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  • Abraham Ortelius and the First Atlas. Essays commemorating the Quadricentennial of his Death. 1598 - 1998. by VAN DEN BROECKE, Marcel; VAN DER KROGT, Peter; MEURER, Peter
    VAN DEN BROECKE, Marcel; VAN DER KROGT, Peter; MEURER, Peter
    Abraham Ortelius and the First Atlas. Essays commemorating the Quadricentennial of his Death. 1598 - 1998. With an introduction by Leon Voet.

    Utrecht: Hes Publishers BV, 1998. First edition. Hardback in red publisher's cloth with tipped on colour portrait to front board, with gilt title to front and spine. Fully illustrated in b/w. Fascinating insights in to "the father of historical cartography". Text in English. 432 pages. In very good condition. 310 x 240 mm (12¼ x 9½ inches).

    Book ID: 3864
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  • Abrégé d'histoire Sainte by LHOMOND, Charles François
    LHOMOND, Charles François
    Abrégé d'histoire Sainte avec traduction Française em regard par E. L. Frémont

    Paris: Imprimerie et Librairie Classiques de Jules Delalain, 1840. Part of the Epitome Historiae Sacrae series. A nice dual language (Latin and French) work on the history of the Saints. Half leather binding with gilt decoration and titles to the spine. Marbled boards. A touch of bumping / handling only. Marbled end papers. Internally mainly clean and tidy, with a little marking / darkening to the pages. French and Latin facing pages help with the translation / reading of the text. Originally published in 1827, this was abridged from a longer Latin primer by Lhomond. Overall an attractive copy of this reprint. Charles François Lhomond (1727–1794) was a French priest, grammarian, and educator who was a native of Chaulnes,…

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    Paris: Imprimerie et Librairie Classiques de Jules Delalain, 1840. Part of the Epitome Historiae Sacrae series. A nice dual language (Latin and French) work on the history of the Saints. Half leather binding with gilt decoration and titles to the spine. Marbled boards. A touch of bumping / handling only. Marbled end papers. Internally mainly clean and tidy, with a little marking / darkening to the pages. French and Latin facing pages help with the translation / reading of the text. Originally published in 1827, this was abridged from a longer Latin primer by Lhomond. Overall an attractive copy of this reprint. Charles François Lhomond (1727–1794) was a French priest, grammarian, and educator who was a native of Chaulnes, Somme. [iv], 182. pp. 140 by 90mm (5½ by 3½ inches).

    . Fait partie de la série Epitome Historiae Sacrae. Un bel ouvrage en deux langues (latin et français) sur l'histoire des saints. Reliure en demi-cuir avec décoration et titres dorés au dos. Planches marbrées. Quelques petits chocs et manipulations. Papiers de fin de livre marbrés. A l'intérieur, l'ouvrage est propre et bien rangé, avec un peu de marques et de noircissement sur les pages. Les pages en français et en latin aident à la traduction et à la lecture du texte. Publié à l'origine en 1827, cet ouvrage a été abrégé à partir d'un abécédaire latin plus long de Lhomond. Dans l'ensemble, un bel exemplaire de cette réimpression. Charles François Lhomond (1727-1794) était un prêtre, grammairien et éducateur français originaire de Chaulnes, dans la Somme. [iv], 182. pp. 140 par 90mm

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    Book ID: 4175
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  • Accademia di Religione Cattolica sotto gli auspici di Pio VIII. by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Accademia di Religione Cattolica sotto gli auspici di Pio VIII. Pontefice Massimo Flicemente Regnante.

    Edition: Reprint

    Rome: Accademia di Religione Cattolica: 1830. Soft marbled wrapper. A prospectus for Academy of Catholic religion -including lists of those honorary censors and a list of the topics to be covered at the academy in the next year. Included in the list are Cardinal Wiseman and Cardinal Thomas Weld. This was one of the Papal academies at Rome. The academy was an association of learned men, rather than an academic institution (hence the long list of Cardinals involved!). This academy was founded in 1801 with the aim of defending the dogma and moral teaching of the Church. Monthly meetings allowed for themed discussions. The academy still exists and is located in the palace of the Cancelleria Apostolica. 16 pp.

    Condition: Excellent condition. The wrapper is clean and bright. A nice piece of marbling! Internally clean and tidy throughout with just a very slight creasing.

