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3 Vol. The Essays Of Michel Seigneur De Montaigne, With Notes By Pierre Coste; Paris 1725

In three beautiful large volumes in quarto, complete in contemporary binding in full tinted calf, ribbed spines decorated with beautiful gilt in the compartments, titles and volume numbers in red and [...]

Period: 18th century

1 600 €

2 Beautiful Vol. In 4: "the History Of The Reign Of The Emperor Charles V", By M. Robertson. 1771

In two beautiful large volumes In 4. full blond glazed calf, ribbed spine decorated with beautiful gilded "acorn" stamping, Havana morocco titles and volume numbers, marbled endpapers, red edges in be[...]

Period: 18th century

940 €

"introduction To The Modern, General And Political History Of The Universe" 8 Vol. In . Paris 1753

Exceptional, very complete set illustrated with folding maps in 8 volumes in a very elegant half-binding with rich decoration on the spines in gilt iron on a ribbed spine, titles and volume numbers in[...]

Period: 18th century

1 800 €

Series Of Arms In 13 Vol. In 4: "abridged Version Of Ecclesiastical History" Bonaventure Racine, 18th

"Abridged Ecclesiastical History, containing the significant events of each century, with Reflections; 13 Volumes In 4, full calf, spines with raised bands decorated with gilt iron in the boxes, red m[...]

Period: 18th century

1 400 €

Mint Condition Illustrated With 44 Plates "the Religion Of The Gauls", 2 Vol. In 4, From 1727. Dom Martin

Mint Condition Illustrated with 44 plates "The Religion of the Gauls" , 2 Volumes In 4 , from 1727 . Dom Martin

Period: 18th century

950 €

11 Vol. In 4 "to The Arms Of Madame Sophie Of France": History Of The Church By The Abbot Of Choisy

Rare copy with the Arms of Madame Sophie de France (known as Madame 6ème) sixth daughter of Louis XV and Mrie Lenziska, in 11 Volumes stamped with the "large Arms on the covers" and which come from th[...]

Period: 18th century

4 000 €

Corpus Juris Civilis Academicum – Christoph Henrich – Basel – 1735 – 2814 Pages

Corpus Juris Civilis AcademicumIn Suas Partes Distributum, Usuique Moderno Ita Accomodatum, Ut Nunc Studiosorum Quivis, Etiam Tyro, Uno Quasi Intuitu, Omnes Leges Digestorum Et Codicis, Omnesque Titul[...]

Period: 18th century

650 €

1784, Collection Book Anatomy Engravings (25+23) By Crepy & Charpentier

CABINET OF CURIOSITIES, ANATOMY, MEDICINE Set / book of flayed people engravings, front and side views (skeletons and muscles)CREPY & CHARPENTIER, First edition of the "anatomical tables in soft tail [...]

Period: 18th century

1 000 €

The Spirit Of The Fronde, Or Political And Military History Of The Troubles Of France, (louis XIV)

Magnificent copy, very complete in five large volumes in 12, full blond morocco, sober and elegant shine: spine with raised bands in the compartments, gilt fillet, titles and volume numbers in ochre a[...]

Period: 18th century

600 €

Rare Mint Condition Of 11 Volumes In 4 In Blond Calf Works Of Jj. Rousseau. Geneva 1773, Ill.

Exceptional is no exaggeration for this remarkable 1772 Geneva edition of the "Complete Collection of the Works of JJ Rousseau," Citizen of Geneva. Magnificent collection in 11 volumes in 4 in blond g[...]

Period: 18th century

2 500 €

2x2 Law Books: New Commentaries On The Criminal Ordinance & Universal Style Of Courts

Two interesting works of law under the Reign of Louis XV, in 2X2 Volumes in 12, full vau, spines with ribs decorated with gilded iron in the boxes, titles in red and brown morocco, green volumes, marb[...]

Period: 18th century

250 €

Rare Large In8 Binding, 18th Century, Red Morocco Brass Band Covers With The Arms Of Louis XV

A rare copy in very good condition, this Missal is decorated with a plaque bearing the Dubuisson fanfare, from the Maison du Roi, bearing the arms of Louis XV. In full red morocco (wild Cape goat), th[...]

Period: 18th century

3 000 €

4 Beautiful Volumes In 12 "history Of The Arabs Under The Government Of The Caliphs", Abbot De Marigny

Complete in 4 Volumes In 12: The History of the Arabs under the Government of the Caliphs. By M.l'Abbé De Marigny, printed in Paris at Veuve Estienne & Fils, rue Saint-Jacques, Desaint & Saillant, rue[...]

