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  • Sur la viticulture du sud-ouest de la France by GUYOT, Dr. Jules
    GUYOT, Dr. Jules
    Sur la viticulture du sud-ouest de la France

    Paris: Imprimerie Impériale. First edition. A superb copy of this masterpiece by Dr. Jules Guyot, published in 1863, which is a report detailing viticultural practices in the south-west region of France. Original soft covers with some soiling to the covers. Slight nicking to the edges. The spine has been professionally restored. Internally in good condition, but with moderate foxing throughout. This report is addressed to His Excellency Mr. Rouher, Minister of Agriculture, Commerce and Public Works. The author presents an in-depth study of the vineyards of southwestern France, including recommendations for improving wine production and grape quality. It covers topics such as growing methods, types of grape varieties, climatic conditions and winemaking techniques. There are 89 engraved illustrations throughout…

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    Paris: Imprimerie Impériale. First edition. A superb copy of this masterpiece by Dr. Jules Guyot, published in 1863, which is a report detailing viticultural practices in the south-west region of France. Original soft covers with some soiling to the covers. Slight nicking to the edges. The spine has been professionally restored. Internally in good condition, but with moderate foxing throughout. This report is addressed to His Excellency Mr. Rouher, Minister of Agriculture, Commerce and Public Works. The author presents an in-depth study of the vineyards of southwestern France, including recommendations for improving wine production and grape quality. It covers topics such as growing methods, types of grape varieties, climatic conditions and winemaking techniques. There are 89 engraved illustrations throughout the text. The majority are vignettes or details, but a couple are full page. 247, [i]. pages. 27cm x 18cm. Conforms to WorldCat / FirstSearch: OCLC: 30489200.

    . Première édition. Superbe exemplaire de ce chef-d'œuvre du Dr Jules Guyot, publié en 1863, qui est un rapport détaillant les pratiques viticoles dans la région du sud-ouest de la France. Couverture souple d'origine avec quelques salissures sur les couvertures. Légères entailles sur les bords. Le dos a été restauré par un professionnel. L'intérieur est en bon état, mais avec des rousseurs modérées. Ce rapport est adressé à Son Excellence Monsieur Rouher, Ministre de l'Agriculture, du Commerce et des Travaux Publics. L'auteur présente une étude approfondie des vignobles du sud-ouest de la France, y compris des recommandations pour améliorer la production de vin et la qualité du raisin. Il aborde des sujets tels que les méthodes de culture, les types de cépages, les conditions climatiques et les techniques de vinification. Le texte comporte 89 illustrations gravées. La plupart sont des vignettes ou des détails, mais quelques-unes sont en pleine page. 247, [i]. pages. 27cm x 18cm. Conforme à WorldCat / FirstSearch : OCLC : 30489200.

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  • Sur Rails by POCHON, Gaston
    POCHON, Gaston
    Sur Rails 1 ére Année. No 5, et dernier numéro. Décembre 1915.

    Joinville: G. Pochon, 1915. First edition. A lovely piece of world war one propaganda / fund raising. Pochon was based at the Train Sanitaire, S.P. 10 EST, Wagon no. 9, Secteur post, 20. The train had connections with the hospital at Joinville (In the Haute-Marne). A nicely produced periodical (monthly for five months), with was created to raise funds for the orphans of the army. The periodical contains numerous full-page illustrations, including caricatures, and a variety of amusing articles, some poetry and some music. It seems to be entirely the work of Pochon. Olive green cover with illustration to the front and rear. Covers plus 16 pages. The pages are loose in the cover, there is no sign that…

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    Joinville: G. Pochon, 1915. First edition. A lovely piece of world war one propaganda / fund raising. Pochon was based at the Train Sanitaire, S.P. 10 EST, Wagon no. 9, Secteur post, 20. The train had connections with the hospital at Joinville (In the Haute-Marne). A nicely produced periodical (monthly for five months), with was created to raise funds for the orphans of the army. The periodical contains numerous full-page illustrations, including caricatures, and a variety of amusing articles, some poetry and some music. It seems to be entirely the work of Pochon. Olive green cover with illustration to the front and rear. Covers plus 16 pages. The pages are loose in the cover, there is no sign that they have ever been sewn in to the cover. Overall in excellent condition. One page has a 3cm closed tear to the page edges. A touch of light foxing to the pages only. 32cm x 24.5cm. A rare title, we can find no other copies available at the time of cataloguing. A complete set of 5 is listed at WorldCat / OCLC: 1545100679. The University of Virginia seems to be the only library holding.

