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Miyajima (tsunao) - Japanese Doll Theater. Kyoto, 1931, Paperback And Illustrated.

MIYAJIMA (Tsunao) - Japanese Doll Theater. Kyoto, Société de Rapprochement Intellectuel Franco-Japonais, 1931; octavo, 110 pp., paperback, printed flap cover. Printed in Osaka and distributed in Franc[...]

Period: 20th century

80 €
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The Chastelains Of Lille / 1611

The castellans of Lille by Floris Vander Haer1611Folding genealogical tablesFirst monograph of Lille and French FlandersRareGood conditionHeight 21cmWidth 16cm100 euros

Period: 17th century

100 €

Mieg (matheus) - Der Stadt Mulhausen Geschichte Bis Zum Jahr 1816-1817. Rissler, 1816-1817.

MIEG (Alter Matheus) - The City of Mulhouse History from 1816-1817. Mulhouse, printed by Johannes Rissler and Company, 1816-1817; in-4, VIII-444, table + IV-350 pp. + table and 3 folding plates printe[...]

Period: 19th century

400 €
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Dictionary Of Normandy Customs. 1780

Analytical, historical, etymological, critical, and interpretative dictionary of Normandy customs. By Houard, lawyer in parliament. Rouen, Le Boucher le jeune. 4 volumes with the fold-out table in the[...]

Period: 18th century

390 €

Q. Horati Flacci Emblemata. 1607.

Q. horati flacci emblemata. Original edition, the only one entirely in Latin, illustrated with 103 full-page emblems engraved on copper. First publication by Otto van Veen (1550-1629), Mannerist paint[...]

Period: 17th century

1 200 €

Research On The Origin Of Surgery In France. 1744

Critical and historical research on the origin, the various states and the progress of surgery in France. 1744. By Francois Quesnay. First edition of this important work on surgery. Contemporary full [...]

Period: 18th century

400 €

Salvador Dali Autograph

Salvador Dali pen autograph 10x6cm Good condition

Period: 20th century

310 €

Mawdsley & Son - Photographs Of Liverpool. Mawdsley & Son, Circa 1870, Publisher's Hardcover.

MAWDSLEY & SON - Photographs of Liverpool. Liverpool, Mawdsley & Son, circa 1870; octavo, one folding sheet folded into 10 pp., contemporary printed pink boards, brown cloth spine. Printed by Appleton[...]

Period: 19th century

80 €
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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 €

Notable Arrests Of The Parliament Of Toulouse Legislation Law By De La Roche-flavin 1745

"NOTABLE ARRESTS....". Good condition with slight wear from use. Losses on the covers, especially the second cover. Text fresh except for some creases and water stains in the margins. Collection. Coli[...]

Period: 18th century

220 €
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Book A Poe - Roger Carle‎ ‎the Sphinx And Other Bizarre Tales Artist Edition

Book slipped into a slipcase, artist's proof edition signed with an additional engraving at the beginning of the book (signed and annotated) External wear, good general condition for the exterior Prin[...]

Period: 20th century

300 €

The Amusemen Of Parnassus (1749)

The Amusemens of Parnassus and Method (1749) brunettes and the prettiest fashionable airs with variations for the harpsichord by Mr Corrette, organist of the Jesuit RRPP of rue St Antoine in Paris

Period: 18th century

1 200 €

Margueritte (general A.) - Hunting In Algeria And Notes On The Arabs Of The South. Furne, 1884.

MARGUERITTE (General A.) - Hunting in Algeria and notes on the Arabs of the South. Paris, Furne, Jouvet et Cie, 1884; in-8, 275 pp. + 8 pages of the publisher's catalog, full red cloth binding decorat[...]

Period: 19th century

120 €
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Pension Patent 1864 (ministry Of The Household Of The Emperor)

pension certificate following the Mexican campaign under Napoleon III, issued on July 22, 1864, stamped on the back every 3 months.

Period: 19th century

400 €

Transfer Of Prisoner, Order Of May 9, 1778

transfer of a deserter from the prison of La Rochelle to his division of Rochefort, order made at Versailles on May 9, 1778

Period: 18th century

650 €

French Constitution 1791

French constitution presented to the king by the national assembly on September 3, 1791 in Dijon from the printing house of P.Causse, gilt edges (period binding) in morocco leather.

