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  • Rapprochemens historiques sur l'hospitalité des Anciens; by FRIZAC, François Marie Jacques.
    FRIZAC, François Marie Jacques.
    Rapprochemens historiques sur l'hospitalité des Anciens; sur la formation de nos hôpitaux, la nature de leurs revenus, et les divers systèmes qui se sont succédés dans leur administration

    Toulouse: J.M. Douladoure, 1820. A nice copy of this first edition. Signed by the author opposite the title page, with a dedication to a Doctor Lallemand. A treatise on the history and nature of hospitals / hospitality in ancient times. The binding is an attractive half leather with marbled boards. gilt decoration to the spine with a burgundy label. Six panels to the spine. There is a loss of half a panel of the spine leather. Slight bumping and rubbing to the binding otherwise. Slight weakening to the front hinge. Marbled end papers. The title page has had almost half of it cut out, but has been replaced professionally with similar paper at a later date (see photograph). There…

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    Toulouse: J.M. Douladoure, 1820. A nice copy of this first edition. Signed by the author opposite the title page, with a dedication to a Doctor Lallemand. A treatise on the history and nature of hospitals / hospitality in ancient times. The binding is an attractive half leather with marbled boards. gilt decoration to the spine with a burgundy label. Six panels to the spine. There is a loss of half a panel of the spine leather. Slight bumping and rubbing to the binding otherwise. Slight weakening to the front hinge. Marbled end papers. The title page has had almost half of it cut out, but has been replaced professionally with similar paper at a later date (see photograph). There is also a location stamp to the top of the title page. To the next page (introduction) there is a small circular stamp. Somewhat obscured and un identifiable. This is repeated a couple of times throughout the book. Otherwise clean and tidy throughout the work, with just a touch of foxing. Frizac (1772-1865) was a native of Toulouse and surgeon. From 1808 to 1814 he was head of the secretariat of the Grand Duchy of Florence, in charge of the mendicity department. Louis XVIII appointed him a counseiller to the Prefecture of Toulouse. As well as this work on hospitals, he wrote a work on Prisons. 140 pages. 200 by 125mm (7¾ by 5 inches). Conforms to OCLC: 23358521.

    . Bel exemplaire de cette première édition. Signée par l'auteur en face de la page de titre, avec une dédicace au Docteur Lallemand. Un traité sur l'histoire et la nature des hôpitaux et de l'hospitalité dans l'Antiquité. La reliure est une jolie demi-cuir avec des planches marbrées. Le dos est décoré en doré avec une étiquette bordeaux. Six panneaux au dos. La moitié d'un panneau du cuir du dos a été perdue. Légers chocs et frottements à la reliure. Léger affaiblissement de la charnière avant. Papiers de fin marbrés. La page de titre a été coupée sur presque la moitié de sa longueur, mais a été remplacée professionnellement par un papier similaire à une date ultérieure (voir la photographie). Il y a également un cachet de localisation en haut de la page de titre. La page suivante (introduction) porte un petit cachet circulaire. Il est quelque peu obscurci et non identifiable. Ce cachet se répète plusieurs fois dans l'ouvrage. Autrement, l'ouvrage est propre et bien rangé, avec juste un peu de rousseur. Frizac (1772-1865) était originaire de Toulouse et chirurgien. De 1808 à 1814, il fut chef du secrétariat du grand-duché de Florence, chargé du service de la mendicité. Louis XVIII le nomme conseiller à la préfecture de Toulouse. Outre cet ouvrage sur les hôpitaux, il a écrit un ouvrage sur les prisons. 140 pages. 200 par 125mm (7¾ par 5 pouces). Conforme à OCLC : 23358521.

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  • From handicraft to large-scale production
    Revolution in Glassmaking. by SCOVILLE, Warren C.
    SCOVILLE, Warren C.
    Revolution in Glassmaking. Entrepeneurship Technological Change in American Industry 1880-1920.

    Cambridge (MA): Harvard University Press, 1948. First edition. A hardback in its original red cloth with gilt-stamped title to spine. Original red and white dust jacket. Includes frontis portrait of Edward Drummond Libbey plus several b/w plates and in text b/w illustrations and photographs. The dust jacket has some small areas of loss, and is very faded to spine - but the book itself is in a very good state. Now protected in clear Mylar wrap to help preserve the dust jacket. xvii + 398 pages. 245 x 160 mm (9¾ x 6¼ inches).

    This work encompasses not only the fine details of technology (directly responsible for the development of glassmaking, particularly from 1880 on), but goes into the…

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    Cambridge (MA): Harvard University Press, 1948. First edition. A hardback in its original red cloth with gilt-stamped title to spine. Original red and white dust jacket. Includes frontis portrait of Edward Drummond Libbey plus several b/w plates and in text b/w illustrations and photographs. The dust jacket has some small areas of loss, and is very faded to spine - but the book itself is in a very good state. Now protected in clear Mylar wrap to help preserve the dust jacket. xvii + 398 pages. 245 x 160 mm (9¾ x 6¼ inches).

    This work encompasses not only the fine details of technology (directly responsible for the development of glassmaking, particularly from 1880 on), but goes into the metamorphosis of labour relationship, labour costs, factory management, output, price, and even into earnings and dividends paid. The leading part a handful of men in Toledo (Ohio) seem to have played in upscaling production is part of America's industrial history.