    . Première édition. Un bel ouvrage de propagande et de collecte de fonds pour la première guerre mondiale. Pochon était basé au Train Sanitaire, S.P. 10 EST, Wagon no. 9, Secteur post, 20. Le train était en liaison avec l'hôpital de Joinville (en Haute-Marne). Périodique de belle facture (mensuel de cinq mois), il a été créé pour récolter des fonds en faveur des orphelins de l'armée. Le périodique contient de nombreuses illustrations pleine page, y compris des caricatures, et une variété d'articles amusants, de la poésie et de la musique. Il semble être entièrement l'œuvre de Pochon. Couverture vert olive avec illustration au recto et au verso. Couverture et 16 pages. Les pages sont détachées de la couverture, il n'y a aucun signe qu'elles aient été cousues à la couverture. Dans l'ensemble, l'ouvrage est en excellent état. Une page présente une déchirure fermée de 3 cm sur les bords de la page. 32cm x 24.5cm. Un titre rare, nous n'avons pas trouvé d'autres exemplaires disponibles au moment du catalogage. Un jeu complet de 5 exemplaires est répertorié dans WorldCat / OCLC : 1545100679. L'Université de Virginie semble être la seule bibliothèque à posséder l'ouvrage.

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  • Tabella Cibaria by [MACQUIN, Ange Denis]
    [MACQUIN, Ange Denis]
    Tabella Cibaria The Bill of Fare: a Latin poem, implicitly translated and fully explained in copious notes relating to the pleasures of Gastronomy, and the mysterious art of cookery

    London: Sherwood, Neely, and Jones, 1820. A nice copy of this uncommon first edition. Stiff card / hardback binding with cloth spine. The spine is chipped with loss to the middle part. The boards are somewhat darkened, with bumping to the edges. Internally, the book is in good condition, with a touch of darkening only, and a little marking to the first couple of pages. viii, 104 pages. The first 12 pages are the poem in Latin. The rest of the book is notes and commentary / translation of it. An unusual gastronomy book. A glossary in French, English and Latin is given at the beginning of the work. This has been repaired to the top corner of both…

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    London: Sherwood, Neely, and Jones, 1820. A nice copy of this uncommon first edition. Stiff card / hardback binding with cloth spine. The spine is chipped with loss to the middle part. The boards are somewhat darkened, with bumping to the edges. Internally, the book is in good condition, with a touch of darkening only, and a little marking to the first couple of pages. viii, 104 pages. The first 12 pages are the poem in Latin. The rest of the book is notes and commentary / translation of it. An unusual gastronomy book. A glossary in French, English and Latin is given at the beginning of the work. This has been repaired to the top corner of both pages (not affecting text). 250 by 200mm (9¾ by 7¾ inches).

    . Un bel exemplaire de cette première édition peu commune. Reliure cartonnée rigide avec dos en tissu. Le dos est ébréché avec perte de la partie centrale. Les planches sont légèrement assombries et les bords sont abîmés. A l'intérieur, le livre est en bon état, avec un léger assombrissement et une petite marque sur les deux premières pages. viii, 104 pages. Les 12 premières pages sont le poème en latin. Le reste du livre est constitué de notes et de commentaires/traductions. Un livre gastronomique inhabituel. Un glossaire en français, anglais et latin est donné au début de l'ouvrage. Il a été réparé au coin supérieur des deux pages (sans incidence sur le texte). 250 x 200 mm

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  • French Revolutionary Account of Great Britain
    Tableau de la Grande-Bretagne, de L'Irlande et des possessions Angloises dans les quatre parties du monde by BAERT-DUHOLANT, Charles Alexandre Balthazar François de Paule
    BAERT-DUHOLANT, Charles Alexandre Balthazar François de Paule
    Tableau de la Grande-Bretagne, de L'Irlande et des possessions Angloises dans les quatre parties du monde

    Paris: H.J. Jansen. 8 l'an (the 8th Revolutionary year) 1800. First edition, where the author is anonymous, but the preface is signed Baert. 4 volumes. in-8vo, Contemporary half calf, mottled paper covers, corners bumped and the gilt titles and decoration are significantly rubbed. Complete with 4 folding maps (England, Scotland, Ireland, India)& folding plan of Gibraltar by J.-D. Barbier de Bocage, 3 views incl. Fingal's Cave on the uninhabited island of Staffa, Giant's Causeway located in County Antrim on the north coast of Northern Ireland and Gibraltar, the 2 portraits engr. by A.J. Hulk of William Pitt (after William Owen) and Charles Fox (after K.A. Heckel), a folding plate "Combat de boxers à Odiham" and 14 folded tables. The…