Period: 18th century

540 €

Series: "the Spirit Of The Encyclopedia", Or Selection Of Articles, 5 Volumes In 12. Geneva 1771

"The Spirit of the Encyclopedia", or a selection of the most curious, the most agreeable, the most piquant, the most philosophical Articles of this great Dictionary; We have only focused on the pieces[...]

Period: 18th century

300 €

Collection Including Marshal Ferrand, Comic Opera By Quetant, Music By Philidor

QUÉTANT (François Antoine). Le Maréchal ferrant, opera comique en un acte... La Musique deM. Philidor. Seconde édition, revue, corrigée & augmentée par l'Auteur. Paris, Hérissant, 1761.In-8 de 51-[5] [...]

Period: 18th century

230 €

Memoirs To Serve The History Of France And Burgundy Containing A Journal Of Paris 1729.

Extremely rare first edition of a beautiful volume In 4. Full tinted calf, ribbed spine decorated with very beautiful gilt irons in the boxes, red morocco title, contemporary binding in perfect condit[...]

Period: 18th century

1 200 €

3 Vol In 8, Discovery Of Horace's Country House, Abbot Capmartin De Chavry. Rome 1767

Beautiful complete copy in three large octavo volumes, full speckled calf, spine with raised bands decorated with gilt irons in the compartments, titles and names in red and tan morocco, marbled endpa[...]

Period: 18th century

550 €

Fascination Of The Middle East From 1774 "questions On A Trip To Arabia By Mr. Michaélis" 1 Vol.

From the rich library of the Banker Lafitte (Ex-libris) in one volume in 4, full tinted calf, ribbed spine decorated with gilded iron in the boxes, red morocco title, lace-framed covers, marbled guard[...]

Period: 18th century

650 €

"the Efforts Of Liberty And Patriotism Against Despotism", By Mr. De Maupéou Chancellor.

Five volumes in 8; full blond calf, smooth spine decorated with irons (worn), titles and volume numbers in red morocco, covers framed with triple gilt fillets, marbled endpapers, red edges, beautiful [...]

Period: 18th century

500 €

Mathematics éléments. 1761

Éléments de mathématiques ou traité de la grandeur en general 1761 , heighteen édition,  writen by abbé Bernard Lamy, chez Briasson, Saint Jacques street.  This book was used by military schools, all[...]

Period: 18th century

180 €

History Of Titus Livii , Library Le Voyer d'Argenson , 7 Volumes 1738

History of Titus Livii , Lbrary of Le Voyer d'Argenson 1738 , 7 volumes vellum

Period: 18th century

2 200 €

Rare Set Of Numerous Pieces Brought Together In One Vol.in8, On The Wheat Trade From 1754 To 1769

A rare and historical piece, this volume in 8; full speckled calf, ribbed spine, gilt irons in the boxes, red morocco title, marbled guards, red edges. Printed in 1754 "Arrest of the King's Council of[...]

Period: 18th century

550 €

Memoirs To Serve The History Of Louis XIV, By The Late Mr. Abbé De Choisy; 2 Vol In 12 1727

These fascinating memoirs by the truculent Abbot of Choisy, concerning the particularities of the Reign of Louis XIV, are teeming with details linked to his audacity, a real literary delight, moreover[...]

Period: 18th century

440 €

Memoirs Of The Duke Of Villars, Peer Of France, Marshal General Of The Armies Of His Very Majesty

Beautiful and fresh Memoirs in three volumes in 12, full speckled glazed calf, ribbed spine, gilt irons in the boxes, titles and volume numbers in red morocco, marbled guards, red edges, beautiful boo[...]

Period: 18th century

440 €

From The Library Of The Minister Of Louis XV, d'Argenson "historical Memoirs" By Mézeray 1753

1 volume in 12 in two volumes, full speckled glazed calf, ribbed spine decorated with beautiful gilded iron in the sides, garnet morocco title, marbled guards, red edges. Bears the inventory number 67[...]

Period: 18th century

320 €

Beautiful In Folio Glazed Blond Calf Framed Pagination: Satyrs And Works Of Régnier London 1753

The finest copy of the Works of Mathurin Régnier in large folio format, bound in blond glazed calf, triple fillets on the covers, ribbed spine decorated with beautiful gilt irons in the compartments, [...]

