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Litany Of Blessed Pierre Fourier. Sl, Se, Around 1780. Paperback.

[ANONYMOUS] - Litanies of Blessed Pierre Fourier. sl, se, around 1780; in-12, 4 pp., paperback. Prayer in Latin.

Period: 18th century

55 €
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Edict Of The King, Laying Down Regulations For The Division Of The Communes In The Trois-évêchés. 1769.

[ANONYMOUS] - Edict of the King, issuing regulations for the division of communes in the Trois-Évêchés. Given at Marly in June 1769. Registered in Parliament on July 6th. Metz, Chez Joseph-Pierre Coll[...]

Period: 18th century

80 €
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Savary: Letters On Egypt. Paris 1786. 3 Volumes With Maps And Plan Of The Great Pyramid

Savary: Letters on Egypt. Paris 1786. 3 volumes with maps and a plan of the great pyramid. Beautiful contemporary binding 21 x 12.5 cm

Period: 18th century

900 €

Jean De La Fontaine, Contes et Nouvelles en vers

Édition 1777 2 volumes in-8° reliés plein maroquin rouge (reliure postérieure), dos lisses ornés et dorés, triple filet doré en encadrement des plats, roulette dorée int., gardes de moire bleue Vol.[...]

Period: 18th century

880 €

Bossuet Collection Of Funeral Orations 1774

Collection of Bossuet's Funeral Orations. 1774. At Saillant and Nyon

Period: 18th century

120 €

Law Relating To The Restoration Of The Free Movement Of Persons. At Haener's, 1793.

Law relating to the restoration of the free movement of persons and things in the Empire. Epinal, Chez Haener, 1793; in-4, 3 pp., in sheet form, folded in half.

Period: 18th century

55 €
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Law Relative Decree Relative To Weapons. épinal, National Printing House Of Haener, 1792.

Law relating to the publication and display of the address of the National Assembly to citizens, and of the decree relating to arms. Épinal, Haener National Printing Office, 1792; in-4, 3 pp., in shee[...]

Period: 18th century

55 €
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Law Relating To The Measures Taken By The Generals Of The Army Of The Rhine, épinal, 1792.

Law relating to the measures taken by the generals of the Army of the Rhine, for the defense of the frontiers. Epinal, Chez Haener, 1792; in-4, 4 pp., in sheet form, folded in half.

Period: 18th century

55 €
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Essay On Freemasonry Or The Essential And Fundamental Purpose Of Fm

First volume of the essay on Freemasonry at Xiste Andron Edition of 1784 - 260 pages

Period: 18th century

900 €

Beautiful Collective Work Of Jj Rousseau In 17 Volumes In 4 Geneva And Paris Chez Volland 1790

A beautiful complete edition of the Works of JJ Rousseau in half speckled vellum binding, smooth spine, black and red title and volume number, in 17 volumes In 4, Printed in Geneva, and in Paris by Vo[...]

Period: 18th century

1 800 €

Magic Book Late 18th Century Flip Book, Blow Book, Magic Book, Magical, Magie, Magicien

Very rare French magic book from the end of the 18th century. It is in very good condition, see photos. Very slight foxing. Size: 17cm x 12cm

Period: 18th century

5 200 €

18th Century Poster "hundredth Denier Of The Offices By My Lord Count Of Artois"

Large official 18th century poster on thick vellum paper featuring a placard containing a declaration dating from 1789 concerning the deeds of ownership. Note very old ink inscriptions located on the [...]

Period: 18th century

280 €

Year 4 Forced Loan Receipt

Forced loan of year 4 (1795-1796) nominal receipt, commune of Fabrezan, department of Aude. Divided into 10 coupons of 8 francs (the first 2 are missing).

Period: 18th century

70 €

First French Constitution. 1791 With The Declaration Of The Rights Of Man,

First French constitution. 1791 with the declaration of the rights of man, proclaimed for the first time. Miniature edition of Didot the Younger from 1791. Bound with the diversions from Gérard's alma[...]

