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  • My Market Table. by [WARNE, Frederick].
    [WARNE, Frederick].
    My Market Table. Showing the value of any article at per pound and ounce, from 6d. to 1s. 6d.

    London: Frederick Warne and Co, 1868. A lovely copy of this miniature book of values and calculations. Neat and tidy green buckram with gilt titles and price to the front board. All edges gilt. A fractional bumping and rubbing only. Yellow end papers. Title and tables throughout are printed in red and black. Clean, but with a little foxing throughout. Unpaginated, but with collation by number rather than letter. Our copy has 1-83 leaves, so 70 pages. The preface states "This little book has been compiled for the use of Housekeepers, and will be appreciated by all who take an interest in an economical expenditure." Finishes with a page showing avoirdupois weight and long measure. 8.5 cm x 5.5…

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    London: Frederick Warne and Co, 1868. A lovely copy of this miniature book of values and calculations. Neat and tidy green buckram with gilt titles and price to the front board. All edges gilt. A fractional bumping and rubbing only. Yellow end papers. Title and tables throughout are printed in red and black. Clean, but with a little foxing throughout. Unpaginated, but with collation by number rather than letter. Our copy has 1-83 leaves, so 70 pages. The preface states "This little book has been compiled for the use of Housekeepers, and will be appreciated by all who take an interest in an economical expenditure." Finishes with a page showing avoirdupois weight and long measure. 8.5 cm x 5.5 cm (3¼ by 2¼ inches). We are unable to find this work in WorldCat / FirstSearch, and can only find another copy with one colleague.

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  • New Illustrated Manual of the current gold and silver coins of all civilized nations of the globe: by SKELTON, Henry P.
    SKELTON, Henry P.
    New Illustrated Manual of the current gold and silver coins of all civilized nations of the globe: giving their weight, standard, & value, together with the systems of money, weights, & measures, and statistics, commercial geography, & industry of the different countries. Two volumes.

    London: James Hagger, 1862. First edition. Two volumes bound as one. Text volume is Part 1. In part II are 96 fine embossed plates of gold and silver coins, each with a leaf of descriptive text. Hardback in cloth, ex-library copy with usual marks and small security stamps. Boards are a little rubbed, and cloth has been repaired where there was a split on the spine. Inside, some age toning to beginning of Part 1, but Part 2 is very clean. Overall good. OCLC Number / Unique Identifier: 809612966. 230 x 160 mm (9 x 6¼ inches).

    . Première édition. Deux volumes reliés en un seul. Le volume de texte constitue la première partie. La deuxième partie comprend 96…

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    London: James Hagger, 1862. First edition. Two volumes bound as one. Text volume is Part 1. In part II are 96 fine embossed plates of gold and silver coins, each with a leaf of descriptive text. Hardback in cloth, ex-library copy with usual marks and small security stamps. Boards are a little rubbed, and cloth has been repaired where there was a split on the spine. Inside, some age toning to beginning of Part 1, but Part 2 is very clean. Overall good. OCLC Number / Unique Identifier: 809612966. 230 x 160 mm (9 x 6¼ inches).

    . Première édition. Deux volumes reliés en un seul. Le volume de texte constitue la première partie. La deuxième partie comprend 96 belles planches gaufrées de pièces d'or et d'argent, chacune accompagnée d'un feuillet de texte descriptif. Livre relié en tissu, ex-libraire avec les marques habituelles et les petits tampons de sécurité. Les plats sont un peu frottés et la toile a été réparée à l'endroit où il y avait une fente sur le dos. A l'intérieur, quelques marques de vieillissement au début de la première partie, mais la deuxième partie est très propre. Dans l'ensemble, bon. Numéro OCLC / Identificateur unique : 809612966. 230 x 160 mm

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    Book ID: 4176
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  • Fay Weldon Presentation Copy
    Nightingale: The Story Since 1840. by ROBERTS, Marcus
    ROBERTS, Marcus
    Nightingale: The Story Since 1840.

    Tymsder Publishing, 2001. First edition in dust jacket. In the 1820's and '30s the London Jewish community was distressed by the number of destitute Jews living on the streets or in the workhouses. To deal with the problem groups of Jewish East Enders established three charities that later merged and became 'Nightingale'. Marcus Roberts is a researcher in to Anglo-Jewish history, and has been widely published. 112 pp. 250 x 180 mm (9¾ x 7 inches).

    Fine dust jacket and fine book. This copy bears the following dedication to the FFEP: Presented to Ms Fay Weldon CBE by Nightingale at the Guildhall Dinner 22nd October 2001.

