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  • Catalogue of Oxfordshire Seventeenth Century Tokens. by MILNE, J. C.
    MILNE, J. C.
    Catalogue of Oxfordshire Seventeenth Century Tokens.

    Oxford University Press / Ashmolean Museum, 1935. Scarce! First Edition. With 16 b/w plates. Bound in Reading Public Library's own embossed buckram hardback binding. With library plate to front pastedown. Pages are age toned, one or two have a small ink 'tick mark' to them - but overall in good shape. A great gift for the numismatist in your life! 48 pages. 210 x 140 mm (8¼ x 5½ inches).

    Book ID: 3221
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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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  • Communism: Why Prolong its Death-Throes? by CROZIER, Brian
    CROZIER, Brian
    Communism: Why Prolong its Death-Throes? Occasional Paper 46. Institute for European Defence and Strategic Studies.

    London: Alliance Publishers, 1990. Booklet with glossy soft covers. This work's preface states: "Charting the course of Soviet imperial expansion, from 1945 to its high point at the end of the 1970s, he [Crozier] dissents from President Gorbachev's view that the Brezhnev years were an 'age of stagnation', affirming that, on the contrary, they saw a rapid increase in Soviet naval and military power, at a time of demoralisation and uncertainty in the West". In excellent clean condition. 59 pages. 210 x 150 mm (8¼ x 6 inches).

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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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    Book ID: 4118
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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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  • An association copy of this classic work belonging to Baron Georges Cuvier, the father of Palaeontology
    De Bononiensi Scientiarum et Artium Instituto atque Academia. by Accademia delle scienze dell' Istituto di Bologna.
    Accademia delle scienze dell' Istituto di Bologna.
    De Bononiensi Scientiarum et Artium Instituto atque Academia.

    Bononiae: ex Typographia Lelii a Vulpe. The first five full volumes in this series, containing: Volume 1) Printed 1748 (reprint) [viii], 1-645pp Contains engraved title and 9 full page or folding plates. In two parts. The Commentaria (p1-297) and the Opuscula (301-645). This second part includes the important treatise by Eustachii Manfredd (p599-641 and 2 of the plates) entitled 'De novissimis circa fixorum siderum errores observationibus'. This confirmed James Bradley's hypothesis about astronomical phenomena, and together they provided the first evidence of the Earth's movement around the Sun (Ie the first scientific confirmation of Copernicus' work). (2) Vol. II Part I. printed 1745 (1st edition - possibly later impression as errate shows amendments to August 1745). [vi], 1-506 [ii].…

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    Bononiae: ex Typographia Lelii a Vulpe. The first five full volumes in this series, containing: Volume 1) Printed 1748 (reprint) [viii], 1-645pp Contains engraved title and 9 full page or folding plates. In two parts. The Commentaria (p1-297) and the Opuscula (301-645). This second part includes the important treatise by Eustachii Manfredd (p599-641 and 2 of the plates) entitled 'De novissimis circa fixorum siderum errores observationibus'. This confirmed James Bradley's hypothesis about astronomical phenomena, and together they provided the first evidence of the Earth's movement around the Sun (Ie the first scientific confirmation of Copernicus' work). (2) Vol. II Part I. printed 1745 (1st edition - possibly later impression as errate shows amendments to August 1745). [vi], 1-506 [ii]. pp Engraved title. Commentaria. No plates (none called for). (3) Vol. II part II. Printed 1746. (1st edition errata to July 27th 1746). Viii, 1-406 [ii]. pp Engraved title and 24 engraved plates (complete), (including some lovely plates of the natural world, and some muscle and artery illustrations). This volume sees the first printing of the first volume of 'Opusculorum ad res physicas et mathematicas pertinentium,' introducing hyperbolic functions. In this paper, Riccati derives the law of composition of forces by using the principle of virtual velocities. (4) Vol II part III. printed printed 1747. (1st edition, errata to August 1747). viii, 1-568, [ii]. pp. Engraved title and 15 plates (mainly of mathematical or astronomical topics). 95) Vol. III. printed 1755. (1st edition. Errata to June 1754). [vi], 1-509, [i]. pp. Engraved title. Dedication to Pope Benedict XIV, with a rather lovely vignette initial to this. 13 engraved plates including mathematics, natural history and anatomy. All five volumes are in full calf, with gilt titles and decoration to the spines. Each volume is complete (although there were to be later volumes added to this set until 1791). Internally, each volume is in very good condition, with sound binding. Light to moderate foxing to the pages (including the plates). This set belonged to Georges Cuvier, the celebrated French naturalist, and his stamp appears to the title page of each volume. Cuvier is sometimes referred to as the "founding father of Palaeontology" An opponent of early theories of Evolution (long before Darwin's) he believed that the earth went through cyclical creation and periods of extinction. He identified and named Mastodons and other dinosaurs, and postulated that the Earth went through a period where it was dominated by reptiles. Baron Cuvier was was the director of the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle in Paris intermittently between the years of 1808 and 1831. Each volume also has the discrete stamp of this museum, further reinforcing the provenance. No further library stamps through volumes.

