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69 objects

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 €

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 €

"the History Of Philip Emanuel Of Loraine, Duke Of Mercoeur": A Small Volume. In 12, In Cologne 1689

Rare  Edition Originale "History of Filipe Emanuel de Loraine Duc de Mercoeur" dedicated to his Apostolic Majesty. In Cologne at Pierre Marteau M. DC. LXXXIX (1689) presented in a small volume in 12 i[...]

Period: 17th century

220 €

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 €

Historical Jewel: A 1648 Decorated Red Morocco Volume “the Memoirs Of Phil. De Commines”

Rare and precious copy published during the youth of Louis XIV in red morocco, spine with raised bands, boxes decorated with fine gilded iron, gilded title, triple fillets on the covers, edges gilded [...]

Period: 17th century

980 €

"the Life Of St. Thomas Archbishop Of Canterbury And Martyr"; In Paris, At Pierre Le Petit, 1674.

In a beautiful volume in 4, half-bound in calfskin, ribbed spine, red morocco title, marbled cover and endpapers, red edges. Work dedicated to Louis XIV: "The life of St Thomas Archbishop of Canterbur[...]

Period: 17th century

320 €

Deux Beaux Volumes De 1663 De Méditations , Régionales Du Puy En Velin , Par Matthieu Beuvelet

Deux beaux velins de publication régionale " Au Puy" de format in 4 Imprimés chez André Delagarde ; Imprimeur & Libraire proche du Collège , 1663 . Reliures souples , dos à nerfs tomaison manuscrite ;[...]

Period: 17th century

280 €

Velin In 12 From 1667: "treatise On The Rights Of The Most Christian Queen On Various States Of Spain

This rare treatise on the sovereignty of the Queen of Spain printed in 1667, is very interesting concerning her political role in the various states of the onarchy of Spain; entitled: "Treaty of the R[...]

Period: 17th century

450 €

Exceptional 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

240 €

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 €

Strong Vol. In 12 With The Coat Of Arms In Paris 1664. "the Apophthegms Of The Ancients" Taken From Plutarch

Beautiful copy in dyed calf, ribbed spine decorated with gilded iron in the boxes, gilded title. Very beautiful and rich Arms on the covers, pinked edges for this beautiful 17th century book printed i[...]

Period: 17th century

480 €

Val d'Abbeville (p. Du) - Le Barrois. At The Author's In The 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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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 €

Beautiful Volume In 16 Vellum With Flaps Stamped With A Scattering Of Fleur De Lys Elsevier "history Of H Iv".

A History of the good King Henry IV from the editions of Louys & Daniel Elzevier in Amsterdam 1661. This rare and magnificent volume loaded with History is of an astonishing and decorative binding wit[...]

Period: 17th century

620 €

Duvray And Perfect Love - 1612 - Athenagoras

In the form of amorous dialogues. The Greek text has never been published. Second edition 1612 (original from 1598/1599) Later binding.

Period: 17th century

500 €

2 Magnificent Volumes; In 16 In Blue Morocco Signed From The "works Of Racine", In Amsterdam 1690

A rare copy of Racine's Works in two volumes in 16mo in dark blue morocco in a binding signed Bound by Birdsal. Northampton & London. in the rich interior lace, covers with quadruple framing fillets, [...]

Period: 17th century

1 200 €

Unique “commentarius In Aristotelis Metaphysicam.” Autore Magistro Petro Barbay, Parisiis 1684

I present here an extremely rare 17th century book of Metaphysics in good condition and complete with the Works of Aristotle. Full white vellum, spine raised, handwritten title from 1684. An all the m[...]

Period: 17th century

650 €

History Of The Devils Of Loudun Nicolas Aubin 1693

HISTORY OF THE DEVILS OF LOUDUN, or of the possession of the Ursuline nuns, and of the condemnation & torture of Urbain Grandier, priest of the same city. AMSTERDAM, Abraham WOLFGANG, Original Edition[...]

Period: 17th century

580 €

Beautiful History Of The Most Illustrious Favorites In 1 Vol. In 12 In Dyed Calf With The Coat Of Arms Of 1662.

Rare and beautiful copy from the 17th century in tinted calf With Arms on the covers and beautiful and generous bookplate. In 12 format, ribbed spine decorated with fine gilded ironwork in plume in th[...]

