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  • Coi Opera Omnia.Graece & Latine Edita, Van der Linden by HIPPOCRATIS, Magni
    HIPPOCRATIS, Magni
    Coi Opera Omnia.Graece & Latine Edita, Van der Linden

    Lugduni Batavorum [Leiden]: Apud Danielem, Abrahamum & Adrianum á Gaasbeeck, 1665. First edition (Leiden edition of van der Linden). Two volumes. Engraved title and engraved portrait of Hipocrates to the front of volume one. Full brown leather binding with simple gilt decoration and titles to the spine. Both volumes have a little rubbing to the spine, and with loss to the top surface leather on the spine (worse to volume 1 - see photographs). A few historiated initials and small vignettes throughout each volume. Dedication to the front of volume one. All edges gilt. Internally clean and tidy with a little darkening only. Text in Greek and Latin. Of particular interest in this copy is the ownership history. To…

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    Lugduni Batavorum [Leiden]: Apud Danielem, Abrahamum & Adrianum á Gaasbeeck, 1665. First edition (Leiden edition of van der Linden). Two volumes. Engraved title and engraved portrait of Hipocrates to the front of volume one. Full brown leather binding with simple gilt decoration and titles to the spine. Both volumes have a little rubbing to the spine, and with loss to the top surface leather on the spine (worse to volume 1 - see photographs). A few historiated initials and small vignettes throughout each volume. Dedication to the front of volume one. All edges gilt. Internally clean and tidy with a little darkening only. Text in Greek and Latin. Of particular interest in this copy is the ownership history. To the front of each volume is the paper ex libris of Syston Park, the celebrated library of Sir John Thorold. This library was largely dispersed by Sothebys in 1884 (although this copy does not appear to have been in that sale). The is also the small leather label of Huth Library "Ex Musaeo Huthii". This library was begun by Henry Huth (1815-1878) and continued by his son Alfred H. Huth. The Library was dispersed by Sotheby's in a number of sales between 1911 and 1920. Finally there is an ownership mark of John Burns dated 1920. Collation: *-***4, A-Lll8., [2], a-ttt6, (index) a-i3. pp = [38], 1-878[ii]., [4], 1-1034, [130]. pages. 200 by 125mm (7¾ by 5 inches).

    . First edition (van der Linden's Leiden edition). Two volumes. Engraved title and engraved portrait of Hipocrates at the beginning of the first volume. Bound in full brown leather with gilt decoration and titles on spine. Both volumes show some rubbing to the spine and loss of the upper surface of the spine leather (worse for volume 1 - see photographs). A few historiated initials and small vignettes in each volume. Dedication at the beginning of the first volume. All edges gilt. The interior is clean and tidy, with only minor darkening. The ownership history of this copy is particularly interesting. At the beginning of each volume is the ex libris paper of Syston Park, the famous library of Sir John Thorold. This library was largely dispersed by Sothebys in 1884 (although this copy does not appear to have been part of that sale). There is also the small leather label of the Huth library "Ex Musaeo Huthii". This library was founded by Henry Huth (1815-1878) and continued by his son Alfred H. Huth. The library was dispersed by Sotheby's in several sales between 1911 and 1920. Finally, there is a John Burns ownership mark dating from 1920. Collation: *-***4, A-Lll8, [2], a-ttt6, (index) a-i3. pp = [38], 1-878[ii], [4], 1-1034, [130]. pages. 200 by 125mm.

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  • Commentarium de Urethrae Corporis Glandisque Structura by MORESCHII, Alexandri. [MORESCHI, Alessandro]
    MORESCHII, Alexandri. [MORESCHI, Alessandro]
    Commentarium de Urethrae Corporis Glandisque Structura

    Mediolani: Ex Tipografia Joannis Pirottae, 1817. First edition of this large and important work on the structure of the urethra. Four large engraved plates by Filippo Bedetti, engraved by Carlo Della Rocca, to the rear of the book. Green softback covers with some marking to the cover. The paper on the spine has has considerable loss, but the binding is still holding well. Internally mainly clean, with a little marking, foxing and few small worm holes. Plates have light staining to the edges, but still mainly clean and tidy. A scarce item. xii, 60 pp. 460 x 330 mm (18 x 13 inches). In the beginning of the 19th century, when both vascular and cellular texture theories concerning the…

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    Mediolani: Ex Tipografia Joannis Pirottae, 1817. First edition of this large and important work on the structure of the urethra. Four large engraved plates by Filippo Bedetti, engraved by Carlo Della Rocca, to the rear of the book. Green softback covers with some marking to the cover. The paper on the spine has has considerable loss, but the binding is still holding well. Internally mainly clean, with a little marking, foxing and few small worm holes. Plates have light staining to the edges, but still mainly clean and tidy. A scarce item. xii, 60 pp. 460 x 330 mm (18 x 13 inches). In the beginning of the 19th century, when both vascular and cellular texture theories concerning the penis structure were still coexisting, three figures were involved in the controversy about the priority of the discovery of the vascular nature of human erectile tissues: Paolo Mascagni (1755-1815), represented by his pupil Tommaso Farnese (1780-1829), and Alessandro Moreschi (1771-1826). In the Elogio del celebre anatomico Paolo Mascagni (1816), Farnese attributed to his mentor the demonstration in 1809 of the continuity between arteries and veins and the description of venous plexuses, this term replacing the previous (and misleading) name of spongy body attributed to the inner part of penis. But in 1817 Moreschi inflamed the dispute, claiming for the priority of that discovery, with the publication of his anatomical work and a polemical essay against Farnese. Farnese promptly replied with Note addizionali del Dottore Tommaso Farnese al suo elogio di Paolo Mascagni (1818), where he reported a meeting with Moreschi in Bologna in 1810. On that occasion, Farnese explained a Mascagni's technique to perfuse urethral blood vessels that Moreschi would have plagiarized. Furthermore, Farnese also included eight testimonies claiming to have seen Mascagni performing such injections before 1810. The Prodromo della grande anatomia, a posthumous work of Mascagni edited in 1819, includes a plate dedicated to the structure of the urethra and a comprehensive view of this scientific story. In short, Mascagni developed a technique to inject urethral blood vessels, but Moreschi was the first to publish an accurate work on this subject. For this reason, many Italian and international authors have attributed to the latter the discovery of the venous circulation of the urethra. Edition originale de ce grand et important ouvrage sur la structure de l'urètre. Quatre grandes planches gravées par Filippo Bedetti, gravées par Carlo Dellarocca, au dos du livre. Couvertures vertes avec quelques marques sur la couverture. Le papier sur le dos a une perte considérable, mais la reliure tient toujours bien. Intérieur principalement propre, avec un peu de marquage, des rousseurs et quelques petits trous de vers. Les assiettes ont de légères taches sur les bords, mais restent généralement propres et bien rangées. Un objet rare. xii, 60 pages.
    Au début du XIXe siècle, lorsque les théories de la texture vasculaire et cellulaire concernant
    la structure du pénis coexistaient encore, trois personnalités étaient impliquées dans la polémique sur la priorité de la découverte de la nature vasculaire des tissus érectiles humains : Paolo Mascagni (1755-1815), représenté par son élève Tommaso Farnese (1780-1829) et Alessandro Moreschi (1771-1826). Dans l'Elogio del celebre anatomico Paolo Mascagni (1816), Farnèse attribue à son mentor la démonstration en 1809 de la continuité entre les artères et les veines et la description des plexus veineux, ce terme remplaçant le nom précédent (et trompeur) de corps spongieux attribué à la partie interne du pénis. Mais en 1817, Moreschi enflamma la dispute, revendiquant la priorité de cette découverte, avec la publication de son ouvrage anatomique et d'un essai polémique contre Farnèse. Farnese a rapidement répondu avec Note addizionali del Dottore Tommaso Farnese al suo elogio di Paolo Mascagni (1818), où il a rapporté une rencontre avec Moreschi à Bologne en 1810. À cette occasion, Farnese a expliqué la technique de Mascagni pour perfuser les vaisseaux sanguins de l'urètre que Moreschi aurait plagié. En outre, Farnèse a également inclus huit témoignages affirmant avoir vu Mascagni effectuer de telles injections avant 1810. Le Prodromo della grande anatomia, un ouvrage posthume de Mascagni édité en 1819, comprend une planche consacrée à la structure de l'urètre et une vue complète de ce scientifique récit. Bref, Mascagni a mis au point une technique pour injecter des vaisseaux sanguins urétraux, mais Moreschi a été le premier à publier un ouvrage précis sur ce sujet. Pour cette raison, de nombreux auteurs italiens et internationaux ont attribué à ce dernier la découverte de la circulation veineuse de l'urètre.

