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From The Library Of The Marquis De Pons: "history Of The Revolutions Of England", Father d'Orléans

"History of the Revolutions of England" since the beginning of the Monarchy. By Father d'Orléans, of the Society of Jesus. New Edition revised, & corrected on that of Paris in 3 Volumes in Quarto, fro[...]

Period: 18th century

540 €

Revolutionary Work: "the Ruins, Or Meditation On The Revolutions Of Empires. M. Volney

Presented in its beautiful half-binding of the time in an In 8 format / "The Ruins, or Meditation on the Revolutions of Empires; by M. Volney, Deputy to the National Assembly of 1789. Second edition. [...]

Period: 18th century

520 €

De La Chenay Des Bois - Calendar Of The Princes And Nobility Of France. Duchesne, 1767.

DE LA CHENAY DES BOIS (François-Alexandre-Aubert) - Calendar of the princes and nobility of France for the year 1767. Followed by Current state of the sovereign houses and princes of Europe. Paris, Ch[...]

Period: 18th century

120 €
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3 Vol.in8: "private Life Of Marshal Richelieu", Containing His Loves And Intrigues Paris 1791

Mr. Faur, Former Secretary to the Duke of Fronsac: "Private Life of Marshal Richelieu", containing his Loves and Intrigues, and everything related to the various Roles played by this famous Man for mo[...]

Period: 18th century

650 €

Egyptology: 4 Vol. In8 "true History Of Fabulous Times" By Guérin Du Rocher 1776 Paris

"True History of Fabulous Times" 4 Volumes in 8 Printed in Paris, by Charles-Pierre Berton, Bookseller rue Saint-Victor, opposite the Saint-Nicolas Seminary, at the Rising Sun. M. DCC. LXXVI. (1776). [...]

Period: 18th century

750 €

Last Picture Of Paris, Or Historical Account Of The Revolution Of August 10. By J. Peltier 1792

Last Piture of Paris , or Historical Account of the Revolution of August 10 . By J. Peltier . 1792..

Period: 18th century

600 €

[cooper (john Gilbert)] - The Life Of Socrates Translated From English. Amsterdam, 1751.

[COOPER (John Gilbert)] - The Life of Socrates translated from English. Amsterdam, Par la Compagnie, 1751; in-12, XIV-247 pp., contemporary full calf binding, decorated spine, marbled edges.

Period: 18th century

120 €
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Winzger - Annotationes Ad Examen Feudale Strykianum. Leipzig/frankfort, Schopf, 1707.

COLLECTIVE (Under the direction of Johannes Jacobo Winzigero) - Annotationes ad Examen Feudale Strykianum Ex Interpretibus accuratissimis congestæ, ac Passim ex Recessibus Imperii, Jure Feudali Saxoni[...]

Period: 18th century

300 €
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4 Vol. In8 . "works Of Mr. Thomas (collection Of Praises), In Amsterdam 1773, & Paris At Moutard.

A fine copy in blond calf, spine ribbed with gilt irons in the compartments, titles and volume numbers in red morocco, marbled endpapers, red edges, complete in 4 volumes in 8; in Amsterdam, and is in[...]

Period: 18th century

380 €

13 Volumes In 12 Of The Series Of The French Traveler, Full Calf 1776/89, Paris, By Delaporte

Interesting part of this series from volume 14 to 30 in 13 volumes In 12, full speckled calf, spine with raised bands decorated with gilt irons, titles and volume number in Havana morocco; marbled end[...]

Period: 18th century

380 €

Chrysostom - Joannis Chrysostomi Archiepiscopi Constantinopolitani Opera Omnia. Mainz, 1701.

CHRYSOSTOM (St. John) - Joannis Chrysostomi archiepiscopi Constantinopolitani opera omnia. Mainz, Chez Joannis Davidis Zunneri, 1701; folio, 2 frontispieces and printed title page, XVI-830 + II-892 + [...]

Period: 18th century

3 000 €
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"history Of Modern Astronomy, Since The Founding Of The School Of Alexandria", By M. Bailly

Rare copy with the Royal Arms of Louis XVI in blond calf in 4to format. "History of Modern Astronomy, from the foundation of the School of Alexandria to the time of Mr. DCC. LXXXII. (1782). By Mr. Bai[...]

