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[...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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[...]
In two beautiful volumes in 12, full speckled calf, spines with raised bands decorated with gilt irons in the boxes, titles and volume numbers in red and black morocco, marbled endpapers. Beautiful co[...]
Beautiful and rare copy in two volumes In 12, quality half-pastiche binding, half-basanedos with ribs in the boxes, titles and volume numbers in brown morocco, marbled pates and guards. "The Life of M[...]
Beautiful and rare copy in two volumes In 8 , full speckled calf , spine with ribs decorated with gilt irons in the lower parts , titles and volume numbers in tan and garnet morocco , marbled endpaper[...]
A very fine copy of great freshness: 4 Volumes in 8vo in blond tortoiseshell glazed calf, spine with raised bands decorated with gilt iron, titles and volume numbers in green and red morocco, covers f[...]
Precious large in 4 of Architecture illustrated with plates by Mr Belidor, Ordinary Commissioner of Artillery, Royal Professor of Mathematics at the Schools of the same Corps, member of the Royal Acad[...]
The exceptional of the exceptional: this beautiful series of five volumes in 4, in perfect condition, printed in Paris at Des Ventes de la Doué, Bookseller, rue Saint Jacques, opposite the Collège de [...]
6 strong and beautiful volumes In 12, full speckled calf, spines with raised bands decorated with irons in the boxes, titles and volume numbers in red and green morocco, marbled endpapers, red edges. [...]
Beautiful complete series in 4 volumes In 8, full sheepskin smooth spine, titles and volume numbers in ochre and red morocco (monogram at the bottom of the spine in black and gold, marbled endpapers. [...]
Beautiful folio score of music engraved entirely from "Dido", Lyric Tragedy in three acts, performed for the first time by the National Academy of Music on October 16, 1783. Set to music by Piccini;
Rare and beautiful large register from the end of the 18th century, spine with arms in red long grain morocco, richly decorated with gilded irons and friezes; "Register: Letters Papers and various doc[...]
New Price List of Mirrors in Paris, by Prault, 1765. In-12, 74 pp. 1 cover, contemporary marbled fawn calf, smooth spine. Bound in the following: - AMELOT. Order of the King's Council, October 13, 178[...]
- onanism, dissertation on the diseases produced by masturbation - and this for the entire title - by the doctor of medicine Mr Tissot.....- rubbings on the corners, first and fourth cover bearing mul[...]
JOHNSON (Charles) History of the English Pirates, From their Establishment on the Isle of Providence, until the present time. Containing all their Adventures, Piracies, Murders, Cruelties & Excesses. [...]
National and general atlas of France divided into its 83 Departments, forming the new division of the Kingdom, Following the Decree of the National Assembly Sanctioned by the King, March 4, 1790 Subje[...]
Beautiful series of 13 volumes in 12, full glazed calfskin, shaded, smooth spines decorated with gilt irons, titles and volume numbers in red morocco, marbled guards and edges. Printed during the reig[...]
Beautiful set in 10 volumes in 12, full speckled calf, ribbed spine decorated with gilt irons in the boxes, titles and volume numbers in black and red morocco, marbled endpapers, red edges. Complete t[...]
Historical collection of the arquebusiers of Madrid... Soler, Isidro (fl. ca. 1795). Madrid, 1795. Original leather binding. 86 pages. "Historical collection of the arquebusiers of Madrid from their o[...]
Fresh and beautiful copy illustrated with 24 beautiful enigmatic plates from "The History of Heaven" by Abbé Pluche, in two volumes In 12 half calf, early 19th century binding bearing the arms of a lo[...]
A very fine copy in its 18th century binding, full porphyry calf, spine with raised bands decorated with gilt irons, titles and volume numbers in olive and red morocco, covers framed with triple gilt [...]
Charlotte CORDAY [Marie Anne Charlotte de Corday d'Armont] (1768 - 1793), personality of the French Revolution, known for having assassinated Jean-Paul Marat on July 13, 1793, guillotined on July 17 o[...]
Rare and very beautiful illustrated edition in four volumes In 12; by JJ Rousseau, "La Nouvelle Héloise, or Letters of Two Lovers Inhabiting a Small Town at the Foot of the Alps": collected and publis[...]
SHAKESPEAR, translated from English by M. le Tourneur. Dedicated to the King. Original edition (1776-1782) and complete (20 volumes!) of the first systematic translation into French by Pierre le Tourn[...]