    Book ID: 2324
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  • Ninon de Lanclos by MAGNE, Émile
    MAGNE, Émile
    Ninon de Lanclos

    Paris: Aux Édition Émile-Paul Fréres. Limited edition. Issued in 1925, a year after the first edition, this is one of only 25 produced in large format, on Hollande. This copy is not numbered to the colophon. Now bound in beautiful three quarter red morocco binding, with raised bands and gilt titles to spine. Original soft covers and spine conserved inside, with also a smaller version. Slightly confusingly, the original (1924) cover is also bound in, which suggests that this limited edition was based on the same proofs with just an additional title. A biography of Mme de Lanclos, courtesan, author, patron of the arts, who knew many of the leading intellectual and society figures in 17th century France. vii,…

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    Paris: Aux Édition Émile-Paul Fréres. Limited edition. Issued in 1925, a year after the first edition, this is one of only 25 produced in large format, on Hollande. This copy is not numbered to the colophon. Now bound in beautiful three quarter red morocco binding, with raised bands and gilt titles to spine. Original soft covers and spine conserved inside, with also a smaller version. Slightly confusingly, the original (1924) cover is also bound in, which suggests that this limited edition was based on the same proofs with just an additional title. A biography of Mme de Lanclos, courtesan, author, patron of the arts, who knew many of the leading intellectual and society figures in 17th century France. vii, 244, [2] pp. Plates in b/w and colour, with captioned tissue guards. In good clean condition, although there is some darkening / offsetting to the larger sheets. OCLC Number / Unique Identifier: 461733484. [XIV], 1-244, [ii] pages. 315 by 245mm (12½ by 9¾ inches).

    . Édition limitée. Publié en 1925, un an après la première édition, il s'agit de l'un des 25 exemplaires produits en grand format, sur Hollande. Cet exemplaire n'est pas numéroté au colophon. Maintenant relié dans une belle reliure en maroquin rouge à trois quarts, avec des bandes surélevées et des titres dorés au dos. Les couvertures souples et le dos originaux sont conservés à l'intérieur, ainsi qu'une version plus petite. De manière légèrement déroutante, la couverture originale (1924) est également reliée, ce qui suggère que cette édition limitée a été basée sur les mêmes épreuves avec juste un titre supplémentaire. Une biographie de Mme de Lanclos, courtisane, auteur, mécène, qui a connu de nombreuses personnalités intellectuelles et mondaines de la France du XVIIe siècle. vii, 244, [2] pp. Planches en noir et blanc et en couleur, avec des gardes de tissus légendés. En bon état de propreté, bien qu'il y ait un peu de noircissement / décalage sur les feuilles plus grandes. Numéro OCLC / Identificateur unique : 461733484. [XIV], 1-244, [ii] pages. 315 x 245 mm

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  • Now a Stranger by WOLFE, Humbert
    WOLFE, Humbert
    Now a Stranger

    London, Toronto, Melbourne, and Sydney: Cassell and Company, Limited, 1933. First Edition. In this intimate study of his own childhood, Humbert Wolfe presents a vivid snapshot of life in Bradford, England, during the late 19th century. It covers the nature of children's friendships, school days, and his passionate determination to fit in. In hardback cloth boards, with original publisher's unclipped dust jacket. Dust jacket has light age toning, and handling. Spine a little darkened. Inside clean and bright. 202 pages. 195 x 130 mm (7¾ x 5 inches).

    . Première édition. Dans cette étude intime de sa propre enfance, Humbert Wolfe présente un instantané vivant de la vie à Bradford, en Angleterre, à la fin du XIXe siècle. Il…

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    London, Toronto, Melbourne, and Sydney: Cassell and Company, Limited, 1933. First Edition. In this intimate study of his own childhood, Humbert Wolfe presents a vivid snapshot of life in Bradford, England, during the late 19th century. It covers the nature of children's friendships, school days, and his passionate determination to fit in. In hardback cloth boards, with original publisher's unclipped dust jacket. Dust jacket has light age toning, and handling. Spine a little darkened. Inside clean and bright. 202 pages. 195 x 130 mm (7¾ x 5 inches).

    . Première édition. Dans cette étude intime de sa propre enfance, Humbert Wolfe présente un instantané vivant de la vie à Bradford, en Angleterre, à la fin du XIXe siècle. Il aborde la nature des amitiés enfantines, les journées d'école et sa détermination passionnée à s'intégrer. Livre relié en toile, avec la jaquette originale non fermée de l'éditeur. La jaquette présente de légères altérations dues à l'âge et à la manipulation. Le dos est légèrement assombri. L'intérieur est propre et brillant. 202 pages. 195 x 130 mm

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    Book ID: 4227
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  • Old-World Questions and New-World Answers. by PIDGEON, Daniel
    PIDGEON, Daniel
    Old-World Questions and New-World Answers.