Period: 18th century

480 €

[songs] - New Year's Gifts For Polyhymnia; Selection Of Songs, Romances, Vaudevilles, Etc. 1788.

[SONGS] - New Year's gifts from polyhymnia; selection of songs, romances, vaudevilles, etc., with new music and timbres of well-known airs, to which most of the pieces can also be sung. Paris, Librair[...]

Period: 18th century

150 €
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Old Book Catalog Of The Collection Of Monseigneur Prince De Couty

Rare catalog of paintings and works of art belonging to Monseigneur Couty by P. Rémy Paris 1777. We have the prices of the 2062 lots annotated in ink at the time. Dimensions 18/11cm. 19th century bind[...]

Period: 18th century

380 €

4 Vol. In4, From The Library Of The Duke Of Noailles "history Of The Old Testament And The Jews

"History of the Old and New Testaments and of the Jews", to serve as an Introduction to the Ecclesiastical History of M. l'Abbé Fleury. By the RPD Augustin Calmet, Benedictine Monk, Abbot of Senones. [...]

Period: 18th century

900 €

Burigny (jean Levesque De) - Life Of Erasmus. Debure, 1757, 2 Volumes In Contemporary Binding.

BURIGNY (Jean Levesque de) - Life of Erasmus, in which one will find the history of several famous men with whom he was in contact, the critical analysis of his works, and the impartial examination of[...]

Period: 18th century

300 €
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Beautiful Series In 35 Volumes In 8 Printed In Geneva In 1780 First Collective Edition

In a sober and elegant Swiss binding in half tinted calf with reinforced corners, titles and volume numbers in blue and storm leather, covered in greige paper, this rare and beautiful edition in 35 Vo[...]

Period: 18th century

1 200 €

Brez (jaques) - The Flora Of Insectophiles. Utrecht, Wild And Altheer, 1791, Paperback.

BREZ (Jaques) - The flora of insectophiles. Preceded by a Discourse on the usefulness of insects and the study of insectology. Utrechet, Chez B. Wild et J. Altheer, 1791; in-8, XXVIII-324 pp., paperba[...]

Period: 18th century

180 €
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Boursault - The Marquis De Chavigny. Paris, Chez Didot, 1739. With The Arms Of Boufflers-villeroy.

BOURSAULT - The Marquis of Chavigny. Paris, Chez Didot, 1739; in-12, 284 pp., contemporary marbled full calfskin binding, spine decorated with 5, red morocco title label, covers stamped with the coat [...]

Period: 18th century

600 €
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Two Beautiful Volumes In 12: "critical Reflections On Poetry And Painting", By M. l'Abbé Du Bos

A beautiful and interesting treatise by Mr. Abbé Du Bos, from the reign of Louis XV: "Critical Reflections on Poetry and Painting". By Mr. Abbé Du Bos, one of the Forty, and Permanent Secretary of the[...]

Period: 18th century

440 €

[burgundy] - [(bernard De La Monnoye))] - Noei Borguignon By Gui Barozai. Around 1800.

[BURGUNDY] - [BAROZI (Gui (Bernard de la Monnoye))] - Noei Borguignon de Gui Barozai, aivo queique ajutorion. Burgundy, se, circa 1800; in-12, 108 pp., modern marbled full calf binding, spine decorate[...]

Period: 18th century

250 €
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Letters To Emilie On Mythology / 1794

Letters to Emilie on Mythology by de Moustier 1794 6 Volumes in 3 volumes Well bound Good condition Height 15cm Width 10cm 80 euros

Period: 18th century

80 €

Antique Books Covered In Vellum, Natural History And Grammar, Decorative Bindings, 18th Century

Set of two old works, in-12 format, respectively: Louis COTTE, Elementary lessons of natural history, by questions and by answers, for the use of children, Paris, J. Barbou, 1784; Etienne JACQUEMARD, [...]

Period: 18th century

100 €

Bossuet - Collection Of Funeral Orations. 1774, Binding Bearing The Coat Of Arms Of The College Of Auch.

BOSSUET (Jacques-Benigne) - Collection of Funeral Orations delivered by Messire Jacques Benigne Bossuet, Bishop of Meaux. Paris, Chez Desaint & Nyon et Saillant, Libraires, 1774; in-12, 564 pp., full [...]

