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  • An Honourable Deception? by SHORT, Clare
    SHORT, Clare
    An Honourable Deception? New Labour, Iraq, and the Misuse of Power.

    London: Free Press, 2004. Nice copy of this first edition. Clean and tidy dust wrapper. No significant flaws. Very slight lean to the book. An account of the Iraq war from Short, who resigned from Blair's cabinet over his Iraq war policy. 294 pages.
    245 x 170 mm (9¾ x 6¾ inches).

    Book ID: 2304
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  • An Oration, Pronounced July 4 1808, at the Request of the Selectmen of the Town of Boston. by RITCHIE, Andrew.
    RITCHIE, Andrew.
    An Oration, Pronounced July 4 1808, at the Request of the Selectmen of the Town of Boston. In Commemoration of the Anniversary of American Independence.

    Edition: First Edition

    Boston: Russell & Cutler, 1808. First edition. Pamphlet, disbound. Title with printer's vignette, "vote of the town", text. There is an owner's inscription on the title leaf. (Isaac Porter from Wm. Porter). There is some browning and foxing throughout (heavier towards the end); the first and last leaf are detached, the rest of the pamphlet loosely bound together. 19, [i] pp. 205 x 130 mm (8 x 5 inches).

    Orations were given annually in Boston, often called "municipal Orations"; typically two or more addresses were given. The impetus for the tradition of municipal orations in Boston stemmed from an act passed at a town meeting in March 1783, when it was decided that the annual celebration of commemorating the…

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    Boston: Russell & Cutler, 1808. First edition. Pamphlet, disbound. Title with printer's vignette, "vote of the town", text. There is an owner's inscription on the title leaf. (Isaac Porter from Wm. Porter). There is some browning and foxing throughout (heavier towards the end); the first and last leaf are detached, the rest of the pamphlet loosely bound together. 19, [i] pp. 205 x 130 mm (8 x 5 inches).

    Orations were given annually in Boston, often called "municipal Orations"; typically two or more addresses were given. The impetus for the tradition of municipal orations in Boston stemmed from an act passed at a town meeting in March 1783, when it was decided that the annual celebration of commemorating the Boston Massacre of March 5, 1770, be replaced with a yearly Independence Day celebration. The local newspaper reported following this oration:

    "The Repertory tells us that Mr. Ritchie delivered an excellent Oration. So much the better for Mr. Ritchie! The Oration was doubtless federal, else it could not have been excellent, and it must have abused the President, else it could not have been federal, and it was delivered on the anniversary of independence, a fit federal occasion for abusing the government of our choice! " (American Mercury, 11 August 1808, 2)

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    Book ID: 1402
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  • Animal Day - 65p stamp. by CAUTY, James.
    CAUTY, James.
    Animal Day - 65p stamp. A limited edition print against Animal experiments.

    Totnes: James Cauty, 2005. First Edition. Limited Edition Print onto 315 gsm archival paper. Edition of 65 stamped and numbered (this is 06/65). Part of the 'Stamps of Mass Destruction' campaign also released as stamps and prints. Stamped and hand numbered in ink to front. "Cautese National Postal Disservice" certificate inclused. Has the "C.N.P.D. Stamps of Mass Destruction Limited Edition". This is one of James Cauty's famous anti-occupation of Iraq protest prints. These stamps were the subject of a legal action in 2003 by Royal Mail alleging copyright infringement. Dimensions: 32.8 x 30.5 cm. Excellent condition. Currently protected in archival film. James (Jimmy) Cauty, was formerly a musician with the band 'The Orb', and was a member of 'KLF'.…

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    Totnes: James Cauty, 2005. First Edition. Limited Edition Print onto 315 gsm archival paper. Edition of 65 stamped and numbered (this is 06/65). Part of the 'Stamps of Mass Destruction' campaign also released as stamps and prints. Stamped and hand numbered in ink to front. "Cautese National Postal Disservice" certificate inclused. Has the "C.N.P.D. Stamps of Mass Destruction Limited Edition". This is one of James Cauty's famous anti-occupation of Iraq protest prints. These stamps were the subject of a legal action in 2003 by Royal Mail alleging copyright infringement. Dimensions: 32.8 x 30.5 cm. Excellent condition. Currently protected in archival film. James (Jimmy) Cauty, was formerly a musician with the band 'The Orb', and was a member of 'KLF'. More recently, he has been an artist, creating works of dissent, and working alongside artists such as Banksy and Billy Childish. He has been involved in Steve Lowe's L-13 Light Industrial workshop. He created the gift shop at Banksy's 'Dismaland'. His work also toured as part of the ADP (Aftermath Dislocation Principle) Riot Tour.

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    Book ID: 1820
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  • Articles préliminaires de paix entre sa Majesté le Roi de la Grande Bretagne by [NETHERLANDS - STATES GENERAL - TREATY].
    [NETHERLANDS - STATES GENERAL - TREATY].
    Articles préliminaires de paix entre sa Majesté le Roi de la Grande Bretagne et leurs hautes puissances les États Généraux des Provinces Unies des Païs-Bas avec les Actes de ratification.

    Den Haag / ('s-Gravenhage): Jacob & Isaac Scheltus, 1783. First edition thus. 11 pp. With woodcut device on title page and one initial. An account of the preliminaries of a treaty between King George of England and the States General of the Netherlands. Text in French. The covers are clean, but internally, this is quite soiled - it seems from a damp atmosphere. This has "num. 32" printed to the title page, and would appear to come originally from a bound collection of Dutch treaties of the period. Pages have separated from their text block. Conforms to FirstSearch / OCLC:66918463. Only two library holdings (Rotterdam and Utrecht), and no copies for sale at the time of cataloguing.

