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  • Album des missions catholiques. Afrique by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Album des missions catholiques. Afrique

    Paris / Lille: Société de Saint-Augustin, 1888. First edition. An unusual work telling the story of the Roman Catholic Missions to Africa. A large book. Soft covers bound in vellum with black printed titles and designs to the front and rear covers. The vellum is still and a little cracked with age, and there is a small hole to the spine edge. It seems a very luxurious way to bind a book in the late nineteenth century! The book block is separate from the vellum binding - but it may always have been more of a folder / portfolio as there is no sign of it having been attached to the inside of the vellum. The binding of the…

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    Paris / Lille: Société de Saint-Augustin, 1888. First edition. An unusual work telling the story of the Roman Catholic Missions to Africa. A large book. Soft covers bound in vellum with black printed titles and designs to the front and rear covers. The vellum is still and a little cracked with age, and there is a small hole to the spine edge. It seems a very luxurious way to bind a book in the late nineteenth century! The book block is separate from the vellum binding - but it may always have been more of a folder / portfolio as there is no sign of it having been attached to the inside of the vellum. The binding of the book block is fragile, and although it is just holding together, it is a little loose. The first page is a chromolithographed title, with gilt decoration in the style of a medieval work. The Jesuits monogram is to the centre of the design. There is a closed tear to the bottom edge. There are then 148 pages, bordered in red floral design. Full of illustrations. These mark the history of Christian missions in Africa from the flight of the holy family, to the late nineteenth century. Engravings (steels) in black and white and sepia throughout. Some in green colour. An attractive, rather fragile work, with light intermittent foxing. We can find only one other copy in its original binding. This was one of four works, dealing with Africa, Asia, America and Oceania, each complete in themselves. 38cm x 27cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 7635132. The Société de Saint-Augustin was in fact a publishing arm of Desclée, de Brouwer & Cie. This was a publishing house active in the late 19th century, known for producing Catholic literature and missionary works.

    . Première édition. Un ouvrage inhabituel racontant l'histoire des missions catholiques romaines en Afrique. Un grand livre. Couvertures souples reliées en vélin avec titres et motifs imprimés en noir sur les couvertures avant et arrière. Le vélin est encore et un peu craquelé par l'âge, et il y a un petit trou sur le bord du dos. Cela semble être une façon très luxueuse de relier un livre à la fin du dix-neuvième siècle ! Le corps d'ouvrage est séparé de la reliure en vélin - mais il se peut qu'il ait toujours été davantage un dossier ou un portefeuille, car il n'y a aucune trace d'attachement à l'intérieur du vélin. La reliure du corps d'ouvrage est fragile et, bien qu'elle tienne à peine, elle est un peu lâche. La première page est un titre chromo-lithographié, avec une décoration dorée dans le style d'un ouvrage médiéval. Le monogramme des Jésuites se trouve au centre du dessin. Il y a une déchirure fermée sur le bord inférieur. Il y a ensuite 148 pages, bordées d'un motif floral rouge. Les illustrations sont nombreuses. Celles-ci retracent l'histoire des missions chrétiennes en Afrique depuis la fuite de la sainte famille jusqu'à la fin du dix-neuvième siècle. Gravures (aciers) en noir et blanc et en sépia tout au long de l'ouvrage. Certaines sont en vert. Ouvrage attrayant, plutôt fragile, avec de légères rousseurs intermittentes. Nous n'avons trouvé qu'un seul autre exemplaire dans sa reliure d'origine. Il s'agit de l'un des quatre ouvrages traitant de l'Afrique, de l'Asie, de l'Amérique et de l'Océanie, chacun étant complet en soi. 38cm x 27cm. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 7635132. La Société de Saint-Augustin était en fait une maison d'édition de Desclée, de Brouwer & Cie. Il s'agit d'une maison d'édition active à la fin du 19e siècle, connue pour sa littérature catholique et ses ouvrages missionnaires.

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  • Albumen photograph of young children in North Africa by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Albumen photograph of young children in North Africa

    North Africa: N/P, 1880. A group of young children sit upon steps on the edge of the communal clothes washing area. North Africa - probably Morrocco. An adult in a white robe watches the children in the foreground, with a young child in similar robe facing them. Palm trees and dust road in the background. The children seem too young to be in school. An attractive albumen image. Slightly faded, but overall in good condition. H265mm x 210mm. On green backing card 430 x 350 mm. A little darkened and bumped but still in good state.

    . Un groupe de jeunes enfants est assis sur des marches au bord de l'aire commune de lavage des vêtements. Afrique du…

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    North Africa: N/P, 1880. A group of young children sit upon steps on the edge of the communal clothes washing area. North Africa - probably Morrocco. An adult in a white robe watches the children in the foreground, with a young child in similar robe facing them. Palm trees and dust road in the background. The children seem too young to be in school. An attractive albumen image. Slightly faded, but overall in good condition. H265mm x 210mm. On green backing card 430 x 350 mm. A little darkened and bumped but still in good state.

    . Un groupe de jeunes enfants est assis sur des marches au bord de l'aire commune de lavage des vêtements. Afrique du Nord - probablement Maroc. Un adulte vêtu d'une robe blanche surveille les enfants au premier plan, tandis qu'un jeune enfant vêtu d'une robe similaire leur fait face. Palmiers et route poussiéreuse à l'arrière-plan. Les enfants semblent trop jeunes pour être à l'école. Une belle image à l'albumine. Légèrement décolorée, mais dans l'ensemble en bon état. H265mm x 210mm. Sur carte verte 430 x 350 mm. Un peu assombri et bosselé mais toujours en bon état.

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  • A rare miniature almanach
    Almanach de poche, pour l'an 1832; by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Almanach de poche, pour l'an 1832; précédé de probabilités météorologiques sur la variation du tems...