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    Paris: H.J. Jansen. 8 l'an (the 8th Revolutionary year) 1800. First edition, where the author is anonymous, but the preface is signed Baert. 4 volumes. in-8vo, Contemporary half calf, mottled paper covers, corners bumped and the gilt titles and decoration are significantly rubbed. Complete with 4 folding maps (England, Scotland, Ireland, India)& folding plan of Gibraltar by J.-D. Barbier de Bocage, 3 views incl. Fingal's Cave on the uninhabited island of Staffa, Giant's Causeway located in County Antrim on the north coast of Northern Ireland and Gibraltar, the 2 portraits engr. by A.J. Hulk of William Pitt (after William Owen) and Charles Fox (after K.A. Heckel), a folding plate "Combat de boxers à Odiham" and 14 folded tables. The information and tables show the concerns of the Commune in Paris - how much the monarchy costs England, the number of prisoners etc. Text is entirely in French.
    Vo1 1. Fingal's cave; Giant's Causeway; View of Gibraltar; Map of England, with vignette of Stonehenge. Small stain to top edge; Map of Scotland and the islands, with two vignettes of Croagh Patrick (which is in Ireland!); Map of Ireland with vignette plan of the lakes of Killarney, and St Kevin's tower Glendalough; folding plan of Gibraltar; folding chart of imports and exports; A supplement (notes). The supplement has its own pagination but also some page numbers repeated, so although text is continuous with 15 pages, the numbering is not. After the supplement, the general numbering continues). P. 297/8 has a tear / loss to the corner 8cm x 3 cm - not affecting text. Otherwise, the pages are in excellent condition. Pagination: [vi], 1-449, Supplement 1-10, 7-11, 450-460.
    Vol 2. 2 folding charts on Commerce of India; folding chart on prisoners in London; Map of India. Clean and tidy throughout. Pagination: 1-520, 1-12, 521-532, [ii].
    Vol 3. Portraits of William Pitt and Charles Fox; folding chart on the expenditure of monarchs; 5 further folding charts on economic matters. Pagination: 1-494, 1-48, 495-502, [ii].
    Vol 4. Folding plate of boxers in Odiham, 2 folding charts on imports and exports per country, 2 other folding charts. Pagination: 1-374, 1-22, 385-486, 375-384, [ii] pp (complete)
    210 by 130mm (8¼ by 5 inches). Conforms to OCLC: 4475806

    . 8 l'an (8e année révolutionnaire) 1800. Première édition, où l'auteur est anonyme, mais la préface est signée Baert. 4 vol. in-8vo, demi-veau de l'époque, couvertures de papier moucheté, coins heurtés, titres et décorations dorés fortement frottés. Complet de 4 cartes dépliantes (Angleterre, Ecosse, Irlande, Inde) et d'un plan dépliant de Gibraltar par J.-D. Barbier de Bocage. Barbier de Bocage, 3 vues incluant Fingal's Cave sur l'île inhabitée de Staffa, la Chaussée des Géants située dans le Comté d'Antrim sur la côte nord de l'Irlande du Nord et Gibraltar, les 2 portraits engr. par A.J. Hulk de William Pitt (d'après William Owen) et Charles Fox (d'après K.A. Heckel), une planche dépliante "Combat de boxers à Odiham" et 14 tableaux dépliants. Les informations et les tableaux montrent les préoccupations de la Commune de Paris - combien la monarchie coûte à l'Angleterre, le nombre de prisonniers, etc. Le texte est entièrement en français.
    Vo1 1. Grotte de Fingal ; Chaussée des Géants ; Vue de Gibraltar ; Carte d'Angleterre, avec vignette de Stonehenge. Petite tache sur le bord supérieur ; Carte de l'Ecosse et des îles, avec deux vignettes de Croagh Patrick (qui se trouve en Irlande !); Carte de l'Irlande avec plan vignette des lacs de Killarney, et de la tour St Kevin de Glendalough ; plan dépliant de Gibraltar ; tableau dépliant des importations et exportations ; Un supplément (notes). Le supplément a sa propre pagination mais aussi quelques numéros de page répétés, de sorte que si le texte est continu sur 15 pages, la numérotation ne l'est pas. Après le supplément, la numérotation générale continue). La page 297/8 présente une déchirure/perte au coin de 8 cm x 3 cm - n'affectant pas le texte. Sinon, les pages sont en excellent état. Pagination : [vi], 1-449, Supplément 1-10, 7-11, 450-460.
    Vol. 2. 2 tableaux dépliants sur le commerce de l'Inde ; tableau dépliant sur les prisonniers à Londres ; carte de l'Inde. Exemplaire propre et bien rangé. Pagination : 1-520, 1-12, 521-532, [ii].
    Vol. 3. Portraits de William Pitt et Charles Fox ; tableau dépliant sur les dépenses des monarques ; 5 autres tableaux dépliants sur des sujets économiques. Pagination : 1-494, 1-48, 495-502, [ii].
    Vol. 4. Plaque dépliante de boxeurs à Odiham, 2 tableaux dépliants sur les importations et exportations par pays, 2 autres tableaux dépliants. Pagination : 1-374, 1-22, 385-486, 375-384, [ii] pp (complet).
    210 par 130mm (8¼ par 5 pouces). Conforme à OCLC : 4475806

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  • Tableaux de la civilisation et de la vie seigneuriale en Allemagne. by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Tableaux de la civilisation et de la vie seigneuriale en Allemagne. dans la dernière période du Moyen-Age, d'après un manuscrit allemand du XVeme siècle.

    Paris: A. Quantin, 1885. First edition. A decent copy of this beautifully illustrated work. Numbered, one of only 200 copies. (#52). Original soft covers with text and heraldic device to the covers. These are sound, but somewhat darkened. Some light marking and a little nicking to the head and tail of the spine. Internally the pages are clean and neat (and complete) with a touch of darkening to the page edges. The sewn binding is very loose - just holding the book together, particularly to the first gather. Would benefit from restoration. All 25 plates are present and in good condition. Each plate has a page of explanation preceding it. 37cm x 28cm.