    . Les cinq premiers volumes complets de cette série, contenant : Volume 1) Imprimé en 1748 (réimpression) [viii], 1-645pp Contient un titre gravé et 9 planches à pleine page ou dépliantes. En deux parties. Les Commentaria (p1-297) et les Opuscula (301-645). Cette seconde partie comprend l'important traité d'Eustachii Manfredd (p599-641 et 2 des planches) intitulé "De novissimis circa fixorum siderum errores observationibus". Ce document confirme l'hypothèse de James Bradley sur les phénomènes astronomiques et, ensemble, ils fournissent la première preuve du mouvement de la Terre autour du Soleil (c'est-à-dire la première confirmation scientifique du travail de Copernic). (2) Vol. II Partie I. imprimé en 1745 (1ère édition - peut-être une impression plus tardive car l'errate montre des amendements au mois d'août 1745). [vi], 1-506 [ii]. pp Titre gravé. Commentaires. Pas de planches (aucune n'a été demandée). (3) Vol. II partie II. Imprimé en 1746. (1ère édition errata au 27 juillet 1746). Viii, 1-406 [ii]. pp Titre gravé et 24 planches gravées (complètes), (y compris quelques belles planches du monde naturel, et quelques illustrations de muscles et d'artères). Ce volume est la première impression du premier volume de 'Opusculorum ad res physicas et mathematicas pertinentium', qui présente les fonctions hyperboliques. Dans cet article, Riccati déduit la loi de composition des forces en utilisant le principe des vitesses virtuelles. (4) Vol II partie III. imprimé imprimé 1747. (1ère édition, errata à août 1747). viii, 1-568, [ii]. pp. Titre gravé et 15 planches (principalement des sujets mathématiques ou astronomiques). 95) Tome III. imprimé en 1755. (1ère édition. Errata à juin 1754). [vi], 1-509, [i]. pp. Titre gravé. Dédicace au Pape Benoît XIV, avec une jolie vignette initiale. 13 planches gravées comprenant des mathématiques, de l'histoire naturelle et de l'anatomie. Les cinq volumes sont en plein veau, avec des titres et des décorations dorés au dos. Chaque volume est complet (bien que des volumes ultérieurs aient été ajoutés à cet ensemble jusqu'en 1791). A l'intérieur, chaque volume est en très bon état, avec une reliure saine. Des rousseurs légères à modérées sont présentes sur les pages (y compris sur les planches). Cet ensemble a appartenu à Georges Cuvier, le célèbre naturaliste français, et son cachet apparaît sur la page de titre de chaque volume. Cuvier est parfois considéré comme le "père fondateur de la paléontologie". Opposant aux premières théories de l'évolution (bien avant celles de Darwin), il pensait que la Terre connaissait une création cyclique et des périodes d'extinction. Il a identifié et nommé des mastodontes et d'autres dinosaures, et a postulé que la Terre avait connu une période où elle était dominée par les reptiles. Le baron Cuvier a été directeur du Muséum national d'histoire naturelle à Paris par intermittence entre les années 1808 et 1831. Chaque volume porte également le cachet discret de ce musée, ce qui renforce encore la provenance. Aucun autre cachet de bibliothèque n'a été apposé sur les volumes.