    London: Kegan Paul, Trench & Co, 1884. First edition, hardback. Bound in three quarter leather, with marbled boards, and gilt stamped title to spine. 369 pages + colour folding map to rear. Leather on boards is heavily rubbed, but the contents are quite clean, without markings or damage. Colour map is slightly foxed (see photos). 195 x 135 mm (7¾ x 5¼ inches).
    This late nineteenth century work gives a fascinating glimpse in to the European view of the "American" as a social alchemist, and a glance at "evolution of the American people".

    Book ID: 3597
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  • On Photography. by SONTAG, Susan
    SONTAG, Susan
    On Photography.

    New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1978. Early printing (6th impression) of this "philosophy of photography" in which Sontag "examines a wide range of problems, both aesthetic and moral, raised by the presence and authority of the photographed image in the lives of everyone today". Grey illustrated dust wrapper. Clean and tidy with a touch of nicking to the edges of the wrapper. Fading to the spine. Grey boards and silver writing to the spine. Clean and tidy. Internally clean and tidy with owner's bookplate to the inside front board. [10] 208 pages. 220 by 150mm (8¾ by 6 inches).

    Book ID: 2797
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  • Opstellen over vakbeweging. Jeugd Biblioteek - Deel 2. by STENHUIS, R.
    STENHUIS, R.
    Opstellen over vakbeweging. Jeugd Biblioteek - Deel 2. Omslag Jugendstil van Fré Cohen.

    Amsterdam: Centrale van Arbeidersjeugdverenigingen, 1923. First edition. Softback, with cover design and header by Fré Cohen. Cohen was a Dutch graphic artist and illustrator who famously illustrated all the works for the Centrale van Arbeidersjeugdverenigingen - later known as the AJC. Covers and contents are delicate and age toned. There is a neat previous owner's name to the front, but overall this is a good example. 83 pages. 195 x 135 mm (7¾ x 5¼ inches).

    Book ID: 3074
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  • Ordonnance de Louis XIV, sur le fait des Cinq Grosses Fermes.
    Ordonnance de Louis XIV, sur le fait des Cinq Grosses Fermes. Du mois de Février 1688. Registrée au Parlement de Bretagne le 7 Octobre 1688.

    Rennes: François Vatar, imprimeur du Roi & du Parlement, 1782. Rare. Prémiere edition. Couverture souple. Etat : Très bon. Édition originale. 50 pages. 215 x 165 mm (8½ x 6½ inches).

    Book ID: 3655
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  • Our Veterans of 1854: In Camp, and Before the Enemy. by [WILSON, Charles T.] A Regimental Officer
    [WILSON, Charles T.] A Regimental Officer
    Our Veterans of 1854: In Camp, and Before the Enemy.

    London: Charles J. Skeet, 1859. First edition. A rare personal account of the Crimean War, written soon after the events described. Orange red buckram, with gilt titles to the spine. Darkened to the spine and with some marks to the boards. Binding is a little shaken, with a slight lean. Pages are a little darkened, with some foxing spots. Errata. Adverts for recent publications to rear. [vi], 351 [i], [4]. pp The author (anonymous here but Charles Townshend Wilson) was with the Coldstream Guards. He purchased his commission in 1839, was an Ensign by 1842, a captain in 1846 and Lt Colonel in 1854. He served at Alma, Balaclava and Inkemann, as well as at the Siege of Sebastapol.…

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    London: Charles J. Skeet, 1859. First edition. A rare personal account of the Crimean War, written soon after the events described. Orange red buckram, with gilt titles to the spine. Darkened to the spine and with some marks to the boards. Binding is a little shaken, with a slight lean. Pages are a little darkened, with some foxing spots. Errata. Adverts for recent publications to rear. [vi], 351 [i], [4]. pp The author (anonymous here but Charles Townshend Wilson) was with the Coldstream Guards. He purchased his commission in 1839, was an Ensign by 1842, a captain in 1846 and Lt Colonel in 1854. He served at Alma, Balaclava and Inkemann, as well as at the Siege of Sebastapol. He received the Crimea Medal with 4 bars, and retired by sale in 1855. Died in 1887. 200 by 130mm (7¾ by 5 inches).

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  • First Edition in unclipped dust jacket.
    Pagan Celtic Britain: by ROSS, Anne
    ROSS, Anne
    Pagan Celtic Britain: Studies in Iconography and Tradition.

    London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1967. A very good hardback - 433 pp. Original gilt and bronze lettered brown cloth, top edge brown, dust jacket in good condition (now in clear protective cover). Internally without inscriptions or other marks. Slight spine lean.255 x 195 mm (10 x 7¾ inches).

    A substantial work, which includes over 200 line drawings, 96 monochrome photographs, maps, appendix, list of abbreviations and a good sized index.

    Dr. Anne Ross has wide experience of living in Celtic-speaking communities where she has traced vernacular tradition. Using archaeological and anthropoligical evidence, as well as folklore, Dr. Ross provides broad insight into the early Celtic world.

