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1 Vol. In-folio 17th: "chronological History Of The Grand Chancellery Of France" A. Tessereau

Rare and beautiful folio copy printed in Paris, at Pierre le Petit, Printer & Bookseller in Ordinary to the King, rue Saint-Jacques, at the Croix d'or. M. DC. LXXVI. (1676). "Chronological History of [...]

Period: 17th century

1 200 €

Antique Book The Office Of Daint Merry Abbot, 1696

Antique religious book, the life of Abbot Saint Merry dated 1696. Tear in the binding (see photo) otherwise very good condition. Dimensions 18/12cm

Period: 17th century

75 €

The Duties Of The Great. By Monseigneur The Prince Of Conty 1667

CONTI (Armand de BOURBON, Prince of)‎ ‎The Duties of the Great. By Monseigneur the Prince of Conty. With his Testament.‎140 p. Paris, Denys Thierry, 1667.‎ Duodecimo, full contemporary brown calf. Tit[...]

Period: 17th century

60 €
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Deslyons - Singular And New Treatises Against The Paganism Of King Boit. Widow Saveux, 1670.

DESLYONS (Jean) - Singular and new treatises against the paganism of King Boit. I. Of the young elder of the Catholic Church on Kings' Eve. II. Of the royalty of Saturnalia, postponed and counterfeite[...]

Period: 17th century

450 €
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Cluverii (philippi) - Introductionis In Universam Geographiam. Ex-office Elzevirana, 1629.

CLUVERII (Philippi) - Introductionis in Universam Geographiam tam Veterem quam Novam Libri VI. Amsterdam, Ex-officina Elzevirana, 1629; in-12, 352 pp. + table, full brown morocco binding, spine decora[...]

Period: 17th century

220 €
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3 Vol. In-folio "universal Dictionary Of French And Latin" Known As Des Dombes. In Trévoux 1704 Ganeau

During the lifetime of Louis XIV, in its beautiful contemporary binding in three In-Folio volumes, printed in Trévoux, at Estienne Ganeau, Bookseller of Paris, and Director of the Printing Office of S[...]

Period: 18th century

1 000 €

Cabassut - Notitia Ecclesiastica Historiarum, Conciliorum. Posuel, 1690, Binding With Arms.

CABASSUT (Jean) - Notitia Ecclesiastica Historiarum, Conciliorum & Canonum invicem collatorum. Lyon, Chez Anisson & Joannis Posuel, 1690; folio, 22 ppnch. + 680 pp. + index, contemporary full calf bin[...]

Period: 17th century

400 €
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Bourdin (nicolas) - l'Uranie By Messire Nicolas Bourdin. 1640, Binding With The Author's Coat Of Arms.

BOURDIN (Nicolas) - The Urania of Messire Nicolas Bourdin, knight, lord of Villennes: or the translation of the four books of the judgments of the stars of Claude Ptolemy. Paris, Chez Cardin Besongne,[...]

Period: 17th century

2 500 €
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Beautiful "complete Treatise On Surgical Operations" In Paris By Mr. De La Vauguion, Et. Michalet

Rare beautiful treatise on Surgery that I bought in the United States and which deserves to be returned to France, this rare "Complete Treatise on Surgical Operations", containing: Their Definitions, [...]

Period: 17th century

600 €

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 €

Olivier Patru Plea And Other Works . Paris 1670

Olivier Patru plea and other works Paris 1670.

Period: 17th century

450 €

Roman History. Ad Usum Delphini Edition 1681

The education of sovereigns, carried out with extreme care, of course involved the teaching of Roman history, whose many adventures, victories or salient events were to build the conscience of the Dau[...]

Period: 17th century

230 €

Beautiful 4vo Entirely Engraved From The 17th Century: "summary Of Philosophy In Tables", Louis De Lesclache

A performance for this book in 4 in half calfskin with smooth spine: Published according to the Royal rivilège on September 20 of the Year 1652. Magnificent work entirely stuffed with titles and doubl[...]

Period: 17th century

320 €

A Volume In 4 Illustrated With Beautiful Portraits, In Brussels 1672 "ducibus Ab Anno Post Christum".

Magnificent work on the Dukes of Lothringiae, Brabantiae, & Limburgi. copy in 4 format, full tinted calfskin, ribbed spine decorated with gilded irons in the boxes, dark red morocco title. Printed in [...]

Period: 17th century

640 €

Beautiful Illustrated Folio Printed In Amsterdam, 1700: "publ. Ovidius Naso"; Alle De Werken P. Mortier

Rare and beautiful illustrated copy in folio format, half-calf, ribbed spine decorated with gilt fillets in the compartments, ochre morocco title, beige paper covered boards with reinforced corners, p[...]

Period: 17th century

2 200 €

Antique Book 17th Century, Paris France - The Canonical Library 1689 L. Bouchel

The Canonical Library, containing in alphabetical order all ecclesiastical and benefice-related matters treated by Master L. Bouchel, lawyer at the Parliament of Paris, in his Summa Beneficialis. To w[...]

Period: 17th century

80 €
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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 €

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 €

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 €

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 €

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 €

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 €

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 €

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