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  • The plate volume of this work on toxicology
    Lecons de Medecine Legale - Planches by ORFILA, Mathieu-Joseph-Bonaventure.
    ORFILA, Mathieu-Joseph-Bonaventure.
    Lecons de Medecine Legale - Planches

    Paris: Béchet jeune, 1832. Half leather with marbled boards. Gilt titles to the spine. The hinges of the spine have a little cracking, but are still holding well. Marbled end papers. This is a "First Thus" and seems to be an expanded edition. Originally published by Bechet Jeune between 1823-26, this edition was published in 1832. In addition to the 21 numbered plates, there are 5 marked biz, plus engraved title, so a total of 27 plates.
    7 of the plates are hand coloured. Curiously, every copy I have seen online has 7 hand coloured plates, presumably the same ones. The plates depict poisonous snakes, plants, fungi etc.
    Most of the pages are in very good condition.…

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    Paris: Béchet jeune, 1832. Half leather with marbled boards. Gilt titles to the spine. The hinges of the spine have a little cracking, but are still holding well. Marbled end papers. This is a "First Thus" and seems to be an expanded edition. Originally published by Bechet Jeune between 1823-26, this edition was published in 1832. In addition to the 21 numbered plates, there are 5 marked biz, plus engraved title, so a total of 27 plates.
    7 of the plates are hand coloured. Curiously, every copy I have seen online has 7 hand coloured plates, presumably the same ones. The plates depict poisonous snakes, plants, fungi etc.
    Most of the pages are in very good condition. The title has a touch of darkening and staining to the corners. The first 12 plates have light staining (water?) to the spine edge, not affecting engraving. Tab 2 has loss to the edge (not affecting plate). 3 of the coloured engravings of mushrooms have had closed tears repaired to the rear with archival tape. Not particularly noticeable to the image.
    A pioneering work on forensic medicine. The author is famous for being one of the founders of toxicology. Originally a Spanish chemist, he naturalised in France, and his treatise on poisons was published in 1814. It was in this period, that analytical chemistry provided a new method for identifying toxins.
    Collation: tab 1 - 21, 1 bis, 3 bis, 4 bis, 7 bis, 11 bis these interleaved at the correct leaf.
    21 cm x 13.5 cm. Demi cuir avec planches marbrées. Titres dorés au dos. Les charnières de la colonne vertébrale ont un peu de craquelures, mais tiennent toujours bien. Feuilles de garde marbrées. Il s'agit d'un « Premier Ainsi » et semble être une édition augmentée. Publié à l'origine par Bechet Jeune entre 1823-26, cette édition a été publiée en 1832. En plus des 21 planches numérotées, il y a 5 biz marqués, plus le titre gravé, soit un total de 27 planches. 7 des assiettes sont colorées à la main. Curieusement, chaque exemplaire que j'ai vu en ligne comporte 7 planches colorées à la main, probablement les mêmes. Les plaques représentent des serpents venimeux, des plantes, des champignons, etc. La plupart des pages sont en très bon état. Le titre a une touche de noircissement et de taches dans les coins. Les 12 premières planches présentent une légère tache (eau ?) sur le bord du dos, n'affectant pas la gravure. L'onglet 2 a une perte sur le bord (n'affectant pas la plaque). 3 des gravures colorées de champignons ont eu des déchirures fermées réparées à l'arrière avec du ruban d'archives. Pas particulièrement visible à l'image. Un travail pionnier en médecine légale. L'auteur est célèbre pour être l'un des fondateurs de la toxicologie. Chimiste espagnol à l'origine, il s'est naturalisé en France et son traité sur les poisons a été publié en 1814. C'est à cette époque que la chimie analytique a fourni une nouvelle méthode d'identification des toxines.
    Classement : onglet 1 - 21, 1 bis, 3 bis, 4 bis, 7 bis, 11 bis ces intercalés à la bonne feuille.
    21cm x 13,5cm.

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  • Leonardo da Vinci, Codex Leicester: a masterpiece of science. by DA VINCI, Leonardo
    DA VINCI, Leonardo
    Leonardo da Vinci, Codex Leicester: a masterpiece of science.

    New York: American Museum of Natural History, 1996. After the acquisition of the "Codex Leicester" by Bill Gates in 1994, it was first shown in an exhibition held at the American Museum of Natural History, New York. Named after Thomas Coke - once Earl of Leicester who purchased it in 1717 - this became the most expensive manuscript ever sold. 178 pages - including numerous facsimiles. Still in the publisher's shrinkwrap so has never been opened. 280 x 250 mm (11 x 9¾ inches).

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  • Attractive edition, with bookplate and signature of WHE Baron Van der Borch van Verwolde
    Leonardo Da Vinci, the Anatomist (1452-1519). by McMURRICH, James Playfair
    McMURRICH, James Playfair
    Leonardo Da Vinci, the Anatomist (1452-1519).

