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  • De Weegschaal 1823 by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    De Weegschaal 1823

    Leyden: L. Herdingh & Zoon, 1823. First Edition. A complete year of this periodical, bound in hardback. Marbled paper boards, with label to spine giving date in gilt. Engraved title page. Diverse subjects are covered; everything from the art of book printing, Jews to Jesuits, agriculture, salaries, prevention of begging, steam vessels, and South America! We have other complete years of this scarce periodicals too. Boards a little rubbed, with slight splitting starting to spine. Overall good and clean. 458 pages. 220 x 130 mm (8¾ x 5 inches).

    . Première édition. Une année complète de ce périodique, reliée en cartonnage. Plaques de papier marbré, avec étiquette au dos indiquant la date en doré. Page de titre gravée. Divers…

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    Leyden: L. Herdingh & Zoon, 1823. First Edition. A complete year of this periodical, bound in hardback. Marbled paper boards, with label to spine giving date in gilt. Engraved title page. Diverse subjects are covered; everything from the art of book printing, Jews to Jesuits, agriculture, salaries, prevention of begging, steam vessels, and South America! We have other complete years of this scarce periodicals too. Boards a little rubbed, with slight splitting starting to spine. Overall good and clean. 458 pages. 220 x 130 mm (8¾ x 5 inches).

    . Première édition. Une année complète de ce périodique, reliée en cartonnage. Plaques de papier marbré, avec étiquette au dos indiquant la date en doré. Page de titre gravée. Divers sujets sont abordés : l'art de l'impression des livres, les juifs et les jésuites, l'agriculture, les salaires, la prévention de la mendicité, les bateaux à vapeur et l'Amérique du Sud ! Nous avons également d'autres années complètes de ce périodique rare. Les planches sont un peu frottées et le dos est légèrement fendu. Dans l'ensemble, bon et propre. 458 pages. 220 x 130 mm (8¾ x 5 pouces).

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  • De Weegschaal 1821 by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    De Weegschaal 1821

    Leyden: L. Herdingh & Zoon, 1821. First Edition. A complete year of this periodical, bound in hardback. Marbled paper boards, with label to spine giving date in gilt. Engraved title page. Diverse subjects are covered; everything from Spanish debt, to sugar refinery, Catholicism in Ireland, reclaimed land, freemasonry, and the liberation of Greece! We have other complete years of this scarce periodicals too. Boards a little rubbed but overall good and clean. Manuscript quotations to verso of title page. 466 pages. 220 x 130 mm (8¾ x 5 inches).

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  • The Liberal Catholic Church and some facets of its Doctrine by WICKS, Rev. Charles C.
    WICKS, Rev. Charles C.
    The Liberal Catholic Church and some facets of its Doctrine

    London: St Alban Press, 1975. A decent copy of this first edition, outlining the tenets of the Liberal Catholic Church. The Liberal Catholics are a breakaway from the Roman tradition, which hold to Catholic sacramental practices but are more liberal in their theology, and in particular are more open to Theosophy. They are independent groups but tend to be in communion with the Episcopalian churches. Clean blue boards. with white titles. Glossy clean pages inside. Slight bowing to the top board. Has label for the Liberal Catholic Church of Bournemouth to the front end paper. xxii, 227 pages. 21cm x 14cm.

    . Un bon exemplaire de cette première édition, qui présente les principes de l'Église catholique libérale. Les catholiques…

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    London: St Alban Press, 1975. A decent copy of this first edition, outlining the tenets of the Liberal Catholic Church. The Liberal Catholics are a breakaway from the Roman tradition, which hold to Catholic sacramental practices but are more liberal in their theology, and in particular are more open to Theosophy. They are independent groups but tend to be in communion with the Episcopalian churches. Clean blue boards. with white titles. Glossy clean pages inside. Slight bowing to the top board. Has label for the Liberal Catholic Church of Bournemouth to the front end paper. xxii, 227 pages. 21cm x 14cm.