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  • On hot water, and particularly Roman Baths
    De caldae et caldi apud veteres potu liber singularis by GEBAUER, Georg Christian
    GEBAUER, Georg Christian
    De caldae et caldi apud veteres potu liber singularis

    Lipsae: Apud Jacobum Schuster, 1721. First edition. Very nice, complete copy of this monograph on hot waters and heat amongst the ancients. Two plates. The frontispiece shows a beautiful engraving of the Roman baths. A second, folding plate (opposite page 52) showing water containers. Largely dedicated to the baths and the conservation of heat among the ancients, a part also dedicated to Mercuriale. In excellent condition. Contemporary half leather over mottled boards. Leather is in good, slightly rubbed condition. Gilt decoration to the spine. Label has worn away. Inside the book is in very good condition. Darkening / offsetting on the end papers. Otherwise clean and tidy throughout with just a touch of darkening. Text in Latin. [10], 96…

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    Lipsae: Apud Jacobum Schuster, 1721. First edition. Very nice, complete copy of this monograph on hot waters and heat amongst the ancients. Two plates. The frontispiece shows a beautiful engraving of the Roman baths. A second, folding plate (opposite page 52) showing water containers. Largely dedicated to the baths and the conservation of heat among the ancients, a part also dedicated to Mercuriale. In excellent condition. Contemporary half leather over mottled boards. Leather is in good, slightly rubbed condition. Gilt decoration to the spine. Label has worn away. Inside the book is in very good condition. Darkening / offsetting on the end papers. Otherwise clean and tidy throughout with just a touch of darkening. Text in Latin. [10], 96 pages. 175 by 100mm (7 by 4 inches). Conforms to OCLC: 6713656 See Mansell 193:300; BM 83:130. Only edition listed.

    . Première édition. Très bel exemplaire complet de cette monographie sur les eaux chaudes et la chaleur chez les anciens. 2 planches. Le frontispice présente une belle gravure de thermes romains. Une seconde planche dépliante (en face de la page 52) montre des récipients d'eau. Largement consacré aux thermes et à la conservation de la chaleur dans l'Antiquité, avec une partie également consacrée à la Mercuriale. En excellent état. Demi-cuir de l'époque sur cartons mouchetés. Cuir en bon état, légèrement frotté. Décoration dorée au dos. L'étiquette est usée. L'intérieur du livre est en très bon état. Les pages de garde sont plus sombres. Autrement, le livre est propre et bien rangé, avec juste un peu de noircissement. Texte en latin. [10], 96 pages. 175 x 100 mm. Conforme à OCLC : 6713656 Voir Mansell 193:300 ; BM 83:130. Seule édition répertoriée.

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  • Three Jewish Legal works with beautiful engraved plates.
    De Jure Naturali Et Gentium Juxta Disciplinam Ebraeorum. by SELDENI, Joannis [John Seldon]
    SELDENI, Joannis [John Seldon]
    De Jure Naturali Et Gentium Juxta Disciplinam Ebraeorum. [With] Uxor Ebraica, sue de Nuptiis et Divortiis ex Jure Civili, id eft, Divino & Talmudico, Veterum Ebraeorum, Libri Tres. [With] De successionibus ad leges Ebraeorum in bona defunctorum. Liber singularis in pontificatum. Libri duo

    Lipsiae & Francofurti [Leipzig & Frankfurt]: Jeremiam Schrey [Jeremiae Schrenk], 1695. Three legal works bound as one volume. Contemporary vellum binding with the three titles written neatly to the spine. Vellum is in very good shape, with a little darkening and marking only. All new editions. All published by Schrey in 1695. [1] de Jure Naturali. On Natural Law according to the discipline of the Jews. [44], 892 pages. 7 engraved plates. In Latin, with numerous texts quoted first in Hebrew or Arabic. The 7 engraved plates following p. 298 concern the Jerusalem Temple. Other illustrations scattered throughout the text. pi²)(² *-5*⁴ A-Uuuuu2. Conforms to FirstSearch / OCLC: 23641484 with the exception that our copy ends on page 892…

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    Lipsiae & Francofurti [Leipzig & Frankfurt]: Jeremiam Schrey [Jeremiae Schrenk], 1695. Three legal works bound as one volume. Contemporary vellum binding with the three titles written neatly to the spine. Vellum is in very good shape, with a little darkening and marking only. All new editions. All published by Schrey in 1695. [1] de Jure Naturali. On Natural Law according to the discipline of the Jews. [44], 892 pages. 7 engraved plates. In Latin, with numerous texts quoted first in Hebrew or Arabic. The 7 engraved plates following p. 298 concern the Jerusalem Temple. Other illustrations scattered throughout the text. pi²)(² *-5*⁴ A-Uuuuu2. Conforms to FirstSearch / OCLC: 23641484 with the exception that our copy ends on page 892 which states it is the end of the volume. OCLC copy has another [27] pages, but it states that it is bound with another work, so we suspect that these belong with the second work. [2], Uxor Ebraica. The Jewish Wife - on marriage and divorce under Hebrew law. [2], 456, [14] pages. A-Nnn3. Separate title and full index to end. Bound as seems usual with [3] De successionibus ad leges Ebraeorum. On succession and inheriting the goods of the dead under Jewish Law. [22], 248. pp. Collation OOO-Qqq2, A-Hh4. These two titles together conform to OCLC: 5188611. Internally the work is in good, clean but slightly darkened state. Owner's signature and purchase details from 1900 to the front end paper. John Selden (1584–1654) was an English jurist and scholar of Jewish law. John Milton hailed Selden in 1644 as "the chief of learned men reputed in this land". 210 by 170mm (8¼ by 6¾ inches).

