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  • Dame Perkins and Her Grey Mare; by MEADOWS, Lindon, pseud. (Charles Butler Greatrex)
    MEADOWS, Lindon, pseud. (Charles Butler Greatrex)
    Dame Perkins and Her Grey Mare; Or, the Mount for Market. Illustrated by Phiz

    London: Sampson Low, son, and Marston, 1866. First edition. Original dark brown / purple cloth with gilt decoration and title. Coloured frontis and seven further coloured plates (complete). A little marking to the cloth, with slight staining and rubbing to gilt design. Previous owner's name to front end paper. Internally slight markings but overall in very good condition. 48 pp. 235 x 185 mm (9¼ x 7¼ inches).

    Book ID: 3442
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  • Dame Wiggins Of Lee, And Her Seven Wonderful Cats: by RUSKIN, John
    RUSKIN, John
    Dame Wiggins Of Lee, And Her Seven Wonderful Cats: a humorous tale written principally by a lady of ninety.

    Orpington: George Allen, 1885. Edited from the original edition of 1823, with four new verses by John Ruskin, and matching illustrations by Kate Greenaway. Twenty two woodcuts in black. Hardback in brown cloth with gilt title and decoration to front board. Plain endpapers, with some darkening. Spine ends a little worn. Back board with patch of sun fading. Clean and very tidy inside. Only verso or recto of each leaf is printed. Complete. Overall in good shape. iv, 20 pages 190 x 125 mm (7½ x 5 inches).

    Book ID: 3802
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  • Das Alpenleben - Sechs handkolorierte Lithografien by TRENTSENSKY, Matthäus
    TRENTSENSKY, Matthäus
    Das Alpenleben - Sechs handkolorierte Lithografien

    Wien: M. Trentsensky. First Edition, Circa 1860. A lovely set of six lithographs from the series Das Alpenleben. Published by Trentsensky and printed by E. Sieger, the full set comprised of 12 lithographs, each with a number of vignettes of alpine life upon them. We offer numbers 1-6 (So half a set). Our sheets are beautifully hand coloured. The base area of each is painted grey, suggesting that these were intended as cut out sheets (or "mandl sheets" ) for children to play with. The plates are in good, clean condition, on thin paper. This is somewhat toned with age. There is minimal edgewear, but a few very minor closed tears to the edges. Each sheet is  235 by…

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    Wien: M. Trentsensky. First Edition, Circa 1860. A lovely set of six lithographs from the series Das Alpenleben. Published by Trentsensky and printed by E. Sieger, the full set comprised of 12 lithographs, each with a number of vignettes of alpine life upon them. We offer numbers 1-6 (So half a set). Our sheets are beautifully hand coloured. The base area of each is painted grey, suggesting that these were intended as cut out sheets (or "mandl sheets" ) for children to play with. The plates are in good, clean condition, on thin paper. This is somewhat toned with age. There is minimal edgewear, but a few very minor closed tears to the edges. Each sheet is  235 by 370mm (9¼ by 14½ inches).

    . Première édition, vers 1860. Un bel ensemble de six lithographies de la série Das Alpenleben. Publiée par Trentsensky et imprimée par E. Sieger, la série complète comprend 12 lithographies, chacune avec un certain nombre de vignettes de la vie alpine. Nous proposons les numéros 1 à 6 (donc la moitié d'une série). Nos feuilles sont magnifiquement colorées à la main. La base de chaque planche est peinte en gris, ce qui suggère qu'elles étaient destinées à être découpées (ou "feuilles de mandl") pour que les enfants puissent s'amuser avec. Les planches sont en bon état, propres, sur papier fin. Ce dernier est quelque peu terni par l'âge. Il y a peu d'usure sur les bords, mais quelques très petites déchirures fermées sur les bords. Chaque feuille mesure 235 par 370mm (9¼ par 14½ pouces).

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    Book ID: 4249
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  • Das Buch Tobias. Mit zwölf Radierungen von Walter Wellenstein. by WELLENSTEIN, Walter; RUHKOPF, Dr. Karl,
    WELLENSTEIN, Walter; RUHKOPF, Dr. Karl,
    Das Buch Tobias. Mit zwölf Radierungen von Walter Wellenstein.

