pollione. L'architettura.. tradotta e commentata.. Berardo Galliani.. Edizione seconda corredata degli stessi rami disegnati.. Siena e Napoli presso L. e B. Bindi e i F.lli [...]
An unusual and useful book: "General List of Post Offices in France for the Year 1773 (1773), the last year of the reign of Louis XV." This charming guide, with its title page featuring the beautiful [...]
A set of three 18th-century books. Memoirs of the Royal Academy of Surgery. Original leather bindings. Good overall condition with signs of age. 17 x 10.5 cm.
Corpus Juris Civilis Academicum by Christophe Freiesleben, 1789, 2 volumes in 1, 1794 and 1415 pages, two-column text. Contemporary full tan calf binding. Largest compilation of ancient Roman law. Goo[...]
A rare bibliophile find, this duodecimo volume was printed in 1723. "Essay on the New Tale of Mother Goose, or the Illuminations of the Game of the Constitution." New Edition. Bound in one duodecimo v[...]
Description Missale romano moguntium, ex decreto sacrosancti concilii tridentini restitutum S. PII V. Pontificis Maximi jussu editum, Clementis VIII. & Urbani VIII.. D. Philippi Caroli s. sedis mogunt[...]
Presented in its rich clasp binding this magnificent book printed at: Te Dordrecht, By Pieter-, in Jacob-Keur 1731. This rare new testament: "Het Nieuwe Testament", ofte Alle Boecken des Nieuwen Verbo[...]
I present here a complete series of four beautiful In4 (large format) volumes in their bindings preserved during the lifetime of Louis XIV; They contain the "Complete Works of Tacitus" (C. Cornelli Ta[...]
I present here an interesting bibliophilic rarity in two folio volumes, 1737 and 1739 for the second part, unique pieces on this beautiful city in the south of France, illustrated with folding maps; i[...]
Rare 18th-century book on geometry and measurement, 170 mm x 105 mm x 30 mm. Some scratches on the leather cover, otherwise clean and complete, no creased pages.
A rare account of the reform of institutions by the young Sun King and his authority, followed by an interesting dissertation on the Day of Saint Bartholomew. 1 Large volume in octavo, full glazed blo[...]
Description Plinii Secundi Caii (23-79). Historiae naturalis libri XXXVII quo interpretatione et notis illustravit Joannes Harduinus... Ludovici Magni in usum serenissimi delphini. Editio altera emend[...]
We are selling this antique, handwritten parchment, entirely decorated by hand. Floral decoration surrounds the parchment. We can discern handwriting at the bottom of the document, partially erased. I[...]
A beautiful and celebrated series by Father Daniel in six magnificent illustrated volumes, large quarto format. Printed in 1720; Amsterdam, at the expense of the Company, 1720. "History of France sinc[...]
Theatres and Mixed Works by Jacques Bailly, Paris, 1768. Parodies of lyric tragedies and operas by Lully and other 18th-century composers. Two volumes in full marbled calf, spines with raised bands, g[...]
Description Vitruvio Marco Pollione. L'architettura.. tradotta e commentata.. Berardo Galliani.. Edizione seconda corredata degli stessi rami disegnati.. Siena e Napoli presso L. e B. Bindi e i F.lli [...]
A beautiful complete edition of the famous "Universal History of Jacques-Auguste de Thou" in 16 handsome quarto volumes, bound in marbled glazed calf, spines with raised bands decorated with fine gilt[...]
"On the Prussian Monarchy, under Frederick the Great"; With an appendix, Containing research on the current situation of the principal regions of Germany. By the Count of Mirabeau. 4 Volumes in Quarto[...]
A rarity: Monumental "Roman History" followed by "History of the Emperors", in 21 beautiful quarto volumes, full tinted calf, spine with raised bands decorated with fleurons in the compartments, red a[...]
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