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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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    Book ID: 1402
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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 spine is slightly sun faded. xi, 764 pages. 230 x 155 mm (9 x 6 inches).

    Book ID: 3219
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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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    Book ID: 5183
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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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  • 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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    Book ID: 5111
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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).

    Book ID: 2093
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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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    Book ID: 5146
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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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  • Calendrier historique de l'orléanais, by LE GALL, C. A.
    LE GALL, C. A.
    Calendrier historique de l'orléanais, curieux et nécessaire pour toute la province, avec le détail du commerce de la ville et de la généralité d'Orléans...

    Orléans / Paris: C.A. Le Gall / Chez Langlois. First edition thus. The pocket calendar and information guide to Orléans for the year 1784. Although anonymous to the title, with only the publisher given (and providing the preface) this was in fact produced from 1763-1799 by various publishers. A fascinating snapshot of a major provincial French city, just five years before the revolution. Original hand panted soft patterned cover witha stitched binding. This paper cover gives the impression of flowers on wallpaper. There is an area of loss to the bottom edge (below the print), which has been replaced / repaired with archival tape. Some edgewear and creasing to the covers otherwise. Internally clean and tidy throughout. A little…

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    Orléans / Paris: C.A. Le Gall / Chez Langlois. First edition thus. The pocket calendar and information guide to Orléans for the year 1784. Although anonymous to the title, with only the publisher given (and providing the preface) this was in fact produced from 1763-1799 by various publishers. A fascinating snapshot of a major provincial French city, just five years before the revolution. Original hand panted soft patterned cover witha stitched binding. This paper cover gives the impression of flowers on wallpaper. There is an area of loss to the bottom edge (below the print), which has been replaced / repaired with archival tape. Some edgewear and creasing to the covers otherwise. Internally clean and tidy throughout. A little darkening / marking, but overall in excellent condition. The book aims to present the conditions of Orléans and its province in the year 1784. After the preliminaries, is a page per month of the year, giving astrological information and saints days. A few have been ruled through in ink - presumably either removed from the Catholic calendar, or dislikes by the almanac's owner. Then follow the church officials and officers, by name and title. These include the cathedral, and the parishes of the diocese. Details of hospitals in the area follow. There then follow much information on the commercial life of the region. For example, the page on Wine shows merchants and commissionaires. 240 pages. 12cm x 6.5cm.

    . Première édition. Le calendrier de poche et le guide d'information d'Orléans pour l'année 1784. Bien que le titre soit anonyme, seul l'éditeur étant indiqué (et fournissant la préface), cet ouvrage a en fait été produit de 1763 à 1799 par divers éditeurs. Un instantané fascinant d'une grande ville provinciale française, cinq ans seulement avant la révolution. Couverture originale à motifs souples, peinte à la main, avec une reliure cousue. Cette couverture en papier donne l'impression de fleurs sur du papier peint. Il y a une zone de perte sur le bord inférieur (en dessous de l'impression), qui a été remplacée / réparée avec du ruban adhésif d'archivage. Par ailleurs, les couvertures présentent quelques traces d'usure et de froissement. L'intérieur de l'ouvrage est propre et bien rangé. Un peu de noircissement/marquage, mais dans l'ensemble en excellent état. Le livre a pour but de présenter les conditions d'Orléans et de sa province en 1784. Après les préliminaires, il y a une page par mois de l'année, donnant des informations astrologiques et les jours des saints. Quelques-uns ont été biffés à l'encre, sans doute parce qu'ils ont été retirés du calendrier catholique ou parce que le propriétaire de l'almanach ne les a pas aimés. Viennent ensuite les responsables et les officiers de l'église, par nom et par titre. Il s'agit de la cathédrale et des paroisses du diocèse. Les détails concernant les hôpitaux de la région suivent. Viennent ensuite de nombreuses informations sur la vie commerciale de la région. Par exemple, la page sur le vin montre les marchands et les commissionnaires. 240 pages. 12 cm x 6,5 cm.

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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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  • Castleford's Chronicle, or the Boke of Brut: by ECKHARDT, Caroline D.
    ECKHARDT, Caroline D.
    Castleford's Chronicle, or the Boke of Brut: Volume I & II (Complete).

    Oxford: The Early English Text Society, 1996. First edition thus. Two volumes in dust wrappers. The Early English Text society edition. Both volumes are in clean brown cloth with gilt titles, and in very clean and tidy dust wrappers. Fractional fading to the spines of the dust wrappers. xvi, 559., [ii], 561-1065. pages. 22.5cm x 14.5cm. Castleford's Chronicle, also known as the Boke of Brute, is a major Middle English verse chronicle attributed to Thomas Castleford. Composed in the early 14th century, it is one of the longest English chronicles of its time, totaling nearly 40,000 lines in eleven books and a prologue. The work survives in a single manuscript, now held at the State and University Library in…

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    Oxford: The Early English Text Society, 1996. First edition thus. Two volumes in dust wrappers. The Early English Text society edition. Both volumes are in clean brown cloth with gilt titles, and in very clean and tidy dust wrappers. Fractional fading to the spines of the dust wrappers. xvi, 559., [ii], 561-1065. pages. 22.5cm x 14.5cm. Castleford's Chronicle, also known as the Boke of Brute, is a major Middle English verse chronicle attributed to Thomas Castleford. Composed in the early 14th century, it is one of the longest English chronicles of its time, totaling nearly 40,000 lines in eleven books and a prologue. The work survives in a single manuscript, now held at the State and University Library in Göttingen, Germany. The chronicle tells the history of Britain from its legendary origins, beginning with Albina and her sisters and the arrival of Brutus (a foundational myth popularized by Geoffrey of Monmouth), up to the reign of Edward II in the early 14th century.

    . Première édition. Deux volumes sous jaquette. L'édition de la société Early English Text. Les deux volumes sont en toile brune propre avec des titres dorés, et dans des enveloppes de poussière très propres et bien rangées. Les deux volumes sont en tissu brun propre avec des titres dorés et dans des enveloppes de poussière très propres et bien rangées. xvi, 559, [ii], 561-1065 pages. 22.5cm x 14.5cm. La Chronique de Castleford, également connue sous le nom de Boke of Brute, est une importante chronique en vers du moyen anglais attribuée à Thomas Castleford. Composée au début du XIVe siècle, c'est l'une des plus longues chroniques anglaises de l'époque, totalisant près de 40 000 lignes en onze livres et un prologue. L'œuvre n'a survécu que dans un seul manuscrit, aujourd'hui conservé à la Bibliothèque d'État et universitaire de Göttingen, en Allemagne. La chronique raconte l'histoire de la Grande-Bretagne depuis ses origines légendaires, en commençant par Albina et ses sœurs et l'arrivée de Brutus (un mythe fondateur popularisé par Geoffrey of Monmouth), jusqu'au règne d'Édouard II au début du XIVe siècle.

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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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