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Ceremonial Formulas And Prayers For The Coronation Of His Majesty Louis XVI On June 11, 1775

Ceremonial formulas and prayers for the Coronation of His Majesty Louis XVI which will take place in the Metropolitan Church of Reims, on Trinity Sunday, June 11, 1775, Paris, in 8, paperback, Vente I[...]

Period: 18th century

460 €

A Way Of Catching Birds Of Aviceptology 1783 . Illustrated Paris

A Wayof Catching Birds of Aviceptology 18th centuryIllustrated

Period: 18th century

380 €

By Mr. Papon Of The Oratory: "literary Journey Of Provence" In 1 Vol. In 12. Paris 1780. Bel.

In a pretty volume in marbled calfskin in 12mo format, smooth spine decorated with gilt irons, green morocco title, marbled guards and edges, this rare travel book by Mr Papon, Priest of the Oratory, [...]

Period: 18th century

450 €

Compère Matthieu Or The Variations Of The Human Mind, 3 Vol. Glazed Blond Calf London 1777

In a later pastiche binding in blond glazed calfskin, spine ribbed and decorated with gilt irons, titles and volume numbers in red and dark olive morocco, covers with triple fillets, interior lacework[...]

Period: 18th century

540 €

Famous Memoirs Of Mr Caron De Beaumarchais, Beautiful Edition In 2 Vol. In8 Full Calf From 1775

These famous Memoirs of Caron de Beaumarchais, a prelude to the French Revolution, relate the quarrels between members of the nobility... A fine testimony to the conflicts between people close to the [...]

Period: 18th century

440 €

Holy Bible Illustrated By Ostervald Folio Of 1779, Old And New Testament & The Prophets

Rare and exceptional folio book from 1779 / Holy Protestant Bible illustrated by Ostervald in a large volume in two parts, full calf, ribbed spine, garnet morocco title, red edges; illustrated with a [...]

Period: 18th century

2 800 €

Precious Almanac: Cute, Curious And Useful New Year's Gifts For The Year 1785 Decorated Red Morocco

Charming little Almanac in richly decorated red morocco from the Louis XVI period: "Etrennes Mignones", curious and useful for the Year 1785, in 18 format, richly decorated covers with a valiant heart[...]

Period: 18th century

380 €

5 Vol. In 8: "complete Works Of Demosthenes And Aeschines" Translated Into French. Paris 1777

Complete in 5 Volumes in 8, full speckled calf, spine with ribbed bands decorated with gilt irons in the title boxes (erased raw morocco) dark havana volume number, marbled guards, red edges. Portrait[...]

Period: 18th century

380 €

"the Gallic Sibyl Or France" As It Was, As It Is, & Almost As It Is..

Very fresh copy In. 8 in blond glazed calf, smooth spine decorated with gilt irons, Havana morocco title, covers with triple framing fillets with equinson angles, interior fises, gilt edges, marbled g[...]

Period: 18th century

340 €

Strong Vol.in8 . Three Volumes "boccaccio's Little Nephew" Printed On Pink Paper . New Ed. 1787

Presented in a large volume In 8, divided into three volumes and rare printed on pink paper, contemporary binding in full speckled glazed calf, ribbed spine decorated with gilt irons in the compartmen[...]

Period: 18th century

380 €

Lives Of Famous Sculptors Since The Renaissance 1787

Life of the famous sculptors since the Renaissance of the Arts with the description of their works by MD of the Royal Academy of Belles Lettres. In Paris at Debure l'Ainé 1787. Two hardback volumes wi[...]

Period: 18th century

250 €

Ed. Toulousaine End Of 18th Century: From The Social Contract, Or Principles Of Political Law, By Jj Rousseau

A rare Toulouse publication by JJ. Rousseau in one volume in 16, from the end of the 18th century (undated), by Douladoure, Bookseller, rue Saint-Rome, in full sheepskin, almond morocco title, a copy [...]

