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  • Energy. by KASHKARI, Chaman
    KASHKARI, Chaman
    Energy. Resources, Demand, and Conservation, with special reference to India.

    New Dehli: Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co, 1975. First Edition. Scarce. In hardback red cloth. Inside original unclipped dust jacket. Energy resources affect socio-economic development. Dr Chaman Kashkari's book was written almost 50 years ago (1975) when it became obvious that the need to explore India's energy resources and conservation was on a steep curve in demand. It looks at energy on the micro as well as the macro level. With graphs and illustrations in b/w. Dust jacket has some nicks to edges but is overall good. Inside book is very clean and fresh looking. xvii, 231 pp. 240 x 160 mm (9½ x 6¼ inches).

    Book ID: 4685
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  • Institutiones Historico Physicae Regni Vegetabilis Praelectionibus Academicis Accommodatae by LUDWIG, Christiani Gottlied.
    LUDWIG, Christiani Gottlied.
    Institutiones Historico Physicae Regni Vegetabilis Praelectionibus Academicis Accommodatae Editio A;tera Aucta et Emendata

    Lipsiae [Leipzig]: Fridericum Gleditsch, 1757. A nice copy of this second, amended edition of Ludwig's work on the vegetable kingdom. Jourdan claimed that this was one of the best works to follow Linnaeus. Contemporary half leather binding, with gilt decoration to the spine. title label. A little rubbing to the edges, but substantially sound. Inside the front end paper has had a corner (presumably with a name) cut out. The rest of the book is in very good condition, with just a touch of darkening / foxing. [xiv], 264, [x]. pages. Complete. 19cm x 12cm. Text is in Latin.

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    Book ID: 4661
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  • A beautiful Art Deco collection of Anatomical Images
    Proportions du corps humain, début d'anatomie, expression et leurs applications. 36 leçons théoriques à l'usage des élèves du cours supérieur de décorations by SPEYBROUCK, Jos.
    SPEYBROUCK, Jos.
    Proportions du corps humain, début d'anatomie, expression et leurs applications. 36 leçons théoriques à l'usage des élèves du cours supérieur de décorations Proportieleer beginselen van ontileedkunde uitdrukkeingsleer en hunne toepassing. 36 theoretische lessen over teekenen ten gebruike van de studenten der heegere leergangen

    Anvers / Antwerpen: E.M. Maeyens / Maeyens uitgeverij, 1933. A beautiful copy of this rare work on anatomical design. Original folder with titles to the front in French and to the rear in Dutch. Inside are 6 separate parts with paper covers and a design by Speybrouck to the front of each. Inside each are 6 anatomical plates, in two colours, with text in Dutch and French to each. A large work, the plates are each 48cm x 32.5cm. The portfolio is in good, sound condition, with strong black ties to the open cover. Black cloth spine. There is a touch of marking to the covers only. Each of the parts are in good, clean condition. The paper covers…

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    Anvers / Antwerpen: E.M. Maeyens / Maeyens uitgeverij, 1933. A beautiful copy of this rare work on anatomical design. Original folder with titles to the front in French and to the rear in Dutch. Inside are 6 separate parts with paper covers and a design by Speybrouck to the front of each. Inside each are 6 anatomical plates, in two colours, with text in Dutch and French to each. A large work, the plates are each 48cm x 32.5cm. The portfolio is in good, sound condition, with strong black ties to the open cover. Black cloth spine. There is a touch of marking to the covers only. Each of the parts are in good, clean condition. The paper covers and the plates have only minor darkening. This seems to be a rare item. Conforms to WorldCat / FirstSearch OCLC: 14739641, which shows only three library holdings. All in the USA. There are no copies for sale at the time of Cataloguing, and auction records show only two sales. One incomplete, the other with a heavily damaged portfolio.

    . Bel exemplaire de cet ouvrage rare sur la conception anatomique. Chemise originale avec titres au recto en français et au verso en néerlandais. A l'intérieur se trouvent 6 parties séparées avec des couvertures en papier et un dessin de Speybrouck sur le devant de chaque partie. A l'intérieur de chaque partie se trouvent 6 planches anatomiques, en deux couleurs, avec un texte en néerlandais et en français pour chacune d'entre elles. Il s'agit d'un ouvrage de grande taille, les planches mesurant chacune 48 cm x 32,5 cm. Le portfolio est en bon état, avec de solides attaches noires sur la couverture ouverte. Le dos est en tissu noir. Il y a quelques marques sur les couvertures seulement. Chaque partie est en bon état, propre. Les couvertures en papier et les planches ne présentent qu'un léger assombrissement. Il s'agit d'un ouvrage rare. Conforme à WorldCat / FirstSearch OCLC : 14739641, qui n'indique que trois fonds de bibliothèque. Toutes aux États-Unis. Il n'y a pas d'exemplaires en vente au moment du catalogage, et les registres des ventes aux enchères n'indiquent que deux ventes. L'une est incomplète, l'autre est accompagnée d'un portfolio très endommagé.

