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  • Rowlandson the Caricaturist: A Selection from His Works with Anecdotal Descriptions of His Famous Caricatures and a Sketch of His Life, Times, and Contemporaries by GREGO, Joseph.
    GREGO, Joseph.
    Rowlandson the Caricaturist: A Selection from His Works with Anecdotal Descriptions of His Famous Caricatures and a Sketch of His Life, Times, and Contemporaries

    London: Chatto & Windus, 1880. A very nice First Edition of this two volume selection of Rowlandson's work.Half red leather over red buckram boards. The leather is bright and profusely decorated in gilt. The boards are a little rubbed and have moderate marking to them. An attractive set. Armourial bookplates to the inside board of each volume. Volume two has splitting to the front hinge with some loss of end paper surface, but still holding well. Both volumes have light to moderate foxing to them. A "biographical sketch" of Rowlandson is followed by a detailed chronological study of his caricatures. There is a useful "chronological summary of subjects, social and political caricatures, engraved by or after Thomas Rowlandson" An…

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    London: Chatto & Windus, 1880. A very nice First Edition of this two volume selection of Rowlandson's work.Half red leather over red buckram boards. The leather is bright and profusely decorated in gilt. The boards are a little rubbed and have moderate marking to them. An attractive set. Armourial bookplates to the inside board of each volume. Volume two has splitting to the front hinge with some loss of end paper surface, but still holding well. Both volumes have light to moderate foxing to them. A "biographical sketch" of Rowlandson is followed by a detailed chronological study of his caricatures. There is a useful "chronological summary of subjects, social and political caricatures, engraved by or after Thomas Rowlandson" An essential addition to any Rowlandson collection. xv, 378., xi, 454 pp. 290 by 230mm (11½ by 9 inches).

    . Un très bel exemplaire de cette sélection en deux volumes de l'œuvre de Rowlandson. Demi-cuir rouge sur des planches de bougran rouge. Le cuir est brillant et abondamment décoré de dorures. Les planches sont un peu frottées et portent des marques modérées. Un ensemble attrayant. Un ex-libris armorié figure à l'intérieur de chaque volume. Le volume 2 présente une fissure à la charnière avant avec une perte de la surface du papier de fin, mais il tient encore bien. Les deux volumes présentent des rousseurs légères à modérées. Une "esquisse biographique" de Rowlandson est suivie d'une étude chronologique détaillée de ses caricatures. Un résumé chronologique des sujets, des caricatures sociales et politiques, gravées par ou d'après Thomas Rowlandson, est également utile. 290 x 230 mm

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  • Royaume d'Angleterre, Partie Méridionale. by BONNE, Rigobert
    BONNE, Rigobert
    Royaume d'Angleterre, Partie Méridionale. Par M. Bonne, Ingenieur-Hydrographe de la Marine.

    Paris: Hôtel de Thou, 1787. Delightfully detailed hand coloured double-page map of the southern part of England from 'Atlas encyclopédique, contenant la géographie ancienne, et quelques cartes sur la géographie du moyen age, la géographie moderne, et les cartes relatives à la géographie physique' by Rigobert Bonne and Nicolas Desmarest. Also shows part of Southern Ireland, Northern France and the Channel Islands and Isles of Scilly.
    In a very good condition, with colours bright, and no markings or foxing. Map: 345 x 235 mm (13½ x 9¼ inches). Rigobert Bonne (1727-1794) was an influential French cartographer of the late-eighteenth century. The detail and precision of his geography, make Bonne an important figure in mapping history.
    Whole item: 420…