Period: 18th century

220 €

Charming Copy Of The "life Of Tromp" Lieutenant-general Of The Naval Armies Of Holland 1784

Rare and in 16 format, full spotted sheepskin, smooth spine decorated with gilt irons, tan morocco title, blue paper endpapers. In Paris at Belin, Bookseller, rue Saint-Jacques, near S. Ives. M. DCC. [...]

Period: 18th century

240 €

"jj. Rousseau Considered One Of The First Authors Of The Revolution," By M. Mercier. 1791

A rare book by a talented author: JJ. Rousseau, considered one of the first authors of the Revolution. By M. Mercier; the only existing volume from the period of great interest, the references of whic[...]

Period: 18th century

550 €

Very Large Family Tree - De May Family - Around 1780 - Oise

Very large family tree of the de May family (Le Déluge, Oise) Family tree created for Jean-Baptiste de May, bodyguard of King Louis XV and then Louis XVI. The tree dates back to the end of the 16th ce[...]

Period: 18th century

350 €

Partial Series: 9 Vol. 18th In 8 Format In Calf "history Of The Gallican Church" 1780

Incomplete but interesting tail series of the History of the Gallican Church, dedicated to Our Lords of the Clergy; by Jacques Longueval. Regional publication: "In Nismes, at Gaude, Père, Fils & Compa[...]

Period: 18th century

180 €

3 Vol. Velin 1799 In 12: "gli Animali Parlanti" Poëma Epico Diviso In Ventisei Canti, G. Casti

Printed in Milan at the very end of the 18th century, from the typography of Francesco Sonzogne di Gin. Battisa Librajo-Stampatore. Corsia de' Served No. 596. Complete work of this meeting of Poems by[...]

Period: 18th century

240 €

1 Vol In 12 The Ornaments Of Memory Or The Brilliant Features Of French Poets, Rouen 1788

In a beautiful volume In 12, full speckled sheepskin, ribbed spine, boxes decorated with thistle irons, ochre morocco title, marbled guards and edges: "The Ornaments of Memory", or "the Brilliant Feat[...]

Period: 18th century

150 €

Constitutional Act Preceded By The Declaration Of The Rights Of Man June 24, 1793 No. 932.

1 printed 24 In-4 Year 2 [1793-1794] "Paris, Imprimerie nationale exécutif du Louvre, Year II of the Republic". B on Printed 24 pages of the Constitution of Year 1: it consists of a declaration of the[...]

Period: 18th century

980 €

Beautiful Copy Of: "the Apologetics And Prescriptions Of Tertullian" By Mr. Abbot De Gourcy.

In a beautiful First Empire binding, printed in Paris, at Sorin, Bookseller, rue de la Juiverie, next to the Church of the Magdeleine M. DCC. LXXX. (1780), label of Bookseller in Paris "Méquignon", bi[...]

Period: 18th century

180 €

Double-sided Illuminated Page With The Coat Of Arms Of The Boyer Family, Languedoc, 18th Centur

Double-Sided Illuminated Page with the Coat of Arms of the Boyer Family, Languedoc, 18th Century. Gold, a bull passant, gules, with its tail between its legs, with an azure chief charged with a silver[...]

Period: 18th century

320 €

Almanac Of Honest People - 1793

ALMANAC of Honest People in Paris, 1793. Small duodecimo. Rare FIRST EDITION of this revolutionary almanac by Louis Ventre de La Touloubre (1746-1816), known as Galart de Montjoye (Tourneux), which en[...]

Period: 18th century

180 €

Complete Works - Abbé De Mably - 12 Complete Volumes - 1792 - Book 18th

Complete Works Abbot Gabriel Bonnot de Mably in Lyon at JB Delamolliere 1792 12 volumes in-8 COMPLETE (rare to have the whole set) Some foxing, but nothing serious (see photos) Full base of the period[...]

Period: 18th century

500 €

The Amusemen Of Parnassus (1749)

The Amusemens of Parnassus and Method (1749) brunettes and the prettiest fashionable airs with variations for the harpsichord by Mr Corrette, organist of the Jesuit RRPP of rue St Antoine in Paris

Period: 18th century

1 200 €

Transfer Of Prisoner, Order Of May 9, 1778

transfer of a deserter from the prison of La Rochelle to his division of Rochefort, order made at Versailles on May 9, 1778

Period: 18th century

650 €

French Constitution 1791

French constitution presented to the king by the national assembly on September 3, 1791 in Dijon from the printing house of P.Causse, gilt edges (period binding) in morocco leather.