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    Den Haag / ('s-Gravenhage): Jacob & Isaac Scheltus, 1783. First edition thus. 11 pp. With woodcut device on title page and one initial. An account of the preliminaries of a treaty between King George of England and the States General of the Netherlands. Text in French. The covers are clean, but internally, this is quite soiled - it seems from a damp atmosphere. This has "num. 32" printed to the title page, and would appear to come originally from a bound collection of Dutch treaties of the period. Pages have separated from their text block. Conforms to FirstSearch / OCLC:66918463. Only two library holdings (Rotterdam and Utrecht), and no copies for sale at the time of cataloguing.

    . Première édition. 11 pages. Avec une gravure sur bois sur la page de titre et une initiale. Compte-rendu des préliminaires d'un traité entre le roi George d'Angleterre et les Etats Généraux des Pays-Bas. Texte en français. Les couvertures sont propres, mais l'intérieur est assez sali - il semble que ce soit dû à une atmosphère humide. La page de titre porte la mention "num. 32" imprimé sur la page de titre, et semble provenir d'une collection reliée de traités hollandais de l'époque. Conforme à FirstSearch / OCLC:66918463. Seulement deux bibliothèques (Rotterdam et Utrecht), et aucun exemplaire en vente au moment du catalogage.

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    Book ID: 4537
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  • Au Bout du Quai by SENNEP, J.
    SENNEP, J.
    Au Bout du Quai Grand Album de Caricatures. Cours abrégé d'histoire parlementaire

    Paris: Editions Bossard, 1929. First edition. An album of political caricatures by Sennep. Soft paper covers. The covers are darkened. There are some tears and marks to the covers. The spine has been reinforced with white archival tape. Still a decent copy. Owner's name to the top of the front cover. Internally complete, clean and tidy throughout, with a little darkening to the pages. Unpaginated but 64 pages. Jean-Jacques Charles Pennès, known as Jean Sennep, (1894-1982). He was celebrated for his political caricatures, contributing to major publications such as L'Action française, Le Figaro, Candide, and L'Écho de Paris. Sennep's art often reflecting his strong views—he was a right-leaning anti-communist but also critical of Nazi Germany and opposed collaboration with…

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    Paris: Editions Bossard, 1929. First edition. An album of political caricatures by Sennep. Soft paper covers. The covers are darkened. There are some tears and marks to the covers. The spine has been reinforced with white archival tape. Still a decent copy. Owner's name to the top of the front cover. Internally complete, clean and tidy throughout, with a little darkening to the pages. Unpaginated but 64 pages. Jean-Jacques Charles Pennès, known as Jean Sennep, (1894-1982). He was celebrated for his political caricatures, contributing to major publications such as L'Action française, Le Figaro, Candide, and L'Écho de Paris. Sennep's art often reflecting his strong views—he was a right-leaning anti-communist but also critical of Nazi Germany and opposed collaboration with the Vichy regime. 32cm x 25cm.

    . Première édition. Un album de caricatures politiques de Sennep. Couverture en papier souple. Les couvertures sont assombries. Il y a quelques déchirures et marques sur les couvertures. Le dos a été renforcé avec du ruban adhésif d'archivage blanc. Il s'agit néanmoins d'un bon exemplaire. Le nom du propriétaire figure en haut de la couverture. L'intérieur est complet, propre et bien rangé, avec un léger noircissement des pages. Non paginé mais 64 pages. Jean-Jacques Charles Pennès, connu sous le nom de Jean Sennep, (1894-1982). Célèbre pour ses caricatures politiques, il a contribué à des publications majeures telles que L'Action française, Le Figaro, Candide et L'Écho de Paris. L'art de Sennep reflétait souvent ses opinions tranchées : anticommuniste de droite, il critiquait également l'Allemagne nazie et s'opposait à la collaboration avec le régime de Vichy. 32cm x 25cm.

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    Book ID: 5209
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  • Auch ein Todtentanz. by REINICK, Robert. & RETHEL, Alfred.
    REINICK, Robert. & RETHEL, Alfred.
    Auch ein Todtentanz.

    Leipzig: Verlag von Bernhard Schlicke, 1879. Reprint - Eleventh edition. Alfred Rethel's "Auch ein Todtentanz" (Also a Dance of Death) is a series of six wood engravings created in 1848, with explanatory text by Robert Reinick, critiquing the European revolutions of that year. The work draws on medieval Dance of Death motifs like those of Hans Holbein but satirizes revolutionary fervor, portraying Death as a revolutionary figure inciting chaos. This copy is a later printing, perhaps reprinted with a view to the (then recent) Franco-Prussian war and ensuing turmoil. Original hardback portfolio with buckram spine and corners. Black titles. Somewhat stained and darkened, but sound and retaining the original cloth ties. Owner's bookplate to the inside front board. Title…

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    Leipzig: Verlag von Bernhard Schlicke, 1879. Reprint - Eleventh edition. Alfred Rethel's "Auch ein Todtentanz" (Also a Dance of Death) is a series of six wood engravings created in 1848, with explanatory text by Robert Reinick, critiquing the European revolutions of that year. The work draws on medieval Dance of Death motifs like those of Hans Holbein but satirizes revolutionary fervor, portraying Death as a revolutionary figure inciting chaos. This copy is a later printing, perhaps reprinted with a view to the (then recent) Franco-Prussian war and ensuing turmoil. Original hardback portfolio with buckram spine and corners. Black titles. Somewhat stained and darkened, but sound and retaining the original cloth ties. Owner's bookplate to the inside front board. Title page and a leaf of poetry, followed by four pages of preface by Johannes Proelk. These are slightly foxed. Then are the six loose engraved plates. All in very good condition with a little edgewear only. An uncommon work. Produced at the Academic Studio for Woodcutting Art in Dresden under the direction of Professor H. Bürkner. The final plate was printed by Gaber. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 255521840. 31cm x 42.5cm.

