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  • Paris. Dix siecles d'histoire. by DANTON, Joseph
    DANTON, Joseph
    Paris. Dix siecles d'histoire. 72 Illustrations dont 21 eaux-fortes originale, de Andre de Szekely. Preface de Paul Fort.

    R.C. Michel Libraire, 1933. First edition. A lovely copy of this illustrated work on the city of Paris. #285/550 copies total limitation. This copy is on vélin d'Arches. Soft cover. In good condition, but slightly darkened to the edges and the spine. A couple of tiny foxing spots. Now protected in an archival cover. Internally in beautiful condition, with sepia illustrations throughout, and tissue guards to the engraved plates. 21 beautiful engravings by Szekely. André de Székély (born dobai Székely Andor in Hungarian; also known as Andor Székely von Doba in German) was a Hungarian-born painter who became active in France. He was born 1877, in Lőcse (then part of Austria-Hungary) and died in Paris, with sources citing either…

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    R.C. Michel Libraire, 1933. First edition. A lovely copy of this illustrated work on the city of Paris. #285/550 copies total limitation. This copy is on vélin d'Arches. Soft cover. In good condition, but slightly darkened to the edges and the spine. A couple of tiny foxing spots. Now protected in an archival cover. Internally in beautiful condition, with sepia illustrations throughout, and tissue guards to the engraved plates. 21 beautiful engravings by Szekely. André de Székély (born dobai Székely Andor in Hungarian; also known as Andor Székely von Doba in German) was a Hungarian-born painter who became active in France. He was born 1877, in Lőcse (then part of Austria-Hungary) and died in Paris, with sources citing either 1945 or 1964 as his year of death. Some pages uncut. [viii], 143 pages. 27.5cm x 23cm.

    . Première édition. Bel exemplaire de cet ouvrage illustré sur la ville de Paris. #285/550 exemplaires, limitation totale. Cet exemplaire est sur vélin d'Arches. Couverture souple. En bon état, mais légèrement assombri sur les bords et le dos. Quelques petites rousseurs. Maintenant protégé dans une pochette d'archivage. L'intérieur est en très bon état, avec des illustrations en sépia tout au long de l'ouvrage, et des gardes de tissus pour les planches gravées. 21 belles gravures de Szekely. André de Székély (né dobai Székely Andor en hongrois ; également connu sous le nom d'Andor Székely von Doba en allemand) était un peintre d'origine hongroise qui devint actif en France. Il est né en 1877 à Lőcse (qui faisait alors partie de l'Autriche-Hongrie) et est mort à Paris, les sources citant 1945 ou 1964 comme année de son décès. Certaines pages ne sont pas coupées. [viii], 143 pages. 27.5cm x 23cm.

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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).

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  • Photograph of Rococo style furniture by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Photograph of Rococo style furniture

    Paris: NP, C1880. An attractive photograph of three pieces of Rococo furniture. Numbered by hand #385 N.D. There is no indication what this means, it could be a furniture seller's reference, or a photo library archive. We suspect the former (the temptation to assume that N.D. is no date should be resisted, as in French this would be S.D.) The photograph has some light creasing and marking to it. The furniture set in the image is in the French Louis XV (Rococo) style, characterized by its ornate carvings, cabriole legs, and shell motifs, all hallmarks of mid-18th-century French decorative arts. 24cm x 29cm.

    . Une belle photographie de trois meubles rococo. Numérotée à la main #385 N.D. Il…

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    Paris: NP, C1880. An attractive photograph of three pieces of Rococo furniture. Numbered by hand #385 N.D. There is no indication what this means, it could be a furniture seller's reference, or a photo library archive. We suspect the former (the temptation to assume that N.D. is no date should be resisted, as in French this would be S.D.) The photograph has some light creasing and marking to it. The furniture set in the image is in the French Louis XV (Rococo) style, characterized by its ornate carvings, cabriole legs, and shell motifs, all hallmarks of mid-18th-century French decorative arts. 24cm x 29cm.

