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116 objects

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 €

Unique Translator's Manuscript In 2vol In4" Translation N.elle In French Verse Of Horace" 17th

Rare document and important manuscript of the "New Translation in French Verse of the Satires & Epistles of Horace; with some critical Notes from the second half of the 17th century in two beautiful v[...]

Period: 17th century

12 000 €

Large 17th Century Book, 1663 - Folio - Binding With The Coat Of Arms Of The Parliament Of Rouen

SCAPULA, Joannes - Lexicon graeco-latinum - 1663 In-folioLarge book (37 x 25 cm) with a very beautiful contemporary binding with the arms of the Parliament of Rouen in the middle of a scattering of fl[...]

Period: 17th century

660 €

Rare In 4 From 1669 "historical Praise Of The City Of Lyon", P. Claude François Ménestrier, Illus

From the rich library of André Chagny, this beautiful in 4; printed in Lyon, at Benoist Coral, rue Mercière, at the Victoire; M. DC. LXIX. (1669): "Historical Praise of the City of Lyon", and its Cons[...]

Period: 17th century

900 €

Memoirs Of Mr De Bouy, Secretary To Mr Cardinal Richelieu, 2 Vol. In.12 Amsterdam 1711

Very fine copy in two volumes, contemporary binding, full tinted calf, ribbed spine decorated with pretty gilt irons in the boxes, titles and volume numbers in red morocco, interior lace, marbled endp[...]

Period: 18th century

340 €

From The Library Of The Duke Of Harcourt: "history Of The War Of The Jews Against The Romans". 1703

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 [...]

Period: 18th century

580 €

2 Vol. Memoirs Of The Lord Of Pontis Who Served...fifty-six Years Under King Henry Iv..&c.

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[...]

Period: 18th century

460 €

Strace (publius Papinus) Opera, Interpretatione Et Notis Illustravit Claudius Beraldus, Mar.

Stace (publius Papinus) . Opera 1685 Mar. Gold. Opera ... T; 1 "LaThébaïde"...Good exemp. Rare

Period: 17th century

2 000 €

Beautiful Edition Of The "grand Dictionnaire Historique" By Louis Moréry In Paris 1704, 4 Vol. In Folio

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[...]

Period: 18th century

800 €

1 Vol.: The Life Or History Of Prince Eugene Of Savoy, Field Marshal General Amsterdam 1703

A very fresh copy in a small 12mo format. Full untinted calf, ribbed spine decorated with beautiful gilt iron in the compartments (Louis XIV period), Havana morocco title, Printed in Amsterdam by Henr[...]

Period: 18th century

300 €

Vol. With Clasps, In4 Office Calf; "notre-dame De Refuge" Handwritten Music Pages 1685,

Rare and unique vol In 4 in blond glazed calf with clasps, spine with ribs, decorated with gilt irons in the boxes, red morocco title, clasps, marbled guards, pinked edges: "Office for the Day of Our [...]

Period: 17th century

480 €

Fruit And Vegetable Gardens. De La Quintinie 1730

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. [...]

Period: 18th century

400 €

Epigrams - Valerii Martialis - Leyden - Engraving - 1656 - Old Book

Valère Martial - Epigrams M. Valerii Martialis epigrammata cum notis farnabii et variorum in Lugdunum Batavorum, Leiden by François Hack 1656 Full vellum with period flaps, gilt title on the spine. En[...]

Period: 17th century

230 €

Collections Of Homilies By The Priest Of Saint-sulpice – 3 Complete Volumes – 1709 To 1712

Collection of homilies delivered by the parish priest of Saint-Sulpice, Joachim Trotti de la Chétardie. In Paris at Raymond Mazières Between 1709 and 1712 21x26cm and 5cm thick (each) The three volume[...]

Period: 18th century

450 €

Rare Book In Pigskin With Clasps / "instructions For Liturgical Musical Practice" 1700

Magnificent binding with clasps in good condition and in cold-stamped sowskin in pure 17th century German style, traditional binding for quality works, printed in Dilingae, Typis & Sumptibus Joann. Ca[...]

Period: 17th century

750 €

Vol. In 12; 1681 In Paris: Memoirs And Instructions For Serving In The Negotiations Of France

The beginnings of International Law under the Reign of Louis XIV, in one volume In. 12; full tinted calf, spine with raised bands decorated with gilt irons in the compartments, gilt title, pink speckl[...]