    Paris: ve Demoraine et Boucquin, 1831. First edition. A rare item. A miniature book to be kept with the owner at all times! As well as the meteorological information, it also held information about the sun and moon, the births and alliances of the princes and princesses of Europe, and the final section was a selection of anecdotes and scandal from the previous years. Dark red paper covers. A little darkened, but without significant marking or wear. The book is oblong, to be read like a flip chart. Unpaginated but 60 pages. Internally in good, clean condition, with just a touch of darkening. Attractive letter press printing. 8.5cm x 5.5cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 473081525.

    . Première édition.…

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    Paris: ve Demoraine et Boucquin, 1831. First edition. A rare item. A miniature book to be kept with the owner at all times! As well as the meteorological information, it also held information about the sun and moon, the births and alliances of the princes and princesses of Europe, and the final section was a selection of anecdotes and scandal from the previous years. Dark red paper covers. A little darkened, but without significant marking or wear. The book is oblong, to be read like a flip chart. Unpaginated but 60 pages. Internally in good, clean condition, with just a touch of darkening. Attractive letter press printing. 8.5cm x 5.5cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 473081525.

    . Première édition. Un ouvrage rare. Un livre miniature à garder toujours sur soi ! Outre les informations météorologiques, il contient également des informations sur le soleil et la lune, les naissances et les alliances des princes et princesses d'Europe, et la dernière partie était une sélection d'anecdotes et de scandales des années précédentes.. Couverture en papier rouge foncé. Légèrement foncée, mais sans marques ni usure significatives. Le livre est oblong, à lire comme un tableau à feuilles mobiles. Non paginé, mais 60 pages. Intérieur en bon état, propre, avec juste une légère coloration. Jolie impression typographique. 8,5 cm x 5,5 cm. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 473081525.

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  • An account of the conduct of the Dowager Duchess of Marlborough, by MARLBOROUGH, Dowager Duchess of
    MARLBOROUGH, Dowager Duchess of
    An account of the conduct of the Dowager Duchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to court, to the year 1710. In a letter from herself to my Lord.

    London: James Bettenham, for George Hawkins, 1742. First edition. Hardback in full brown calf with raised band and gilt titles and raised bands to spine. Sarah Churchill Dowager Duchess of Marlborough was a close friend of Anne the first Queen of the newly formed sovereign state of Great Britain. Boards in very good condition, with just some light rubbing to spine. Inside the pages are lightly age toned, and some minor soiling / finger marking to the title page. Overall in very good shape. 213 x 137 mm (8½ x 5½ inches).

    Book ID: 3017
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  • An Authentic Copy of the Charter and Bye-Laws of the City of Rochester, With an Abstract of the Customal by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    An Authentic Copy of the Charter and Bye-Laws of the City of Rochester, With an Abstract of the Customal

    London: 1809. Recent rebind, with half tan leather and gilt titles, and marbled boards. 86 pp. with contemporary annotations, from Rochester Museum. City of Rochester museum bookplate to inside front board. A very nice copy. 23.5cm x 16cm. Confroms to WorldCat / OCLC: 504414102. No publisher noted.

    Book ID: 2077
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  • An Honourable Deception? by SHORT, Clare
    SHORT, Clare
    An Honourable Deception? New Labour, Iraq, and the Misuse of Power.

    London: Free Press, 2004. Nice copy of this first edition. Clean and tidy dust wrapper. No significant flaws. Very slight lean to the book. An account of the Iraq war from Short, who resigned from Blair's cabinet over his Iraq war policy. 294 pages.
    245 x 170 mm (9¾ x 6¾ inches).

    Book ID: 2304
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  • An Oration, Pronounced July 4 1808, at the Request of the Selectmen of the Town of Boston. by RITCHIE, Andrew.
    RITCHIE, Andrew.
    An Oration, Pronounced July 4 1808, at the Request of the Selectmen of the Town of Boston. In Commemoration of the Anniversary of American Independence.

    Edition: First Edition

    Boston: Russell & Cutler, 1808. First edition. Pamphlet, disbound. Title with printer's vignette, "vote of the town", text. There is an owner's inscription on the title leaf. (Isaac Porter from Wm. Porter). There is some browning and foxing throughout (heavier towards the end); the first and last leaf are detached, the rest of the pamphlet loosely bound together. 19, [i] pp. 205 x 130 mm (8 x 5 inches).

    Orations were given annually in Boston, often called "municipal Orations"; typically two or more addresses were given. The impetus for the tradition of municipal orations in Boston stemmed from an act passed at a town meeting in March 1783, when it was decided that the annual celebration of commemorating the…

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    Boston: Russell & Cutler, 1808. First edition. Pamphlet, disbound. Title with printer's vignette, "vote of the town", text. There is an owner's inscription on the title leaf. (Isaac Porter from Wm. Porter). There is some browning and foxing throughout (heavier towards the end); the first and last leaf are detached, the rest of the pamphlet loosely bound together. 19, [i] pp. 205 x 130 mm (8 x 5 inches).

    Orations were given annually in Boston, often called "municipal Orations"; typically two or more addresses were given. The impetus for the tradition of municipal orations in Boston stemmed from an act passed at a town meeting in March 1783, when it was decided that the annual celebration of commemorating the Boston Massacre of March 5, 1770, be replaced with a yearly Independence Day celebration. The local newspaper reported following this oration:

    "The Repertory tells us that Mr. Ritchie delivered an excellent Oration. So much the better for Mr. Ritchie! The Oration was doubtless federal, else it could not have been excellent, and it must have abused the President, else it could not have been federal, and it was delivered on the anniversary of independence, a fit federal occasion for abusing the government of our choice! " (American Mercury, 11 August 1808, 2)

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  • Annales des Victimes du Devoir. by MONTET, Joseph.
    MONTET, Joseph.
    Annales des Victimes du Devoir. A la óccasion de la Féte des Fleurs de 1886