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  • Slang Esculaap en Gaper, by SCHOENMAKERS, Ton., & JAS, Jorien.
    SCHOENMAKERS, Ton., & JAS, Jorien.
    Slang Esculaap en Gaper, Medisch-farmaceutische symbolen

    Mijdrecht: Roche Nederland B.V, 1993. Fascinating book, dealing with the symbols and representations associated with chemists / apothecaries. Full of colour photographs. 174 pages. Clean and tidy full colour dust wrapper. Book itself is also clean throughout. It appears that a front end paper has been removed, so the book starts with the half title. 240 x 160 mm (9½ x 6¼ inches).

    Book ID: 2681
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  • Sur la viticulture du sud-ouest de la France by GUYOT, Dr. Jules
    GUYOT, Dr. Jules
    Sur la viticulture du sud-ouest de la France

    Paris: Imprimerie Impériale. First edition. A superb copy of this masterpiece by Dr. Jules Guyot, published in 1863, which is a report detailing viticultural practices in the south-west region of France. Original soft covers with some soiling to the covers. Slight nicking to the edges. The spine has been professionally restored. Internally in good condition, but with moderate foxing throughout. This report is addressed to His Excellency Mr. Rouher, Minister of Agriculture, Commerce and Public Works. The author presents an in-depth study of the vineyards of southwestern France, including recommendations for improving wine production and grape quality. It covers topics such as growing methods, types of grape varieties, climatic conditions and winemaking techniques. There are 89 engraved illustrations throughout…

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    Paris: Imprimerie Impériale. First edition. A superb copy of this masterpiece by Dr. Jules Guyot, published in 1863, which is a report detailing viticultural practices in the south-west region of France. Original soft covers with some soiling to the covers. Slight nicking to the edges. The spine has been professionally restored. Internally in good condition, but with moderate foxing throughout. This report is addressed to His Excellency Mr. Rouher, Minister of Agriculture, Commerce and Public Works. The author presents an in-depth study of the vineyards of southwestern France, including recommendations for improving wine production and grape quality. It covers topics such as growing methods, types of grape varieties, climatic conditions and winemaking techniques. There are 89 engraved illustrations throughout the text. The majority are vignettes or details, but a couple are full page. 247, [i]. pages. 27cm x 18cm. Conforms to WorldCat / FirstSearch: OCLC: 30489200.

    . Première édition. Superbe exemplaire de ce chef-d'œuvre du Dr Jules Guyot, publié en 1863, qui est un rapport détaillant les pratiques viticoles dans la région du sud-ouest de la France. Couverture souple d'origine avec quelques salissures sur les couvertures. Légères entailles sur les bords. Le dos a été restauré par un professionnel. L'intérieur est en bon état, mais avec des rousseurs modérées. Ce rapport est adressé à Son Excellence Monsieur Rouher, Ministre de l'Agriculture, du Commerce et des Travaux Publics. L'auteur présente une étude approfondie des vignobles du sud-ouest de la France, y compris des recommandations pour améliorer la production de vin et la qualité du raisin. Il aborde des sujets tels que les méthodes de culture, les types de cépages, les conditions climatiques et les techniques de vinification. Le texte comporte 89 illustrations gravées. La plupart sont des vignettes ou des détails, mais quelques-unes sont en pleine page. 247, [i]. pages. 27cm x 18cm. Conforme à WorldCat / FirstSearch : OCLC : 30489200.

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    Book ID: 4779
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  • French Revolutionary Account of Great Britain
    Tableau de la Grande-Bretagne, de L'Irlande et des possessions Angloises dans les quatre parties du monde by BAERT-DUHOLANT, Charles Alexandre Balthazar François de Paule
    BAERT-DUHOLANT, Charles Alexandre Balthazar François de Paule
    Tableau de la Grande-Bretagne, de L'Irlande et des possessions Angloises dans les quatre parties du monde

    Paris: H.J. Jansen. 8 l'an (the 8th Revolutionary year) 1800. First edition, where the author is anonymous, but the preface is signed Baert. 4 volumes. in-8vo, Contemporary half calf, mottled paper covers, corners bumped and the gilt titles and decoration are significantly rubbed. Complete with 4 folding maps (England, Scotland, Ireland, India)& folding plan of Gibraltar by J.-D. Barbier de Bocage, 3 views incl. Fingal's Cave on the uninhabited island of Staffa, Giant's Causeway located in County Antrim on the north coast of Northern Ireland and Gibraltar, the 2 portraits engr. by A.J. Hulk of William Pitt (after William Owen) and Charles Fox (after K.A. Heckel), a folding plate "Combat de boxers à Odiham" and 14 folded tables. The…