    Baltimore: Carnegie Institution of Washington by the Williams & Wilkins Company, 1930. First American Edition. Bound in publisher's blue binding with gilt titles and decorations. With b/w frontispiece (self portrait). Da Vinci's illustrations of the human form were often based on his study of dissected cadavers. This book contains many b/w reproductions of the artist's illustrations. A fascinating insight in to the struggles to study the anatomy of the body. Neat previous owner's name to ffep. Ex libris to front pastedown. Also owner's signature. The owner was Willem Henrik Emile (Emile) baron van der Borch van Verwolde (1910–1943). He was a Dutch resistance fighter and a bibliophile publisher. He had worked with A.A.M. Stols and Buckland Wright to publish…

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    Baltimore: Carnegie Institution of Washington by the Williams & Wilkins Company, 1930. First American Edition. Bound in publisher's blue binding with gilt titles and decorations. With b/w frontispiece (self portrait). Da Vinci's illustrations of the human form were often based on his study of dissected cadavers. This book contains many b/w reproductions of the artist's illustrations. A fascinating insight in to the struggles to study the anatomy of the body. Neat previous owner's name to ffep. Ex libris to front pastedown. Also owner's signature. The owner was Willem Henrik Emile (Emile) baron van der Borch van Verwolde (1910–1943). He was a Dutch resistance fighter and a bibliophile publisher. He had worked with A.A.M. Stols and Buckland Wright to publish quality items. During the war he was a member of Dutch Intelligence. He was arrested by the Germans in 1943, and executed shortly after. Overall very good condition. xx, 265, [viii] pp. 260 x 190 mm (10¼ x 7½ inches). Première édition américaine. Reliure bleue de l'éditeur avec titres et décorations dorés. Avec un frontispice en noir et blanc (autoportrait). Les illustrations de Vinci de la forme humaine étaient souvent basées sur son étude de cadavres disséqués. Ce livre contient de nombreuses reproductions en noir et blanc des illustrations de l'artiste. Un aperçu fascinant des efforts déployés pour étudier l'anatomie du corps. Nom de l'ancien propriétaire à la page de garde. Ex libris sur le pastedown avant. Signature du propriétaire. Le propriétaire était Willem Henrik Emile (Emile) baron van der Borch van Verwolde (1910-1943). C'était un résistant néerlandais et un éditeur bibliophile. Il avait travaillé avec A.A.M. Stols et Buckland Wright pour publier des ouvrages de qualité. Pendant la guerre, il était membre des services de renseignements néerlandais. Il a été arrêté par les Allemands en 1943 et exécuté peu après. Très bon état général. xx, 265, [viii] pp. 260 x 190 mm

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  • Les Albums du "Petit Mécano" - L'AutoPour faire connaître à la jeunesse tous les secrets de l'automobile by GARCIN-JO
    GARCIN-JO
    Les Albums du "Petit Mécano" - L'AutoPour faire connaître à la jeunesse tous les secrets de l'automobile

    Paris: Hachette, 1930. First Edition. A nice copy of this humorous illustrated guide to the motor car. illustrated publisher's cardboard. Plain red canvas spine, front cover illustrated in colour, illustrations to every page, including a large double-page spread featuring an automobile chassis to the centre pages. 32 pages. Slight marking to the front board. The cover and pages are slightly darkened, particularly to the edges, but without any significant damage. It appears that the book has been re-sewn at some point, as the sewn binding is bright and clean to the central pages. A nice copy. 300 x 215 mm

    . Première édition. Un bel exemplaire de ce guide humoristique illustré sur l'automobile. Carton illustré de l'éditeur. Dos toilé…

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    Paris: Hachette, 1930. First Edition. A nice copy of this humorous illustrated guide to the motor car. illustrated publisher's cardboard. Plain red canvas spine, front cover illustrated in colour, illustrations to every page, including a large double-page spread featuring an automobile chassis to the centre pages. 32 pages. Slight marking to the front board. The cover and pages are slightly darkened, particularly to the edges, but without any significant damage. It appears that the book has been re-sewn at some point, as the sewn binding is bright and clean to the central pages. A nice copy. 300 x 215 mm

    . Première édition. Un bel exemplaire de ce guide humoristique illustré sur l'automobile. Carton illustré de l'éditeur. Dos toilé rouge uni, couverture illustrée en couleurs, illustrations à chaque page, dont une grande double page présentant un châssis d'automobile aux pages centrales. 32 pages. Légère marque sur la première page. La couverture et les pages sont légèrement assombries, en particulier sur les bords, mais sans dommages importants. Il semble que le livre ait été recousu à un moment donné, car la reliure cousue est brillante et propre sur les pages centrales. Un bel exemplaire. 300 x 215 mm

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    Book ID: 4270
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  • Histoire d'Amiens de l'Antiquité au XVIIe siècle.
    Les Antiquitez histoires et choses plus remarquables de la ville D'Amiens. by LA MORLIERE, Adrien de
    LA MORLIERE, Adrien de
    Les Antiquitez histoires et choses plus remarquables de la ville D'Amiens. Troisiesme édition dédiée au Roy.