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    Paris: Hôtel de Thou, 1787. Delightfully detailed hand coloured double-page map of the southern part of England from 'Atlas encyclopédique, contenant la géographie ancienne, et quelques cartes sur la géographie du moyen age, la géographie moderne, et les cartes relatives à la géographie physique' by Rigobert Bonne and Nicolas Desmarest. Also shows part of Southern Ireland, Northern France and the Channel Islands and Isles of Scilly.
    In a very good condition, with colours bright, and no markings or foxing. Map: 345 x 235 mm (13½ x 9¼ inches). Rigobert Bonne (1727-1794) was an influential French cartographer of the late-eighteenth century. The detail and precision of his geography, make Bonne an important figure in mapping history.
    Whole item: 420 x 295 mm (16½ x 11½ inches). Carte double page colorée à la main délicieusement détaillée de la partie sud de l'Angleterre de 'Atlas encyclopédique, contenant la géographie ancienne, et quelques cartes sur la géographie du moyen age, la géographie moderne, et les cartes relatives à la géographie physique' par Rigobert Bonne et Nicolas Desmarest. Montre également une partie du sud de l'Irlande, du nord de la France et des îles anglo-normandes et des îles Scilly.
    En très bon état, avec des couleurs vives, et sans marques ni rousseurs. Carte : 345 x 235 mm (13½ x 9¼ pouces). Rigobert Bonne (1727-1794) était un cartographe français influent de la fin du XVIIIe siècle. Le détail et la précision de sa géographie font de Bonne une figure importante de l'histoire de la cartographie.
    Article entier : 420 x 295 mm

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  • Signed by Dulac to limitation page
    Rubáiyát de Omar Kháyyám. by FITZGERALD, Edward
    FITZGERALD, Edward
    Rubáiyát de Omar Kháyyám.

    Paris: L' Edition d'Art - H. Piazza & Cie, 1910. Deluxe Edition in French, printed on Japan paper, # 224 of 300, signed by Edmond Dulac. Translated in to French by Edmond Dulac, from Fitzgerald's 1859 translation - Persian to English - of a selection of quatrains attributed to Omar Kháyyám; "The Astronomer Poet of Persia". Twenty beautiful tipped-in colour plates, each with its original captioned tissue-guard. Book is in a very good condition. In protective glassine covering, and within original decorative card slipcase. 20 beautiful tipped-in colour plates, each with its original captioned tissue-guard. Glassine cover is torn at top and bottom of spine. Spine itself also has a small tear. Appears to be from being put into…

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    Paris: L' Edition d'Art - H. Piazza & Cie, 1910. Deluxe Edition in French, printed on Japan paper, # 224 of 300, signed by Edmond Dulac. Translated in to French by Edmond Dulac, from Fitzgerald's 1859 translation - Persian to English - of a selection of quatrains attributed to Omar Kháyyám; "The Astronomer Poet of Persia". Twenty beautiful tipped-in colour plates, each with its original captioned tissue-guard. Book is in a very good condition. In protective glassine covering, and within original decorative card slipcase. 20 beautiful tipped-in colour plates, each with its original captioned tissue-guard. Glassine cover is torn at top and bottom of spine. Spine itself also has a small tear. Appears to be from being put into accompanying slipcase. Slipcase has been bumped on the corners. Book is weak at front hinge. Unpaginated. 300 x 240 mm (11¾ x 9½ inches). Tirage de luxe, imprimé sur papier Japon, n° 224 sur 300, signé par Edmond Dulac. Traduit en français par Edmond Dulac, à partir de la traduction de Fitzgerald de 1859 - du persan vers l'anglais - d'une sélection de quatrains attribués à Omar Kháyyám ; "Le poète astronome de Perse". Vingt belles planches en couleurs renversées, chacune avec son protège-tissu légendé d'origine. Le livre est en très bon état. Dans une couverture de protection en cristal et dans un étui en carton décoratif d'origine. 20 superbes planches en couleur avec pointes, chacune avec son protège-tissu légendé d'origine. La couverture glassine est déchirée en haut et en bas du dos. La colonne vertébrale elle-même a également une petite déchirure. Semble provenir d'être mis dans l'étui d'accompagnement. L'étui a été cogné sur les coins. Le livre est faible au niveau de la charnière avant. Non paginé. 300 x 240 mm

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  • Signé par Dulac à la page de limitation.
    Rubáiyát de Omar Kháyyám. Illustrations de Edmond Dulac. by FITZGERALD, Edward
    FITZGERALD, Edward
    Rubáiyát de Omar Kháyyám. Illustrations de Edmond Dulac.