Period: 17th century

280 €

Beautiful Red Morocco: "mores Of The Israelites"; Mr. Abbé Fleury. In Paris, At P. Aubouyn's, 1712

Rare and beautiful copy returned to us from Romania, in 12mo format in a beautiful garnet morocco, spine with raised bands decorated in the boxes with fine gilded iron, interior lacework, gilded title[...]

Period: 18th century

320 €

Pt In 12. From The Library Of Baron Chapelain "the Universal History Of Trogue Pompey" 1661.

Beautiful little In 12 in glazed tinted calf, ribbed spine decorated with baroque gilt irons in the boxes, marbled guards, pinked edges, stamp "Ex-Libris du Baron de Chapelain", gilt title; beautiful [...]

Period: 17th century

340 €

"history Of Provence" Messire Jean-françois De Gaufridi, 1st Edition Of 1694 In-folio 2tom

Exceptional and rare copy in a large folio volume in two volumes bound together, full calf spine with ribbed bands trimmed with gilt iron in the boxes, red morocco title. "History of Provence" by Mess[...]

Period: 17th century

2 800 €

Life And Gestures Of Pope Sixtus IV - Bartolomeo Sacchi - Elzevir - 1645

De Vitis ac Gestis Summorum Pontificum Ad Sixtum III Pontifex MaxLife and Deeds of Pope Sixtus IVBy Bartolomeo Sacchi known as Platine (1421-1481)He was the director of the Vatican Library during the [...]

Period: 17th century

250 €

Letters To A Provincial Lady - By Bouhours In Paris - 1688

Letters to a provincial lady on the dialogues of Eudoxus and Philanthus by Dominique Bouhours (1628-1702) in Paris at the widow of Sébastien Mabre Cramoisy 1688 9.5x16.5cm Very rare book Present at th[...]

Period: 17th century

300 €

2 Vol.in 4. Paris 1683: "history Of Harles Ix", By Sieur Varillas; Bibl. From Jumillac

In two volumes in 4, full tinted calf, spines with raised bands decorated with gilt irons in the compartments, titles and volume numbers in red morocco, edges with pink dots. Ex-Libris Domini Marchoin[...]

Period: 17th century

280 €

Rare Illustrated Folio From 1671 In Red Morocco By A. Dondé "the Figures And... St. Fr. Of Paule"

Rare and beautiful copy in a rich 17th century red morocco Du-Seuil binding, abundantly illustrated with beautiful full-page figures and portraits, in a generous folio format, ribbed spine decorated w[...]

Period: 17th century

1 200 €

"del Mercurio Ouero Historia" Dé Correnti Di D. Vittorio Siri Dedicated To Anna Of Austria 1vol. In4

Large volume in 4, In Geneva. Mr. DC. XXXXVII. (1647). Tomo Secondo dedicated Alla Maestà Christianissima Anna d'Austria, Regina Madre del re Luigi XIV. And Régente di Francia: "Del Mercurio Ouero His[...]

Period: 17th century

180 €

(1700) The Life Of Messire Benigne Joly - First Publication

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[...]

Period: 18th century

85 €

"history Of Languedoc". Original Edition From 1730.

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[...]

Period: 18th century

2 850 €

2 Vol. In12 From 1699 "the Commentaries Of The Caesars" From The Translation Of N. Perrot Sieur d'Ablancourt.

Rare fine copy of "Les Commentaires de César", from the translation by N. Perrot Sieur d'Ablancourt. With remarks on the Translation. New revised and corrected edition, in two volumes in 12, full calf[...]

Period: 17th century

380 €

On The Art Of Glassmaking, Or How To Make Glass, Crystal, And Enamel

Book where one will find the way to make glass and crystal, to add colors, to imitate precious stones, to prepare and color enamels, to make potash, to paint on glass, to prepare varnishes, to compose[...]

Period: 17th century

350 €

Beautiful Red Morocco By Gérardi Joannis Vossii, Works (2 Parts) With The Arms Of Rignac From 1647

Rare copy stamped with the Arms in red morocco in small format in 4, printed in Amsterdam "Apud Ludovicum Elzévirium" M. DC. XLVII. (1647) "Gérardi Joannis Vossi": De Imitatione cum Oratoriâ, tum prae[...]

Period: 17th century

900 €

Holy Bible - Amsterdam - Joan Blaeu - 1687 - Old & New Testament - 17th

Holy Bible Old and New Testament in Amsterdam at Blaeu for Wolfgang, Waesberge, Boom, Van Someren & Goethals 1687 21x25cm and 8cm thick

Period: 17th century

950 €

Rare Elsevier "history Of Good King Henry Iv. I Vel. In 16. In Rabats Sowing Fleur-de-lys

First Elzévirienne edition of this well-known and many times edited work of the "History of Good King Henti IV" from Editions de Louys & Daniel Elzevier in Amsterdam in 1661, at the date of the origin[...]