    . Trois ouvrages juridiques reliés en un seul volume. Reliure en vélin de l'époque avec les trois titres écrits proprement au dos. Le vélin est en très bon état, avec un peu de noircissement et des marques seulement. Toutes les nouvelles éditions. Toutes publiées par Schrey en 1695. [1] de Jure Naturali. Sur la loi naturelle selon la discipline des Juifs. [44], 892 pages. 7 planches gravées. En latin, avec de nombreux textes cités d'abord en hébreu ou en arabe. Les 7 planches gravées qui suivent la p. 298 concernent le Temple de Jérusalem. Autres illustrations dispersées dans le texte. pi²)(² *-5*⁴ A-Uuuuu2. Conforme à FirstSearch / OCLC : 23641484 à l'exception de notre exemplaire qui se termine à la page 892 qui indique qu'il s'agit de la fin du volume. L'exemplaire d'OCLC contient [27] pages supplémentaires, mais il indique qu'il est relié à un autre ouvrage ; nous soupçonnons donc que ces pages appartiennent au second ouvrage. [2], Uxor Ebraica. L'épouse juive - sur le mariage et le divorce selon la loi hébraïque. [2], 456, [14] pages. A-Nnn3. Titre séparé et index complet à la fin. Relié comme d'habitude avec [3] De successionibus ad leges Ebraeorum. De la succession et de l'héritage des biens des morts selon la loi juive. [22], 248. pp. Collation OOO-Qqq2, A-Hh4. Ces deux titres ensemble sont conformes à l'OCLC : 5188611. L'intérieur de l'ouvrage est en bon état, propre mais légèrement assombri. Signature du propriétaire et détails de l'achat en 1900 sur la première page de garde. John Selden (1584-1654) était un juriste anglais et un spécialiste de la loi juive. John Milton a salué Selden en 1644 comme "le chef des hommes savants réputés dans ce pays". 210 by 170mm.

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  • de L'Irlande et des Irlandais griefs contre L'angleterre by O'CONNEL, Daniel
    O'CONNEL, Daniel
    de L'Irlande et des Irlandais griefs contre L'angleterre traduit de L'anglais par Ortaire Fournier.

    Edition: First Thus

    Paris: Chez J. Delahaye, 1845. Probably a French pirated edition (even his name was spelt incorrectly). Cloth with buckram spine and corners. A little battered, but holding well. Internally clean and tidy, but with moderate foxing to the pages. Location markings, but no indication that this was a library book. 406. pp. 190 x 135 mm (7½ x 5¼ inches). Probablement une édition française piratée (même son nom était mal orthographié). Toile avec dos et coins en bougran. Un peu abîmé, mais tient bien. Intérieurement propre et bien rangé, mais avec des rousseurs modérées sur les pages. Marques de localisation, mais aucune indication qu'il s'agissait d'un livre de bibliothèque. 406 pages. 190 by 135 mm.

    Book ID: 1874
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  • De opmaat tot de Opstand: Zeeland en het centraal gezag (1566-1572) by ROOZE-STOUTHAMER, C.
    ROOZE-STOUTHAMER, C.
    De opmaat tot de Opstand: Zeeland en het centraal gezag (1566-1572)

    Hilversum: Verloren BV, 2009. Hardcover eerste druk. Auteur gesigneerde opdracht aan het lokaal historisch genootschap te Tholen, op de titelpagina. In prima staat. Er is een kleine inktstempel van de plaatselijke geschiedenisvereniging bij de opdracht van de auteur op de titelpagina. Verder smetteloos exemplaar. 266 pagina's. 245 x 165 mm (9¾ x 6½ inch).