    Book ID: 1321
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  • Acta Apostolicae Sedis Commentarium Officiale by Collective [Roman Catholic Church]
    Collective [Roman Catholic Church]
    Acta Apostolicae Sedis Commentarium Officiale

    Romae: Typis Polyglottis Vaticanis. First edition. Volumes 1-5 of the Acta Apostolicae*. Vol.1 : 1909 (21 issue: Annus 1) - 20 December 1909 num. 21) / Vol 2 : 1910 (21 issues: Annus 2 20 Jan 1910 num. 1 - 19 December 1910 num. 23) / Vol 3 : 1911 (17 issues: Annus 3 - 16 Jan 1911 num. 1 - 20 December 1911 num. 17 / Vol 4 : 1912 (22 issues: Annus 4 - 15 January 1912 num. 1 - 30 December 1912 num. 22) / Vol. 5 : 1913 (19 Issues: Annus 5 - 25 Jan 1913 issue 1 - 31 December 1913 num. 19) Vol 1 & 2 have White 3/4 cloth with green boards.…

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    Romae: Typis Polyglottis Vaticanis. First edition. Volumes 1-5 of the Acta Apostolicae*. Vol.1 : 1909 (21 issue: Annus 1) - 20 December 1909 num. 21) / Vol 2 : 1910 (21 issues: Annus 2 20 Jan 1910 num. 1 - 19 December 1910 num. 23) / Vol 3 : 1911 (17 issues: Annus 3 - 16 Jan 1911 num. 1 - 20 December 1911 num. 17 / Vol 4 : 1912 (22 issues: Annus 4 - 15 January 1912 num. 1 - 30 December 1912 num. 22) / Vol. 5 : 1913 (19 Issues: Annus 5 - 25 Jan 1913 issue 1 - 31 December 1913 num. 19) Vol 1 & 2 have White 3/4 cloth with green boards. Vol 3-5 have white vellum. black leather labels with gilt titles. Internally mainly clean and tidy, with a little darkening to the page edges. Volume one has a little rubbing to the spine edges. Frontis portrait of Pope Pius X to volume 1.

    These volumes came from the St Birgittae de Sion (Bridgettine) monastery at Chudleigh in Devon. They were donated to the Abbey (and each has an inscription stating this) by the Rev. Benedict Williamson. Wiliamson was a prominent Catholic Architect, and supporter of the Bridgetinnes. He was ordained a priest in 1909 and was behind many of the finest early 20th Century Catholic Churches.

    *Acta Apostolicae Sedis (Latin for "Acts of the Apostolic See"), often cited as AAS, is the official gazette of the Holy See, appearing about twelve times a year. It was established by Pope Pius X on 29 September 1908 with the decree Promulgandi Pontificias Constitutiones, and publication began in January 1909. It contains all the principal decrees, encyclical letters, decisions of Roman congregations, and notices of ecclesiastical appointments. The laws contained in it are to be considered promulgated when published, and effective three months from date of issue, unless a shorter or longer time is specified in the law

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    Book ID: 2868
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  • Acts of Defiance. by ASHLEY, Jack
    ASHLEY, Jack
    Acts of Defiance.

    London: Reindhardt Books in Association with Viking, 1992. First edition. Black cloth with pictorial dust wrapper. Slight handling to the wrapper. Fractional fading to the spine edge. Overall an excellent example. Now in clear protective wrap. Xiii, 370 pp. 240 x 150 mm (9½ x 6 inches).

    Book ID: 2328
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  • Adam's Rib. A defence of woman's sexuality by LANGSTAFF, Josephine.
    LANGSTAFF, Josephine.
    Adam's Rib. A defence of woman's sexuality

    London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1954. First edition (UK Edition). Ruth Herschberger, an American biologist and poet, wrote this work exposing the masculine bias in biology. In the UK this was published under a pseudonym. "One of the most unapologetically feminist works of its time" (Shira Tarrant "When sex became gender"). Today, it is surprisingly scarce. Original dust wrapper. Clean and tidy, with just a few tiny areas of edgewear. Pale blue boards are in excellent condition. Book itself is clean and tidy throughout, with just the odd foxing spot. 224 pages. 200 by 140mm (7¾ by 5½ inches).

    . Première édition (édition britannique). Ruth Herschberger, biologiste et poète américaine, a écrit cet ouvrage qui dénonce les préjugés…

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    London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1954. First edition (UK Edition). Ruth Herschberger, an American biologist and poet, wrote this work exposing the masculine bias in biology. In the UK this was published under a pseudonym. "One of the most unapologetically feminist works of its time" (Shira Tarrant "When sex became gender"). Today, it is surprisingly scarce. Original dust wrapper. Clean and tidy, with just a few tiny areas of edgewear. Pale blue boards are in excellent condition. Book itself is clean and tidy throughout, with just the odd foxing spot. 224 pages. 200 by 140mm (7¾ by 5½ inches).