    . Réimpression - Onzième édition. « Auch ein Todtentanz » (Une autre danse macabre) d'Alfred Rethel est une série de six gravures sur bois réalisées en 1848, accompagnées d'un texte explicatif de Robert Reinick, critiquant les révolutions européennes de cette année-là. L'œuvre s'inspire des motifs médiévaux de la danse macabre, comme ceux de Hans Holbein, mais satirise la ferveur révolutionnaire en représentant la Mort comme une figure révolutionnaire incitant au chaos. Cet exemplaire est une impression ultérieure, peut-être réimprimée en vue de la guerre franco-prussienne (alors récente) et des troubles qui s'ensuivirent. Portfolio original à couverture rigide avec dos et coins en buckram. Titres en noir. Légèrement taché et noirci, mais en bon état et conservant les attaches en tissu d'origine. Ex-libris du propriétaire à l'intérieur de la couverture avant. Page de titre et feuille de poésie, suivies de quatre pages de préface de Johannes Proelk. Celles-ci sont légèrement roussies. Viennent ensuite les six planches gravées détachées. Le tout en très bon état, avec seulement quelques légères traces d'usure sur les bords. Un ouvrage rare. Réalisé à l'Academic Studio for Woodcutting Art de Dresde sous la direction du professeur H. Bürkner. La dernière planche a été imprimée par Gaber. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 255521840. 31 cm x 42,5 cm.

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    Book ID: 5423
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  • A rare piece of propaganda from the 1870 Franco-Prussian war
    Aus Dem Befreiungskriege 1870. by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Aus Dem Befreiungskriege 1870. Porträit eines Turkos! Die Avant-Garde des französischen "Civilisationsheeres"! Zum Einmarsch in Süddeutschland bestimmte Muhamedaner!

    Ingolstadt & Esslingen: Krüll and J.F. Schreiber. English translation: "From the War of Liberation 1870. Portrait of a Turko! The avant-garde of the French "army of civilisation" ! Muhamedans destined for the invasion of Southern Germany!" Single sheet printed in original water colour and ink lithograph. 40.5cm x 33 cm. Exceptionally rare old coloured poster on the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/71, which Schreiber produced for Krüll'sche Buchhandlung in Ingolstadt. In the upper left margin a larger paper damage with loss of the letter "A" of the title bar. Otherwise in good condition apart from a slight crease and damage to the lower left corner. We can find no copies of this poster on sale at the present time. This…

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    Ingolstadt & Esslingen: Krüll and J.F. Schreiber. English translation: "From the War of Liberation 1870. Portrait of a Turko! The avant-garde of the French "army of civilisation" ! Muhamedans destined for the invasion of Southern Germany!" Single sheet printed in original water colour and ink lithograph. 40.5cm x 33 cm. Exceptionally rare old coloured poster on the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/71, which Schreiber produced for Krüll'sche Buchhandlung in Ingolstadt. In the upper left margin a larger paper damage with loss of the letter "A" of the title bar. Otherwise in good condition apart from a slight crease and damage to the lower left corner. We can find no copies of this poster on sale at the present time. This is a curious poster. While France and the Ottoman Empire had a long history of alliance and co-operation dating back to the 16th century, by the time of the Franco-Prussian War, this partnership was largely symbolic and did not translate into Ottoman support or intervention during the conflict. We can only assume that this was purely propaganda, in modern terms a "dog whistle" to the racist elements of the German population.

    . Traduction en anglais : "De la guerre de libération de 1870. Portrait d'un Turko ! L'avant-garde de l'armée française de civilisation ! Muhamedans destinés à l'invasion de l'Allemagne du Sud !" Feuille unique imprimée en lithographie originale à l'encre et à l'aquarelle. 40,5 cm x 33 cm. Affiche ancienne en couleur sur la guerre franco-prussienne de 1870/71, exceptionnellement rare, que Schreiber a produite pour Krüll'sche Buchhandlung à Ingolstadt. Dans la marge supérieure gauche, un gros dégât de papier avec perte de la lettre "A" de la barre de titre. Sinon, l'affiche est en bon état, à l'exception d'un léger pli et d'un dommage dans le coin inférieur gauche. Nous n'avons trouvé aucun exemplaire de cette affiche en vente à l'heure actuelle. Il s'agit d'une affiche curieuse. Bien que la France et l'Empire ottoman aient une longue histoire d'alliance et de coopération remontant au XVIe siècle, au moment de la guerre franco-prussienne, ce partenariat était largement symbolique et ne s'est pas traduit par un soutien ou une intervention de l'Empire ottoman pendant le conflit. Nous ne pouvons que supposer qu'il s'agissait d'une pure propagande, en termes modernes, d'un "sifflet à chien" destiné aux éléments racistes de la population allemande.