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    Paris: H.J. Jansen. 8 l'an (the 8th Revolutionary year) 1800. First edition, where the author is anonymous, but the preface is signed Baert. 4 volumes. in-8vo, Contemporary half calf, mottled paper covers, corners bumped and the gilt titles and decoration are significantly rubbed. Complete with 4 folding maps (England, Scotland, Ireland, India)& folding plan of Gibraltar by J.-D. Barbier de Bocage, 3 views incl. Fingal's Cave on the uninhabited island of Staffa, Giant's Causeway located in County Antrim on the north coast of Northern Ireland and Gibraltar, the 2 portraits engr. by A.J. Hulk of William Pitt (after William Owen) and Charles Fox (after K.A. Heckel), a folding plate "Combat de boxers à Odiham" and 14 folded tables. The information and tables show the concerns of the Commune in Paris - how much the monarchy costs England, the number of prisoners etc. Text is entirely in French.
    Vo1 1. Fingal's cave; Giant's Causeway; View of Gibraltar; Map of England, with vignette of Stonehenge. Small stain to top edge; Map of Scotland and the islands, with two vignettes of Croagh Patrick (which is in Ireland!); Map of Ireland with vignette plan of the lakes of Killarney, and St Kevin's tower Glendalough; folding plan of Gibraltar; folding chart of imports and exports; A supplement (notes). The supplement has its own pagination but also some page numbers repeated, so although text is continuous with 15 pages, the numbering is not. After the supplement, the general numbering continues). P. 297/8 has a tear / loss to the corner 8cm x 3 cm - not affecting text. Otherwise, the pages are in excellent condition. Pagination: [vi], 1-449, Supplement 1-10, 7-11, 450-460.
    Vol 2. 2 folding charts on Commerce of India; folding chart on prisoners in London; Map of India. Clean and tidy throughout. Pagination: 1-520, 1-12, 521-532, [ii].
    Vol 3. Portraits of William Pitt and Charles Fox; folding chart on the expenditure of monarchs; 5 further folding charts on economic matters. Pagination: 1-494, 1-48, 495-502, [ii].
    Vol 4. Folding plate of boxers in Odiham, 2 folding charts on imports and exports per country, 2 other folding charts. Pagination: 1-374, 1-22, 385-486, 375-384, [ii] pp (complete)
    210 by 130mm (8¼ by 5 inches). Conforms to OCLC: 4475806

    . 8 l'an (8e année révolutionnaire) 1800. Première édition, où l'auteur est anonyme, mais la préface est signée Baert. 4 vol. in-8vo, demi-veau de l'époque, couvertures de papier moucheté, coins heurtés, titres et décorations dorés fortement frottés. Complet de 4 cartes dépliantes (Angleterre, Ecosse, Irlande, Inde) et d'un plan dépliant de Gibraltar par J.-D. Barbier de Bocage. Barbier de Bocage, 3 vues incluant Fingal's Cave sur l'île inhabitée de Staffa, la Chaussée des Géants située dans le Comté d'Antrim sur la côte nord de l'Irlande du Nord et Gibraltar, les 2 portraits engr. par A.J. Hulk de William Pitt (d'après William Owen) et Charles Fox (d'après K.A. Heckel), une planche dépliante "Combat de boxers à Odiham" et 14 tableaux dépliants. Les informations et les tableaux montrent les préoccupations de la Commune de Paris - combien la monarchie coûte à l'Angleterre, le nombre de prisonniers, etc. Le texte est entièrement en français.
    Vo1 1. Grotte de Fingal ; Chaussée des Géants ; Vue de Gibraltar ; Carte d'Angleterre, avec vignette de Stonehenge. Petite tache sur le bord supérieur ; Carte de l'Ecosse et des îles, avec deux vignettes de Croagh Patrick (qui se trouve en Irlande !); Carte de l'Irlande avec plan vignette des lacs de Killarney, et de la tour St Kevin de Glendalough ; plan dépliant de Gibraltar ; tableau dépliant des importations et exportations ; Un supplément (notes). Le supplément a sa propre pagination mais aussi quelques numéros de page répétés, de sorte que si le texte est continu sur 15 pages, la numérotation ne l'est pas. Après le supplément, la numérotation générale continue). La page 297/8 présente une déchirure/perte au coin de 8 cm x 3 cm - n'affectant pas le texte. Sinon, les pages sont en excellent état. Pagination : [vi], 1-449, Supplément 1-10, 7-11, 450-460.
    Vol. 2. 2 tableaux dépliants sur le commerce de l'Inde ; tableau dépliant sur les prisonniers à Londres ; carte de l'Inde. Exemplaire propre et bien rangé. Pagination : 1-520, 1-12, 521-532, [ii].
    Vol. 3. Portraits de William Pitt et Charles Fox ; tableau dépliant sur les dépenses des monarques ; 5 autres tableaux dépliants sur des sujets économiques. Pagination : 1-494, 1-48, 495-502, [ii].
    Vol. 4. Plaque dépliante de boxeurs à Odiham, 2 tableaux dépliants sur les importations et exportations par pays, 2 autres tableaux dépliants. Pagination : 1-374, 1-22, 385-486, 375-384, [ii] pp (complet).
    210 par 130mm (8¼ par 5 pouces). Conforme à OCLC : 4475806

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  • The Advantages of Saccharin in the Manufacture of Aerated Waters, Cordials, &c by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    The Advantages of Saccharin in the Manufacture of Aerated Waters, Cordials, &c

    London: Wilson, Salamon, & Co., Ltd, 1894. Scarce reprint (improved and revised 10th edition) of the original business pamphlet had become necessary as, within three years of the original, the contents were viewed more as a practical text book than a promotional item. At the time, saccharin was considered be a good inclusion, as - to quote this booklet - it never creates acidity or heartburn, and is, in these respects, far healthier than sugar! Blue soft covers are a little creased at edges, and inside the staples holding the booklet together are somewhat rusted. Overall good. 48 pages. 210 x 135 mm (8¼ x 5¼ inches).

