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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 €

Collection Of Factum Judgments Lodève Fonsorbes Lavaur Trial XVIII

"Collection of Factums". Good condition with slight wear from use on the corners, crowns and covers (a tear on the second cover). Fresh text with some folds. The absence of a guard/title page is regre[...]

Period: 18th century

280 €
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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 €

The Master Of Saci “the Holy Bible” Printer Guillaume Desprez, Dated 1742, 12 Volumes

Le Maistre de Saci "The Holy Bible" Printer Guillaume Desprez, Dated 1742, 12 volumes. Containing the Old and New Testaments, translated into French from the Vulgate by Monsieur Le Maistre de Saci, di[...]

Period: 18th century

780 €

Dictionary Of Domains And Domain Rights Rouen 1763 Volume I

"DICTIONNAIRE RAISONNÉ....". Good condition with slight wear from use throughout. The front cover needs to be deporated, with a trace of a prominent halo and a deformed top corner (photo). Text is fre[...]

Period: 18th century

220 €
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The Spirit Of The Fronde, Or Political And Military History Of The Troubles Of France, (louis XIV)

Magnificent copy, very complete in five large volumes in 12, full blond morocco, sober and elegant shine: spine with raised bands in the compartments, gilt fillet, titles and volume numbers in ochre a[...]

Period: 18th century

600 €

Book “titi Livii Patavini Historiarum Ab Urbe Condita” 1740, 3 Volumes

Book "TITI LIVII Patavini Historiarum ab Urbe Condita" 1740, 3 volumes Slight foxing/wear

Period: 18th century

380 €

6 Vol. Memoirs Of Condé Or Collection To Serve The History Of France François II & Charles Ix

6 Vol. Mémoirs of Codé or Collection to Serve the History of France François II & Charles IX . Protestantisme

Period: 18th century

600 €

2x2 Law Books: New Commentaries On The Criminal Ordinance & Universal Style Of Courts

Two interesting works of law under the Reign of Louis XV, in 2X2 Volumes in 12, full vau, spines with ribs decorated with gilded iron in the boxes, titles in red and brown morocco, green volumes, marb[...]

Period: 18th century

250 €

Rare Large In8 Binding, 18th Century, Red Morocco Brass Band Covers With The Arms Of Louis XV

A rare copy in very good condition, this Missal is decorated with a plaque bearing the Dubuisson fanfare, from the Maison du Roi, bearing the arms of Louis XV. In full red morocco (wild Cape goat), th[...]

Period: 18th century

3 000 €

4 Beautiful Volumes In 12 "history Of The Arabs Under The Government Of The Caliphs", Abbot De Marigny

Complete in 4 Volumes In 12: The History of the Arabs under the Government of the Caliphs. By M.l'Abbé De Marigny, printed in Paris at Veuve Estienne & Fils, rue Saint-Jacques, Desaint & Saillant, rue[...]

Period: 18th century

540 €

Series: "the Spirit Of The Encyclopedia", Or Selection Of Articles, 5 Volumes In 12. Geneva 1771

"The Spirit of the Encyclopedia", or a selection of the most curious, the most agreeable, the most piquant, the most philosophical Articles of this great Dictionary; We have only focused on the pieces[...]

Period: 18th century

300 €

Atlas Of Picturesque Travel Or Description Of The Kingdoms Of Naples And Sicily.

Saint Non Jean Baptiste Claude Richard - Atlas of picturesque travel or description of the kingdoms of Naples and Sicily. Paris, Houdaille, in folio, 558 plates, early 19th century binding in half bot[...]

Period: 18th century

6 500 €
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Collection Including Marshal Ferrand, Comic Opera By Quetant, Music By Philidor

QUÉTANT (François Antoine). Le Maréchal ferrant, opera comique en un acte... La Musique deM. Philidor. Seconde édition, revue, corrigée & augmentée par l'Auteur. Paris, Hérissant, 1761.In-8 de 51-[5] [...]