    . Une belle photographie de trois meubles rococo. Numérotée à la main #385 N.D. Il n'y a pas d'indication sur ce que cela signifie, il pourrait s'agir d'une référence d'un vendeur de meubles ou d'une archive d'une photothèque. Nous pensons qu'il s'agit de la première hypothèse (il faut résister à la tentation de supposer que N.D. est sans date, car en français, il s'agirait de S.D.) La photographie présente quelques plis et marques légères. L'ensemble de meubles figurant sur l'image est de style Louis XV (rococo), caractérisé par des sculptures ornementales, des pieds cabriole et des motifs de coquilles, autant de caractéristiques des arts décoratifs français du milieu du XVIIIe siècle. 24cm x 29cm.

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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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  • Portrait de Catherine de Médicis. by NIEL, P.G.
    NIEL, P.G.
    Portrait de Catherine de Médicis. Portraits des plus célèbres personnalités françaises du XVIe siècle

    Paris: Niel, P.G, 1848. First edition thus. An attractive portrait of Catherine of Médici. Originally a sixteenth century portrait, it was reproduced in facsimile in Niel's "Portraits des personnages français les plus célèbres du XVIe siècle" published in 1848. To the bottom centre of the portrait is a small embossed crest. Mainly clean, there is a touch of marking to the sheet only. Now under passe partout. Although this same portrait is given several different names in online searches, this copy has Catherine's name in red ink to the top edge. Image is 33cm x 23cm. Passe partout / sheet is 50cm x 36cm. Jules Niel or Paul-Gabriel-Jules Niel (1800-1872) was a librarian at the Ministry of the Interior.…

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    Paris: Niel, P.G, 1848. First edition thus. An attractive portrait of Catherine of Médici. Originally a sixteenth century portrait, it was reproduced in facsimile in Niel's "Portraits des personnages français les plus célèbres du XVIe siècle" published in 1848. To the bottom centre of the portrait is a small embossed crest. Mainly clean, there is a touch of marking to the sheet only. Now under passe partout. Although this same portrait is given several different names in online searches, this copy has Catherine's name in red ink to the top edge. Image is 33cm x 23cm. Passe partout / sheet is 50cm x 36cm. Jules Niel or Paul-Gabriel-Jules Niel (1800-1872) was a librarian at the Ministry of the Interior. A scarce portrait.

    . Édition originale. Un beau portrait de Catherine de Médicis. À l'origine un portrait du XVIe siècle, il a été reproduit en fac-similé dans « Portraits des personnages français les plus célèbres du XVIe siècle » de Niel, publié en 1848. Un petit blason en relief figure en bas au centre du portrait. Généralement propre, seule la feuille présente une légère marque. Actuellement sous passe-partout. Bien que ce même portrait soit nommé sous plusieurs noms lors de recherches en ligne, cet exemplaire porte le nom de Catherine à l'encre rouge sur le bord supérieur. Dimensions de l'image : 33 cm x 23 cm. Dimensions du passe-partout/feuille : 50 cm x 36 cm. Jules Niel, ou Paul-Gabriel-Jules Niel (1800-1872), était bibliothécaire au ministère de l'Intérieur. Un portrait rare.

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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.

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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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  • Queen Margaret in derision crowning the Head of the Duke of York with a Paper Crown by BARRETT / ASHBURTON, Charles Alfred
    BARRETT / ASHBURTON, Charles Alfred
    Queen Margaret in derision crowning the Head of the Duke of York with a Paper Crown A hand coloured engraving from Ashburton's History of England

    London: W. & J. Stratford, 1792. First edition. A lovely copy of this engraving, which has been skillfully hand coloured. Originally for Ashburton's History of England, it is now held beneath passe partout. The plate is in good, clean fractionally darkened condition. Slightly rough edge where originally bound into the book. Engraving is 23cm x 39cm. Mount is 33cm x 45cm. The scene in which Queen Margaret places a paper crown on the head of the Duke of York is one of the most memorable moments in William Shakespeare's play Henry VI, Part 3. The episode occurs during the Wars of the Roses, a series of dynastic conflicts between the houses of Lancaster and York for the English throne…