    Paris: Chez Sébastien Cramoisy. Third edition. Full leather binding with gilt decoration and label to the spine. The armorial stamp of the Earl of Malmesbury is in gilt to both the front and rear board. The front board is pretty loose, just holding, and the rear board is completely detached - but still present! Chipping with a little loss to both the top and bottom edge of the spine. Internally, a good, wide margined and clean copy. Title with engraved printer's mark / vignette. The history of Amiens from ancient times to the 17th Century. Text in French. Collation: [14], 409, [8]. [6], 335, [22], (2), 361-441 pp. 360 x 230 mm (14¼ x 9 inches). Troisième édition. Reliure…

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    Paris: Chez Sébastien Cramoisy. Third edition. Full leather binding with gilt decoration and label to the spine. The armorial stamp of the Earl of Malmesbury is in gilt to both the front and rear board. The front board is pretty loose, just holding, and the rear board is completely detached - but still present! Chipping with a little loss to both the top and bottom edge of the spine. Internally, a good, wide margined and clean copy. Title with engraved printer's mark / vignette. The history of Amiens from ancient times to the 17th Century. Text in French. Collation: [14], 409, [8]. [6], 335, [22], (2), 361-441 pp. 360 x 230 mm (14¼ x 9 inches). Troisième édition. Reliure plein cuir avec décor doré et étiquette au dos. Le timbre armorié du comte de Malmesbury est doré sur le panneau avant et arrière. La planche avant est assez lâche, tenant juste, et la planche arrière est complètement détachée - mais toujours présente ! Écaillage avec un peu de perte à la fois sur le bord supérieur et inférieur de la colonne vertébrale. A l'intérieur, bel exemplaire à larges marges et propre. Titre avec cachet d'imprimeur gravé/vignette. L'histoire d'Amiens de l'Antiquité au XVIIe siècle. Texte en français. Classement : [14], 409, [8]. [6], 335, [22], (2), 361-441 p. 360 x 230 mm

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    Book ID: 3328
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  • Les automates truqueś. by BLIND, Adolphe
    BLIND, Adolphe
    Les automates truqueś.

    Genev̀e: Ed́itions Bossard / Ed́ition Ch. Eggimann, 1927. Scarce. First edition. Hardback. Issued in printed soft wrappers, which are now bound in to attractive quarter brown calf with mottled boards. Gilt stamped title to spine. Original front cover has mounted b/w illustration of chess-playing automaton. Author, title and illustration within ornamental border. This work describes false automatons; devices that appear to move, think, and act of their own accord or by clockwork, but are instead controlled by some hidden apparatus or device operated by a conjurer or their assistant. Includes sections on Robert-Houdin, and the chess playing 'The Turk' of Wolfgang von Kempelen. Adolphe Blind was often referred to as 'Professeur Magicus'. Text in French. Back cover printed: Grave…

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    Genev̀e: Ed́itions Bossard / Ed́ition Ch. Eggimann, 1927. Scarce. First edition. Hardback. Issued in printed soft wrappers, which are now bound in to attractive quarter brown calf with mottled boards. Gilt stamped title to spine. Original front cover has mounted b/w illustration of chess-playing automaton. Author, title and illustration within ornamental border. This work describes false automatons; devices that appear to move, think, and act of their own accord or by clockwork, but are instead controlled by some hidden apparatus or device operated by a conjurer or their assistant. Includes sections on Robert-Houdin, and the chess playing 'The Turk' of Wolfgang von Kempelen. Adolphe Blind was often referred to as 'Professeur Magicus'. Text in French. Back cover printed: Grave ́et imprimé par S.A.D.A.G. Genève. In very good condition. Neat ink name to front blank page. [4], 9-80 pages : illustrations, portraits, plans. 255 x 180 mm (10 x 7 inches).

    . Rare. Première édition. Livre relié. L'ouvrage a été publié dans des enveloppes souples blanches imprimées, qui sont maintenant reliées à un beau quart de veau brun avec des planches mouchetées. Titre estampillé en doré au dos. La couverture originale comporte une illustration en noir et blanc d'un automate jouant aux échecs. L'auteur, le titre et l'illustration se trouvent dans une bordure ornementale. Cet ouvrage décrit de faux automates, des appareils qui semblent bouger, penser et agir de leur propre chef ou selon un mécanisme d'horlogerie, mais qui sont au contraire contrôlés par un appareil ou un dispositif caché actionné par un prestidigitateur ou son assistant. Comprend des sections sur Robert-Houdin et 'Le Cosaque' de Wolfgang von Kempelen, qui joue aux échecs. Adolphe Blind était souvent appelé "Professeur Magicus". Le dos de la couverture est imprimé : Grave ́et imprimé par S.A.D.A.G. Genève. En très bon état. Nom à l'encre soignée sur la page vierge avant. [4], 9-80 pages : illustrations, portraits, plans. 255 x 180 mm.