Period: 18th century

2 500 €

Piroli Le Antichita Di Ercolano Rome In 5 Volumes 1789 + 200 Engravings

Piroli t Le antichita di ercolano Edition rome 1789 In 5 volumes Damaged leather spine, marble covers Very fresh interior Works comprising more than 200 engravings out of text Format 28 x 22 cm

Period: 18th century

1 200 €

Faujas De Saint-fond, Recherches Sur Les Volcans éteints Du Vivarais Et Du Velay, Eo, 1778

Barthélémy Faujas de Saint-Fond (1741-1816) Recherches sur les volcans éteints du Vivarais et du Velay; avec un Discours sur les Volcans brûlans, des Mémoires analytiques sur les Schorls, la Zéolit[...]

Period: 18th century

2 400 €

Yart (the Abbot) - Idea Of English Poetry, 1749 In Contemporary Binding.

YART (The Abbot) - Idea of English poetry or translation of the best English poets, who have not yet appeared in our language, with a judgment on their works, & a comparison of their poems with those [...]

Period: 18th century

180 €
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Voltaire - Philosophical Letter. Berlin, At The Expense Of The Company, 1774, In Contemporary Binding.

VOLTAIRE - Philosophical letter. Berlin, At the expense of the Company, 1774; in-8, 151 pp., full contemporary marbled calfskin binding, decorated smooth spine, title label in red morocco, marbled edg[...]

Period: 18th century

180 €
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Vernerey - Exhibition Of The Foundations Of The Religion Of Jesus Christ. 1799, Contemporary Binding.

VERNEREY (Mauritius) - Exposition of the foundations of the religion of Jesus Christ, or the proofs of this religion explained to the faithful by requests and answers. Arbois, Chez les frères Javel et[...]

Period: 18th century

500 €
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Under The Direction Of Panckoucke - Methodical Encyclopedia, Hunting And Fishing. 1795.

UNDER THE DIRECTION OF PANCKOUCKE - Methodical Encyclopedia, or by order of Matters. Dictionary of all species of hunts. Followed by Dictionary of all species of peaches. Paris, Chez A. Agasse, year I[...]

Period: 18th century

500 €
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Sanadon - Prayers And Christian Instructions, To Start The Day Well And End The Day Well, 1778.

SANADON (PN) - Prayers and Christian instructions, to start & end the day well, to hear the High & Low Mass holy, & to fruitfully approach the Sacraments of Penance & Eucharist. Paris, Chez Charles-Pi[...]

Period: 18th century

120 €
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Jf Laharpe "high School Or Ancient Modern Literature Course" Year VII 1798-1799 16 Volumes In-8

JF LAHARPE "High School or Course in Ancient and Modern Literature" AN VII (1798 - 1799) In Paris, Chez Agasse 16 TOMES In all: 19 Volumes Volume 3 x 2 Volume 11 x 2 Volume 16 x 2 Format In-8 21 x 13 [...]

Period: 18th century

550 €

[mirabeau] - Lettres De Cachet And State Prisons, Posthumous Work, Composed In 1778.

[MIRABEAU] - Lettres de cachet and state prisons, posthumous work, composed in 1778. Hamburg, se, 1784; in-8, XII-275 + IV-184 pp., period half-parchment binding with corners, spine with 5 raised band[...]

Period: 18th century

200 €
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Manuscript " " Overview Of The Balance Of Commerce Of France Year 1792

Rare manuscript "Overview of the trade balance of France year 1792" Set of statement of the population of finances and military forces of the main powers of Europe. Dimensions: approximately 96 x 63 c[...]

Period: 18th century

2 000 €

Manuscript “the Extent Of The Population And Contributions…xviii Th Century

Magnificent and rare manuscript of the extent of the population and the contributions of France following the order of the new division of the republic in 84. In the state (see photos) Dimensions: app[...]