    , Première édition. Un bon…

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    Paris: A. Quantin, 1885. First edition. A decent copy of this beautifully illustrated work. Numbered, one of only 200 copies. (#52). Original soft covers with text and heraldic device to the covers. These are sound, but somewhat darkened. Some light marking and a little nicking to the head and tail of the spine. Internally the pages are clean and neat (and complete) with a touch of darkening to the page edges. The sewn binding is very loose - just holding the book together, particularly to the first gather. Would benefit from restoration. All 25 plates are present and in good condition. Each plate has a page of explanation preceding it. 37cm x 28cm.

    , Première édition. Un bon exemplaire de cet ouvrage magnifiquement illustré. Numéroté, l'un des 200 exemplaires seulement. (#52). Couvertures souples originales avec texte et emblème héraldique sur les couvertures. Elles sont saines, mais quelque peu assombries. Quelques marques légères et une petite entaille à la tête et à la queue du dos. A l'intérieur, les pages sont propres et soignées (et complètes) avec un léger assombrissement des bords de page. La reliure cousue est très lâche - elle tient juste le livre ensemble, en particulier à la première collection. Elle gagnerait à être restaurée. Les 25 planches sont présentes et en bon état. Chaque planche est précédée d'une page d'explication. 37cm x 28cm.

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  • Tableaux, pastels et dessins de Pierre-Auguste Renoir by VOLLARD, Ambroise.
    VOLLARD, Ambroise.
    Tableaux, pastels et dessins de Pierre-Auguste Renoir Volume 1 (of 2)

    Paris: [Alain C. Mazo], 1954. A lovely copy of this limited edition facsimile, created for the bookseller Alain C. Mazo. Originally published: Paris : Chez Ambroise Vollard, 1918./ "La présente édition qui ne sera pas réimprimée est la reproduction fidèle de l'édition de 1918 (à l'exception des deux eaux-fortes originales de Renoir)."--Publisher's statement facing half-title. This is number 15/100. Here volume one only. Pale blue papers soft cover with titles and Renoir vignette to the front cover. Blank spine. Slight handling and a few very small nicks / creases to the covers. This is a lovely bibliophile edition, on heavy laid paper. Still a good Catalogue Raisonne for Renoir's works, particularly as the majority of the original edition were…

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    Paris: [Alain C. Mazo], 1954. A lovely copy of this limited edition facsimile, created for the bookseller Alain C. Mazo. Originally published: Paris : Chez Ambroise Vollard, 1918./ "La présente édition qui ne sera pas réimprimée est la reproduction fidèle de l'édition de 1918 (à l'exception des deux eaux-fortes originales de Renoir)."--Publisher's statement facing half-title. This is number 15/100. Here volume one only. Pale blue papers soft cover with titles and Renoir vignette to the front cover. Blank spine. Slight handling and a few very small nicks / creases to the covers. This is a lovely bibliophile edition, on heavy laid paper. Still a good Catalogue Raisonne for Renoir's works, particularly as the majority of the original edition were destroyed. see the facsimile of Claude Renoir's hand written letter to the limitation page authorising Mazo to produce 100 copies). Internally clean and tidy throughout. xi, 168 [xvi]. pages. 340 x 255 mm (13½ x 10 inches). Chiefly illustrations. Conforms to OCLC: 18549927

    . Bel exemplaire de ce fac-similé à tirage limité, réalisé pour le libraire Alain C. Mazo. Publié à l'origine : Paris : Chez Ambroise Vollard, 1918 / "La présente édition qui ne sera pas réimprimée est la reproduction fidèle de l'édition de 1918 (à l'exception des deux eaux-fortes originales de Renoir)" - Mention de l'éditeur en regard du demi-titre. Il s'agit du numéro 15/100. Il s'agit ici du seul volume. Couverture souple en papier bleu pâle avec titres et vignette de Renoir sur le premier plat. Dos vierge. Légères manipulations et quelques très petites entailles/plissures sur les couvertures. Il s'agit d'une belle édition bibliophile, sur papier vergé épais. Il s'agit toujours d'un bon catalogue raisonné des œuvres de Renoir, d'autant plus que la majorité de l'édition originale a été détruite (voir le fac-similé de la lettre manuscrite de Claude Renoir à la page de limitation autorisant Mazo à produire 100 copies). Intérieur propre et soigné. xi, 168 [xvi]. pages. 340 par 255mm (13½ par 10 pouces). Principalement des illustrations. Conforme à OCLC : 18549927

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  • Tat Gegen Tinte by HANFSTAENGL, Ernst
    HANFSTAENGL, Ernst
    Tat Gegen Tinte Hitler in der Karikatur der Welt Neue Folge

    Berlin: Carl Rentsch, 1934. First edition. The second of Hanfstaengl's collections of caricatures of Hitler from the world's press. He writes in the introduction that this shows the caricatures from his entry into political history until the present day (1934). He states that this is to "prove his importance and to refute his opponents" The work was written with the permission and approval of the Fuhrer. Original hardback cloth. This is a little foxed, but still very presentable. The text block is clean and tidy throughout, with a slight darkening to the page edges. Of interest in this copy, is that it is covered in the Classified Adverts section of a 1945 German newspaper. The owner was clearly wanting…