Period: 18th century

950 €

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 €

Royal Edit Creation Of Lieutenant, Mayors And Assessors Legislation Monarchy, Toulouse XVIII

"ÉDIT DU ROY....". Good condition with slight wear from use. Missing pages on the covers. Text fresh except for a few folds and small water stains. Collection. Colissimo shipping with tracking and ins[...]

Period: 18th century

320 €
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Joseph-charles Mardrus And François Louis Schmied The Muslim Paradise 1930 Rare Numbered Book.

Rare and sought after, this book is numbered 43 out of 177 and dedicated by François Louis Schmied, for Joseph-Eugène Brizon (former president of the general board of directors of the civil hospices o[...]

Period: 20th century

4 500 €
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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 €

Lizerolles - Dufrénoy - Devriès - In The Intimacy Of Illustrious Figures 1845-1950. 1951.

LIZEROLLES - DUFRÉNOY - DEVRIÈS (Pierre-Marie, Jules-Édouard, Maurice) - In the Intimacy of Illustrious Persons 1845-1950 (Photo Album). Paris, MD, 1951; 12 oblong quarto fascicles, 144 pp., 12 fascic[...]

Period: 20th century

450 €
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Explanation Of The Ordinance Of August 1735 On Wills 1760

"Explanation of the Ordinance of the month of August 1735...". Good condition with slight wear of use on the corners and crowns. Fresh text with some folds. To deplore some missing parts on the first [...]

Period: 18th century

180 €
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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 €

A Collection Of World History Torsellino-aurelii / 1637

A world history collectionTorsellino- Aurelii1637Americanum Jesuit illustrated, engraved vignette with the Barberini coat of arms in the titleNearly 100 woodcut medallion portraits of medieval and mod[...]

Period: 17th century

850 €

Missal Intended For The Order Of Preachers (the Dominicans) 1855

This missal is intended for the Order of Preachers (the Dominicans) — sacri ordinis Prædicatorum. It was published in Rome in 1855 (MDCCCLV), by order of the Reverend Father Alexandre Vincent Jandl, t[...]

Period: 19th century

248 €

Roman Missal Published In Paris In 1860

This corresponds to a Roman Missal published in Paris in 1860 (M DCCC LX), according to the decree of the Council of Trent, restored by order of Pope Pius V, and revised under the pontificates of Clem[...]

Period: 19th century

280 €

[zenderoudi (hossein)]. The Quran. Translated From Arabic By Jean Grosjean, Illustrated With Silkscreen Printing

[ZENDEROUDI (Hossein)]. The Quran. Translated from Arabic by Jean Grosjean, illustrated with original silkscreens by Zenderoudi, accompanied by the manuscript of Ibn al-Bâwwab commented by DS Rice. Pr[...]

Period: 20th century

1 500 €

Great Geography Bong Illustrated Complete 5 T. - Onesime Reclus - 1911-1914

Etat des livres pratiquement neufs, conservé avec du papier calque pour protéger les plus grandes illustrations(voir photo). Grande Géographie Illustrée Bong, 5 volumes. Grande Géographie Bong Illustr[...]

Period: 20th century

350 €

Traekflegene. Illustrious Danish Poems By Johannes Larsen

The engravings by Johannes Larsen (1867-1961) that illustrate this book of poems about birds, Traekflegene, are full of poetry, combining Nordic simplicity and delicate elegance. This Danish artist il[...]

Period: 20th century

160 €

Hippocrates Aphorisms Illustrations Jean Gradassi Volume 1 And 2

HIPPOCRATES The Aphorisms Monte Carlo, Éditions Arts et Couleurs, 1977-1978 Our copy, number 131, is presented in a beautiful state of preservation Full garnet imitation morocco decorated with cold de[...]

Period: 20th century

300 €

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 €

Memoirs Of Marshal De Tourville, 3 Volumes From 1779, Abbot Margon, Former "count Of Antioch"

Complete in three volumes in 12, full glazed calf, spine with raised bands decorated in the boxes with gilt iron, titles and volume number in ochre morocco, red edges and marbled guards; Ex-Libris: "B[...]

Period: 18th century

520 €

Jeantin (m.) - History Of The County Of Chiny And The Upper Walloon Region. 2 Volumes, Paperback, 1859.

JEANTIN (M.) - History of the County of Chiny and the Upper Walloon Countries. Paris, Brussels and Nancy, Tardieu, Heussner and Grimblot, 1859; in-8, 504 + 571 pp. + 13 plates, paperback. Both volumes[...]