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  • Les Clous de L'Exposition - A series of Political Postcards. by NORWINS, Philippe
    NORWINS, Philippe
    Les Clous de L'Exposition - A series of Political Postcards. 12 cartes postales politiques pour accompagner l'exposition universelle de 1889 à Paris

    Paris: 1889. A complete set of Philippe Norwins' political satire postcards, mocking leading celebrities of the day. Each numbered and signed in the plate. Condition excellent for all twelve, with just a touch of darkening. The satire was harsh. For example the card #1 is entitled "Drumont anaentit ses mites" and mocks the leading Anti-Semite Drumont, who is shown killing moths (jews) with a chemical spray. Includes satires of Sarah Bernhardt & Clemenceau. Cards 6-12 state "6e Serie" to them - but the set is complete. Each card is 100 by 150mm (4 by 6 inches). Un ensemble complet de cartes postales de satire politique de Philippe Norwins, se moquant des principales célébrités de l'époque. Chacun numéroté et signé dans…

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    Paris: 1889. A complete set of Philippe Norwins' political satire postcards, mocking leading celebrities of the day. Each numbered and signed in the plate. Condition excellent for all twelve, with just a touch of darkening. The satire was harsh. For example the card #1 is entitled "Drumont anaentit ses mites" and mocks the leading Anti-Semite Drumont, who is shown killing moths (jews) with a chemical spray. Includes satires of Sarah Bernhardt & Clemenceau. Cards 6-12 state "6e Serie" to them - but the set is complete. Each card is 100 by 150mm (4 by 6 inches). Un ensemble complet de cartes postales de satire politique de Philippe Norwins, se moquant des principales célébrités de l'époque. Chacun numéroté et signé dans la planche. Condition excellente pour les douze, avec juste une touche de noircissement. La satire était dure. Par exemple, la carte #1 est intitulée "Drumont anaentit ses mites" et se moque du principal antisémite Drumont, qui est montré en train de tuer des papillons de nuit (juifs) avec un spray chimique. Chaque carte mesure 100 x 150 mm.

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  • Les Conscrits du travail et l'enseignement professionnel chrétien by TOMEL, Guy [Gabriel Guillemot]
    TOMEL, Guy [Gabriel Guillemot]
    Les Conscrits du travail et l'enseignement professionnel chrétien

    Tours: Alfred Mame et Fils, 1898. First edition of this unusual work on Work from the end of the 19th century by Gabriel Guillemot (1855-1898) here signed under the pseudonym of Guy Tomel, polytechnician, he is also author of "Le Bas du pavement parisien" (1894) etc. Book illustrated with numerous engravings in and out of text in black on the subject of the condition of workers. Contemporary binding with half dark red leather. Gilt titles and lines to the spine. Marbled boards. There is a little fading and rubbing to the boards, but in good strong condition. Marbled end papers. There is a lengthy inked comment to the front end paper, which has been signed to the top. We…

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    Tours: Alfred Mame et Fils, 1898. First edition of this unusual work on Work from the end of the 19th century by Gabriel Guillemot (1855-1898) here signed under the pseudonym of Guy Tomel, polytechnician, he is also author of "Le Bas du pavement parisien" (1894) etc. Book illustrated with numerous engravings in and out of text in black on the subject of the condition of workers. Contemporary binding with half dark red leather. Gilt titles and lines to the spine. Marbled boards. There is a little fading and rubbing to the boards, but in good strong condition. Marbled end papers. There is a lengthy inked comment to the front end paper, which has been signed to the top. We cannot make out the signature though. Internally clean and tidy, with a little darkening to the page edges. Numerous handwritten notes from an anonymous person, in blue pencil in the margins (probably the same hand as the front end paper comments). 270 by 185mm (10¾ by 7¼ inches). 392 pages

    . Première édition de cet ouvrage peu commun sur le Travail de la fin du XIXe siècle par Gabriel Guillemot (1855-1898) ici signé sous le pseudonyme de Guy Tomel, polytechnicien, il est aussi l'auteur de "Le Bas du pavement parisien" (1894) etc. Ouvrage illustré de nombreuses gravures in et hors texte en noir sur le thème de la condition ouvrière. Reliure contemporaine en demi-cuir rouge foncé. Titres et lignes dorés au dos. Planches marbrées. Les planches sont un peu décolorées et frottées, mais elles sont en bon état. Papiers de fin marbrés. Il y a un long commentaire encré sur la première page de garde, qui a été signé en haut. On ne peut cependant pas distinguer la signature. L'intérieur est propre et bien rangé, avec un peu de noircissement sur les bords des pages. Nombreuses notes manuscrites d'une personne anonyme, au crayon bleu dans les marges (probablement de la même main que les commentaires de la page de garde). 270 x 185 mm. 392 pages

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  • Les Cuirassiers de Lyon en 1914. by MICHOUD, Jean
    MICHOUD, Jean
    Les Cuirassiers de Lyon en 1914.