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  • Aus dem Nebelspalter by Schoenenberger, Ernst
    Schoenenberger, Ernst
    Aus dem Nebelspalter

    Rorschach: Nebelspalter-verlag, 1948. First edition. A portfolio of 40 Halftone photomechanical prints in a cardboard folder (Complete). Pictures satirise the modern European woman and her devotion to clothes, sex-appeal, swing music, Hollywood, the "new look", and the American soldiers. The portfolio is a little darkened, and has closed tears to the edges. Previous owner's name to the inside flap. The plates themselves are in good, clean condition with no significant marks. Each has a text in Swiss German to it. 340 by 250mm (13½ by 9¾ inches).

    . Première édition. Un portefeuille de 40 tirages photomécaniques en demi-teinte dans une chemise en carton (Complet). Les images font la satire de la femme européenne moderne et de son attachement aux…

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    Rorschach: Nebelspalter-verlag, 1948. First edition. A portfolio of 40 Halftone photomechanical prints in a cardboard folder (Complete). Pictures satirise the modern European woman and her devotion to clothes, sex-appeal, swing music, Hollywood, the "new look", and the American soldiers. The portfolio is a little darkened, and has closed tears to the edges. Previous owner's name to the inside flap. The plates themselves are in good, clean condition with no significant marks. Each has a text in Swiss German to it. 340 by 250mm (13½ by 9¾ inches).

    . Première édition. Un portefeuille de 40 tirages photomécaniques en demi-teinte dans une chemise en carton (Complet). Les images font la satire de la femme européenne moderne et de son attachement aux vêtements, au sex-appeal, à la musique swing, à Hollywood, au "nouveau look" et aux soldats américains. Le portfolio est un peu assombri et présente des déchirures sur les bords. Le nom du propriétaire précédent figure sur le rabat intérieur. Les planches elles-mêmes sont en bon état, propres et sans marques significatives. Chaque planche est accompagnée d'un texte en suisse allemand. 340 x 250 mm (13½ x 9¾ pouces).

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  • An attractive anti Napoleonic broadside.
    Badinguette. by BAYLAC, Alexandre. (Attributed).
    BAYLAC, Alexandre. (Attributed).
    Badinguette. Chanson-charge pour Eugénie et Napoléon III.

    Paris: L. Paul, 1871. First edition. A lovely example of this broadside, mocking the emperor and is former mistress following the defeat at Sedan. After a short spell in prison in Germany, he went into exile in England in March 1871. He died in England in 1873. The lithograph is produced by J. More. 320 by 250mm (12½ by 9¾ inches). In lovely condition. Fractionally darkened, but with no edge wear. Clean to the rear. An excellent copy of this caricature sheet. A copy is held at the library Musée de la ville de Paris. Ref. QB.966.

    , Première édition. Un très bel exemplaire de cette affiche satirique, tournant en dérision l'empereur et son ancienne maîtresse après la défaite…

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    Paris: L. Paul, 1871. First edition. A lovely example of this broadside, mocking the emperor and is former mistress following the defeat at Sedan. After a short spell in prison in Germany, he went into exile in England in March 1871. He died in England in 1873. The lithograph is produced by J. More. 320 by 250mm (12½ by 9¾ inches). In lovely condition. Fractionally darkened, but with no edge wear. Clean to the rear. An excellent copy of this caricature sheet. A copy is held at the library Musée de la ville de Paris. Ref. QB.966.

    , Première édition. Un très bel exemplaire de cette affiche satirique, tournant en dérision l'empereur et son ancienne maîtresse après la défaite de Sedan. Après un bref séjour en prison en Allemagne, il s'exila en Angleterre en mars 1871. Il mourut en Angleterre en 1873. La lithographie est l'œuvre de J. More. 320 × 250 mm (12½ × 9¾ pouces). En très bel état. Légèrement foncée, mais sans usure sur les bords. Verso propre. Un excellent exemplaire de cette feuille de caricature. Un exemplaire est conservé à la bibliothèque du Musée de la ville de Paris. Réf. QB.966.

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  • A moving limited edition photograph
    Barrancabermeja – Colombia 2001 by VOETEN, Teun.
    VOETEN, Teun.
    Barrancabermeja – Colombia 2001

    Columbia: Teun Voeten. Barrancabermeja was in 2001 the most violent city in Colombia, where a war raged between left-wing guerrillas and right-wing paramilitary groups. Voeten captures this in an evocative photograph, where a member of the Special forces of the police (COPES, Commando Especial Policia) is in the foreground and a small girl peering out fearfully in the background. A large photograph in sepia tones. With title and limitation to the bottom edge. This is one of 25 copies printed. Photograph is 28cm x 38.5cm. Mounted under glass in a silver effect frame. Frame is 40cm x 50cm. Teun Voeten is a Dutch photojournalist and cultural anthropologist specialising in war and conflict. His work has appeared in Vanity Fair,…

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    Columbia: Teun Voeten. Barrancabermeja was in 2001 the most violent city in Colombia, where a war raged between left-wing guerrillas and right-wing paramilitary groups. Voeten captures this in an evocative photograph, where a member of the Special forces of the police (COPES, Commando Especial Policia) is in the foreground and a small girl peering out fearfully in the background. A large photograph in sepia tones. With title and limitation to the bottom edge. This is one of 25 copies printed. Photograph is 28cm x 38.5cm. Mounted under glass in a silver effect frame. Frame is 40cm x 50cm. Teun Voeten is a Dutch photojournalist and cultural anthropologist specialising in war and conflict. His work has appeared in Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, National Geographic, Newsweek and Time, and he has contributed to humanitarian agencies including the International Committee of the Red Cross, Human Rights Watch, Médecins sans Frontières and UNHCR.