    Paris: L' Edition d'Art - H. Piazza & Cie, 1910. A beautiful edition in French, printed on velin paper, # 576 of 700, signed by Edmond Dulac. (This "Edition ordinaire" was not generally signed, but this copy is). Bound up in a lovely half leather binding by Jean Petit. Marbled boards, with dark brown leather and an attractive gilt decorated spine. Text in French. Laid in to the front of the volume, is the original soft cover, and the publisher's prospectus / specimen from 1910. This comprises the advertising leaf with colophon details, a second coy of the gilt decorated title page, one of the illustrated plates and some sample pages. There is also a brief life of Kháyyám,…

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    Paris: L' Edition d'Art - H. Piazza & Cie, 1910. A beautiful edition in French, printed on velin paper, # 576 of 700, signed by Edmond Dulac. (This "Edition ordinaire" was not generally signed, but this copy is). Bound up in a lovely half leather binding by Jean Petit. Marbled boards, with dark brown leather and an attractive gilt decorated spine. Text in French. Laid in to the front of the volume, is the original soft cover, and the publisher's prospectus / specimen from 1910. This comprises the advertising leaf with colophon details, a second coy of the gilt decorated title page, one of the illustrated plates and some sample pages. There is also a brief life of Kháyyám, before the numbered colophon containing Dulac's signature. Then the title proper. Translated in to French by Edmond Dulac, from Fitzgerald's 1859 translation - Persian to English - of a selection of quatrains attributed to Omar Kháyyám; "The Astronomer Poet of Persia". 21 beautiful tipped-in colour plates, (The 20 called for and a duplicate in the prospectus), each with its original captioned tissue-guard. Book is in a very good condition. with just a little rubbing to the binding. Very slight foxing to initial pages. Unpaginated. 300 x 240 mm (11¾ x 9½ inches). Une belle édition en français, imprimée sur papier velin, n° 576 sur 700, signée par Edmond Dulac. (Cette "Edition ordinaire" n'était généralement pas signée, mais cet exemplaire l'était). Relié dans une jolie reliure demi-cuir par Jean Petit. Plats marbrés, cuir brun foncé et joli dos orné de dorures. Texte en français. Placés sur le devant du volume, se trouvent la couverture souple originale et le prospectus / spécimen de l'éditeur de 1910. Il comprend la feuille publicitaire avec des détails de colophon, une deuxième copie de la page de titre décorée de dorure, l'une des planches illustrées et quelques exemples de pages. Il y a aussi une brève vie de Kháyyám, avant le colophon numéroté contenant la signature de Dulac. Puis le titre propre. Traduit en français par Edmond Dulac, à partir de la traduction de Fitzgerald de 1859 - du persan vers l'anglais - d'une sélection de quatrains attribués à Omar Kháyyám ; "Le poète astronome de Perse". 21 belles planches en couleurs renversées, (Les 20 demandées et un duplicata dans le prospectus), chacune avec son protège-tissu légendé d'origine. Le livre est en très bon état. avec juste un peu de frottement sur la reliure. Très légères rousseurs aux premières pages. Non paginé. 300 x 240 mm

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  • Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam by FITZGERALD, Edward
    FITZGERALD, Edward
    Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam Illuminated by Sangorski and Sutcliffe.

    London: Siegle, Hill & Co, 1910. Attractive full cloth binding elaborately stamped in gilt with a peacock motif. Spine title in gilt in a floral motif. Poetry, beautifully illustrated with 12 magnificent colour plates and illuminated letters by F. Sangorski & G. Sutcliffe. Unpaginated. 310 x 235 mm (12¼ x 9¼ inches). Text in English. Boards rubbed at corners, spine skillfully repaired, light foxing throughout. Overall in a very good condition.

    Book ID: 2587
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  • Illustrated by Quentin Blake
    Ryhme Stew by DAHL, Roald
    DAHL, Roald
    Ryhme Stew

    London: Jonathan Cape, 1989. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Contains 80 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. 78 pp. 245 x 195 mm (9¾ x 7¾ inches). Small gift inscription to the front free end paper. Very good condition book, in good condition unclipped dust jacket. In archive acetate film protection.

    Book ID: 2069
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  • Rythme des collines. by CHAUMEL, Alfred
    CHAUMEL, Alfred
    Rythme des collines.

    Tananarive: Imprimerie des Arts Graphiques, 1933. Tales of Madagascar superbly illustrated with etchings by Urbain-Faurec.
    Total limitation of 215 copies - this is #31 / 215 on superior Navarre-Voiron paper, signed by both Chaumel and Urbain-Faurec. Held in the original raffia covered folder with cloth spine and label. This is in excellent condition, with some fading to the gilt titles on the label. Some splitting to the cloth on the rear spine of the folder. Inside, the book is presented loose in sheets with a blank cover. Very nice condition with just a little handling. Each of the engraved plates is a good, deep impression with a loose tissue guard. Unpaginated. 340 by 260mm (13½ by 10¼ inches).