    . Un bon exemplaire de cette première édition, qui présente les principes de l'Église catholique libérale. Les catholiques libéraux sont une scission de la tradition romaine, qui conservent les pratiques sacramentelles catholiques mais sont plus libéraux dans leur théologie et, en particulier, plus ouverts à la théosophie. Il s'agit de groupes indépendants, mais qui tendent à être en communion avec les églises épiscopaliennes. Carton bleu propre avec des titres blancs. Pages intérieures brillantes et propres. Légère courbure de la partie supérieure de la planche. Une étiquette de l'église catholique libérale de Bournemouth est apposée sur la première page de garde. xxii, 227 pages. 21cm x 14cm.

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  • The Baronage of England or An Historical Account of the Lives and most Memorable Actions of Our English Nobility. by DUGDALE, William.
    DUGDALE, William.
    The Baronage of England or An Historical Account of the Lives and most Memorable Actions of Our English Nobility.

    London: Abel Roper, John Martin and Henry Herringman, 1675. First edition. Three volumes bound as one. Ex library copy. The original full leather binding (with an attractive gilt vignette to the front board, has been re-backed in recent leather, with simple gilt titles to the spine. Reference library stamps are on the front end papers. Contents page in red and black (with library stamp over text). The text block has attractive historiated initials to chapter headings. Pages are in good, slightly darkened condition. Letterpress text and pedigrees throughout, with key names in Black Letter type. Volum 1. In the Saxon time, to the Norman Conquest: And from thence, of those who had their rise before the end of King…

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    London: Abel Roper, John Martin and Henry Herringman, 1675. First edition. Three volumes bound as one. Ex library copy. The original full leather binding (with an attractive gilt vignette to the front board, has been re-backed in recent leather, with simple gilt titles to the spine. Reference library stamps are on the front end papers. Contents page in red and black (with library stamp over text). The text block has attractive historiated initials to chapter headings. Pages are in good, slightly darkened condition. Letterpress text and pedigrees throughout, with key names in Black Letter type. Volum 1. In the Saxon time, to the Norman Conquest: And from thence, of those who had their rise before the end of King Henry the Third's Reign. Contains five double page folding lineages (Percy, Talbot, Clifford, Berkley and D'Arcie. One full page engraved plate. Volume Two: After the end of King Henry the Third's Reign, And before the Eleventh Year of King Richard the Second. Volume Three. From the Tenth year of King Richard the Second until this Present Year 1676. [Xii], 1-790, [ii index]., [viii], 1-192., 1-488, [iii] index]. pages. Overall in very good order, with just a few library stamps. 380 by 250mm (15 by 9¾ inches).

    . Première édition. Trois volumes reliés en un seul. Exemplaire de bibliothèque. La reliure originale en plein cuir (avec une jolie vignette dorée sur le premier plat) a été ré-encadrée en cuir récent, avec des titres dorés simples au dos. Les tampons de la bibliothèque de référence se trouvent sur les pages de garde. La table des matières est en rouge et noir (avec le cachet de la bibliothèque sur le texte). Le bloc de texte comporte de jolies initiales historiées sur les titres des chapitres. Les pages sont en bon état, légèrement assombries. Texte en typographie et pedigrees tout au long de l'ouvrage, avec les noms clés en caractères noirs. Tome 1. De l'époque saxonne à la conquête normande : Et de là, de ceux qui ont été élevés avant la fin du règne du roi Henri III. Contient cinq lignées dépliantes à double page (Percy, Talbot, Clifford, Berkley et D'Arcie). Une planche gravée pleine page. Volume 2 : Après la fin du règne du roi Henri III, et avant la onzième année du roi Richard II. Troisième volume. Depuis la dixième année du roi Richard II jusqu'à cette année 1676. [Xii], 790, [ii index], [viii], 192, 488, [iii] index]. pages. Dans l'ensemble en très bon état, avec seulement quelques cachets de bibliothèque. 380 par 250mm (15 par 9¾ pouces).

