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Conspectus Médicinae Théoretico-practicae By Johann Juncker, 2nd Edition In Original Part.

Magnificent copy of this large volume in 4 of medicine Halae, Impensis Orphanotrophei. M. DCC. XXIV (1724) from the youth of Louis XV this beautiful copy is the second edition, partly original (1724),[...]

Period: 18th century

340 €

2 Beaux Vol. In4 , Amsterdam, 1733 " Histoire De l'Empire" Par Mr. Heiss , Enrichie De Figures

"Histoire de l'Empire" , Contenant son Origine , ses Progrès , ses Révolutions , la forme de son Gouvernement ,sa Politique , ses Négociations , & les nouveaux Règlements , faits dans les Traités de W[...]

Period: 18th century

820 €

Very Famous Work Of The Historian Nieuport In Its Binding "with Arms" Customs Of The Romans..

"Abridged explanation of Customs and Ceremonies observed among the Romans. To facilitate the understanding of the Ancient Authors. Work written in Latin by Mr. Nieupoort; and translated by Mr. Abbé **[...]

Period: 18th century

340 €

History Of The Admirable Dominigo De Guipuscoa, Knight Of The Virgin, By Hercule Rasiel 18th

Very fine copy in its speckled calf binding, ribbed spine decorated with gilded iron in the compartments, red morocco title, red edges marbled guards, in 12mo format, printed in The Hague, at the Wido[...]

Period: 18th century

240 €

Almanac Of The Muses 1772

Entertaining little compilation of poems, reminder of the pieces given the year of publication (and those not given ...), as well as a fashionable melody, published at the authors' expense (the price [...]

Period: 18th century

110 €

Louis XV, Letter Signed [secretary By Hand], Versailles, March 11, 1762.

Louis XV, letter signed [hand secretary]*, one folio page, at Versailles on March 11, 1762. Addressed to the Count of Narbonne for François-Augustin de Genton (1745-1825), former officer, naturalist a[...]

Period: 18th century

220 €
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Saint-réal, Works, 1740, 5/6, 7 Plates, 2 Frontispieces.

Works of Mr. L'Abbé de Saint-Réal. New edition, revised, corrected and increased by one volume. Enriched with intaglio figures and vignettes. In Amsterdam, at François l'Honoré, 1740, 5 volumes (missi[...]

Period: 18th century

130 €
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Volume In 12 "the Present State Of Sweden With An Abstract Of The History Of This Kingdom" 1734 Trad

Beautiful copy in 12, full tinted calf, ribbed spine decorated with gilt iron in the compartments, ochre morocco title, gilt edges, two-tone title, in Amsterdam at Pierre Brunel M. DCC. XXXIV. (1734).[...]

Period: 18th century

240 €

Beautiful In 12 From 1754, In Paris: "chronological Summary Of The History And Public Law Of Germany"

Bel in 12 en veau blond moucheté glacé , pats à encadrement d'un triple filet doré , dos à nerfs orné de fers dorés dans les caissons , titre maroquin rouge , gardes marbrées , tranches rouges ; Ex-li[...]

Period: 18th century

220 €

Beautiful "treatise On Leveling" By Mr. Picard, One Volume In 12. In Paris, At Fr. Montalant 1728.

Beautiful treatise on the youth of Louis XV, by Mr. Picard: "Treatise on Leveling", from the Royal Academy of Sciences, with a report of some Levelings made by order of the King. And an Abridged versi[...]

Period: 18th century

280 €

Your New Royal Almanac

Royal, Be up to date, Almanac for the leap year of ...1768. Arms of France on the covers, complete, as is (photos)

Period: 18th century

180 €
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Very Beautiful Volume In 4 Of Law, Printed In Paris In 1773: "practitioner Of The Châtelet Of Paris".

Very fine 4vo in speckled blond glazed calf, spine with ribs decorated with rich gilded iron in the compartments, red morocco title, marbled guards, red edges. This large volume contains in mint condi[...]