Period: 17th century

480 €

"descartes' Voyage Of The World", 1 Vol. In 12, Marbled Paper, Ribbed Spine. Paris M. Dcc Ii

Complete with its illustrations, this charming book bound in marbled paper, with ribbed spine: "Voyage du Monde de Descartes". New Edition. Revised and expanded with a fifth Part, added to the four pr[...]

Period: 18th century

280 €

The Antiquity Of Times Restored And Defended Against The Jews And The New Chronologists 1687

Rare in two volumes in 4, full calf, spine with raised bands decorated with gilt irons, titles and volume numbers in ochre morocco, marbled endpapers, red edges. Vignette on the title printed in Paris[...]

Period: 17th century

620 €

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 €

Poster Placard 17th Century 1667 Taxation Size Mons Armagnac Gers Caussens Agen Guyenne

Placard or Poster dated 1667, 17th century. Claude Pellot orders the consuls of the inhabitants of Mons Election of Armagnac (Commune of Caussens, Gers 32) to lift the tax on Tailles to settle the inh[...]

Period: 17th century

150 €

Républic Of Letters Of Dirhams Thé Arme Of Mirabeau

République of Letters of 1686 dithyrambique thé arme of Mirabeau

Period: 18th century

420 €

"secret History Of Dom Antoine Roy Of Portugal" Taken From The Memoirs Of Vasconcellos 17th

Rare and beautiful copy in one volume pt. In 12, full glazed tinted calf, ribbed spine decorated with gilded iron in the compartments, ochre morocco title, splendid bookplate with the Arms surrounded [...]

Period: 17th century

280 €

The Great Historical Dictionary, Moreri 1698

"Grand dictionnaire historique ou le mélange curieux de l'histoire sacrée et profane", by Louis Moreri, 1698 edition, in folio, complete with its four volumes, in their original full-leather binding. [...]

Period: 17th century

580 €

The Life And Memorable Actions Of Mr. Michel De Ruyer, Duke, Knight Rouen 1678. Pr. Unies

Presented in a large 17th century volume in glazed tinted calf, ribbed spine decorated with gilded iron in the compartments, gilded title, pre-title representing Mr. De Ruyer; printed in Amsterdam. In[...]

Period: 17th century

320 €

Large 17th Century Volume, In 12 A Utreh 1693; "the Mixed Works Of Monsieur Le Chevaliertemple"

Bearing the beautiful bookplate with the arms of the Library of Messir Bernard de Noblet knight Count of Chenette, Lieutenant of the Marshals of France in the Bailiwick of Mâcon. A large volume In 12,[...]

Period: 17th century

320 €

Vellum Book From 1657 In Paris “the Key To The Digest” By François Lagrene In Three Parts

Rare book of Law of the Youth of Louis XIV in soft vellum (patina ivory pigskin) in 4to format, soft binding. Printed in Paris by Estienne Loyson, at the Palace, at the entrance to the Prisoners' Gall[...]

Period: 17th century

250 €

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 €

3 Volumes XVIIth In Folio In White Vellum With Arms "works Of Antoine d'Espeisses" In Lyon 1660

Very complete in three volumes in folio in white vellum, spine with ribbed spines, handwritten title and volume number, coat of arms on the lower spines and of the youth of Louis XIV. In Lyon, at Iean[...]

Period: 17th century

550 €

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 €

3 Beautiful Volumes In 12: The Memoirs Of Edmond Ludlow Under Charles I And II Of England

Rare and interesting "Memoirs of Edmond Ludlow", Knight, Lieutenant General of the Cavalry, Commander in Chief of the forces of Ireland, State Councilor & Member of Parliament. Concerning the most rem[...]

Period: 17th century

800 €

Annals Of The City Of Toulouse 1687-1701 Germain De Lafaille History Languedoc

Annals of the City of Toulouse since the reunion of the County of Toulouse to the Crown: with an Abstract of the ancient history of this city, & a Collection of various titles & acts to serve as proof[...]

Period: 17th century

700 €

Bel In 4 In Paris1683 "the Caesars Of The Emperor Julian", Translated From Greek Illustrated With Medals

Rare copy in 4 in tinted calf, ribbed spine decorated with gilded iron in the compartments, gilded title, marbled endpapers, red edges in new condition except for the affiliations written in goose qui[...]