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  • La Grande Guerre par les Artistes by COLLECTIF
    COLLECTIF
    La Grande Guerre par les Artistes

    Paris: Berger-Levrault / Georges Crés, 1915. A very nice copy of this First Edition (thus - bound in book form). Hardback paper covered boards with a colour vignette to the front board and wreath to the rear board. Black cloth spine with paper label. The label is significantly chipped and the paper boards are quite darkened and foxed. Inside, the pages are darkened, but clean and in good condition overall. Four pages of introduction by Gustave Geffroy. Two pages of the list of illustrations. The list (when added up) comes to 170 listed items (as does FirstSearch / OCLC 1048595562. By our collation, our copy contains 164 plates. However, we cannot find another copy with 170 plates, and if…

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    Paris: Berger-Levrault / Georges Crés, 1915. A very nice copy of this First Edition (thus - bound in book form). Hardback paper covered boards with a colour vignette to the front board and wreath to the rear board. Black cloth spine with paper label. The label is significantly chipped and the paper boards are quite darkened and foxed. Inside, the pages are darkened, but clean and in good condition overall. Four pages of introduction by Gustave Geffroy. Two pages of the list of illustrations. The list (when added up) comes to 170 listed items (as does FirstSearch / OCLC 1048595562. By our collation, our copy contains 164 plates. However, we cannot find another copy with 170 plates, and if added up, 20 fasicles of 8 plates would come to 160 illustrations (The final fasicle was the introduction and contents). Drawings and paintings on the Great War contributed by numerous artists of various nationalities. Began publication in November 1914 and appeared thereafter on the 1st and 15th of each month. Illustrated by Henri Boutet, Ciolkowski, Faverot, Ibels, Jou, Léandre, Roubille, A. Roubille, Delaw, Depaquit, Hermann-Paul, Jouas, Louis Morin, Nam, B. Rabier, Valloton, Hermann-Paul, Gerbéviller, Victor Prouvé, Benito, Huygens, Job, Leroy, Frans Masereel, Reyre, R. Vallin, P.E. Vibert, Hampol, Huart, Pol-Cam, Willette, Bochard, Boutet, Carlegle, Hampol, Vallotton, Zaliouk, P.A. Bouroux, Galanis, Hansi, Moreau-Vauthier, Naudin, Simpson, Mahias, Minne, Tap, Poiré, Olga Slom, Laforge, Louis Raemaekers, Charles Fouqueray, Steinlen. 310 by 240mm (12¼ by 9½ inches).

    . Un très bel exemplaire de cette première édition (ainsi reliée sous forme de livre). Carton rigide recouvert de papier avec une vignette en couleur sur le panneau avant et une couronne sur le panneau arrière. Le dos est en toile noire avec une étiquette en papier. L'étiquette est fortement ébréchée et les planches en papier sont très assombries et roussies. A l'intérieur, les pages sont noircies, mais propres et en bon état. Quatre pages d'introduction par Gustave Geffroy. Deux pages de la liste des illustrations. La liste (une fois additionnée) s'élève à 170 éléments répertoriés (comme FirstSearch / OCLC 1048595562). D'après notre collationnement, notre exemplaire contient 164 planches. Cependant, nous n'avons pas trouvé d'autre exemplaire avec 170 planches, et si l'on additionne 20 fasicules de 8 planches, on arrive à 160 illustrations (le dernier fasicule était l'introduction et le sommaire). Dessins et peintures sur la Grande Guerre réalisés par de nombreux artistes de diverses nationalités. La publication a commencé en novembre 1914 et a paru par la suite le 1er et le 15 de chaque mois. Illustrated by Henri Boutet, Ciolkowski, Faverot, Ibels, Jou, Léandre, Roubille, A. Roubille, Delaw, Depaquit, Hermann-Paul, Jouas, Louis Morin, Nam, B. Rabier, Valloton, Hermann-Paul, Gerbéviller, Victor Prouvé, Benito, Huygens, Job, Leroy, Frans Masereel, Reyre, R. Vallin, P.E. Vibert, Hampol, Huart, Pol-Cam, Willette, Bochard, Boutet, Carlegle, Hampol, Vallotton, Zaliouk, P.A. Bouroux, Galanis, Hansi, Moreau-Vauthier, Naudin, Simpson, Mahias, Minne, Tap, Poiré, Olga Slom, Laforge, Louis Raemaekers, Charles Fouqueray, Steinlen. 310 by 240mm (12¼ by 9½ inches).

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  • The Scottish Clans and Their Tartans. by JOHNSTON, T. B.
    JOHNSTON, T. B.
    The Scottish Clans and Their Tartans. With notes.