Period: 18th century

230 €

Treatise On Fiefs, Customary Countries & Written Law Germain-antoine Guyot Paris 1767 Volume I

"TREATTY OF FIEFS....". Good condition with slight wear from use on the covers and covers. Distorted upper corners. Fresh text. Volume 1. Collection. Shipping by Colissimo with Tracking and Insurance.

Period: 18th century

245 €
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Républic Of Letters Of Dirhams Thé Arme Of Mirabeau

République of Letters of 1686 dithyrambique thé arme of Mirabeau

Period: 18th century

420 €

Memoirs To Serve The History Of France And Burgundy Containing A Journal Of Paris 1729.

Extremely rare first edition of a beautiful volume In 4. Full tinted calf, ribbed spine decorated with very beautiful gilt irons in the boxes, red morocco title, contemporary binding in perfect condit[...]

Period: 18th century

1 200 €

3 Vol In 8, Discovery Of Horace's Country House, Abbot Capmartin De Chavry. Rome 1767

Beautiful complete copy in three large octavo volumes, full speckled calf, spine with raised bands decorated with gilt irons in the compartments, titles and names in red and tan morocco, marbled endpa[...]

Period: 18th century

550 €

Old Book; Treatise On Surveying And Measuring 1758 By M.ozanam

old book 1758 perfect condition treatise on surveying and measuring with the addition of 12 geometry plates bound in full marbled sheepskin with raised bands spine very decorated title piece marbled p[...]

Period: 18th century

120 €

Fascination Of The Middle East From 1774 "questions On A Trip To Arabia By Mr. Michaélis" 1 Vol.

From the rich library of the Banker Lafitte (Ex-libris) in one volume in 4, full tinted calf, ribbed spine decorated with gilded iron in the boxes, red morocco title, lace-framed covers, marbled guard[...]

Period: 18th century

650 €

Collection Of Factum Judgments Toulouse Trial XVIII

"RECUEIL DE FACTUM". Good condition with slight wear of use of the Corners, Caps and Covers. Fresh text with some folds and water stains at the bottom of the pages. To deplore the absence of a Guard/T[...]

Period: 18th century

280 €
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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 €

Royal Almanac Years 1773 French Monarchy Louis XV Collection

"ALMANACH ROYAL year 1773" at Le BRETON in PARIS. Good condition with slight wear of use of the Corners, Caps and Covers. Fresh text with the exception of water stains on the first pages, notably the [...]

Period: 18th century

280 €
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Old Notarial Book Comments On The Tariffs Of Acts, Insinuation, The Hundredth Denier

"COMMENTS ON THE PRICES...CENTIEME DENIER" in Paris, 1758. Fair state of conservation with wear and tear on the corners, caps and covers. In its original condition. Notarial work. Collection Shipping [...]

Period: 18th century

245 €
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"the Efforts Of Liberty And Patriotism Against Despotism", By Mr. De Maupéou Chancellor.

Five volumes in 8; full blond calf, smooth spine decorated with irons (worn), titles and volume numbers in red morocco, covers framed with triple gilt fillets, marbled endpapers, red edges, beautiful [...]

Period: 18th century

500 €

Mathematics éléments. 1761

Éléments de mathématiques ou traité de la grandeur en general 1761 , heighteen édition,  writen by abbé Bernard Lamy, chez Briasson, Saint Jacques street.  This book was used by military schools, all[...]

Period: 18th century

180 €

Virgil's Aeneid – 1790/1793 In 2 Volumes Italian – By Bondi – Imprimerie G. Bodoni – Ex Libris

Very fine copy of the first edition of Virgil's Aeneid by Bondi, in two volumes in octavo format (14.5 x 22 cm), on fine paper with beautiful margins in an elegant period binding in full rigid vellum.[...]

Period: 18th century

490 €

"the Life Of Prince Eugene Of Savoy", Field Marshal General Of The Emperor's Armies, 1703.

Very fine copy in 12mo format. Full glazed tinted calf, ribbed spine decorated with gilded iron in the compartments, garnet morocco title, contemporary binding; bearing the bookplate "Marie Alexandre [...]