    Book ID: 3115
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  • The Future of an Illusion by Freud, Sigmund
    Freud, Sigmund
    The Future of an Illusion

    London: Leonard & Virginia Wookf at the Hogarth Press, 1934. Second impression. A decent copy of this classic of psycho-analysis. Original dark green cloth with gilt titles. There is a little rubbing and moderate fading to the top inch of the book. Overall clean though. Internally clean and tidy throughout with a little darkening to the pages. A few ink underlinings to the text. Originally published in 1927, Freud analyses religion as a psychological phenomenon, arguing that religious beliefs are illusions stemming from deep-seated human wishes and desires rather than objective reality. This is number 15 in the International Psycho-Analytical Library edited by Ernest Jones. 98 pages. 24cm x 16cm.

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    London: Leonard & Virginia Wookf at the Hogarth Press, 1934. Second impression. A decent copy of this classic of psycho-analysis. Original dark green cloth with gilt titles. There is a little rubbing and moderate fading to the top inch of the book. Overall clean though. Internally clean and tidy throughout with a little darkening to the pages. A few ink underlinings to the text. Originally published in 1927, Freud analyses religion as a psychological phenomenon, arguing that religious beliefs are illusions stemming from deep-seated human wishes and desires rather than objective reality. This is number 15 in the International Psycho-Analytical Library edited by Ernest Jones. 98 pages. 24cm x 16cm.

    . Deuxième impression. Un bon exemplaire de ce classique de la psychanalyse. Original en tissu vert foncé avec titres dorés. Il y a un peu de frottement et une décoloration modérée sur le pouce supérieur du livre. Dans l'ensemble, l'ouvrage est propre. L'intérieur de l'ouvrage est propre et bien rangé, avec un léger assombrissement des pages. Quelques soulignements à l'encre dans le texte. Publié à l'origine en 1927, Freud analyse la religion en tant que phénomène psychologique, soutenant que les croyances religieuses sont des illusions découlant de souhaits et de désirs humains profondément ancrés plutôt que d'une réalité objective. Il s'agit du numéro 15 de l'International Psycho-Analytical Library édité par Ernest Jones. 98 pages. 24cm x 16cm.

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  • The Home Book of Greek Cookery. by STUBBS, Joyce M.
    STUBBS, Joyce M.
    The Home Book of Greek Cookery. A Selection of Traditional Greek Recipes.

    London: Faber & Faber, 1963. First Edition. A rich, comprehensive and practical book, published in the early 1960s, that shares some of the best recipes of the times from the Greek mainland, and the islands. Hardback cloth covered boards, inside original colour illustrated dust jacket. Book and jacket both in very good, clean condition. Neat bookplate to front. 159 pages. 210 x140 mm (8¼ x 5½ inches).

    Book ID: 5119
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  • The Illustrated Book of Canaries and Cage-Birds, British and Foreign. by BLAKSTON, W. A., SWAYSLAND, W., WIENER, August F.
    BLAKSTON, W. A., SWAYSLAND, W., WIENER, August F.
    The Illustrated Book of Canaries and Cage-Birds, British and Foreign.

    London, Paris & New York: Cassell, Petter & Galpin, 1878. First edition. Hardback in more recent attractive three quarters chestnut morocco, with marbled boards. Gilt titles to spine. New endpapers. Illustrated with gorgeous colour chromolithographic plates (including frontispiece). Many in text b/w illustrations. Boards in very good condition. Contents in good clean condition with a little light foxing to extremities of a few pages. Small pencil and ink inscription to FFEP. Owner's name to Top of title. Undated, but WORLDCAT states 1878. viii, 448 pp. 280 x 220 mm (11 x 8¾ inches).

    Book ID: 3852
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  • The Life and Scientific Legacy of George Porter by PHILLIPS, David & BARBER, James
    PHILLIPS, David & BARBER, James
    The Life and Scientific Legacy of George Porter

    London: Imperial College Press, 2006. First edition. Hardback in unclipped dust jacket. Small inscription to FFEP. Otherwise in spotless condition. 640 pages. 265 x 195 mm (10½ x 7¾ inches).

    Sir George Porter was a highly regarded and well known British scientist. Appointed Director of the Royal Institution in 1966, Porter was awarded a Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1967. He was the only Director of the Royal Institution to later become President of the Royal Society.
    Porter's enthusiasm for science was infectious, and in this book his peers, former colleagues, students and friends celebrate his life and work.

    Book ID: 3663
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  • The Life Story of Birds. by DAGLISH, Eric Fitch
    DAGLISH, Eric Fitch
    The Life Story of Birds.

    London: J.M. Dent & Sons, 1930. Very nice copy of this first edition. Clean and tidy pale grey boards, with illustration to the front board. Beautiful black and white cuts throughout. viii, 236. pp
    200 by 140mm (7¾ by 5½ inches).

    Book ID: 2413
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  • The Mechanism of the Credit Standard. by Glückstadt, Hans
    Glückstadt, Hans
    The Mechanism of the Credit Standard. Practical Proposals for a New Monetary Standard.

