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Senebier 1779 Catalog Raisonné Of Manuscripts Preserved In The Library Of Geneva

Catalog Raisonné of manuscripts preserved in the Library of the City & Republic of Geneva By Jean Senebier, Minister of the Holy Gospel, Librarian of the Republic of Geneva, Member of the Dutch Societ[...]

Period: 18th century

300 €

Spallanzani Experiments On The Digestion Of Man 1783 Senebier 1st Edition In French

Experiments On the Digestion of Man and of Different Species of Animals By Abbot Spallanzani, With Considerations on the method of carrying out experiments, & the practical consequences that can be dr[...]

Period: 18th century

300 €

Le Payen (charles-bruno) - Essay On Silk Mills And Description Of A Mill. 1767.

LE PAYEN (Charles-Bruno) - Essay on silk mills and description of a mill suitable for use alone in organsining and all silk twisting operations; Followed by five Memoirs relating to silk & Mulberry cu[...]

Period: 18th century

3 200 €
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Le Maire (j.) - Essay On How To Take The Waters Of Plombières. Remiremont, 1748.

LE MAIRE (J.) - Essay on how to take the waters of Plombières. Remiremont, Chez Laurent, 1748; in-12, 96 pp., paperback, text paper on the first cover. Rare book, a few pages are missing at the end of[...]

Period: 18th century

100 €
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Le Clerc (sébastien) - Treatise On Theoretical And Practical Geometry, For The Use Of Artists. 1774.

LE CLERC (Sébastien) - Treatise on theoretical and practical geometry, for the use of artists. Paris, Chez Charles-Antoine Jombert, 1774; in-8, frontispiece, XVI-231 pp., period full calfskin binding,[...]

Period: 18th century

380 €
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[binding With The Arms Of Louis XVI] La Rochefoucauld - Maxims And Moral Reflections.

MARCILLAC de La ROCHEFOUCAULD (François, Duke of). Maxims and Moral Reflections. In Paris, from the Imprimerie royale, 1778. One vol. in 8vo format (188 x 123 mm) of 1 f. bl., xxiv - 154 - xiv pp. and[...]

Period: 18th century

1 000 €

Madame Roland – Signed Autograph Letter - French Revolution

Madame ROLAND born Jeanne Marie Philipon (1754 - 1793), muse of the Girondins during the French Revolution. Autograph letter signed with his initials. October 8, 1790; 2 pages 1/4 in-12°. Collector's[...]

Period: 18th century

1 800 €
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Charlotte Cordet – Criminal Court Bulletins - French Revolution

Charlotte CORDAY [Marie Anne Charlotte de Corday d’Armont] (1768 - 1793), personnalité de la Révolution française, connue pour avoir assassiné Jean-Paul Marat le 13 juillet 1793, guillotinée le 17 jui[...]

Period: 18th century

1 400 €
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Antoine-quentin Fouquier Tinville – Signed Document - French Revolution

Antoine-Quentin FOUQUIER-TINVILLE (1746 - 1795), accusateur public du Tribunal Révolutionnaire, mort guillotiné le 7 mai 1795 Pièce imprimée signée « Fouquier Tinville de la section des Piques » cosi[...]

Period: 18th century

1 900 €
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Fénelon, The Adventures Of Télémaque, 1734, Wetstein & Smith, Very Good Condition.

Beautiful complete in Quarto copy of his engravings.Very fresh, very little foxing on the first pages, then none.No tears or graffiti. Beautiful armorial bookplate.Dimensions: 24.5 x 29.3 cm, thicknes[...]

Period: 18th century

650 €

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 €

[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 €

Jean Bastiste Bullet (1699-1775) Work “historical Research On Playing Cards” 1757

Book "Historical Research on Playing Cards, With Critical and Interesting Notes, By the Author of Memoirs on the Celtic Language, 163 P. Published by Lyon: Chez J. Deville Libraire, rue Mercière, au g[...]

Period: 18th century

425 €

[goury De Champgrand (jean-françois)] - History Of The Island Of Corsica. 1768, Second Edition.

[GOURY DE CHAMPGRAND (Jean-François)] - History of the island of Corsica, containing in abbreviation the main events of this country, the genius, the morals and customs of its inhabitants; their curre[...]

Period: 18th century

900 €
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Gilliers (joseph) - The French Cannamelist. Leclerc And Merlin, 1768, Half-vellum Binding.

GILLIERS (Joseph) - The French Cannamelist or new instruction for those who wish to learn the office written in the form of a dictionary including the names, descriptions, uses, choices & principles o[...]

Period: 18th century

3 000 €
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The Friend Of Men Marquis De Mirabeau 1758

I offer you these good works with wear to discover in the photos. Complete.

