A rare book by a talented author: JJ. Rousseau, considered one of the first authors of the Revolution. By M. Mercier; the only existing volume from the period of great interest, the references of whic[...]
Very large family tree of the de May family (Le Déluge, Oise) Family tree created for Jean-Baptiste de May, bodyguard of King Louis XV and then Louis XVI. The tree dates back to the end of the 16th ce[...]
Rare and precious Gl Duroc copy of the Royal Military School of Sorez stamped with the Arms of Languedoc, In8 format, full calf, smooth spine decorated with gilt irons, red morocco title, stamped wit[...]
In a large volume in 12. Contemporary binding in tinted calf, ribbed spine decorated with irons in the compartments, ochre morocco title, red edges. Printed in Paris, at the Veuve Etienne, rue Saint J[...]
"HISTORY OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT" published by BARBOU, PARIS, 1772. Good condition with slight wear and rubbing of the corners, crowns and covers. Fresh text with some scattered foxing and browned page[...]
I would not praise the Maison Barbou, a famous 18th century publisher who printed and bound books with great care, notably the Auteurs Latinistes, whose quality of paper, typography, illustrations and[...]
Incomplete but interesting tail series of the History of the Gallican Church, dedicated to Our Lords of the Clergy; by Jacques Longueval. Regional publication: "In Nismes, at Gaude, Père, Fils & Compa[...]
LOUIS XV (1710 – 1774), king of France
Letter
autograph signed to his grandson, Ferdinand 1st of Parma (1751-1802), son
of Elizabeth of France. Marly, March 23, 1767; 1/2 page in-4°. Beautiful sta[...]
Donatien-Alphonse-François marquis SADE (1740 – 1814), French novelist and philosopher
Autograph letter signed to his mother-in-law, the president of Montreuil. (Dungeon of Vincennes, May 25, 1778)[...]
"LES COMÉDIES DE TERENCE" published by GALLET George, 1700. Good condition with slight wear from use on the corners (mainly), crowns and covers. Fresh text with some scattered foxing and browned pages[...]
A factitious collection in its contemporary binding, composed of three factums, all from 1765, concerning the Calas Affair, the most famous legal case of the 18th century in France. The Calas Affair w[...]
"TACITE, New Translation" published by BARROIS Le Jeune, 1790. Good condition with slight wear from use on the corners (mainly), crowns and covers. Fresh text. Beautiful copy. Collection. Colissimo sh[...]
Antique silk embroidery dating from the mid-18th century. Very beautiful decoration embroidered with silver thread depicting the arms of a marquis. Complete binding with both sides. 22cm x 16cm. Very [...]
Printed in Milan at the very end of the 18th century, from the typography of Francesco Sonzogne di Gin. Battisa Librajo-Stampatore. Corsia de' Served No. 596. Complete work of this meeting of Poems by[...]
In a beautiful volume In 12, full speckled sheepskin, ribbed spine, boxes decorated with thistle irons, ochre morocco title, marbled guards and edges: "The Ornaments of Memory", or "the Brilliant Feat[...]
Set of five books on ancient literature, poetry, history. . Critical letters on the philosophical letters of Mr. De VOLTAIRE (1753). ORIGINAL EDITION - By Boullier and Beaumelle. Two important texts o[...]
The life of MESSIRE BENIGNE JOLY 1 Priest, Doctor of the Faculty of Paris (…) Canon of the Abbey & Collegiate Church of St. Stephen of Dijon, Instructor of the Hospitaller Sisters of the same City, wh[...]
Beautiful and sober strong volume in 4, full sheepskin spine with raised bands, red morocco title: "Dictionarium Universalee "Latino-Gallicum", ex omnibus Latinitatis Auroribus. Summa Diligentia Colle[...]
Original and complete edition of "The History of Languedoc" by the Benedictine fathers Dom Devic and Dom Vaissette. First volume published in 1730 and the fifth and last in 1745, by the printer Jacque[...]
1 printed 24 In-4 Year 2 [1793-1794] "Paris, Imprimerie nationale exécutif du Louvre, Year II of the Republic". B on Printed 24 pages of the Constitution of Year 1: it consists of a declaration of the[...]
NICOLE (Pierre). Theological and moral instructions on the first Commandment where faith, hope and charity are discussed [following:] Theological and moral instructions on the Symbol [following:] Essa[...]