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    London: W. & J. Stratford, 1792. First edition. A lovely copy of this engraving, which has been skillfully hand coloured. Originally for Ashburton's History of England, it is now held beneath passe partout. The plate is in good, clean fractionally darkened condition. Slightly rough edge where originally bound into the book. Engraving is 23cm x 39cm. Mount is 33cm x 45cm. The scene in which Queen Margaret places a paper crown on the head of the Duke of York is one of the most memorable moments in William Shakespeare's play Henry VI, Part 3. The episode occurs during the Wars of the Roses, a series of dynastic conflicts between the houses of Lancaster and York for the English throne in the 15th century. After the Battle of Wakefield (1460), Richard, Duke of York, is captured by the Lancastrian forces led by Queen Margaret of Anjou. In an act of cruel mockery, Margaret and her allies taunt York for his failed claim to the throne. She places a paper crown on his head, ridiculing his royal ambitions before ordering his execution. "York cannot speak, unless he wear a crown. A crown for York! and, lords, bow low to him: Hold you his hands, whilst I do set it on. (Putting a paper crown on his head) Ay, marry, sir, now looks he like a king!" (Henry VI, Part 3, Act 1, Scene 4).

    . Première édition. Un bel exemplaire de cette gravure, qui a été habilement colorée à la main. A l'origine pour l'Histoire de l'Angleterre d'Ashburton, elle est maintenant conservée sous passe partout. La plaque est en bon état, propre et légèrement assombrie. Le bord est légèrement rugueux à l'endroit où elle était reliée à l'origine dans le livre. La gravure mesure 23 cm x 39 cm. La monture mesure 33 cm x 45 cm. La scène dans laquelle la reine Marguerite place une couronne de papier sur la tête du duc d'York est l'un des moments les plus mémorables de la pièce de William Shakespeare Henry VI, partie 3. L'épisode se déroule pendant la guerre des Deux-Roses, une série de conflits dynastiques entre les maisons de Lancastre et d'York pour le trône d'Angleterre au XVe siècle. Après la bataille de Wakefield (1460), Richard, duc d'York, est capturé par les forces lancastriennes dirigées par la reine Marguerite d'Anjou. Dans un acte de dérision cruelle, Marguerite et ses alliés se moquent de York pour son échec dans ses prétentions au trône. Elle place une couronne de papier sur sa tête, ridiculisant ses ambitions royales, avant d'ordonner son exécution. "York ne peut pas parler s'il ne porte pas de couronne. Une couronne pour York ! et, messieurs, inclinez-vous devant lui : Tenez-lui les mains, pendant que je la lui mets. (mettant une couronne de papier sur sa tête) Ay, marry, sir, now looks he like a king !" (Henri VI, troisième partie, acte 1, scène 4).

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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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  • Remains of Pagan Saxondom. by AKERMAN, John Yonge
    AKERMAN, John Yonge
    Remains of Pagan Saxondom.

    London: John Russell Smith, 1855. First Edition. Original green full buckram, with paper label pasted to the spine. Half-title, vignette title page (Anglo-Saxon Barrows in Greenwich Park), xxviii, 84, with 40 fine plates, printed in colours and hand-finished, captioned J.Basire del set sc., grandson of James Basire, mentor to Blake.
    Owner's signature of Francis Vine. He was the vicar of Eastington, Stonehouse in Gloucestershire, member of Kent Archaeological society. and author of "Caesar in Kent: an Account of the Landing of Julius Caesar and His Battles With the Ancient Briton" Published in 1888. No doubt this work was an essential reference to him. The buckram is in good clean condition, but with a couple of small splits to the…

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    London: John Russell Smith, 1855. First Edition. Original green full buckram, with paper label pasted to the spine. Half-title, vignette title page (Anglo-Saxon Barrows in Greenwich Park), xxviii, 84, with 40 fine plates, printed in colours and hand-finished, captioned J.Basire del set sc., grandson of James Basire, mentor to Blake.
    Owner's signature of Francis Vine. He was the vicar of Eastington, Stonehouse in Gloucestershire, member of Kent Archaeological society. and author of "Caesar in Kent: an Account of the Landing of Julius Caesar and His Battles With the Ancient Briton" Published in 1888. No doubt this work was an essential reference to him. The buckram is in good clean condition, but with a couple of small splits to the spine edges. Paper label darkened and a little chipped. Library label to the front pastedown. Intermittent small library stamps throughout. Owner's signature to the half title. Binding is a little shaken, but holding. Intermittent foxing. Overall a nice copy. xxviii, 1-84 + plates. 300 by 230mm (11¾ by 9 inches).