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    Tananarive: Imprimerie des Arts Graphiques, 1933. Tales of Madagascar superbly illustrated with etchings by Urbain-Faurec.
    Total limitation of 215 copies - this is #31 / 215 on superior Navarre-Voiron paper, signed by both Chaumel and Urbain-Faurec. Held in the original raffia covered folder with cloth spine and label. This is in excellent condition, with some fading to the gilt titles on the label. Some splitting to the cloth on the rear spine of the folder. Inside, the book is presented loose in sheets with a blank cover. Very nice condition with just a little handling. Each of the engraved plates is a good, deep impression with a loose tissue guard. Unpaginated. 340 by 260mm (13½ by 10¼ inches).

    . Les Contes de Madagascar superbement illustrés par les eaux-fortes d'Urbain-Faurec.
    Limité à 215 exemplaires - celui-ci est le n° 31 / 215 sur papier Navarre-Voiron de qualité supérieure, signé par Chaumel et Urbain-Faurec. Conservé dans la chemise d'origine recouverte de raphia, avec dos et étiquette en tissu. L'ouvrage est en excellent état, avec une légère décoloration des titres dorés sur l'étiquette. La toile du dos de la chemise est un peu fendue. A l'intérieur, le livre est présenté en feuilles détachées avec une couverture vierge. Très bel état avec juste un peu de manipulation. Chacune des planches gravées est une bonne impression profonde avec une garde de tissu détachée. Non paginé. 340 x 260 mm

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  • Rythmes et Chants Dans le Renouveau. by BEAUDUIN, Nicolas
    BEAUDUIN, Nicolas
    Rythmes et Chants Dans le Renouveau.

    Paris: Jacques Povolozky et Cie, 1920. First Edition. Original soft covers. Illustration by G.H. Sabbach to the front cover. Signed by the author to the poet and author Gaston Sauvebois. The cover has a little creasing and edge wear. Pages are a little brittle, and darkened. Binding slightly loose to the top edge. Still, a scarce item, and particularly when signed. Beauduin was a French experimental poet, closely connected to futurism and simultaneism. Text in French. 195 x 145 mm (7¾ x 5¾ inches). Première édition. Couvertures souples originales. Illustration de la couverture par G.H. Sabbach. Signé par l'auteur au poète et auteur Gaston Sauvebois. La couverture a un peu de plis et d'usure des bords. Les pages sont…

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    Paris: Jacques Povolozky et Cie, 1920. First Edition. Original soft covers. Illustration by G.H. Sabbach to the front cover. Signed by the author to the poet and author Gaston Sauvebois. The cover has a little creasing and edge wear. Pages are a little brittle, and darkened. Binding slightly loose to the top edge. Still, a scarce item, and particularly when signed. Beauduin was a French experimental poet, closely connected to futurism and simultaneism. Text in French. 195 x 145 mm (7¾ x 5¾ inches). Première édition. Couvertures souples originales. Illustration de la couverture par G.H. Sabbach. Signé par l'auteur au poète et auteur Gaston Sauvebois. La couverture a un peu de plis et d'usure des bords. Les pages sont un peu cassantes et noircies. Reliure légèrement lâche sur le bord supérieur. Encore un objet rare, et particulièrement lorsqu'il est signé. Beauduin était un poète expérimental, étroitement lié au futurisme et au simultanéisme. 195 × 145 mm

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  • S. S. Pie IX by VEUILLOT, Louis.
    VEUILLOT, Louis.
    S. S. Pie IX Celebrites Catholiques

    Edition: First Edition

    Paris: Victor Palme, 1863. Original yellow paper covers. black titles, with adverts for other works to the inside and outside of the covers. Frontis engraving of Pope Pius IX. Has the "Timbre Imperial Seine" and 5 cent. tax paid stamp to the first page. Very nice condition. There. Veuillot was a French Ultramontane (one who puts the authority of the Pope above all secular authority in all matters) and wrote much in support of the Papacy, and particularly criticizing more Liberal Catholics of the time. His work for the Papacy was recognised by Pius IX, the subject of this work. There is a touch of darkening to the paper covers. Otherwise, a clean and tidy copy, inside and out.…