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  • Compendium anatomicum nova methodo institutum : by CASE, John
    CASE, John
    Compendium anatomicum nova methodo institutum : ubi ars ipsa capitibus & divisionibus ita illustratur, ut omnia uno quasi intuitu conspiciantur, & eofirmiùs idcirco retineantur ; figuris æneis illustrata

    Amstelodami [Amsterdam]: Apud Georgium Gallet, 1696. A lovely copy of this first edition. Sadly, lacks the additional engraved title page (frontispiece)*. But has all seven of the plates as called for. Full contemporary leather binding with gilt decoration and label to the spine. Attractive binding. A little rubbing but overall in very good condition. The pages and plates are in excellent, good, clean condition. The title (printed in red and black with a vignette) has an ownership signature for Dr Menard dated 1700. There are a small number of neat inked marginalia in the same hand throughout the book. Text in Latin.

    John Case (c. 1660–1700) was an English astrologer and quack doctor. "Although there is no evidence…

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    Amstelodami [Amsterdam]: Apud Georgium Gallet, 1696. A lovely copy of this first edition. Sadly, lacks the additional engraved title page (frontispiece)*. But has all seven of the plates as called for. Full contemporary leather binding with gilt decoration and label to the spine. Attractive binding. A little rubbing but overall in very good condition. The pages and plates are in excellent, good, clean condition. The title (printed in red and black with a vignette) has an ownership signature for Dr Menard dated 1700. There are a small number of neat inked marginalia in the same hand throughout the book. Text in Latin.

    John Case (c. 1660–1700) was an English astrologer and quack doctor. "Although there is no evidence that Case ever acquired a medical qualification, he nonetheless took up the title of Doctor and set up a practice in Ludgate selling medications to the unsuspecting, unquestioning public. The term quack in the Middle Ages meant "shouting", as these charlatans used to sell their wares at markets by shouting to gain attention. Case advertised profusely his remedies over decades and the elevated price of his elixirs and remedies hints at a steady and affluent clientele, many of whom were seeking a cure for the clap. Despite predicting the end of the world, owning an illusionist apparatus to scare people with images of their departed friends and selling unproven medicines, he rose briefly to fame thanks to his Compendium Anatomicum. In here Case defended the opinion of William Harvey's 1651 De Generatione Animalium (On the generation of animals), where the renowned physician and scientist established several theories that would set the stage for modern embryology and addressed many embryological issues including conception, embryogenesis, and spontaneous generation. Case's work was so superior to his other books that some doubted his authorship." (from Gonville & Caius, Cambs. Online archive).

    *There seems some confusion about collation, and the lack of the engraved title seems common. The Wellcome foundation copy also lacks this. As do several old auction offerings (eg. Sothebys 1984). However other copies offered at auction have had this engraved title. [Wellcome II, 308; Russell 121 appears to include the frontispiece in the number of plates given] [XII], 192, [ii]. pages.

    . Un bel exemplaire de cette première édition. Malheureusement, il manque la page de titre gravée supplémentaire (frontispice)*. Mais les sept planches sont présentes comme prévu. Reliure en plein cuir de l'époque avec décoration et étiquette dorées au dos. Reliure attrayante. Un peu de frottement mais dans l'ensemble en très bon état. Les pages et les planches sont en excellent état. Le titre (imprimé en rouge et noir avec une vignette) porte une signature du Dr Menard datée de 1700. Il y a un petit nombre de marginalia encrés de la même main tout au long de l'ouvrage.

    John Case (c. 1660-1700) était un astrologue et un médecin charlatan anglais. "Bien qu'il n'y ait aucune preuve que Case ait jamais acquis une qualification médicale, il a néanmoins pris le titre de docteur et a ouvert un cabinet à Ludgate pour vendre des médicaments à un public sans méfiance et sans questionnement. Au Moyen Âge, le terme "charlatan" signifiait "crier", car ces charlatans avaient l'habitude de vendre leurs marchandises sur les marchés en criant pour attirer l'attention. Case a fait de la publicité à profusion pour ses remèdes pendant des décennies et le prix élevé de ses élixirs et remèdes témoigne d'une clientèle régulière et aisée, dont beaucoup cherchaient un remède contre la claudication. Bien qu'il ait prédit la fin du monde, qu'il ait possédé un appareil d'illusionnisme pour effrayer les gens avec des images de leurs amis décédés et qu'il ait vendu des médicaments non éprouvés, il a connu une brève gloire grâce à son Compendium Anatomicum. Dans cet ouvrage, Case défend l'opinion de William Harvey sur De Generatione Animalium (Sur la génération des animaux), publié en 1651, où le médecin et scientifique renommé établit plusieurs théories qui ouvriront la voie à l'embryologie moderne et abordent de nombreuses questions embryologiques, notamment la conception, l'embryogenèse et la génération spontanée. Le travail de Case était tellement supérieur à ses autres ouvrages que certains ont douté de sa paternité". (extrait des archives en ligne de Gonville & Caius, Cambs).