    Book ID: 2666
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  • Den boeck van het stervende leven der menschen by CASTRO, Joannes à, O.F.M
    CASTRO, Joannes à, O.F.M
    Den boeck van het stervende leven der menschen bevattende hunne toe-vallen in korte neep-dichten oft epigrammata met schoone zedige aen-merckingen, verdeelt in dry deelen

    Antwerp: Guilliam Engelbert Gymnicus, 1689. First edition. A Dutch handbook of epigrams and thoughts for those facing death. Full leather Gilt design to the spine. Label to the spine largely lost. There is rubbing to the edges of the book, but the binding is holding well. Notes and annotations in ink to the front end paper (and rear end paper). Internally clean and tidy, but with a little darkening. Vignettes and capitals by Godfried Maes. A very nice copy of a rare book. No copies available to purchase. 5 library copies according to FirstSearch. Conforms to OCLC: 781616128. [xxxii], 592, [18] pp. 175 by 110mm (7 by 4¼ inches).

    . Première édition. Un manuel néerlandais d'épigrammes et de pensées…

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    Antwerp: Guilliam Engelbert Gymnicus, 1689. First edition. A Dutch handbook of epigrams and thoughts for those facing death. Full leather Gilt design to the spine. Label to the spine largely lost. There is rubbing to the edges of the book, but the binding is holding well. Notes and annotations in ink to the front end paper (and rear end paper). Internally clean and tidy, but with a little darkening. Vignettes and capitals by Godfried Maes. A very nice copy of a rare book. No copies available to purchase. 5 library copies according to FirstSearch. Conforms to OCLC: 781616128. [xxxii], 592, [18] pp. 175 by 110mm (7 by 4¼ inches).

    . Première édition. Un manuel néerlandais d'épigrammes et de pensées pour ceux qui sont confrontés à la mort. Plein cuir, motifs dorés au dos. L'étiquette au dos est en grande partie perdue. Il y a des frottements sur les bords du livre, mais la reliure tient bien. Notes et annotations à l'encre sur la première page de garde (et sur la dernière page de garde). L'intérieur est propre et bien rangé, mais avec un léger assombrissement. Vignettes et capitales de Godfried Maes. Un très bel exemplaire d'un livre rare. Aucun exemplaire disponible à l'achat. 5 exemplaires de bibliothèque selon FirstSearch. Conforme à OCLC : 781616128. [xxxii], 592, [18] pp. 175 par 110mm

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  • Des Ronds Dans L'Air. by JEANJEAN, Marcel
    JEANJEAN, Marcel
    Des Ronds Dans L'Air. Souvenirs illustrés.

    Aurillac: Imprimerie Moderne, 1967. Published under the auspices of the Club de La Ferté-Alais. Introduction by General R. Barthélémy - Letter-Preface by Arnaud de Castillon de Saint- Victor - Numerous black and white illustrations in text by Marcel Jeanjean - 4 pages of black and white photos in text. Memories of the great Painter of the "Air" 184 pages. 230 x 180 mm (9 x 7 inches). Good clean condition with a little marking to the covers only.

    . Publié sous l'égide du Club de La Ferté-Alais. Introduction du Général R. Barthélémy - Lettre-Préface d'Arnaud de Castillon de Saint-Victor - Nombreuses illustrations noir et blanc in texte de Marcel Jeanjean - 4 pages de photos noir et blanc…

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    Aurillac: Imprimerie Moderne, 1967. Published under the auspices of the Club de La Ferté-Alais. Introduction by General R. Barthélémy - Letter-Preface by Arnaud de Castillon de Saint- Victor - Numerous black and white illustrations in text by Marcel Jeanjean - 4 pages of black and white photos in text. Memories of the great Painter of the "Air" 184 pages. 230 x 180 mm (9 x 7 inches). Good clean condition with a little marking to the covers only.

    . Publié sous l'égide du Club de La Ferté-Alais. Introduction du Général R. Barthélémy - Lettre-Préface d'Arnaud de Castillon de Saint-Victor - Nombreuses illustrations noir et blanc in texte de Marcel Jeanjean - 4 pages de photos noir et blanc in texte. Souvenirs du grand Peintre de "l'Air" 184 pages. Bon état de propreté avec une petite marque sur les couvertures uniquement. 230 x 180 mm.

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  • Description of the Character, Manners, and Customs of the People of India; and of their Institutions, Religious and Civil. by DUBOIS, Abbe J. A.
    DUBOIS, Abbe J. A.
    Description of the Character, Manners, and Customs of the People of India; and of their Institutions, Religious and Civil. Translated from the French Manuscript.