Period: 18th century

150 €
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Bossuet - Elevations To God On All The Mysteries Of The Christian Religion. Mariette, 1727.

BOSSUET (Jacques-Benigne) - Elevations to God on all the mysteries of the Christian religion, posthumous work. Paris, Chez Jean Mariette, 1727; in-12, 44 + 478 + 540 pp., contemporary full calf bindin[...]

Period: 18th century

500 €
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History Of England In 10 Volumes By Rapin De Thoyras In 1733-1737

Complete Set – History of England – 10 Volumes – 18th Century – With 4 Folding Plates Title: History of England, from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the accession of George III Period: 18th century [...]

Period: 18th century

1 200 €

Bartolo & Havercamp - Medals From The Cabinet Of Queen Christina. The Hague, De Hondt, 1742

BARTOLO (Pietro Santes), HAVERCAMP (Sigebert) - Nummophylacium Reginae Christainae. Large and medium bronze medals from the Cabinet of Queen Christina, struck by order of the Senate, by the Roman Colo[...]

Period: 18th century

1 000 €
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[ayrolles (bertrand d')] - Classical Dictionary Of Ancient Geography. Lacombe, 1768.

[AYROLLES (Bertrand d')] - Classic dictionary of ancient geography, for the understanding of ancient authors, serving as an introduction to that of modern geography by Laurent Echard, or Abridged desc[...]

Period: 18th century

120 €
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New Commentary On The Custom Of The Provostry And Viscounty Of Paris / 1726

New commentary on the custom of the provostship and viscounty of Paris by Claude de Ferrière17262 volumesWell boundGood conditionHeight 16cmWidth 10cm80 euros

Period: 18th century

80 €

The Treasure Of Almanacs, National Gifts. Cailleau, 1783, Full Contemporary Morocco Binding.

[ALMANAC] - The treasure of almanacs, national gifts, curious, necessary and instructive, enriched with some interesting details on the Navy. Paris, Chez Cailleau, 1783; in-32, 143 pp., full red moroc[...]

Period: 18th century

400 €
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Almanac Of The Muses 1771, 1772, 1773, 1774, 1775 And 1776. Delalain, 1771-1776, Period Binding.

[ALMANAC] - Almanach des muses 1771, 1772, 1773, 1774, 1775 and 1776. Paris, Delalain, 1771-1776; in-12, approximately 200 pp. per volume, contemporary full calf bindings, spine decorated with 5 raise[...]

Period: 18th century

250 €
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(1791 And 1796) Religious Micro-editions Of Brittany

Set of two booklets printed at the end of the 18th century: . My opinion on the Papal Bull. M. DCC. XCI. In Rennes, at Vatar 16 pages. . Collection of Pieces on the present state of Religion in France[...]

Period: 18th century

85 €

Dictionary Of Cases Of Conscience 2 Vol. 1733

The Dictionary of cases of conscience decided according to the principles of morality, the uses of ecclesiastical discipline, the authority of councils and canonists and the jurisprudence of the kingd[...]

Period: 18th century

280 €

2 Beautiful Volumes In 8: "travel In Sicily And To Malta", Translated By M. Brydone, By M. Demeunier.

Rare and fascinating work from the 18th century: "Voyage en Sicile et à Malthe," translated from the English of Mr. Brydone, FRS by Mr. Demeunier. Two beautiful volumes in 8, in Amsterdam & is in Pari[...]

Period: 18th century

520 €

Beautiful Copy In 4 From 1726 In Rouen, "life Of Cardinal d'Amboise:" Prime Minister Of Louis XI

Very fine copy of blond calf, spine ribbed and decorated with gilt fleurons in the boxes, red morocco title with marbled endpapers; magnificent large El-Libris with the arms, marbled edges, for this f[...]

Period: 18th century

540 €

Natural History Of Senegal. Shells. Original Edition Of 1757 Bauche Paris 18th

FULL CALF OF THE PERIOD, SPINE WITH FIVE RIBS, ORNAMENTED AND GILT. GOOD CONDITION, VERY FRESH INSIDE. A QUARTO VOLUME (27 CM X 21 CM) (8)-190 -X-CVL 275 PAGES AND 19 PLATES, 1 FOLDING MAP. PAGES 274 [...]