Period: 17th century

650 €

Ecclesiastes Of Solomon 1676 Bound In Full Leather With Engravings

The Ecclesiastes of Solomon translated into French with an explanation taken from the Holy Fathers and ecclesiastical authors. Third edition In Paris at Pierre le Petit, Printer and ordinary Bookselle[...]

Period: 17th century

180 €

1680 Abjuration Of Jean Buchet Native Of Garlin In Béarn Lescar Pau Vic-bilh Protestantism

Very rare Certificate of Abjuration on vellum dated July 30, 1680. (five years before the revocation of the Edict of Nantes) It concerns Mr. Jean Buchet, native of Garlin (old Béarnaise bastide 30 km [...]

Period: 17th century

350 €

G Marcel History Of The Origin And Progress Of The French Monarchy, 4 Vol In 8. Paris 1686

This magnificent copy in calfskin, ribbed spine, compartments decorated with gilded iron, titles and volume numbers in red and olive morocco, fresh contemporary binding in 8vo format for these 4 very [...]

Period: 17th century

800 €

Very Beautiful Infolio "thucydides' History Of The Peloponnesian War Continued By Xenophon 17th

Un magnifique exemplaire de la jeunesse de Louis XIV de grand format infolio reliure de l'époque en veau , dos à nerfs caissons ornés de fers dorés , titre doré , tranches mouchetées ,titre bicolore :[...]

Period: 17th century

700 €

In Folio With Clasp In Lyon 1641: "the Works Of Ambroise Paré", Advisor 1st Surgeon To The King

Rare and astonishing book with its illustrations, this Famous Treatise on Medicine by Ambroise Paré, First Surgeon to the King and the tenth edition, in a binding with clasps, printed in Lyon by Claud[...]

Period: 17th century

800 €

Rare:" l'Alcoran De Mahomet" . Translaté d'Arabe En Français Par Le Sieur Du Ryer , Paris 1649

Ce rare et beau fort volume in 16 en veau teinté , dos à nerfs orné dans les caissons de fleurons dorés , titre doré , tranches rougies et gardes marbrées . " L'Alcoran de Mahomet , translaté d'Arabe [...]

Period: 17th century

900 €

Extremely Rare Book "remarks On The Government Of The Kingdom: Henry Iv, Louis XIII & Louis XIV".

Very rare book unknown even to the BN, this book in 16 format, recent pastiche tinted sheepskin binding and red morocco title; is a treasure of text by Gatien de Courtilz de Sandras (1644-1722) no men[...]

Period: 17th century

650 €

A Strong Volume In12 From 1661, In Paris "the Memoirs Of Messire Philippe De Commines Sr d'Argenton

“The Memoirs of Messire Philippe de Commines,” Sieur d’Argenton. Last Edition, printed in Paris, at Pierre Lamy, in the second Pillar of the Grand'Salle du Palais, at the Grand César. 1661, on the pri[...]

Period: 17th century

800 €

Hanzelet (appier) - The Pyrotechnics Of Hanzelet Lorrain. Pont-à-mousson, 1630, Vellum Binding.

HANZELET (Appier) - The pyrotechnics of Hanzelet Lorrain where the rarest & most approved secrets of machines & artificial fires are represented to besiege, beat, surprise & defend all places. Pont-à-[...]

Period: 17th century

4 000 €
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Carousel Of Monsignor Le Dauphin, Program Of The Festival Of 1686

Carousel of Monsignor the Dauphin. Done at Versailles on May. Paris, Veuve Blageart, 1686. One volume. 18.5 by 26 cm. (6)-72-63 pages. Marbled fawn half-sheepskin, back with 5 raised ribs, p. green ti[...]

Period: 17th century

1 300 €

Treatise On Abuse By Charles Fevret, 1689

Treatise on Abuse and the real subject of appellations qualified by this name of Abus by Charles Fevret (1583-1661). 4th edition divided into 2 volumes, 410 pages. Printer JB De-Ville in Lyon. Brown l[...]

Period: 17th century

480 €

The Unvarnished Poet – 1696 First Edition – Satire – Old Book – 17th Century

Satirical speeches in verse, in Cologne First edition of 1696: Collection of epigrams, odes, songs, tales, by François Gacon (1667-1725). Leather binding, brown calfskin. Ribbed spine, red and gold ti[...]