    Edinburgh & London: W. & A. K. Johnston, 1892. Second edition. Beautifully bound in red morocco leather, with raised bands and gilt titles to spine. 96 double page colour plates. Also includes a map of Scotland divided into clans (16th century), a list of native natural dyes, a list of the badges of the clans, and a list of war-cries / rallying words of some of the clans. Plates are patterns of tartans, each with descriptive letterpress on verse. Clean and well preserved inside. 130 x 105 mm (5 x 4¼ inches). Deuxième édition. Magnifiquement reliée en maroquin rouge, avec des bandes surélevées et des titres dorés au dos. 96 doubles pages en couleurs. L'ouvrage comprend également une carte…

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    Edinburgh & London: W. & A. K. Johnston, 1892. Second edition. Beautifully bound in red morocco leather, with raised bands and gilt titles to spine. 96 double page colour plates. Also includes a map of Scotland divided into clans (16th century), a list of native natural dyes, a list of the badges of the clans, and a list of war-cries / rallying words of some of the clans. Plates are patterns of tartans, each with descriptive letterpress on verse. Clean and well preserved inside. 130 x 105 mm (5 x 4¼ inches). Deuxième édition. Magnifiquement reliée en maroquin rouge, avec des bandes surélevées et des titres dorés au dos. 96 doubles pages en couleurs. L'ouvrage comprend également une carte de l'Écosse divisée en clans (XVIe siècle), une liste des teintures naturelles indigènes, une liste des insignes des clans et une liste des cris de guerre et des mots de ralliement de certains clans. Les planches représentent des motifs de tartans, chacun étant accompagné d'une description imprimée en lettres sur le verset. L'intérieur est propre et bien conservé. 130 x 105 mm

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

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

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

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

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  • Le Musée Criminel. Crimes et peines d'autrefois. by VARENNES, Henri et TROIMAUX, Edgar.
    VARENNES, Henri et TROIMAUX, Edgar.
    Le Musée Criminel. Crimes et peines d'autrefois.

    Paris: L.H. May Société française d'éditions d'art, 1900. First edition. Portfolio with 10 separate parts each with their own paper covers. The folder may not be the original, but an owner's own to keep the separate issues together. Attractive art nouveau covers to the separate parts. Several of the ten fasicules have chipping to the cover edges, and a couple have the front / rear sheets detached but present. Nevertheless, a complete first issue copy of this collection of approximately 160 pages and 200 reproductions of prints illustrating the trials, attacks, executions, stakes, tortures and torments of yesteryear. Contents internally are in good condition. 280 by 350mm (11 by 13¾ inches). Conforms to FirstSearch / Worldcat OCLC 1335589114. Text…

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    Paris: L.H. May Société française d'éditions d'art, 1900. First edition. Portfolio with 10 separate parts each with their own paper covers. The folder may not be the original, but an owner's own to keep the separate issues together. Attractive art nouveau covers to the separate parts. Several of the ten fasicules have chipping to the cover edges, and a couple have the front / rear sheets detached but present. Nevertheless, a complete first issue copy of this collection of approximately 160 pages and 200 reproductions of prints illustrating the trials, attacks, executions, stakes, tortures and torments of yesteryear. Contents internally are in good condition. 280 by 350mm (11 by 13¾ inches). Conforms to FirstSearch / Worldcat OCLC 1335589114. Text in French

    . Première édition. Portefeuille de 10 parties séparées, chacune avec sa propre couverture en papier. La chemise n'est peut-être pas l'originale, mais elle a été réalisée par un propriétaire pour conserver les différentes parties ensemble. Les couvertures des différentes parties sont attrayantes et de style art nouveau. Plusieurs des dix fasicules présentent des ébréchures sur les bords de la couverture, et quelques feuilles recto/verso sont détachées mais présentes. Néanmoins, il s'agit d'un premier exemplaire complet de ce recueil d'environ 160 pages et 200 reproductions d'estampes illustrant les procès, les attaques, les exécutions, les pieux, les tortures et les tourments d'antan. Le contenu est en bon état. 280 x 350 mm (11 x 13¾ pouces). Conforme à FirstSearch / Worldcat OCLC 1335589114. Texte en français