    London: P. S. King, 1933. First Edition. Signed by the author, with a gift inscription to the Freud Bibliophile Robert Masson (His bookplate reads Nossam). Original blue cloth with gilt titles to the front board and spine. The titles to the front board are almost rubbed away. A little bumping otherwise. Bookplate to inside the front board. Gift inscription opposite. The book is in good condition throughout with a little darkening to the pages. Tipped into the rear of the book, are a review of the title by the Manchester Guardian, and the original dust wrapper of the book. This work was an attempt by the Danish economist, to counter the inflation and depression of the previous few years…

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    London: P. S. King, 1933. First Edition. Signed by the author, with a gift inscription to the Freud Bibliophile Robert Masson (His bookplate reads Nossam). Original blue cloth with gilt titles to the front board and spine. The titles to the front board are almost rubbed away. A little bumping otherwise. Bookplate to inside the front board. Gift inscription opposite. The book is in good condition throughout with a little darkening to the pages. Tipped into the rear of the book, are a review of the title by the Manchester Guardian, and the original dust wrapper of the book. This work was an attempt by the Danish economist, to counter the inflation and depression of the previous few years which had come about from an abandoning of the Gold Standard. He suggested that money supply be connected to an index of measurements of market requirements (index linking). 112 pages. 220 x 150 mm.

    . Première édition. Signée par l'auteur, avec une inscription de cadeau au bibliophile de Freud Robert Masson (son ex-libris porte la mention Nossam). Original en tissu bleu avec des titres dorés sur le panneau avant et le dos. Les titres de la première planche sont presque effacés. Un peu de bosses par ailleurs. Etiquette de livre à l'intérieur de la première planche. Inscription de cadeau en face. Le livre est en bon état avec un léger noircissement des pages. Une critique du titre par le Manchester Guardian et la jaquette originale du livre sont jointes à la fin de l'ouvrage. Cet ouvrage est une tentative de l'économiste danois pour contrer l'inflation et la dépression des années précédentes, dues à l'abandon de l'étalon-or. Il a suggéré que la masse monétaire soit reliée à un indice de mesures des besoins du marché. (lien vers l'index). 112 pages. 220 x 150 mm.

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  • The Pocket and the Stud : or, Practical hints on the Management of the Stable by HIEOVER, Harry. [Charles Bindley]
    HIEOVER, Harry. [Charles Bindley]
    The Pocket and the Stud : or, Practical hints on the Management of the Stable

    London: Longman, Brown, Green & Longmans, 1848. A lovely copy of this first edition. An interesting English guide dedicated to horse owners, illustrated with a beautiful steel engraving (first printing). based on a work by the author Harry Hieover pseudonym of Charles Bindley (1795/6–1859). Half tan morocco, smooth spine decorated with blind stamped design, gilded title, green percaline boards, the first decorated with a gilt decoration. The boards and spine are in good, clean condition. A touch of rubbing only. Internally the book is in very nice condition. Some light foxing otherwise very good copy. Bookplate of Alfred André, a great bibliophile, from a Nimes Protestant family who made their money in the silk trade, then in banking. He became…

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    London: Longman, Brown, Green & Longmans, 1848. A lovely copy of this first edition. An interesting English guide dedicated to horse owners, illustrated with a beautiful steel engraving (first printing). based on a work by the author Harry Hieover pseudonym of Charles Bindley (1795/6–1859). Half tan morocco, smooth spine decorated with blind stamped design, gilded title, green percaline boards, the first decorated with a gilt decoration. The boards and spine are in good, clean condition. A touch of rubbing only. Internally the book is in very nice condition. Some light foxing otherwise very good copy. Bookplate of Alfred André, a great bibliophile, from a Nimes Protestant family who made their money in the silk trade, then in banking. He became regent of the Bank of France in 1871. xvi, 216, 32 pages. 32 page edverts fro new works by Longman to rear. 180 by 110mm (7 by 4¼ inches). he author Charles Bindley (1795/6–1859) was a British sports writer specializing in horses and outdoor sports, particularly hunting and stable management.

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  • Attractive first edition of White's collected works, with inscription of his nephew and publisher.
    The works in Natural History of the Late Rev. Gilbert White. by WHITE, Gilbert. Rev.
    WHITE, Gilbert. Rev.
    The works in Natural History of the Late Rev. Gilbert White. Comprising The Natural History of Selborne; The Naturalist's Calendar; and Miscellaneous Observations, extracted from his Papers. To which are added, A Calendar and Observations, by W. Markwich, esq.

    London: J. White, Fleet Street by T. Bensley, Bolt Court, 1802. First edition. The first collected edition of White's works. Two volumes in one volume. Complete with four engravings (two hand coloured). Full leather. The spine has been re-laid to the binding, with some loss to the top and bottom edge, and a little loss to the label. Still and attractive binding, with gilt decorated panels. Spine is a little darkened. The boards have triple fillets of gilt to the edges. End papers have been reinforced by the binder. Bookplate of the Rev. B.E. Lampet to the inside board. * To the first blank page, is a gift inscription. "W. Key esq. With White's comps. 1810" This is probably…