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    Paris: Victor Palme, 1863. Original yellow paper covers. black titles, with adverts for other works to the inside and outside of the covers. Frontis engraving of Pope Pius IX. Has the "Timbre Imperial Seine" and 5 cent. tax paid stamp to the first page. Very nice condition. There. Veuillot was a French Ultramontane (one who puts the authority of the Pope above all secular authority in all matters) and wrote much in support of the Papacy, and particularly criticizing more Liberal Catholics of the time. His work for the Papacy was recognised by Pius IX, the subject of this work. There is a touch of darkening to the paper covers. Otherwise, a clean and tidy copy, inside and out. Couvertures originales en papier jaune. titres noirs, avec des publicités pour d'autres œuvres à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur des couvertures. Gravure Frontis du Pape Pie IX. A la Seine Impériale Timbre et 5 cent. timbre fiscal payé à la première page. Très bel état. Là. Veuillot était un ultramontain français (celui qui place l'autorité du pape au-dessus de toute autorité séculière dans tous les domaines) et a beaucoup écrit en faveur de la papauté, et en particulier en critiquant les catholiques libéraux de l'époque. Son travail pour la papauté a été reconnu par Pie IX, le sujet de cet ouvrage. est une touche d'assombrissement sur les couvertures en papier. Sinon, un exemplaire propre et bien rangé, à l'intérieur comme à l'extérieur. 32 pp.

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  • Sacred Drama: JOAN OF ARC by TURK, S. A.
    TURK, S. A.
    Sacred Drama: JOAN OF ARC Written in commemoration of the Beatification of Blessed Joan of Arc, Low Sunday 1909.

    Edition: First Edition

    Barnet: St Andrew's Press, 1909. First edition. Pink paper covers, stapled. The cover of this slim paperback states that it receives "Blessing of Holy Father Pius X on Literary Work". Mainly clean pink paper, with a little nicking to the edges and slight marking. Internally clean and tidy, with a touch of darkening. A little rusting to the staples. 16 pages.
    COPAC cites only the BL copy of this work. Sheila Agnes Turk was the pseudonym of Sarah Ann Agnes Turk (1859–1927). A Catholic writer, buried in Nottingham Cemetery.

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  • Sacred Dramas: by MORE, Hannah
    MORE, Hannah
    Sacred Dramas: Chiefly intended for Young Persons. The subjects taken from the Bible. To which is added Sensibility: An Epistle.

    Edition: Reprint

    London: T. Cadell & W. Davies, 1820. Twenty Second edition. A nice little (12mo) copy of this work. Half tan leather with gilt decoration and titles to the spine. Marbled boards. Frontis portrait of Hannah More. Vignette to the title page. Religious moral tales for children.
    The leather is a little dulled but without chips or tears. A touch of handling to the edges of the boards. Internally very clean and strong. There are a couple of different owner's signatures to the end papers. Nice clean impression to the frontis and text throughout. 200 pages.

    Book ID: 1725
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  • Sacred Scenes From Our Ladye's Life, Arranged as Sacred Dramas. by KERSHAW, Isabelle
    KERSHAW, Isabelle
    Sacred Scenes From Our Ladye's Life, Arranged as Sacred Dramas.

    Edition: First Edition

    London: Burns & Oates, 1909. A decent copy of this scarce first edition. Clean and tidy pale blue boards with gilt titles to the front board. There is a touch of rubbing and darkening to the spine only. No wrapper. Internally clean and tidy with a little foxing to the end papers. 140, (iv) pp. Musical Notation.

    Book ID: 1101
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  • Sacred Succession: Or, A Priesthood by a Divine Right by HUME, William
    HUME, William
    Sacred Succession: Or, A Priesthood by a Divine Right Origenated, Stated and Maintain'd thro' several Changes and Dangers of the Militant Church.