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

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

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

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

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  • A fund raising brochure - including perhaps Zola's first reference to the events of his seminal work "Germinal"
    Les victimes du devoir. by MOUILLOT, P.
    MOUILLOT, P.
    Les victimes du devoir. [Syndicat de la Presse parisienne]

    Paris: P. Mouillot. De la Sociéte de Publications Périodiques, 1884. Soft cover / stiff buckram. A large brochure of adverts, poems and drawings in support of the fund for those injured in line of duty. The brochure contains drawings by the best-known illustrators of the day, as well as the programme for the party held on 7 and 8 June 1884 in the Bois de Boulogne. The aim of the party was to raise funds to set up a Caisse des victimes du devoir (Victims of Duty Fund), which was set up in 1885. It was intended to help people injured in an act of devotion or their families (in the event of death) and to compensate victims of…

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    Paris: P. Mouillot. De la Sociéte de Publications Périodiques, 1884. Soft cover / stiff buckram. A large brochure of adverts, poems and drawings in support of the fund for those injured in line of duty. The brochure contains drawings by the best-known illustrators of the day, as well as the programme for the party held on 7 and 8 June 1884 in the Bois de Boulogne. The aim of the party was to raise funds to set up a Caisse des victimes du devoir (Victims of Duty Fund), which was set up in 1885. It was intended to help people injured in an act of devotion or their families (in the event of death) and to compensate victims of disasters. First edition. A scarce item, we can find no copies for sale, and no WorldCat record. The only copy we can find is at the Bibliothèque historique de la Ville de Paris. 14 leaves (28 pages) irregularly numbered, [ii], 1-2, [ii], 3-18, [ii], 19-22. pp. It would appear that the brochure was originally a soft cover, and that the stiff buckram (without any titles or decoration) was a later addition for protection. Coloured lithographic title (or front cover). Followed by full page reproductions of art works, and a number of letters and poems of support. Including a short letter by Emile Zola. This tells of his meeting a miner who had rescued his colleagues, immortalised in "Germinal" the following year. Zola had visited the "Compagnie des mines d'Anzin" during a major strike which began in February 1884 and lasted for 56 days. This means Zola must have visiting in February or March. Zola began work on Germinal in April 1884. This brochure was printed at the end of May 1884. We cannot find an earlier reference of Zola's visits to the mines, so we are confident that this was the first mention he made of the miners and their struggles. The serialisation of Germinal began in November 1884. 410 by 310mm (16¼ by 12¼ inches). Couverture souple / bougran rigide. Grande brochure d'annonces, de poèmes et de dessins au profit de la caisse des blessés du travail. La brochure contient des dessins des illustrateurs les plus connus de l'époque, ainsi que le programme de la fête organisée les 7 et 8 juin 1884 au Bois de Boulogne. Cette fête avait pour but de récolter des fonds pour la création d'une Caisse des victimes du devoir, créée en 1885. Elle était destinée à venir en aide aux personnes blessées dans un acte de dévouement ou à leur famille (en cas de décès) et à indemniser les victimes de catastrophes. Première édition. Ouvrage rare, nous ne trouvons pas d'exemplaires en vente, ni de notice WorldCat. Le seul exemplaire que nous ayons trouvé se trouve à la Bibliothèque historique de la Ville de Paris. 14 feuillets (28 pages) numérotés irrégulièrement, [ii], 1-2, [ii], 3-18, [ii], 19-22. pp. Il semblerait que la brochure ait été à l'origine une couverture souple, et que le bougran rigide (sans titre ni décoration) ait été ajouté plus tard pour la protéger. Titre lithographique en couleur (ou couverture). Suivi de reproductions pleine page d'œuvres d'art et d'un certain nombre de lettres et de poèmes de soutien. Y compris une courte lettre d'Emile Zola. Elle raconte sa rencontre avec un mineur qui avait sauvé ses collègues, immortalisé dans "Germinal" l'année suivante. Zola s'était rendu à la Compagnie des mines d'Anzin lors d'une grande grève qui avait débuté en février 1884 et duré 56 jours. Cela signifie que Zola a dû s'y rendre en février ou en mars. Zola commence à travailler sur Germinal en avril 1884. Cette brochure a été imprimée à la fin du mois de mai 1884. Nous ne trouvons aucune référence antérieure aux visites de Zola dans les mines, et nous sommes donc convaincus qu'il s'agit de la première mention qu'il fait des mineurs et de leurs luttes. La publication en série de Germinal commence en novembre 1884. 410 x 310 mm.