    Syndicat de la Presse Parisienne / S. Heymann et Cie. First edition. A scarce souvenir programme to acommpany the Féte des fleurs for 1886. A large and attractive item. Soft covers. In folds (not sewn or bound) The front cover is a lovely art nouveau illustration, with a programme surrounded by a nouveau design of flowers to the rear cover. The covers are lightly foxed, and to the rear cover is a small closed tear (now repaired with archival tape). 20 pages (including covers). Stories and illustrations throughout. Attractive sepia coloured double page illustration to the centre. Internally the work is clean and bright, with just a touch of darkening / light foxing. 39cm x 27.5cm. The féte was…

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    Syndicat de la Presse Parisienne / S. Heymann et Cie. First edition. A scarce souvenir programme to acommpany the Féte des fleurs for 1886. A large and attractive item. Soft covers. In folds (not sewn or bound) The front cover is a lovely art nouveau illustration, with a programme surrounded by a nouveau design of flowers to the rear cover. The covers are lightly foxed, and to the rear cover is a small closed tear (now repaired with archival tape). 20 pages (including covers). Stories and illustrations throughout. Attractive sepia coloured double page illustration to the centre. Internally the work is clean and bright, with just a touch of darkening / light foxing. 39cm x 27.5cm. The féte was to raise funds for the fund for those injured in line of duty. The brochure contains drawings by the best-known illustrators of the day, as well as the programme for the party held on 5th and 6th June 1886 in the Bois de Boulogne. The "Caisse des victimes du devoir" (Victims of Duty Fund), was set up in 1885. It was intended to help people injured in an act of duty, such as fire fighters, or their families (in the event of death) and to compensate victims of disasters. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 1448385831.

    . Première édition. Programme souvenir rare accompagnant la Fête des fleurs de 1886. Un objet imposant et attrayant. Couverture souple. Plié (non cousu ni relié). La couverture avant est ornée d'une jolie illustration Art nouveau, tandis que la couverture arrière présente un programme entouré d'un motif floral Art nouveau. Les couvertures sont légèrement roussies et la couverture arrière présente une petite déchirure fermée (maintenant réparée avec du ruban adhésif d'archivage). 20 pages (couvertures comprises). Histoires et illustrations tout au long du programme. Jolie illustration en double page de couleur sépia au centre. À l'intérieur, l'ouvrage est propre et lumineux, avec juste une légère trace de noircissement/légères rousseurs. 39 cm x 27,5 cm. La fête avait pour but de collecter des fonds pour les personnes blessées dans l'exercice de leurs fonctions. La brochure contient des dessins des illustrateurs les plus connus de l'époque, ainsi que le programme de la fête qui s'est tenue les 5 et 6 juin 1886 au Bois de Boulogne. La « Caisse des victimes du devoir » a été créée en 1885. Elle avait pour but d'aider les personnes blessées dans l'exercice de leurs fonctions, telles que les pompiers, ou leurs familles (en cas de décès) et d'indemniser les victimes de catastrophes. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 1448385831.

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  • Archives reliées de l'association. Procès-verbaux, menus, listes des membres, etc. by Association amicale des Anciens Elèves du Lycée d'Orléans (BUCHET, Emile).
    Association amicale des Anciens Elèves du Lycée d'Orléans (BUCHET, Emile).
    Archives reliées de l'association. Procès-verbaux, menus, listes des membres, etc. A bound archive of the Association. Minutes, menus, membership rolls etc.

    Paris: Librarie Administrative de Paul Dupont, 1864. First edition. A bound archive / collection of the proceedings of the Association. The collection was collected by Emile Buchet, a founder member an avocat in Orleans. Founded in 1863 by some former Orléans and others who had become Parisians. It had set itself a threefold goal: to help former students in need, to award a gold medal to the rhetoric prize, and to create a scholarship for the son of a former student. It held its annual general meeting at a banquet held alternately in Paris and Orléans. In 1864, it began to publish an annual bulletin. Half leather hardback with marbled boards. Gilt titles to the spine. Library shelf label…

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    Paris: Librarie Administrative de Paul Dupont, 1864. First edition. A bound archive / collection of the proceedings of the Association. The collection was collected by Emile Buchet, a founder member an avocat in Orleans. Founded in 1863 by some former Orléans and others who had become Parisians. It had set itself a threefold goal: to help former students in need, to award a gold medal to the rhetoric prize, and to create a scholarship for the son of a former student. It held its annual general meeting at a banquet held alternately in Paris and Orléans. In 1864, it began to publish an annual bulletin. Half leather hardback with marbled boards. Gilt titles to the spine. Library shelf label to the top edge of the spine* Here we have gathered ten years of the bulletin and further ephemera. The full collection is as follows: (1) The folding sheet of the regulation of the Association. (2) A torn newspaper leaf publishing the regulations. (3) A two leaf letter inviting the recipient to the opening banquet. Although the recipient is not shown the remnant of a stamp, and a postmark are evident. (4) Premier banquet. 1864. Yellow wrappers. Printed in Orléans by Puget et cie. 16pp. (5) Single leaf newspaper article about the banquet, followed by 6 leaves of printed letters about prizes and the banquet. (6) Banquet Avril 1865. Purple wrappers, This and following are printed by Paul Dupont. 24pp. followed by three leaves of printed letters. (7) Banquet Avril 1866. Blue wrappers. 26pp. 4 leaves of printed letters and two menu cards. (8) Banquet Avril 1867. Purple wrappers. 32 pages. followed by four leaves of letters. (9) Banquet Avril 1868. pale blue wrappers. 44 pages. 4 leaves of letters. Banquet 1869. blue wrappers. 32 pages, followed by four leaves of letters. (10) Banquet Avril 1870. Green wrappers. 32 pages. Eleven leaves of letters, including a menu card. (11) Banquet Avril 1872. Pink wrappers, 40 pages. Five leaves of letters. (12) Banquet Mai 1875. Pale blue wrappers, 36 pages. 9 leaves of printed letters. Banquet Mai 1874. Yellow wrappers. 52 pages. Collation: 2, 2, 4, (i), 16, (i) 14, (i), 24, (i), 6, (i), 26, (i), 10, (i), 32, (i), 8, (i), 44, (i), 4, (i), 32, (i), 4, (i), 32, (i), 22, (i), 40, (i), 10, (i), 36, (i), 18, (i). pages. 21cm x 13.5cm. In 1913, the Association gave an account of fifty years of activity in a 163-page booklet. Turbulence followed during the two world wars. Despite a revival in the 1960s, the Association has been dormant since 1995. * label for the bibliothèque du fonds Bergevin to the top of the front cover. Taking its name from the two leading figures of the Bergevin family, Louis-Athanase Bergevin (1753-1832) and his son Louis-Catherine (1798-1876), were magistrates from Blois and major landowners in Saint-Gervais-la-Forêt. The collection was dispersed at auction in Véndome in 2022.