    Book ID: 2290
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  • Panoramique du Cinéma illustré de 80 Photographies by MOUSSINAC, Leon
    MOUSSINAC, Leon
    Panoramique du Cinéma illustré de 80 Photographies

    Paris: Sans Pareil, 1929. First edition softback. Rebound in plain grey paper wrappers. Covers clean and tidy. pages are slightly darkened but still in very good condition. a detailed survey of the film industry at the end of the silent film era. Illustrated with 80 b/w photographic reproductions, this work written by the eminent French cinema historian sheds a valuable light on an industry about to enter the age of the "talkies." 150 pages. 230 by 160mm (9 by 6¼ inches). Première édition broché. Dans des emballages en papier gris uni. Couvertures propres et bien rangées. les pages sont légèrement noircies mais toujours en très bon état. une étude détaillée de l'industrie cinématographique à la fin de l'ère du…

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    Paris: Sans Pareil, 1929. First edition softback. Rebound in plain grey paper wrappers. Covers clean and tidy. pages are slightly darkened but still in very good condition. a detailed survey of the film industry at the end of the silent film era. Illustrated with 80 b/w photographic reproductions, this work written by the eminent French cinema historian sheds a valuable light on an industry about to enter the age of the "talkies." 150 pages. 230 by 160mm (9 by 6¼ inches). Première édition broché. Dans des emballages en papier gris uni. Couvertures propres et bien rangées. les pages sont légèrement noircies mais toujours en très bon état. une étude détaillée de l'industrie cinématographique à la fin de l'ère du cinéma muet. Illustré de 80 reproductions photographiques n/b, cet ouvrage de l'éminent historien du cinéma français jette un éclairage précieux sur une industrie qui s'apprête à entrer dans l'ère des « talkies ». 150 pages. 230 x 160 mm

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    Book ID: 3241
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  • Partners in Diplomacy by SMEDLEY, Beryl
    SMEDLEY, Beryl
    Partners in Diplomacy

    Ferring, Sussex: The Harley Press, 1990. Signed by the author to title page. First edition hardback in original unclipped dust jacket. With many b/w photos. The author, Lady Smedley (herself the wife of a British diplomat) tells the stories of nearly 300 years' worth of women who supported their diplomatic husbands - and some who didn't! 214 pages. 240 x 160 mm (9½ x 6¼ inches).

    Book ID: 3670
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  • Paul Robeson. The Life and Times of a Free Black Man. by HAMILTON, Virginia
    HAMILTON, Virginia
    Paul Robeson. The Life and Times of a Free Black Man.

    New York: Harper & Row, 1974. First Edition. Hardback, in original unclipped dust jacket. Brings to life the legendary athlete, lawyer, actor, singer, scholar, and activist, who passionately believed in equality for all, and wasn't afraid to say as much in his efforts to defend the rights and interests of black Americans. In good overall condition, with some rubbing to the dust jacket - shown in photographs. xvi, 217 pp. 215 x 150 mm (8½ x 6 inches).

    . Première édition. Livre relié, dans sa jaquette d'origine non décousue. Fait revivre le légendaire athlète, avocat, acteur, chanteur, érudit et activiste, qui croyait passionnément en l'égalité pour tous et n'avait pas peur de le dire dans ses efforts pour défendre…

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    New York: Harper & Row, 1974. First Edition. Hardback, in original unclipped dust jacket. Brings to life the legendary athlete, lawyer, actor, singer, scholar, and activist, who passionately believed in equality for all, and wasn't afraid to say as much in his efforts to defend the rights and interests of black Americans. In good overall condition, with some rubbing to the dust jacket - shown in photographs. xvi, 217 pp. 215 x 150 mm (8½ x 6 inches).

    . Première édition. Livre relié, dans sa jaquette d'origine non décousue. Fait revivre le légendaire athlète, avocat, acteur, chanteur, érudit et activiste, qui croyait passionnément en l'égalité pour tous et n'avait pas peur de le dire dans ses efforts pour défendre les droits et les intérêts des Noirs américains. En bon état général, avec quelques frottements sur la jaquette - illustrés par des photographies. xvi, 217 pp. 215 x 150 mm

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  • Political Communications: The general election campaign of 1987 by CREWE, Ivor; HARROP, Martin
    CREWE, Ivor; HARROP, Martin
    Political Communications: The general election campaign of 1987

    Press Syndicate of the University of the University of Cambridge, 1989. First Edition. Hardback blue cloth, in original unclipped dust jacket. This book examines that process of political communication in the 1987 election. It is organised into eight parts: 1. The Electoral Setting; 2. The View from the Parties; 3. The Selling of the Parties; 4. The Performance of the Media; 5. Television; 6. The Role of the Local Media; 7. Opinion Polls; 8. Pressure Group Communication. A mix of academic research, expert experience and personal reflection, the chapters are written not only by academic scholars but by professionals from the worlds of advertising, polling, party organisation, press and television, and include pieces on the Conservative Party's campaign by…