    . Première édition (édition britannique). Ruth Herschberger, biologiste et poète américaine, a écrit cet ouvrage qui dénonce les préjugés masculins en biologie. Au Royaume-Uni, l'ouvrage a été publié sous un pseudonyme. "L'un des ouvrages les plus résolument féministes de son époque" (Shira Tarrant "When sex became gender"). Aujourd'hui, il est étonnamment rare. Couverture en papier d'origine. Propre et bien rangé, avec juste quelques petites zones d'usure sur les bords. Les planches bleu pâle sont en excellent état. Le livre lui-même est propre et bien rangé, avec juste quelques rousseurs. 224 pages. 200 x 140 mm

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    Book ID: 4253
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  • Adémaï aviateur. by COLLINE, Paul
    COLLINE, Paul
    Adémaï aviateur.

    Paris: Les grandes éditions françaises, 1946. First edition. Numerous illustrations in colour and in black and white in and outside the text. Hardback cover is rather rubbed with a little nicking and edge wear. There is a school / library stamp to title page. Now held under a removable plastic laminate. A few light marks inside. Overall a good copy of this uncommon children's book. 46 pages. 310 by 240mm (12¼ by 9½ inches). Première édition. Nombreuses illustrations en couleurs et en noir et blanc dans et hors texte. La couverture cartonnée est plutôt frottée avec une petite entaille et une usure des bords. Il y a un tampon école/bibliothèque sur la page de titre. Maintenant maintenu sous un…

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    Paris: Les grandes éditions françaises, 1946. First edition. Numerous illustrations in colour and in black and white in and outside the text. Hardback cover is rather rubbed with a little nicking and edge wear. There is a school / library stamp to title page. Now held under a removable plastic laminate. A few light marks inside. Overall a good copy of this uncommon children's book. 46 pages. 310 by 240mm (12¼ by 9½ inches). Première édition. Nombreuses illustrations en couleurs et en noir et blanc dans et hors texte. La couverture cartonnée est plutôt frottée avec une petite entaille et une usure des bords. Il y a un tampon école/bibliothèque sur la page de titre. Maintenant maintenu sous un stratifié en plastique amovible. Quelques légères traces à l'intérieur. Dans l'ensemble, un bon exemplaire de ce livre pour enfants peu commun. 46 pages. 310 par 240 mm

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  • Affiche publicitaire. Bilbille et Cie. Collaborateurs Industriels. Paris. 101, rue Reaumur. by RONDELEUX, M.
    RONDELEUX, M.
    Affiche publicitaire. Bilbille et Cie. Collaborateurs Industriels. Paris. 101, rue Reaumur.

    In the mid 19th century, Bilbille went from Paris to Leipzig fair, via the fabric producing towns of Mulhouse and Saint-Gall, buying and selling fabric samples. This original hand embellished advertising poster has been created to promote an industrial collaboration. It shows a fashionable female of the time in a dress which has been highlighted in places with a lighter colour. We have not been able to find anything else like this online or in auction records. Could it be it was a one-off? In frame, under glass. Size of image: 595 x 470 mm (23½ x 18½ inches).

    . Au milieu du XIXe siècle, Bilbille se rend de Paris à la foire de Leipzig, en passant par les…

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    In the mid 19th century, Bilbille went from Paris to Leipzig fair, via the fabric producing towns of Mulhouse and Saint-Gall, buying and selling fabric samples. This original hand embellished advertising poster has been created to promote an industrial collaboration. It shows a fashionable female of the time in a dress which has been highlighted in places with a lighter colour. We have not been able to find anything else like this online or in auction records. Could it be it was a one-off? In frame, under glass. Size of image: 595 x 470 mm (23½ x 18½ inches).

    . Au milieu du XIXe siècle, Bilbille se rend de Paris à la foire de Leipzig, en passant par les villes productrices de tissus de Mulhouse et Saint-Gall, achetant et vendant des échantillons de tissus. Cette affiche publicitaire originale embellie à la main a été créée pour promouvoir une collaboration industrielle. Il montre une femme à la mode de l'époque dans une robe qui a été rehaussée par endroits d'une couleur plus claire. Nous n'avons pas été en mesure de trouver autre chose comme cela en ligne ou dans les dossiers d'enchères. Se pourrait-il que ce soit une pièce unique ? Dans cadre, sous verre. Taille de l'image : 595 x 470 mm.