    Lyon: Librairie H. Lardanchet, 1926. First edition. Soft covers. Some pages uncut. Book covers and contents clean. 370 pages - 7 b/w plates. 200 x 150 mm (7¾ x 6 inches). Première édition. Couvertures souples. Certaines pages non coupées. Couvertures et contenu du livre propres. 370 pages - 7 planches. 200 x 150 mm

    Book ID: 3692
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  • Les Harmonies providentielles. by LÉVÊQUE, Charles
    LÉVÊQUE, Charles
    Les Harmonies providentielles. Bibliothèque des Merveilles.

    Paris: Librairie Hachette, 1884. Fourth edition. Hardback book, dark brown half leather with green mottled boards. Text in French. Engraved frontispiece of a starry night, with tissue guard.
    x-304 pp. plates. 185 x 120 mm (7¼ x4¾ inches).

    . 4e édition, revue et augmentée. Livre relié, demi-cuir marron foncé, plats marbrés verts. Frontispice gravé d'une nuit étoilée, avec protège-tissu. x-304 pp. plates. 185 x 120 mm.

    Book ID: 4008
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  • Les Maladies Vénériennes No. 1. by SIBOULET, Dr A.
    SIBOULET, Dr A.
    Les Maladies Vénériennes No. 1.

    Paris: Galliena S.A, 1970. First edition. A record (vinyl) and chart in the Enquete epidemiologiue series. Very nice condition. Double album cover with information and charts. One LP (as issued). Looks to be in unplayed perfect condition, but not tested. Cover is clean and tidy with a touch of bumping only. Health education in French. Of particular interest is the 'chain de contamination' - looking at the gender split shows a few prejudices of the time! 310 by 315mm (12¼ by 12½ inches). Un disque vinyle et un graphique de la série Enquete epidemiologiue. Très bel état. Couverture de l'album double avec des informations et des graphiques. Un disque (tel qu'émis). Semble être en parfait état non joué, mais…

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    Paris: Galliena S.A, 1970. First edition. A record (vinyl) and chart in the Enquete epidemiologiue series. Very nice condition. Double album cover with information and charts. One LP (as issued). Looks to be in unplayed perfect condition, but not tested. Cover is clean and tidy with a touch of bumping only. Health education in French. Of particular interest is the 'chain de contamination' - looking at the gender split shows a few prejudices of the time! 310 by 315mm (12¼ by 12½ inches). Un disque vinyle et un graphique de la série Enquete epidemiologiue. Très bel état. Couverture de l'album double avec des informations et des graphiques. Un disque (tel qu'émis). Semble être en parfait état non joué, mais pas testé. La couverture est propre et bien rangée avec une touche de cognement seulement. Éducation à la santé en français. La « chaîne de contamination » est particulièrement intéressante : l'examen de la répartition entre les sexes montre quelques préjugés de l'époque ! 310 par 315 mm

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  • Les races humaines. by FIGUIER, Louis
    FIGUIER, Louis
    Les races humaines. Ouvrage illustré de 288 gravures dessinées sur bois et de 8 chromolithographies représentant les principaux types des familles humaines.

    Paris: Librairie Hachette et Cie, 1873. Second edition. Hardback in half black leather. Boards are lightly rubbed at edges. All full-page colour plates have tissue guards. A snapshot of race related thinking from the late 1800s. Text in French. 235 x 165 mm (9¼ x 6½ inches). Deuxième édition. Relié en demi cuir noir. Les planches sont légèrement frottées sur les bords. Toutes les planches couleur pleine page ont des protège-tissus. Un instantané de la pensée raciale de la fin des années 1800. Texte en français. 235 × 165 mm

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  • Letters of George Wyndham by WYNDHAM, Guy; WYNDHAM, George
    WYNDHAM, Guy; WYNDHAM, George
    Letters of George Wyndham

    Edinburgh: Privately Printed T. and A. Constable, 1915. First Edition. A two volume collection of letters compiled by George Wyndham's brother Guy. Red cloth hardback boards, each with armourial crest in gilt to front board, and gilt titles to spine. Top edge gilt. Boards are slightly speckled and spine cloth a little faded. Previous owner's name to front of both volumes, dated 1937. Offsetting to FFEP front of both volumes. Volume I: xii, 549 pp. Volume II: vi, 558 pp. 230 x 160 mm (9 x 6¼ inches). Première édition. Une collection de lettres en deux volumes compilée par Guy, le frère de George Wyndham. Carton rigide en toile rouge, avec écusson armorié en doré sur le premier plat,…