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    Press Syndicate of the University of the University of Cambridge, 1989. First Edition. Hardback blue cloth, in original unclipped dust jacket. This book examines that process of political communication in the 1987 election. It is organised into eight parts: 1. The Electoral Setting; 2. The View from the Parties; 3. The Selling of the Parties; 4. The Performance of the Media; 5. Television; 6. The Role of the Local Media; 7. Opinion Polls; 8. Pressure Group Communication. A mix of academic research, expert experience and personal reflection, the chapters are written not only by academic scholars but by professionals from the worlds of advertising, polling, party organisation, press and television, and include pieces on the Conservative Party's campaign by its chairman at the time, Norman Tebbit, on the Labour Party's campaign by its Director of Communications, Peter Mandelson, and on the interviewing of political leaders by Sir Robin Day. Special attention is paid to the innovations that marked the 1987 campaign, including the celebrated Kinnock party election broadcast, the computerisation of constituency electioneering, equal broadcasting time for the three main parties, the eruption of constituency polling, and the TV 87 campaign for tactical voting. Dust jacket has some very light rubbing, and a little darkening to inside flaps. Overall in very good, clean condition. xv, 316 pp. 235 x 160 mm (9¼ x 6¼ inches). Première édition. Livre relié en toile bleue, sous jaquette d'origine non fermée. Ce livre examine le processus de communication politique lors des élections de 1987. Il est organisé en huit parties : 1. le contexte électoral ; 2. le point de vue des partis ; 3. la vente des partis ; 4. la performance des médias ; 5. la télévision ; 6. le rôle des médias locaux ; 7. les sondages d'opinion ; 8. la communication des groupes de pression. Mélange de recherches universitaires, d'expériences d'experts et de réflexions personnelles, les chapitres sont rédigés non seulement par des universitaires mais aussi par des professionnels du monde de la publicité, des sondages, de l'organisation des partis, de la presse et de la télévision. Ils comprennent des articles sur la campagne du parti conservateur rédigés par son président de l'époque, Norman Tebbit, sur la campagne du parti travailliste rédigés par son directeur de la communication, Peter Mandelson, et sur l'interview des dirigeants politiques rédigés par Sir Robin Day. Une attention particulière est accordée aux innovations qui ont marqué la campagne de 1987, notamment la célèbre émission électorale du parti de Kinnock, l'informatisation de la propagande électorale dans les circonscriptions, l'égalité du temps d'antenne pour les trois principaux partis, l'irruption des sondages dans les circonscriptions et la campagne de TV 87 pour le vote tactique. La jaquette présente de très légers frottements et un léger assombrissement à l'intérieur des rabats. Dans l'ensemble, l'ouvrage est en très bon état et propre. xv, 316 pp. 235 x 160 mm

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  • Portraits of Illustrious Personages of Great Britain. by LODGE, Edmund.
    LODGE, Edmund.
    Portraits of Illustrious Personages of Great Britain. Oliver Cromwell - portrait and biography abstracted from Lodge.

    London: Henry G. Bohn, 1850. An engraved portrait of Oliver Cromwell. Engraved by Walker, taken from the collection of Earl Spencer at Althorp. There is also an 18 page biography of Cromwell by Lodge - taken from his Portraits of Illustrious Personages - volume V. portrait & 75-92 pp

    Condition: Although disbound, both the portrait and the biography are clean and tidy. There is a touch of darkening to the pages only. Now held in a protective cellophane packet. The biography largely has uncut pages. Overall a nice little piece.

    Book ID: 1381
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  • Precis de L'Histoire de France, en vers, by PELOZI
    PELOZI
    Precis de L'Histoire de France, en vers, Avec des notes pour l'intelligence du Texte par M. Pelozi

    Paris: NP, 1783. First edition. (Assumed) A lovely copy of this history of France and the kings of France, with a text in verse, but with copious notes and commentary. Full contemporary marbled calf with gilt titles and decoration to the spine. In very nice condition, with just a touch of rubbing to the binding. marbled end papers. Title page with a fruit vignette. There is an old name in ink, made indecipherable by being over inked. Book itself is clean and tidy throughout, with attractive vignettes and finials. This work is written shortly before the beginning of the french Revolution. (Six years before the Estates General was convened). The poem and history comes to an end with the…

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    Paris: NP, 1783. First edition. (Assumed) A lovely copy of this history of France and the kings of France, with a text in verse, but with copious notes and commentary. Full contemporary marbled calf with gilt titles and decoration to the spine. In very nice condition, with just a touch of rubbing to the binding. marbled end papers. Title page with a fruit vignette. There is an old name in ink, made indecipherable by being over inked. Book itself is clean and tidy throughout, with attractive vignettes and finials. This work is written shortly before the beginning of the french Revolution. (Six years before the Estates General was convened). The poem and history comes to an end with the death of Louis XV and the final lines are dated 1774. The work is pro monarchy in tone, with the death of Louis XV being mentioned "Let us not recall the memory of this day which still covers all of France in mourning...." The regret of his death would be eternal if his subjects "Did not find consolation in the benevolence and virtues of his august successor, and of the princes whom heaven has destined to make the happiness of the Nation." The French had other ideas for Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette ! 414 pages. 18.5cm x 12cm. This is a rare item. We can find no reference to it online. There are no copies for sale, no auction records, no trace on WorldCat / OCLC.