Period: 19th century

300 €
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Books "dictionary Of Roman Antiquities" 2 Volumes, Dated 1765

Books "Dictionary of Roman Antiquities" 2 Volumes, dated 1765 Full title: "Dictionary of Roman Antiquities. Or abridged explanation of the ceremonies, customs and sacred and profane, public and privat[...]

Period: 18th century

180 €

Beautiful Series Of 4 Vol. In 16. Year V. 1797. Works Of Gessner, New Edition, Decorated With Figures

Beautiful and fresh copy in four volumes In 16, full speckled sheepskin of quality, pretty smooth spines decorated with gilded irons, titles and volume numbers green morocco; printed in Paris, at Fr. [...]

Period: 18th century

260 €

Sylvain Sauvage "dangerous Liaisons" 2 Volumes 1930, 1 Of 40 + Sequel + Watercolor

With the original watercolor of the frontispiece [Sylvain SAUVAGE] – CHODERLOS DE LACLOS – Les Liaisons dangereuses ou Lettres recueillis dans une Société et publiés pour l’instruction de quelques aut[...]

Period: 20th century

1 600 €
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Living Upright / Jacques Brel

Jacques Brel / Vivre debout1988 Raymond PouletA volume in sheets (34x43cm) in a half-brown shagreen folder, in a pocket a CD (The Symphonic World of Jacques Brel)Copy No. 34 including the text, the 12[...]

Period: 20th century

150 €

Collection Of Factum Judgments Lodève Fonsorbes Lavaur Trial XVIII

"Collection of Factums". Good condition with slight wear from use on the corners, crowns and covers (a tear on the second cover). Fresh text with some folds. The absence of a guard/title page is regre[...]

Period: 18th century

280 €
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B.gregorii Nysseni Ad Eustathiam / 1606

B. Gregorii Nysseni ad Eustathiam1606Height 16cmWidth 10cm110 euros

Period: 17th century

110 €

To The "arms Of Philippe d'Orléans" 1 Vol. In 8 "on The Importance Of Religious Opinions" Necker

Of exceptional provenance, this 8vo book belonged to the Duke of Orléans. This beautiful 8vo volume; full red morocco comes from the Library of Louis Philippe d'Orléans for a unique and founding text [...]

Period: 18th century

2 200 €

Hubert (eugène) - Bas-berry: History And Archaeology Of The Indre Department. Volume 1. 1902.

HUBERT (Eugène) - Bas-Berry: History and Archaeology of the Indre Department. Volume 1, Cantons of Ardentes, First Issue. Paris, Picard et Fils, 1902; 4to, 120 pp., bound in a green half-cloth folder [...]

Period: 20th century

180 €
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"weapons Of Louis XVIII", Book From The Tuileries Palace "collection Of Various Pieces"

This precious copy in red morocco, large In 8 format, lace-framed covers, with the "Grandes Armes de Louis XVIII" is of prestigious provenance: "Palais des Tuileries" (No. 422), ribbed spine decorated[...]

Period: 18th century

1 800 €

The Master Of Saci “the Holy Bible” Printer Guillaume Desprez, Dated 1742, 12 Volumes

Le Maistre de Saci "The Holy Bible" Printer Guillaume Desprez, Dated 1742, 12 volumes. Containing the Old and New Testaments, translated into French from the Vulgate by Monsieur Le Maistre de Saci, di[...]

Period: 18th century

780 €

Heurgon (captain) - Victory, Under The Sign Of The Three Crescents. Pierre Vrillon, 1946.

HEURGON (Captain) - Victory, under the sign of the three crescents. - Volume I: The life, the sorrows and the glories of the Third Algerian Infantry Division in Italy. - Volume II: The life, the sorro[...]

Period: 20th century

80 €
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Dictionary Of Domains And Domain Rights Rouen 1763 Volume I

"DICTIONNAIRE RAISONNÉ....". Good condition with slight wear from use throughout. The front cover needs to be deporated, with a trace of a prominent halo and a deformed top corner (photo). Text is fre[...]

Period: 18th century

220 €
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The Devil In The Body Radiguet Raymond

The Devil in the Flesh Raymond Radiguet1971Edition illustrated with 16 original lithographs by Roger ForissierOriginal cover, slipcase and pink folder from the publisherCopy no. 231Very good condition[...]