Period: 18th century

950 €

Memoirs Of Marshal De Tourville, 3 Volumes From 1779, Abbot Margon, Former "count Of Antioch"

Complete in three volumes in 12, full glazed calf, spine with raised bands decorated in the boxes with gilt iron, titles and volume number in ochre morocco, red edges and marbled guards; Ex-Libris: "B[...]

Period: 18th century

520 €

Beautiful Series Of 4 Vol. In 16. Year V. 1797. Works Of Gessner, New Edition, Decorated With Figures

Beautiful and fresh copy in four volumes In 16, full speckled sheepskin of quality, pretty smooth spines decorated with gilded irons, titles and volume numbers green morocco; printed in Paris, at Fr. [...]

Period: 18th century

260 €

To The "arms Of Philippe d'Orléans" 1 Vol. In 8 "on The Importance Of Religious Opinions" Necker

Of exceptional provenance, this 8vo book belonged to the Duke of Orléans. This beautiful 8vo volume; full red morocco comes from the Library of Louis Philippe d'Orléans for a unique and founding text [...]

Period: 18th century

2 200 €

"weapons Of Louis XVIII", Book From The Tuileries Palace "collection Of Various Pieces"

This precious copy in red morocco, large In 8 format, lace-framed covers, with the "Grandes Armes de Louis XVIII" is of prestigious provenance: "Palais des Tuileries" (No. 422), ribbed spine decorated[...]

Period: 18th century

1 800 €

2 Strong Vol. In 8, In Paris "works Of Colardeau". From The French Academy, Illustrated From 1779

Beautiful Illustrated Works of Colardeau in two large volumes in 8, blond glazed calf, spine with ribs decorated with beautiful gilded irons in the compartments, titles and volume numbers in green mor[...]

Period: 18th century

480 €

Anecdotes From The Reign Of Louis XVI" In 6 Volumes. In 12. In Paris 1791, Precious Late 18th

Very complete these beautiful and precious "Anecdotes of the Reign of Louis XVI" in 6 Volumes in 12, half-bindings in sheepskin, smooth spines decorated with gilded iron, titles and volume numbers in [...]

Period: 18th century

670 €

In Mint Condition Rare "memoirs Of Abbé Terray" Controôler-general Of Finances London 1776

Beautiful and rare memoirs in one volume in &é, full speckled glazed calf, smooth spine decorated with beautiful gilded irons, red morocco title, marbled guards with red edges. Printed in London M. DC[...]

Period: 18th century

330 €

"new Year's Gifts From Mnemosyne, Or Collection Of Epigrams And Tales In Verse" 1788 .paris, Maroquin Rg.

Copy In 16 in red morocco, binding with fine gilded Derome irons, smooth spine titles and Year green morocco, covers framed with triple gilded fillets blue guards gilded edges, interior lace, high qua[...]

Period: 18th century

320 €

Abel Boyer, French English Dictionary 18th

French English dictionary and the reverse which was the reference in the 18th century. Work by Abel Boyer, Protestant lexicographer. The first edition of this dictionary dates from 1702. Good general [...]

Period: 18th century

80 €

A Volume Of The History Of Revolutions... From The Roman Republic To Arms", By Ab. Vertot

Copy struck with the Arms on the covers of the History of the Revolutions that occurred in the Government of the Roman Republic. By Mr. Abbot de Vertot, the Royal Academy of Inscriptions & Belles-Lett[...]

Period: 18th century

180 €

Valois De La Motte (countess) - Justification Memorandum Of The Countess Of Valois De La Motte. 1789

VALOIS DE LA MOTTE (Countess) - Justificatory memoir of the Countess of Valois de la Motte, written by Herself. Followed by Report to the Trade of Europe. Supporting documents. London, se, 1789; in-8,[...]