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    Berlin: Carl Rentsch, 1934. First edition. The second of Hanfstaengl's collections of caricatures of Hitler from the world's press. He writes in the introduction that this shows the caricatures from his entry into political history until the present day (1934). He states that this is to "prove his importance and to refute his opponents" The work was written with the permission and approval of the Fuhrer. Original hardback cloth. This is a little foxed, but still very presentable. The text block is clean and tidy throughout, with a slight darkening to the page edges. Of interest in this copy, is that it is covered in the Classified Adverts section of a 1945 German newspaper. The owner was clearly wanting to disguise this pre Nazi book after the war. Adverts include an American oil company seeking bomb disposal experts to work in Tripoli. A nice piece of ephemeral history. 176 pages. 255 by 190mm (10 by 7½ inches).

    . Première édition. Le deuxième recueil de Hanfstaengl de caricatures d'Hitler tirées de la presse mondiale. Il écrit dans l'introduction que ce recueil présente les caricatures depuis son entrée dans l'histoire politique jusqu'à aujourd'hui (1934), afin de "prouver son importance et de réfuter ses opposants". Il précise qu'il s'agit de "prouver son importance et de réfuter ses opposants". L'ouvrage a été écrit avec l'autorisation et l'approbation du Führer. Couverture cartonnée d'origine. L'ouvrage est un peu roussi, mais reste très présentable. Le bloc de texte est propre et bien rangé, avec un léger assombrissement des bords de page. L'intérêt de cet exemplaire est qu'il est couvert par la section des petites annonces d'un journal allemand de 1945. Le propriétaire souhaitait manifestement dissimuler ce livre pré-nazi après la guerre. Les annonces concernent notamment une compagnie pétrolière américaine à la recherche d'experts en déminage pour travailler à Tripoli. Un beau morceau d'histoire éphémère. 176 pages. 255 x 190 mm

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  • Tat Gegen Tinte. by HANFSTAENGL, Ernst
    HANFSTAENGL, Ernst
    Tat Gegen Tinte. Hitler in der Karikatur der Welt. Neue Folge

    Berlin: Verlag Braune Bucher, 1934. A new edition of this work of caricature. Published in Germany, with the approval of Hitler, this book attempted to show that Hitler's deeds rose up above satire. The front cover illustration shows and amused Hitler looking down at the insignificant Western caricaturists. Soft back with pasted down dust jacket (as issued). The covers are quite chipped and torn to the front cover, and a little to the spine. The rear panel is much neater. Internally clean and tidy throughout. 176 [iv] pages. 25cm x18.5cm. Although the text is in German, most of the caricatures are written in English.

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  • an original watercolour illustration for a book
    Tauben by DITTRICH, Walter
    DITTRICH, Walter
    Tauben

    na: A watercolour entitled Pigeons. Circa 1950 Beautifully executed, would appear to be the original for a book illustration? 14 pigeons are illustrated. illustration is on art board and is sized 30cm x 26cm. It is presented under passe partout of 41cm x 37cm. in excellent condition. Hidden by the cards are the book edge / printing markers. To the reverse of the passe partout is a photocopy of the artwork with the birds labelled in German. Dittrich, Walter: (1881 Haida - 1976 Rorgenwies/Eigeltingen) German watercolourist and book illustrator.

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  • Testament Politique du Marquis de Louvois by LOUVOIS, Marquis de [SANDRAS, Courilz de)
    LOUVOIS, Marquis de [SANDRAS, Courilz de)
    Testament Politique du Marquis de Louvois Premier ministre d'etat sous le regne de Louis XIV

    Cologne: Chez le Politique, 1695. Nice copy of this first edition forgery. Almost everything on the title page is false. The real author is the soldier turned author Coutilz de Sandras (1644-1712). The publication date of 1695 is accurate. The work is essentially fiction, written in a stately language and woven into a historical background. Full leather binding with small leather label and gilt title. A little rubbing and marking, but overall in very good condition. marking to the end papers from old tape. Frontis showing the grovelling marquis presenting his memoirs to the king. The rear Louvois died before this work was written. [x], 576. pages. Final blank end paper has been removed. Usually ascribed to Gatien de…

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    Cologne: Chez le Politique, 1695. Nice copy of this first edition forgery. Almost everything on the title page is false. The real author is the soldier turned author Coutilz de Sandras (1644-1712). The publication date of 1695 is accurate. The work is essentially fiction, written in a stately language and woven into a historical background. Full leather binding with small leather label and gilt title. A little rubbing and marking, but overall in very good condition. marking to the end papers from old tape. Frontis showing the grovelling marquis presenting his memoirs to the king. The rear Louvois died before this work was written. [x], 576. pages. Final blank end paper has been removed. Usually ascribed to Gatien de Courtilz. cf. B.M. Woodbridge, Gatien de Courtilz, 1925, p. 207; Sources de l'hist. de France, XVIIe siècle (1610-1715) IV, p. 353. conforms to OCLC: 13682009. 160 by 100mm (6¼ by 4 inches).