    . En 2001, Barrancabermeja était la ville la plus violente de Colombie, où faisait rage une guerre entre les guérillas de gauche et les groupes paramilitaires de droite. Voeten immortalise cette situation dans une photographie évocatrice, où un membre des forces spéciales de la police (COPES, Commando Especial de la Policía) apparaît au premier plan, tandis qu'une petite fille jette un regard effrayé depuis l'arrière-plan. Une grande photographie aux tons sépia. Avec titre et numéro de tirage en bas. Il s'agit de l'un des 25 exemplaires tirés. La photographie mesure 28 cm x 38,5 cm. Montée sous verre dans un cadre argenté. Le cadre mesure 40 cm x 50 cm. Teun Voeten est un photojournaliste et anthropologue culturel néerlandais spécialisé dans les guerres et les conflits. Son travail a été publié dans Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, National Geographic, Newsweek et Time, et il a collaboré avec des organisations humanitaires telles que le Comité international de la Croix-Rouge, Human Rights Watch, Médecins sans Frontières et le HCR.

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  • celebratory newspaper issue with a Jean Effel cartoon to the front page
    Bienvenue au President Khrouchetchev! by La Marseillaise Dimanche. Grand Quotidien Régional de la Démocratie.
    La Marseillaise Dimanche. Grand Quotidien Régional de la Démocratie.
    Bienvenue au President Khrouchetchev!

    Marseille: First edition. A copy of La Marseillaise Dimanche for 27th March 1960. The newspaper is celebrating the visit of President Kruschev of Russia to France and Marseille. The front cover is printed in red and blue, and has an attractive border of French and Russian flags. An attractive cartoon by Jean Effel dominates the front page was designed for "l'Association France-URSS." Much of the newspaper is concerned with the visit. 12 pages. Overall in very good condition, with a little edgewear / slight closed tears to the edge. Creasing where folded. The page is a little darkened (as is normal for newspaper sheets). 61cm x 42cm. "La Marseillaise" is a left leaning regional daily newspaper founded in 1943 by…

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    Marseille: First edition. A copy of La Marseillaise Dimanche for 27th March 1960. The newspaper is celebrating the visit of President Kruschev of Russia to France and Marseille. The front cover is printed in red and blue, and has an attractive border of French and Russian flags. An attractive cartoon by Jean Effel dominates the front page was designed for "l'Association France-URSS." Much of the newspaper is concerned with the visit. 12 pages. Overall in very good condition, with a little edgewear / slight closed tears to the edge. Creasing where folded. The page is a little darkened (as is normal for newspaper sheets). 61cm x 42cm. "La Marseillaise" is a left leaning regional daily newspaper founded in 1943 by the French Resistance, mainly distributed in southern France. It describes itself as a progressive, independent paper strongly committed to democratic debate and pluralism in the press. Nikita Khrushchev visited France in the spring of 1960 on a major state trip that ran from about 23 March to 3 April. It was the first official visit of a Soviet head of government to France since Tsar Nicholas II in 1896.

    . Première édition. Un exemplaire de *La Marseillaise Dimanche* du 27 mars 1960. Le journal célèbre la visite du président Khrouchtchev, de l'Union soviétique, en France et à Marseille. La une est imprimée en rouge et bleu et est ornée d'une jolie bordure composée des drapeaux français et soviétique. Un joli dessin de Jean Effel, réalisé pour « l'Association France-URSS », occupe la première page. Une grande partie du journal est consacrée à cette visite. 12 pages. Dans l'ensemble en très bon état, avec quelques traces d'usure sur les bords / de légères déchirures fermées sur les bords. Plis aux endroits où le journal a été plié. La page est légèrement jaunie (ce qui est normal pour les feuilles de journal). 61 cm x 42 cm. « La Marseillaise » est un quotidien régional de gauche fondé en 1943 par la Résistance française, principalement distribué dans le sud de la France. Il se décrit comme un journal progressiste et indépendant, fortement engagé en faveur du débat démocratique et du pluralisme dans la presse. Nikita Khrouchtchev s'est rendu en France au printemps 1960 dans le cadre d'un important voyage d'État qui s'est déroulé du 23 mars au 3 avril environ. Il s'agissait de la première visite officielle d'un chef de gouvernement soviétique en France depuis celle du tsar Nicolas II en 1896.

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  • Bob a l'exposition. by GYP
    GYP
    Bob a l'exposition. dessins de Bob

    Paris: Calmann Lévy, 1889. First edition. A very nice copy of this dialogue, adorned with a large number of full page caricatures throughout. All in the fin de siécle / art nouveau style. Attractive, unsigned half leather binding, with titles and gilt decorations to the spine. Marbled boards. A little rubbing to the spine and corners, but sound. Fractional loss to the surface leather at the head of the spine. Lovely hand made marbled end papers. Original pale green paper covers are bound in. These have slight foxing to the edges. Although not stated, this is possibly a large paper copy, as the text pages are mostly a little larger (about 1cm extra) to compared to the illustration plates.…

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    Paris: Calmann Lévy, 1889. First edition. A very nice copy of this dialogue, adorned with a large number of full page caricatures throughout. All in the fin de siécle / art nouveau style. Attractive, unsigned half leather binding, with titles and gilt decorations to the spine. Marbled boards. A little rubbing to the spine and corners, but sound. Fractional loss to the surface leather at the head of the spine. Lovely hand made marbled end papers. Original pale green paper covers are bound in. These have slight foxing to the edges. Although not stated, this is possibly a large paper copy, as the text pages are mostly a little larger (about 1cm extra) to compared to the illustration plates. The pages and plates are a little darkened to the edge, but still attractive. [vi], 120 pages. 23cm x 17.5cm.