Period: 18th century

150 €
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The True Meaning Of The System Of Nature. In London 1774, Original Edition: Helvetius /d'holbach

Rare beautiful 8vo edition. Helvétius Claude-Adrien; attributed to Baron Paul-Henri Dietrich d'Holbach: "The True Meaning of the System of Nature". In London sn, 1774, work in two parts for this First[...]

Period: 18th century

800 €

Very Fine Copy In 3 Vol In 18: "selected Works Of Grécourt", Geneva 1777 (cazin Paris)

Ravissant exemplaire en veau blond glacé tiples filets sur les plats , dos lisses ornés de fers dorés , titres et tomaisons maroquin rouge , tranche dorée à l'or vif , gardes marbrées , édition de Caz[...]

Period: 18th century

300 €

Rousseau "julie Or The New Heloise, Or Letters Of Two Lovers" 7 Vols. Illustrated London 1781

Charming and rare edition of Cazin (Paris) annotated London M. DCC. LXXXI. (1781) in speckled glazed calf, smooth spine, beautiful gilt irons, titles and volume numbers in green morocco, triple gilt-f[...]

Period: 18th century

600 €

I V. Historical Researches On The Knowledge Of The Ancients Of India By Robertson 1792

A rare book on India during the Revolutionary period in a large volume in 8vo, full sheepskin smooth spine decorated with gilded iron, orange morocco title, marbled guards, yellowed edges, fine copy o[...]

Period: 18th century

600 €

Moult - Perpetual, Very Curious And Very Certain Prophecies. Naples, Chez Raymond, 1769.

MOULT (Thomas-Joseph) - Perpetual, very curious & very certain prophecies. Naples, Chez Raymond, 1769; in-12, 96 pp., paperback, paper cover. Prophecies made at Saint-Denis in France, in the year of O[...]

Period: 18th century

250 €
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Menestrier - New Reasoned Method Of The Coat Of Arms Or The Heraldic Art. Lyon, Ponthus, 1780.

MENESTRIER (Claude-François) - New method of reasoning for blazons or heraldic art. Lyon, Chez Pierre Bruyset Ponthus, 1780; in-8, frontispiece, title page, one engraving, full marbled calf binding of[...]

Period: 18th century

650 €
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Lamoot - Discourse On The Usefulness Of A General History Of Flanders. Liège, Bassompierre, 1760.

LAMOOT - Discourse on the usefulness of a general history of Flanders and on the manner of writing it. Liège, Chez JF Bassompierre, 1760; in-12, 93 pp., 19th century binding in green half-morocco with[...]

Period: 18th century

120 €
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Guyot (edmé Gilles) - New Physical And Mathematical Recreations. At Gueffier, 1769.

GUYOT (Edmé Gilles) - New physical and mathematical recreations, containing all those that have been discovered & imagined in recent times, on magnets, numbers, optics, chemistry, etc. & many others t[...]

Period: 18th century

1 800 €

[grimod De La Reynière] - Philosophical Reflections On Pleasure By A Bachelor. 1784.

[GRIMOD DE LA REYNIÈRE (Alexandre-Balthazard-Laurent)] - Philosophical reflections on pleasure by a bachelor. Followed by The Fakir and Epistle of the bachelor to Madame de ***, sending her the Philos[...]

Period: 18th century

200 €
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[gayot De Pitaval] - Famous And Interesting Cases. From 1739 To 1770, Contemporary Bindings. 24 Vols.

[GAYOT DE PITAVAL (François)] - Famous and interesting cases with the judgments that decided them. Followed by Continuation of famous and interesting cases. With the judgments that decided them By MJC[...]

Period: 18th century

1 000 €
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Gaudi - Instruction Addressed To Infantry Officers, To Draw And Build. 1768, Bound

GAUDI (F. de) - Instruction addressed to infantry officers, to trace and build all kinds of field works, and to put in a state of defense different small posts, such as cemeteries, churches, castles, [...]

Period: 18th century

500 €

Furetière - Universal Dictionary, Generally Containing All French Words. 1701, Bound.

