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108 objects

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 €

Martial's Epigrams, Amsterdam, Circa 1670

Small volume (in 12), published in Amsterdam in the second half of the 17th century, containing the epigrams of Martial. These are small poems, composed between 85 and 102 AD, by a Knight of the Roman[...]

Period: 17th century

130 €

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 €

"new Method For Learning The Latin Language Easily" 1 Fort Vol. In 8 . In Paris 1709

Presented in a large 8vo volume from 1709, printed in Paris at Denys Mariette, rue Saint-Jacque, in Sant Augustin: "New Method for easily learning the Latin language; containing the Rules of Genders, [...]

Period: 18th century

240 €

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 €

"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 €

Very Fine Copy 1720: "journal Of Memorable Things That Happened During The Reign Of Henry III"

In new condition, in 5 volumes in 12, this very beautiful copy in tinted calfskin, spine with ribs decorated with gilded iron in the compartments, titles and volume numbers in red and olive morocco, b[...]

Period: 18th century

900 €

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 €

Impression 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 €

Argenson Library "memoirs Of Jean De Wit ", Grand Pensionary Of Holland Ratisbon 1709

Rare and beautiful copy in 12 full ivory parchment, raised nerves, smooth spine, handwritten title at the top in ink, two-colored title page and beautiful portrait from the rich Library of De Voyer d'[...]

Period: 18th century

360 €

Vol. In 4, 1713: "speeches On All Sorts Of Subjects With The Art Of Composing Them Vaumorière

An educational book in mint condition from the end of the reign of Louis XIV in 4to format, full tinted calf, ribbed spine decorated with magnificent gilded iron in the boxes, red morocco title, marbl[...]

Period: 18th century

360 €

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 €

Duval d'Abbeville (pierre) - Le Barrois. At The Author's In 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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In Two Illustrated Volumes, In 4 In Leyde 1717: "works Of Mr. Mariotte"

Works of Mr. Mariotte of the Royal Academy of Sciences; divided into two volumes, comprising all the Treatises of this Author, both those which had already appeared separately, and those which had not[...]

Period: 18th century

950 €

Rare: 19 Volumes In 12, Amsterdam 1702/11: "history Of The Reign Of Louis XIII" By M. Le Vassor

Rare complete set in blond glazed calfskin of 19 volumes in 12, ribbed spine decorated with fine gilded iron, garnet and olive morocco titles and volume numbers in the boxes, red edges, marbled endpap[...]

Period: 18th century

2 200 €

3 Beautiful Volumes In 8: "preliminary Dissertation Or Prolegomena On The Bible". In Paris 1701

From the Jesuit Collection of Fontaines assembled by the Jesuit Order from 1951 to 1998, the date of its deposit at the Municipal Library of Lyon. Comprising 500,000 documents. The Collection of Fonta[...]

Period: 18th century

540 €

Rogeville - Jurisprudence Of The Courts Of Lorraine. Lamort, 1785, In Period Binding.

ROGEVILLE (Guillaume de ) - Jurisprudence of the courts of Lorraine preceded by the history of the parliament of Nancy. Nancy, Chez CS Lamort, 1785; in-4, LIII + 770 pp. + approval, full calf binding [...]

Period: 18th century

800 €
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Historical And Iconographic Summary Of The Life Of Charles V, Duke Of Lorraine. 1701, 28 Plates.

RHEINHARDT - MULLER - THELOT - KRAUS - WALDMAN - Historical and Iconographic Summary of the Life of Charles V Duke of Lorraine, dedicated to His Royal Highness Leopold I his worthy successor. Nancy, C[...]

Period: 18th century

300 €
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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 €

Institutions Rei Herbariae, Volume Ii, Joseph Pitton De Tournefort, Early 18th Century.

Very beautiful work by Joseph Pitton de Tournefort (1656-1708), Instituiones Rei Herbariae, Volume II, In good used condition, Bookplate by Jean Louis Béraud (1733-1829). Work from the 18th century, W[...]

Period: 18th century

300 €
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Book Of Festivities Visit To Ghent Of Emperor Charles VI On October 18, 1717

Book of Feasts Account of the solemn inauguration of his Sacred Imperial and Catholic Majesty Charles VI Emperor of the Romans, always august, and third of the name, King of Spain as Count of Flanders[...]

Period: 18th century

2 800 €

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 €

Memoirs Of Condé Or Collection To Serve The History Of France François II & Charles Ix. 1711

These interesting Memoirs in 6 Volumes in 12 of Condé or, collection to serve the History of France containing what happened most memorable in this Kingdom under the Reigns of Francis II and Charles I[...]

Period: 18th century

700 €

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 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 €

Rare Copy Of Mr. Du Buisson: "the Life Of Viscount De Turenne", Marshal General. In The Hague

A rare book written by a Companion of Arms of the Grand Marshal: Mr Du Buisson; First Captain & Major of the Verdelin Regiment. A sought-after text that has nothing to do with that of the better known[...]

Period: 18th century

420 €

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 €

Precious In Folio Illustrated In White Vellum: "flavius Josephus Jan Luyken Alle De Werken". 1704

I am presenting here a rare, extensively illustrated Dutch book from the Regency period: in a rare copy in ivory vellum (pigskin) with cold-stamped ribbed spine and folio size. This remarkable book "F[...]

Period: 18th century

2 800 €

Bel In 4 With Arms: "old And New Discipline Of The Church Affecting The Benefits".1717

Perfectly preserved in new condition, this beautiful in 4 Printed in Paris, at Charles Osmond, rue Saint Jacques, at the Ecu de France in 1717. "Old and New Discipline of the Church, affecting the Ben[...]

Period: 18th century

380 €

Memoirs To Serve In The History Of Anne Of Austria By Madame De Motteville Original Ed. 1723

Rare Edition Originale  en ciinq beaux volumes ,de ces Mémoires (Brunet) fameux de la Dame de Compagnie et confidente d'Anne d'Autriche couvrant les années 1615-1666 sur la Reine , sa vie privée et le[...]

Period: 18th century

800 €

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 Life Of The Duke Of Espernon Vol 1 And 2, 1730

Volumes one and two, volumes 3 and 4 are missing. History of the life of the Duc D'Epernon, by Monsieur Girard, in Paris at Montalant, Quay des Augustins, edition of 1730. Format in 8°, slightly con[...]

Period: 18th century

350 €

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 €

Ordinance Of Leopold I. Duke Of Lorraine And Bar, &c. 1701, 2 Volumes In Period Binding.

[LAW] - ANONYMOUS - Order of Léopold I. Duke of Lorraine and Bar, &c. Given in Nancy in July 1701 with the General Water & Forests Regulations of the following August. Nancy, Chez Paul Barbier, 1701; [...]

Period: 18th century

900 €
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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 €

Introduction To Geography By Nicolas De Fer 1717

Copy in good condition considering its age: rigid full calfskin binding, quarto, spine with 5 raised bands, decorated with 4 floral stamp stickers, double attached title stickers, slight loss in the l[...]

Period: 18th century

600 €

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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Bertholet - Ecclesiastical And Civil History Of The Duchy Of Luxembourg And County Of Chiny. 1741.

BERTHOLET (Jean) - Ecclesiastical and civil history of the Duchy of Luxembourg and County of Chiny. Luxembourg, Chez André Chevalier, 1741; in-4, double frontispiece by Sauvage-XLVIII-458 pp. + XLV ta[...]

Period: 18th century

4 500 €
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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 €

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