Period: 20th century

120 €

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 €

Giry (a.) - Diplomatic Manual. Diplomas And Charters. Hachette, 1894, Bound In Half-sheepskin.

GIRY (A.) - Diplomatic Manual. Diplomas and Charters. Technical Chronology. Critical Elements and Constituent Parts of the Terror of Charters. Chancelleries. Private Acts. Paris, Hachette et Cie, 1894[...]

Period: 19th century

250 €
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The Antiquity Of Times Restored And Defended Against The Jews And The New Chronologists 1687

Rare in two volumes in 4, full calf, spine with raised bands decorated with gilt irons, titles and volume numbers in ochre morocco, marbled endpapers, red edges. Vignette on the title printed in Paris[...]

Period: 17th century

620 €

Jewish Art Mazenod Editions 1995 Collection

"JEWISH ART" by Collectif. Editions MAZENOD/CITADELLES, 1995. Good condition with light wear. Fresh text, richly illustrated. Foxing inside the dust jacket and on the cloth binding. Collection. Shippi[...]

Period: 20th century

140 €
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Oceanic Art Mazenod Editions 1993 Collection

"OCEANIAN ART" by Collectif. Editions MAZENOD/CITADELLES, 1993. Good condition with light wear. Fresh text, richly illustrated. Foxing inside the dust jacket and on the cloth binding. Collection. Ship[...]

Period: 20th century

160 €
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The First Nine Books Of Euclid's Elements

The first nine books of Euclid's elements1629Revised and corrected edition of the translation by Jean Errard (1554-1610)This famous engineer from the reign of Henry IV known for his treatise on milita[...]

Period: 17th century

140 €

African Art Mazenod Editions 1988 Collection

"AFRICAN ART" by Collective including Fr. STOULLIG-MARIN. Editions MAZENOD, 1988. Good condition with light wear. Fresh text richly illustrated. Foxing inside the dust jacket and on the cloth binding.[...]

Period: 20th century

150 €
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Six Old Books (19th - 20th Century) On Africa And Tibet, In-12 Formats With Illustrations

Lot of Six old books on AFRICA and TIBETAn 19th and 20th centuriesWorks illustrated with numerous illustrations (engravings and photographs) and folded maps and plansHalf-bindings with leathers of dif[...]

Period: 19th century

350 €

The Art Of Ancient Japan, Mazenod Editions, 1980 Collection

"THE ART OF ANCIENT JAPAN" by Danielle and Vadime ELISSEEFF. Editions MAZENOD, 1980. Good condition with light wear. Fresh text, richly illustrated. Foxing inside the dust jacket and on the cloth bind[...]

Period: 20th century

150 €
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Armenian Arts Mazenod Editions 1987 Collection

"ARMENIAN ARTS" by Jean-Michel THIERRY. Editions MAZENOD, 1987. Good condition with light wear. Fresh text, richly illustrated. Foxing inside the dust jacket and on the cloth binding (sporadic). Colle[...]

Period: 20th century

130 €
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Travels And Adventures In Canada And The Indian Territories 1809

"Travels and adventures in Canada and the Indian territories between the years 1760 and 1776 in two parts".Alexander Henry Printed and published by I. Riley New York 1809Original edition330 pagesForma[...]

Period: 19th century

580 €

Cities And Countryside Of Algeria By Georges Marçais. Copy 72.

Cities and countryside of Algeria, book by Georges Marçais decorated with 54 etchings by Jean Berseier, Etienne  Bouchaud and Eugene Corneau. This work, published under the patronage of the Algerian c[...]

Period: 20th century

380 €

New Illustrated Mythology Jean Richepin French Academy Tomes I & Ii

"NEW ILLUSTRATED MYTHOLOGY" by Jean RICHEPIN of the French Academy in 1920/1921. Good condition with light wear, notably the corners are bumped. Text is fresh except for some very light browning. Volu[...]

Period: 20th century

250 €
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Gilodi (solange) - Poems From Alsace. Colmar, Alsatia, 1948, Dedication From The Author, Beautiful Binding.

GILODI (Solange) - Poems from Alsace. Colmar, Alsatia, 1948; octavo, 195 pp., full green morocco binding signed Koechlin, spine with 4 raised bands, gilt top edge, cover preserved, dotted with a gold-[...]

Period: 20th century

150 €
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