    . Première édition. (Un bel exemplaire de cette histoire de la France et des rois de France, avec un texte en vers, mais avec de nombreuses notes et commentaires. Plein veau marbré de l'époque, titres et décorations dorés au dos. En très bon état, avec juste un peu de frottement à la reliure. Papiers de fin marbrés. La page de titre est ornée d'une vignette de fruits. Il y a un ancien nom à l'encre, rendu indéchiffrable par le surencrage. Le livre lui-même est propre et bien rangé, avec des vignettes et des fleurons attrayants. Cet ouvrage est écrit peu avant le début de la Révolution française. (Six ans avant la convocation des États généraux). Le poème et l'histoire se terminent à la mort de Louis XV et les derniers vers sont datés de 1774. Le ton de l'œuvre est pro-monarchique, la mort de Louis XV étant évoquée : "Ne rappelons pas le souvenir de ce jour qui couvre encore de deuil toute la France...." Le regret de sa mort serait éternel si ses sujets "ne se consolaient pas par la bienveillance et les vertus de son auguste successeur, et des princes que le ciel a destinés à faire le bonheur de la Nation." Les Français avaient d'autres idées pour Louis XVI et Marie-Antoinette ! 414 pages. 18.5cm x 12cm. Il s'agit d'un ouvrage rare. Nous n'avons trouvé aucune référence en ligne. Il n'y a pas d'exemplaires en vente, pas de records de vente aux enchères, pas de trace dans WorldCat / OCLC.

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  • Precis des Anciennes et Nouvelles Ordonnances; by [BARRIGUE de Montvalon, Andre] & BORNIER, Philippe
    [BARRIGUE de Montvalon, Andre] & BORNIER, Philippe
    Precis des Anciennes et Nouvelles Ordonnances; Edits et déclarations les plus en usage avec quelques observations sur le commentaire de Bornier [Relié avec] une généalogie des rois de France

    N/A, 1730. A lovely manuscript copy of this selection of Royal ordinances, attributed to Andre Barrigue de Montvalon. This work existed only in copied manuscript form from 1724 to 1752 when it was finally published. Our copy is an early manuscript. Attractive manuscript title with a coat of arms beneath. (It appears to show the arms of a Marquis). The work contains the Royal Laws, along with the commentary of Philippe Bornier. The author is quite critical of Bornier's work, and corrects his errors and dating. As stated in the preface, content in red ink refers to Bornier's work. Dates of ordinances are indicated in side notes. There are also two tables. One shows them in chronological order. The…

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    N/A, 1730. A lovely manuscript copy of this selection of Royal ordinances, attributed to Andre Barrigue de Montvalon. This work existed only in copied manuscript form from 1724 to 1752 when it was finally published. Our copy is an early manuscript. Attractive manuscript title with a coat of arms beneath. (It appears to show the arms of a Marquis). The work contains the Royal Laws, along with the commentary of Philippe Bornier. The author is quite critical of Bornier's work, and corrects his errors and dating. As stated in the preface, content in red ink refers to Bornier's work. Dates of ordinances are indicated in side notes. There are also two tables. One shows them in chronological order. The other in alphabetical. Text is throughout in a neat French secretarial hand. This work is almost identical to a 1728 version, found in the Bibliotheque de Droit Schuman in Aix-en-Provence, and a slightly earlier (1724) edition currently on sale in the USA. Our copy is slightly enlarged, as BOUND IN is a lovely genealogical tree of the French Royal family and 8 pages (4 leaves) of a red and black list of the kings and their significant dates.

    Condition. The full leather period binding is in good, strong, condition, with just a little rubbing and slight loss to the head of the spine. Attractive gilt decoration and titles to spine. Marbled end papers. Internally, the pages are in good, clean condition, with just a touch of movement to the binding. The final gathers (with the genealogical details) are slightly cracked to the binding and "sit proud" of the rest of the text block. Overall in excellent condition. Collation: 236, 7, 1, 8, 1 ff. / 472 (ordinances & indexes), 14 (blank), 2 (ruled only), 16 (genealogies), 1 (1 blank) pages. 170 by 110mm (6¾ by 4¼ inches). Conforms to Worldcat OCLC Number: 18455885.