    London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, 1817. First edition. Bound in late 19th century half calf, marbled boards. A little light spotting to extremities. Title on spine. A very good copy. The book bears the owner's signature of T.J. Powell, Brecon. This would seem to be the Welsh composer and conductor Thomas James Powell. A little rubbing to the binding, which has been restored. Book is in very good, clean condition, with a touch of foxing to the initial pages.
    xxvii, [1, blank], 565 pp. 270 by 210mm (10¾ by 8¼ inches).

    Although translated from the French, this was the first Edition. A classic analysis of Hindu society. Jean-Antoine Dubois, 1765-1848, French catholic missionary, sailed in 1792…

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    London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, 1817. First edition. Bound in late 19th century half calf, marbled boards. A little light spotting to extremities. Title on spine. A very good copy. The book bears the owner's signature of T.J. Powell, Brecon. This would seem to be the Welsh composer and conductor Thomas James Powell. A little rubbing to the binding, which has been restored. Book is in very good, clean condition, with a touch of foxing to the initial pages.
    xxvii, [1, blank], 565 pp. 270 by 210mm (10¾ by 8¼ inches).

    Although translated from the French, this was the first Edition. A classic analysis of Hindu society. Jean-Antoine Dubois, 1765-1848, French catholic missionary, sailed in 1792 to India where he spent twenty-seven years, serving first in Pondichery, then at Mysore and Mangalore.

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  • Desiderata Curiosa Hibernica: Or, A Select Collection of State Papers; [Two Volumes] by [LODGE, John]
    [LODGE, John]
    Desiderata Curiosa Hibernica: Or, A Select Collection of State Papers; [Two Volumes]

    Dublin: David Hay, 1772. Very scarce. First Edition. Two volumes Hardback. In full brown calf with tooled gilt spine, raised bands. Two half titles, complete. Contains detailed parish records to the last 35 pages. Original brown full leather. Some chipping, particularly to the head and tail of the spine. Remnant of labels to the spines. One label is retained with clear tape. Internally in good shape, with light foxing throughout. A press cutting in Latin from 1888 is tipped into the front board of Volume I. Pagination: Volume I - xii, 516 pp. Volume II - viii, 533, [36] pp. Full title: Desiderata Curiosa Hibernica; Or, A Select Collection of State Papers; Consisting of Royal Instructions, Directions, Dispatches, and…

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    Dublin: David Hay, 1772. Very scarce. First Edition. Two volumes Hardback. In full brown calf with tooled gilt spine, raised bands. Two half titles, complete. Contains detailed parish records to the last 35 pages. Original brown full leather. Some chipping, particularly to the head and tail of the spine. Remnant of labels to the spines. One label is retained with clear tape. Internally in good shape, with light foxing throughout. A press cutting in Latin from 1888 is tipped into the front board of Volume I. Pagination: Volume I - xii, 516 pp. Volume II - viii, 533, [36] pp. Full title: Desiderata Curiosa Hibernica; Or, A Select Collection of State Papers; Consisting of Royal Instructions, Directions, Dispatches, and Letters; to which are Added, Some Historical Tracts; the Whole Illustrating and Opening the Political Systems of the Chief Governors and Government of Ireland, During the Reigns of Queen Elizabeth, James the First, and Charles the First. 210 x 130 mm (8¼ x 5 inches).

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  • Dix Ans de la Vie D'une Femme Pedant L'emigration. by DE BROC, Le Vicomte
    DE BROC, Le Vicomte
    Dix Ans de la Vie D'une Femme Pedant L'emigration.

    Edition: First Edition

    Paris: E. Plon, 1893. First Edition. Black cloth spine and marbled card boards. Frontis engraving of Marquise de Palaiseau. 8vo. ix, [i], 1-344 pages. The tale of a Royalist family during the Revolution and empire. Première édition. Dos en toile noire et plats en carton marbré. Gravure Frontis de la Marquise de Palaiseau. 8vo. ix, [i], 1-344 pages. L'histoire d'une famille royaliste pendant la Révolution et l'empire.