    . Bel exemplaire de cette première édition falsifiée. Presque tout ce qui figure sur la page de titre est faux. Le véritable auteur est le soldat devenu écrivain Coutilz de Sandras (1644-1712). La date de publication de 1695 est exacte. L'œuvre est essentiellement une fiction, écrite dans une langue majestueuse et tissée dans un contexte historique. Reliure en plein cuir avec petite étiquette en cuir et titre doré. Un peu de frottement et de marque, mais dans l'ensemble en très bon état. Marques sur les papiers de fin provenant de l'ancien ruban adhésif. Le frontispice montre le marquis grovelling présentant ses mémoires au roi. L'arrière Louvois mourut avant la rédaction de cet ouvrage. [x], 576. pages. Le dernier feuillet blanc de la fin a été enlevé. Habituellement attribué à Gatien de Courtilz. cf. B.M. Woodbridge, Gatien de Courtilz, 1925, p. 207 ; Sources de l'hist. de France, XVIIe siècle (1610-1715) IV, p. 353. conforme à OCLC : 13682009. 160 par 100mm

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  • The Advantages of Saccharin in the Manufacture of Aerated Waters, Cordials, &c by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    The Advantages of Saccharin in the Manufacture of Aerated Waters, Cordials, &c

    London: Wilson, Salamon, & Co., Ltd, 1894. Scarce reprint (improved and revised 10th edition) of the original business pamphlet had become necessary as, within three years of the original, the contents were viewed more as a practical text book than a promotional item. At the time, saccharin was considered be a good inclusion, as - to quote this booklet - it never creates acidity or heartburn, and is, in these respects, far healthier than sugar! Blue soft covers are a little creased at edges, and inside the staples holding the booklet together are somewhat rusted. Overall good. 48 pages. 210 x 135 mm (8¼ x 5¼ inches).

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  • The Antiquities of Furness; by [WEST, Thomas]
    [WEST, Thomas]
    The Antiquities of Furness; Or, an Account of the Royal Abbey of St. Mary, in the Vale of Nightshade, Near Dalton in Furness, Belonging to the Right Honorable Lord George Cavendish

    Edition: First Edition

    London: The Author by T. Spilsbury, 1794. A decent copy of this First edition. Old (probably not contemporary) full leather boards, with gilt titles. This copy contains a folding plan of the Abbey, and a folding view of the East Prospect of the Abbey (both clean and tidy). There is also a folding map of the Liberty of Furness. This is somewhat creased and has a few small closed tears to it, and a couple of foxing spots. No loss though. Although anonymous, the dedication is signed Thomas West. The leather is somewhat rubbed, with a little loss to the head and tail of the spine - not much though. Internally mainly clean and tidy, with a touch of…

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    London: The Author by T. Spilsbury, 1794. A decent copy of this First edition. Old (probably not contemporary) full leather boards, with gilt titles. This copy contains a folding plan of the Abbey, and a folding view of the East Prospect of the Abbey (both clean and tidy). There is also a folding map of the Liberty of Furness. This is somewhat creased and has a few small closed tears to it, and a couple of foxing spots. No loss though. Although anonymous, the dedication is signed Thomas West. The leather is somewhat rubbed, with a little loss to the head and tail of the spine - not much though. Internally mainly clean and tidy, with a touch of foxing and a few spots only. Owner's bookplate for John Abraham of of Liverpool. Two folding plates and a folding map. ESTC: T144672. [20],lvi,[2],288,[136] pp.

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  • The Art of Maurice Sendak by LANES, Selma G.
    LANES, Selma G.
    The Art of Maurice Sendak

    New York: Abradale Press / Harry N. Abrams, 1993. First edition. Green hardback book inside original colour illustrated, unclipped dust jacket. With 261 illustrations throughout, includes 94 colour, including fold-out / gatefold plates. Very clean and tidy. mark to the base of the book - possibly remainder mark. Otherwise immaculate inside and out. 278 pages. 28 x 30 cm.

    . Première édition. Livre cartonné vert avec jaquette d'origine illustrée en couleur, non décousue. Avec 261 illustrations tout au long de l'ouvrage, dont 94 en couleur, y compris des planches dépliantes. Très propre et bien rangé. Une marque à la base du livre - peut-être une marque d'oubli. Autrement, l'intérieur et l'extérieur sont impeccables. 278 pages. 28 x 30 cm.

    Book ID: 5035
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  • The Artist's edition of the Works of John Greenleaf Whittier. by WHITTIER, John Greenleaf.
    WHITTIER, John Greenleaf.
    The Artist's edition of the Works of John Greenleaf Whittier. Illustrated with Steel Portraits and Photogravures. Complete in nine volumes

    Boston and New York: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1892. First edition. A beautiful set of the Artist's Edition of Whittier's works. (with a total of 60 illustrations). Bound in 3/4 deluxe leather with gilt decoration to the spine and marbled boards. This edition is limited to 750 copies. (This being #608), shown in a hand written colophon to each volume. All nine volumes are in excellent, clean and neat condition. The spines and boards are in very good condition. One some volumes, there is a fading / lightening to the volume on the open edge (unusually, generally it is the spine that fades). Volume eight has some marking to the front board (see photographs). Marbled end papers. Internally printed…