Period: 18th century

280 €

History Of Titus Livii , Library Le Voyer d'Argenson , 7 Volumes 1738

History of Titus Livii , Lbrary of Le Voyer d'Argenson 1738 , 7 volumes vellum

Period: 18th century

2 200 €

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 €

Rare Set Of Numerous Pieces Brought Together In One Vol.in8, On The Wheat Trade From 1754 To 1769

A rare and historical piece, this volume in 8; full speckled calf, ribbed spine, gilt irons in the boxes, red morocco title, marbled guards, red edges. Printed in 1754 "Arrest of the King's Council of[...]

Period: 18th century

550 €

Memoirs To Serve The History Of Louis XIV, By The Late Mr. Abbé De Choisy; 2 Vol In 12 1727

These fascinating memoirs by the truculent Abbot of Choisy, concerning the particularities of the Reign of Louis XIV, are teeming with details linked to his audacity, a real literary delight, moreover[...]

Period: 18th century

440 €

"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 €

In A Jansenist Binding "memoirs Of Marguerite De Valois", 1 Vol. In 12? In The Hague. 1715

Rare and interesting Memoirs of "Margurite de Valois", known as Queen Margot, Queen of France and Navarre (wife of Henry IV) book published in the last year of the Reign of Louis XIV. A large volume i[...]

Period: 18th century

440 €

From The Library Of The Minister Of Louis XV, d'Argenson "historical Memoirs" By Mézeray 1753

1 volume in 12 in two volumes, full speckled glazed calf, ribbed spine decorated with beautiful gilded iron in the sides, garnet morocco title, marbled guards, red edges. Bears the inventory number 67[...]

Period: 18th century

320 €

Beautiful In Folio Glazed Blond Calf Framed Pagination: Satyrs And Works Of Régnier London 1753

The finest copy of the Works of Mathurin Régnier in large folio format, bound in blond glazed calf, triple fillets on the covers, ribbed spine decorated with beautiful gilt irons in the compartments, [...]

Period: 18th century

1 200 €

2 Vol. In 12 In Four Parts "letters From Colonel Talbert"; By Madame ***author Of Elisabeth.

Beautiful copy in two large volumes in 12. Full speckled glazed calf, spine with ribbed bands decorated with gilded irons in the compartments, titles and volume numbers in Havana morocco, frieze on th[...]

Period: 18th century

340 €

18th Century Book From The Prestigious Library Of A Polish Prince

Antique book from the 18th century from the library of Professor Alexandre Lubomirski. Universal history from the beginning of the world until now, Paris, at Moutard, Printer-Bookseller of the Queen. [...]

Period: 18th century

850 €

Historical Library For The Use Of Ladies, 24 Beautiful Volumes In 8 Château Des Ormes d'Argenson

Rare series of 24 Volumes in 8 in blond glazed calf from the "Bibliothèque Historique à l'usage des Dames", New Edition, corrected. In Paris, at Moutard, Printer-Bookseller to the Queen (Marie Antoine[...]

Period: 18th century

2 200 €

The Insignia Impostors, Stories Of Several Men Of Nothingness...who Usurped..1728. 2 Vol.

2 beautiful volumes in 12: "The Significant Impostors", or the history of several men of nothingness, of all Nations, who have usurped the quality of Emperor, King, & Prince. Of the wars that they cau[...]

Period: 18th century

540 €

Police Dictionary By Edmé De La Poix De Freminville Original Edition 1758

Dictionary or treatise on the general police of cities, towns, parishes, and lordships of the countryside... Edme de la POIX DE FREMINVILLE This police treatise is undoubtedly one of the best testimon[...]

Period: 18th century

400 €

44 Volumes General History Of Travel By Didot / 18th Century Books

Set of 44 old books sold in used condition. Incomplete series Description of the volumes -Chez Didot Numbers: 1-2-3-4-5-10-11-13-15-16-18-23-24-25-26-28-29-30-31-32-35-36-37-38-40-41-42-47-49-50-53-56[...]