Period: 18th century

1 800 €

[grandjacquet (abbot)] - The Muse Of A Theologian From Mont-jura. 1776.

[GRANDJACQUET (The abbot)] - The muse of a theologian of Mont-Jura, or collection of small poems & pamphlets of a doctor of theology by the abbot Gr ***. Lausanne, se, 1776; in-8, XVI-148 + 207 pp., c[...]

Period: 18th century

380 €
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David - Research On How Bloodletting Works. Chez Dessaint, 1762.

DAVID - Research on how bleeding works and on the effects it produces relative to the part where it is done. Paris, Chez Dessaint Junior, 1762; in-12, XXIV-333 pp. + approval and privilege, period ful[...]

Period: 18th century

120 €
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Burke (edmund) - Reflections On The French Revolution, 1790, Contemporary Binding.

BURKE (Edmund) - Reflections on the revolution in France, and on the proceedings of certain societies in London, relating to this event. Paris, Chez Laurent, 1790; in-8, VIII-536 + 8 + 8, contemporary[...]

Period: 18th century

200 €
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Bonneville - Memoirs On The Art Of War By Maurice Comte De Saxe. 1757.

BONNEVILLE - Memoirs on the art of war of Maurice Comte de Saxe, duke of Courlande and of Semigalle marshal of the armies of SMTC &c., &c. New edition conforming to the original and increased by the T[...]

Period: 18th century

500 €
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Boccace (jean) - Il Decamerone Di Giovani Boccaccio. London, Se, 1774. Contemporary Binding.

BOCCACE (Jean) - Il decamerone di Giovani Boccaccio. London, se, 1774; in-12, in frontispiece a portrait of the author, XXIV-490 + 471 pp., full speckled calf bindings of the time, spine decorated wit[...]

Period: 18th century

250 €
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National Assembly - General Table Of Contents Of Issued Decrees, Baudouin, 1791.

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY - General table of contents of the decrees issued by the National-Constituent Assembly in 1791. Paris, Chez Baudouin printer of the National Assembly, 1792; in-8, II-303 pp., contemp[...]

Period: 18th century

350 €
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Rare Almanach Embroidered Circa 1785 Commemorating The Birth Of The Duke Of Normandy, In-18

RARE ALMANACH EMBROIDERED CIRCA 1785 COMMEMORATING THE BIRTH OF THE DUKE OF NORMANDY Étrennes historiques et galantes des François. Paris, chez Jubert Doreur rue St Jacques, w.d. [circa 1785]. For[...]

Period: 18th century

3 200 €
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Mountain Society Diploma / French Revolution / 18th Century Document /

Diploma issued by the Societe Montagnarde du Gers Rare document on the Revolution Framed Shipping to France 10 euros

Period: 18th century

180 €

The Office Of The Easter Fortnight. Hansy 1775

The office of the fortnight of Easter, for the use of Rome, in Latin and in French dedicated to the Queen. In Paris at Hansy's. 611 pages. 1775 Garnet full morocco binding. Back with raised bands, gol[...]

Period: 18th century

130 €

Safe Conduct To Leave Paris, 1793, Signed By Antoine François Momoro, Among Others

19 x 25 cm 30 x 36 cm with frame More images and information on request

Period: 18th century

900 €

Pluche (abbé Noël Antoine) - The Spectacle Of Nature. Estienne, 1749.

PLUCHE (Abbé Noël Antoine) - The spectacle of nature or discussions on the peculiarities of natural history, which seemed the most likely to make Young People curious, & to form their minds. Paris, Ch[...]

Period: 18th century

800 €
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Necker - From The Administration Of Finances Of France. 1785, Contemporary Binding.

NECKER - Of the administration of the finances of France. sl, se, 1785; in-12, frontispiece, CVIII-244 including a fold-out table on the general information and the number of inhabitants, IV-376 + VI-[...]

Period: 18th century

1 000 €
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[molé] - History Of French Fashions Or Costume Revolutions In France. Suit, 1773.

