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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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  • Ancient Britain and the Invasions of Julius Caesar. by HOLMES, T. Rice
    HOLMES, T. Rice
    Ancient Britain and the Invasions of Julius Caesar.

    Oxford: The Clarendon Press, 1907. First Edition. The author's story of early Britain and its inhabitants, Julius Cæsar's two invasions, and their results. Hardback in red cloth, with gilt titles to spine. Contains 44 b/w illustrations and three folding maps. Previous owner's ex libris to front pastedown. Some foxing to prelims, light bumping / rubbing to boards, and spineis slightly sun faded. xi, 764 pages. 230 x 155 mm (9 x 6 inches). Hardback in red cloth, with gilt titles to spine. Contains 44 b/w illustrations and three folding maps. Previous owner's ex libris to front pastedown. Some foxing to prelims, light bumping / rubbing to boards, and spineis slightly sun faded.

    Book ID: 3219
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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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    Book ID: 4537
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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.

    Book ID: 3800
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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)

    Book ID: 3589
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  • Signed
    Battles and Enchantments. by O'CONOR, Norreys Jephson
    O'CONOR, Norreys Jephson
    Battles and Enchantments. Retold from Ancient Irish Literature.

    Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1922. 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. 168 pages. 200 x 145 mm (7¾ x 5¾ inches).

    Book ID: 2093
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  • Billingsgate Market. by ACKERMANN, R[udolph].
    ACKERMANN, R[udolph].
    Billingsgate Market. A plate from the "Microcosm of London."

    London: R. Ackermann's Repository, 1808. Plate number 9 from Ackermann's "Microcosm of London". A lovely aquatint. First edition. Plate is 24cm x 29 cm. Mount size is 32.5cm by 38cm (12¾ by 15 inches). The architectural details were drawn by Pugin, and Rowlandson drew the figures (both are credited on the sheet). The aquatinting was done by J. Bluck. Very nice clean impression of this plate, with good colouring. A very small closed foxing spot to the bottom edge of the plate. Ackermann produced this work between 1807 and 1810. One of the greatest of the colour plate books. "The plates by Rowlandson and Pugin present an unrivaled picture of London in early 19th century, of historic value, as…

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    London: R. Ackermann's Repository, 1808. Plate number 9 from Ackermann's "Microcosm of London". A lovely aquatint. First edition. Plate is 24cm x 29 cm. Mount size is 32.5cm by 38cm (12¾ by 15 inches). The architectural details were drawn by Pugin, and Rowlandson drew the figures (both are credited on the sheet). The aquatinting was done by J. Bluck. Very nice clean impression of this plate, with good colouring. A very small closed foxing spot to the bottom edge of the plate. Ackermann produced this work between 1807 and 1810. One of the greatest of the colour plate books. "The plates by Rowlandson and Pugin present an unrivaled picture of London in early 19th century, of historic value, as many of the buildings no longer exist." (Tooley)

    . Planche numéro 9 du "Microcosme de Londres" d'Ackermann. Une belle aquatinte. Première édition. La plaque mesure 24 cm x 29 cm. La taille du montage est de 32,5 cm sur 38 cm (12¾ sur 15 pouces). Les détails architecturaux ont été dessinés par Pugin, et Rowlandson a dessiné les personnages (les deux sont crédités sur la feuille). L'aquatinte a été réalisée par J. Bluck. Très belle impression propre de cette planche, avec une bonne mise en couleur. Une très petite rousseur fermée sur le bord inférieur de la planche. Ackermann a réalisé cette œuvre entre 1807 et 1810. L'un des plus grands livres de planches en couleurs. "Les planches de Rowlandson et de Pugin présentent une image inégalée de Londres au début du XIXe siècle, d'une valeur historique, car de nombreux bâtiments n'existent plus." (Tooley).

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    Book ID: 1724
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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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  • Cardinal Richelieu and the Development of Absolutism. by TREASURE, G. R.R.
    TREASURE, G. R.R.
    Cardinal Richelieu and the Development of Absolutism.

