A very original set comprising five diaries produced between 1915 and 1927 in Madrid, Spain. Four are Bufette diaries dated 1916, 1920, 1924, and 1927. The last is a Dietario dated 1915 and produced i[...]
Five menus from Paquebot France, commemorating the centenary of Phineas Fogg's voyage, Compagnie Générale Transatlantique French-Line. The menus are dated: January 5, 1972, January 7, 1972, January 10[...]
The Wanderings of Julie de Perrin, 1949. Text collated from the first edition of 1756, revised from the 1782 edition. Spelling, accentuation, and punctuation have been reproduced in full. 21 original [...]
[SCHWABE].– MENDÈS (Catulle) Paris, Société de propagation des Livres d'art, 1904. Hespérus. Large octavo (28.5 × 20.5 cm), loose sheets in publisher's slipcase. Edition adorned with 33 hand-colored s[...]
Tales of Old Japan - The Old Man and the Demons No. 7 - The Eight-Headed Serpent No. 9 - The Ogre's Arm No. 18 - The 3 volumes are complete (published from 1889 to 1905) -12° format on crepe paper sew[...]
René Boylesve The Carriage with Two Green Lizards Fairy Tale adorned with watercolors by George Barbier At the Editions de la Guirlande, Paris Numbered 174, one of 225 copies out of 300 Binding signed[...]
This copy opens with highly evocative plates countersigned in pencil. We note some stains in places, foxing, stains on the cover, and yellowing paper. The work remains presentable, but not perfect. Ou[...]
"VERLAINE, SELECTED POEMS" 1980. Good condition with slight rubbing and wear to the binding. Text is crisp and clear. Pages are yellowed. Collector's item. Photos taken with flash. SHIPPING ONLY WITHI[...]
The Flax Grinder by Ernest Renan. Paperback in publisher's cover decorated with a pattern of small blue flowers. Illustrated with 27 original etchings by Edmond Rudaux. Preface: Childhood and Youth Me[...]
BORDEAUX (Henry) - Loves of Times Past. Paris, Plon-Nourrit et Cie, 1923; octavo, 292 pp., paperback, wide margins. Copy no. 46 on Holland paper (50 numbered copies in total). Anne d'Este and Jacques [...]
Gargantua, by Rabelais, a very fine 5-volume edition published by Editions du Rameau D'Or in Paris, illustrated by Jacques Touchet (1887-1949), 1935. Numbered 511 out of a print run of 41 to 1500 copi[...]
BLOCH (Marc) - The Royal Touch. A study of the supernatural character attributed to royal power, particularly in France and England. Strasbourg, Librairie Istra, 1924; octavo, VII-542 pp., paperback, [...]
Parisian Life Through the Ages, 1966 - Volumes 1 and 2: From the Origins to 1600 by Jacques Milley - Volumes 3 and 4: From 1600 to 1945 by Désiré Brelingard - Volumes 5 and 6: The Parisian Suburbs fro[...]
Beautiful first edition from 1954 of Matel's poems and Serge Varaud's analyses, illustrated with 10 illustrations by abstract painters including Herbin, Tamari, Meiffret... engraved and printed by Ser[...]
Paul and Virginia / Bernardin de Saint-Pierre 1947 Illustrated edition with color compositions by Othon Friesz Loose sheets in a folded printed cover Publisher's slipcase and box Numbered copy Very go[...]
Fêtes galantes / Verlaine 1953 Collection of 22 poems, illustrated with 22 color wood engravings by Grau-Sala Loose sheets, folded cover in its slipcase Numbered copy Good condition A very fine biblio[...]
Publications on the decorative arts just before the First World War, benefiting from the latest advances in phototype and printing, reached a level rarely equaled. Marcel Fouquier (1866-1961) was a Pa[...]
Stello by Count Alfred de Vigny, 1953. Complete text from the first edition, 20 original engravings by Edgar Vieuxblé, including 3 double-page plates. Folded and slipcased. Numbered copy. Plus a suite[...]
The first three books in the series on traditional Japanese tattoos, each containing 1000 photos of tattoos. The outer cover of book 1 is slightly damaged. Book 2 is slightly detached from its cover. [...]
Book exclusively about Japanese women's tattoos. The outer cover is slightly bulky on both sides, but the inner cover is fine. There's a sticker mark on the last page without a photo. Shipping costs e[...]
Reference art book on traditional Japanese tattoos. In English. 250 pages. In excellent condition. The bottom corners are very slightly creased. See photos. This book is currently hard to find. Shippi[...]
HIPPOCRATES - KUHN-REGNIER (Joseph, ill. de). Complete Works. S1, Javal and Bourdeaux [then] Javal and Leblanc, (1932 to 1934).--------------------------------------------4 large quarto volumes (287 x[...]
We present this exceptional document, preserved from our discoveries over 57 years of professional work. This document recounts the history of an extermination camp dedicated to communists, political [...]