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    Boston and New York: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1892. First edition. A beautiful set of the Artist's Edition of Whittier's works. (with a total of 60 illustrations). Bound in 3/4 deluxe leather with gilt decoration to the spine and marbled boards. This edition is limited to 750 copies. (This being #608), shown in a hand written colophon to each volume. All nine volumes are in excellent, clean and neat condition. The spines and boards are in very good condition. One some volumes, there is a fading / lightening to the volume on the open edge (unusually, generally it is the spine that fades). Volume eight has some marking to the front board (see photographs). Marbled end papers. Internally printed high quality heavy bond chain paper. Beautifully clean throughout. Just a touch of light intermittent foxing. The set is made up of the following: Volume I: Narrative and Legendary Poems. Frontis illustration of Whittier by Schott. Nine further illustrations. 435 pages; Volume II: Poems of Nature, Religious Poems, Etc. Seven illustrations. 347 pages; Volume III: Anti-Slavery Poems, Songs of Labor and Reform. Nine illustrations. 376 pages; Volume IV: Personal Poems, Occasional Poems, Text on the Beach, Appendix. Eight illustrations. 429 pages; Volume V: Margaret Smith's Journal, Tales and Sketches. Six illustratons. 436 pages; Volume VI: Old Portraits, Modern Sketches, Personal sketches and Tributes, Historical papers. Six illustrations. 437 pages; Volume VII: The Conflict with Slavery, Reform and Politics, The Inner Life Criticism. Six illustrations. 402 pages; Volume VIII: Whittier's Life and Letters (Edited by Samuel T. Pickard). Ten illustrations. X, 402 pages; Volume IX: Whittier's Life and Letters (Edited by Samuel T. Pickard). Vol two. ten illustrations. 802 pages. A lovely copy. 22cm x 15cm.

    John Greenleaf Whittier (1807–1892) was an American Quaker poet, abolitionist, and major figure among the so-called fireside poets of the 19th century. Whittier played a central role in the American anti-slavery movement, advocating for abolition both through poetry and direct action — including service as a delegate to anti-slavery conventions and a term in the Massachusetts legislature. He published important anti-slavery tracts such as Justice and Expediency and was known for his involvement in abolitionist publications like the Pennsylvania Freeman.

    . Première édition. Magnifique coffret de l'édition d'artiste des œuvres de Whittier (avec un total de 60 illustrations). Reliure en cuir de luxe 3/4 avec décorations dorées sur le dos et plats marbrés. Cette édition est limitée à 750 exemplaires (celui-ci étant le n° 608), comme l'indique le colophon manuscrit sur chaque volume. Les neuf volumes sont en excellent état, propres et soignés. Les dos et les plats sont en très bon état. Sur certains volumes, on observe une décoloration/un éclaircissement sur le bord ouvert (ce qui est inhabituel, car c'est généralement le dos qui se décolore). Pages de garde marbrées. Papier chaîne épais de haute qualité imprimé à l'intérieur. Magnifiquement propre dans son ensemble. Juste quelques légères rousseurs intermittentes. Le coffret comprend les éléments suivants : Volume I : Poèmes narratifs et légendaires. Illustration frontispice de Whittier par Schott. Neuf autres illustrations. 435 pages ; Volume II : Poèmes sur la nature, poèmes religieux, etc. Sept illustrations. 347 pages ; Volume III : Poèmes contre l'esclavage, chants du travail et de la réforme. Neuf illustrations. 376 pages ; Volume IV : Poèmes personnels, poèmes occasionnels, texte sur la plage, annexe. Huit illustrations. 429 pages ; Volume V : Journal, contes et esquisses de Margaret Smith. Six illustrations. 436 pages ; Volume VI : Portraits anciens, esquisses modernes, esquisses personnelles et hommages, documents historiques. Six illustrations. 437 pages ; Volume VII : Le conflit avec l'esclavage, la réforme et la politique, la critique de la vie intérieure. Six illustrations. 402 pages ; Volume VIII : La vie et les lettres de Whittier (édité par Samuel T. Pickard). Dix illustrations. X, 402 pages ; Volume IX : La vie et les lettres de Whittier (édité par Samuel T. Pickard). Volume deux. Dix illustrations. 802 pages. Un bel exemplaire. 22cm x 15cm.

    John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892) était un poète quaker américain, un abolitionniste et une figure majeure des "poètes du coin du feu" du XIXe siècle. Whittier a joué un rôle central dans le mouvement antiesclavagiste américain, défendant l'abolition à la fois par la poésie et par l'action directe, notamment en tant que délégué aux conventions antiesclavagistes et en siégeant à la législature du Massachusetts. Il a publié d'importants traités antiesclavagistes tels que Justice and Expediency et était connu pour sa participation à des publications abolitionnistes telles que le Pennsylvania Freeman.