    London: Adam & Charles Black, 1972. First edition. Red cloth hardback book in original unclipped dust jacket. Frontispiece is a map of France in 1630. Additions after 1630 are marked with the date of accession; towns underlined were seats of parlements (sic). Both book and dust jacket are in very good condition. Very small previous owner's name to top of front pastedown. Geoffrey Treasure was a popular history teacher and housemaster at Harrow School. He was the author of several books, mainly about France in the 16th and 17th centuries. 316 pages, including bibliography and index. 225 x 145 mm (8¾ x 5¾ inches).

    . Première édition. Livre cartonné en toile rouge dans sa jaquette d'origine non fermée. Le…

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    London: Adam & Charles Black, 1972. First edition. Red cloth hardback book in original unclipped dust jacket. Frontispiece is a map of France in 1630. Additions after 1630 are marked with the date of accession; towns underlined were seats of parlements (sic). Both book and dust jacket are in very good condition. Very small previous owner's name to top of front pastedown. Geoffrey Treasure was a popular history teacher and housemaster at Harrow School. He was the author of several books, mainly about France in the 16th and 17th centuries. 316 pages, including bibliography and index. 225 x 145 mm (8¾ x 5¾ inches).

    . Première édition. Livre cartonné en toile rouge dans sa jaquette d'origine non fermée. Le frontispice est une carte de la France en 1630. Les ajouts après 1630 sont marqués de la date d'adhésion ; les villes soulignées étaient les sièges des parlements (sic). Le livre et la jaquette sont en très bon état. Très petit nom de l'ancien propriétaire en haut du pastedown avant. Geoffrey Treasure était un professeur d'histoire populaire et un maître de maison à Harrow School. Il est l'auteur de plusieurs ouvrages, principalement sur la France des XVIe et XVIIe siècles. 316 pages, y compris la bibliographie et l'index. 225 x 145 mm

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  • Carrousel de L'Ecole de Cavalerie 1908 by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Carrousel de L'Ecole de Cavalerie 1908

    Saumur: E. Roland. First Edition. An attractive programme for the 1908 Carrousel. The front and rear covers show designs by Grasser, The programme inside, show the name, rank etc of each cavalry officer taking part, and what they are doing during the Carrousel. 4 pages. 320 by 250mm (12½ by 9¾ inches). The covers are a little darkened and marked. small pinhole to one edge. Repaired split to the bottom 3-4 cm of the spine. Internally clean but slightly darkened. A nice piece of ephemeral military / equine history. The Cavalry school at Saumur was established in 1763 to train riders in the military. Legend has it that the Bishop of made the school move to Saumur to bring…

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    Saumur: E. Roland. First Edition. An attractive programme for the 1908 Carrousel. The front and rear covers show designs by Grasser, The programme inside, show the name, rank etc of each cavalry officer taking part, and what they are doing during the Carrousel. 4 pages. 320 by 250mm (12½ by 9¾ inches). The covers are a little darkened and marked. small pinhole to one edge. Repaired split to the bottom 3-4 cm of the spine. Internally clean but slightly darkened. A nice piece of ephemeral military / equine history. The Cavalry school at Saumur was established in 1763 to train riders in the military. Legend has it that the Bishop of made the school move to Saumur to bring pain to the Protestant town (after the officers had been too friendly with the local ladies). The regular Carousel is one of the highlights of French Horse riding. The school still exists today, training officers of the tank regiments, and supporting the nearby Cadre Noir, France's elite horse riders.

    . Un programme attrayant pour le Carrousel de 1908. Les couvertures avant et arrière présentent des dessins de Grasser. Le programme à l'intérieur indique le nom, le grade, etc. de chaque officier de cavalerie participant, et ce qu'ils font pendant le Carrousel. 4 pages. 320 x 250 mm (12½ x 9¾ pouces). Les couvertures sont un peu assombries et marquées. Petit trou d'épingle sur un bord. Fente réparée sur les 3-4 cm inférieurs du dos. L'intérieur est propre mais légèrement assombri. Une belle pièce d'histoire militaire / équine éphémère. L'école de cavalerie de Saumur a été créée en 1763 pour former les cavaliers à l'armée. La légende veut que l'évêque de Saumur ait fait déménager l'école à Saumur pour faire souffrir la ville protestante (après que les officiers aient été trop amicaux avec les dames locales). Le carrousel régulier est l'un des points forts de l'équitation française. L'école existe toujours aujourd'hui, formant les officiers des régiments de chars et soutenant le Cadre Noir, l'élite des cavaliers français.

