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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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,[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
[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[...]
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[...]
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.
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 [...]
[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[...]
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[...]
[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 [...]
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[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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[...]
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
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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[...]
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.[...]
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[...]
[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. [...]
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[...]
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[...]
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