    Berlin: Volksverband der Bücherfreunde, Wegweiser-Verlag G.M.B.H, 1925. First edition. Large hardback. Half brown leather, with portrait illustration to front. 34 pages. 12 unnumbered leaves of copperplate engravings - all signed in pencil by the artist. Boards are lightly handled at corner, book contents in a very good and exceptionally clean condition. 395 x 290 mm (15½ x 11½ inches). Erste Ausgabe. Großes Hardcover. Halbbraunes Leder, mit Porträtillustration auf der Vorderseite. 34 Seiten. 12 nicht nummerierte Kupferstichblätter – alle vom Künstler mit Bleistift signiert. Das Buch ist an den Ecken leicht angekratzt, der Buchinhalt ist in einem sehr guten und außergewöhnlich sauberen Zustand. 395 x 290 mm.

    Book ID: 3952
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  • Das Kaulbach-Güll Bilderbuch by KAULBACH, Herman
    KAULBACH, Herman
    Das Kaulbach-Güll Bilderbuch

    München: Verlag der Jugendblätter (Carl Schnell), 1910. A lovely copy of this first edition - scarce in its original protective slipcase. Book is in beautiful original condition. Clean blue cloth with a picture of a small boy driving a carriage tipped onto the front board and gilt titles and decoration around and to the spine. No significant marking or bumping to the boards - in excellent condition. Inside in excellent, clean and unmarked condition. The card slipcase is a little darkened / foxed with age. Publication details are on a paper label pasted to the slipcase. Although this has a little bumping / edgewear - it has done its part and kept the book in near perfect condition. Beautiful…

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    München: Verlag der Jugendblätter (Carl Schnell), 1910. A lovely copy of this first edition - scarce in its original protective slipcase. Book is in beautiful original condition. Clean blue cloth with a picture of a small boy driving a carriage tipped onto the front board and gilt titles and decoration around and to the spine. No significant marking or bumping to the boards - in excellent condition. Inside in excellent, clean and unmarked condition. The card slipcase is a little darkened / foxed with age. Publication details are on a paper label pasted to the slipcase. Although this has a little bumping / edgewear - it has done its part and kept the book in near perfect condition. Beautiful children's poems, 6 full-colour images, plus cover image in four-color print by Hermann Kaulbach and many black and white drawings in the text or as full page images by Kaulbach. Hermann von Kaulbach (1846–1909) was a German painter of the Munich School. He became best known for his portraits of children. 64 pages. 300 by 230mm (11¾ by 9 inches).

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    Book ID: 4182
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  • De Historie van Docter Johannes Faustus. by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    De Historie van Docter Johannes Faustus. Die een uitnemenden grooten Tovenaar in zwarte Konsten was. Van zyn Duivelsche verschryvingen, van zyn Onchristelyk Leven, wonderlyke Avonturen, van zyn schrikkelyk en gruwelyk Einde, en Afscheid. Meestendeel uit zyn eigene Schriften byeen vergaderd. Alle Hovaardigen, Opgeblazene, Stouten en Goddelozen Menschen, als een Schrikkelyk Voorbeeld en Waarschuwing.

    1750. Rare printing of Doctor Faust's chapbook in Dutch. Woodcut on title, 58 (repeated) woodcut illustrations. A total of 60 vignettes. Complete. More recent paper covers. These are somewhat rubbed with significant rubbing and loss to the spine. Written number to the front cover. The date c.1750 is printed on the remnant of a catalogue label stuck to the front cover. The impressions of the engravings are somewhat are somewhat blurred. P. 41, repeated on p. 76, the illustrations are not woodcuts but metalcuts. The shape of the heads of the nails with which the plates were mounted on wood are printed on many of them. A nice example. 86 (2) pp. 205 x 165 mm (8 x 6½ inches). Bibliography: Engel 280, Kippenberg 2089

    Book ID: 3318
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  • De la nature. Avec 41 eaux-fortes originales de Léopold-Lévy (De Rerum Natura) by LUCRÈCE
    LUCRÈCE
    De la nature. Avec 41 eaux-fortes originales de Léopold-Lévy (De Rerum Natura)

    Paris: Edition du Nouvel Essor, 1934. First Edition Thus, limited Edition. This is # 3 of 99. Signed by Léopold-Lévy to the limitation page. The limitation states this edition was printed in ninety-nine copies. This is one of the first five and does include the additional suite of 47 engravings, (printed upon BFK Rives vellum, not Japanese Nacre). There is a note to the advertising leaflet, that states that the 20 copies numbered in Roman Numerals, signed by the artist, are composed of the various other states. This copy is one of these. Slipcase and hard folder. Soft cover over the loose gathers. Red title to slipcase spine. Advertising leaflet / advance publication leaflet is also enclosed, printed on…