FURETIÈRE (Antoine) - Universal dictionary, generally containing all French words, both old and modern, and terms of science and art. The Hague and Rotterdam, Arnoud and Reinier Leers, 1701; folio, fr[...]

Period: 18th century

2 500 €
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Crebillon (prosper Jolyot De) - The Works Of Monsieur De Crébillon. At Prault, 1754.

CREBILLON (Prosper Jolyot de) - The works of Monsieur de Crébillon. Paris, Chez Prault, 1754; in-12, 321 + 300 + 249 pp., full marbled calf bindings of the time, decorated smooth spines, title pieces [...]

Period: 18th century

200 €
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Camus - Bancal - Quinette - Lamarque - Drouet - Reports Of The Representatives Of The People. 1796.

CAMUS - BANCAL - QUINETTE - LAMARQUE - DROUET - Reports from the representatives of the people. Sent by the convention, jointly with general and minister of war Beurnonville, to the northern army, by [...]

Period: 18th century

250 €
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Blessig - Praesidia Interpretationis Novi-testamenti Ex Auctoribus Graecis. Strasbourg, 1778.

BLESSIG (Johannes-Laurentius) - Praesidia Interpretationis Novi-Testamenti ex auctoribus graecis. Disquisitio theologica quam sub auspicis divinis praeside Joh. Philippo Beyckert. Strasbourg, Jean-Hen[...]

Period: 18th century

55 €
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[bertrand] - Historical Account Of Everything That Happened In Marseille During The Plague. 1723.

[BERTRAND (Jean-Baptiste)] - Historical account of everything that happened in Marseille during the last plague. Cologne, Chez Pierre Marteau, 1723; in-12, XIV-472 pp., 19th century brown half-calf bi[...]

Period: 18th century

320 €
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Works Of Valentin Jamerai Duval, Preceded By Memoirs Of His Life, St. Petersburg 2 Vol. 1784

In two beautiful volumes In 8, full sheepskin spine with ribbed edges decorated with gilded iron in the compartments, titles and volume numbers in ochre and black morocco, marbled endpapers, red edges[...]

Period: 18th century

420 €

Baumé - Elements Of Theoretical And Practical Pharmacy. At Simon, 1784, Period Binding.

BAUMÉ - Elements of theoretical and practical pharmacy. Fifth edition, revised, corrected & expanded. Containing all the fundamental operations of this art; with their definition, & an explanation of [...]

Period: 18th century

300 €
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Minutes Of The Assembly Of The Order Of Nobility Of The Grand Bailiwick Of Caen, Pre-revolution

Rare and historical testimony that this "In 4" booklet, well bound in half-morocco with reinforced corners, ribbed spine, gilded title and marbled guards, prestigious 19th century binding: "Minutes" o[...]

Period: 18th century

220 €

[medicine] Treatise Of The Charitable Pastor, Treatise On The Most Common Diseases. Manuscript, 1787

ANONYMOUS - Treatise of the charitable pastor or treatise of the most common diseases, with the simplest remedies, the weakest to obtain and the least expensive, all in alphabetical order. Mante-Le-Gr[...]

Period: 18th century

300 €
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Works Of Bernard Palissy From The King's Library, With Notes By Mm. F. De St Fond & Gobet

Presented in a beautiful 4vo volume, printed in Paris, at Ruault, Bookseller, rue de la Harpe. 1777. Full glazed porphyry calf, smooth spine, beautiful Directoire binding with fe grid and cuts pattern[...]

Period: 18th century

700 €

Piron, Complete Works, 1776, 7/7 Volumes, Complete.

Complete works of Alexis Piron, published by Mr. Rigolet de Juvigny, Honorary Advisor to the Parliament of Metz; of the Academy of Sciences and Belles-Lettres of Dijon. In Paris., from the printing ho[...]

Period: 18th century

220 €
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Mirabeau - "letters Of Cachet...." - 1782

First edition of the most symbolic of Mirabeau's works written during his arbitrary detention in Vincennes. The noise caused by this work was such that the minister of Louis XVI asked Prussia to immed[...]

Period: 18th century

200 €

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