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  • Reparationsfibel by GARVENS, Von O., GULBRANSON, O, HEINE, Th Th.. SCHILLING, E., SCHULZ, W., THONY, Ed.
    GARVENS, Von O., GULBRANSON, O, HEINE, Th Th.. SCHILLING, E., SCHULZ, W., THONY, Ed.
    Reparationsfibel

    Hamburg: Broschek & Co, 1931. A collection of caricature and political illustrations published in Germany aimed against the Treaty of Versailles and the reparations placed upon Germany after the first world war. First edition. Original burgundy boards, with a caricature of an octopus strangling the world to the front cover, and death embracing the world to the rear panel. The book is in sound condition but with a little rubbing and marking to the covers. Very small area of loss to the top edge of the spine. Internally clean and tidy throughout, but with moderate darkening to the edges. 22 pages. There were also editions printed in English at the same time. 32cm x 24cm. Introduction to the first…

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    Hamburg: Broschek & Co, 1931. A collection of caricature and political illustrations published in Germany aimed against the Treaty of Versailles and the reparations placed upon Germany after the first world war. First edition. Original burgundy boards, with a caricature of an octopus strangling the world to the front cover, and death embracing the world to the rear panel. The book is in sound condition but with a little rubbing and marking to the covers. Very small area of loss to the top edge of the spine. Internally clean and tidy throughout, but with moderate darkening to the edges. 22 pages. There were also editions printed in English at the same time. 32cm x 24cm. Introduction to the first few pages in German.

    . Recueil de caricatures et d'illustrations politiques publiées en Allemagne contre le traité de Versailles et les réparations imposées à l'Allemagne après la première guerre mondiale. Première édition. Carton bordeaux original, avec une caricature d'une pieuvre étranglant le monde sur la couverture avant, et la mort embrassant le monde sur le panneau arrière. Le livre est en bon état, mais les couvertures sont légèrement frottées et marquées. Une très petite zone de perte sur le bord supérieur de la colonne vertébrale. L'intérieur est propre et bien rangé, mais les bords sont modérément assombris. 22 pages. Des éditions en anglais ont également été imprimées à la même époque. 32cm x 24cm. Introduction aux premières pages en allemand.

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  • Richelieu by CAHU, Théodore & LELOIR, Maurice.
    CAHU, Théodore & LELOIR, Maurice.
    Richelieu

    Paris: Ancienne Librairie Furne / Combet & Cie, 1904. Second edition. A nice copy of this early reprint of Leloir's beautiful illustrations of the life of Cardinal Richelieu. Original hardback in green percaline with profuse colour and embossed portrait of Richelieu to the front board. The Cardinal's arms blind stamped to the rear panel. Although mainly clean, there is some rubbing with colour loss to the top corner of the front board, and a large area of stain to the top of the rear board (see photos). Small closed tear to the blank front end paper. Internally clean and tidy throughout, with a little darkening to the pages. The binding is holding well, but feels a little loose. Overall…

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    Paris: Ancienne Librairie Furne / Combet & Cie, 1904. Second edition. A nice copy of this early reprint of Leloir's beautiful illustrations of the life of Cardinal Richelieu. Original hardback in green percaline with profuse colour and embossed portrait of Richelieu to the front board. The Cardinal's arms blind stamped to the rear panel. Although mainly clean, there is some rubbing with colour loss to the top corner of the front board, and a large area of stain to the top of the rear board (see photos). Small closed tear to the blank front end paper. Internally clean and tidy throughout, with a little darkening to the pages. The binding is holding well, but feels a little loose. Overall though a decent copy. 84 pages. 37cm x 30cm. Maurice Leloir was a prominent French illustrator, watercolorist, draftsman, printmaker, writer, and collector, renowned for his meticulous historicist art and devotion to costume history.