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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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  • Albumen photograph of young children in North Africa by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Albumen photograph of young children in North Africa

    North Africa: N/P, 1880. A group of young children sit upon steps on the edge of the communal clothes washing area. North Africa - probably Morrocco. An adult in a white robe watches the children in the foreground, with a young child in similar robe facing them. Palm trees and dust road in the background. The children seem too young to be in school. An attractive albumen image. Slightly faded, but overall in good condition. H265mm x 210mm. On green backing card 430 x 350 mm. A little darkened and bumped but still in good state.

    . Un groupe de jeunes enfants est assis sur des marches au bord de l'aire commune de lavage des vêtements. Afrique du…

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    North Africa: N/P, 1880. A group of young children sit upon steps on the edge of the communal clothes washing area. North Africa - probably Morrocco. An adult in a white robe watches the children in the foreground, with a young child in similar robe facing them. Palm trees and dust road in the background. The children seem too young to be in school. An attractive albumen image. Slightly faded, but overall in good condition. H265mm x 210mm. On green backing card 430 x 350 mm. A little darkened and bumped but still in good state.

    . Un groupe de jeunes enfants est assis sur des marches au bord de l'aire commune de lavage des vêtements. Afrique du Nord - probablement Maroc. Un adulte vêtu d'une robe blanche surveille les enfants au premier plan, tandis qu'un jeune enfant vêtu d'une robe similaire leur fait face. Palmiers et route poussiéreuse à l'arrière-plan. Les enfants semblent trop jeunes pour être à l'école. Une belle image à l'albumine. Légèrement décolorée, mais dans l'ensemble en bon état. H265mm x 210mm. Sur carte verte 430 x 350 mm. Un peu assombri et bosselé mais toujours en bon état.

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  • Le Couvent des bénédictines de La Mothe-Saint-Héray, notes historiques. by SAUZÉ, Charles
    SAUZÉ, Charles
    Le Couvent des bénédictines de La Mothe-Saint-Héray, notes historiques.

    Saint-Maixent: Charles Reversé, 1893. First edition. Extract from the "Revue poitevine et saintongeaise", September to December 1892. An account of the Benedictine abbey of La Mothé-Saint-Héray. Cream soft covers. A touch of marking / darkening but nothing significant. Internally clean and tidy throughout, on high quality paper. Many pages uncut. No copies available at the time of cataloguing. Conforms to WorldCat / FirstSearch OCLC 458988500. 41 pages. 255 by 165mm (10 by 6½ inches).

    . Première édition. Extrait de la "Revue poitevine et saintongeaise", septembre à décembre 1892. Récit de l'abbaye bénédictine de La Mothé-Saint-Héray. Couverture souple crème. Un peu de marquage / assombrissement mais rien de significatif. L'intérieur est propre et soigné, sur un papier de grande qualité.…

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    Saint-Maixent: Charles Reversé, 1893. First edition. Extract from the "Revue poitevine et saintongeaise", September to December 1892. An account of the Benedictine abbey of La Mothé-Saint-Héray. Cream soft covers. A touch of marking / darkening but nothing significant. Internally clean and tidy throughout, on high quality paper. Many pages uncut. No copies available at the time of cataloguing. Conforms to WorldCat / FirstSearch OCLC 458988500. 41 pages. 255 by 165mm (10 by 6½ inches).

    . Première édition. Extrait de la "Revue poitevine et saintongeaise", septembre à décembre 1892. Récit de l'abbaye bénédictine de La Mothé-Saint-Héray. Couverture souple crème. Un peu de marquage / assombrissement mais rien de significatif. L'intérieur est propre et soigné, sur un papier de grande qualité. De nombreuses pages ne sont pas coupées. Aucun exemplaire disponible au moment du catalogage. Conforme à WorldCat / FirstSearch OCLC 458988500. 41 pages. 255 par 165mm.