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  • Catalogue des livres rares et preécieux, de manuscrits de livres imprimés sur vélin etc. de la bibliothéque by CHARDIN, [Charles].
    CHARDIN, [Charles].
    Catalogue des livres rares et preécieux, de manuscrits de livres imprimés sur vélin etc. de la bibliothéque

    Paris: De Bure fréres, 1823. A scarce catalogue of the sale of Charles Chardin's library. First edition. Original pale blue paper covers. These are stained and nicked to the edges. The front and rear covers have become detached and repaired with archival tape at some point. Darkening to the front cover. The first gather is detached from the book block, but is present. The rest of the book is in good condition, with slightly brittle edges. This work was published in preparation for the sale of books commencing 9th February 1824. Auction catalogue with 2791 items catalogued. To the title page is written "l'envoi de Tilliard freres." The Tilliards were an eminent Parisian bookselling family. Established by Nicolas-Martin Tilliard…

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    Paris: De Bure fréres, 1823. A scarce catalogue of the sale of Charles Chardin's library. First edition. Original pale blue paper covers. These are stained and nicked to the edges. The front and rear covers have become detached and repaired with archival tape at some point. Darkening to the front cover. The first gather is detached from the book block, but is present. The rest of the book is in good condition, with slightly brittle edges. This work was published in preparation for the sale of books commencing 9th February 1824. Auction catalogue with 2791 items catalogued. To the title page is written "l'envoi de Tilliard freres." The Tilliards were an eminent Parisian bookselling family. Established by Nicolas-Martin Tilliard by 1823 the brothers Nicolas-Noël-Henri and Jacques-François Tilliard advertised themselves as booksellers to the King of Prussia. Charles Chardin was an author and bookseller. He supplied books to William Beckford. Although he was often a radical publisher, and supported the revolution, Chardin was accused of being a British agent and arrested in 1794, but was acquitted. Collection sold 9 February-22 March 1824 (Hôtel Bullion, Paris). It is likely that Chardin died soon after. 21cm x 14cm. Xi, 268, 4. pages. A rare item, there is no sign of a WordCat / FirstSearch entry for this item, and no copies for sale at the time of cataloguing.

    . Rare catalogue de la vente de la bibliothèque de Charles Chardin. Première édition. Couvertures originales en papier bleu pâle. Elles sont tachées et entaillées sur les bords. Les couvertures avant et arrière se sont détachées et ont été réparées avec du ruban adhésif d'archivage à un moment donné. La couverture avant s'est assombrie. La première cueillette est détachée du corps d'ouvrage, mais elle est présente. Le reste de l'ouvrage est en bon état, avec des bords légèrement cassants. Cet ouvrage a été publié en vue de la vente de livres débutant le 9 février 1824. Catalogue de vente aux enchères avec 2791 articles catalogués. Sur la page de titre est écrit "l'envoi de Tilliard freres". Les Tilliard étaient une éminente famille de libraires parisiens. Fondée par Nicolas-Martin Tilliard en 1823, les frères Nicolas-Noël-Henri et Jacques-François Tilliard se présentaient comme libraires du roi de Prusse. Charles Chardin était auteur et libraire. Il fournit des livres à William Beckford. Bien qu'il ait souvent été un éditeur radical et qu'il ait soutenu la révolution, Chardin a été accusé d'être un agent britannique et arrêté en 1794, mais il a été acquitté. Collection vendue du 9 février au 22 mars 1824 (Hôtel Bullion, Paris). Il est probable que Chardin soit mort peu après. 21cm x 14cm. Xi, 268, 4. pages. Une pièce rare, il n'y a aucune trace d'une entrée WordCat / FirstSearch pour cette pièce, et aucun exemplaire n'était en vente au moment du catalogage.