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    Edinburgh: Privately Printed T. and A. Constable, 1915. First Edition. A two volume collection of letters compiled by George Wyndham's brother Guy. Red cloth hardback boards, each with armourial crest in gilt to front board, and gilt titles to spine. Top edge gilt. Boards are slightly speckled and spine cloth a little faded. Previous owner's name to front of both volumes, dated 1937. Offsetting to FFEP front of both volumes. Volume I: xii, 549 pp. Volume II: vi, 558 pp. 230 x 160 mm (9 x 6¼ inches). Première édition. Une collection de lettres en deux volumes compilée par Guy, le frère de George Wyndham. Carton rigide en toile rouge, avec écusson armorié en doré sur le premier plat, et titres en doré sur le dos. Le bord supérieur est doré. Les planches sont légèrement mouchetées et la toile du dos est un peu décolorée. Le nom de l'ancien propriétaire figure au début des deux volumes et est daté de 1937. Un décalage est présent sur la page d'accueil de la page de garde des deux volumes. Volume I : xii, 549 pp. Volume II : vi, 558 pp. 230 x 160 mm

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  • Letters written by the late Mrs Birch of Barton Lodge. In the ninety-ninth and hundredth years of her age. by BIRCH, Mary Newell, John William Newell Birch [Editor]
    BIRCH, Mary Newell, John William Newell Birch [Editor]
    Letters written by the late Mrs Birch of Barton Lodge. In the ninety-ninth and hundredth years of her age.

    London: Privately printed by J.W.N. Birch. Printed by A. Spottiswoode, 1837. First Edition. Beautifully bound in contemporary three quarters leather with marbled boards. Attractive gilt design and titles to the spine. A touch of rubbing to the edges only. Frontispiece, four pages of facsimile letters. Moderate foxing to the end papers and frontis, with just a little darkening to the rest of the work. Bookplate to the front inside board. A very nice copy of this scarce item. Fascinating letters which offer an insight into the life of the gentry in early nineteenth century Britain. 277 x 208 mm. xvi, 152 pp.

    . Première édition. Magnifique reliure en cuir trois quarts de l'époque avec des planches marbrées. Le…

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    London: Privately printed by J.W.N. Birch. Printed by A. Spottiswoode, 1837. First Edition. Beautifully bound in contemporary three quarters leather with marbled boards. Attractive gilt design and titles to the spine. A touch of rubbing to the edges only. Frontispiece, four pages of facsimile letters. Moderate foxing to the end papers and frontis, with just a little darkening to the rest of the work. Bookplate to the front inside board. A very nice copy of this scarce item. Fascinating letters which offer an insight into the life of the gentry in early nineteenth century Britain. 277 x 208 mm. xvi, 152 pp.

    . Première édition. Magnifique reliure en cuir trois quarts de l'époque avec des planches marbrées. Le dos est orné de titres et de motifs dorés. Un peu de frottement sur les bords seulement. Frontispice, quatre pages de lettres en fac-similé. Rousseurs modérées sur les pages de garde et le frontispice, avec un léger assombrissement sur le reste de l'ouvrage. Ex-libris à l'intérieur de la première planche. Un très bel exemplaire de cet ouvrage rare. Des lettres fascinantes qui donnent un aperçu de la vie de la gentry au début du dix-neuvième siècle en Grande-Bretagne. 277 x 208 mm. xvi, 152 pp.

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  • Lettres de Madame de Sévigné, de sa famille et de ses amis. Nouvelle édition by SÉVIGNÉ, Mme de
    SÉVIGNÉ, Mme de
    Lettres de Madame de Sévigné, de sa famille et de ses amis. Nouvelle édition

    Paris: Librairie Hachette, 1925. A lovely copy of this comprehensive collection of Madame de Sévigné's letters. 14 volumes plus album. Complete. All are bound in half leather with marbled boards. Simple gilt titles to the spine. Top edge gilt. Original green paper covers are bound into each volume. Mixed printings (Either of the first editions, or of the 1925 second edition - which was identical apart from the title page). Collation as follows: (1) 1925, xxiv, 1-568 pages. (2) 1862, 1st edition, 554 pages. Moderate foxing. (3) 1862 1st edition, 548 pages. Moderate foxing. (4) 1862, 1st edition, 565 pages. Light foxing. (5) 1925, New edition, 572 pages. (6) 1862 1st edition, 566 pages. Light foxing. (7) 1862 1st…

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    Paris: Librairie Hachette, 1925. A lovely copy of this comprehensive collection of Madame de Sévigné's letters. 14 volumes plus album. Complete. All are bound in half leather with marbled boards. Simple gilt titles to the spine. Top edge gilt. Original green paper covers are bound into each volume. Mixed printings (Either of the first editions, or of the 1925 second edition - which was identical apart from the title page). Collation as follows: (1) 1925, xxiv, 1-568 pages. (2) 1862, 1st edition, 554 pages. Moderate foxing. (3) 1862 1st edition, 548 pages. Moderate foxing. (4) 1862, 1st edition, 565 pages. Light foxing. (5) 1925, New edition, 572 pages. (6) 1862 1st edition, 566 pages. Light foxing. (7) 1862 1st edition, 543 pages. Light foxing. (8) 1862, 1st edition, 572 pages. Light foxing. (9) 1862, 1st edition, 615. Minimal foxing, (10) 1862, 1st edition 584 pages. Light foxing. (11) 1862, 1st edition, 532 pages. Light foxing. (12) 1862, 1st edition. 621 pages. light foxing. (13) 1866, 1st edition. 496 pages. Light foxing. (14) 1866, 1st edition. 603 pages. Light foxing. (15) ALBUM, 1868, Contains 1 plate of coats of arms in chromolithography, 4 portraits, 9 views of dwellings, 16 folding facsimiles of autographs. Each of these are beautifully presented, and have an explanatory leaf between them. 230 by 140mm (9 by 5½ inches).