Period: 17th century

110 €

History Of The Emperors By Tillemont Chez Robustel 6 Complete Volumes 1690

History of the Emperors and other princes who reigned during the first six centuries of the church, of the persecutions they committed against Christians, of their wars against the Jews, of secular wr[...]

Period: 17th century

890 €

Don Nicolai - Historia Dell'ultimate Rivoluzione Della Cita Di Napoli. 1660, Vellum Binding.

DON NICOLAI (Agostino) - Historia o vero narrazione giornale dell'ultimate rivoluzione della citta e regno di Napoli, scritta e data luce da Don Agostino Nicolai. Amsterdam, Chez Jodoco Pluymer, 1660;[...]

Period: 17th century

1 000 €
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“poems By Marc-antoine Muret”

put into French verse by P. Moret (General Controller of Finances of Montauban) at Christophe Journel in Paris in 1682. First edition of this translation of Latin poetry by Marc-Antoine Muret (1526-15[...]

Period: 17th century

300 €

Chantereau-lefebvre - Historical Speech, Concerning The Marriage Of Ansbert. 1647, Vellum Binding

CHANTEREAU-LEFEBVRE (Louis) - Historical speech, concerning the marriage of Ansbert and Blithilde, alleged daughter of King Clothaire I or II. Divided into two parts. Paris, From the printing house of[...]

Period: 17th century

1 600 €
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Chantereau-lefebvre - Considerations On The Genealogy Of The House Of Lorraine. 1642.

CHANTEREAU-LEFEBVRE (Louis) - Historical considerations on the genealogy of the house of Lorraine. First part. Paris, Nicolas Bessin Printing House, 1642; in-folio, preface of 31 pages + 359 pp + tabl[...]

Period: 17th century

800 €
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Code Book Justinian In Amsterdam Chez Elzevir 1676

Code Justinian Insitutiones Justiniani in Amsterdam at David Elzevir 1676 Beautiful engraving 6.5x12cm

Period: 17th century

100 €

History Of The Schism Of The Greeks 1682 Two Complete Volumes

History of the Greek schism by Louis Maimbourg Volume 1 and 2 complete in Paris 1682 Good condition 8.5x13.5cm

Period: 17th century

250 €

[beauvau] - Memoirs Of The Marquis De B***. Concerning The Reign Of Charles IV Of Lorraine. 1690.

[BEAUVAU] - Memoirs of the Marquis de B***. Concerning the most memorable thing that happened during the reign of Charles IV. Duke of Lorraine & of Bar. sl, se, around 1690; in-12, preface, 446 pp., c[...]

Period: 17th century

200 €
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1700. Geographical And Chronological Tables Of All The Archbishoprics And Bishoprics Of The Universe

Geographical and chronological table of all the archbishops and bishoprics of the universe. By Father de Commanville. To Monsignor Jacques Potier de Novion, adviser to the King in his advice, Bishop o[...]

Period: 17th century

290 €

Memoirs Of The Marquis De Beauvau To Serve In The History Of Charles IV Duke Of Lorraine, 1690.

[ANONYMOUS] - Memoirs of the Marquis de Beauvau to serve in the history of Charles IV Duke of Lorraine & Bar. Cologne, Chez Pierre Marteau, 1690; in-12, warning, preface, arguments, 456 pp. + 232pp. +[...]

Period: 17th century

280 €
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Seneca - Tragoediae Cum Notis Th. Farnabii. Amsterdami, Johannem Blaeu, 1656. Vintage Binding

SENECA - Tragoediae cum notis Th. Farnabii. Amsterdami, Johannem Blaeu, 1656; in-12, VI pp. + 363 pp., period full-calf binding, spine decorated with raised bands, stamped and gilt covers with fillets[...]

Period: 17th century

180 €
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Mezeray - Chronological Summary Or Extract From The History Of France. 1690, Contemporary Binding.

MEZERAY (François de) - Chronological summary or extract from the history of France. Paris, Chez Thierry, Guignard and Barbin, 1690; in-4, VI-597 + table + 522 + table + 551 pp. + table, contemporary [...]

Period: 17th century

400 €
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Mezeray (françois De) - Chronological Summary Or Extract From The History Of France. 1673.

MEZERAY (François de) - Chronological summary or extract from the history of France. Amsterdam, Chez Abraham Wolfgang, 1673; in-12, printed title page, XIV-847 + table + 723 + table + 357 + table + 45[...]