Period: 17th century

900 €

History Of The Royal Abbey Of Saint Germain Des Pres Original Edition Of 1724

History of the Royal Abbey of Saint Germain des Prez. Containing the Life of the Abbesses who have governed it since its foundation: the Illustrious Men that it has given to the Church and the State..[...]

Period: 18th century

1 800 €

The Imitation Of Jesus Christ 1654, Corneille (eo)

I offer you this good edition, but in very average condition in terms of the binding. It is complete but fragile central leaves which would tend to move away. It is touching by the additions of the di[...]

Period: 17th century

65 €

Rare Book -in 8, The Innocent Tricks, In Amsterdam 1695, Ex-libris Duc d'Ursel

Very interesting and curious work. Beautiful period leather binding, gilded and titled. Inside an ex-libris of the Duke D'Ursel, Roberto Ducis D'Ursel (1873-1955). Beautiful engraved frontispiece bear[...]

Period: 17th century

485 €

Very Fine Copy 1720: "journal Of Memorable Things That Happened During The Reign Of Henry III"

In new condition, in 5 volumes in 12, this very beautiful copy in tinted calfskin, spine with ribs decorated with gilded iron in the compartments, titles and volume numbers in red and olive morocco, b[...]

Period: 18th century

900 €

Impression Elzévir 1661 In 4 Format Vellum Struck With Laces "codicis Justini Imp". Amsterdam

Danielem ElzéviriosExceptional, there are no words to define this remarkable 4to format book, a large volume in vellum from the famous Printers: Apud Ludovicum & Danielem Elzevirios. A Amcterdami Anno[...]

Period: 17th century

1 600 €

1688 - Psalms Of David - Old Religious Book

Psalms of David NEW TRANSLATION according to Hebrew & the Vulgate. From the Printing House of Pierre le Petit. IN PARIS M. DC. LXXXVIII WITH PRIVILEGE OF HIS MAJESTY Pretty volume in-12 format (10 x 1[...]

Period: 17th century

190 €

2 Vol. In-folio From The Argenson Library: "history Of Charles Vi" By Mre I. Le Labovrevr

Spectacular and precious copy in two volumes in full folio tinted calf, spine with ribs decorated with gilded iron in the boxes, gilded titles and volume numbers, pinked edges, beautiful bookplate wit[...]

Period: 17th century

2 200 €

Duval d'Abbeville (pierre) - Le Barrois. At The Author's In Isle Du Palais, 1654; 550/420 Mm.

VAL D'ABBEVILLE (P. du) - Le Barrois. Paris, At the author's in Isle du Palais, 1654; 550/420 mm, 1 pp., sheet, with colored outlines.

Period: 17th century

250 €
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Rare And Beautiful 17th Century Binding In Orange Moroccan With Fleur-de-lys: "virgilii Opéra 1677

Rare and beautiful Vigil with a rich binding with fleur-de-lys from 1677; printed in Amsterdam (Amsterdami), apud Henry. Wetstenium;; ribbed spine in ochre (orange) morocco, rich fleur-de-lys scatteri[...]

Period: 17th century

850 €

Tassin - Plans And Profiles Of The Main Cities Of The Duchy Of Lorraine. 1638, 27 Plates.

TASSIN - Plans and profiles of the main cities of the Duchy of Lorraine, with the general map & the particulars of each government of them. Paris, se, 1638; in-8 oblong, 27 plates, half-brown percalin[...]

Period: 17th century

2 400 €
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Rogeville - Jurisprudence Of The Courts Of Lorraine. Lamort, 1785, In Period Binding.

ROGEVILLE (Guillaume de ) - Jurisprudence of the courts of Lorraine preceded by the history of the parliament of Nancy. Nancy, Chez CS Lamort, 1785; in-4, LIII + 770 pp. + approval, full calf binding [...]

Period: 18th century

800 €
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Rare In Vellum Folio From 1688 In Paris: Marca Hispanica Sive Limes Hispanicus", Petro De Marca

Very beautiful folio volume in vellum printed in Paris in 1688. "Marca Hispanica sive Limes Hispanicus". Original Edition by Pierre de M en Béarnarca, Historian of Béarn and Great Jurist of the 17th c[...]

Period: 17th century

1 200 €

Institutions Rei Herbariae, Volume Ii, Joseph Pitton De Tournefort, Early 18th Century.

Very beautiful work by Joseph Pitton de Tournefort (1656-1708), Instituiones Rei Herbariae, Volume II, In good used condition, Bookplate by Jean Louis Béraud (1733-1829). Work from the 18th century, W[...]

Period: 18th century

300 €
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