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    Paris: Edition du Nouvel Essor, 1934. First Edition Thus, limited Edition. This is # 3 of 99. Signed by Léopold-Lévy to the limitation page. The limitation states this edition was printed in ninety-nine copies. This is one of the first five and does include the additional suite of 47 engravings, (printed upon BFK Rives vellum, not Japanese Nacre). There is a note to the advertising leaflet, that states that the 20 copies numbered in Roman Numerals, signed by the artist, are composed of the various other states. This copy is one of these. Slipcase and hard folder. Soft cover over the loose gathers. Red title to slipcase spine. Advertising leaflet / advance publication leaflet is also enclosed, printed on Rives. 102 pages + 47 etchings in the additional suite. The slipcase and folder are sound, but with a little marking to the cream parts. The paper is in very good condition, with some foxing spots. The extra suite of engravings also has a few foxing spots to them. 360 by 295 mm (14¼ by 11½ inches). Première édition Ainsi, édition limitée. 3/99. Signé par Léopold-Lévy sur la page de limitation. La limitation se lit comme suit : « cette édition a été imprimée à quatre-vingt-dix-neuf exemplaires. Les cinq premières comprennent une série d'eaux-fortes sur nacre japonaise et les plaques rejetées ; les vingt-cinq suivantes comportent la suite des eaux-fortes sur nacre du Japon. De plus, vingt exemplaires numérotés en chiffres romains ont été tirés. » Celui-ci contient en effet une suite supplémentaire de 47 gravures (imprimées sur vélin BFK Rives, pas sur nacre japonaise). Il y a une notice sur le dépliant publicitaire, qui précise que les 20 exemplaires numérotés en chiffres romains, signés par l'artiste, sont composés des différents autres états. Cette copie en fait partie. Étui et dossier rigide. Couverture souple sur les fronces lâches. Titre rouge au dos de l'étui. Un dépliant publicitaire / dépliant de pré-publication est également joint, imprimé sur Rives. 102 pages + 47 eaux-fortes dans la suite annexe. L'étui et le dossier sont sains, mais avec un petit marquage sur les parties crème. Le papier est en très bon état, avec quelques rousseurs. La suite supplémentaire de gravures comporte également quelques rousseurs. 360 par 295 mm

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    Condition: The slipcase and folder are sound, but with a little marking to the cream parts. The paper is in very good condition, with some foxing spots. The extra suite of engravings also has a few foxing spots to them.

    Book ID: 2415
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  • De Minnenden. Tien Litho's. by ROOSENBERG, Teun.
    ROOSENBERG, Teun.
    De Minnenden. Tien Litho's.

    None, 1945. First Edition. A very nice copy of this collection of ten lithographic portraits by Roosenburg. A large portfolio (the cover is the first lithograph) containing a further nine outline lithographs. Limited to 100 numbered copies. 460 by 290mm (18 by 11½ inches). The cover has a little marking, and a mark across the middle. Inside, the prints are in excellent condition, but the slight darkening to the middle continues for about half of the lithographs (see photos). Roosenberg, born in the Hague in 1916, dies in Eijden (near Maastricht) in 2004. Although primarily a ceramicist and sculptor, Roosenberg also undertook lithographs and art work on occasion. This is a scarce item, we can find none currently for…

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    None, 1945. First Edition. A very nice copy of this collection of ten lithographic portraits by Roosenburg. A large portfolio (the cover is the first lithograph) containing a further nine outline lithographs. Limited to 100 numbered copies. 460 by 290mm (18 by 11½ inches). The cover has a little marking, and a mark across the middle. Inside, the prints are in excellent condition, but the slight darkening to the middle continues for about half of the lithographs (see photos). Roosenberg, born in the Hague in 1916, dies in Eijden (near Maastricht) in 2004. Although primarily a ceramicist and sculptor, Roosenberg also undertook lithographs and art work on occasion. This is a scarce item, we can find none currently for sale, and it is over 15 years since it last appeared at auction