    . Première édition. Archives reliées / recueil des actes de l'Association. Le recueil a été constitué par Emile Buchet, membre fondateur et avocat à Orléans. Fondée en 1863 par d'anciens Orléanais devenus Parisiens, l'association s'était fixé un triple objectif : venir en aide aux anciens élèves dans le besoin, décerner une médaille d'or au prix de rhétorique et créer une bourse d'études pour le fils d'un ancien élève. Elle tenait son assemblée générale annuelle lors d'un banquet organisé alternativement à Paris et à Orléans. En 1864, elle a commencé à publier un bulletin annuel. Reliure demi-cuir avec plats marbrés. Titres dorés sur le dos. Étiquette de bibliothèque sur le bord supérieur du dos. Nous avons rassemblé ici dix ans de bulletins et d'autres documents éphémères. La collection complète est la suivante : (1) La feuille pliante du règlement de l'Association. (2) Une feuille de journal déchirée publiant le règlement. (3) Une lettre de deux feuilles invitant le destinataire au banquet d'ouverture. Bien que le destinataire ne soit pas indiqué, les restes d'un timbre et un cachet postal sont visibles. (4) Premier banquet. 1864. Couverture jaune. Imprimé à Orléans par Puget et cie. 16 pp. (5) Article de journal d'une seule page sur le banquet, suivi de 6 feuilles de lettres imprimées sur les prix et le banquet. (6) Banquet avril 1865. Couverture violette. Ce document et les suivants sont imprimés par Paul Dupont. 24 pages, suivies de trois feuilles de lettres imprimées. (7) Banquet avril 1866. Couverture bleue. 26 pages. 4 feuilles de lettres imprimées et deux cartes de menu. (8) Banquet avril 1867. Couverture violette. 32 pages, suivies de quatre pages de lettres. (9) Banquet avril 1868. Couverture bleu pâle. 44 pages. 4 pages de lettres. Banquet 1869. Couverture bleue. 32 pages, suivies de quatre pages de lettres. (10) Banquet avril 1870. Couverture verte. 32 pages. Onze feuilles de lettres, dont une carte de menu. (11) Banquet Avril 1872. Couverture rose, 40 pages. Cinq feuilles de lettres. (12) Banquet Mai 1875. Couverture bleu pâle, 36 pages. 9 feuilles de lettres imprimées. Banquet Mai 1874. Couverture jaune. 52 pages. 2, 2, 4, (i), 16, (i) 14, (i), 24, (i), 6, (i), 26, (i), 10, (i), 32, (i), 8, (i), 44, (i), 4, (i), 32, (i), 4, (i), 32, (i), 22, (i), 40, (i), 10, (i), 36, (i), 18, (i). pages. En 1913, l'Association a rendu compte de ses cinquante années d'activité dans une brochure de 163 pages. Les deux guerres mondiales ont été suivies d'une période de turbulences. Malgré un regain d'activité dans les années 1960, l'Association est en sommeil depuis 1995.

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  • Arrival of Daniël Raap in Hell by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Arrival of Daniël Raap in Hell

    Northern Netherlands: N/P. First edition. A scarce engraving by an unknown engraver from 1754. It shows the arrival of Daniël Raap in Hell. A caricature on the death of the merchant and Orangist Daniël Raap on 15 January 1754 in Amsterdam. Raap with his ally Teepken in hell standing before the Devil on his throne. Details in the image numbered 1-5 but there is no legend. tipped onto a paper sheet and held under passe partout. We cannot find any other copies of this for sale, and the only copy we can locate is in the Rijksmuseum (RP-P-OB-84.474) also with no legend. engraved area is 21cm x 31cm. Sheet is 25cm x 34cm. Passe partout is 35cm x 50cm.…

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    Northern Netherlands: N/P. First edition. A scarce engraving by an unknown engraver from 1754. It shows the arrival of Daniël Raap in Hell. A caricature on the death of the merchant and Orangist Daniël Raap on 15 January 1754 in Amsterdam. Raap with his ally Teepken in hell standing before the Devil on his throne. Details in the image numbered 1-5 but there is no legend. tipped onto a paper sheet and held under passe partout. We cannot find any other copies of this for sale, and the only copy we can locate is in the Rijksmuseum (RP-P-OB-84.474) also with no legend. engraved area is 21cm x 31cm. Sheet is 25cm x 34cm. Passe partout is 35cm x 50cm. The sheet is a little darkened, and has a closed tear to one edge (not affecting engraved area). The title is added in Dutch in manuscript to the bottom right, and the number 114 to the bottom left. Small area of loss to the top edge of border, hidden by passe partout. A scarce item.