    *Il semble qu'il y ait une certaine confusion au sujet de la collation, et l'absence du titre gravé semble courante. L'exemplaire de la fondation Wellcome en est également dépourvu. De même que plusieurs anciennes offres de vente aux enchères (par exemple, Sothebys 1984). Cependant, d'autres exemplaires proposés aux enchères portaient ce titre gravé. [Wellcome II, 308 ; Russell 121 semble inclure le frontispice dans le nombre de planches indiqué] [XII], 192, [ii]. pages.

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  • Cool Orchids and How to Grow Them. by BURBIDGE, F. W.
    BURBIDGE, F. W.
    Cool Orchids and How to Grow Them. With a Descriptive list of all the Best Species in Cultivation

    London: Robert Hardwicke, 1874. A lovely copy of this first edition. green cloth with gilt titles and border to the front board. Frontis engraving of an Orchid House (complete with waterfall). Four beautifully hand coloured plates and black and white engraved vignettes and illustrations throughout. The cloth is in very nice clean condition, with just a little bumping to the top of the spine. Internally clean, but very slightly darkened. iv. 160 pages. 180 by 120mm (7 by 4¾ inches).

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  • An association copy of this classic work belonging to Baron Georges Cuvier, the father of Palaeontology
    De Bononiensi Scientiarum et Artium Instituto atque Academia. by Accademia delle scienze dell' Istituto di Bologna.
    Accademia delle scienze dell' Istituto di Bologna.
    De Bononiensi Scientiarum et Artium Instituto atque Academia.

    Bononiae: ex Typographia Lelii a Vulpe. The first five full volumes in this series, containing: Volume 1) Printed 1748 (reprint) [viii], 1-645pp Contains engraved title and 9 full page or folding plates. In two parts. The Commentaria (p1-297) and the Opuscula (301-645). This second part includes the important treatise by Eustachii Manfredd (p599-641 and 2 of the plates) entitled 'De novissimis circa fixorum siderum errores observationibus'. This confirmed James Bradley's hypothesis about astronomical phenomena, and together they provided the first evidence of the Earth's movement around the Sun (Ie the first scientific confirmation of Copernicus' work). (2) Vol. II Part I. printed 1745 (1st edition - possibly later impression as errate shows amendments to August 1745). [vi], 1-506 [ii].…

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    Bononiae: ex Typographia Lelii a Vulpe. The first five full volumes in this series, containing: Volume 1) Printed 1748 (reprint) [viii], 1-645pp Contains engraved title and 9 full page or folding plates. In two parts. The Commentaria (p1-297) and the Opuscula (301-645). This second part includes the important treatise by Eustachii Manfredd (p599-641 and 2 of the plates) entitled 'De novissimis circa fixorum siderum errores observationibus'. This confirmed James Bradley's hypothesis about astronomical phenomena, and together they provided the first evidence of the Earth's movement around the Sun (Ie the first scientific confirmation of Copernicus' work). (2) Vol. II Part I. printed 1745 (1st edition - possibly later impression as errate shows amendments to August 1745). [vi], 1-506 [ii]. pp Engraved title. Commentaria. No plates (none called for). (3) Vol. II part II. Printed 1746. (1st edition errata to July 27th 1746). Viii, 1-406 [ii]. pp Engraved title and 24 engraved plates (complete), (including some lovely plates of the natural world, and some muscle and artery illustrations). This volume sees the first printing of the first volume of 'Opusculorum ad res physicas et mathematicas pertinentium,' introducing hyperbolic functions. In this paper, Riccati derives the law of composition of forces by using the principle of virtual velocities. (4) Vol II part III. printed printed 1747. (1st edition, errata to August 1747). viii, 1-568, [ii]. pp. Engraved title and 15 plates (mainly of mathematical or astronomical topics). 95) Vol. III. printed 1755. (1st edition. Errata to June 1754). [vi], 1-509, [i]. pp. Engraved title. Dedication to Pope Benedict XIV, with a rather lovely vignette initial to this. 13 engraved plates including mathematics, natural history and anatomy. All five volumes are in full calf, with gilt titles and decoration to the spines. Each volume is complete (although there were to be later volumes added to this set until 1791). Internally, each volume is in very good condition, with sound binding. Light to moderate foxing to the pages (including the plates). This set belonged to Georges Cuvier, the celebrated French naturalist, and his stamp appears to the title page of each volume. Cuvier is sometimes referred to as the "founding father of Palaeontology" An opponent of early theories of Evolution (long before Darwin's) he believed that the earth went through cyclical creation and periods of extinction. He identified and named Mastodons and other dinosaurs, and postulated that the Earth went through a period where it was dominated by reptiles. Baron Cuvier was was the director of the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle in Paris intermittently between the years of 1808 and 1831. Each volume also has the discrete stamp of this museum, further reinforcing the provenance. No further library stamps through volumes.