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  • Catechismus voor 't bisdom van Meaux. Uytgegeven door order van den Doorluchtigen heer. by BOSSUET, Jacques Benigne, Bisschop van Condom
    BOSSUET, Jacques Benigne, Bisschop van Condom
    Catechismus voor 't bisdom van Meaux. Uytgegeven door order van den Doorluchtigen heer. [bound with] Cathechismus van de feest-dagen en andere Hoogtijden en plegtiheden van de Kerk.

    t'Antwerpen: Frederik van Metelen, 1688. An attractive copy of this first edition. Original vellum binding, Black titles to the spine state "Categismus van de Bisschop van Condom." Slight rubbing to the vellum only. Half title. Attractive vignette of the appearance of the Holy Spirit to the apostles to the title page. Ornate initials and decorations to some pages. This is a sammlung of two works. The catechism of the Bishop of Condom, together with the catechism for holy days, Holy Sunday (Easter Sunday) and parish mass. Text in Dutch. Internally clean and tidy, the binding is slightly shaken, but overall in good, sound condition. [20], [i], 246, [viii], 122, [iv]. pp 140 by 190mm (5½ by 7½ inches). Conforms…

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    t'Antwerpen: Frederik van Metelen, 1688. An attractive copy of this first edition. Original vellum binding, Black titles to the spine state "Categismus van de Bisschop van Condom." Slight rubbing to the vellum only. Half title. Attractive vignette of the appearance of the Holy Spirit to the apostles to the title page. Ornate initials and decorations to some pages. This is a sammlung of two works. The catechism of the Bishop of Condom, together with the catechism for holy days, Holy Sunday (Easter Sunday) and parish mass. Text in Dutch. Internally clean and tidy, the binding is slightly shaken, but overall in good, sound condition. [20], [i], 246, [viii], 122, [iv]. pp 140 by 190mm (5½ by 7½ inches). Conforms to FirstSearch / WorldCat OCLC: 65540156.

    . Un bel exemplaire de cette première édition. Reliure originale en vélin, titres noirs au dos indiquant "Categismus van de Bisschop van Condom". Légers frottements sur le vélin uniquement. Demi-titre. Belle vignette de l'apparition du Saint-Esprit aux apôtres sur la page de titre. Initiales et décorations ornées sur certaines pages. Il s'agit d'un sammlung de deux ouvrages. Le catéchisme de l'évêque de Condom, ainsi que le catéchisme des jours saints, du dimanche saint (dimanche de Pâques) et de la messe paroissiale. Texte en néerlandais. L'intérieur est propre et bien rangé, la reliure est légèrement secouée, mais l'ensemble est en bon état. [20], [i], 246, [viii], 122, [iv]. pp 140 par 190mm (5½ par 7½ pouces). Conforme à FirstSearch / WorldCat OCLC : 65540156.

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  • With two original sketches bound in
    Celebrities to-day in Caricature by WAYNER, Mark
    WAYNER, Mark
    Celebrities to-day in Caricature

    London: N/P, 1940. A nice copy of this rare collection of caricatures by the Polish born British caricaturist Wayner. Included are two original sketches by Wayner. Winston Churchill, inserted to the front of the collection, and Roosevelt, which is tipped into the collection - over the top of the printed version of Roosevelt. Blue soft covers with a red title and vignette to the front cover. Tied with cord to left edge. Inside are 13 full page caricatures as follows: Winston Churchill, (This is an original sketch), American Harmonica player Larry Adler, violinist and composer Fritz Kreisler, English journalist Hannen Swaffer, English humorist and novelist A. P. Herbert, New Zealand cartoonist David Low, Sir Edward Marsh, British-American artist Sir…

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    London: N/P, 1940. A nice copy of this rare collection of caricatures by the Polish born British caricaturist Wayner. Included are two original sketches by Wayner. Winston Churchill, inserted to the front of the collection, and Roosevelt, which is tipped into the collection - over the top of the printed version of Roosevelt. Blue soft covers with a red title and vignette to the front cover. Tied with cord to left edge. Inside are 13 full page caricatures as follows: Winston Churchill, (This is an original sketch), American Harmonica player Larry Adler, violinist and composer Fritz Kreisler, English journalist Hannen Swaffer, English humorist and novelist A. P. Herbert, New Zealand cartoonist David Low, Sir Edward Marsh, British-American artist Sir Jacob Epstein, First President of Israel Chaim Weizmann, Louis Golding, British politician George Lansbury, American President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (this is an original sketch), and British artist Sir William Rothenstein. Conforms to WorldCat / FirstSearch OCLC: 234115740. (apart from the two originals) This states that there is only one library holding (National Library of Israel). Good clean condition, with a touch of foxing only. 380 by 260mm (15 by 10¼ inches).