Period: 18th century

1 200 €

2 Vol. In 12 In Four Parts "letters From Colonel Talbert"; By Madame ***author Of Elisabeth.

Beautiful copy in two large volumes in 12. Full speckled glazed calf, spine with ribbed bands decorated with gilded irons in the compartments, titles and volume numbers in Havana morocco, frieze on th[...]

Period: 18th century

340 €

The Insignia Impostors, Stories Of Several Men Of Nothingness...who Usurped..1728. 2 Vol.

2 beautiful volumes in 12: "The Significant Impostors", or the history of several men of nothingness, of all Nations, who have usurped the quality of Emperor, King, & Prince. Of the wars that they cau[...]

Period: 18th century

540 €

Police Dictionary By Edmé De La Poix De Freminville Original Edition 1758

Dictionary or treatise on the general police of cities, towns, parishes, and lordships of the countryside... Edme de la POIX DE FREMINVILLE This police treatise is undoubtedly one of the best testimon[...]

Period: 18th century

400 €

1 Vol In 12 In Three Works "letters From Mr Marshal Duke Of Belleisle" & Military Memoirs

Beautiful and rare military work in three works brought together in a 12mo volume in blond glazed calf, ribbed spine decorated with fine gilt iron in the compartments, garnet morocco title; covers wit[...]

Period: 18th century

480 €

Complete: 6 Vol. In 12, Amsterdam 1750: "memoirs To Serve The History Of Anne Of Austria"

Rare and beautiful copy in a superb binding from the very middle of the 18th century in six volumes in 12; full glazed tinted calf, ribbed spine richly decorated with gilded iron in the boxes, emerald[...]

Period: 18th century

700 €

4 Vol. 18th, Red Morocco Coat Of Arms Inlaid: "journal Of , Reign Of Henry ", By P. De l'Etoile

"Journal of the Reign of Henry IV. King of France and Navarre. By Mr. Pierre de l'Etoile, Grand Audiencier in the Chancellery of Paris. With Historical and Political Remarks by the Knight CBA And seve[...]

Period: 18th century

600 €

Hebrew Grammar For The Use Of The Sorbonne Schools. 1765 Edition

Beautiful copy, in octavo, of the Hebrew grammar for the use of the Sorbonne schools, new edition, 1765, printed by Humblot, rue Saint Jacques in Paris. This work is written by the Abbé Ladvocat, Doct[...]

Period: 18th century

170 €

"new Memoirs Of The Knight William Temple": 1 Volume In 12. . To Arms. At The Hague 1729

Rare French translation of this beautiful volume with the large Arms of the Count of Colembay, and a magnificent Ex-libris belonging to E. Vermorcken. "New Memoirs of the Knight William Temple, Ambass[...]

Period: 18th century

600 €

Curiosity: "philosophical View Of The Natural Gradation," Of The Forms Of Being, By Jb Robinet

A rare "curiosity" book in 8vo format Illustrated with the "Philosophical View of Natural Gradation". Forms of being, or "The Essays of Nature" which teaches how to make man. By JB Robinet; in Amsterd[...]

Period: 18th century

600 €

Rare Volume In 8 In 2 Volumes 1773, In London: Social System, Or Natural Principles Of Morality

Rare and precious philosophical book by the famous Baron d'Holbach, an 8vo volume in two volumes presented in a half-binding 1st Empires spine with ribbed spine in olive calf, titles and ribbed gilt, [...]

Period: 18th century

1 200 €

The Poems Of Horace, Translated Into French By Mr. Abbé Batteux; 1 Vol. In 12 Paris, 1758

In 12 format, in full sheepskin, ribbed spine decorated with gilded iron in the compartments, ochre morocco title, marbled edges, red edges. "The Poems of Horace", translated into French by Mr. Abbé B[...]

Period: 18th century

180 €

"the Great Dictionary Of The Bible" In Two Beautiful Volumes Infolio, In Lyon 1768, By Mr Simon;

Spectacular and interesting copy of the "Grand Dictionnaire de la Bible, ou Explanation Littérale et Historique de tous les mots propres de l'Ancien et du Nouveau Testament; which can serve as an alph[...]

Period: 18th century

900 €

History Of France Since The Establishment Of The French Monarchy In Gaul 17 Vol In 4

llemagneExceptional series in 17 Volumes in 4 in very good condition, printed in Paris by "les Libraires Associés", MD CC. LV. (1755) a famous and renowned work of Father G. Daniel of the Society of J[...]