    Gyp / Bob were the pen names of Sibylle Gabrielle Riquetti de Mirabeau (1849-1932), a French writer, satirist, and caricaturist active during the Belle Époque and the Third Republic. Her writings were marked by strong anti-republican, nationalist, and antisemitic views, and she was an outspoken supporter of General Boulanger and an anti-Dreyfusard. Her political stance led her to state her profession as "anti-Semite" during a court case rather than "writer." She was famous in Parisian society, hosting a well-known salon attended by prominent artists and intellectuals such as Marcel Proust and Edgar Degas. Despite her literary success, she faced financial difficulties and several personal threats including assassination attempts and a kidnapping.

    . Première édition. Très bel exemplaire de ce dialogue, agrémenté d'un grand nombre de caricatures pleine page. Le tout dans le style fin de siècle / art nouveau. Reliure demi-cuir attrayante, non signée, avec titres et décorations dorées sur le dos. Couvertures marbrées. Léger frottement sur le dos et les coins, mais en bon état. Perte minime du cuir en surface à la tête du dos. Jolies pages de garde marbrées faites à la main. Les couvertures originales en papier vert pâle sont reliées. Elles présentent de légères rousseurs sur les bords. Bien que cela ne soit pas précisé, il s'agit probablement d'un exemplaire grand format, car les pages de texte sont pour la plupart un peu plus grandes (environ 1 cm de plus) que les planches d'illustrations. Les pages et les planches sont légèrement noircies sur les bords, mais restent attrayantes. [vi], 120 pages. 23 cm x 17,5 cm.

    Gyp / Bob étaient les pseudonymes de Sibylle Gabrielle Riquetti de Mirabeau (1849-1932), écrivaine, satiriste et caricaturiste française active pendant la Belle Époque et la Troisième République. Ses écrits étaient marqués par de fortes opinions anti-républicaines, nationalistes et antisémites, et elle était une fervente partisane du général Boulanger et une anti-dreyfusarde. Sa position politique l'a amenée à déclarer sa profession comme « antisémite » plutôt que « écrivain » lors d'un procès. Elle était célèbre dans la société parisienne, animant un salon réputé fréquenté par des artistes et des intellectuels de renom tels que Marcel Proust et Edgar Degas. Malgré son succès littéraire, elle a connu des difficultés financières et plusieurs menaces personnelles, notamment des tentatives d'assassinat et un enlèvement.

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  • Candidatus rhetoricae seu Aphthonii Progymnasmata in meliorem formam redacta usumque redacta. by POMEY, P. Francisco
    POMEY, P. Francisco
    Candidatus rhetoricae seu Aphthonii Progymnasmata in meliorem formam redacta usumque redacta.

    Antverpiae: Iuxta Exemplar Lugdūnī editum, 1668. Scarce early Antwerp edition. Full vellum binding. Lack final leaf / leaves. No listing in WORLDCAT or elsewhere, so uncertain how many pages are missing. Boards are rubbed and worn. Contents tight, a few page corners folded in. Manuscript notes to inside and back in Latin - dated 1698. Latin text throughout. Overall good. 398 pages present. 155 x 85 mm (6 x 3¼ inches).

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  • Captain Plume seducing country wench Rose, while her brother Bullock tries to warn her against him. by BOBBIN,Tom. [COLLIER, John]
    BOBBIN,Tom. [COLLIER, John]
    Captain Plume seducing country wench Rose, while her brother Bullock tries to warn her against him.

    John Hayward. A plate from "Human Passions Delineated" first edition, published in Manchester in 1773. Plate Ten. "The Recruiting Officer" is a 1706 play by the Irish writer George Farquhar, which follows the social and sexual exploits of two English Army officers, the womanising Plume and the cowardly Brazen, Here Captain Plume is up to his tricks! A nice plate, generally in very good condition. Uncoloured. There is a small loss to one corner, a small archival repair to the edge and a few light marks. Overall though a very nice copy of a scarce item. print is 13cm x 20cm. Sheet is 19cm x 24cm. OCLC: 5105702 (whole book). We have a number of different plates from this…

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    John Hayward. A plate from "Human Passions Delineated" first edition, published in Manchester in 1773. Plate Ten. "The Recruiting Officer" is a 1706 play by the Irish writer George Farquhar, which follows the social and sexual exploits of two English Army officers, the womanising Plume and the cowardly Brazen, Here Captain Plume is up to his tricks! A nice plate, generally in very good condition. Uncoloured. There is a small loss to one corner, a small archival repair to the edge and a few light marks. Overall though a very nice copy of a scarce item. print is 13cm x 20cm. Sheet is 19cm x 24cm. OCLC: 5105702 (whole book). We have a number of different plates from this work, and can offer discounts for multiple purchases.

    . Une planche tirée de la première édition de "Human Passions Delineated", publiée à Manchester en 1773. Dixième planche. "The Recruiting Officer" est une pièce de théâtre écrite en 1706 par l'écrivain irlandais George Farquhar, qui suit les exploits sociaux et sexuels de deux officiers de l'armée anglaise, le coureur de jupons Plume et le lâche Brazen. Ici, le capitaine Plume est en train de faire des bêtises ! Une belle planche, généralement en très bon état. Elle n'est pas colorée. Il y a une petite perte à un coin, une petite réparation d'archive au bord et quelques marques légères. Dans l'ensemble, il s'agit d'un très bel exemplaire d'une pièce rare. L'épreuve mesure 13 cm x 20 cm. La feuille mesure 19 cm x 24 cm. OCLC : 5105702 (livre entier). Nous avons un certain nombre de planches différentes de cet ouvrage, et nous pouvons offrir des réductions pour des achats multiples.