    . Très bel exemplaire de cette collection complète des lettres de Madame de Sévigné. 14 volumes plus un album. Complet. Tous les volumes sont reliés en demi-cuir avec des planches marbrées. Titres dorés simples au dos. Bord supérieur doré. Les couvertures originales en papier vert sont reliées dans chaque volume. Tirages mixtes (soit des premières éditions, soit de la seconde édition de 1925 - qui était identique à l'exception de la page de titre). Collation comme suit : (1) 1925, xxiv, 1-568 pages. (2) 1862, 1ère édition, 554 pages. Rousseurs modérées. (3) 1862, 1ère édition, 548 pages. Rousseurs modérées. (4) 1862, 1ère édition, 565 pages. Rousseurs légères. (5) 1925, nouvelle édition, 572 pages. (6) 1862, 1ère édition, 566 pages. Rousseurs légères. (7) 1862, 1ère édition, 543 pages. Rousseurs légères. (8) 1862, 1ère édition, 572 pages. Rousseurs légères. (9) 1862, 1ère édition, 615 pages. Rousseurs minimes. (10) 1862, 1ère édition, 584 pages. Rousseurs légères. (11) 1862, 1ère édition, 532 pages. Rousseurs légères. (12) 1862, 1ère édition. 621 pages. légères rousseurs. (13) 1866, 1ère édition. 496 pages. Rousseurs légères. (14) 1866, 1ère édition. 603 pages. Rousseurs légères. (15) ALBUM, 1868, Contient 1 planche d'armoiries en chromolithographie, 4 portraits, 9 vues d'habitations, 16 fac-similés d'autographes dépliants. Chacun de ces fac-similés est magnifiquement présenté et est accompagné d'un feuillet explicatif. 230 x 140 mm.

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  • Life and Labours of Hablot Knight Browne "Phiz" by Thomson, David Croal
    Thomson, David Croal
    Life and Labours of Hablot Knight Browne "Phiz" With one hundred and thirty illustrations

    London: Chapman and Hall Limited, 1884. A sound copy of this first edition, limited to 250 copies, and initialled by the author to the limitation page. Original light brown hardback cloth with embossed titles and black illustration to the front board. A little darkening and staining. Slight bumping to edges, but still sound. Yellow end papers. Frontis portrait of Phiz, with paper guard (this with foxing and offsetting). Title with limitation to verso. The first gather is a little loose, and becoming detached to the top half, but still holding. The rest of the book is sound, with a touch of foxing and offsetting only. Mainly clean and tidy. Includes index's of Phiz's works. 246, [i], pp. 295 by…

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    London: Chapman and Hall Limited, 1884. A sound copy of this first edition, limited to 250 copies, and initialled by the author to the limitation page. Original light brown hardback cloth with embossed titles and black illustration to the front board. A little darkening and staining. Slight bumping to edges, but still sound. Yellow end papers. Frontis portrait of Phiz, with paper guard (this with foxing and offsetting). Title with limitation to verso. The first gather is a little loose, and becoming detached to the top half, but still holding. The rest of the book is sound, with a touch of foxing and offsetting only. Mainly clean and tidy. Includes index's of Phiz's works. 246, [i], pp. 295 by 235mm (11½ by 9¼ inches).

    . Un bon exemplaire de cette première édition, limitée à 250 exemplaires et paraphée par l'auteur sur la page de limitation. Couverture cartonnée originale de couleur marron clair avec titres estampés et illustration noire sur le premier plat. Un peu de noircissement et de taches. Légères aspérités sur les bords, mais l'ouvrage reste solide. Papiers de garde jaunes. Portrait de Phiz en frontispice, avec protège-papier (celui-ci avec rousseur et décalage). Titre avec limitation au verso. La première collection est un peu lâche et se détache de la moitié supérieure, mais elle tient encore. Le reste de l'ouvrage est sain, avec seulement quelques rousseurs et décalages. Pour l'essentiel, l'ouvrage est propre et bien rangé. 246, [i], pp. 295 par 235mm

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  • Literary Blunders. A Chapter in the "History of Human Error". by WHEATLEY, Henry B.
    WHEATLEY, Henry B.
    Literary Blunders. A Chapter in the "History of Human Error".