    Barrigue de Montvalon was a legal advisor to the Parlement of Provence. He was sent to defend the King physically when a disputed broke out between the parlement and the court at Aixes. He was a great supporter of the Jesuits. Barrigue lived to the age of 101. P. Girard, noting his devotion, said of him that he "knew only the Palace and retirement. A long life is the reward of good morals". Bornier was an Advisor to the King, serving as a counselor to the king and lieutenant principal at the présidial court of the city.

    . Belle copie manuscrite de cette sélection d'ordonnances royales, attribuée à André Barrigue de Montvalon. Cet ouvrage n'a existé que sous forme de manuscrit copié de 1724 à 1752, date à laquelle il fut finalement publié. Notre exemplaire est un manuscrit ancien. Titre manuscrit attrayant avec des armoiries en dessous. (Il semble qu'il s'agisse des armoiries d'un marquis). L'ouvrage contient les lois royales, ainsi que le commentaire de Philippe Bornier. L'auteur est assez critique à l'égard du travail de Bornier, dont il corrige les erreurs et les datations. Comme indiqué dans la préface, le contenu à l'encre rouge se réfère à l'ouvrage de Bornier. Les dates des ordonnances sont indiquées dans les notes annexes. Il y a également deux tableaux. L'un les présente dans l'ordre chronologique. L'autre par ordre alphabétique. Le texte est rédigé d'une main soignée de secrétaire français. Cet ouvrage est presque identique à une version de 1728, trouvée à la Bibliothèque de Droit Schuman à Aix-en-Provence, et à une édition légèrement antérieure (1724) actuellement en vente aux Etats-Unis. Notre exemplaire est légèrement plus grand, car il contient un bel arbre généalogique de la famille royale française et 8 pages (4 feuilles) d'une liste rouge et noire des rois et de leurs dates significatives.

    Condition. La reliure d'époque en plein cuir est en bon état, solide, avec juste un peu de frottement et une légère perte à la tête de la colonne vertébrale. La décoration et les titres dorés au dos sont attrayants. Papiers de fin marbrés. L'intérieur des pages est en bon état, propre, avec juste un peu de mouvement à la reliure. Les derniers feuillets (avec les détails généalogiques) sont légèrement fendus à la reliure et se détachent du reste du bloc de texte. Dans l'ensemble, l'ouvrage est en excellent état. Collation : 236, 7, 1, 8, 1 ff. / 472 (ordonnances et index), 14 (vierges), 2 (réglées seulement), 16 (généalogies), 1 (1 vierge) pages. 170 par 110mm (6¾ par 4¼ pouces). Conforme au numéro Worldcat OCLC : 18455885.

    Barrigue de Montvalon était conseiller juridique au Parlement de Provence. Il fut envoyé pour défendre physiquement le roi lorsqu'un différend éclata entre le parlement et la cour d'Aixes. Il était un grand partisan des Jésuites. Barrigue vécut jusqu'à l'âge de 101 ans. P. Girard, notant son dévouement, dit de lui qu'il "ne connaissait que le Palais et la retraite. Une longue vie est la récompense des bonnes mœurs". Bornier était conseiller du roi, servant comme conseiller du roi et lieutenant principal à la cour présidiale de la ville.

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  • Précis historique de la Société royale des beaux-arts et de littérature, de Gand, 1808-1845 by BUSSCHER, Edmond de.
    BUSSCHER, Edmond de.
    Précis historique de la Société royale des beaux-arts et de littérature, de Gand, 1808-1845

    Gand [Ghent]: Chez de Busscher Fréres, 1847. First edition. Rare copy of this history of the Royal Society of Ghent. This work is much more than a history though, with 27 beautiful engraved plates, including two tinted lithographs and three folding plates. There are no other copies available at the time of cataloguing. Contemporary pale red buckram with dark red leather spine with raised bands and gilt titles and decoration. The binding is a little rubbed and marked, but still very presentable. Original marbled end papers. Attractive Half title. There is a frontis engraving of a salle d'exposition which is a little foxed but attractive. Title page with vignette illustration. The preface and chapters have beautiful, large historiated initials.…

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    Gand [Ghent]: Chez de Busscher Fréres, 1847. First edition. Rare copy of this history of the Royal Society of Ghent. This work is much more than a history though, with 27 beautiful engraved plates, including two tinted lithographs and three folding plates. There are no other copies available at the time of cataloguing. Contemporary pale red buckram with dark red leather spine with raised bands and gilt titles and decoration. The binding is a little rubbed and marked, but still very presentable. Original marbled end papers. Attractive Half title. There is a frontis engraving of a salle d'exposition which is a little foxed but attractive. Title page with vignette illustration. The preface and chapters have beautiful, large historiated initials. The plates are on high quality art paper. Most are in good, clean condition, but some have light foxing to them. Still very presentable. [6], iii, [3], 212 pages. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 889859877. Text in French. 23.5cm x 15cm.