Period: 18th century

280 €

Beautiful In 4: "elements Of Tactics" (military) By M. Le Bond, Abundantly Illustrated. Paris 1758

Beautiful 4vo from the Reign of Louis XV, a precious book of military technique; in Paris, at Charles-Antoine Jombert, Printer-Bookseller of the Royal Corps of Artillery & Engineering, rue Dauphine, a[...]

Period: 18th century

580 €

Beautiful In 4 Illustrated "essays On Man", By Mr Alexandre Pope In Lausanne 1762. New Edition

In 4 format, speckled calf, ribbed spine decorated with irons in the boxes, dark green morocco title, marbled endpapers. Two-tone title. "Essays on Man" by Mr. Alexandre Pope, French translation in pr[...]

Period: 18th century

540 €

Vol. Dethermalism, Waiting Cover: "chemical And Medicinal Memory Waters Contrexéville"

The recognized benefits of the mineral waters of Contrexéville in Lorraine; this rare treatise on Thermalism and its benefits was published in Nancy, by Babin, Printer-Bookseller and can be found in P[...]

Period: 18th century

220 €

Fine Copy: "secrets Concerning Arts And Crafts", 2 Volumes. In 12, In Brussels 1760

Deux volumes à l'état neuf en veau blond glacé moucheté , dos à nerfs ornés de fers dorés dans les caissons ,titres et tomaison maroquin ocre , gardes marbrées , tranches rosies . Les "Secrets concern[...]

Period: 18th century

420 €

"reveries Or Memoirs On The Art Of War" By Maurice Comte De Saxe, 1757 1 Vol. In 4

In one volume in 4, in speckled calf, ribbed spine decorated with irons in the cauissons, title in Havana morocco, marbled guards, two-tone title with a beautiful vignette, and for the second part a v[...]

Period: 18th century

800 €

Collection Of Acts, Titles And Memoirs Concerning The Affairs Of The Clergy Of France 14 Fort Vo. In

A rare series of 14 large volumes in 4 in porphyry calf, triple fillets on the covers, ribbed spines decorated with beautiful gilded iron in the boxes, titles and volume numbers in green morocco, marb[...]

Period: 18th century

3 200 €

"les Métamorphoses d'Ovide" Traduites En Français.r Mr Du-ryer . 4 Volumes In 12 Illustrés 18èm

Une belle série complète illustrée en 4 volumes in 12 en veau blond glacé , dos à nerfs ornés de fins fers dorés dans les caissons , titres et tomaisons maroquin rouge et olive , gardes marbrées , tra[...]

Period: 18th century

480 €

History Of Scotland During The Reigns Of Mary Stuart And James Vi.; G. Robertson London 1764

Three beautiful volumes in 12 in very good condition in blond calfskin speckled in circles, woven spines decorated with beautiful gilded irons, titles and volume numbers in red and olive morocco, marb[...]

Period: 18th century

480 €

3 Vol. Argenson Library: "memoirs Of Maximilien De Bethune Duke Of Sully". London 1745

Rare and beautiful provenance these beautiful books come from the rich Library of Levoyer d'Argenson Minister of Foreign Affairs of Louis XV (Ex-libris bearing his Arms). These three beautiful strong [...]

Period: 18th century

2 800 €

Beautiful In8 Edition From 1771 In Lausanne Of "bélisaire" By Mr Marmontel Illustrated With Beautiful Figures

Beautiful new Edition augmented with Figures, in a beautiful volume in 8, in speckled calfskin glazed frame cold-pressed fillets, spine ribbed with boxes decorated with pretty gilded thistle irons, gr[...]

Period: 18th century

190 €

Bel Exemplaire 7 Vol. In 8 à La Haye 1774"histoire Philosophique Et Politique Du Commerce "...

 Edition Originale de ce Bel exemplaire aux Armes sur les plats de format in 8 en 7 volumes veau porphyre dos lisses ornés de beaux fers dorés , titres et tomaisons maroquin vert, triple filets sur le[...]

Period: 18th century

3 200 €

3 Vol. In 12 Glazed Blond Calf, Vintimille Coat Of Arms: Secret Memoirs Of The Court Under Louis XIV

Rare and complete of prestigious provenance the "Vintimille" which had in its ranks the Cardinal of Paris. These three magnificent copies in blond glazed calf, bearing on the covers the magnificent Co[...]