    . Les cinq premiers volumes complets de cette série, contenant : Volume 1) Imprimé en 1748 (réimpression) [viii], 1-645pp Contient un titre gravé et 9 planches à pleine page ou dépliantes. En deux parties. Les Commentaria (p1-297) et les Opuscula (301-645). Cette seconde partie comprend l'important traité d'Eustachii Manfredd (p599-641 et 2 des planches) intitulé "De novissimis circa fixorum siderum errores observationibus". Ce document confirme l'hypothèse de James Bradley sur les phénomènes astronomiques et, ensemble, ils fournissent la première preuve du mouvement de la Terre autour du Soleil (c'est-à-dire la première confirmation scientifique du travail de Copernic). (2) Vol. II Partie I. imprimé en 1745 (1ère édition - peut-être une impression plus tardive car l'errate montre des amendements au mois d'août 1745). [vi], 1-506 [ii]. pp Titre gravé. Commentaires. Pas de planches (aucune n'a été demandée). (3) Vol. II partie II. Imprimé en 1746. (1ère édition errata au 27 juillet 1746). Viii, 1-406 [ii]. pp Titre gravé et 24 planches gravées (complètes), (y compris quelques belles planches du monde naturel, et quelques illustrations de muscles et d'artères). Ce volume est la première impression du premier volume de 'Opusculorum ad res physicas et mathematicas pertinentium', qui présente les fonctions hyperboliques. Dans cet article, Riccati déduit la loi de composition des forces en utilisant le principe des vitesses virtuelles. (4) Vol II partie III. imprimé imprimé 1747. (1ère édition, errata à août 1747). viii, 1-568, [ii]. pp. Titre gravé et 15 planches (principalement des sujets mathématiques ou astronomiques). 95) Tome III. imprimé en 1755. (1ère édition. Errata à juin 1754). [vi], 1-509, [i]. pp. Titre gravé. Dédicace au Pape Benoît XIV, avec une jolie vignette initiale. 13 planches gravées comprenant des mathématiques, de l'histoire naturelle et de l'anatomie. Les cinq volumes sont en plein veau, avec des titres et des décorations dorés au dos. Chaque volume est complet (bien que des volumes ultérieurs aient été ajoutés à cet ensemble jusqu'en 1791). A l'intérieur, chaque volume est en très bon état, avec une reliure saine. Des rousseurs légères à modérées sont présentes sur les pages (y compris sur les planches). Cet ensemble a appartenu à Georges Cuvier, le célèbre naturaliste français, et son cachet apparaît sur la page de titre de chaque volume. Cuvier est parfois considéré comme le "père fondateur de la paléontologie". Opposant aux premières théories de l'évolution (bien avant celles de Darwin), il pensait que la Terre connaissait une création cyclique et des périodes d'extinction. Il a identifié et nommé des mastodontes et d'autres dinosaures, et a postulé que la Terre avait connu une période où elle était dominée par les reptiles. Le baron Cuvier a été directeur du Muséum national d'histoire naturelle à Paris par intermittence entre les années 1808 et 1831. Chaque volume porte également le cachet discret de ce musée, ce qui renforce encore la provenance. Aucun autre cachet de bibliothèque n'a été apposé sur les volumes.

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  • On hot water, and particularly Roman Baths
    De caldae et caldi apud veteres potu liber singularis by GEBAUER, Georg Christian
    GEBAUER, Georg Christian
    De caldae et caldi apud veteres potu liber singularis

    Lipsae: Apud Jacobum Schuster, 1721. First edition. Very nice, complete copy of this monograph on hot waters and heat amongst the ancients. Two plates. The frontispiece shows a beautiful engraving of the Roman baths. A second, folding plate (opposite page 52) showing water containers. Largely dedicated to the baths and the conservation of heat among the ancients, a part also dedicated to Mercuriale. In excellent condition. Contemporary half leather over mottled boards. Leather is in good, slightly rubbed condition. Gilt decoration to the spine. Label has worn away. Inside the book is in very good condition. Darkening / offsetting on the end papers. Otherwise clean and tidy throughout with just a touch of darkening. Text in Latin. [10], 96…

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    Lipsae: Apud Jacobum Schuster, 1721. First edition. Very nice, complete copy of this monograph on hot waters and heat amongst the ancients. Two plates. The frontispiece shows a beautiful engraving of the Roman baths. A second, folding plate (opposite page 52) showing water containers. Largely dedicated to the baths and the conservation of heat among the ancients, a part also dedicated to Mercuriale. In excellent condition. Contemporary half leather over mottled boards. Leather is in good, slightly rubbed condition. Gilt decoration to the spine. Label has worn away. Inside the book is in very good condition. Darkening / offsetting on the end papers. Otherwise clean and tidy throughout with just a touch of darkening. Text in Latin. [10], 96 pages. 175 by 100mm (7 by 4 inches). Conforms to OCLC: 6713656 See Mansell 193:300; BM 83:130. Only edition listed.

    . Première édition. Très bel exemplaire complet de cette monographie sur les eaux chaudes et la chaleur chez les anciens. 2 planches. Le frontispice présente une belle gravure de thermes romains. Une seconde planche dépliante (en face de la page 52) montre des récipients d'eau. Largement consacré aux thermes et à la conservation de la chaleur dans l'Antiquité, avec une partie également consacrée à la Mercuriale. En excellent état. Demi-cuir de l'époque sur cartons mouchetés. Cuir en bon état, légèrement frotté. Décoration dorée au dos. L'étiquette est usée. L'intérieur du livre est en très bon état. Les pages de garde sont plus sombres. Autrement, le livre est propre et bien rangé, avec juste un peu de noircissement. Texte en latin. [10], 96 pages. 175 x 100 mm. Conforme à OCLC : 6713656 Voir Mansell 193:300 ; BM 83:130. Seule édition répertoriée.

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  • De Generatione Vegetabilium by LESKE, M. Nathanaelis Godofredus
    LESKE, M. Nathanaelis Godofredus
    De Generatione Vegetabilium Auctoritate Amplissimi Philosophorum Ordinis

    Lipsiae / Leipzieg: Ex Officina Breitkippia, 1773. First Edition. 32 pages. A rare university thesis on the generation of vegetables by Leske. This copy is in uncut sheets, and appears to have never been bound up. Pages (particularly the first and last page) are rather darkened, and the edges are a little bumped. Still bumped and with some staining to them. Text in Latin. 230 by 190mm (9 by 7½ inches). No copies available to purchase at the time of cataloguing. Conforms to OCLC: 1078445286. Only two library holdings (Both in Denmark!).

    . Première édition. 32 pages. Rare thèse universitaire sur la génération de légumes par Leske. Cet exemplaire est en feuilles non coupées et semble n'avoir jamais été…

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    Lipsiae / Leipzieg: Ex Officina Breitkippia, 1773. First Edition. 32 pages. A rare university thesis on the generation of vegetables by Leske. This copy is in uncut sheets, and appears to have never been bound up. Pages (particularly the first and last page) are rather darkened, and the edges are a little bumped. Still bumped and with some staining to them. Text in Latin. 230 by 190mm (9 by 7½ inches). No copies available to purchase at the time of cataloguing. Conforms to OCLC: 1078445286. Only two library holdings (Both in Denmark!).

    . Première édition. 32 pages. Rare thèse universitaire sur la génération de légumes par Leske. Cet exemplaire est en feuilles non coupées et semble n'avoir jamais été relié. Les pages (en particulier la première et la dernière page) sont assez assombries et les bords sont un peu abîmés. Les pages sont encore bosselées et présentent quelques taches. Texte en latin. 230 x 190 mm (9 x 7½ pouces). Aucun exemplaire disponible à l'achat au moment du catalogage. Conforme à OCLC : 1078445286. Seulement deux fonds de bibliothèque (tous deux au Danemark !).