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    London: J. White, Fleet Street by T. Bensley, Bolt Court, 1802. First edition. The first collected edition of White's works. Two volumes in one volume. Complete with four engravings (two hand coloured). Full leather. The spine has been re-laid to the binding, with some loss to the top and bottom edge, and a little loss to the label. Still and attractive binding, with gilt decorated panels. Spine is a little darkened. The boards have triple fillets of gilt to the edges. End papers have been reinforced by the binder. Bookplate of the Rev. B.E. Lampet to the inside board. * To the first blank page, is a gift inscription. "W. Key esq. With White's comps. 1810" This is probably the inscription of John White, the publisher and Gilbert White's nephew and executor. An attractive frontis engraving "Where the Hermit hangs his straw clad cell." Folding engraving of Mytilus. The second volume opens with a folding, hand coloured frontis of a Charadrius Himanlopus (a wading bird!). Slight darkening to this.Title page for volume two. The fourth engraving is an attractive hand coloured illustration of "A hybrid bird." There is moderate darkening of the pages opposite the illustrations, otherwise the book is in excellent, fractionally darkened condition. viii, 392., [ii], 300. pages. 22cm x 14cm. *Reverend Barrett Edward Lampet (1811-1867), was a 19th-century Anglican clergyman, who was primarily the vicar of Great Bardfield in Essex.

    , Première édition. La première édition des œuvres de White. Deux volumes en un seul. Complet avec quatre gravures (dont deux coloriées à la main). Plein cuir. Le dos a été recollé à la reliure, avec quelques pertes au bord supérieur et inférieur, et un peu de perte à l'étiquette. Il s'agit toujours d'une reliure attrayante, avec des panneaux décorés en doré. Le dos est légèrement assombri. Les planches sont ornées de triples filets dorés sur les bords. Les gardes ont été renforcées par le relieur. L'ex-libris du révérend B.E. Lampet se trouve à l'intérieur de la planche. * Sur la première page blanche, on trouve une inscription de cadeau. "W. Key esq. With White's comps. 1810" Il s'agit probablement de l'inscription de John White, l'éditeur et le neveu et exécuteur testamentaire de Gilbert White. Une jolie gravure en frontispice intitulée "Where the Hermit hangs his straw clad cell" (Où l'ermite suspend sa cellule recouverte de paille). Gravure dépliante de Mytilus. Le deuxième volume s'ouvre sur un frontispice dépliant, coloré à la main, d'un Charadrius Himanlopus (un oiseau échassier !). Page de titre du deuxième volume. La quatrième gravure est une jolie illustration coloriée à la main d'"Un oiseau hybride". Il y a un noircissement modéré des pages en face des illustrations, sinon le livre est en excellent état, légèrement noirci. viii, 392, [ii], 300. pages. 22cm x 14cm. *Le révérend Barrett Edward Lampet (1811-1867) était un ecclésiastique anglican du XIXe siècle, qui était principalement le vicaire de Great Bardfield dans l'Essex.

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  • Traité des Monnaies, Mesures et Poids Anciens et Modernes de l'Inde et de la Chine by DECOURDEMANCHE, J.-A.
    DECOURDEMANCHE, J.-A.
    Traité des Monnaies, Mesures et Poids Anciens et Modernes de l'Inde et de la Chine

    Ernest Leroux Éditeur, 1913. First edition. Issued by the Ethnographic Institute of Paris. Cream softback with a little darknening and bumping to the edges of the covers, but in sound condition. Internally clean and tidy throughout, with a touch of marking to the last couple of pages. Examines units of length, money, and weights in India. The final part examines the same for China. 172 pages. 25.5cm x 16.5cm. Contains the bookplate of the Bordeaux author Charles Laquiéze who wrote military histories. Text in French. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC :4767000. Première édition. Publié par l'Institut ethnographique de Paris. Couverture souple de couleur crème avec un peu de noircissement et de bosses sur les bords de la couverture, mais…

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    Ernest Leroux Éditeur, 1913. First edition. Issued by the Ethnographic Institute of Paris. Cream softback with a little darknening and bumping to the edges of the covers, but in sound condition. Internally clean and tidy throughout, with a touch of marking to the last couple of pages. Examines units of length, money, and weights in India. The final part examines the same for China. 172 pages. 25.5cm x 16.5cm. Contains the bookplate of the Bordeaux author Charles Laquiéze who wrote military histories. Text in French. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC :4767000. Première édition. Publié par l'Institut ethnographique de Paris. Couverture souple de couleur crème avec un peu de noircissement et de bosses sur les bords de la couverture, mais en bon état. L'intérieur de l'ouvrage est propre et bien rangé, avec quelques marques sur les deux dernières pages. Examine les unités de longueur, la monnaie et les poids en Inde. La dernière partie examine la même chose pour la Chine. 172 pages. 25,5cm x 16,5cm. Contient l'ex-libris de l'auteur bordelais Charles Laquiéze qui a écrit des histoires militaires. Texte en français. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC :4767000.

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  • Utilisation des sous-produits de la vigne et du vin. by VERMOREL, V. & DANTONY, E.
    VERMOREL, V. & DANTONY, E.
    Utilisation des sous-produits de la vigne et du vin.

    Paris: Lucien Laveur Éditeur, 1910. First edition. A scarce work on the utilisation of the by products of wine making. Original hardback, with red leather spine and gilt titles. Marbled boards. Both a little rubbed but sound. Now covered in protective cover. Inside, the pages are a little darkened, but in overall sound condition. This work was published as part of the "Bibliothèque de la Société des agriculteurs de France" and give vineyard owners actionable advice. vii, [i], 166 pages. 22cm x 14cm. Victor Vermorel (1848–1927), a French engineer, viticulturist, and inventor known for his spraying equipment and work on grapevine diseases.