    . Première édition. Très bel exemplaire de cette collection de dix portraits lithographiques de Roosenburg. Un grand portfolio (la couverture est la première lithographie) contenant neuf autres lithographies de contour. Limité à 100 exemplaires numérotés. 460 x 290 mm (18 x 11½ pouces). La couverture présente quelques marques et une marque au milieu. A l'intérieur, les lithographies sont en excellent état, mais le léger assombrissement au milieu persiste pour environ la moitié des lithographies (voir photos). Roosenberg, né à La Haye en 1916, meurt à Eijden (près de Maastricht) en 2004. Bien que principalement céramiste et sculpteur, Roosenberg a également réalisé des lithographies et des œuvres d'art à l'occasion. Il s'agit d'un objet rare, nous n'en trouvons aucun actuellement en vente, et il y a plus de 15 ans qu'il n'a pas été vendu aux enchères.

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    Book ID: 4294
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  • De Swienegel als Wettrenner. by LYSER, Johann Peter
    LYSER, Johann Peter
    De Swienegel als Wettrenner. Ein plattdeutsches Märchen. Illustriert und mit einem Nachwort von J. P. T. Lyser.

    Hamburg: Hoffmann und Campe, 1853. Scarce first edition. A race involving Hedgehog versus Rabbit in this charming tale originally by Theodor von Kobbe. B/w illustrations and foreword by Lyser. Text in both Low and High German. Protected by oversized card cover. Some foxing / darkening in areas. Otherwise clean and has no markings. 140 x 100 mm (5½ x 4 inches).

    Seltene Erstausgabe. Ein Rennen zwischen Igel und Kaninchen in dieser bezaubernden Geschichte im Original von Theodor von Kobbe. S/w-Illustrationen und Vorwort von Lyser. Text sowohl in Nieder- als auch in Hochdeutsch. Geschützt durch eine übergroße Kartenhülle. Stellenweise etwas stockfleckig/dunkler. Ansonsten sauber und ohne Markierungen. 140 x 100 mm

    Book ID: 2639
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  • De Zwarte Man. by GOEVERNEUR, J. J. A.
    GOEVERNEUR, J. J. A.
    De Zwarte Man. Nieuwe knipsels met de schaar van Karl Fröhlich; met versjes en rijmen.

    Groningen: C. M. van Bolhuis Hoitsema, 1857. Scarce silhouette illustrated poetry book. First Edition. Hardback boards with blue linen spine. Boards are rubbed and slightly darkened. Internally, the pages are delicate and some have small closed tears to edges. Text in Dutch. OCLC Number / Unique Identifier: 909281370. 19 pages. 235 x 175 mm (9¼ x 7 inches). Livre de poésie illustré de silhouettes rares. Première édition. Reliure cartonnée avec dos en lin bleu. Les planches sont frottées et légèrement assombries. A l'intérieur, les pages sont délicates et certaines ont de petites déchirures fermées sur les bords. Texte en néerlandais. OCLC / Identificateur unique : 909281370. 19 pages. 235 x 175 mm

    Book ID: 4358
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  • Dead Children Playing. by DONWOOD, Stanley & TCHOCK Dr.
    DONWOOD, Stanley & TCHOCK Dr.
    Dead Children Playing. A picture book

    London: Verso, 2007. First softback edition in vibrant red covers. Donwood and Dr Tchock were responsible for Radiohead's artwork. Artwork from the pair, including some of the artwork from "OK Computer" and other unseen pictures. Donwood is a British artist, who has also produced artwork for J.G. Ballard's novels, Glastonbury Festival etc. Dr Tchock is a pseudonym for Thom Yorke of Radiohead. Clean and tidy inside and out. Original price sticker from Heffers. Unpaginated (of course). 225 by 225mm (8¾ by 8¾ inches).

    Book ID: 3689
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  • Der Antichrist und die Fünfzehn Zeichen vor dem Jüngsten Gericht. by BOVELAND, Karin (Ed.)
    BOVELAND, Karin (Ed.)
    Der Antichrist und die Fünfzehn Zeichen vor dem Jüngsten Gericht. Kommentarband zum Faksimile der ersten typographischen Ausgabe eines unbekannten Straßburger Druckers, um 1480.