Period: 18th century

950 €

"the Manual Of Artists And Amateurs" In 4 Large Vol. In 12, In Paris 1770.

Rare and precious copy in four large volumes in 12, half calf, spine ribbed with beautiful gilded iron in the compartments, titles and volume numbers in red and olive morocco, granite paper covers, re[...]

Period: 18th century

950 €

Beautiful Original Edition In 2vol. In 12 "history Of The Celts..gauls & Germans Lla Haye 1750

Rare: original edition in new condition this precious work in two very beautiful volumes in 12 in blond glazed calf, smooth spines decorated with beautiful gilded irons, garnet and black morocco title[...]

Period: 18th century

720 €

Works Of Boileau, 2 Vol. Red Morocco Folio 1740, Library Of The Minister Of Louis XV

The most beautiful of all the Boileau in full red morocco, ribbed spine decorated with beautiful gilded iron in the boxes, gilded titles and volume numbers, triple fillets on the covers, richly marble[...]

Period: 18th century

4 800 €

The Bourgeois Cook Followed By The Office ..... Edition Of 1771 Brussels

The Bourgeois Cook followed by the Office for the use of all those who are involved in the expenses of Houses in 12 Brussels 1771 shiny blond sheepskin of the time a little rubbed

Period: 18th century

140 €

1764 - Holy Week Of The King's House - Engravings By Scotin

THE OFFICE OF HOLY WEEK, FOR THE USE OF THE KING'S HOUSE, in Latin and French, in Paris, M. DCC. LXIV. Very nice volume, collated complete: 688 pages including Preface, body of the text and Privile[...]

Period: 18th century

130 €

Beautiful Edition Of "contes Moraux", By M. Marmontel From 1766 In Fine Red Half Morocco In Paris

These charming volumes in a half binding late 18th century with two-tone titles, in red morocco, reinforced corners, smooth spine decorated with gilded irons with rosettes and Greek friezes in green m[...]

Period: 18th century

220 €

Universal Academy Of Games Volume I 1765

Universal Academy of Games Volume I Containing the rules of all games, piquet, quadrille, hombre, quintille, imperial, papillon, ambigu, commerce, tontine, gossip, accommodate me..... In Paris at Knap[...]

Period: 18th century

120 €

1732 - Manuscript On Vellum And Its Great Wax Seal - Normandy

Very nice and rare document from the beginning of the 18th century, with its large suspended seal attached to the parchment by a red cloth lace : magnificent large red wax seal in its metal capsule, i[...]

Period: 18th century

300 €

New Instructions For Jams.../1737/ Massialot

New instructions for jams, liqueurs, fruits... By MASSIALOT at the widow Prudhomme, 1737 On pagination 545, 3 plates outside the text (one part missing)

Period: 18th century

150 €

Supplement In Folio, 1728 To The Historical And Critical Dictionary Of The Bible By Dom Aug. Calm

Beautiful in folio in glazed calf, spine ribbed and decorated with irons in the compartments, title and volume number in red morocco, marbled edges, two-color title containing the supplement from A to[...]

Period: 18th century

140 €

Autograph Of Louis XV On Vellum 1759

Retention of the King's Bodyguard for Edme Guillemier "Your very dear and well-loved Cousin Louis de NOAILLES Duke of AYEN Knight of our Orders, Captain of the Scottish Company of our Bodyguards...et[...]

Period: 18th century

250 €
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1 Vol. From The Library Of De Pourtalès New Summary Of The History Of France 1746

Un fort volume in 12 , plein veau  moucheté, dos à nerfs ,  fers dorés dans les caissons ,titre maroquin grenat , tranches rouges , gardes marbrées , provenant du  fils Frédéric  du Banquier Amateur d[...]

Period: 18th century

220 €

Universal Academy Of Games 1739

Universal Academy of Games, Containing the rules of the games of quadrille, & quintille, of hombre à trois, of piquet, of reversis, of chess, of backgammon, & of all the other games. With easy instruc[...]