    . Première édition. Ouvrage rare sur l'utilisation des sous-produits de la vinification. Reliure originale, avec dos…

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    Paris: Lucien Laveur Éditeur, 1910. First edition. A scarce work on the utilisation of the by products of wine making. Original hardback, with red leather spine and gilt titles. Marbled boards. Both a little rubbed but sound. Now covered in protective cover. Inside, the pages are a little darkened, but in overall sound condition. This work was published as part of the "Bibliothèque de la Société des agriculteurs de France" and give vineyard owners actionable advice. vii, [i], 166 pages. 22cm x 14cm. Victor Vermorel (1848–1927), a French engineer, viticulturist, and inventor known for his spraying equipment and work on grapevine diseases.

    . Première édition. Ouvrage rare sur l'utilisation des sous-produits de la vinification. Reliure originale, avec dos en cuir rouge et titres dorés. Couverture marbrée. Légèrement frottée mais en bon état. Aujourd'hui recouverte d'une jaquette de protection. À l'intérieur, les pages sont légèrement jaunies, mais dans l'ensemble en bon état. Cet ouvrage a été publié dans le cadre de la « Bibliothèque de la Société des agriculteurs de France » et donne des conseils pratiques aux propriétaires de vignobles. vii, [i], 166 pages. 22 cm x 14 cm. Victor Vermorel (1848-1927), ingénieur, viticulteur et inventeur français connu pour ses équipements de pulvérisation et ses travaux sur les maladies de la vigne.

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  • Vinification Champenoise by MANCEAU, Émile.
    MANCEAU, Émile.
    Vinification Champenoise

    Epernay: Chez L'Auteur, 1929. First edition. Original soft covers. A guide to making champagne by the director of the "Station oenologique de Champagne." The covers are quite nicked to the edges, and have some repaired closed tears to the spine. The covers have been reinforced to the text block. Pages are uncut. Inside, the book is in good, clean condition, but with moderate darkening to the pages. Émile Manceau edited "Le Vigneron Champenois", the journal of the Champagne producers (later "Le Vigneron de Champagne"). From 1900 to 1929 he was also director of the Champagne Oenological Station, a viticultural laboratory at Fort Chabrol, Épernay. The station served both as a practical school of viticulture, training winegrowers in grafting techniques,…

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    Epernay: Chez L'Auteur, 1929. First edition. Original soft covers. A guide to making champagne by the director of the "Station oenologique de Champagne." The covers are quite nicked to the edges, and have some repaired closed tears to the spine. The covers have been reinforced to the text block. Pages are uncut. Inside, the book is in good, clean condition, but with moderate darkening to the pages. Émile Manceau edited "Le Vigneron Champenois", the journal of the Champagne producers (later "Le Vigneron de Champagne"). From 1900 to 1929 he was also director of the Champagne Oenological Station, a viticultural laboratory at Fort Chabrol, Épernay. The station served both as a practical school of viticulture, training winegrowers in grafting techniques, and as a laboratory for studying rootstocks imported from America to combat mildew. Text in French. A scarce work. 358 pages. 35.5cm x 16.5cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 1391932588.

    . Première édition. Couverture souple d'origine. Guide sur la fabrication du champagne par le directeur de la « Station œnologique de Champagne ». La couverture est assez abîmée sur les bords et présente quelques déchirures réparées sur le dos. La couverture a été renforcée au niveau du bloc de texte. Les pages ne sont pas coupées. À l'intérieur, le livre est en bon état, propre, mais les pages sont légèrement jaunies. Émile Manceau a édité « Le Vigneron Champenois », le journal des producteurs de Champagne (plus tard « Le Vigneron de Champagne »). De 1900 à 1929, il a également été directeur de la Station œnologique de Champagne, un laboratoire viticole situé à Fort Chabrol, à Épernay. La station servait à la fois d'école pratique de viticulture, formant les viticulteurs aux techniques de greffage, et de laboratoire pour l'étude des porte-greffes importés d'Amérique pour lutter contre le mildiou. Texte en français. Ouvrage rare. 358 pages. 35,5 cm x 16,5 cm. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 1391932588.

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  • A rare book about white wine
    Vinification des Vins Blancs. by COSTE-FLORET, P.
    COSTE-FLORET, P.
    Vinification des Vins Blancs. Avec 36 figures dans le texte.

    Montpellier / Paris: Gamille Coulet / G. Masson, 1895. First edition. A work in the series "Bibliotheque du Progres Agricole et Viticole." A rare work in this original edition. The author deals exclusively with white wine (which is more complex than that of reds). Burgundy leather spine with simple gilt titles. Burgundy marbled boards. A little loss to the edges and corners, but overall is sound. The inside boards have some discolouration, ironically appears to be a red wine stain! The rest of the book are in very good condition, with moderate darkening to the pages, and a few minor stains / marks. Half title has a closed tear to the edge. Previous owners name to the title page.…

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    Montpellier / Paris: Gamille Coulet / G. Masson, 1895. First edition. A work in the series "Bibliotheque du Progres Agricole et Viticole." A rare work in this original edition. The author deals exclusively with white wine (which is more complex than that of reds). Burgundy leather spine with simple gilt titles. Burgundy marbled boards. A little loss to the edges and corners, but overall is sound. The inside boards have some discolouration, ironically appears to be a red wine stain! The rest of the book are in very good condition, with moderate darkening to the pages, and a few minor stains / marks. Half title has a closed tear to the edge. Previous owners name to the title page. Contents include Intermediate vinifications; whites of the Midi, wines of Saint Adrien; Regional whites; sparkling wines; specialist white wines; abnormalities and maladies of white wine; applications of heat in winemaking; mechanical equipment for cellars. 341 pages. Reference: Oberle Bachic library number 148. 20cm x 13.5cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 11542002.