    Amsterdam - Alphen aan den Rijn: Buijten & Schipperheijn, 1979. First Thus. Two cloth covered hardback volumes in original matching slipcase. One of the 300 numbered copies for Buijten & Schipperheijn. Comprises: Commentary volume on the facsimile of the first typographical edition by an unknown Strasbourg printer, c. 1480 - with contributions by Karin Boveland, Christoph Peter Burger, Ruth Steffen; and second book: Facsimile of the first typographic edition. Books in fine condition, slipcase has some soiling to the cream colour of the laid on cover illustrations. 305 x 210 mm (12 x 8¼ inches).

    . Zwei gebundene Leinenbände in passendem Originalschuber. Eines der 300 nummerierten Exemplare für Buijten & Schipperheijn. Umfasst: Kommentarband zum Faksimile der ersten typographischen Ausgabe…

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    Amsterdam - Alphen aan den Rijn: Buijten & Schipperheijn, 1979. First Thus. Two cloth covered hardback volumes in original matching slipcase. One of the 300 numbered copies for Buijten & Schipperheijn. Comprises: Commentary volume on the facsimile of the first typographical edition by an unknown Strasbourg printer, c. 1480 - with contributions by Karin Boveland, Christoph Peter Burger, Ruth Steffen; and second book: Facsimile of the first typographic edition. Books in fine condition, slipcase has some soiling to the cream colour of the laid on cover illustrations. 305 x 210 mm (12 x 8¼ inches).

    . Zwei gebundene Leinenbände in passendem Originalschuber. Eines der 300 nummerierten Exemplare für Buijten & Schipperheijn. Umfasst: Kommentarband zum Faksimile der ersten typographischen Ausgabe eines unbekannten Straßburger Druckers, um 1480 - mit Beiträgen von Karin Boveland, Christoph Peter Burger, Ruth Steffen; und zweites Buch: Faksimile der ersten typographischen Ausgabe. Bücher in gutem Zustand, Schuber mit leichter Verschmutzung der cremefarbenen Illustrationen auf dem Einband. 305 x 210 mm.

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    Book ID: 3984
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  • Der Film in der Karikatur. by HEYMANN, Robert
    HEYMANN, Robert
    Der Film in der Karikatur.

    Berlin: Otto Stollberg Verlag, 1929. First edition. Original half-linen binding. New endpapers. Fully illustrated in b/w. Text in German. Robert Heymann (1879 - 1946) was a German writer, dramaturge, screenwriter and film director. Boards are a little grubby, and corners lightly bumped, otherwise in a very good condition. 150 pages. 270 x 200 mm (10¾ x 7¾ inches).

    Book ID: 2640
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  • Der gelehrige Paperl und der kluge Schipserl, by MEGGENDORFER, Lothar; BONN, Franz
    MEGGENDORFER, Lothar; BONN, Franz
    Der gelehrige Paperl und der kluge Schipserl, sowie andere lustige Geschichten für Kinder.

    München: Braun & Schneider, 1884. Second edition. In recent hardback boards, with red linen spine. Original cover retained and nicely laid to front board. The hand coloured illustrations are all by Lothar Meggendorfer. As with other copies for sale online, the pages are finger marked, darkened and some have been professionally repaired. Overall now in a good condition. 245 x 330 mm (9¾ x 13 inches).

    . Deuxième édition. Reliure cartonnée récente, dos en lin rouge. La couverture d'origine a été conservée et joliment collée sur la première page. Les illustrations colorées à la main sont toutes de Lothar Meggendorfer. Comme pour d'autres exemplaires vendus en ligne, les pages sont marquées par les doigts, assombries et certaines ont été…

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    München: Braun & Schneider, 1884. Second edition. In recent hardback boards, with red linen spine. Original cover retained and nicely laid to front board. The hand coloured illustrations are all by Lothar Meggendorfer. As with other copies for sale online, the pages are finger marked, darkened and some have been professionally repaired. Overall now in a good condition. 245 x 330 mm (9¾ x 13 inches).