[MOLÉ (Guillaume François Roger)] - History of French fashions or costume revolutions in France from the establishment of the monarchy to the present day. Containing everything concerning the head of [...]

Period: 18th century

340 €
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Menestrier - The New Reasoned Method Of The Coat Of Arms. Chez Bruyset Ponthus, 1754.

MENESTRIER (PCF) - The new reasoned method of the coat of arms to learn it in an easy way. Lyon, Chez Pierre Bruyset Ponthus, 1754; in-12, frontispiece, 2 plates, epistle, warning, 298 pp. + table, pe[...]

Period: 18th century

350 €
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Maxime (valère) - Valère Maxime. From The Printing Press Hj Jansen Et Cie, Year IV (1796).

MAXIME (Valère) - Valère maxim translated from Latin by René Binet. Paris, From H.J. Jansen et Cie, year IV (1796); in-8, XXIV-494 + 420 pp. and errata and bookseller's catalogue, full contemporary ma[...]

Period: 18th century

200 €
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Mansuet - Critical And Apologetic History Of The Order Of The Knights Of The Temple. Guillot, 1789.

MANSUET LE JEUNE - Critical and apologetic history of the order of the knights of the temple of Jerusalem, known as templars. Paris, Chez Guillot, 1789; in-4, color frontispiece, XV, a fold-out map re[...]

Period: 18th century

1 800 €

Maillart (adrien) - General Customs Of Artois With Notes. Chez Gosselin And Quillau, 1704.

MAILLART (Adrien) - General customs of Artois with notes. Paris, Chez Nicolas Gosselin and Jacques Quillau, 1704; in-4, XII-1016 pp., contemporary full calfskin binding, spine decorated with 5 bands, [...]

Period: 18th century

350 €
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[mcdspdl & Arras Literary Society] - History Of The City Of Lille. 1764.

[MCDSPDL & ARRAS LITERARY SOCIETY] - History of the city of Lille, from its foundation until the year 1434. Followed by Observations on the history of Lille. Paris / Avignon, Chez Panckoucke and Chez [...]

Period: 18th century

250 €
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Liger (louis) - The New Rustic House. Chez Mérigot, 1790.

LIGER (Louis) - The new rustic house or rural, practical and general economy of all country goods. Paris, Chez Mérigot, 1790; in-4, XVI, 847 and 856 pp. and table of contents, contemporary full marble[...]

Period: 18th century

500 €
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Guys - Literary Journey Of Greece Or Letters On Ancient And Modern Greeks. 1776.

GUYS - Literary journey of Greece or letters on the ancient and modern Greeks with a parallel of their customs. Paris, Chez la widow Duchesne, 1776; in-8, IV-540 + 560 pp., contemporary full marbled c[...]

Period: 18th century

550 €
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Givoy (timothée De) - French Dictionary Of Synonyms. Paris, Chez Saillant, 1768.

GIVOY (Timothée de) - French dictionary of synonyms. Paris, Chez Saillant, 1768; in-12, XII-524 pp., period full marbled calfskin binding, spine decorated with 5 raised bands, edges painted red.

Period: 18th century

180 €
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Giujet, Petit De Montempuis - Supplement To The Memoirs Of Sully. 1762.

GIUJET, PETIT DE MONTEMPUIS - Supplement to the memoirs of Sully. New edition, considerably enlarged. Amsterdam, Chez Benjamin Paff, 1762; in-12, frontispiece, VI-234 pp., full contemporary marbled ca[...]

Period: 18th century

120 €
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[douazac - Allamand - Mairault] Collection Of Several Texts From The 18th Century. 1753.

[DOUAZAC - ALLAMAND - MAIRAULT] - Dissertation on subordination, with reflections on exercise and military art. New expanded edition of Critical Letters. Followed by Pensées anti-philosophiques and by[...]

Period: 18th century

180 €
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Daubenton - Memoir On The First Superfine Woolen Cloth Of The Vintage Of France. 1785.