Period: 18th century

2 200 €

Missale Romano Moguntium, Ex Decreto Sacrosancti Concilii Tridentini Restitutum.. Anno 1742

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 mogun[...]

Period: 18th century

1 200 €

Plinii Secundi Caii. Historiae Naturalis Libri XXxvii.. Parisiis, Typis Antonii – Urbani..1723

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 emen[...]

Period: 18th century

1 600 €

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 €

1 Vol In 12 In Three Works "letters From Mr Marshal Duke Of Belleisle" & Military Memoirs

Beautiful and rare military work in three works brought together in a 12mo volume in blond glazed calf, ribbed spine decorated with fine gilt iron in the compartments, garnet morocco title; covers wit[...]

Period: 18th century

480 €

Rousseau J.j. Les Confessions.. Second Partie Des Confessions.. A Genève, 1782-1789

DescriptionRousseau 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. Rou[...]

Period: 18th century

2 200 €

Cervantes Miguel (de). Les Principales Aventures De l'Admirable Don Quichotte.. A Liege.., 1776

Description Cervantes Miguel (de) (1547 - 1616). Les principales aventures de l'admirable Don Quichotte représentées en figures par Coypel, Picart Le Romain, et autres habiles maitres; avec les expli[...]

Period: 18th century

1 300 €

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 €

Works By Master François Rabelais

new edition of 1711 of the works of Master Francois Rabelais. works where historical and critical remarks are added on the whole work; the true portrait of Rabelais; the map of Chinonnais; the drawing[...]

Period: 18th century

2 700 €

Complete: 6 Vol. In 12, Amsterdam 1750: "memoirs To Serve The History Of Anne Of Austria"

Rare and beautiful copy in a superb binding from the very middle of the 18th century in six volumes in 12; full glazed tinted calf, ribbed spine richly decorated with gilded iron in the boxes, emerald[...]

Period: 18th century

700 €

4 Vol. 18th, Red Morocco Coat Of Arms Inlaid: "journal Of , Reign Of Henry ", By P. De l'Etoile

"Journal of the Reign of Henry IV. King of France and Navarre. By Mr. Pierre de l'Etoile, Grand Audiencier in the Chancellery of Paris. With Historical and Political Remarks by the Knight CBA And seve[...]

Period: 18th century

600 €

Hebrew Grammar For The Use Of The Sorbonne Schools. 1765 Edition

Beautiful copy, in octavo, of the Hebrew grammar for the use of the Sorbonne schools, new edition, 1765, printed by Humblot, rue Saint Jacques in Paris. This work is written by the Abbé Ladvocat, Doct[...]

Period: 18th century

170 €

"new Memoirs Of The Knight William Temple": 1 Volume In 12. . To Arms. At The Hague 1729

Rare French translation of this beautiful volume with the large Arms of the Count of Colembay, and a magnificent Ex-libris belonging to E. Vermorcken. "New Memoirs of the Knight William Temple, Ambass[...]

Period: 18th century

600 €

Curiosity: "philosophical View Of The Natural Gradation," Of The Forms Of Being, By Jb Robinet

A rare "curiosity" book in 8vo format Illustrated with the "Philosophical View of Natural Gradation". Forms of being, or "The Essays of Nature" which teaches how to make man. By JB Robinet; in Amsterd[...]

Period: 18th century

600 €

Collections Of Royal Edicts And Ordinances French Monarchy Legislation P. Néron & E. Girard 1720

"COLLECTIONS OF ROYAL EDITS AND ORDINANCES..." by NERON and GIRARD in Paris. 1720. Fair state of conservation with wear and tear, accidents (caps and corners), rubbing (covers). As is. Collection Ship[...]

Period: 18th century

349 €
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Rare Volume In 8 In 2 Volumes 1773, In London: Social System, Or Natural Principles Of Morality

Rare and precious philosophical book by the famous Baron d'Holbach, an 8vo volume in two volumes presented in a half-binding 1st Empires spine with ribbed spine in olive calf, titles and ribbed gilt, [...]

Period: 18th century

1 200 €

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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