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  • Description des expériences de la machine aérostatique de MM. de Montgolfier: by FAUJAS DE SAINT-FOND, Barthélémy
    FAUJAS DE SAINT-FOND, Barthélémy
    Description des expériences de la machine aérostatique de MM. de Montgolfier: et de celles auxquelles cette découverte a donné lieu: suivie de recherches sur la hauteur à laquelle est parvenu le ballon du Champ-de-Mars

    Paris: Cuchet, 1783. First edition. Fairly recent French full leather binding, with gilt titles and decoration to the spine. Barthélémy Faujas de Saint-Fond (a French geologist and traveller) produced this work in 1783 as the Montgolfier brothers were conducting their experiments. This is the revised edition of the book - with a supplement and further information about the brother's experiments in June-September 1783. There is a brief supplement to the rear adding information about the flight of November 21, in which Pilâtre de Rozier, accompanied by the Marquis d'Arlandes, made the first aerial voyage in history. This last flight is often recorded in engravings as the first flight over Paris. There was a second continuation volume issued in 1784.…

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    Paris: Cuchet, 1783. First edition. Fairly recent French full leather binding, with gilt titles and decoration to the spine. Barthélémy Faujas de Saint-Fond (a French geologist and traveller) produced this work in 1783 as the Montgolfier brothers were conducting their experiments. This is the revised edition of the book - with a supplement and further information about the brother's experiments in June-September 1783. There is a brief supplement to the rear adding information about the flight of November 21, in which Pilâtre de Rozier, accompanied by the Marquis d'Arlandes, made the first aerial voyage in history. This last flight is often recorded in engravings as the first flight over Paris. There was a second continuation volume issued in 1784. This copy has nine engravings (number 5 is the frontis illustration). The leather binding is in good clean and tidy condition, with just a touch of bumping to the corners. Internally the book is in very nice condition, with just the odd foxing spot, although these are more prevalent to the beginning, and the title page is significantly spotted. Frontis, xl, 1-299, [vii] - 8 plates. Reliure plein cuir de France assez récente, avec titres et décor dorés au dos. Barthélémy Faujas de Saint-Fond (géologue et voyageur français) a réalisé ce travail en 1783 alors que les frères Montgolfier menaient leurs expériences. Il s'agit de l'édition révisée du livre - avec un supplément et de plus amples informations sur les expériences du frère en juin-septembre 1783. Il y a un bref supplément à l'arrière ajoutant des informations sur le vol du 21 novembre, dans lequel Pilâtre de Rozier, accompagné de le marquis d'Arlandes, a effectué le premier voyage aérien de l'histoire - ce dernier vol est souvent enregistré dans les gravures comme le premier survol de Paris. Il y avait un deuxième volume de continuation publié en 1784. 9 gravures (le numéro 5 est l'illustration du frontis). La reliure en cuir est en bon état propre et bien rangé, avec juste une touche de cognement aux coins. À l'intérieur, le livre est en très bon état, avec juste quelques rousseurs, bien que celles-ci soient plus fréquentes au début, et la page de titre est considérablement tachetée. Frontis, xl, 1-299, [vii] - 8 plates.

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  • Early nineteenth century glass technology in Austria and Germany. by SCHOLZ, Professor B. & KIRN,
    SCHOLZ, Professor B. & KIRN,
    Early nineteenth century glass technology in Austria and Germany. Professor B. Scholz and Factory Superintendent Kirn. Translated by Michael Cable.

    Sheffield: The Society of Glass Technology, 2004. Very scarce. First Edition. Paperback in original yellow covers. Translations of important - but strangely neglected - papers on glass making written by two authors between 1820 and 1837. These deserve to be studied by anyone wishing to understand and emulate the most efficient operation of wood-fired glass-melting furnaces. In very good clean condition. x, 286 pp. 205 x 150 mm (8 by 6 inches).

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  • Elementorum Euclidis libri tredecim : by EUCLID
    EUCLID
    Elementorum Euclidis libri tredecim : Secundum vetera exemplaria restituti. Ex versione Latina Federici Commandini aliquam multis in locis castigata

    Londini [London]: Excidebat Gulielmus Iones [William Jones], 1620. A very nice copy of this illustrated work of Euclid. Conforms to OCLC: 867116145. Here, FirstSearch states that this edition was edited by the mathematician Henry Briggs. Full leather binding, probably original boards, with a later leather spine and label with gilt decoration. Binding is in good, clean condition, with minimal bumping and wear. Slight splitting to the spine hinge. The end papers are from an earlier (16th Century) Latin work. Unusual to see pages used as end papers in this way. The binding has been made without inside covering to the boards. The front board holds the bookplate of Sir Lucius O'Brien Bart* Also has ownership marks of Gilbert Clark,…

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    Londini [London]: Excidebat Gulielmus Iones [William Jones], 1620. A very nice copy of this illustrated work of Euclid. Conforms to OCLC: 867116145. Here, FirstSearch states that this edition was edited by the mathematician Henry Briggs. Full leather binding, probably original boards, with a later leather spine and label with gilt decoration. Binding is in good, clean condition, with minimal bumping and wear. Slight splitting to the spine hinge. The end papers are from an earlier (16th Century) Latin work. Unusual to see pages used as end papers in this way. The binding has been made without inside covering to the boards. The front board holds the bookplate of Sir Lucius O'Brien Bart* Also has ownership marks of Gilbert Clark, Johannis Clenche (1691) and Edmund Clampin (?). Apart from the ownership marks, this work is mainly clean and tidy. There is a light damp mark to the top edge, but a very faint one. The work is written in two columns, with the Greek and Latin side by side. Despite the title, this work includes books 1-6 of Euclid's elements. Geometrical woodcut engravings throughout. A very nice clean copy. [2]-250-[2] pp. 285 by 185mm (11¼ by 7¼ inches). Henry Briggs was an English mathematician, whose main contribution was the simplification of logarithms and the algorithm for long division (which is still used). In 1619 he was appointed Savilian Professor of Geometry at the University of Oxford, and produced this work in 1620. Irrelevant, but still interesting, is that he was the originator of the erroneous notion of California as an Island, which he expounded in a tract on the Northwest Passage printed in 1622, with a map showing the island, and oft re-printed after. *Sir Lucius O'Brien. (1731-1795). Irish baronet, Greek and Latin scholar, Member of Parliament and privy councillor.