Period: 18th century

180 €

Famous "conversation On The Plurality Of Worlds" By Mr De Fontenelle. Paris 1724 & Div.

From the rich Library of "Levoyer d'Argenson" Minister of Louis XV, this beautiful book published in the first year of the reign of Louis XV, full tinted calf, ribbed spine decorated with irons in the[...]

Period: 18th century

220 €

Three Beautiful Volumes In 12 In White Vellum: History Of The Order Of The Holy Spirit, Saintefoix 1767

Beautiful and fresh copy in new condition in 3 volumes In 12 full white vellum (pigskin parchment) containing the 4 volumes of the History of the Order of the "Holy Spirit", by Mr. Poulain de Santfoix[...]

Period: 18th century

540 €

Beautiful Cold-struck Dutch Vellum "kornelis Westerbaen" General Roman History 1747, Fig.

Rare and beautiful copy in its 4to binding in blind-stamped vellum (parchment), spine ribbed decorated with friezes, covers framed with a motif in its center; printed in 1747 in Teutrecht (Utrecht): "[...]

Period: 18th century

900 €

Treatise Against The Love Of Finery And The Luxury Of Clothing 1780

Treatise against the Love of Finery and the Luxury of Clothes, second edition 1780 by Abbot François Louis Gauthier This publication appeared at a time when the reign of Louis XVI saw the development [...]

Period: 18th century

160 €

Beautiful Vol. In4, Cold-struck Ivory Vellum: "algémeene Histori" Lacedaemon Achaia; Aetolia &c.

Rare and beautiful copy in cold-stamped ivory vellum, ribbed spine, ink title, friezes, frames on the covers around an ornamental cartouche, pinked edges, a beautiful framed figure signed JC Philips 1[...]

Period: 18th century

850 €

Very Rare: "treatise On Ophthalmology" Printed In Venice By Lorenzo Heistero Vellum Binding From 1770

This rare treatise on eye surgery and its diseases by Lorenzo Heistero in one volume in 4 in cream vellum, printed in Venice, MDCCLXX (1770). Presso Francesco Pitteri. This remarkable treatise on opht[...]

Period: 18th century

480 €

Very Beautiful Series In 12, In 13 Volumes: "summary Of Ecclesiastical History" In Utrecht 1748/54

Very complete in this remarkable edition staggered in a very beautiful uniform binding from 1748 to 1754. In full tinted calf, ribbed spine decorated in the boxes with beautiful gilded iron, titles an[...]

Period: 18th century

1 200 €

Importante Series In 8 Volumes: "the Works Of Master François Rabelais," In Amsterdam. 1752

Rare and exceptional series "the Modern Rabelais, or the Works of Master François Rabelais", Doctor of Medicine, made accessible to most Readers, with historical clarifications, for the understanding [...]

Period: 18th century

900 €

5 Beautiful Volumes In12 "letters From Cardinal d'Ossat" With Notes From Amelot De La Houssaie 1732

Bien complettes et en 5 beaux volumes in 12 , plein veau teinté , dos à nerfs ornés de fers doré à la rosace , titres et tomaisons maroquin grenat et olive , gardes marbrées , tranches rouges  , Titre[...]

Period: 18th century

620 €

Interesting "history Of Louis XI" Three Beautiful Volumes In 12 Arms On The Covers Of Mr Duclos

This serious text of a little-known King is by Mr Duclos, of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles-Lettres retraces the "History of Louis XI", in three beautiful volumes in 12, full speckled gl[...]

Period: 18th century

640 €

Beautiful Series In 5 Volume In 16: "love Story Of The Gauls", By Count De Bussi Rabutin

This famous text by the sulphurous and talented "Bussi-Rabutin" in 5 beautiful volumes in 16, full speckled sheepskin spine with ribs decorated with gilded iron in the boxes titles and volume numbers [...]

Period: 18th century

780 €

Prestigious Provenance "8 Vol. In Folio" Crowned Figure Of Marie Antoinette Empress 18th

A Historical rarity of extremely exceptional provenance, a unique set in 8 volumes In folio with the "Crowned cipher of the Imperial crown monogrammed MA: Marie Antoinette". Coat of arms on the 16 cov[...]