Period: 18th century

1 600 €

History Of Ancient Law: Dictionary 6 Vol Of Judgments Or Jurisprudence By Brillon 1727

History of Ancient Law: Complete dictionary in 6 volumes of judgments or universal jurisprudence by Brillon 1727 “Dictionary of judgments or universal jurisprudence of the parliaments of France and ot[...]

Period: 18th century

700 €

Bel In 4 In Toulouse: 1767. "treatise On Seigneurial Rights And Feudal Matters". Boutaric

Rare in this condition of the "Treatise on Seigneurial Rights and Feudal Matters", coming from the library of the castle of Pinsaguel (Hte Garonne) ink stamp on the title. This very beautiful in 4, fu[...]

Period: 18th century

340 €

The Solitary Gardener, Or Dialogues Between A Curious Man And A Solitary Gardener. Paris 1738

A pretty volume in 12, full speckled sheepskin, spine with raised bands decorated with irons in the boxes, garnet morocco title, marbled guards with red edges. AParis, from the Rigaud Fund, Director o[...]

Period: 18th century

260 €

4 Volumes Of The Historical Dictionary Of Ancient And Modern Medicine By H. Hoyois In Mons 1778

Dictionary written by NFJ Eloy, Advisor - Ordinary Physician to His Highness Monsignor Duke Charles of Lorraine and Bar

Period: 18th century

600 €

1772 Eo The Rites And Ceremonies Of The Greek Church In Russia In-4 Full Havana Calf Jg King

BIBLIOPHILIA-ANCIENT BOOKS-COLLECTION 1772LONDREOWEN-DODSLEY-BECKETT-RIVINGTON-DE HONDT PUBLISHERS JOHN GLEN KING (1732-1787) QUARTO (29.8x25.5 cm). THE RITES AND CEREMONIES OF THE GREEK CHURCH IN RUS[...]

Period: 18th century

680 €

Philosophical And Political History / 1775

Philosophical and political history by Raynal17754 folding maps7 figures engraved outside the text3 header vignettesGood conditionHeight 26cmwidth 21cm450 euros

Period: 18th century

450 €

"the Four Hours Of The Ladies' Toilet" 1779 Original Edition

First edition of 1779 deliciously illustrated by Leclerc with a frontispiece, a heraldic vignette at the head of the dedication and 4 culs-de-lampe, the 4 figures outside the text are missing. Printed[...]

Period: 18th century

490 €

Beautiful Vol. In 4: Universal Practice For The Renovation Of Territories And Seigneurial Rights

In a remarkable copy in 4, full marbled sheepskin, ribbed spine decorated with gilt fleurons in the boxes, garnet morocco title, marbled endpapers, red edges. Printed in Paris at Morel l'ainé, Grand'-[...]

Period: 18th century

320 €

Anecdotes On The Countess Du Barri Well Bound Vol. I, 12 In London 1775

A very interesting book by the Favorite of Louis XV, in a beautiful volume In12, beautiful pastiche binding in sheepskin, beautiful ribbed spine heavily decorated with gilt ironwork in plume, title an[...]

Period: 18th century

380 €

XVIII M. Sage Analysis Of Wheat / The Art Of Testing Gold And Silver

Balthasar Georges SAGE (1740 - 1825) French chemist and mineralogist In this book are brought together two works: - Analysis of wheat and experiments In Paris from the royal printing house M.DCCLXXVI7[...]

Period: 18th century

500 €

2vol.in12: "memoirs Of Guy Joli" Advisor To The Châtelet Of Paris (cardinal De Retz) 1777 Geneva

A fine copy in 12 of the "Memoirs of Guy Joli", Counselor at the Châtelet of Paris, followed by a Memoir concerning Cardinal de Retz, Extract from a handwritten History, composed by Claude Joli, Canon[...]

Period: 18th century

360 €

Beautiful, Legible 18th Century Manuscript In Two Volumes In 12: "the Attic Nights Of Aulus Gellius"

Rare and beautiful manuscript from the middle of the 18th century bound in two volumes In12, full dark calf, ribbed spine, gilt title: "The Attic Nights of Aulus Gellius". This work, readable like an [...]