Period: 18th century

270 €

1735 General History Of Drugs By Pomet Chez Ganeau

I offer you these good works, in good condition, to check in the photos. Many illustrations, two of which are fold-outs, are partially torn. some have brown spots.

Period: 18th century

750 €

Des Hocherleuchteten Johann Arndts Sämtliche Bücher Vom Wahren Christenthum 1753

Measurement - 22.5 x 20 x 8 cm SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY It is possible to pay in installments. On parle français. Wij spreken Nederlands If you have any questions do not h[...]

Period: 18th century

325 €
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Royal Almanac, Leap Year 1776 With Arms Ex-libris

I offer you this good work, Golden coat of arms on the two cover boxes. bookplate: Neviller. Leap year.

Period: 18th century

270 €

Baron de Pufendorf - DEVOIRS DE L'HOMME ET DU CITOYEN 1747 LUMIÈRES LIVRE ANCIEN ROUSSEAU

‎PUFENDORF (Baron Samuel de), BARBEYRAC (Jean)‎ ‎Les devoirs de l'Homme et du Citoyen, tels qu'ils lui sont prescrits par la Loi Naturelle. Traduction du latin du Baron de Pufendorf par Jean Barbeyra[...]

Period: 18th century

250 €

Voltaire - Complete Works Of Voltaire - 92 Volumes 1785

Complete works of VOLTAIRE - From the printing press of the typographical literary society. All the books are dated 1785, except the last volume 92 of 1789. Period bindings to be restored, used condit[...]

Period: 18th century

750 €
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Honoré Mirabeau – Signed Autograph Letter

Autograph letter signed “Mirabeau fils” to his wife. At Château Mirabeau November 6, 1782; 2 pages in-4°. Mirabeau attempts a final reconciliation with his wife who has requested the legal separation [...]

Period: 18th century

4 500 €
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Mirabeau – Signed Autograph Letter

Autograph letter signed “Mirabeau fils” to Mr Michaud, king’s prosecutor at Mr Morand in Largillia. [February 20, 1776]; 1/2 pages in-8°, address on the back, two remains of red wax seal, address page[...]

Period: 18th century

1 200 €
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Madame De Pompadour – Autograph Letter

Autograph letter to the Duke of La Vallière (Louis-César de La Baume Le Blanc). (End of June 1758); 2 pages in-12° Very beautiful letter to the Duke of La Vallière, close to Louis XV and Pompadour, a[...]

Period: 18th century

4 000 €
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Louis Of France – Autograph Letter To The Pope

Autograph letter (draft) to the Pope, Benedict XIV. (circa 1745); 1 page small in-4° Draft letter of thanks to the Pope, who granted his blessing to the marriage of the Dauphin of France and the Infa[...]

Period: 18th century

700 €
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Fabre D’eglantine – Autograph Letter

FABRE D’EGLANTINE [Philippe-François-Nazaire FABRE] (1750 – 1794), acteur, dramaturge et poète français guillotiné le 5 avril 1794 à Paris. Figure importante de la révolution, il participe assidument [...]

Period: 18th century

2 800 €
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Louis XV – Signed Autograph Letter

Autograph letter signed to his grandson, Ferdinand 1st of Parma (1751-1802), son of Elizabeth of France. Versailles, May 2, 1768; 1 page in-4°. Beautiful red wax seal with the arms of France and Navar[...]

Period: 18th century

4 000 €
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18th Century Surgery Manuscript, Demonstrated By Me Andouille Who Became Surgeon To King Louis XVI

The author and writing of this beautiful work seems to be the work of the surgeon Maître Andouillé, who would soon become the first surgeon to King Louis XVI, as mentioned in the text on page 554 at t[...]

Period: 18th century

2 350 €

The Henriade Where Are Attached The Poems On The Battle Of Fontenoy By Mr. De Voltaire 1748

Beautiful copy of LA HENRIADE where the Poems on the DEFONTENOY battle and THE EPISTLE to her Highness Madam the Duchess DU MAINE are attached to that of LAUFELDT won by Louis XV, on May 11, 1745 and [...]

Period: 18th century

550 €

Buc'hoz (pierre-joseph) - Periodical Letters On The Method Of Getting Rich Quickly. 1759.

[BUC'HOZ (Pierre-Joseph)] - Periodical letters on the method of getting rich quickly and maintaining your health by growing plants. First, second, third and fourth volume. Curious & interesting period[...]

Period: 18th century

1 500 €
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Bilistein - Essay On The City Of Nancy, Capital Of The Duchy Of Lorraine. Amsterdam, 1762.