Period: 18th century

2 200 €

Rowlands (henry) - Mona Antiqua Restaurata An Archaelogical Discourse On The Antiquities. 1766.

ROWLANDS (Henry) - Mona antiqua restaurata an archaelogical discourse on the antiquities, natural and historical, of the isle of Anglesey. The Ancient seat of the British Druids in two essays. With an[...]

Period: 18th century

750 €

2 Beautiful Volumes In12 "portable Dictionary Of Health" Paris 1760 Charlesauguste Van Dermonde

Rare and beautiful "Portable Dictionary of Health" in two volumes full speckled glazed calf, spine with ribs beautiful gilded irons in the boxes, rich titles and volume numbers in red and black morocc[...]

Period: 18th century

240 €

Philosophical Dictionary Of Religion, Where All The Points Of Religion Are Established 1773

Beautiful large volume in 8, full speckled calf, ribbed spine decorated with gilt iron, red morocco title, red edges, marbled endpapers complete with the 4 volumes by Abbé Nonotte, contradictor of Vol[...]

Period: 18th century

240 €

Rapin De Thoyras (paul) - History Of England. The Hague, Rogissart, 1724-1738, 13 Volumes In-4

RAPIN DE THOYRAS (Paul) - History of England containing what happened since the invasion of Julius Caesar, until the conquest of the Normans and continued until the accession of George II to the crown[...]

Period: 18th century

2 800 €
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3 Vol. To The Arms Historical Tablets And Anecdotes Of The Kings Of France: From Pharamond / Louis XV

In a binding in speckled blond glazed calfskin, smooth spine, gilded irons, titles and volume numbers in red and black morocco, marbled guards like the blue edges? Beautiful Coat of Arms on the covers[...]

Period: 18th century

540 €

Houdart De La Motte - New Fables Dedicated To The King. With A Speech On The Fable. 1719.

HOUDART DE LA MOTTE (Antoine) - New fables dedicated to the king. With a speech on the fable. Paris, Chez Georges Dupuis, 1719; in-4, frontispiece by Coypel, XLII-360 pp., full speckled calf binding o[...]

Period: 18th century

1 200 €
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Jean Jacques Rousseau Dictionary Of Music In 8 1768 Original Edition XVIIIth

Jean Jacques ROUSSEAU Dictionnaire de Musique Chez la Veuve Duchesne, 1768, in-8 (20.7 cm x 13.1 cm), bound in full fawn sheepskin, complete with its 13 folding music plates. Original edition in 8 pub[...]

Period: 18th century

300 €

Rare And Beautiful Book Box In Red Morocco With Plates Decorated With Buisson Mid-18th Century

Rare and beautiful Library hiding place, Charles X period secret box Composed at the base of an 8vo book in red morocco or the reuse of the cleverly used covers constitutes a constructed box (and not [...]

Period: 18th century

620 €

Adelaide Of France, Book Of Hours Or Manual For Attending Mass, Desprez, 1755.

Superb and rare old book by Adelaide of France, Hours or manual for attending mass and other Church offices and for spending the day in a Christian manner, At Guillaume Desprez, Printer to the King an[...]

Period: 18th century

550 €
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Félibien Des Avaux - Description Of The Abbey Of La Trappe. At Léonard, 1671, Vellum Binding

FÉLIBIEN DES AVAUX (André) - Description of the abbey of La Trappe. Paris, Chez Frédéric Léonard, 1671; in-12, 143 pp., full vellum binding of the time, smooth spine mute, marbled edges. Complete with[...]

Period: 17th century

350 €
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1 Vol. Candidatus Artium Ubi De Rhetorica Et Philosophia. Ad Usum Cadidatorum. Parisiis 1732

En un volume in 12 , plein veau moucheté , dos à nerfs orné de fers dorés à la rosace dans les caissons titre maroquin rouge , gardes mabrées tranches rouges . Candidatus Artium . ubi de Rhétorica et [...]

Period: 18th century

180 €

3 Vol. In Glazed Blond Calf Illustrated: "ovid's Metamorphoses", Ab.; Banier

A rare copy in glazed calf of Ovid's Metamorphoses in three volumes in 12, spine with raised bands decorated in the boxes with beautiful and fine gilded iron, titles and volume numbers in olive and ga[...]

Period: 18th century

580 €

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 €

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