    . Deuxième édition. Un bel exemplaire de cette première réimpression des magnifiques illustrations de Leloir sur la vie de Richelieu. Livre relié d'origine en percaline verte avec des couleurs abondantes et un portrait de Richelieu en relief sur le panneau avant. Les armes du cardinal sont estampées à l'aveugle sur le panneau arrière. Bien qu'en grande partie propre, il y a quelques frottements avec perte de couleur au coin supérieur de la planche avant, et une grande zone de tache au haut de la planche arrière (voir photos). Petite déchirure fermée sur la page de garde vierge. L'intérieur de l'ouvrage est propre et bien rangé, avec un léger assombrissement des pages. La reliure tient bien, mais semble un peu lâche. Dans l'ensemble, il s'agit d'un bon exemplaire. 84 pages. 37cm x 30cm. Maurice Leloir était un illustrateur, aquarelliste, dessinateur, graveur, écrivain et collectionneur français de premier plan, réputé pour son art historiciste méticuleux et son dévouement à l'histoire du costume.

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  • Robert Baillie and the Second Scots Reformation by McCOY, F.N.
    McCOY, F.N.
    Robert Baillie and the Second Scots Reformation

    Berkeley: University Of California Press, 1974. First Edition, hardback in dust jacket. Clean and fresh, with just slight sun fading to spine of dust jacket. 244 pages. 235 x 160 mm (9¼ x 6¼ inches).

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  • Sea Road to the Indies. by HART, Henry H.
    HART, Henry H.
    Sea Road to the Indies. An account of the voyages and exploits of the Portuguese Navigators, together with the life and times of Dom Vasco Da Gama, Capitao-Mor, Viceroy of India and Count of Vidigueira.

    London: William Hodge and Company, Limited, 1952. First British edition. Hardback. In original unclipped dust jacket. Now in protective wrap. Red cloth with gilt title to spine. The map end papers have some age toning in line with the dust jacket. Inside is clean. The dust jacket has a little age-toning and some light rubbing / chips to the corners. Overall a good example. 296 pages. 225 x 145 mm (8¾ x 5¾ inches).

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  • Very scarce two volume work
    Selections from the most celebrated foreign literary journals and other periodical publications by TOOKE, William
    TOOKE, William
    Selections from the most celebrated foreign literary journals and other periodical publications

    London: J. Debrett, 1798. First edition. Two volumes, sympathetically rebound in half calf, with new leather spines, but retaining carefully restored original marbled boards. Original boards a little rubbed, but recent leather all very good. Some spots of foxing internally. 220 x 140 mm (8¾ x 5½ inches). Volume I: viii, 526 pp. Volume II: viii, 528 pp.
    William Tooke (1744–1820) was a British clergyman and an historian of Russia. This work gives a fascinating historical perspective, not only on his favoured Russia, but also on everything from the way ladies dressed in Peru, to the use of spices in 'the torrid zone'.

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  • Setting out in Life by ROWLANDSON, Thomas.
    ROWLANDSON, Thomas.
    Setting out in Life

    London: S.W. Fores, 1796. A nice copy of this caricature, pasted onto a backing sheet. Sadly, the person who pasted it trimmed it very close, and around the title (see photo) so no publisher information showing. A father asks his son what career he wants. The son rather likes the idea of becoming a Bishop, with good pay for very little work! The print is clean and tidy, and could still be nicely framed. Print is 32cm x 22.5cm. Backing sheet is 36.5cm x 27cm Thomas Rowlandson (13 July 1757 – 21 April 1827) was a renowned English artist and caricaturist of the Georgian era, celebrated for his sharp political satire and vivid social observation. His works, often bawdy…

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    London: S.W. Fores, 1796. A nice copy of this caricature, pasted onto a backing sheet. Sadly, the person who pasted it trimmed it very close, and around the title (see photo) so no publisher information showing. A father asks his son what career he wants. The son rather likes the idea of becoming a Bishop, with good pay for very little work! The print is clean and tidy, and could still be nicely framed. Print is 32cm x 22.5cm. Backing sheet is 36.5cm x 27cm Thomas Rowlandson (13 July 1757 – 21 April 1827) was a renowned English artist and caricaturist of the Georgian era, celebrated for his sharp political satire and vivid social observation. His works, often bawdy and robust, ranged from individual caricatures to illustrations for novels, humorous books, and topographical works. He is considered one of Britain's greatest graphic artists, alongside contemporaries like James Gillray.