    . Un bel exemplaire de cette rare collection de caricatures du caricaturiste britannique d'origine polonaise Wayner. Deux croquis originaux de Wayner sont inclus. Winston Churchill, inséré au début de la collection, et Roosevelt, qui est inséré dans la collection - par-dessus la version imprimée de Roosevelt. Couvertures souples bleues avec un titre et une vignette rouges sur la couverture avant. Le bord gauche est attaché avec un cordon. A l'intérieur se trouvent 13 caricatures pleine page comme suit : Winston Churchill (il s'agit d'une esquisse originale), l'harmoniciste américain Larry Adler, le violoniste et compositeur Fritz Kreisler, le journaliste anglais Hannen Swaffer, l'humoriste et romancier anglais A. P. Herbert, le dessinateur néo-zélandais David Low, Sir Edward Marsh, l'artiste britannico-américain Sir Jacob Epstein, le premier président d'Israël Chaim Weizmann, Louis Golding, l'homme politique britannique George Lansbury, le président américain Franklin Delano Roosevelt (il s'agit d'une esquisse originale) et l'artiste britannique Sir William Rothenstein. Conforme à WorldCat / FirstSearch OCLC : 234115740. (à l'exception des deux originaux) Ce document indique qu'il n'existe qu'une seule bibliothèque détentrice (la Bibliothèque nationale d'Israël). Bon état de propreté, avec seulement quelques rousseurs. 380 by 260mm.

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  • Scarce dual language Arabic and French aphorisms.
    Civilité Musulmane ou moeurs, coutumes et usages des arabes. by ESSOYOUTHI, de L'Imam [ESSIYOUTHI]
    ESSOYOUTHI, de L'Imam [ESSIYOUTHI]
    Civilité Musulmane ou moeurs, coutumes et usages des arabes. sentences et de maximes extraites de l'ouvrage du célèbre Auteur Arabe l'Imam Essiyouthi, avec un Traduction littérale en regard du texte Arabe suivie d'une autre traduction.

    Alger / Paris: P. Bernard / L. Hachette, 1852. A nice copy of this work. A collection of sentences and maxims extracted from the work of the famous Arab author Imam Essiyouthi, with a literal translation opposite the Arabic text followed by another word-for-word translation and explanatory notes by François Gadoz. Probably a second issue of the first edition (title page states 1851 but the cover is dated 1852 and shows recently published items on the back cover). There were later printings retaining the 1851 imprint to the title page as late at 1888. This is one of the Algerian printings, as on the colophon, there is the signature of Bernard. Yellow paper covers. These are a little darkened…

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    Alger / Paris: P. Bernard / L. Hachette, 1852. A nice copy of this work. A collection of sentences and maxims extracted from the work of the famous Arab author Imam Essiyouthi, with a literal translation opposite the Arabic text followed by another word-for-word translation and explanatory notes by François Gadoz. Probably a second issue of the first edition (title page states 1851 but the cover is dated 1852 and shows recently published items on the back cover). There were later printings retaining the 1851 imprint to the title page as late at 1888. This is one of the Algerian printings, as on the colophon, there is the signature of Bernard. Yellow paper covers. These are a little darkened / nicked to the edges, but still sound. Internally clean and tidy but with light to moderate foxing throughout. Abd al-Raḥmān ibn Abī Bakr al- Suyūṭī (1445-1505) was the author of many books, mostly religious books about the Islamic faith. 126 pages. 15cm x 9cm. Conforms to FirstSearch / WorldCat OCLC: 68032463.