    . Deuxième édition. Reliure cartonnée récente, dos en lin rouge. La couverture d'origine a été conservée et joliment collée sur la première page. Les illustrations colorées à la main sont toutes de Lothar Meggendorfer. Comme pour d'autres exemplaires vendus en ligne, les pages sont marquées par les doigts, assombries et certaines ont été réparées par des professionnels. Dans l'ensemble, l'ouvrage est en bon état. 245 x 330 mm

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    Book ID: 4352
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  • Der königshügel ze Pressburg by BERMANN, L.
    BERMANN, L.
    Der königshügel ze Pressburg

    Wien: L. Burmann, 1830. First edition. An attractive epinal style engraving showing the king inspecting his dignitaries. Attractive hand colouring. This has two numbers printed upon it - so seems to have been used in at least two collections (No 447 and No 459). The engraving is circa 1830. Good clean impression and colouring. A little darkening / mustiness. 220 by 320mm (8¾ by 12½ inches)

    . Première édition. Une belle gravure d'Épinal montrant le roi inspectant ses dignitaires. Jolie mise en couleur à la main. Deux numéros sont imprimés sur cette gravure, qui semble donc avoir été utilisée dans au moins deux collections (n° 447 et n° 459). La gravure date d'environ 1830. Bonne impression et coloration propres. Un peu de noircissement / de moisissure. 220 x 320 mm (8¾ x 12½ pouces)

    Book ID: 4297
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  • Der Tod von Basel. by SCHIESTL, Rudolf.
    SCHIESTL, Rudolf.
    Der Tod von Basel. Acht (8) Holzschnitte von Rudolf Schiestl zu dem alten Volksliede

    Berlin-Zehlendorf: Verlag Fritz Heyder, 1924. Orange soft covers with black titles. Attractive mottled finish. Very good condition without significant wear. Title page, 1 sheet of text and 8 sheets of woodcuts (including title woodcut). Nice copy. First edition of the important woodcut series by the Franconian artist Rudolf Schiestl. To the title page is an attractive armorial stamp in blue ink, from Rigi Kaltbad, a commune in Switzerland. The pages themselves are in excellent, clean and tidy condition. Printed signature to the first plate. There was also a special edition of 600 copies on larger paper using the woodblocks cut by Schiestl himself. 225 by 270mm (8¾ by 10¾ inches)

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    Berlin-Zehlendorf: Verlag Fritz Heyder, 1924. Orange soft covers with black titles. Attractive mottled finish. Very good condition without significant wear. Title page, 1 sheet of text and 8 sheets of woodcuts (including title woodcut). Nice copy. First edition of the important woodcut series by the Franconian artist Rudolf Schiestl. To the title page is an attractive armorial stamp in blue ink, from Rigi Kaltbad, a commune in Switzerland. The pages themselves are in excellent, clean and tidy condition. Printed signature to the first plate. There was also a special edition of 600 copies on larger paper using the woodblocks cut by Schiestl himself. 225 by 270mm (8¾ by 10¾ inches)

    . Couvertures souples orange avec titres noirs. Finition mouchetée attrayante. Très bon état sans usure significative. Page de titre, 1 feuillet de texte et 8 feuillets de gravures sur bois (y compris la gravure de titre). Bel exemplaire. Première édition de l'importante série de gravures sur bois de l'artiste franconien Rudolf Schiestl. Sur la page de titre se trouve un joli cachet armorié à l'encre bleue, provenant de Rigi Kaltbad, une commune de Suisse. Les pages elles-mêmes sont en excellent état, propres et nettes. Signature imprimée sur le premier plat. Il y a également eu une édition spéciale de 600 exemplaires sur du papier plus grand, utilisant les planches découpées par Schiestl lui-même. 225 x 270 mm

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    Book ID: 4269
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  • DESSINS DES QUE DES Q. by TETSU ( Roger Testu )
    TETSU ( Roger Testu )
    DESSINS DES QUE DES Q.

    Undated, Circa 1968-1970. No publishers details. Limited to 275 copies. Red folder with ties and containing 24 boards, 1 title page and 1 colophon. Complete. Folder is a little rubbed to the edges. Plates are in very good condition, with slight edge darkening only. 250 by 210mm (9¾ by 8¼ inches). Sans date, vers 1968-1970. Pas de détails sur les éditeurs. Limité à 275 exemplaires. Chemise rouge à liens et contenant 24 planches, 1 page de titre et 1 colophon. Compléter. Le dossier est un peu frotté sur les bords. Les assiettes sont en très bon état, avec un léger assombrissement des bords seulement. 250 par 210 mm

    Book ID: 2431
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  • Die Deutsche Nationalkirche S. Mariea Dell' Anima in Neapel. by TOLL, Michael
    TOLL, Michael
    Die Deutsche Nationalkirche S. Mariea Dell' Anima in Neapel. Beitrage zu Ihrer Geschichte.