    Book ID: 1970
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  • Doctor and Student: or Dialogues Between a Doctor of Divinity, and a Student in the Laws of England, by [SAINT GERMAN, Christopher]
    [SAINT GERMAN, Christopher]
    Doctor and Student: or Dialogues Between a Doctor of Divinity, and a Student in the Laws of England,

    London: Printed by Henry Lintot, for J. Worall, 1751. Full calf binding, with raised bands, gilt design and title to red morocco label on spine. Fifteenth edition. The 54 pages at end are introduced by separate title. Additions to the second dialogue of the doctor and student, containing thirteen chapters on the power and jurisdiction of the Parliament, & c. Board rubbed and slightly more at corners. Inside a good, clean copy with no markings. Front hinge is loose, but still holding well. [xvi], 328, [42] table, [50] additions, [2] table, [2] adverts. 170 x 105 mm (6¾ x 4¼ inches).

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  • Edward Boyle. His life by his friends. by GOLD, Ann
    GOLD, Ann
    Edward Boyle. His life by his friends.

    Houndmills, Hampshire: Macmillan, 1991. First Edition. Hardback in original unclipped dust jacket. Boyle was widely respected for his intellectual ability and integrity. Loved for having a generous nature, and rather eccentric personality, he was once tipped as possible British Prime Minister, but he left politics to work in education. With contributions from: Elizabeth Longford; Michael Howard; John Grigg; David Lane; Tony Benn; Robert Neild; Robert Rhodes James; Maurice Kogan; Christopher Chataway; John Boyd-Carpenter; Edward Heath; William Rees-Mogg; Christine Challis; Sue Slipman; William Walsh; Jean Orr; Alexander Goehr; Fanny Waterman; Georgina Dunlop. Both book and dust jacket are in a very good clean condition. The only original hardback copy for sale online that we are aware of. xiv, 184 pages:…

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    Houndmills, Hampshire: Macmillan, 1991. First Edition. Hardback in original unclipped dust jacket. Boyle was widely respected for his intellectual ability and integrity. Loved for having a generous nature, and rather eccentric personality, he was once tipped as possible British Prime Minister, but he left politics to work in education. With contributions from: Elizabeth Longford; Michael Howard; John Grigg; David Lane; Tony Benn; Robert Neild; Robert Rhodes James; Maurice Kogan; Christopher Chataway; John Boyd-Carpenter; Edward Heath; William Rees-Mogg; Christine Challis; Sue Slipman; William Walsh; Jean Orr; Alexander Goehr; Fanny Waterman; Georgina Dunlop. Both book and dust jacket are in a very good clean condition. The only original hardback copy for sale online that we are aware of. xiv, 184 pages: including b/w photographs. 225 x 145 mm (8¾ x 5¾ inches)

    . Première édition. Reliure rigide avec jaquette d'origine non décousue. Boyle était largement respecté pour ses capacités intellectuelles et son intégrité. Aimé pour sa nature généreuse et sa personnalité plutôt excentrique, il fut un temps pressenti pour devenir Premier ministre britannique, mais il quitta la politique pour travailler dans l'éducation. Avec des contributions de : Elizabeth Longford ; Michael Howard ; John Grigg ; David Lane ; Tony Benn ; Robert Neild ; Robert Rhodes James ; Maurice Kogan ; Christopher Chataway ; John Boyd-Carpenter ; Edward Heath ; William Rees-Mogg ; Christine Challis ; Sue Slipman ; William Walsh ; Jean Orr ; Alexander Goehr ; Fanny Waterman ; Georgina Dunlop. Le livre et la jaquette sont en très bon état. A notre connaissance, il s'agit du seul exemplaire original relié en vente en ligne. xiv, 184 pages : y compris des photographies en noir et blanc. 225 x 145 mm.

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  • Three important works on the Divine Right of Kings and Charles I of England.
    Eikōn basilikē, vel, Imago Regis Caroli, in illis suis aerumnis et solitudine [Bound With] by MILTON, JOHN and SALMASIUS, CLAUDIUS.
    MILTON, JOHN and SALMASIUS, CLAUDIUS.
    Eikōn basilikē, vel, Imago Regis Caroli, in illis suis aerumnis et solitudine [Bound With] Defension Regia Pro Carolo I [Bound With] Pro Populo Anglicano Defensio

    Den Haag: Samuelis Broun, 1649. Three works bound in one, in a contemporary French binding. Works are: Eikōn basilikē, vel, Imago Regis Caroli, in illis suis aerumnis et solitudine Hagae-Comitis (Den Haag) Samuelis Broun. 1649. Conforms to OCLC 60405083. Beautiful double page frontis engraving by Hollar. Text in Latin. Translation by John Earle. Attributed to Charles I and John Gauden. [12], 272 pages.