BILISTEIN (Charles Léopold Andreu de) - Essay on the city of Nancy, capital of the Duchy of Lorraine. Amsterdam, Chez H. Constapel, 1762; in-12, 92 pp. + a folding plan, 19th century burgundy half-clo[...]

Period: 18th century

500 €
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[bermann] - Dissertation On The Ancient Chivalry And Nobility Of Lorraine. Haener, 1763.

[BERMANN] - Dissertation on the ancient chivalry and nobility of Lorraine. Nancy, Chez Haener, 1763; in-12, 218 pp., period half-calf binding with small corners, decorated smooth spine, green morocco [...]

Period: 18th century

550 €
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The Works Of Montesquieu Set Of Three Volumes Dated 1767

Les Œuvres de Montesquieu Ensemble de Trois Volumes Datés de 1767 Ensemble de trois volumes en très bon état de conservation compte tenu de l'époque Mentions : ŒUVRE DE MONSIEUR DE MONTESQUIEU NOUVELL[...]

Period: 18th century

400 €

Natural History Of The Province Of Languedoc. Volume Ii.

Natural history of the province of Languedoc. Second volume. Mineralogical and geoponic part. Written by Mr. De Genssane. Published by order of Nooffeigneurs of the states of this Province. Published [...]

Period: 18th century

220 €

Vicenzo Coronelli – Atlas Of France

La France divisée en 12 préfectures. À Venise, sans date (vers 1705). 1 volume in-8 à l’italienne. Format : 25 x 18,5 cm. Plein vélin doré de l’époque. Plat lisse avec titre manuscrit. Quelques brun[...]

Period: 18th century

3 500 €
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Magician Palatini Poster Circa 1780

Exceptional poster for a magic show by Mr. PALATINI and his equestrian academy of Russian and English horses. The magic part has 3 steps: 1: he will cut off the head of an animal, and if the animal is[...]

Period: 18th century

2 350 €

Noble Horse Course Poster Circa 1800 / Equestrian Circus

Beautiful printed poster presenting an equestrian show by Mr. LAILSON. He introduces himself as ASTLEY's student, which he spells ASTELEY. Late 18th early 19th century 17 x 21.5 cm. RARE

Period: 18th century

750 €

Book "exercice Del'infanterie Francoise Ordonne Para Le Roy". Parigi 1757

Binding in morocco with 8 raised bands, gilt friezes. Only two specimens registered in Italy. Absolute rarity

Period: 18th century

7 000 €

Book "la Gerusalemme Liberata" Di Torquato Tasso. Mainardi, Urbino 1735

Contains the twenty full-page Tempesta engravings. Full leather binding

Period: 18th century

6 500 €

Method Of Making 18th Century Sundials Or Gnomonics

Interesting book of gnomonia, general method for tracing sundials and computing from the late 18th century. Complete with its 260 pages classified in two chapters: Method for drawing sundials and prin[...]

Period: 18th century

550 €

Sermon Of Father Soanen 1767

Sermon of Father Soanen- Year 1867. Sermon on different subjects. Preaches before the king. Volume 1. Shiny leather in used condition Good overall condition. Delivery by colissimo with suitable protec[...]

Period: 18th century

100 €

Le Grand Dictionnaire Historique De Louis Moreri 10 Tomes année 1732

The Great Historical Dictionary or The Curious Mixture of Sacred and Profane History edition 1732 in Folio full of its 4 supplements some spots and freckles but nothing serious some scratches a[...]

Period: 18th century

2 500 €

Law Carrying The Decree Of August 6, 1790, Concerning The Abolition Of The Right Of Aubaine, 1791.

Law carrying the decree of August 6, 1790, concerning the abolition of the right of Aubaine and Detraction, must be executed in all the French possessions, even in the two Indies. Epinal, Chez d'Haene[...]

Period: 18th century

55 €
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Dealing With Ways Of Intaglio Engraving. Paris 1701

deals with ways to engrave in intaglio. Paris 1701 in 8th minor 72 pages and engraved plates out of text

Period: 18th century

797 €

Letter Authorization Marriage Bishopric Marseille Jean-baptiste Belloy 1769 18th

Rare letter of marriage authorization in a church of Marseilles (BM Deacius?), by the bishop of Marseilles Jean-Baptiste de Belloy*, for the marriage of Jean Cauvin and Thérèse Cattier (?), dated 1769[...]

Period: 18th century

350 €
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Vandermonde, Journal Of Medicine, Surgery, Pharmacy, Etc. 1759, 20 Volumes

1759. VANDERMONDE Journal of Medicine, Surgery, Pharmacy, &c. Dedicated to HSH the Count of Clermont. Chez Vincent, Printer-Bookseller, 1759; In-12. 20 volumes available (contact me for details). Good[...]