    . Une belle copie de cette caricature, collée sur une feuille de support. Malheureusement, la personne qui l'a collée l'a rognée de très près, et autour du titre (voir photo), de sorte qu'aucune information sur l'éditeur n'apparaît. Un père demande à son fils quel métier il veut faire. Le fils aime bien l'idée de devenir évêque, avec un bon salaire pour très peu de travail ! L'estampe est propre et bien rangée, et pourrait encore être joliment encadrée. L'estampe mesure 32 cm x 22,5 cm. La feuille de support mesure 36,5 cm x 27 cm Thomas Rowlandson (13 juillet 1757 - 21 avril 1827) était un artiste et caricaturiste anglais renommé de l'ère géorgienne, célèbre pour sa satire politique acerbe et ses observations sociales vives. Ses œuvres, souvent paillardes et robustes, vont de la caricature individuelle à l'illustration de romans, de livres humoristiques et d'ouvrages topographiques. Il est considéré comme l'un des plus grands artistes graphiques britanniques, aux côtés de contemporains comme James Gillray.

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  • Short sketches of eminent men of the North of England. by NOBLE, Mark
    NOBLE, Mark
    Short sketches of eminent men of the North of England.

    Newcastle Upon Tyne: Andrew Reid, 1885. Scarce. First Edition. Previously published as articles in the 'Consett Guardian'. Copac lists only two holdings - Newcastle and Oxford. Disbound, but the text block is complete and holding well (Has more the appearance of a tract). Has some age toning, and spots of foxing. Concise biographies of characters such as the "Father of Railways" George Stephenson, former Prime Minister Earl Grey, engineer and industrialist William George Armstrong (1st Baron Armstrong), Victorian ironmaster Sir Isaac Lowthian Bell, and others. 160 pages. 185 x 125 mm (7¼ x 5 inches).

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  • Sous le manteau. by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Sous le manteau. Illustrations de Badert, Devil, Dratz, Max Moreau et Wel

    Bruxelles: L'Union Nationale des Agents de Services S.R.A, 1945. First edition. A very nice copy of this book of illustrations and caricatures. Sold as a fund raiser for agents of the S.R.A. This was a group of special networks engaged in resistance activities including military, political, and economic intelligence, sabotage, and support for allied forces within occupied Belgium. Issued in 2000 numbered copies. Soft covers with a tipped on colour illustration to the front cover. The covers are mainly clean but with a touch of marking. Internally clean and tidy throughout, with fractional darkening to the page edges. A collection of poetry, bon mots and full page illustrations (many of them in full cover) many mocking the recently defeated…

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    Bruxelles: L'Union Nationale des Agents de Services S.R.A, 1945. First edition. A very nice copy of this book of illustrations and caricatures. Sold as a fund raiser for agents of the S.R.A. This was a group of special networks engaged in resistance activities including military, political, and economic intelligence, sabotage, and support for allied forces within occupied Belgium. Issued in 2000 numbered copies. Soft covers with a tipped on colour illustration to the front cover. The covers are mainly clean but with a touch of marking. Internally clean and tidy throughout, with fractional darkening to the page edges. A collection of poetry, bon mots and full page illustrations (many of them in full cover) many mocking the recently defeated enemy. 96 pages. 32.5cm x 24.5cm. An important work of military / political caricature.

    , Première édition. Très bel exemplaire de ce livre d'illustrations et de caricatures. Vendu dans le cadre d'une collecte de fonds pour les agents de la S.R.A. Il s'agissait d'un groupe de réseaux spéciaux engagés dans des activités de résistance, notamment dans le domaine du renseignement militaire, politique et économique, du sabotage et du soutien aux forces alliées dans la Belgique occupée. Publié en 2000 exemplaires numérotés. Couverture souple avec illustration en couleur collée sur la couverture avant. Les couvertures sont globalement propres, mais présentent quelques traces. Intérieur propre et soigné, avec un léger noircissement des bords des pages. Recueil de poèmes, de bons mots et d'illustrations pleine page (dont beaucoup en couverture) se moquant pour la plupart de l'ennemi récemment vaincu. 96 pages. 32,5 cm x 24,5 cm. Œuvre importante de caricature militaire/politique.

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