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    Book ID: 3896
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  • African Adventure by JAMES, Father. O.M.CAP.
    JAMES, Father. O.M.CAP.
    African Adventure

    Edition: First Edition

    Dublin: Father Mathew Record Office, 1936. Original Red cloth with black embossed titles. Bookplate of Syon Abbey, South Brent to the inside board. Frontis illustration and black and white illus. throughout. Folding map to rear. A very nice copy of this book. The red cloth is clean and tidy, with marginal bumping only. No significant marks. Internally clean and tidy throughout. 202 pp. + Plates.

    Book ID: 1192
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  • Again, Dangerous Visions. by ELLISON, Harlan (Ed.)
    ELLISON, Harlan (Ed.)
    Again, Dangerous Visions.

    Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1972. First edition. In original price clipped dust jacket. An anthology of 46 specially written original science fiction short stories from 42 writers - including Dean Koontz, Ray Bradbury, Ursula K. Le Guin, Gregory Benford and many more. Illustrated in b/w by Ed Emshwiller. Dust jacket is in a good condition with only minor shelf wear, and one very small chip to top at front. Inside, the book is very clean and fresh. Previous owner's gift message in pen to half title. Overall a great copy of the sequel to Ellison's speculative fiction collection from five years previous: Dangerous Visions. The book jacket's description closes by saying "This book takes off where…

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    Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1972. First edition. In original price clipped dust jacket. An anthology of 46 specially written original science fiction short stories from 42 writers - including Dean Koontz, Ray Bradbury, Ursula K. Le Guin, Gregory Benford and many more. Illustrated in b/w by Ed Emshwiller. Dust jacket is in a good condition with only minor shelf wear, and one very small chip to top at front. Inside, the book is very clean and fresh. Previous owner's gift message in pen to half title. Overall a great copy of the sequel to Ellison's speculative fiction collection from five years previous: Dangerous Visions. The book jacket's description closes by saying "This book takes off where Dangerous Visions stopped and it is a better book than Dangerous Visions". 830 pages. 225 x 145 mm (8¾ x 5¾ inches).

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    Book ID: 3957
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  • Age of Surrealism. by FOWLIE, Wallace
    FOWLIE, Wallace
    Age of Surrealism.

    London: Dennis Dobson, 1953. First British edition. Published in hardback in original dust jacket. Russet cloth boards under jacket are clean. Dust jacket is light coloured so has some age toning and grubbiness. The first popularly written history of surrealism in art and literature which has appeared in Great Britain when it was published. Professor Fowlie deals in this book with the artists: Rimbaud, Lautréamont, Breton, Apollinaire, Cocteau, Eluard, Mallarmé, and Picasso. Previous owner's name and stamp to FFEP. Overall good copy. 203 pages. 220 x 150 mm (8¾ x 6 inches).

    Book ID: 3547
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  • Ai Weiwei: On The Table. by PERA, Rosa
    PERA, Rosa
    Ai Weiwei: On The Table.

    Barcelona: La Virreina / La Fábrica, 2014. First edition, in its original clothbound format. Includes photographs from his early years in New York, a selection of his 'altered objects', such as 'Suitcase for Bachelor', and 'One Man-Shoe', plus much more. This book served as both a retrospective of Weiwei's career, and as a companion publication to the exhibition of the same name. With photographs of many of his best-known items, an essay by the exhibition's curator Rosa Pera, and an artist interview conducted by Llucià Homs. Text in Catalan, English and Spanish. As new. Unpaginated [280 pages]. 310 x 230 mm (12¼ x 9 inches).

    Book ID: 2689
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  • Aigle et Palombe au Survol de la Mer. by CHOURAQUI, André
    CHOURAQUI, André
    Aigle et Palombe au Survol de la Mer.