We are offering for sale this souvenir document, "Souvenir of Captivity," from a prisoner-of-war camp called OFLAG IV, under the name "BELGIUM 40." This document is titled BAROUD 40. It contains twent[...]
Times change, and so do practices. This personal journal by Jean Bonnaudet sheds light on the daily life of a child… And it wasn't that long ago… Just think, he was already an apprentice screw-machini[...]
Bibliographical Details Title: Encyclopedia of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts Publisher: Imprimerie Nationale Occasion: International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, Paris,[...]
DUFRÈNE, Maurice. Furniture Sets. International Exhibition 1925. 1st, 2nd, 3rd series. Paris: Charles Moreau, [1925]. Folio (450 x 328 mm). Cover and vignettes by Maurice Dufrène and 32 heliogravure p[...]
Le Tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages ou journal des voyages et des voyageurs (1860-1914) was a French weekly magazine founded in January 1860 by Édouard Charton, creator of Le Magasin pittore[...]
A collection of 16 letters, "poilu letters," from the First World War, all from the same soldier: Louis Geoffroy. Letters on loose paper + military maps + burial certificate. A rare and moving testimo[...]
The Red and the Black / Stendhal 1945 With engravings by Sylvain Sauvage 2 volumes in loose sheets, 234 and 290 pages Printed folded covers Numerous engravings Numbered 326 of 425 copies In their slip[...]
LODI, Renato and MONTANARI, Augusto, Directory of European Frames: Italy, France, Spain, and the Netherlands from the 15th to the 20th Century, Paris: De Lodi, [n.d.]. 830 pp.: color illustrations; 24[...]
Citroën expédition to central Asia3rd missionGeorges Marie- HaardtLouis Audouin - DubreuilBy Georges Le FèvrePlon bookstoreBook in quatro format ( 28,8 x 26 cm)Thick 6 cm , weight 2,995 kilosPaper bac[...]
Illustrated volume with watercolors by Marin-Marie, Mathurin Meheut, and Albert Brenet. Numerous headpieces and tailpieces illustrated by Mathurin Meheut. Very good overall condition. Hardcover with f[...]
Rare 1901 first edition book on the complete processes for applying color and firing photographic enamels. Miniatures, ceramics, stained glass by René D'Heliecourt. Enamel plate (sample) and original [...]
Laure ALBIN-GUILLOT. Paul VALÉRY. La Cantate de Narcisse. Paris, Imprimerie Artra, 1941 (29 January 1942).A quarto volume, loose as issued between two mahogany boards (outer sides varnished), the fron[...]
Jean TINGUELY (1925-1991) Untitled. Mixed media and collage on the flyleaf of a book. Dedicated on the right-hand page "For Genevieve Gallot" and signed. Image size: 28.3 x 43 cm. Framed size: 40 x 55[...]
[Giovanni Francesco]. Straparola's Playful Nights. Charles Carrington, Paris, 1907. Two large octavo volumes (15.5 x 23.5 cm), complete. Contemporary binding signed Weckesser in full red morocco, spin[...]
Work created by Michel Souchon on the occasion of the first exhibition devoted to Montières Art Ceramics in Amiens, Somme Cultural Center in 1987 - Original edition sold out VERY NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATION[...]
History of Calais by Lennel1908Calais from its origins to English domination2 volumes - 319 and 332 pages Some damage to the covers otherwise interiors in very good conditionHeight 28cmWidth 19cm80 eu[...]
Sailors' clothes and uniforms by Jacques Letrosne193716 watercolor plates by A. GoichonGood condition - CompleteIn a cardboard portfolioHeight 45cmWidth 31cm80 euros
True Riches, Jean Giono (illus. Alain BONNEFOIT) Paris & Bièvres, Pierre de Tartas edition, 1980. In-Folio volumes. 207 pages, luxury editions on large Arche vellum. Illustrated with 12 double-page co[...]
The Great Precursors, illustrations by Jean Gradassi. Arts et Couleurs Monte Carlo Editions. Printed by the press of the company Le Chant des Sphères in Nice, 1980. Volumes I and II - PLATO - The Repu[...]
On the Champagne front / Georges Victor Hugo1917Original edition of this albumComplete set of 60 drawings by Victor Hugo's grandson, in facsimiles, with the table of illustrations and proof of the pri[...]
Book "Kafka and the Underworld" with the texts (in Flemish) by Gust Gils, illustrated by Roland Topor Each linocut is signed and numbered, the original edition includes 5 numbered linocuts out of 50 a[...]
4 volumesHistory, life, customs and curiosity through images, pamphlets and documents or popular descriptions of modern inventions. (1450-1900).Publisher: Librairie de la curiosité et des beaux arts 1[...]
Le Cri de Paris was a French weekly political and satirical periodical (in some ways the genesis of the "Canard Enchaîné"), founded by Alexandre Natanson in January 1897. Linked at its beginnings to "[...]
Set of two books on mushrooms, from a medical and public health perspective, if one can call this what it is for the beginning of the 20th century: Complete Collation - Mushroom Poisoning (Summer of 1[...]
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