    Daniel Raap (1703–1754) was a Dutch porcelain merchant from Amsterdam who played a significant role during the Orangist revolution in the Netherlands between 1747 and 1751. He was known for his agitation against the ruling Regent class, advocating for greater public influence in government and supporting the restoration of the stadtholderate under William IV, Prince of Orange. Raap, along with other activists, published pamphlets demanding democratic reforms and hereditary stadtholder rule. He organized petitions and called for the direct election of militia captains, the restoration of guild privileges, and auctioning of vacant public offices. His activities led to William IV intervening in Dutch politics, but when the new city government remained dominated by the traditional regent families, Raap found himself at odds with both more radical democrats and Orangists. By the time of his death, Raap's former popularity had turned to hostility; riots occurred at his funeral, and his coffin was even destroyed by a mob. Première édition. Rare gravure d'un graveur inconnu datant de 1754. Elle montre l'arrivée de Daniël Raap en enfer. Une caricature sur la mort du marchand et orangiste Daniël Raap le 15 janvier 1754 à Amsterdam. Raap et son allié Teepken en enfer devant le Diable sur son trône. Les détails de l'image sont numérotés de 1 à 5, mais il n'y a pas de légende. L'image a été collée sur une feuille de papier et conservée sous passe partout. Nous n'avons pas trouvé d'autres copies de ce tableau à vendre, et la seule copie que nous avons pu localiser se trouve au Rijksmuseum (RP-P-OB-84.474), également sans légende. La surface gravée est de 21cm x 31cm. La feuille mesure 25 cm x 34 cm. Passe partout mesure 35 cm x 50 cm. La feuille est un peu assombrie et présente une déchirure fermée sur un bord (qui n'affecte pas la zone gravée). Le titre est ajouté en néerlandais dans le manuscrit en bas à droite, et le numéro 114 en bas à gauche. Petite zone de perte au bord supérieur de la bordure, cachée par un passe-partout. Une pièce rare.

    Daniel Raap (1703-1754) était un marchand de porcelaine néerlandais d'Amsterdam qui a joué un rôle important pendant la révolution orangiste aux Pays-Bas entre 1747 et 1751. Il était connu pour son agitation contre la classe régente au pouvoir, prônant une plus grande influence du public dans le gouvernement et soutenant la restauration du stadtholderat sous Guillaume IV, prince d'Orange. Avec d'autres activistes, Raap a publié des pamphlets réclamant des réformes démocratiques et le règne héréditaire du stadtholder. Il organise des pétitions et demande l'élection directe des capitaines de milice, le rétablissement des privilèges des guildes et la mise aux enchères des charges publiques vacantes. Ses activités ont incité Guillaume IV à intervenir dans la politique néerlandaise, mais lorsque le nouveau gouvernement de la ville est resté dominé par les familles régentes traditionnelles, Raap s'est retrouvé en désaccord avec les démocrates plus radicaux et les orangistes. Au moment de sa mort, la popularité de Raap s'est transformée en hostilité ; des émeutes ont éclaté lors de ses funérailles et son cercueil a même été détruit par une foule.

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  • Articles préliminaires de paix entre sa Majesté le Roi de la Grande Bretagne by [NETHERLANDS - STATES GENERAL - TREATY].
    [NETHERLANDS - STATES GENERAL - TREATY].
    Articles préliminaires de paix entre sa Majesté le Roi de la Grande Bretagne et leurs hautes puissances les États Généraux des Provinces Unies des Païs-Bas avec les Actes de ratification.

    Den Haag / ('s-Gravenhage): Jacob & Isaac Scheltus, 1783. First edition thus. 11 pp. With woodcut device on title page and one initial. An account of the preliminaries of a treaty between King George of England and the States General of the Netherlands. Text in French. The covers are clean, but internally, this is quite soiled - it seems from a damp atmosphere. This has "num. 32" printed to the title page, and would appear to come originally from a bound collection of Dutch treaties of the period. Pages have separated from their text block. Conforms to FirstSearch / OCLC:66918463. Only two library holdings (Rotterdam and Utrecht), and no copies for sale at the time of cataloguing.

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    Den Haag / ('s-Gravenhage): Jacob & Isaac Scheltus, 1783. First edition thus. 11 pp. With woodcut device on title page and one initial. An account of the preliminaries of a treaty between King George of England and the States General of the Netherlands. Text in French. The covers are clean, but internally, this is quite soiled - it seems from a damp atmosphere. This has "num. 32" printed to the title page, and would appear to come originally from a bound collection of Dutch treaties of the period. Pages have separated from their text block. Conforms to FirstSearch / OCLC:66918463. Only two library holdings (Rotterdam and Utrecht), and no copies for sale at the time of cataloguing.

    . Première édition. 11 pages. Avec une gravure sur bois sur la page de titre et une initiale. Compte-rendu des préliminaires d'un traité entre le roi George d'Angleterre et les Etats Généraux des Pays-Bas. Texte en français. Les couvertures sont propres, mais l'intérieur est assez sali - il semble que ce soit dû à une atmosphère humide. La page de titre porte la mention "num. 32" imprimé sur la page de titre, et semble provenir d'une collection reliée de traités hollandais de l'époque. Conforme à FirstSearch / OCLC:66918463. Seulement deux bibliothèques (Rotterdam et Utrecht), et aucun exemplaire en vente au moment du catalogage.

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  • Artikel 311 Wetboek van Strafrecht. by DE CASEMBROOT, E. A. O.
    DE CASEMBROOT, E. A. O.
    Artikel 311 Wetboek van Strafrecht. Academisch proefschrift ter verkrijging van den graad van Doctor in de Rechtswetenschap aan de Rijks-Universiteit te Leiden op gezag van den Rector Magnificus Dr. S. S. Rosenstein, Hoogleeraar in de Faculteit der Geneeskunde, voor de faculteit te verdedigen op Zaterdag 26 November 1887, des namiddags te 3 uzen,
    door Eduard August Otto De Casembroot, geboren te Tholen.

    Leiden: P. Somerwil, 1887. Eerste editie. Gebonden in rood linnen met vergulde en zwarte versieringen. Alle paginaranden verguld. In zeer goede staat. 80 pagina's. 230 x 150 mm.