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  • Electoral facts, from 1832 to 1852, impartially stated, by DOD, Charles R.
    DOD, Charles R.
    Electoral facts, from 1832 to 1852, impartially stated, including the local position, nature of the constituency, prevailing influence, registered electors, annual value of real property paying income tax, amount of assessed taxes, population, prevailing trades, noted members, noted elections, newspaper politics and sale, together with the polls for the last twenty years at every place returning a member to Parliament.

    London: Whittaker and Co, 1852. First Edition. Once part of the Fiske Collection, Morningthorpe, Norfolk - with their ex libris to front pastedown. Burgundy buckram boards with gilt vignette to front board. Nicely re-backed. Internally clean, with a Law Society Library stamp to edge of title page, and on top of first page of Preface. Overall very good and very scarce. A fascinating summary of each seat in the United Kingdom, with number of voters, newspapers, salient facts, and the results of elections between 1832 and 1852. A must for any politics obsessive quiz master! ix, [3], 374 [1] pp. 170 x 110 mm (6¾ x 4¼ inches).

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  • Descriptions of the Plates of the Mansions of England in The Olden Time. by NASH, Joseph
    NASH, Joseph
    Descriptions of the Plates of the Mansions of England in The Olden Time. In four series.

    London: Thomas M'Lean, 1849. First Edition. This is the accompanying book with no illustrations, just the descriptions of the plates found in the other book, entitled Mansions of England in The Olden Time. Ex-library hardback book in dark grey / blue cloth with paper label to front board. Boards are grubby, bumped at corners, and a little worn near the spine on the back. Library labels to the front on blank endpapers. Some foxing spots throughout. Scarce. [iv] 63 pages. 220 x 140 mm (8¾ x 5½ inches).

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  • Formulier, door den Inspecteur-Generaal van den Geneeskundigen Dienst des Rijks, by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Formulier, door den Inspecteur-Generaal van den Geneeskundigen Dienst des Rijks, vastgesteld, ingevolge artikel 40 van het Reglement op den Geneeskundigen Dienst, gearresteerd door Zijne Excellentie den Heer Commissaris-Generaal van Oorlog de dato 1 Februarij 1821.

    1821. First Edition. Original document in the original blue paper covers. Not a reprint. Paper covers worn and soiled. Scarce. Clean inside. Regulations for the medical service of the netherlands, with restrictions of chemicals / medicines etc. 210 pages. 230 x 140 mm (9 x 5½ inches).

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  • Sparks from the Anvil by BURRITT, Elihu
    BURRITT, Elihu
    Sparks from the Anvil

    London: Alfred W. Bennett, 1864. Small brown embossed boards, with gilt titles to front. Inside, clean and with engraved frontispiece. Always a temperance supporter, during the mid 19th century Elihu Burritt toured New England speaking against war and promoting brotherhood. In 1844 he founded 'The Advocate of Peace' in Worcester, Massachusetts, as the head of a group of radical pacifists. [2], xii, 2-106 pp. 180 x 110 mm (7 x 4¼ inches).

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  • Tractaat van Commercie, tusschen fijne majesteit den Koning der Beide Sicilien en de Heeren Staaten Generaal der Vereenigde Nederlanden &c. by [NETHERLANDS - STATES GENERAL - TREATY].
    [NETHERLANDS - STATES GENERAL - TREATY].
    Tractaat van Commercie, tusschen fijne majesteit den Koning der Beide Sicilien en de Heeren Staaten Generaal der Vereenigde Nederlanden &c.

    Den Haag / The Hague: Isaac Scheltus, 1753. First edition thus. 39 pp. A disbound tract with woodcut device on title page. An account of a commercial treaty between the Two Sicilies and the States General of the Netherlands. Text in Dutch. The covers are a little darkened to the edges, but internally reasonably clean. There is a moderate water stain to the work in parts (all still legible). This text would appear to come originally from a bound collection of Dutch treaties of the period. (There is the Num. 28 typed to the top edge of the title). Pages have separated from their text block. We have been unable to find copies for sale at the time of…

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    Den Haag / The Hague: Isaac Scheltus, 1753. First edition thus. 39 pp. A disbound tract with woodcut device on title page. An account of a commercial treaty between the Two Sicilies and the States General of the Netherlands. Text in Dutch. The covers are a little darkened to the edges, but internally reasonably clean. There is a moderate water stain to the work in parts (all still legible). This text would appear to come originally from a bound collection of Dutch treaties of the period. (There is the Num. 28 typed to the top edge of the title). Pages have separated from their text block. We have been unable to find copies for sale at the time of cataloguing. 39 [i] pages. 195 by 150mm (7¾ by 6 inches). King of the two Sicilies was Charles IV. Conforms to WorldCat / FirstSearch OCLC: 64969264. FirstSearch suggest that this is the Dutch translation of the French tract of the same name. Includes specimens of passports etc.