    . Un très bel exemplaire de cet ouvrage illustré d'Euclide. Conforme à OCLC : 867116145. FirstSearch indique que cette édition a été éditée par le mathématicien Henry Briggs. Reliure en plein cuir, probablement des planches d'origine, avec un dos et une étiquette en cuir plus tardifs avec une décoration dorée. La reliure est en bon état, propre, avec un minimum de bosses et d'usure. La charnière du dos est légèrement fendue. Les pages de garde proviennent d'un ouvrage latin antérieur (XVIe siècle). Il est inhabituel de voir des pages utilisées de cette manière comme feuilles de garde. La reliure a été réalisée sans couverture intérieure sur les planches. Le premier plat porte l'ex-libris de Sir Lucius O'Brien Bart*, ainsi que les marques de propriété de Gilbert Clark, Johannis Clenche (1691) et Edmund Clampin ( ?). Hormis les marques de propriété, cet ouvrage est généralement propre et bien rangé. Il y a une légère marque d'humidité sur le bord supérieur, mais elle est très légère. L'ouvrage est écrit en deux colonnes, avec le grec et le latin côte à côte. Malgré le titre, cet ouvrage comprend les livres 1 à 6 des éléments d'Euclide. Gravures géométriques sur bois tout au long de l'ouvrage. Très bel exemplaire propre. [2]-250-[2] pp. 285 par 185mm (11¼ par 7¼ inches). Henry Briggs était un mathématicien anglais, dont la principale contribution fut la simplification des logarithmes et l'algorithme pour la division longue (qui est toujours utilisé). En 1619, il a été nommé professeur de géométrie à l'université d'Oxford et a produit cet ouvrage en 1620. Sans importance, mais néanmoins intéressant, il est à l'origine de la notion erronée de Californie en tant qu'île, qu'il a exposée dans un traité sur le passage du Nord-Ouest imprimé en 1622, avec une carte montrant l'île, et souvent réimprimée par la suite. *Sir Lucius O'Brien. (1731-1795). Baronnet irlandais, érudit en grec et en latin, membre du Parlement et conseiller privé.

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  • Engineering Apprenticeship by HALL, J. & E.
    HALL, J. & E.
    Engineering Apprenticeship

    Dartford: J. & E. Hall, 1954. An attractive copy of this 62 page booklet outlining the history and apprenticeship opportunities at J. & E. Hall in Dartford. Soft cover with photograph tipped onto front cover. Black and white photographs throughout and a colour folding diagram of the apprenticeship scheme to the rear. Owner's signature to title page. Full of information about the company, and engineering generally. A leaflet giving key facts and a humorously detailed set of directions to their offices is loosely inserted. Founded in 1785, the firm originally built steam engines, and developed into offering escalators, lifts and refrigerated units for ships. In 1954 they had provided 65% of the world's units according to Lloyd's register, and…

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    Dartford: J. & E. Hall, 1954. An attractive copy of this 62 page booklet outlining the history and apprenticeship opportunities at J. & E. Hall in Dartford. Soft cover with photograph tipped onto front cover. Black and white photographs throughout and a colour folding diagram of the apprenticeship scheme to the rear. Owner's signature to title page. Full of information about the company, and engineering generally. A leaflet giving key facts and a humorously detailed set of directions to their offices is loosely inserted. Founded in 1785, the firm originally built steam engines, and developed into offering escalators, lifts and refrigerated units for ships. In 1954 they had provided 65% of the world's units according to Lloyd's register, and 93% of British registered ships had a Hall refrigerated unit installed. The firm is still operating today. At the brochure states, "Most boys are born with a natural instinct for engineering. " 235 by 160mm (9¼ by 6¼ inches).

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  • Entretiens sur la pluralité des mondes, augmentes des Dialogues des morts. Nouvelle edition. by FONTENELLE, [Bernard Le Bouvier de]
    FONTENELLE, [Bernard Le Bouvier de]
    Entretiens sur la pluralité des mondes, augmentes des Dialogues des morts. Nouvelle edition.

    Lyon: Amable Leroy, 1804. A very nice copy of this New Edition. Full leather binding with red labels and gilt titles. With engraved folding plate of the Solar System. Binding in immaculate condition. Plate in very good, clean condition, with minor edgewear. Text is in very good, clean condition with a touch of darkening and edgewear. Attractive woodcut vignettes to the front of each section. Lovely edition of Enlightenment essayist Bernard Le Bouvier de Fontenelle's successful popularisation of the Copernican system plus his imaginary dialogues with dead people. xii, 1-394 pp. 190 by 120mm (7½ by 4¾ inches). Très bel exemplaire de cette Nouvelle Edition. Reliure plein cuir avec vignettes rouges et titres dorés. Avec plaque dépliante gravée du…

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    Lyon: Amable Leroy, 1804. A very nice copy of this New Edition. Full leather binding with red labels and gilt titles. With engraved folding plate of the Solar System. Binding in immaculate condition. Plate in very good, clean condition, with minor edgewear. Text is in very good, clean condition with a touch of darkening and edgewear. Attractive woodcut vignettes to the front of each section. Lovely edition of Enlightenment essayist Bernard Le Bouvier de Fontenelle's successful popularisation of the Copernican system plus his imaginary dialogues with dead people. xii, 1-394 pp. 190 by 120mm (7½ by 4¾ inches). Très bel exemplaire de cette Nouvelle Edition. Reliure plein cuir avec vignettes rouges et titres dorés. Avec plaque dépliante gravée du système solaire. Reliure en parfait état. Assiette en très bon état, propre, avec une légère usure des bords. Le texte est en très bon état, propre avec une touche d'assombrissement et d'usure des bords. Attrayantes vignettes gravées sur bois au début de chaque section. Belle édition de l'édition de l'essayiste des Lumières Bernard Le Bouvier de Fontenelle vulgarisation réussie du système copernicien ainsi que ses dialogues imaginaires avec des morts. xii, 1-394 p. 190 par 120mm

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  • Grimm's Law: a study by LE MARCHANT DOUSE, T.
    LE MARCHANT DOUSE, T.
    Grimm's Law: a study or hints towards an explanation of the so-called "Lautverschiebung" to which are added some remarks on the primitive Indo-European K and several appendices.

    London and Strassburg: Trübner & Co, 1876. Ex-library, in green cloth hardback binding. The cloth has split to the front hinge, for the entire length, but as this is a surface split, the binding is holding well. There are the usual library stamps inside, plus a bookplate to the front which says it was donated to the library by the executors of the late W. J. Ashdown Esq. Overall an interesting, in generally good condition, and scarce. xvi, 231 pp. 230 x 145 mm (9 x 5¾ inches).

    Book ID: 3973
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  • Handbook of Engraved Gems. by KING, C. W.
    KING, C. W.
    Handbook of Engraved Gems.