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  • Bardo-Druidic Celtic philosophy
    The Barddas of Iolo Morganwg: by ITHEL, J. William ab
    ITHEL, J. William ab
    The Barddas of Iolo Morganwg: A Collection of Original Documents, Illustrative of the Theology Wisdom, and Usages of the Bardo-Druidic Systems of the Isle of Britain. Introduction by John Matthews

    Boston M.A: Red Wheel / Weiser, 2004. On its publication in the 19th century, Barddas stirred controversy. Some critics claimed that it was completely made up, or based on forgeries. Others defended it by pointing out similarities to other surviving Celtic documents with clear provenance.
    Photo-offset from the first printing, this edition of Barddas includes the original Welsh on verso pages with the English translation running on the recto pages. 425 pp.In original dust jacket. John Matthews has been a practicing shaman for over 30 years and is a leading authority on Celtic traditions, Grail and Arthurian legends, and the tarot. He is the author of a number of successful divinatory systems based on early spiritual beliefs, and has…

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    Boston M.A: Red Wheel / Weiser, 2004. On its publication in the 19th century, Barddas stirred controversy. Some critics claimed that it was completely made up, or based on forgeries. Others defended it by pointing out similarities to other surviving Celtic documents with clear provenance.
    Photo-offset from the first printing, this edition of Barddas includes the original Welsh on verso pages with the English translation running on the recto pages. 425 pp.In original dust jacket. John Matthews has been a practicing shaman for over 30 years and is a leading authority on Celtic traditions, Grail and Arthurian legends, and the tarot. He is the author of a number of successful divinatory systems based on early spiritual beliefs, and has acted as an adviser on several motion pictures, including Jerry Bruckheimer's King Arthur. Both book and dust jacket are in fine / as new condition. 240 x 160mm (9½ x 6¼ inches

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  • Author signed dedication.
    The Battle for the Labour Party. by KOGAN, David and KOGAN, Maurice
    KOGAN, David and KOGAN, Maurice
    The Battle for the Labour Party.

    London: Kogan Page Ltd, 1982. Signed First edition. Hardback in original unclipped dust jacket. The Labour Party in turmoil. Drawing on hitherto unpublished interview material and documents. An original and fascinating account of The Labour Party in the early 1980s. Signed dedication to front by David Kogan. Book and jacket in very good condition. 160 pages. 225 x 140 mm.

    David Kogan OBE is a British media executive, historian and journalist, who is an expert on the history of the Labour Party.

    Book ID: 3697
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  • The Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry 1853-1953; by TYSON, Geoffrey
    TYSON, Geoffrey
    The Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry 1853-1953; A Centenary Survey.

    Calcutta: D. K. Lakin, 1953. First edition. Prepared to mark the centenary of the Bengal Chamber of Commerce. It attempts to compress in to just over 200 pages the important contribution made by the Chamber in those 100 years to the growth of India's trade and industry. Original hardback in blue cloth with gilt stamped titles to front and spine. The illustrations and photographs include a b/w fold out photograph of the Chamber Office Staff of 1952. Boards show signs of handling, neat previous owner's name to FFEP. Otherwise clean and tidy. Very good. 203, xii pages - appendices and index. 220 x 145 mm (8¾ x 5¾ inches).

    Book ID: 3981
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  • The Bolshevik Poster. by WHITE. Steven
    WHITE. Steven
    The Bolshevik Poster.

    New Haven: Yale University Press, 1988. First edition, clean and tidy dust wrapper, with a little edgewear to the wrapper only. Clean and tidy red hardback boards, with gilt titles. Book itself is in excellent condition, with almost no wear. Colour illustrations throughout. 152 pages. 295 by 230mm (11½ by 9 inches).

    Book ID: 3344
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  • The Bruiser by COOK, Thomas after HOGARTH, William
    COOK, Thomas after HOGARTH, William
    The Bruiser

    London: G. G. & J. Robinson, 1800. A large engraving showing Charles Churchill as a bear, holding a wooden club and a tankard of beer. Hogarth's dog, Trump, urinates on a copy of Churchill's "Epistle to Hogarth" This is a large format engraving. The print is 38 x 28.5cm and the sheet is 49.5 x 36cm. ((19½ by 14¼ inches). Most copies we have seen for sale are 19cm x 26cm. Very good condition with no significant edgewear. A few small stains only to the edges. There is a small repaired enclosed tear to the top border. Print area is very good.

    Book ID: 3649
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  • The Cad to the Man Wot Drives the Sovereign by HEATH, William
    HEATH, William
    The Cad to the Man Wot Drives the Sovereign

    London: Thomas McLean, 1829. A lovely copy of this hand coloured engraving. A political satire, mocking Sir William Peel as being Wellington's fixer. Clean impression, and nice bright colouring. The sheet is fixed to a backing paper which is slightly stiffer. Blank verso. Image is 36cm x 26cm. Backing sheet is 42cm x 32cm.

    . Un bel exemplaire de cette gravure coloriée à la main. Une satire politique qui se moque de Sir William Peel, considéré comme l'homme à tout faire de Wellington. Impression propre et belles couleurs vives. La feuille est fixée sur un support légèrement plus rigide. Verso vierge. L'image mesure 36 cm x 26 cm. La feuille de support mesure 42 cm x 32 cm.

    Book ID: 4883
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