    Edition: First Edition

    London: Jonah Bowyer, 1710. Contemporary full leather. Speckled calf, with attractive blind stamped design to the front and rear board. 20th C. owner's bookplate to the front paste down. early owner's signature to the front end paper. Half title, contents to the rear. The author outlines a moderate vindication for the Church of England priesthood. Sections on avoiding the perils of Popery, Presbyterianism and Islam (or the "Mahometan impostures" as he calls them). The book opens with the sentiment. "An infidel in the Church, may very aptly be compared to a Monkey in a Glass-Shop" The boards are still clean and attractive. There is a little bumping to the edges, but not too much. The spine is a little…

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    London: Jonah Bowyer, 1710. Contemporary full leather. Speckled calf, with attractive blind stamped design to the front and rear board. 20th C. owner's bookplate to the front paste down. early owner's signature to the front end paper. Half title, contents to the rear. The author outlines a moderate vindication for the Church of England priesthood. Sections on avoiding the perils of Popery, Presbyterianism and Islam (or the "Mahometan impostures" as he calls them). The book opens with the sentiment. "An infidel in the Church, may very aptly be compared to a Monkey in a Glass-Shop" The boards are still clean and attractive. There is a little bumping to the edges, but not too much. The spine is a little rubbed, and there is no gilt to the titles so they are very faintly embossed. Internally the book is clean and tidy with just a little darkening to the page edges. William Hume (1651-1714) was the Vicar of Tavistock and Milton Abbot in Devon from 1696-1714. His son (John Hume) became Bishop of Bristol, Oxford, and Salisbury. xxiii, [i], 410, [6]. pp.

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  • Sacrosancti et Oecumenici Concilii Tridentini Paulo III, Iulio III et Pio IV, PP. MM by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Sacrosancti et Oecumenici Concilii Tridentini Paulo III, Iulio III et Pio IV, PP. MM Celebrati Canones et Decreta Quid in hac editione praestitu[m] sit, sequens Philippi Chiffletii, Abb. Balernensis et Eccl. Vesontinae Canonici et Vic.Generalis, Praefatio indicabit

    Coloniae Agrippinae (Cologne): Corn ab Egmond, 1644. In full brown calf, with gilt stamped decoration to spine and gilt banding to boards. Title on red morocco label to spine. In Latin. Complete with beautiful copper engraved title page and the three full-page plates depicting Popes Paul III, Julius III and Pius IV.
    Boards are rubbed, particularly to corners - but still very good. Gilt is still all bright. Delightful engraved ex-libris bookplate to front pastedown, from Bibliothèque Congregation de Notre-Dame des Oiseaux, Paris. Neatly written in ink, the letters A.E. to top right of title page. Limited foxing. Some historic neat ink notes made to a few pages. Last leaf and blank pages at rear have tiny worm…

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    Coloniae Agrippinae (Cologne): Corn ab Egmond, 1644. In full brown calf, with gilt stamped decoration to spine and gilt banding to boards. Title on red morocco label to spine. In Latin. Complete with beautiful copper engraved title page and the three full-page plates depicting Popes Paul III, Julius III and Pius IV.
    Boards are rubbed, particularly to corners - but still very good. Gilt is still all bright. Delightful engraved ex-libris bookplate to front pastedown, from Bibliothèque Congregation de Notre-Dame des Oiseaux, Paris. Neatly written in ink, the letters A.E. to top right of title page. Limited foxing. Some historic neat ink notes made to a few pages. Last leaf and blank pages at rear have tiny worm damage. Overall, a very good copy. 328, LXIX [28] pp. 135 x 85 mm (5¼ x 3¼ inches). En plein veau brun, à décor estampé doré au dos et à bandes dorées aux plats. Titre sur pièce de maroquin rouge au dos. En latin. Complet avec une belle page de titre gravée sur cuivre et les trois planches à pleine page représentant les papes Paul III, Jules III et Pie IV.
    Les planches sont frottées, en particulier aux coins - mais toujours très bonnes. La dorure est encore toute brillante. Ravissant ex-libris gravé à contrecollé avant, provenant de la Bibliothèque Congrégation de Notre-Dame des Oiseaux, Paris. Soigneusement écrit à l'encre, les lettres A.E. en haut à droite de la page de titre. Rousseurs limités. Quelques notes historiques à l'encre soignées sur quelques pages. La dernière feuille et les pages blanches à l'arrière ont de minuscules dommages causés par les vers. Dans l'ensemble, un très bon exemplaire. 328, LXIX [28] p. 135 x 85 mm

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  • Sado maso chic. by Rémy - KORVIN, Michael, SAINT-MARTIN, Alexandra & WALET, Bernard.
    Rémy - KORVIN, Michael, SAINT-MARTIN, Alexandra & WALET, Bernard.
    Sado maso chic.