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  • Cardinal Richelieu and the Development of Absolutism. by TREASURE, G. R.R.
    TREASURE, G. R.R.
    Cardinal Richelieu and the Development of Absolutism.

    London: Adam & Charles Black, 1972. First edition. Red cloth hardback book in original unclipped dust jacket. Frontispiece is a map of France in 1630. Additions after 1630 are marked with the date of accession; towns underlined were seats of parlements (sic). Both book and dust jacket are in very good condition. Very small previous owner's name to top of front pastedown. Geoffrey Treasure was a popular history teacher and housemaster at Harrow School. He was the author of several books, mainly about France in the 16th and 17th centuries. 316 pages, including bibliography and index. 225 x 145 mm (8¾ x 5¾ inches).

    . Première édition. Livre cartonné en toile rouge dans sa jaquette d'origine non fermée. Le…

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    London: Adam & Charles Black, 1972. First edition. Red cloth hardback book in original unclipped dust jacket. Frontispiece is a map of France in 1630. Additions after 1630 are marked with the date of accession; towns underlined were seats of parlements (sic). Both book and dust jacket are in very good condition. Very small previous owner's name to top of front pastedown. Geoffrey Treasure was a popular history teacher and housemaster at Harrow School. He was the author of several books, mainly about France in the 16th and 17th centuries. 316 pages, including bibliography and index. 225 x 145 mm (8¾ x 5¾ inches).

    . Première édition. Livre cartonné en toile rouge dans sa jaquette d'origine non fermée. Le frontispice est une carte de la France en 1630. Les ajouts après 1630 sont marqués de la date d'adhésion ; les villes soulignées étaient les sièges des parlements (sic). Le livre et la jaquette sont en très bon état. Très petit nom de l'ancien propriétaire en haut du pastedown avant. Geoffrey Treasure était un professeur d'histoire populaire et un maître de maison à Harrow School. Il est l'auteur de plusieurs ouvrages, principalement sur la France des XVIe et XVIIe siècles. 316 pages, y compris la bibliographie et l'index. 225 x 145 mm

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  • Church Wealth in Mexico; by COSTELOE, Michael P.
    COSTELOE, Michael P.
    Church Wealth in Mexico; A Study of the 'Juzgado de Capellanías' in the Archbishopric of Mexico 1800-1856.

    Cambridge University Press, 1967. First edition. Hardback in red cloth with gilt and burgundy title to spine. Inside original unclipped dust jacket. In a near fine condition. 139 pages. 220 x 140 mm (8¾ x 5½ inches).

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  • Comment la chambre des députés et la Chambre des Pairs pourraient être constituées en France by DE MORGUES, Pierre Marie Sébastien Bigot, Baron.
    DE MORGUES, Pierre Marie Sébastien Bigot, Baron.
    Comment la chambre des députés et la Chambre des Pairs pourraient être constituées en France

    Orléans: de L'imprimerie D'Alexandre Jacob, 1840. First edition. Original pale blue soft covers. Reasonably clean, but with a touch of darkening / marking to the covers. There is a small private library label to the front cover.* To the top of the cover is inscribed "pour M. Sarrat," possibly indicating a copy given by the author? The paper binding has some splitting to the spine, but has been reinforced with archival tape. Facing the title page is a printed label, tipped in, apologising for the slight delay in publishing. This explains that due to the turmoil of the year, it was felt prudent to wait, so as not to influence events. The publisher writes "now that the bomb has…

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    Orléans: de L'imprimerie D'Alexandre Jacob, 1840. First edition. Original pale blue soft covers. Reasonably clean, but with a touch of darkening / marking to the covers. There is a small private library label to the front cover.* To the top of the cover is inscribed "pour M. Sarrat," possibly indicating a copy given by the author? The paper binding has some splitting to the spine, but has been reinforced with archival tape. Facing the title page is a printed label, tipped in, apologising for the slight delay in publishing. This explains that due to the turmoil of the year, it was felt prudent to wait, so as not to influence events. The publisher writes "now that the bomb has gone off" it is safe to publish. This probably refers to the formation and fall of the Thiers ministry, the return of Guizot to a dominant role, and the Boulogne affair involving Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte. These events unfolded during the July Monarchy, when the Chamber of Deputies was already divided over how far parliamentary government should go and how much power the king should retain. Baron de Morogues, born and died at Orléans (1776-1840), mineralogist and agronomist; devoted himself to improving the productivity of the Sologne and the condition of the poor, using his political influence in furtherance of these aims. Author of numerous scientific and political works, including the present one (Hoeffer XXXVI, col. 629). 98 pages including the index. Internally in good condition, but with light to moderate foxing. 20cm x 12.5cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 457069246 which notes only one library holding (BnF) of this original edition. * label for the bibliothèque du fonds Bergevin to the top of the front cover. Taking its name from the two leading figures of the Bergevin family, Louis-Athanase Bergevin (1753-1832) and his son Louis-Catherine (1798-1876), were magistrates from Blois and major landowners in Saint-Gervais-la-Forêt. The collection was dispersed at auction in Véndome in 2022. Première édition. Couverture souple d'origine bleu pâle. En assez bon état, mais présentant quelques traces de noircissement ou de taches sur la couverture. Une petite étiquette de bibliothèque privée est apposée sur la couverture avant.* En haut de la couverture figure l'inscription « pour M. Sarrat », ce qui pourrait indiquer qu'il s'agit d'un exemplaire offert par l'auteur. La reliure en papier présente quelques fissures au niveau du dos, mais a été renforcée à l'aide de ruban adhésif d'archivage. En face de la page de titre se trouve une étiquette imprimée, collée, s'excusant du léger retard dans la publication. Celle-ci explique qu'en raison des troubles de l'année, il a été jugé prudent d'attendre, afin de ne pas influencer les événements. L'éditeur écrit : « maintenant que la bombe a explosé », il est sûr de publier. Cela fait probablement référence à la formation et à la chute du ministère Thiers, au retour de Guizot à un rôle dominant, et à l'affaire de Boulogne impliquant Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte. Ces événements se sont déroulés sous la Monarchie de Juillet, alors que la Chambre des députés était déjà divisée sur la question de savoir jusqu'où devait aller le gouvernement parlementaire et quel pouvoir le roi devait conserver. Le baron de Morogues, né et mort à Orléans (1776-1840), minéralogiste et agronome, s'est consacré à l'amélioration de la productivité de la Sologne et de la condition des pauvres, utilisant son influence politique pour atteindre ces objectifs. Auteur de nombreux ouvrages scientifiques et politiques, dont le présent (Hoeffer XXXVI, col. 629). 98 pages, index compris. Intérieur en bon état, mais présentant des rousseurs légères à modérées. 20 cm x 12,5 cm. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 457069246 qui ne mentionne qu'un seul exemplaire (BnF) de cette édition originale. * Étiquette de la bibliothèque du fonds Bergevin en haut de la couverture. Tirant son nom des deux figures de proue de la famille Bergevin, Louis-Athanase Bergevin (1753-1832) et son fils Louis-Catherine (1798-1876), étaient magistrats à Blois et grands propriétaires terriens à Saint-Gervais-la-Forêt. La collection a été dispersée lors d'une vente aux enchères à Vendôme en 2022.