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  • Uncommon account of life as an internee, signed by the artist.
    Attenti al filo. Beware of wire! Attention au Barbéle. by BERRETTI, Alessandro. Internator No. 7361
    BERRETTI, Alessandro. Internator No. 7361
    Attenti al filo. Beware of wire! Attention au Barbéle.

    Genova: Libreria Italiana Editrice, 1946. First edition. A limited signed art book of the artist's experiences during the second world war as a prisoner of war. Original soft covers. The captions and text are tri-lingual. Primarily in Italian (ie within the image) there is an English and French text alongside. These are a little darkened, and have several small closed tears to the cover edges. Internally clean and tidy, but with a little darkening to the page edges throughout. The sheets are presented half intentionally unopened, (with the inner part of each double sheet blank). A remarkable publication that recounts the experience of imprisonment in a concentration camp, conveyed not only through text but, more significantly, through the extensive…

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    Genova: Libreria Italiana Editrice, 1946. First edition. A limited signed art book of the artist's experiences during the second world war as a prisoner of war. Original soft covers. The captions and text are tri-lingual. Primarily in Italian (ie within the image) there is an English and French text alongside. These are a little darkened, and have several small closed tears to the cover edges. Internally clean and tidy, but with a little darkening to the page edges throughout. The sheets are presented half intentionally unopened, (with the inner part of each double sheet blank). A remarkable publication that recounts the experience of imprisonment in a concentration camp, conveyed not only through text but, more significantly, through the extensive collection of drawings and cartoons produced by the painter and internee Alessandro Berretti. These visual works merge documentary realism with a notable undercurrent of humour, a mode through which the artist sought a degree of psychological distance from the oppressive circumstances of captivity. The volume is organised into three principal sections: The Stations of the Cross; Captivity Seen in a Moment of Good Humour (featuring colour cartoons); and Snapshots of the Concentration Camp (caricatures). Unpaginated but 126 pages. 31.5cm x 27cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 4034005.

    . Première édition. Livre d'art limité et signé retraçant les expériences de l'artiste pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale en tant que prisonnier de guerre. Couverture souple d'origine. Les légendes et le texte sont trilingues. Principalement en italien (c'est-à-dire à l'intérieur de l'image), avec un texte en anglais et en français à côté. Ils sont légèrement noircis et présentent plusieurs petites déchirures fermées sur les bords de la couverture. L'intérieur est propre et soigné, mais les bords des pages sont légèrement noircis. Les feuilles sont présentées à moitié intentionnellement non ouvertes (la partie intérieure de chaque double feuille est vierge). Une publication remarquable qui raconte l'expérience de l'emprisonnement dans un camp de concentration, non seulement à travers le texte, mais surtout à travers la vaste collection de dessins et de caricatures réalisés par le peintre et interné Alessandro Berretti. Ces œuvres visuelles allient le réalisme documentaire à un humour sous-jacent notable, un moyen par lequel l'artiste cherchait à prendre une certaine distance psychologique par rapport aux conditions oppressantes de la captivité. Le volume est organisé en trois sections principales : Le chemin de croix ; La captivité vue dans un moment de bonne humeur (avec des caricatures en couleur) ; et Instantanés du camp de concentration (caricatures). Non paginé, mais 126 pages. 31,5 cm x 27 cm. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 4034005.

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  • ALS by twice British prime minister The Duke of Wellington
    Autograph Letter Signed by The Duke of Wellington regarding his hearing problem. by WELLINGTON, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of
    WELLINGTON, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of
    Autograph Letter Signed by The Duke of Wellington regarding his hearing problem.

    London: 1837. Addressed to an unidentified recipient, this signed letter concerns the appointment of an officer with hearing loss, which the Duke relates to his own experience of deafness. Like many exposed to the sound of artillery fire, the Duke of Wellington suffered from noise-related hearing loss. Subsequently he underwent a botched treatment which resulted in permanent deafness in one ear. This ALS is dated London, 16 April 1837. This was the year that Queen Victoria ascended the throne, and was written when the Duke was in his late 60s. Expected fold marks. Whole written in brown ink. 2pp. with integral blank leaf. 185 x 118 mm (7¼ by 4¾ inches)

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  • Aux Frontieres du Jazz. Preface de Pierre Mac Orlan; Illustree de 60 photographies by GOFFIN, Robert.
    GOFFIN, Robert.
    Aux Frontieres du Jazz. Preface de Pierre Mac Orlan; Illustree de 60 photographies

    Paris: Editions du Sagittaire, C1940. Allegedly sixth edition, although it has been suggested that this was a spurious marketing gimmick. The first edition appeared in 1932. Original softcover, 256 pages with 60 black-and-white illustrations based on photographs on art paper. Red buckram and marbled boards with black leather label and gilt titles to spine. The binding is fractionally tight, but still perfectly readable. Original soft covers are bound in. Internally clean and tidy but slightly darkened. In fact there are 55 photographs, and 5 black and white illustrations, bringing the total to 60. 254. [vi]. pages. Nice copy. 19cm x 14cm

    . Il s'agirait de la sixième édition, bien qu'il ait été suggéré qu'il s'agissait d'un gadget commercial fallacieux.…

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    Paris: Editions du Sagittaire, C1940. Allegedly sixth edition, although it has been suggested that this was a spurious marketing gimmick. The first edition appeared in 1932. Original softcover, 256 pages with 60 black-and-white illustrations based on photographs on art paper. Red buckram and marbled boards with black leather label and gilt titles to spine. The binding is fractionally tight, but still perfectly readable. Original soft covers are bound in. Internally clean and tidy but slightly darkened. In fact there are 55 photographs, and 5 black and white illustrations, bringing the total to 60. 254. [vi]. pages. Nice copy. 19cm x 14cm

    . Il s'agirait de la sixième édition, bien qu'il ait été suggéré qu'il s'agissait d'un gadget commercial fallacieux. La première édition est parue en 1932. Couverture souple originale, 256 pages avec 60 illustrations en noir et blanc basées sur des photographies sur papier d'art. Bougran rouge et planches marbrées avec étiquette en cuir noir et titres dorés au dos. La reliure est légèrement serrée, mais reste parfaitement lisible. Les couvertures souples d'origine sont reliées. L'intérieur est propre et bien rangé, mais légèrement assombri. En fait, il y a 55 photographies et 5 illustrations en noir et blanc, ce qui porte le total à 60. 254. [vi]. pages. Bel exemplaire.