Period: 17th century

520 €
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The Treasure Of The Privileges Of The City Of Brussels. 1698. Frontis And Other Beautiful Engravings

The treasure of the privileges of the city of Brussels. 1698. Frontis and other fine engravings. folio, contemporary binding

Period: 17th century

750 €

Great Papal Bull Of Clement IX From 1667

Important parchment on a vellum in-plano of 75 cm by 43 cm Note, classic traces of wetting, holes and small tears. This large Papal bull is from Pope Clement IX, whose pontificate was quite short (Ju[...]

Period: 17th century

470 €

Explanation Of Song Of Songs. 1689

Explanation of the Song of Songs. From the Holy Fathers & ecclesiastical authors, by DMBS (Michel Bourdaille, Doctor of Theology) In Paris, at Guillaume Desprez Printer & Ordinary Bookseller of the Ki[...]

Period: 17th century

160 €

Saint Hilaire - Pictavorvm Episcoli. 1652, Book Of Prices To The Arms Of Louis XIV.

SAINT HILAIRE - Pictavorvm episcoli, qvotqvot extant opera nostro fere secvlo literatorvm quorundam non mediocri labore conquisita, & a censuris nonnullorum affectorum, ad sensum verae pietatis restit[...]

Period: 17th century

3 000 €
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l'Emery (nicolas) - Chemistry Course. Paris, Chez Michallet, 1697.

L'EMERY (Nicolas) - Chemistry course containing the manner of performing the operations which are customary in medicine, by an easy method with reasonings on each operation, for the instruction of tho[...]

Period: 17th century

450 €
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Surirey De Saint Remy - Memoirs Of Artillery - Volume 2 - 1697

SURIREY DE SAINT REMY MEMORIES OF ARTILLERY TOME 2 Complete with 73 plates, including 15 folding ones. From page 352: "Dictionary of words and terms that are specific to artillery". 1697 SIZE: 19[...]

Period: 17th century

600 €
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The Grand Dictionary Of The French Academy - 1696 - 2 Volumes

Of all rarity! The Grand Dictionary of the Académie Françoise dedicated to the King. Second edition Chez Coignard, 1696 This work (the 2 volumes) has been entirely restored (full cleaning, corners of [...]

Period: 17th century

1 200 €
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Summary Of The History Of Provence. 2 Volumes 1676

Summary of the history of Provence containing the ecclesiastical state of the country by Pierre LouvetA Aix, at Léonard Tetrode, Marchand Libraire. 1676. 2 volumes in-12. Volume I 528 pages Volume II [...]

Period: 17th century

950 €

Treaty Of Heredity Of The Fiefs Of Provence 1687

Treatise on the heredity of the fiefs of Provence by Jacques Peissonel. Printer Étienne Roize in Aix. 1687 In-12, 542 pages - 6p Speckled edge, leather binding, ribbed spine. Condition of the binding:[...]

Period: 17th century

750 €

Rustic Hexameron 1671 Book XVII Libertinage La Mothe Le Vayer

[LA MOTHE LE VAYER (Francois)]. Rustic Hexameron, or the Six days spent in the country among studious people. Cologne, Pierre Brenussen, 1671. In-12. Very nice copy. Small tear. Edition published in H[...]

Period: 17th century

370 €

Les Commentaires De César - Traduction De Perrot - 1673 à Amsterdam - Reliure Cuir d'époque

Les Commentaires de Cesar   de la traduction de N. Perrot, Sieur d'Ablancourt. A Amsterdam chez Abraham Wolfgang 1673 Epistre + Avis aux lecteurs + 444 p + Table des matières 1 planche dépl[...]

Period: 17th century

220 €
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Pierre Delbrun - The Grand French Apparat - With The Arms Of Baron - Morand Du Mesnil-garnier

The French Apparat, with the Latin collected from Cicero alone, together a supplement of the necessary words which are not found in his works, taken from the best authors of the Latin language. All en[...]

Period: 17th century

500 €

Elien - Variae Historiae. Text In Latin And Greek Published In 1609

ELIEN (Claude) - Variae historiae libri XIIII. rerumpublicarum descriptiones ex Heraclides. Lyon, Chez Claude Larjot, 1609; in-12, XIV-460 pp. errata and index, contemporary full vellum binding, smoot[...]

Period: 17th century

350 €
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