Spiritual gifts dedicated to ladies containing the office in Latin and French following the new breviary and Missal of Paris and Rome. At Théodore de Hansy in Paris, 1749. Antique book of very fine wo[...]
Original Edition of the French translation, by Pierre-Prime-Félicien Le Tourneur. Remarkably illustrated with 4 beautiful engraved figures. Remarkable set of four volumes in 8vo, full decorated glazed[...]
ALMANAC of Honest People in Paris, 1793. Small duodecimo. Rare FIRST EDITION of this revolutionary almanac by Louis Ventre de La Touloubre (1746-1816), known as Galart de Montjoye (Tourneux), which en[...]
Volume bringing together three writings by Guillaume Bougeant, a Jesuit priest born in Quimper, printed in 1732. Format in-12 (16 x 10 cm) Each piece is preceded by a frontispiece, an engraving. ○ Two[...]
Complete Works Abbot Gabriel Bonnot de Mably in Lyon at JB Delamolliere 1792 12 volumes in-8 COMPLETE (rare to have the whole set) Some foxing, but nothing serious (see photos) Full base of the period[...]
4 volumes: numbers 3 / 13 / 14 / 18 out of the 22 in the edition of the "Libraires associés" Liège 1766 this is the large format in 12 or: 20 x 26 calfskin binding, ribbed spine, boxes with floral dec[...]
In three beautiful large volumes in quarto, complete in contemporary binding in full tinted calf, ribbed spines decorated with beautiful gilt in the compartments, titles and volume numbers in red and [...]
Rare work on Brittany "Memoirs to serve the knowledge of the faiths and homage of the fiefs of the province of Brittany". In Paris at Nicolas Simart. 1715.
"The Solitary Gardener or Dialogues..." by Fr. Le GENTIL. 1705 edition. Good condition with wear and tear to the binding. The endpaper is missing. The text is fresh except for a few creases and halos.[...]
In two beautiful large volumes In 4. full blond glazed calf, ribbed spine decorated with beautiful gilded "acorn" stamping, Havana morocco titles and volume numbers, marbled endpapers, red edges in be[...]
"Syphilis or Venereal Disease..." Good condition with slight wear from use. Damaged lower crown. Fresh text except for some missing parts on the endpaper and halos, especially at the end of the book. [...]
"MASTERPIECE BY AN UNKNOWN PERSON...." Good condition with slight wear from use. Text fresh except for a few folds and halos, particularly at the end of the work. As is/In its original condition. Coll[...]
Book "Historical Dictionary of the City of Paris", Pierre Thomas Nicolas HURTAUT and Louis Drigon de MAGNY, published by Paris, Moutard, 17794 volumes in-8First edition dedicated to Marshal Duc de Bri[...]
Critical and historical research on the origin, the various states and the progress of surgery in France. 1744. By Francois Quesnay. First edition of this important work on surgery. Contemporary full [...]
"Abridged Ecclesiastical History, containing the significant events of each century, with Reflections; 13 Volumes In 4, full calf, spines with raised bands decorated with gilt iron in the boxes, red m[...]
"NOTABLE ARRESTS....". Good condition with slight wear from use. Losses on the covers, especially the second cover. Text fresh except for some creases and water stains in the margins. Collection. Coli[...]
The Amusemens of Parnassus and Method (1749) brunettes and the prettiest fashionable airs with variations for the harpsichord by Mr Corrette, organist of the Jesuit RRPP of rue St Antoine in Paris
French constitution presented to the king by the national assembly on September 3, 1791 in Dijon from the printing house of P.Causse, gilt edges (period binding) in morocco leather.
"ÉDIT DU ROY....". Good condition with slight wear from use. Missing pages on the covers. Text fresh except for a few folds and small water stains. Collection. Colissimo shipping with tracking and ins[...]
"Explanation of the Ordinance of the month of August 1735...". Good condition with slight wear of use on the corners and crowns. Fresh text with some folds. To deplore some missing parts on the first [...]
Books "Dictionary of Roman Antiquities" 2 Volumes, dated 1765 Full title: "Dictionary of Roman Antiquities. Or abridged explanation of the ceremonies, customs and sacred and profane, public and privat[...]
"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[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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[...]
"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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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] [...]
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