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  • An attractive anti Napoleonic broadside.
    Badinguette. by BAYLAC, Alexandre. (Attributed).
    BAYLAC, Alexandre. (Attributed).
    Badinguette. Chanson-charge pour Eugénie et Napoléon III.

    Paris: L. Paul, 1871. First edition. A lovely example of this broadside, mocking the emperor and is former mistress following the defeat at Sedan. After a short spell in prison in Germany, he went into exile in England in March 1871. He died in England in 1873. The lithograph is produced by J. More. 320 by 250mm (12½ by 9¾ inches). In lovely condition. Fractionally darkened, but with no edge wear. Clean to the rear. An excellent copy of this caricature sheet. A copy is held at the library Musée de la ville de Paris. Ref. QB.966.

    , Première édition. Un très bel exemplaire de cette affiche satirique, tournant en dérision l'empereur et son ancienne maîtresse après la défaite…

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    Paris: L. Paul, 1871. First edition. A lovely example of this broadside, mocking the emperor and is former mistress following the defeat at Sedan. After a short spell in prison in Germany, he went into exile in England in March 1871. He died in England in 1873. The lithograph is produced by J. More. 320 by 250mm (12½ by 9¾ inches). In lovely condition. Fractionally darkened, but with no edge wear. Clean to the rear. An excellent copy of this caricature sheet. A copy is held at the library Musée de la ville de Paris. Ref. QB.966.

    , Première édition. Un très bel exemplaire de cette affiche satirique, tournant en dérision l'empereur et son ancienne maîtresse après la défaite de Sedan. Après un bref séjour en prison en Allemagne, il s'exila en Angleterre en mars 1871. Il mourut en Angleterre en 1873. La lithographie est l'œuvre de J. More. 320 × 250 mm (12½ × 9¾ pouces). En très bel état. Légèrement foncée, mais sans usure sur les bords. Verso propre. Un excellent exemplaire de cette feuille de caricature. Un exemplaire est conservé à la bibliothèque du Musée de la ville de Paris. Réf. QB.966.

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  • An attractive hand coloured satire
    Ball-Room Scene. A fragment by H.B. [John Doyle]
    H.B. [John Doyle]
    Ball-Room Scene. A fragment

    London: Thos McLean, 1838. First edition. HB Sketches No 544. Image is 29cm x 42cm. Neat and clean plate. Printed by Alfred Ducôte. Beautiful hand colouring. The sheet is clean, but with a little darkening and foxing to the edges. The top edge has a slight nicking to it. Overall though, a clean and tidy image. A group surrounds a princess and rather awkward dandy who are dancing (but don't look like they are enjoying it). National Portrait Gallery holding NPG D41478 (Uncoloured issue). John Doyle (1797–1868), known by the pen name H.B., was an influential Irish caricaturist, political cartoonist, painter, and lithographer. He is considered a pioneer of "polite caricature," a style that avoided grotesque exaggerations and instead…

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    London: Thos McLean, 1838. First edition. HB Sketches No 544. Image is 29cm x 42cm. Neat and clean plate. Printed by Alfred Ducôte. Beautiful hand colouring. The sheet is clean, but with a little darkening and foxing to the edges. The top edge has a slight nicking to it. Overall though, a clean and tidy image. A group surrounds a princess and rather awkward dandy who are dancing (but don't look like they are enjoying it). National Portrait Gallery holding NPG D41478 (Uncoloured issue). John Doyle (1797–1868), known by the pen name H.B., was an influential Irish caricaturist, political cartoonist, painter, and lithographer. He is considered a pioneer of "polite caricature," a style that avoided grotesque exaggerations and instead relied on wit and subtle humor to critique political figures and events. His work marked a departure from the harsh satire of earlier artists like James Gillray and Thomas Rowlandson. In 1827 Doyle began publishing political prints anonymously. From 1829-1851 Doyle published his well-known Political Sketches series, signing his work with the initials "HB" to hide his identity.

    . Première édition. HB Sketches n° 544. Image de 29 cm x 42 cm. Plaque propre et nette. Imprimée par Alfred Ducôte. Belle coloration à la main. La feuille est propre, mais présente un léger noircissement et des rousseurs sur les bords. Le bord supérieur présente une légère entaille. Dans l'ensemble, l'image est propre et nette. Un groupe entoure une princesse et un dandy plutôt maladroit qui dansent (mais ne semblent pas apprécier). National Portrait Gallery, référence NPG D41478 (édition non colorée). John Doyle (1797-1868), connu sous le pseudonyme H.B., était un caricaturiste, dessinateur politique, peintre et lithographe irlandais influent. Il est considéré comme un pionnier de la « caricature polie », un style qui évitait les exagérations grotesques et s'appuyait plutôt sur l'esprit et l'humour subtil pour critiquer les personnalités et les événements politiques. Son travail marquait une rupture avec la satire acerbe d'artistes précédents tels que James Gillray et Thomas Rowlandson. En 1827, Doyle commença à publier anonymement des gravures politiques. De 1829 à 1851, Doyle publia sa célèbre série Political Sketches, signant ses œuvres des initiales « HB » afin de dissimuler son identité.