Period: 18th century

900 €
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Montaigne Essays

We present these three leather-bound volumes from 1725, entitled "Les Essais de Montaigne". It is for the time of a new edition, larger and more correct than the last of London. These three works are [...]

Period: 18th century

650 €

Machiavel Nicolas 1743 Works 18th Century

MACHIAVELLI - Works containing the I & II Book of Political Discourses on the first decade of Livy. New expanded edition of Anti-Machiavelli & other pieces - La Haie; Aux Dépens de la Compagnie, 1743 [...]

Period: 18th century

700 €

Abbé Dubos

Abbé DUBOS "Critical history of the establishment of the French monarchy in Gaul" 1734 MDCCXXXIV In Paris Rue Saint-Jacques Quai des Augustins 3 Volumes Format In-4 26 x 20 cm TOME 1,536 numbered page[...]

Period: 18th century

350 €

Jean Barbeyrac Baron De Pufendorf "the Law Of Nature And People" 1712 2 Volumes In-4

Jean BARBEYRAC Translated from the Latin of the late Mr LE BARON DE PUFENDORF "The Law of Nature and People or General System" 1712 IN AMSTERDAM Chez Pierre de Coup 2 Volumes Format In-4 27 x 21 cm TO[...]

Period: 18th century

350 €

1783 Atlas Of France Divided Into Its Military Governments By Desnos

I present to you this interesting Atlas, not very current. -18 color plates + -canal d'Orléans + -canal du Languedoc + -analytical table Ink stains on the edge of the pages. Decent leather back. it is[...]

Period: 18th century

750 €

d'Aviler (augustin-charles) - Dictionary Of Civil And Hydraulic Architecture. Jobert, 1755.

D'AVILER (Augustin-Charles) - Dictionary of civil and hydraulic architecture and the arts which depend on it such as masonry, carpentry, joinery, locksmithing, gardening & the construction of bridges [...]

Period: 18th century

550 €
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Six Volumes 18th Buffon

We present six volumes of Buffon, natural history: Volume I - 1759 Volume VI - 1759 Volume VIII - 1769 Volume IX - 1769 Volume XI - 1770 Volume XIII - 1770 In all six volumes, good general condition, [...]

Period: 18th century

300 €

Description Of The Festivities Given By The City Of Paris

Paris, P.-G. Lemercier, 1740. 1 volume grand in folio (62,5 x 47 cm). Plein Maroquin  rouge de l’époque, larges filets dorés en cadrant les plats frappés aux Armes de Paris. Dos richement orné. Édit[...]

Period: 18th century

6 800 €
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Sauval (henri) - History & Research Of The Antiquities Of The City Of Paris. 1724. Folio.

SAUVAL (Henri). Histoire et recherches des antiquités de la ville de Paris. A Paris, chez Charles Moette / Jacques Chardon, 1724.  Un fort vol. au format in-folio (385 x 258 mm) de 3 ff. n.[...]

Period: 18th century

420 €

[medicine Anatomy Surgery Urology Xavier Bichat] Desault - Surgical Works. Eo 3/3

DESAULT (Pierre-Joseph) - BICHAT (François-Xavier, published by). Surgical works of Desault or Table of his doctrine and practice in the treatment of external diseases [following:] Treatise on disease[...]

Period: 18th century

650 €

[reform Protestantism] Collection Of Edicts, Declarations & Judgments Reformed Religion. 1701.

[Protestantism]. Collection of Edicts, Declarations and Orders of the Council rendered on the subject of the so-called reformed religion from 1679 to the present. In Paris, at Charles Saugrain, 1701. [...]

Period: 18th century

500 €

Book New Perfect Marshal Horses By Garsault Paris 1755 3rd Ed. XVIIIth

Livre intitulé "Le Nouveau Parfait Maréchal ou la Connoissance Générale et Universelle du Cheval divisé en sept traités", par A. de Garsault*, ci-devant Capitaine en Survivance au Haras du Roi, troi[...]

Period: 18th century

500 €
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1788- By Rollin: Ancient History Of The Egyptians, Cartaginese, Assyrians, Babylonians ....etc..

I offer you these 8 incomplete volumes, in average condition.

Period: 18th century

230 €

[bindings To Arms] Bernard - News From The Republic Of Letters. 1706.

BERNARD (Jaques / Jacques). News from the Republic of Letters - May 1702 - July 1702 - September 1706 - December 1706 - January 1707 - March 1707 - January 1708 - March 1708 - September 1708 - Novembe[...]

Period: 18th century

400 €

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