    London: George Bell and Sons, 1885. Second edition. A sound copy of this edition. Ex-library copy. Rebound in brown library cloth with gilt titles to spine. Complete, including neatly folded frontispiece, and all woodcut plates, including one other folding. A little bumping to binding. Internally clean, with just a little darkening to some page edges. Usual library stamps - including to title page. Overall an good copy. ix [iii] 288 LXXXVII plates pp. 250 x 170 mm (9¾ x 6¾ inches).

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  • Harvey S. Firestone 1868 - 1938 by TUNKS, Walter F., THOMAS, John W., YOUNG, James C.
    TUNKS, Walter F., THOMAS, John W., YOUNG, James C.
    Harvey S. Firestone 1868 - 1938

    Chicago: Lakeside Press. R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company, 1938. Scarce. Privately printed. Includes: Tribute to Harvey S. Firestone, by the Reverend Doctor Walter F. Tunks; The life of Harvey S. Firestone inspired all of us, by John W. Thomas; Harvey S. Firestone, the man and his work, by James C. Young; Mr. Firestone is laid to rest near his old homestead; A few of the tributes to Harvey S. Firestone. No edition stated. Hardback in brown boards, with gilt lettering. Boards are a little grubby and handled. Adhesive tape damage to bottom of spine where library sticker has been removed. Ex-library book with discard label from Sewickley Public Library label to front pastedown. Tissue guarded b/w frontispiece portrait.…

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    Chicago: Lakeside Press. R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company, 1938. Scarce. Privately printed. Includes: Tribute to Harvey S. Firestone, by the Reverend Doctor Walter F. Tunks; The life of Harvey S. Firestone inspired all of us, by John W. Thomas; Harvey S. Firestone, the man and his work, by James C. Young; Mr. Firestone is laid to rest near his old homestead; A few of the tributes to Harvey S. Firestone. No edition stated. Hardback in brown boards, with gilt lettering. Boards are a little grubby and handled. Adhesive tape damage to bottom of spine where library sticker has been removed. Ex-library book with discard label from Sewickley Public Library label to front pastedown. Tissue guarded b/w frontispiece portrait. Page edges are rough cut. Very clean inside. 82 pages. 220 x 140 mm (8¾ x 5½ inches). Comes with loosely inserted 6 page pamphlet entitled: Honoring The Memory of Harvey S. Firestone from the Thirty-First Annual Dinner of The Akron Chamber of Commerce, at Mayflower Hotel on December 20, 1938.

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  • History of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society by BENSON, Albert Emerson
    BENSON, Albert Emerson
    History of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society

    Massachusetts: Horticultural Society, 1929. First edition. Original navy blue buckram with gilt title to front board and spine. ix, 553 pp. (including index). Frontispiece of Horticultural Hall, several portraits, details of exhibitions. 235 x 165 mm (9¼ x 6½ inches). In a good condition. Lightly bumped to edges. Neat owner's name to front pastedown.

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  • Injuries of the Jaws and Face. With Special Reference to War Casualties. by WARWICK JAMES, W. / FICKLING, B. W.
    WARWICK JAMES, W. / FICKLING, B. W.
    Injuries of the Jaws and Face. With Special Reference to War Casualties. With 194 illustrations.

    London: John Bale & Staples Limited, 1940. Very scarce. First Edition. Burgundy cloth covered hardback boards with gilt titles to front and spine. No date, but preface dated July 1940 and neat owner's name, and rank, to front dated June 1941. A guide to facial reconstruction, and treating war casualties, with surgery and dentistry. Includes graphic photos and illustrations of war related injuries. Boards in very good condition. Endpapers are age toned, but the rest of the book is clean and bright; including the glossy photo paper used for illustrations. xi, 199 pages - including index. 250 x 160 mm (9¾ x 6¼ inches).

    William Warwick James OBE was one of the foremost dental surgeons of his time; and…

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    London: John Bale & Staples Limited, 1940. Very scarce. First Edition. Burgundy cloth covered hardback boards with gilt titles to front and spine. No date, but preface dated July 1940 and neat owner's name, and rank, to front dated June 1941. A guide to facial reconstruction, and treating war casualties, with surgery and dentistry. Includes graphic photos and illustrations of war related injuries. Boards in very good condition. Endpapers are age toned, but the rest of the book is clean and bright; including the glossy photo paper used for illustrations. xi, 199 pages - including index. 250 x 160 mm (9¾ x 6¼ inches).

    William Warwick James OBE was one of the foremost dental surgeons of his time; and a pioneer in maxillofacial surgery. Benjamin William Fickling CBE was a dentist and doctor who played a major part in the development of oral and maxillofacial surgery as a specialised discipline. A seminal work by these two specialists.

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  • L'Apoticaire Charitable. by GUIBERT, Philbert
    GUIBERT, Philbert
    L'Apoticaire Charitable.

    Paris: Jean Jost, 1632. Originally published as one of the works comprising "Des Oeuvres Charitable", this book stands alone, and with its own title page. Title page states that this is the "Last" edition, augmented by the author. (Which turned out to be true, as he died the year after publication). Recent full leather binding with red label and gilt titles. 236 pages (pagination is 209-445pp follows the larger work). Index to rear. Text block is in very good condition, with a little foxing / darkening only. Guibert wrote these "charitable" texts to make academic medicinal recipes available to the general public for an affordable price. Copac and Worldcat do not indicate a 1632 edition, but from the date,…

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    Paris: Jean Jost, 1632. Originally published as one of the works comprising "Des Oeuvres Charitable", this book stands alone, and with its own title page. Title page states that this is the "Last" edition, augmented by the author. (Which turned out to be true, as he died the year after publication). Recent full leather binding with red label and gilt titles. 236 pages (pagination is 209-445pp follows the larger work). Index to rear. Text block is in very good condition, with a little foxing / darkening only. Guibert wrote these "charitable" texts to make academic medicinal recipes available to the general public for an affordable price. Copac and Worldcat do not indicate a 1632 edition, but from the date, we assume this to be that of Jean Jost, published in the same year. 150 x 85 mm (6 x 3¼ inches). Publié à l'origine comme l'un des ouvrages composant "des Oeuvres Charitables", ce livre est autonome et possède sa propre page de titre. La page de titre indique qu'il s'agit de la "dernière" édition, augmentée par l'auteur. (Ce qui s'est avéré être vrai, car il est décédé l'année suivant la publication). Reliure plein cuir récente avec étiquette rouge et titres dorés. 236 pages (la pagination est de 209-445pp suit le plus gros travail). Index au verso. Le bloc de texte est en très bon état, avec un peu de rousseur / assombrissement seulement. Guibert a écrit ces textes "caritatifs" pour mettre à la disposition du grand public des recettes médicinales académiques à un prix abordable. Copac et Worldcat n'indiquent pas une édition de 1632, mais d'après la date, nous supposons qu'il s'agit de celle de Jean Jost, publiée la même année. 150 x 85mm