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  • Signed
    Battles and Enchantments. by O'CONOR, Norreys Jephson
    O'CONOR, Norreys Jephson
    Battles and Enchantments. Retold from Early Gaelic Literature.

    Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1922. Scarce. Author signed. First Edition. In original blue cloth with gilt decoration to front board and title to spine. Original brown unclipped paper dust jacket. Dust jacket has some marks and is nicked to the head of the spine. Inside the book is clean, just basic shelf wear. Author signed dedication to FFEP. Norreys Jephson O'Conor was an Harvard educated American poet, literary critic, and scholar born in New York City on 31 December 1885. 168 pages. 200 x 145 mm (7¾ x 5¾ inches).

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  • Blanco Y Negro by LUCA DE TENA Torcuato (director)
    LUCA DE TENA Torcuato (director)
    Blanco Y Negro

    Madrid: Blanco y Negro, 1900. First Edition. A Spanish illustrated magazine, with politics, fashion, world news, cartoons and many illustrations. Year 10/11 comprising 18 non continuous issues #484 (11th August 1900); #486 (25th August); #488 (8th September); #490 (22nd September); #491 (29th September); #494 (20th October); #495 (27th October); #496 (3rd November) #500 (1st December); #501 (8th December); #504 (22nd December); #478 (1st July 1900); #506 (12 January 1901); #508 (26th January 1901); #510 (9th February 1901); #514 (9th March 1901); #520 (20th April 1901); #537 (17th August 1901). Green buckram spine with gilt titles (a little rubbed but sound) paper covered hardback boards with an unusual pattern. Inside, the magazines are in good condition, but the binding is…

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    Madrid: Blanco y Negro, 1900. First Edition. A Spanish illustrated magazine, with politics, fashion, world news, cartoons and many illustrations. Year 10/11 comprising 18 non continuous issues #484 (11th August 1900); #486 (25th August); #488 (8th September); #490 (22nd September); #491 (29th September); #494 (20th October); #495 (27th October); #496 (3rd November) #500 (1st December); #501 (8th December); #504 (22nd December); #478 (1st July 1900); #506 (12 January 1901); #508 (26th January 1901); #510 (9th February 1901); #514 (9th March 1901); #520 (20th April 1901); #537 (17th August 1901). Green buckram spine with gilt titles (a little rubbed but sound) paper covered hardback boards with an unusual pattern. Inside, the magazines are in good condition, but the binding is a little shaken. Full of fabulous art nouveau illustrations. Particularly the illustrations of the zodiac symbols. 28cm x 21cm.

    . Première édition. Magazine espagnol illustré, avec de la politique, de la mode, des nouvelles du monde, des dessins humoristiques et de nombreuses illustrations. Année 10/11 comprenant 18 numéros non continus #484 (11 août 1900) ; #486 (25 août) ; #488 (8 septembre) ; #490 (22 septembre) ; #491 (29 septembre) ; #494 (20 octobre) ; #495 (27 octobre) ; #496 (3 novembre) #500 (1er décembre) ; #501 (8 décembre) ; #504 (22 décembre) ; #478 (1er juillet 1900) ; #506 (12 janvier 1901) ; #508 (26 janvier 1901) ; #510 (9 février 1901) ; #514 (9 mars 1901) ; #520 (20 avril 1901) ; #537 (17 août 1901). Dos en bougran vert avec titres dorés (un peu frotté mais en bon état), plats cartonnés recouverts de papier avec un motif inhabituel. A l'intérieur, les magazines sont en bon état, mais la reliure est un peu secouée. Plein de fabuleuses illustrations art nouveau. En particulier les illustrations des symboles du zodiaque. 28cm x 21cm.

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  • Briefwechsel des Beatus Rhenanus. by RHENANUS, BEATUS., HORAWITZ, A./ HARTFELDER, K. (EDS.)
    RHENANUS, BEATUS., HORAWITZ, A./ HARTFELDER, K. (EDS.)
    Briefwechsel des Beatus Rhenanus.

    Nieuwkoop: B. de Graaf, 1966. Nice copy of this first edition thus - A Facsimile of the 1886 edition. Correspondence from Beatus Rhenanus. Collected and edited by Adalbert Horawitz and Karl Hartfelder. Red cloth with black label to spine. Gilt titles. Very good clean condition. Frontis portrait of Rhenanus. Very slight cracking to the top edge of the spine to the title page. Very small stamp to ffep showing this was a publisher's archive example. XXIV, 700 pages. 240 by 170mm (9½ by 6¾ inches).

    . Bel exemplaire de cette première édition - Fac-similé de l'édition de 1886. Correspondance de Beatus Rhenanus. Recueillie et éditée par Adalbert Horawitz et Karl Hartfelder. Tissu rouge avec étiquette noire au dos. Titres…

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    Nieuwkoop: B. de Graaf, 1966. Nice copy of this first edition thus - A Facsimile of the 1886 edition. Correspondence from Beatus Rhenanus. Collected and edited by Adalbert Horawitz and Karl Hartfelder. Red cloth with black label to spine. Gilt titles. Very good clean condition. Frontis portrait of Rhenanus. Very slight cracking to the top edge of the spine to the title page. Very small stamp to ffep showing this was a publisher's archive example. XXIV, 700 pages. 240 by 170mm (9½ by 6¾ inches).

    . Bel exemplaire de cette première édition - Fac-similé de l'édition de 1886. Correspondance de Beatus Rhenanus. Recueillie et éditée par Adalbert Horawitz et Karl Hartfelder. Tissu rouge avec étiquette noire au dos. Titres dorés. Très bon état de conservation. Portrait frontispice de Rhenanus. Très légère fissure sur le bord supérieur du dos à la page de titre. Un très petit tampon à la page de garde indique qu'il s'agit d'un exemplaire d'archive de l'éditeur. XXIV, 700 pages. 240 x 170 mm (9½ x 6¾ pouces).

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