Period: 18th century

63 000 €

Two Marres élégants Volumes In 8 In Orange Morocco "primitive Titles Of The Revelation" 1772

Rare in this perfect condition these two large and strong volumes in 8 in Orange morocco, spine with raised bands, boxes decorated with magnificent gilded baroque irons with thistle, titles and volume[...]

Period: 18th century

800 €

4 Volumes In 8 From 1768 "century Of Louis XIV" New Edition By Mr De Voltaire; With Louis XV

 Un Bel exemplaire en 4 volumes in 8 , plein veau moucheté dos à nerfs , caissons ornés de beaux fers dorés , titres et tomaisons maroquin rouge , gardes mabrées , tranches rouges . "Siècle de Louis X[...]

Period: 18th century

450 €

9 Beaux Volumes In 4"les Vies Des Hommes Illustres / Plutarque"traduites En Français Par Dacier

Exceptionnel ensemble en 8+1 Volumes , soit 9 Volumes in 4 , plein veau teinté dos à nerfs caissons ornés de beaux fers dorés , titres et tomaison maroquin rouge et noir , gardes marbrées , ex-libris [...]

Period: 18th century

1 400 €

Beautiful Volume In Cold-stamped Parchment Pp: "history Of The Jews And The Persians".. Utrecht 1744

A rare and beautiful copy of the General History described by a company of Scholars in England, translated from the English, IX part .I and II. piece: containing the History of the Jews, from the Baby[...]

Period: 18th century

850 €

Rare In New Condition Calf Binding "with Spider's Web" Roman History By M. Rollin 1758

Complete in 16 beautiful volumes in blond glazed calfskin, 12mo format, smooth spines decorated with original gilded ironwork known as spider's web (typically Louis XV), marbled guards Ex-Libris of th[...]

Period: 18th century

1 200 €

4 Volumes In 12 Illustrated From 1727: "history Of The War Of The Low Countries" By Rp Famien Strada

Rare and beautiful complete set of the youth of Louis XV, in 4 Volumes in12, full calf, spine with ribs decorated with gilded irons title and volume number ochre morocco, reddened edges. "History of t[...]

Period: 18th century

1 200 €

"elements Of Newton's Philosophy" Divided, 3 Parts, Monsieur De Voltaire In Neuchatel 1772

Beautiful copy in 12 format, full speckled calf, ribbed spine decorated with fine gilded iron in the compartments, red morocco title, red edges, large marbled, beautiful neo-Gothic 19th century bookpl[...]

Period: 18th century

360 €

Mussey (jean De) - Ancient And Modern Lorraine Or The Ancient Duchy Of Moselle. 1712.

MUSSEY (Jean de) - Ancient and modern Lorraine or the ancient duchy of Mosellane, true origin of the royal house and the modern duchy of Lorraine, with an abridged history of each of its sovereigns. s[...]

Period: 18th century

850 €
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Rare And Beautiful Vol. Vellum In 4 Cold Stamped From 1748, General History Of Rome In Utrecht

Remarkable Dutch book of Roman History in 4vo format in ivory vellum (pigskin) from 1748 Printed in "Teutrecht" (Utrecht) By Hermanus and Johannes Besseling, Breakprint and delivery on the Old Graft b[...]

Period: 18th century

850 €

Account Of The Voyages Undertaken By Order Of His Britannic Majesty 4forts Vol. In 8 .paris 1774

Present in 4 beautiful strong volumes in 8, full calf, ribbed spine in 4X2 volumes, i.e. 8 volumes of the "Relation of the Voyages undertaken by Order of His Britannic Majesty. And successively execut[...]

Period: 18th century

850 €

7 Volumes In 4 . In Paris 1738 . " History Of The People Of God ".. By Father Isaac-joseph Berruyer

Complete in 7 beautiful volumes in 4. "History of the People of God, from its origin to the Birth of the Messiah; Taken from the Holy books alone, or the sacred text of the Books of the Old Testament,[...]

Period: 18th century

850 €

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