    . Première édition. Rare exemplaire de cette histoire de la Société royale de Gand. Cet ouvrage est cependant bien plus qu'une histoire, avec 27 belles planches gravées, dont deux lithographies teintées et trois planches dépliantes. Il n'y a pas d'autres exemplaires disponibles au moment du catalogage. L'ouvrage a été réalisé en sarrasin rouge pâle de l'époque, avec un dos en cuir rouge foncé, des bandes en relief, des titres et des décorations dorés. La reliure est un peu frottée et marquée, mais reste très présentable. Papiers de garde marbrés d'origine. Demi-titre attrayant. Il y a une gravure frontispice d'une salle d'exposition qui est un peu roussie mais attrayante. La page de titre est ornée d'une vignette. La préface et les chapitres sont ornés de belles et grandes initiales historiées. Les planches sont sur du papier d'art de haute qualité. La plupart sont en bon état, mais certaines présentent de légères rousseurs. Elles sont encore très présentables. [6], iii, [3], 212 pages. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 889859877. Texte en français. 23.5cm x 15cm.

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  • Rapprochemens historiques sur l'hospitalité des Anciens; by FRIZAC, François Marie Jacques.
    FRIZAC, François Marie Jacques.
    Rapprochemens historiques sur l'hospitalité des Anciens; sur la formation de nos hôpitaux, la nature de leurs revenus, et les divers systèmes qui se sont succédés dans leur administration

    Toulouse: J.M. Douladoure, 1820. A nice copy of this first edition. Signed by the author opposite the title page, with a dedication to a Doctor Lallemand. A treatise on the history and nature of hospitals / hospitality in ancient times. The binding is an attractive half leather with marbled boards. gilt decoration to the spine with a burgundy label. Six panels to the spine. There is a loss of half a panel of the spine leather. Slight bumping and rubbing to the binding otherwise. Slight weakening to the front hinge. Marbled end papers. The title page has had almost half of it cut out, but has been replaced professionally with similar paper at a later date (see photograph). There…

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    Toulouse: J.M. Douladoure, 1820. A nice copy of this first edition. Signed by the author opposite the title page, with a dedication to a Doctor Lallemand. A treatise on the history and nature of hospitals / hospitality in ancient times. The binding is an attractive half leather with marbled boards. gilt decoration to the spine with a burgundy label. Six panels to the spine. There is a loss of half a panel of the spine leather. Slight bumping and rubbing to the binding otherwise. Slight weakening to the front hinge. Marbled end papers. The title page has had almost half of it cut out, but has been replaced professionally with similar paper at a later date (see photograph). There is also a location stamp to the top of the title page. To the next page (introduction) there is a small circular stamp. Somewhat obscured and un identifiable. This is repeated a couple of times throughout the book. Otherwise clean and tidy throughout the work, with just a touch of foxing. Frizac (1772-1865) was a native of Toulouse and surgeon. From 1808 to 1814 he was head of the secretariat of the Grand Duchy of Florence, in charge of the mendicity department. Louis XVIII appointed him a counseiller to the Prefecture of Toulouse. As well as this work on hospitals, he wrote a work on Prisons. 140 pages. 200 by 125mm (7¾ by 5 inches). Conforms to OCLC: 23358521.

    . Bel exemplaire de cette première édition. Signée par l'auteur en face de la page de titre, avec une dédicace au Docteur Lallemand. Un traité sur l'histoire et la nature des hôpitaux et de l'hospitalité dans l'Antiquité. La reliure est une jolie demi-cuir avec des planches marbrées. Le dos est décoré en doré avec une étiquette bordeaux. Six panneaux au dos. La moitié d'un panneau du cuir du dos a été perdue. Légers chocs et frottements à la reliure. Léger affaiblissement de la charnière avant. Papiers de fin marbrés. La page de titre a été coupée sur presque la moitié de sa longueur, mais a été remplacée professionnellement par un papier similaire à une date ultérieure (voir la photographie). Il y a également un cachet de localisation en haut de la page de titre. La page suivante (introduction) porte un petit cachet circulaire. Il est quelque peu obscurci et non identifiable. Ce cachet se répète plusieurs fois dans l'ouvrage. Autrement, l'ouvrage est propre et bien rangé, avec juste un peu de rousseur. Frizac (1772-1865) était originaire de Toulouse et chirurgien. De 1808 à 1814, il fut chef du secrétariat du grand-duché de Florence, chargé du service de la mendicité. Louis XVIII le nomme conseiller à la préfecture de Toulouse. Outre cet ouvrage sur les hôpitaux, il a écrit un ouvrage sur les prisons. 140 pages. 200 par 125mm (7¾ par 5 pouces). Conforme à OCLC : 23358521.

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