    Freiburg im Breisgau: Herdersche Verlagshandlung, 1909. First edition. Paper / Parchement covered card boards. Leather enclosures / wrap around. The leather ties are present but snapped to spine and edge (doesn't affect binding. Small chip to head of spine and closed tear to the base. Gift inscription from the author to the front end paper. With 3 chromolithographs and a copper engraving. A history of St Maria's - the German Church in Naples. 310 by 240mm (12¼ by 9½ inches).

    Book ID: 2192
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  • Je pense, donc je suis
    Discours de la Methode pour bien conduire sa raison by DESCARTES, René
    DESCARTES, René
    Discours de la Methode pour bien conduire sa raison

    Paris: A la Tradition, 1947. A lovely edition of Descartes Discourse on Method. First thus. From an edition of only 400 (there were also 20 reserved copies for collaborators). This copy is printed on vélin d'Arches. 26 original copper engravings by CP Josso, including frontispiece, engraved title, 6 full page engravings, 12 vignettes and 6 end pieces (One for each of the six parts that the work is divided into). Pale green slipcase, with a matching pale green folder within. This has a paper label to the spine. (this is a little darkened). Inside this is a soft cover with title printed to the front. The text and illustration are in sheets (as published) in 16 un-stiched gathers. Half…

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    Paris: A la Tradition, 1947. A lovely edition of Descartes Discourse on Method. First thus. From an edition of only 400 (there were also 20 reserved copies for collaborators). This copy is printed on vélin d'Arches. 26 original copper engravings by CP Josso, including frontispiece, engraved title, 6 full page engravings, 12 vignettes and 6 end pieces (One for each of the six parts that the work is divided into). Pale green slipcase, with a matching pale green folder within. This has a paper label to the spine. (this is a little darkened). Inside this is a soft cover with title printed to the front. The text and illustration are in sheets (as published) in 16 un-stiched gathers. Half title, limitation (Justification du tirage). All in excellent condition, with just a touch of ghosting from some of the engravings. Probably the nicest copy you could find. Belle édition du Discours de la méthode de Descartes. D'abord donc. D'une édition de seulement 400 (il y avait également 20 exemplaires réservés pour les collaborateurs). Cet exemplaire est imprimé sur vélin d'Arches. 26 gravures originales sur cuivre de CP Josso, dont un frontispice, un titre gravé, 6 gravures à pleine page, 12 vignettes et 6 pièces de fin (une pour chacune des six parties qui composent l'ouvrage). Étui vert pâle, avec un dossier vert pâle assorti à l'intérieur. Cela a une étiquette en papier à la colonne vertébrale. (c'est un peu noirci). À l'intérieur se trouve une couverture souple avec un titre imprimé sur le devant. Le texte et l'illustration sont en feuilles (telles que publiées) en 16 fronces non cousues. Faux-titre, limitation (Justification du tirage). Le tout en excellent état, avec juste une touche d'image fantôme de certaines gravures. Probablement la plus belle copie que vous puissiez trouver.

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    Book ID: 2744
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  • Discours prononcé à l'inauguration de la statue de Ernest Renan à Tréguier, le 13 septembre 1903 by FRANCE, Anatole
    FRANCE, Anatole
    Discours prononcé à l'inauguration de la statue de Ernest Renan à Tréguier, le 13 septembre 1903 illustrations en couleurs et eaux-fortes par Serge de Solomko

    Paris: A. Ferroud, F. Ferroud, 1922. Soft cover. Limited edition numbered copy. - one of 1500, published on vélin d'Arches with beautiful coloured illustrations. An immaculate copy, in excellent condition throughout. Partly uncut. Text in French. The text of a speech by Anatole France delivered at the inauguration of the statue of Ernest Renan in Tréguier on September 13, 1903. 64 pages. 185 x 130 mm (7¼ x 5 inches). Couverture souple. Exemplaire numéroté en édition limitée. - un des 1500, édité sur vélin d'Arches avec de belles illustrations colorées. Exemplaire impeccable, en excellent état général. Partiellement non coupé. Texte en français. Le texte d'un discours d'Anatole France prononcé lors de l'inauguration de la statue d'Ernest Renan à Tréguier le 13 septembre 1903. 64 pages. 185 × 130 mm

    Book ID: 3149
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