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  • A rare signed text of a speech given to open the Court of Appeals
    Cour d'appel d'Orléans; audience solennelle de rentrée 4 novembre 1878. by D'ARTEMARE. Gonod.
    D'ARTEMARE. Gonod.
    Cour d'appel d'Orléans; audience solennelle de rentrée 4 novembre 1878. Discours prononcé par Gonod D'Artemare

    Orléans: Imprimerie de Puget et Cie, 1878. First edition. The text of a speech given by D'Artemare at "de l'institution des justices de paix" in 1878. Signed by the author to the front end paper. Original green paper covers with vignette to the front cover. Small private library shelf label to the front cover*. The covers are a little marked and have small closed tears (now repaired with archival tape) to them. Internally clean and neat throughout. 54 pages. 24cm x 15.5cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 461357496. Only one library holding (BnF). * label for the bibliothèque du fonds Bergevin to the top of the front cover. Taking its name from the two leading figures of the Bergevin…

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    Orléans: Imprimerie de Puget et Cie, 1878. First edition. The text of a speech given by D'Artemare at "de l'institution des justices de paix" in 1878. Signed by the author to the front end paper. Original green paper covers with vignette to the front cover. Small private library shelf label to the front cover*. The covers are a little marked and have small closed tears (now repaired with archival tape) to them. Internally clean and neat throughout. 54 pages. 24cm x 15.5cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 461357496. Only one library holding (BnF). * label for the bibliothèque du fonds Bergevin to the top of the front cover. Taking its name from the two leading figures of the Bergevin family, Louis-Athanase Bergevin (1753-1832) and his son Louis-Catherine (1798-1876), were magistrates from Blois and major landowners in Saint-Gervais-la-Forêt. The collection was dispersed at auction in Véndome in 2022. Première édition. Texte d'un discours prononcé par D'Artemare à « l'institution des justices de paix » en 1878. Signé par l'auteur sur la page de garde. Couverture originale en papier vert avec vignette sur la couverture avant. Petite étiquette de bibliothèque privée sur la couverture avant*. La couverture est légèrement marquée et présente de petites déchirures fermées (maintenant réparées avec du ruban adhésif d'archivage). Intérieur propre et soigné. 54 pages. 24 cm x 15,5 cm. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 461357496. Une seule bibliothèque détient cet ouvrage (BnF). * Étiquette de la bibliothèque du fonds Bergevin en haut de la couverture. La collection tire son nom des deux figures de proue de la famille Bergevin, Louis-Athanase Bergevin (1753-1832) et son fils Louis-Catherine (1798-1876), magistrats à Blois et grands propriétaires terriens à Saint-Gervais-la-Forêt. La collection a été dispersée lors d'une vente aux enchères à Vendôme en 2022.

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  • Critical and Historical Essays Contributed to the Edinburgh Review by MACAULEY, Lord
    MACAULEY, Lord
    Critical and Historical Essays Contributed to the Edinburgh Review

    London: Longman, Green, Reader & Dyer, 1868. Full leather binding decorated in gilt, spine panelled with raised bands. Endpapers and all page edges marbled. There is light rubbing to boards, but the spine is in excellent condition. This is two volumes bound as one: 412 pp. + 434 pp. 190 x 130 mm (7½ x 5 inches).

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  • Crossman. The Pursuit of Power. by HOWARD, Anthony
    HOWARD, Anthony
    Crossman. The Pursuit of Power.

    London: Jonathon Cape, 1990. First edition. Original black cloth in pictorial dust wrapper. Both clean and tidy. Now in clear protective wrap. A little darkening to the page edges only. Tiny nick to head of wrapper. xiv, 370 pp. 240 x 160 mm (9½ x 6¼ inches)

    Book ID: 2326
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