    London: Elliot Stock, 1893. Large paper edition. On of a small (but unspecified) number of copies on superior quality paper. Half leather. The spine has cracking to the edge of this, and across the back. Has been lightly repaired with archival glue. Green buckram boards. End papers are somewhat darkened, but the rest of the book is in good clean condition. xii, 226, [ii]. pages.

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  • Lithograph of a banquet for Daniel o'Connell by O'CONNELL, Daniel.
    O'CONNELL, Daniel.
    Lithograph of a banquet for Daniel o'Connell

    London: 1844. A large Lithograph of a banquet for Daniel O'Connell. Chalk lithograph by an unknown engraver and publisher. C1844, Although not stated on the image, this almost certainly represents the banquet given in honour of O'Connell at the Covent Garden theatre on March 13th 1844. This was reported on in the Illustrated London News of the time, which bore a much smaller illustration. An article in the Times recorded that the dinner was given "to show," as the announcements expressed it, "the admiration entertained by Englishmen for his constant and consistent advocacy of the rights and privileges of Irishmen, for more than 40 years." This was a fascinating time in Irish Politics. Following the massive rallies and gatherings in…

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    London: 1844. A large Lithograph of a banquet for Daniel O'Connell. Chalk lithograph by an unknown engraver and publisher. C1844, Although not stated on the image, this almost certainly represents the banquet given in honour of O'Connell at the Covent Garden theatre on March 13th 1844. This was reported on in the Illustrated London News of the time, which bore a much smaller illustration. An article in the Times recorded that the dinner was given "to show," as the announcements expressed it, "the admiration entertained by Englishmen for his constant and consistent advocacy of the rights and privileges of Irishmen, for more than 40 years." This was a fascinating time in Irish Politics. Following the massive rallies and gatherings in Ireland to obtain the repeal of repressive legislation, O'Connell was arrested and charged with "creating discontent and disaffection" among the Queen's subjects. The trial began in January 1844 and O'Connell was of course found guilty in February. Sentence was deferred, and O'Connell began the equivalent of a "grand progress" through England, and to Westminster, where he presented a bill to Parliament. In May (after this banquet) he was sentenced to a year's imprisonment. The Covent Garden theatre burnt down in the 1850's. Some pencil notes to the rear. A little marginal nicking to the corners and small closed tear. Single pin hole to the side. 280 by 410mm (11 by 16¼ inches).

    . Grande lithographie d'un banquet pour Daniel O'Connell. Lithographie à la craie d'un graveur et éditeur inconnu. C1844. Bien que cela ne soit pas indiqué sur l'image, il est presque certain que cette lithographie représente le banquet donné en l'honneur de Daniel O'Connell au théâtre de Covent Garden le 13 mars 1844. Cet événement a fait l'objet d'un article dans l'Illustrated London News de l'époque, qui comportait une illustration beaucoup plus petite. Un article du Times indiquait que le dîner avait été organisé "pour montrer", comme l'indiquaient les annonces, "l'admiration des Anglais pour sa défense constante et cohérente des droits et des privilèges des Irlandais, depuis plus de 40 ans". C'est une période fascinante de la politique irlandaise. À la suite des rassemblements massifs organisés en Irlande pour obtenir l'abrogation de la législation répressive, O'Connell a été arrêté et accusé de "créer du mécontentement et de la désaffection" parmi les sujets de la Reine. Le procès s'ouvre en janvier 1844 et O'Connell est bien sûr déclaré coupable en février. La sentence est reportée et O'Connell entame l'équivalent d'une "grande progression" à travers l'Angleterre, jusqu'à Westminster, où il présente un projet de loi au Parlement. En mai (après ce banquet), il est condamné à un an de prison. Le théâtre de Covent Garden a brûlé dans les années 1850. Quelques notes au crayon au verso. Une petite entaille marginale aux coins et une petite déchirure fermée. Un seul trou d'épingle sur le côté. 280 x 410 mm

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  • Lloyd George. by KIERNAN, R.H.
    KIERNAN, R.H.
    Lloyd George.

    London: George G. Harrap & Co, 1940. First edition. Hardback in blue cloth. In original dust jacket. Fascinating biography of the famous Welsh Liberal Party politician, David Lloyd George - 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor. He was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1916 to 1922. Book and contents are clean. The dust jacket is somewhat rubbed and has been strengthened inside (imperceptibly from outside). 207 pages. Including several b/w photos. 195 x 135 mm (7¾ x 5¼ inches).

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  • Local Government in Scotland: With Complete Statutory References by WHYTE, W.E.
    WHYTE, W.E.
    Local Government in Scotland: With Complete Statutory References

    Edinburgh & Glasgow: William Hodge & Co, Limited, 1925. First Edition. Publisher's burgundy cloth boards with gilt title to spine. Clean and bright inside with no marks. 692 pages. Text in English. 225 x 155 mm (8¾ x 6 inches). Première édition. Planches de toilé bordeaux de l'éditeur avec titre doré au dos. Intérieur propre et lumineux sans traces. 692 pages. Texte en anglais. 225 × 155 mm

    Book ID: 3456
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