    . Bel exemplaire de cet ouvrage. Recueil de sentences et de maximes extraites de l'œuvre du célèbre auteur arabe Imam Essiyouthi, avec une traduction littérale en regard du texte arabe suivie d'une autre traduction mot à mot et de notes explicatives de François Gadoz. Il s'agit probablement d'une deuxième édition de la première (la page de titre indique 1851, mais la couverture est datée de 1852 et présente des articles récemment publiés au dos de la couverture). Des tirages ultérieurs ont conservé l'impression de 1851 sur la page de titre jusqu'en 1888. Il s'agit de l'un des tirages algériens, car le colophon porte la signature de Bernard. Couvertures en papier jaune. Elles sont un peu assombries / entaillées sur les bords, mais restent saines. L'intérieur est propre et bien rangé, mais il y a des rousseurs légères à modérées sur l'ensemble de l'ouvrage. Abd al-Raḥmān ibn Abī Bakr al- Suyūṭī (1445-1505) est l'auteur de nombreux ouvrages, principalement religieux, sur la foi islamique. 126 pages. 15cm x 9cm. Conforme à FirstSearch / WorldCat OCLC : 68032463.

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  • Coi Opera Omnia.Graece & Latine Edita, Van der Linden by HIPPOCRATIS, Magni
    HIPPOCRATIS, Magni
    Coi Opera Omnia.Graece & Latine Edita, Van der Linden

    Lugduni Batavorum [Leiden]: Apud Danielem, Abrahamum & Adrianum á Gaasbeeck, 1665. First edition (Leiden edition of van der Linden). Two volumes. Engraved title and engraved portrait of Hipocrates to the front of volume one. Full brown leather binding with simple gilt decoration and titles to the spine. Both volumes have a little rubbing to the spine, and with loss to the top surface leather on the spine (worse to volume 1 - see photographs). A few historiated initials and small vignettes throughout each volume. Dedication to the front of volume one. All edges gilt. Internally clean and tidy with a little darkening only. Text in Greek and Latin. Of particular interest in this copy is the ownership history. To…

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    Lugduni Batavorum [Leiden]: Apud Danielem, Abrahamum & Adrianum á Gaasbeeck, 1665. First edition (Leiden edition of van der Linden). Two volumes. Engraved title and engraved portrait of Hipocrates to the front of volume one. Full brown leather binding with simple gilt decoration and titles to the spine. Both volumes have a little rubbing to the spine, and with loss to the top surface leather on the spine (worse to volume 1 - see photographs). A few historiated initials and small vignettes throughout each volume. Dedication to the front of volume one. All edges gilt. Internally clean and tidy with a little darkening only. Text in Greek and Latin. Of particular interest in this copy is the ownership history. To the front of each volume is the paper ex libris of Syston Park, the celebrated library of Sir John Thorold. This library was largely dispersed by Sothebys in 1884 (although this copy does not appear to have been in that sale). The is also the small leather label of Huth Library "Ex Musaeo Huthii". This library was begun by Henry Huth (1815-1878) and continued by his son Alfred H. Huth. The Library was dispersed by Sotheby's in a number of sales between 1911 and 1920. Finally there is an ownership mark of John Burns dated 1920. Collation: *-***4, A-Lll8., [2], a-ttt6, (index) a-i3. pp = [38], 1-878[ii]., [4], 1-1034, [130]. pages. 200 by 125mm (7¾ by 5 inches).

    . First edition (van der Linden's Leiden edition). Two volumes. Engraved title and engraved portrait of Hipocrates at the beginning of the first volume. Bound in full brown leather with gilt decoration and titles on spine. Both volumes show some rubbing to the spine and loss of the upper surface of the spine leather (worse for volume 1 - see photographs). A few historiated initials and small vignettes in each volume. Dedication at the beginning of the first volume. All edges gilt. The interior is clean and tidy, with only minor darkening. The ownership history of this copy is particularly interesting. At the beginning of each volume is the ex libris paper of Syston Park, the famous library of Sir John Thorold. This library was largely dispersed by Sothebys in 1884 (although this copy does not appear to have been part of that sale). There is also the small leather label of the Huth library "Ex Musaeo Huthii". This library was founded by Henry Huth (1815-1878) and continued by his son Alfred H. Huth. The library was dispersed by Sotheby's in several sales between 1911 and 1920. Finally, there is a John Burns ownership mark dating from 1920. Collation: *-***4, A-Lll8, [2], a-ttt6, (index) a-i3. pp = [38], 1-878[ii], [4], 1-1034, [130]. pages. 200 by 125mm.