Period: 18th century

860 €

Diogenes Laertius 1761 The Lives Of The Most Illustrious Philosophers Of Antiquity Schneider Amsterdam

OLD BOOKS-BIBLIOPHILIA-COLLECTION 3 VOLUMES HAVANA FULL CALFSKIN LEATHER THE LIVES OF THE MOST ILLUSTRIOUS PHILOSOPHERS OF ANTIQUITY DIOGENES LAËRCEJ-H SCHNEIDER PUBLISHER AMSTERDAM 1761 Classic work [...]

Period: 18th century

240 €

Flight. In 4 In Vellum From 1735 Amsterdam: Wilhem De Derde Engeland, Schotland Vrankryk En Ierland.

In a beautiful volume In4, bound in vellum (ivory parchment), raised spine, title in period binding ink, printed in Amsterdam, By Antoni Schoonenburg, 1735. Nice vignette on the title of L. Ruyter.. W[...]

Period: 18th century

540 €

Volume Of Collection Of Plays, Poems And Letters On The Music Of Jj Rousseau

Rare and beautiful set in a charming cardboard waiting binding with large title on the flat spine, of a set of Theater Pieces, Poems & various writings notably on French Music and Jean-Jacques Roussea[...]

Period: 18th century

450 €

Two Beautiful 12vo Volumes, Complete From: "théatre Lyrique De M. De La J. A Paris M.dcc.lxxii.

Beautiful copy in 12 complete in two volumes In 12, tortoiseshell calfskin, smooth spine decorated with gilt iron, ochre morocco titles and volume numbers, marbled endpapers and edges / "Théatre Lyriq[...]

Period: 18th century

220 €

Beautiful "aristotle's History Of Animals" With The French Translation By M. Camus, 2 Vol. In4.

Presented in two very beautiful volumes in 4vo, full porphyry calf, spines with ribs decorated with gilt irons in the boxes with fleurons, titles and volume numbers in red and black morocco, marbled e[...]

Period: 18th century

950 €

- Portable Dictionary Of Medicine - Paris 1793 - Jf Lavoisien -

- the title page, as well as the covers, show signs of wear, from the preface - on two pages - it starts to get better, then page 1 is good, which continues until the end of the alphabet, page 613 - -[...]

Period: 18th century

220 €

Saint-evremond: Reflections On The Various Geniuses Of The Roman People

Opuscules in octavo published in Dijon in 1795 (year IV) containing an essay entitled "reflections on the various geniuses of the Roman people". Charles  Marquetel de SaintDenis (1613 - 1703), lord of[...]

Period: 18th century

150 €

Formulas Of Medicines To Be Prepared By The Ladies Of Charity. I Vol. In 12 A Paris 1765.

Fine copy: "The Manual of the Ladies of Charity, or Formulas of Medicines easy to prepare, Drawn up in favor of charitable People, who distribute Remedies to the Poor in the Cities and in the Countrys[...]

Period: 18th century

240 €

Complete Course Of Surgery 5 Volumes By Benjamin Bell 1796 Paris Barrois

These 5 books "Complete Course of Surgery" by Benjamin Bell have a leather-edged binding. They were published in Paris by Théophile Barrois in 1796. They have illustrated plates. We note very damaged [...]

Period: 18th century

500 €

4 Beautiful Vol. In 8: "tales, Mixed Works, Declamation" Illustrated By Dorat, Rare Binding

4 Beautiful volumes in 8vo in a baroque binding in marbled calf, covers framed with a triple gilt fillet, smooth spines decorated with baroque ironwork in gilt vine scrolls, titles and volume numbers [...]

Period: 18th century

620 €

"the Masterpiece Of An Unknown Man", Chrisostome Matanasius 2 Vol. In 12; Lausanne 1758, 9th Ed.

In two beautiful volumes In 12, full speckled calfskin, smooth spines decorated with gilt irons, titles and volume numbers in red and black morocco, marbled guards and edges, two-color title, beautifu[...]

Period: 18th century

320 €

Historical Memoirs Of The Province Of Champagne, By Baugier, 2 Vol. In 12, "chaalons", 1721

Rare and very interesting Provincial publication for a very captivating subject "La Champagne", in two volumes In 12, full speckled calf, spine with ribs decorated with gilded irons in the boxes, titl[...]

Period: 18th century

480 €

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