    Paris: Albin Michel, 1995. A collection of illustrations and sado masochistic work by Remy. Some accompanying text in French. Hardback laminated boards. Attractive illustrations, Excellent condition throughout. 96 pages. 295 by 225mm (11½ by 8¾ inches).

    Book ID: 2749
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  • Sainte Gudule. by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Sainte Gudule. Patronne de la bonne ville de Bruxelles. Illustrations De Marthe Sigart.

    Bruxelles: Foyer Des Orphelins, [1920]. First edition. In illustrated soft covers. Constitutes one page of music and then seven pages of poetry / song lyrics and illustrations telling the story of Sainte Gudule (Gudula); one of the two Roman Catholic patron saints of Brussels (Bruxelles). Text in French. Undated, but circa 1920. Soft covers have edge wear, and are darkened. Internally the book is in a very good condition. 320 x 250 mm (12½ x 9¾ inches). Première édition. En couvertures souples illustrées. Constitue une page de musique puis sept pages de poésie / paroles de chansons et illustrations racontant l'histoire de Sainte Gudule (Gudule); l'un des deux saints patrons catholiques romains de Bruxelles (Bruxelles). Texte en français. Non…

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    Bruxelles: Foyer Des Orphelins, [1920]. First edition. In illustrated soft covers. Constitutes one page of music and then seven pages of poetry / song lyrics and illustrations telling the story of Sainte Gudule (Gudula); one of the two Roman Catholic patron saints of Brussels (Bruxelles). Text in French. Undated, but circa 1920. Soft covers have edge wear, and are darkened. Internally the book is in a very good condition. 320 x 250 mm (12½ x 9¾ inches). Première édition. En couvertures souples illustrées. Constitue une page de musique puis sept pages de poésie / paroles de chansons et illustrations racontant l'histoire de Sainte Gudule (Gudule); l'un des deux saints patrons catholiques romains de Bruxelles (Bruxelles). Texte en français. Non daté, mais vers 1920. Les couvertures souples ont des bords usés et sont noircies. L'intérieur du livre est en très bon état. 320 x 250 mm

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  • Salute to Jazz. by Newport Jazz Festival
    Newport Jazz Festival
    Salute to Jazz.

    New York: Festival Productions Inc. Scarce. Softback Newport Jazz Festival program from 1968. That year the festival was July 4-7. Featuring (among others): Nina Simone, Count Basie, Dionne Warwick, Duke Ellington, Hugh Masekela, Ray Charles, Dizzy Gillespie, Mongo Santamaria etc. With features, b/w photos, biog. details - plus adverts from the time etc. A little handled on covers, but inside very clean; overall in very good condition. 280 x 220 mm (11 x 8¾ inches).

    Book ID: 3462
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  • Scène romantique avec Pierrot et Urlequin - signée by HARDY, Jean
    HARDY, Jean
    Scène romantique avec Pierrot et Urlequin - signée

    Paris: Galerie Lutetia, 1926. Signed oval shape drypoint etching with aquatint, and small detail coloured by hand. Circa 1926, Paris. The etching depicts Pierrot in an embrace with a woman, watched from the bushes by Harlequin. The work is signed in pencil by Jean Hardy on the bottom, lower right. Numbered in pencil # 165 of 350. In plate: Paris, copyright Galerie Lutetia. Print is now unframed, in excellent condition, with just the edges showing signs of previous framing. 510 x 610 mm (20 x 24 inches). Gravure à la pointe sèche de forme ovale signée à l'aquatinte, et petit détail colorié à la main. Vers 1926, Paris. La gravure représente Pierrot dans une étreinte avec une femme, observé…

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    Paris: Galerie Lutetia, 1926. Signed oval shape drypoint etching with aquatint, and small detail coloured by hand. Circa 1926, Paris. The etching depicts Pierrot in an embrace with a woman, watched from the bushes by Harlequin. The work is signed in pencil by Jean Hardy on the bottom, lower right. Numbered in pencil # 165 of 350. In plate: Paris, copyright Galerie Lutetia. Print is now unframed, in excellent condition, with just the edges showing signs of previous framing. 510 x 610 mm (20 x 24 inches). Gravure à la pointe sèche de forme ovale signée à l'aquatinte, et petit détail colorié à la main. Vers 1926, Paris. La gravure représente Pierrot dans une étreinte avec une femme, observé depuis les buissons par Arlequin. L'oeuvre est signée au crayon par Jean Hardy en bas, en bas à droite. Numéroté au crayon # 165 sur 350. Dans la planche : Paris, copyright Galerie Lutetia. L'impression est maintenant non encadrée, en excellent état, avec juste les bords montrant des signes d'encadrement précédent. 510 x 610 mm (20 x 24 pouces).