    . Première édition. 39 pages. Un tract délié avec une gravure sur bois sur la page de titre. Récit d'un traité commercial entre les Deux-Siciles et les Etats Généraux des Pays-Bas. Texte en néerlandais. Les couvertures sont un peu assombries sur les bords, mais l'intérieur est raisonnablement propre. Il y a une tache d'eau modérée sur certaines parties de l'ouvrage (toutes sont encore lisibles). Ce texte semble provenir d'une collection reliée de traités néerlandais de l'époque. (Le numéro 28 est dactylographié sur le bord supérieur du titre). Les pages se sont séparées du bloc de texte. Nous n'avons pas été en mesure de trouver des exemplaires à vendre au moment du catalogage. 39 [i] pages. 195 par 150mm (7¾ par 6 pouces). Le roi des deux Siciles était Charles IV. Conforme à WorldCat / FirstSearch OCLC : 64969264. FirstSearch suggère qu'il s'agit de la traduction néerlandaise du traité français du même nom. Inclut des spécimens de passeports, etc.

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  • Traité de Commerce entre sa Majesté le Roi des Deux Siciles & les Seigneurs Etats Generaux des Provinces Unies by [NETHERLANDS - STATES GENERAL - TREATY].
    [NETHERLANDS - STATES GENERAL - TREATY].
    Traité de Commerce entre sa Majesté le Roi des Deux Siciles & les Seigneurs Etats Generaux des Provinces Unies

    Den Haag / The Hague: Isaac Scheltus, 1752. First edition thus. 38 pp. A disbound tract with woodcut device on title page. An account of a commercial treaty between the Two Sicilies and the States General of the Netherlands. Text in French. The covers are a little darkened to the edges, but internally reasonably clean. There is a moderate water stain to the work in parts (all still legible). This text would appear to come originally from a bound collection of Dutch treaties of the period. Pages have separated from their text block. We have been unable to findcopies for sale at the time of cataloguing. 14 [ii] pages. 195 by 150mm (7¾ by 6 inches). King of the…

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    Den Haag / The Hague: Isaac Scheltus, 1752. First edition thus. 38 pp. A disbound tract with woodcut device on title page. An account of a commercial treaty between the Two Sicilies and the States General of the Netherlands. Text in French. The covers are a little darkened to the edges, but internally reasonably clean. There is a moderate water stain to the work in parts (all still legible). This text would appear to come originally from a bound collection of Dutch treaties of the period. Pages have separated from their text block. We have been unable to findcopies for sale at the time of cataloguing. 14 [ii] pages. 195 by 150mm (7¾ by 6 inches). King of the two Sicilies was Charles IV. Also includes text in Italian and in Dutch. Conforms to WorldCat / FirstSearch OCLC: 65646134.

    . Première édition. 38 pages. Un tract délié avec une gravure sur bois sur la page de titre. Compte-rendu d'un traité commercial entre les Deux-Siciles et les Etats Généraux des Pays-Bas. Texte en français. Les couvertures sont un peu assombries sur les bords, mais l'intérieur est raisonnablement propre. Il y a une tache d'eau modérée sur certaines parties de l'ouvrage (toutes sont encore lisibles). Ce texte semble provenir d'une collection reliée de traités hollandais de l'époque. Les pages se sont séparées du bloc de texte. Nous n'avons pas été en mesure de trouver des exemplaires à vendre au moment du catalogage. 14 [ii] pages. 195 par 150mm (7¾ par 6 pouces). Le roi des deux Siciles était Charles IV. Comprend également un texte en italien et en néerlandais. Conforme à WorldCat / FirstSearch OCLC : 65646134.

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