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  • Collection of 60 Münchener Bilderbögen aus der Reihe "Zur Geschichte der Kostüme" by Braun & Schneider
    Braun & Schneider
    Collection of 60 Münchener Bilderbögen aus der Reihe "Zur Geschichte der Kostüme"

    München [Munich]: Braun & Schneider, 1887. A lovely collection of 60 of the history of costume sheets from the 1880s. Each are double page (bound in to hinges in the binding). The sheets each feature 4 couples of historical costume, hand coloured and numbered to each sheet. The sheets are clean, but with a little darkening to them. The whole is bound together as a prize binding from a Den Bosch "Nuttige en Beeldende Kunsten" (School of the visual arts) for 1887/8. This has deteriorated over the years, but has recently been restored, with a new spine and casing, the original front board has been laid onto the front board. Modern gilt titles to the spine. New end papers.…

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    München [Munich]: Braun & Schneider, 1887. A lovely collection of 60 of the history of costume sheets from the 1880s. Each are double page (bound in to hinges in the binding). The sheets each feature 4 couples of historical costume, hand coloured and numbered to each sheet. The sheets are clean, but with a little darkening to them. The whole is bound together as a prize binding from a Den Bosch "Nuttige en Beeldende Kunsten" (School of the visual arts) for 1887/8. This has deteriorated over the years, but has recently been restored, with a new spine and casing, the original front board has been laid onto the front board. Modern gilt titles to the spine. New end papers. The different artists of these sheets had great freedom in their design, the layout was predetermined in these cases. Usually a couple was depicted in typical fashion and costume without overlap. Hairstyle, jewellery and clothing were recreated in great detail by various artists by studying tombs, mosaics, frescoes and paintings. 350 by 225mm (13¾ by 8¾ inches).

    . Une belle collection de 60 feuilles d'histoire du costume des années 1880. Chaque feuille est une double page (reliée aux charnières de la reliure). Les feuilles présentent chacune 4 couples de costumes historiques, colorés à la main et numérotés sur chaque feuille. Les feuilles sont propres, mais présentent un léger assombrissement. L'ensemble est relié comme une reliure de prix d'une "Nuttige en Beeldende Kunsten" (école des arts visuels) de Den Bosch pour 1887/8. Cette reliure s'est détériorée au fil des ans, mais elle a été récemment restaurée, avec un nouveau dos et une nouvelle couverture, la première planche d'origine ayant été posée sur la première planche. Titres dorés modernes au dos. Nouveaux papiers de garde. Les différents artistes de ces feuilles avaient une grande liberté dans leur conception, la mise en page étant prédéterminée dans ces cas. En général, un couple est représenté dans une mode et un costume typiques, sans chevauchement. La coiffure, les bijoux et les vêtements ont été recréés dans les moindres détails par divers artistes en étudiant des tombes, des mosaïques, des fresques et des peintures. 350 x 225 mm (13¾ x 8¾ pouces).

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  • Costume du Moyen Âge d'après les manuscrits, peintures et monuments contemporains by [BEVEREN, J. J. v.].
    [BEVEREN, J. J. v.].
    Costume du Moyen Âge d'après les manuscrits, peintures et monuments contemporains

    Bruxelles: Librairie Historique-Artistique, 1847. First Edition. Two volumes With 150 hand coloured engraved plates. (Complete and fully collated against the list of plates). Half Morocco with dark green blind embossed boards. Somewhat worn and rubbed but still in good overall condition. Spines possibly renewed / later in attractive condition. Vol. 1 with 14 plates, vol. 2 with 136 plates. - Among the costumes also some depictions of professions: Doctor, maid, lawyer, merchants, alderman etc. - Some browning to paper, occasional spotting, a few leaves with marginal tears. Overall in very good condition. 2 p., 378 p., 1 p.; 2 p., 168 p.
    Lipperheide Cb 10. Colas 2965. only edition. 270 by 180mm (10¾ by 7 inches).