    . Première édition. Ouvrage de la série « Bibliothèque du Progrès Agricole et Viticole ». Ouvrage rare dans cette édition originale. L'auteur traite exclusivement du vin blanc (qui est plus complexe que le vin rouge). Dos en cuir bordeaux avec titres dorés simples. Couverture marbrée bordeaux. Légères pertes aux bords et aux coins, mais dans l'ensemble, l'ouvrage est en bon état. Les plats intérieurs présentent une certaine décoloration, qui semble ironiquement être une tache de vin rouge ! Le reste du livre est en très bon état, avec un léger noircissement des pages et quelques taches/marques mineures. Le demi-titre présente une déchirure fermée sur le bord. Nom de l'ancien propriétaire sur la page de titre. Le contenu comprend : vinifications intermédiaires ; blancs du Midi, vins de Saint-Adrien ; les blancs régionaux ; les vins mousseux ; les vins blancs spécialisés ; les anomalies et maladies du vin blanc ; les applications de la chaleur dans la vinification ; les équipements mécaniques pour les caves. 341 pages. Référence : Oberle Bachic bibliothèque numéro 148. 20 cm x 13,5 cm. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 11542002.

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  • an original watercolour illustration for a book
    Wasser und Sumpfvogel by DITTRICH, Walter
    DITTRICH, Walter
    Wasser und Sumpfvogel

    1881. A watercolour entitled Water and marshbirds. Beautifully executed, would appear to be the original for a book illustration? 16 water and marsh birds are illustrated, including a swan and a flamingo. illustration is on art board and is sized 48cm x 31cm. It is presented under passe partout of 60cm x 40cm. To the bottom edge is a little marking. One of the birds (Grey Heron) has been neatly pasted onto the rest of the image. To the reverse of the passe partout is a photocopy of the artwork with the birds labelled in German. Dittrich, Walter: (1881 Haida - 1976 Rorgenwies/Eigeltingen) German watercolourist and book illustrator.

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  • Welches Papier ist das? by KOTTE, Hans.
    KOTTE, Hans.
    Welches Papier ist das?

    Dusseldorf: DPW Verlagsgesellschaft, 1982. A good complete and comprehensive reference work on paper identification and types, by Hans Kotte. This is the third, fully revised version, consisting of three volumes. This practical guide to identifying paper qualities, production methods, and applications, has contributions from experts like Heinz Fiedler, Dr. Emil Fischer, and Dr. Gustav Hagen. The set includes as a key feature a collection of 311 actual paper samples (Papiermustersammlung) for hands-on comparison. Half the book features an exhaustive "Papiersortenlexikon" covering varieties like Texoprint-Papier, Ziehkarton, and Frischhaltepapier. In red hardback boards, with a large number of paper samples etc in large wraparound - volume 3. Each has the details of the paper and the manufacturer printed to them. Volume…

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    Dusseldorf: DPW Verlagsgesellschaft, 1982. A good complete and comprehensive reference work on paper identification and types, by Hans Kotte. This is the third, fully revised version, consisting of three volumes. This practical guide to identifying paper qualities, production methods, and applications, has contributions from experts like Heinz Fiedler, Dr. Emil Fischer, and Dr. Gustav Hagen. The set includes as a key feature a collection of 311 actual paper samples (Papiermustersammlung) for hands-on comparison. Half the book features an exhaustive "Papiersortenlexikon" covering varieties like Texoprint-Papier, Ziehkarton, and Frischhaltepapier. In red hardback boards, with a large number of paper samples etc in large wraparound - volume 3. Each has the details of the paper and the manufacturer printed to them. Volume one and two include a dictionary of paper making definitions. For products and international terms, the name is also given in English. Originally issued in 1959, this updated set is in good condition with intact samples.

    . Un ouvrage de référence complet et exhaustif sur l'identification et les types de papier, par Hans Kotte. Il s'agit de la troisième édition, entièrement révisée, composée de trois volumes. Ce guide pratique, qui permet d'identifier les qualités de papier, les méthodes de production et les applications, bénéficie des contributions d'experts tels que Heinz Fiedler, le Dr Emil Fischer et le Dr Gustav Hagen. L'un des atouts majeurs de cet ensemble est la collection de 311 échantillons de papier (Papiermustersammlung) permettant une comparaison concrète. La moitié de l'ouvrage est consacrée à un « Papiersortenlexikon » exhaustif couvrant des variétés telles que le Texoprint-Papier, le Ziehkarton et le Frischhaltepapier. Reliure cartonnée rouge, avec un grand nombre d'échantillons de papier, etc., dans une grande jaquette - volume 3. Chaque échantillon porte les détails du papier et du fabricant. Les volumes un et deux comprennent un dictionnaire des définitions relatives à la fabrication du papier. Pour les produits et les termes internationaux, le nom est également donné en anglais. Publié à l'origine en 1959, cet ensemble mis à jour est en bon état et les échantillons sont intacts.

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