Rare and beautiful Roman History in a large volume In4 in cold-stamped vellum, smooth spine, handwritten title in ink, raised nerves and decorated covers with framing and fleuron. Annotated from the L[...]
The exceptional format in folio in 6 complete volumes of the reign of the youth of Louis XV, makes this work of great interest for its rarity both in format, condition, year of publication and subject[...]
Rare and beautiful copy in blond glazed calfskin, ribbed spine, decorated with rich gilt irons in the boxes, titles and volume numbers in red morocco, interior lace covers framed with fine gilt pearl [...]
Rare and beautiful edition of 1782 in 9 Vol. In 12 in its beautiful contemporary binding, in Paris, rue and Hôtel Serpente. This work translated from the Italian of Riguccio Galluzzi is a sought-after[...]
Beautiful series in seven volumes in 12, full speckled glazed calf, spine with raised bands decorated with gilt irons in the boxes, titles and volume numbers in garnet morocco, marbled guards and edge[...]
“Chronicon Historiam Catholicam complectens” ab exordio mundi ad nativitatem DN Jesu Christi, et exinde ad annum a Christo nato LXXI, ex sacris biblis, caeterisk probatae fidei auctoribus seriem histo[...]
Beautiful Roman History from the Foundation of Rome to the Translation of the Empire by Constantine. Translated from the English of Laurent Echard. 6 volumes In 12, full speckled glazed calf, spine wi[...]
Two magnificent copies in two volumes In 12, full tinted calf, spine with ribs decorated with fine gilt iron, titles and volume numbers in garnet morocco, marbled guards, red edges. Last year of the l[...]
Document written on vellum, by Henry François D'Aguesseau, Knight Chancellor of France, (1668-1751). Order of July 11, 1749. Dimensions: 48 cm x 28.7 cm Good condition. Postage extra: €12, registered [...]
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, [...]
"NOTABLE ARRESTS....". Good condition with wear and stains. Losses and rubbing on the covers. Text fresh except for some creases and water stains in the margins. Worm work. As is/In its original condi[...]
A historical documentary treasure worthy of an Army Museum, a "unique curiosity" that this volume covered in smooth-spine vellum with the title "General-Isl Von Der Ganken Pruss. Army. Finely written,[...]
A fine copy of this famous 18th century book, the "Bible of the Gentleman Farmer", often consulted and therefore rare in this good condition for a work abundantly illustrated... 2 Large Volumes in 4, [...]
One of the first editions during the lifetime of Louis XIV of the "Grand Dictionnaire Historique" by Louis Moréry in 4 beautiful large folio volumes, full glazed dyed calf, ribbed spine decorated with[...]
Rare and beautiful engraved copy by Bernard Picart: A flat volume in blond glazed calf, spine with raised bands decorated with gilt irons in the compartments, garnet morocco title, covers with triple [...]
Saadi's Gulistan - Persian Poetry ManuscriptIncomplete manuscript written at two different times, in the 18th and 19th centuries. Manuscript copied by the scribe Mohamed Fayegh ibn Mohamed Layesh from[...]
Beautiful complete series in 4 Volumes in 4, full calfskin spine with raised bands decorated with gilded irons in the boxes, titles and novels in ocher morocco, endpapers and marbled edges. Beautiful [...]
This 18th century book presents the campaigns of Dugay-Trouin. It is estimated that there were just over eighty battles and boardings in which Duguay-Trouin participated or led from 1689 to 1711, an a[...]
Large manuscript entitled Advent Sermons. Circa 1750. 675 pages. Contemporary full calf binding, decorated spine with 5 raised bands, marbled edges, red morocco title label. Very well-written religiou[...]
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[...]
Abbé VOSGIEN "Portable Geographical Dictionary ..." Paris, 1768 In 12 pl. rel. of the time used, spine with decorated ribs. 2 folding maps. Jean-Baptiste Ladvocat or Abbé Vosgien born on January 3, 17[...]
Large manuscript entitled - Moral discourses for the times of the jubilee delivered in this church. 1753426 pages Full calf binding of the time, spine decorated with 5 ribs, marbled edges. About the w[...]
Instructions for Fruit and Vegetable Gardens with a Treatise on Orange Trees. By Mr. de La Quintinye. Volume two, published by La Compagnie des Libraires in Paris in 1730 with a bookplate. 600 pages. [...]
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