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    Bruxelles: Librairie Historique-Artistique, 1847. First Edition. Two volumes With 150 hand coloured engraved plates. (Complete and fully collated against the list of plates). Half Morocco with dark green blind embossed boards. Somewhat worn and rubbed but still in good overall condition. Spines possibly renewed / later in attractive condition. Vol. 1 with 14 plates, vol. 2 with 136 plates. - Among the costumes also some depictions of professions: Doctor, maid, lawyer, merchants, alderman etc. - Some browning to paper, occasional spotting, a few leaves with marginal tears. Overall in very good condition. 2 p., 378 p., 1 p.; 2 p., 168 p.
    Lipperheide Cb 10. Colas 2965. only edition. 270 by 180mm (10¾ by 7 inches).

    . Première édition. Deux volumes avec 150 planches gravées à la main et colorées. (Complet et entièrement collationné par rapport à la liste des planches). Demi-maroquin avec des planches gaufrées à l'aveugle vert foncé. Un peu usé et frotté mais toujours en bon état général. Les dos ont peut-être été renouvelés / plus tard, mais ils sont en bon état. Vol. 1 avec 14 planches, vol. 2 avec 136 planches. - Parmi les costumes, on trouve également des représentations de professions : Médecin, servante, avocat, marchand, échevin, etc. - Quelques rousseurs sur le papier, quelques taches occasionnelles, quelques feuilles avec des déchirures marginales. Dans l'ensemble en très bon état. 2 p., 378 p., 1 p. ; 2 p., 168 p. Lipperheide Cb 10. Colas 2965. édition unique. 270 x 180 mm (10¾ x 7 pouces).

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  • Croquis de guerre by DELAYE, Théophile-Jean
    DELAYE, Théophile-Jean
    Croquis de guerre

    Paris: Les Grandes Éditions Francaises. First edition. No Date but FirstSearch states 1945. A nice copy of this portfolio of sketches from the war. Complete, with a title, a poem and 24 black and white plates. The portfolio is stained, with a water mark to the inside and out. Cloth ties still present. One of the three card folds inside is detached but present. The design is replicated on the paper covers inside. These are clean, but has a little loss to the spine edge. Plates are clean but with a little darkening and edgewear to the page edges. An uncommon item. Only two library holdings (BnF and the Netherlands Holocaust museum). Conforms to BnF FRBNF40360138. 325 by 250mm…

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    Paris: Les Grandes Éditions Francaises. First edition. No Date but FirstSearch states 1945. A nice copy of this portfolio of sketches from the war. Complete, with a title, a poem and 24 black and white plates. The portfolio is stained, with a water mark to the inside and out. Cloth ties still present. One of the three card folds inside is detached but present. The design is replicated on the paper covers inside. These are clean, but has a little loss to the spine edge. Plates are clean but with a little darkening and edgewear to the page edges. An uncommon item. Only two library holdings (BnF and the Netherlands Holocaust museum). Conforms to BnF FRBNF40360138. 325 by 250mm (12¾ by 9¾ inches).

    . Première édition. Pas de date mais FirstSearch indique 1945. Bel exemplaire de ce portfolio de croquis de guerre. Complet, avec un titre, un poème et 24 planches en noir et blanc. Le portfolio est taché, avec une marque d'eau à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur. Les attaches en tissu sont toujours présentes. L'un des trois plis de la carte à l'intérieur est détaché mais présent. Le dessin est reproduit sur les couvertures en papier à l'intérieur. Celles-ci sont propres, mais le bord du dos est un peu abîmé. Les planches sont propres, mais les bords des pages sont légèrement assombris et usés. Un ouvrage peu courant. Il n'existe que deux bibliothèques (la BnF et le musée néerlandais de l'Holocauste). Conforme à la BnF FRBNF40360138. 325 by 250mm.

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  • Crossman. The Pursuit of Power. by HOWARD, Anthony
    HOWARD, Anthony
    Crossman. The Pursuit of Power.

    London: Jonathon Cape, 1990. First edition. Original black cloth in pictorial dust wrapper. Both clean and tidy. Now in clear protective wrap. A little darkening to the page edges only. Tiny nick to head of wrapper. xiv, 370 pp. 240 x 160 mm (9½ x 6¼ inches)

    Book ID: 2326
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