    [Bound With] [SALMASIUS, CLAUDIUS] Defension Regia Pro Carolo I Ad Serenissimum Magnae Britannia Regem Carolum II. Filium natu majorem, Heredem & Successorem legitimum. Anonymous author & printer. 1649 Conforms to OCLC 70699080. 468 pages. Seems to be first edition but not clear. Claude Saumaise (Salmasius) was a French Humanist (1596-1653). This work is a defense…

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    Den Haag: Samuelis Broun, 1649. Three works bound in one, in a contemporary French binding. Works are: Eikōn basilikē, vel, Imago Regis Caroli, in illis suis aerumnis et solitudine Hagae-Comitis (Den Haag) Samuelis Broun. 1649. Conforms to OCLC 60405083. Beautiful double page frontis engraving by Hollar. Text in Latin. Translation by John Earle. Attributed to Charles I and John Gauden. [12], 272 pages.

    [Bound With] [SALMASIUS, CLAUDIUS] Defension Regia Pro Carolo I Ad Serenissimum Magnae Britannia Regem Carolum II. Filium natu majorem, Heredem & Successorem legitimum. Anonymous author & printer. 1649 Conforms to OCLC 70699080. 468 pages. Seems to be first edition but not clear. Claude Saumaise (Salmasius) was a French Humanist (1596-1653). This work is a defense of Charles I, (written shortly after his execution), supporting Absolute Monarchy and the Divine Right of Kings.

    [Bound With] MILTON, Joannis [John Milton], Angli Pro Populo Anglicano Defensio Contra Claudii Anonymi, alias Salmasii, Defensionem Regiam. Londini: Typis Du Gardianis, 1652. 192 pages. OCLC 933136975. Second (?) edition of this rebuttal of Saumaise (printed 1651) which was an important work for Milton, establishing his reputation, and celebrated as a victory over Salmasius's writing. The work, written in Latin is noted for its colourful invectives such as a 'dung-hill Frenchman' and indignant attacks on the French scholar. (With thanks for this Pat Marrin!) Wing, M2169.

    Binding has leather spine and vellum boards. These are somewhat bowed with age. Spine, with gilt titles and decoration is still attractive, but has a couple of small holes to the binding. Pages are clean and tidy throughout, with just a few foxing spots. Attractive French bookplate to the inside board. All works are 125 by 70mm (5 by 2¾ inches).

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  • El Cardenismo by BLANCO MOHENO, Roberto
    BLANCO MOHENO, Roberto
    El Cardenismo

    México: Libro Mex Editores, 1963. First Edition. Illustrated soft covers. Text in Spanish. Includes several b/w photos - including a frontispiece. The product of years of research to clarify the work of President Lázaro Cárdenas. Also explores other important aspects like: what was the true relationship between Madero and Zapata? Who paid for the murder of Felipe Carillo Puerto? Why was the Gran Ejido in Yucatan a failure? Conforms to OCLC Number / Unique Identifier: 4403007. Covers a little rubbed, and grubby. Age toned pages. Overall good condition. 365 pages. 200 x 150 mm (7¾ x 6 inches)

    . Première édition. Couverture souple illustrée. Texte en espagnol. Comprend plusieurs photos en noir et blanc, dont un frontispice. Le produit…

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    México: Libro Mex Editores, 1963. First Edition. Illustrated soft covers. Text in Spanish. Includes several b/w photos - including a frontispiece. The product of years of research to clarify the work of President Lázaro Cárdenas. Also explores other important aspects like: what was the true relationship between Madero and Zapata? Who paid for the murder of Felipe Carillo Puerto? Why was the Gran Ejido in Yucatan a failure? Conforms to OCLC Number / Unique Identifier: 4403007. Covers a little rubbed, and grubby. Age toned pages. Overall good condition. 365 pages. 200 x 150 mm (7¾ x 6 inches)

    . Première édition. Couverture souple illustrée. Texte en espagnol. Comprend plusieurs photos en noir et blanc, dont un frontispice. Le produit d'années de recherche pour clarifier le travail du président Lázaro Cárdenas. Il explore également d'autres aspects importants tels que : quelle était la véritable relation entre Madero et Zapata ? Qui a payé pour l'assassinat de Felipe Carillo Puerto ? Pourquoi le Gran Ejido au Yucatan a-t-il été un échec ? Conforme au numéro OCLC / identificateur unique : 4403007. Couvertures un peu frottées. Pages ternies par l'âge. Bon état général. 365 pages. 200 x 150 mm

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