    Reynès: Éditions de l'Eau, 1989. First Edition. Oblong small quarto. Folded gatherings and plates laid in to printed wrappers. In a silk covered slipcase. Six original etchings engraved in black and burins et maniér noires by Albert Woda, and 6 full-page calligraphic interleaves by Franck Lalou. Limited edition of 70 numbered copies on Rives vélin paper for text and natural Arakaji japon for calligraphy, signed by both Woda and Lalou. One of 50 copies numbered from 8 to 57, this is number 24. Silk covering the book has become detached in some areas, and has some stains. Internally the book very good, except for one plate which has stains to it. Each plate is additionally signed in the margin…

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    Reynès: Éditions de l'Eau, 1989. First Edition. Oblong small quarto. Folded gatherings and plates laid in to printed wrappers. In a silk covered slipcase. Six original etchings engraved in black and burins et maniér noires by Albert Woda, and 6 full-page calligraphic interleaves by Franck Lalou. Limited edition of 70 numbered copies on Rives vélin paper for text and natural Arakaji japon for calligraphy, signed by both Woda and Lalou. One of 50 copies numbered from 8 to 57, this is number 24. Silk covering the book has become detached in some areas, and has some stains. Internally the book very good, except for one plate which has stains to it. Each plate is additionally signed in the margin by Woda. Première édition. Petit quarto oblong. Les recueils pliés et les planches sont insérés dans des enveloppes imprimées. Dans un étui recouvert de soie. Six eaux-fortes originales gravées en noir et burins et maniér noires par Albert Woda, et 6 intercalaires calligraphiés à pleine page par Franck Lalou. Tirage limité à 70 exemplaires numérotés sur papier Rives vélin pour le texte et Arakaji japon naturel pour la calligraphie, signés par Woda et Lalou. Un des 50 exemplaires numérotés de 8 à 57, celui-ci est le numéro 24. La soie recouvrant le livre s'est détachée à certains endroits et présente quelques taches. L'intérieur du livre est en très bon état, à l'exception d'une planche qui présente des taches. Chaque planche est signée dans la marge par Woda.

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    Book ID: 2153
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  • Airborne - The New Dance photography of Lois Greenfield. by GREENFIELD, Lois.
    GREENFIELD, Lois.
    Airborne - The New Dance photography of Lois Greenfield.

    San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1998. Softback first edition. Clean and tidy white covers. Internally in excellent condition. Dance photography. 112 pages. 265 by 265mm (10½ by 10½ inches).

    Book ID: 3249
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  • Al Privilegio dell' Immacolate Concezione di Maria Santissima. by ACCOCIAZIONE DI PREGHIERE
    ACCOCIAZIONE DI PREGHIERE
    Al Privilegio dell' Immacolate Concezione di Maria Santissima. Sia Resa in Terra la Maggior Gloria Possible.

    Edition: First Edition

    Rome: First edition. A broadside about the Association of Prayers. Undated, but Circa 1850. Printed in Italian. Presumed 1st edition - no printing details given. Excellent condition. A touch of handling to the edges only. Single sheet folded. Unpaginated - 4pp. 195 x 130 mm (7¾ x 5 inches).

    Book ID: 1308
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  • Aladdin. Ou la lampe merveilleuse. by [GALLAND, Antoine]
    [GALLAND, Antoine]
    Aladdin. Ou la lampe merveilleuse. Livres d'images. 6me Série

    Épinal: Imagerie Pellerin, 1879. Original edition Livres d'images booklet. Hand coloured illustrations. Unpaginated. A little age toned. 18 pages. 255 x 185 mm (10 x 7¼ inches).

    . Édition originale Livres d'images. Illustrations colorées à la main. Non paginé. Un peu d'âge. 18 pages. 255 × 185 mm

    Book ID: 3782
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  • Alastair Campbell. by OBORNE, Peter
    OBORNE, Peter
    Alastair Campbell. New Labour and the Rise of the Media Class.

    Edition: First Edition

    London: Aurum Press Ltd, 1999. Pictorial dust wrapper, over red boards. First edition, signed dedication by author to a political correspondent. Several b/w photos. 240 by 160mm (9½ by 6¼ inches).x, 230 pp. Very good. Both the book and the wrapper are in a very good condition. It has signs of previous use but overall is in tight condition. Although hidden, there is a small damp stain to the inside of the wrapper and corner of front board.

    Book ID: 2028
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  • Album de L'internat 1933 - 1934. by PETIT, Pierre (Ed)
    PETIT, Pierre (Ed)
    Album de L'internat 1933 - 1934.