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  • L'intrus by HOFFMANN, Gaston
    HOFFMANN, Gaston
    L'intrus - Satirical French illustration - Hand coloured lithograph

    1950. Paris: Ducher et cie #566. First Edition. A lovely, hand coloured comic illustration by Gaston Hoffmann. A doctor gives an injection to a patient, while a nurse tries to stop a man from bursting in. Signed in pencil "G Hoffmann" in the lower left corner. Presented in a wooden frame with a new mat. Glazed / under glass. Image Size: 9.75 H x 15.75 W. The print is in very good, clean condition, without significant marks. The frame is in good, clean condition. Gaston Hoffmann (French, 1883-1977) worked as a painter, decorator, caricaturist, and illustrator in France and Quebec throughout the first half of the 20th century. He looked at contemporary events and topics in his work and explored…

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    1950. Paris: Ducher et cie #566. First Edition. A lovely, hand coloured comic illustration by Gaston Hoffmann. A doctor gives an injection to a patient, while a nurse tries to stop a man from bursting in. Signed in pencil "G Hoffmann" in the lower left corner. Presented in a wooden frame with a new mat. Glazed / under glass. Image Size: 9.75 H x 15.75 W. The print is in very good, clean condition, without significant marks. The frame is in good, clean condition. Gaston Hoffmann (French, 1883-1977) worked as a painter, decorator, caricaturist, and illustrator in France and Quebec throughout the first half of the 20th century. He looked at contemporary events and topics in his work and explored the limits of his imagination. Hoffmann is known for his theatrical paintings and satirical prints. Hoffmann was born in Paris and studied there at the École des Beaux-Arts and the Académie Julian. After the war, he worked between 1918 and 1921 with his friend Charles Schneider, for whose glassworks he decorated vases with delicate motifs of plants, flowers and animals inspired by the Art Nouveau style. At this time, he also worked for the Sèvres porcelain factory, designed posters and painted two large murals in Quebec, where he taught at the academy between 1924 and 1926. He painted narrative genre scenes, often tinted humour, but also representations of wonderful underwater worlds populated by nereids and strange creatures. He has translated themes from literature, poetry and the Bible into emotional performances and addresses themes that, surprisingly, are still relevant today. He wrote educational books for primary schools, created humorous drawings, murals, altarpieces, illustrated books and caricatures, for example, of the pompous French judiciary. 330 by 430mm (13 by 17 inches).

    . Paris : Ducher et cie #566. Première édition. Une belle illustration de bande dessinée de Gaston Hoffmann, coloriée à la main. Un médecin fait une injection à un patient, tandis qu'une infirmière tente d'empêcher un homme de faire irruption. Signée au crayon "G Hoffmann" dans le coin inférieur gauche. Présenté dans un cadre en bois avec un nouveau passe-partout. Glacé / sous verre. Taille de l'image : 9,75 H x 15,75 L. Le tirage est en très bon état, propre, sans marques significatives. Le cadre est en bon état. Gaston Hoffmann (français, 1883-1977) a travaillé comme peintre, décorateur, caricaturiste et illustrateur en France et au Québec pendant la première moitié du XXe siècle. Dans son travail, il s'est penché sur des événements et des sujets contemporains et a exploré les limites de son imagination. Hoffmann est connu pour ses peintures théâtrales et ses gravures satiriques. Hoffmann est né à Paris et y a étudié à l'École des Beaux-Arts et à l'Académie Julian. Après la guerre, il travaille entre 1918 et 1921 avec son ami Charles Schneider, pour la verrerie duquel il décore des vases de délicats motifs de plantes, de fleurs et d'animaux inspirés du style Art nouveau. À cette époque, il travaille également pour la manufacture de porcelaine de Sèvres, dessine des affiches et peint deux grandes peintures murales au Québec, où il enseigne à l'académie entre 1924 et 1926. Il peint des scènes de genre narratives, souvent teintées d'humour, mais aussi des représentations de mondes sous-marins merveilleux peuplés de néréides et de créatures étranges. Il a traduit des thèmes de la littérature, de la poésie et de la Bible en performances émotionnelles et aborde des thèmes qui, étonnamment, sont toujours d'actualité. Il a écrit des livres éducatifs pour les écoles primaires, créé des dessins humoristiques, des peintures murales, des retables, des livres illustrés et des caricatures, par exemple de la pompeuse magistrature française. 330 x 430 mm

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  • La Fête des vignerons à Vevey by ROD, Edouard
    ROD, Edouard
    La Fête des vignerons à Vevey Histoire d'une Fête populaire

    Lausanne & Vevey: Payot & Cie / Societé Klausfelder, 1905. First edition. A lovely copy of this work in a Dupré binding. Half dark blue leather with matching blue marbled boards. Gilt titles and decoration to the spine. Top edge gilt. A little rubbing to the binding edges only. Marbled end papers. Original soft covers are bound in. Inside, the book is in very good, clean condition with just a touch of darkening. 61 pages. 190 by 125mm (7½ by 5 inches). An account of this winegrower's festival. First held in 1797, this festival occurs once a generation, or 4-5 times a century. The festival pays homage to the traditions and the world of wine, several performances take place…

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    Lausanne & Vevey: Payot & Cie / Societé Klausfelder, 1905. First edition. A lovely copy of this work in a Dupré binding. Half dark blue leather with matching blue marbled boards. Gilt titles and decoration to the spine. Top edge gilt. A little rubbing to the binding edges only. Marbled end papers. Original soft covers are bound in. Inside, the book is in very good, clean condition with just a touch of darkening. 61 pages. 190 by 125mm (7½ by 5 inches). An account of this winegrower's festival. First held in 1797, this festival occurs once a generation, or 4-5 times a century. The festival pays homage to the traditions and the world of wine, several performances take place on the Place du Marché on the banks of Lake Geneva. It was last held in 2019.

    . First edition. A lovely copy of this work in a Dupré binding. Half dark blue leather with matching blue marbled boards. Gilt titles and decoration to the spine. Top edge gilt. A little rubbing to the binding edges only. Marbled end papers. Original soft covers are bound in. Inside, the book is in very good, clean condition with just a touch of darkening. 61 pages. 190 by 125mm (7½ by 5 inches). An account of this winegrower's festival. First held in 1797, this festival occurs once a generation, or 4-5 times a century. The festival pays homage to the traditions and the world of wine, several performances take place on the Place du Marché on the banks of Lake Geneva. It was last held in 2019.

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