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    Book ID: 2984
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  • Sculptor with a drawing by SCHMIDT, Martin Johann & LANDERER, Ferdinand.
    SCHMIDT, Martin Johann & LANDERER, Ferdinand.
    Sculptor with a drawing

    Aug. Vind. [Augustae Vindelcorum] Augsburg, Germany: Johann Christian Leopold, 1760. A lovely copy of this original, first edition engraving by LANDERER after SCHMIDT. Plate 8 from the series "12 character heads". 20cm x 13cm on backing paper of 29cm x 22cm. Clean and tidy engraving on slightly darkened paper. laid onto heavy laid backing paper. A little marking only. Printing details to base of engraving. The backing paper has a crease to the bottom left edge. Identified, named and dated from identical copies in the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Johann Christian Leopold (1699-1755) Print publisher based in Augsburg; son of Joseph Friedrich Leopold (q.v.); published mezzotints after Piazzetta; until 1760 at the earliest. His son Johann Christian Leopold the…

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    Aug. Vind. [Augustae Vindelcorum] Augsburg, Germany: Johann Christian Leopold, 1760. A lovely copy of this original, first edition engraving by LANDERER after SCHMIDT. Plate 8 from the series "12 character heads". 20cm x 13cm on backing paper of 29cm x 22cm. Clean and tidy engraving on slightly darkened paper. laid onto heavy laid backing paper. A little marking only. Printing details to base of engraving. The backing paper has a crease to the bottom left edge. Identified, named and dated from identical copies in the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Johann Christian Leopold (1699-1755) Print publisher based in Augsburg; son of Joseph Friedrich Leopold (q.v.); published mezzotints after Piazzetta; until 1760 at the earliest. His son Johann Christian Leopold the Younger (1729-1779), continued his business under the same name. Ferdinand Landerer (1730 Stein unter der Enns - 1795 Vienna) Engraver. Martin Johann Schmidt (Grafenworth, 1718 - Stein an der Donau 1801) Austrian baroque painter. This is an original antique engraving / print from 1760, not a reproduction.

    . Un bel exemplaire de cette gravure originale de première édition par LANDERER d'après SCHMIDT. Planche 8 de la série "12 têtes de personnages". 20cm x 13cm sur un papier de 29cm x 22cm. Gravure propre et soignée sur papier légèrement assombri, posée sur un support épais. Quelques marques seulement. Détails d'impression à la base de la gravure. Le papier de soutien présente un pli sur le bord inférieur gauche. Identifiée, nommée et datée d'après des copies identiques conservées au Philadelphia Museum of Art. Johann Christian Leopold (1699-1755) Éditeur d'estampes basé à Augsbourg ; fils de Joseph Friedrich Leopold (q.v.) ; a publié des mezzotintes d'après Piazzetta jusqu'en 1760 au plus tôt. Son fils Johann Christian Leopold le Jeune (1729-1779) poursuivit son activité sous le même nom. Ferdinand Landerer (1730 Stein unter der Enns - 1795 Vienne) Graveur. Martin Johann Schmidt (Grafenworth, 1718 - Stein an der Donau 1801) Peintre baroque autrichien. Il s'agit d'une gravure ancienne originale de 1760, et non d'une reproduction.

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    Book ID: 4290
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  • Sea Road to the Indies. by HART, Henry H.
    HART, Henry H.
    Sea Road to the Indies. An account of the voyages and exploits of the Portuguese Navigators, together with the life and times of Dom Vasco Da Gama, Capitao-Mor, Viceroy of India and Count of Vidigueira.

    London: William Hodge and Company, Limited, 1952. First British edition. Hardback. In original unclipped dust jacket. Now in protective wrap. Red cloth with gilt title to spine. The map end papers have some age toning in line with the dust jacket. Inside is clean. The dust jacket has a little age-toning and some light rubbing / chips to the corners. Overall a good example. 296 pages. 225 x 145 mm (8¾ x 5¾ inches).

    Book ID: 2889
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