    Paris: Société Générale des Eaux Minérales de Vittel, 1934. Originaly hardback, faux crocodile skin covered boards with gilt titles. A touch of rubbing to the edges of the front board. Slight bowing to the front board. Blue cloth spine. Unpaginated. Title, memorial to Dr Maurice Casternan - the secretary general of l'association des Ancients Internes until his death in 1933. Frontis illustration showing the Ball of 1933 (a rather rowdy party!). Each hospital in the Paris region is then celebrated with photographs of the medical staff at each, and with their names below. The photographs are taken by Pierre Petit. (They are here printed, rather than tipped in). Often there is also a photograph of the hospital itself. Internally…

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    Paris: Société Générale des Eaux Minérales de Vittel, 1934. Originaly hardback, faux crocodile skin covered boards with gilt titles. A touch of rubbing to the edges of the front board. Slight bowing to the front board. Blue cloth spine. Unpaginated. Title, memorial to Dr Maurice Casternan - the secretary general of l'association des Ancients Internes until his death in 1933. Frontis illustration showing the Ball of 1933 (a rather rowdy party!). Each hospital in the Paris region is then celebrated with photographs of the medical staff at each, and with their names below. The photographs are taken by Pierre Petit. (They are here printed, rather than tipped in). Often there is also a photograph of the hospital itself. Internally clean and tidy throughout. An excellent example 230 x 320 mm (9 x 12½ inches). Relié à l'origine, planches recouvertes de fausse peau de crocodile avec titres dorés. Une touche de frottement sur les bords du plat avant. Légère courbure au premier plat. Dos en toile bleue. Non paginé. Titre, mémorial au Dr Maurice Casternan - le secrétaire général de l'association des Anciens Internes jusqu'à sa mort en 1933. Illustration frontis montrant le Bal de 1933 (une fête plutôt tapageuse !). Chaque hôpital de la région parisienne est ensuite célébré avec des photographies du personnel médical à chacun, et avec leurs noms ci-dessous. Les photographies sont prises par Pierre Petit. (Ils sont ici imprimés, plutôt que renversés). Souvent, il y a aussi une photographie de l'hôpital lui-même. Intérieurement propre et rangé partout. Un excellent exemple de 230 par 320 mm (9 par 12½ pouces).

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    Book ID: 3286
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  • Author signed.
    Album des orchidées d'Europe. by CORREVON, Henry
    CORREVON, Henry
    Album des orchidées d'Europe. 66 planches coloriées.

    Genève: H. Correvon, "Floraire", 1923. Second edition revised and improved. Softback illustrated covers, a little rubbed. Signed inscription by Henry Correvon to the half title page. Complete. With a list of all 66 gorgeous colour plates. 66 pages. 255 x 165 mm (10 x 6½ inches). Deuxième édition revue et améliorée. Couvertures illustrées brochées, un peu frottées. Inscription signée d'Henry Correvon sur la page de faux-titre. Complet. Avec une liste des 66 superbes plaques de couleurs. 66 pages. 255 × 165 mm

    Book ID: 3327
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  • Album du Journal des chasseurs. by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Album du Journal des chasseurs. Collection de 24 sujets de chasse et de courses avec fanfares nouvelles.

    Paris: Au Bureau du Journal, 1840. First Edition. Beautiful suite of 24 lithographs published in the Journal des chasseurs. Depicting hunting scenes, each with captions in French, followed by six leaves of fanfares (text and music printed to one side of leaf only). A scarce item, none for sale and only occasionally at auction. Moderate foxing throughout. Creasing to front free endpaper. In contemporary buckram binding with slight rubbing to the binding. Première édition. 24 planches de scènes de chasse, chacune avec légendes en français, suivies de six feuillets de fanfares (texte et musique imprimés sur un seul côté du feuillet). Un article rare, aucun à vendre et seulement occasionnellement aux enchères. Des rousseurs modérées partout. Pliage à l'avant…

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    Paris: Au Bureau du Journal, 1840. First Edition. Beautiful suite of 24 lithographs published in the Journal des chasseurs. Depicting hunting scenes, each with captions in French, followed by six leaves of fanfares (text and music printed to one side of leaf only). A scarce item, none for sale and only occasionally at auction. Moderate foxing throughout. Creasing to front free endpaper. In contemporary buckram binding with slight rubbing to the binding. Première édition. 24 planches de scènes de chasse, chacune avec légendes en français, suivies de six feuillets de fanfares (texte et musique imprimés sur un seul côté du feuillet). Un article rare, aucun à vendre et seulement occasionnellement aux enchères. Des rousseurs modérées partout. Pliage à l'avant de la page de garde libre. Dans une reliure en bougran de l'époque avec un léger frottement à la reliure.

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    Book ID: 3228
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