DAUBENTON - Memoir on the first superfine wool cloth of the vintage of France: read at the start of the Royal Academy of Sciences, April 21, 1784. Paris, Associated Booksellers, 1785; in-8, 27 pp., co[...]

Period: 18th century

250 €
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Crebillon (prosper Jolyot De) - Works. London, Se, 1785. 19th Century Binding.

CREBILLON (Prosper Jolyot de) - Works. London, SE, 1785; in-12, 298-316-276 pp., brown half-calf bindings with corners, smooth spines, painted edges. The 3 volumes. Voltaire's great rival. The tragedi[...]

Period: 18th century

100 €
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Basville - Memoirs To Serve The History Of Languedoc. Amsterdam, Chez Pierre Boyer, 1734.

BASVILLE - Memoirs to serve the history of Languedoc. Amsterdam, Chez Pierre Boyer, 1734; in-8, 334 pp., contemporary full calfskin binding, spine decorated with 5 bands, marbled edges, brown title la[...]

Period: 18th century

250 €
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Aquapendente Surgical Works By Hierosme Fabrice d'Aquapendente. Chez Pierre Boyer, 1734.

AQUAPENDENTE (Jérôme Fabrice d') - Surgical works of Hierosme Fabrice d'Aquapendente, famous doctor, surgeon, and anatomical professor at the famous University of Padua. Divided into two parts, the fi[...]

Period: 18th century

500 €
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Anonymous - Almanac Of Versailles, Year 1779. At Blaizot, Valade And Deschamps.

ANONYMOUS - Almanac of Versailles, year 1779. Containing the description of the city, the castle, the park, the king's house, those of the queen and the royal family, the offices of the ministers, the[...]

Period: 18th century

200 €
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Extraordinary Miniature Booklet S. XVIII Or Debut XIX. Binding In Tafilet And Engravings

EXTRAORDINARY MINIATURE BOOKLET S. XVIII or BEGINNING XIX. BINDING IN TAFILET AND ENGRAVINGS. 64 PAGES. REALLY INCREDIBLE SIZE 28 MM. GREAT TYPOGRAPHIC QUALITY AND ENGRAVINGS, GOLD CUTS AND BINDING WI[...]

Period: 18th century

500 €

Alexis Or The Cottage In The Woods-1793- By Ducray Duminil

Three out of four volumes of this manuscript found on the banks of the Isère. Third edition.

Period: 18th century

170 €

Minutes Of The National Assembly April 1 To May 15, 1791

Set of 43 minutes of the National Assembly, from Friday April 1 to Sunday May 15, 1791. Gathered in a very beautiful period binding. In 8 °.

Period: 18th century

250 €

The Black Gazette By A Man Who Is Not White, Theveneau De Morande 1784

First edition (1784) of this violent pamphlet, a real 18th century Satyricon, forming a very rare collection, printed in London and secretly distributed in France. Coming after the publication of the [...]

Period: 18th century

280 €

Royalism. Bust For Seal, And Autograph Document Of Louis XVI. Dated 1787

Royalism. Bust For Seal, And Autograph Document Of Louis XVI. Dated 1787

Period: 18th century

1 200 €

Dilange - General Customs Of The City Of Metz And Pays Messin. 1730. At Brice Antoine.

DILANGE - General customs of the city of Metz and Metz country, then corrected by the Resolutions of the Three States of the said City, in the years 1616. 1617 & 1618. With the Verbal correction proce[...]

Period: 18th century

1 000 €
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Collection Of Edicts, Declarations, Arrests And Regulations Concerning La Ferme Du Tabac De Lorraine

ANONYMOUS - Collection of edicts, declarations, arrests and regulations concerning the Lorraine & Barrois tobacco farm. Nancy, Chez Lesure & Drouin, 1752; in-4, about 500 pp., full contemporary calfsk[...]

Period: 18th century

850 €
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