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    Book ID: 4659
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  • Early support for Cold Water Swimming
    Medical Reports of the Effects of Water, Cold and Warm as a Remedy in Fever and Other Diseases by CURRIE, James
    CURRIE, James
    Medical Reports of the Effects of Water, Cold and Warm as a Remedy in Fever and Other Diseases Whether applied to the surface of the body or used internally.

    London: T. Cadell and W. Davies & W. Creech, 1805. A nice edition of this work. Two volumes bound as one. Volume one is a fourth edition. Volume two is a second edition. Original half tan leather with marbled boards. The boards and leather are a little rubbed, and appear to have had some restoration. Burgundy leather label with gilt titles. A little rubbing to the titles. Inside, the work bears the bookplate of Edward William Harcourt (1825-1891), Conservative Member of Parliament, naturalist and author of several books. Some foxing to the end papers. The rest of the book is clean and tidy throughout. The two volumes contain fresh prefaces and errata, and an appendix of 56 pages which…

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    London: T. Cadell and W. Davies & W. Creech, 1805. A nice edition of this work. Two volumes bound as one. Volume one is a fourth edition. Volume two is a second edition. Original half tan leather with marbled boards. The boards and leather are a little rubbed, and appear to have had some restoration. Burgundy leather label with gilt titles. A little rubbing to the titles. Inside, the work bears the bookplate of Edward William Harcourt (1825-1891), Conservative Member of Parliament, naturalist and author of several books. Some foxing to the end papers. The rest of the book is clean and tidy throughout. The two volumes contain fresh prefaces and errata, and an appendix of 56 pages which deals with issues in admitting fever patients to hospitals. Currie was the first doctor to use cold water in the treatment of fever. He favoured using sea water and showered patients with colder and colder water in an attempt to subdue fever. Incidentally, he also edited the first edition of Robert Burns poems and was a biographer of him. xx, [iv], 380, x,. vi, 284, 56, viii. pages. 220 by 140mm (8¾ by 5½ inches).

    . Une belle édition de cet ouvrage. Deux volumes reliés en un seul. Le premier volume est une quatrième édition. Le deuxième volume est une deuxième édition. Demi-cuir fauve d'origine avec des planches marbrées. Les planches et le cuir sont un peu frottés et semblent avoir été restaurés. Étiquette en cuir bourgogne avec titres dorés. Les titres sont un peu frottés. A l'intérieur, l'ouvrage porte l'ex-libris d'Edward William Harcourt (1825-1891), député conservateur, naturaliste et auteur de plusieurs livres. Quelques rousseurs sur les pages de garde. Le reste de l'ouvrage est propre et bien rangé. Les deux volumes contiennent des préfaces fraîches et des errata, ainsi qu'un appendice de 56 pages qui traite des problèmes liés à l'admission des patients fiévreux dans les hôpitaux. Currie a été le premier médecin à utiliser l'eau froide dans le traitement de la fièvre. Il privilégiait l'eau de mer et aspergeait les patients d'eau de plus en plus froide pour tenter d'apaiser la fièvre. Il a également édité la première édition des poèmes de Robert Burns et a été son biographe. xx, [iv], 380, x,. vi, 284, 56, viii. pages. 220 x 140 mm (8¾ x 5½ pouces).

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    Book ID: 4652
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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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  • Le Prix et Valeur des Medicaments tant simples que composez, desquels on se sert é la medecine by GUIBERT, Philbert
    GUIBERT, Philbert
    Le Prix et Valeur des Medicaments tant simples que composez, desquels on se sert é la medecine Derniere edition

    Paris: Jean Jost, 1632. A catalogue of medicines by Guibert, produced as part of his work "L'Apoticaire Charitable". Disbound. This copy begins at the title page. Pagination is 130-216. Complete in itself. After a brief introduction, the work is essentially a list of medicines with a little text about each one. First gather is detached, the rest of the text block holding together. Held in a green paper cover. The pages are slightly darkened, but clean. 140 x 80 mm (5½ x 3¼ inches).

    . Catalogue des médicaments de Guibert, réalisé dans le cadre de son ouvrage "L'Apoticaire Charitable". Délié. Cet exemplaire commence à la page de titre. La pagination est 130-216. Complet en soi. Après une brève introduction,…

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    Paris: Jean Jost, 1632. A catalogue of medicines by Guibert, produced as part of his work "L'Apoticaire Charitable". Disbound. This copy begins at the title page. Pagination is 130-216. Complete in itself. After a brief introduction, the work is essentially a list of medicines with a little text about each one. First gather is detached, the rest of the text block holding together. Held in a green paper cover. The pages are slightly darkened, but clean. 140 x 80 mm (5½ x 3¼ inches).

    . Catalogue des médicaments de Guibert, réalisé dans le cadre de son ouvrage "L'Apoticaire Charitable". Délié. Cet exemplaire commence à la page de titre. La pagination est 130-216. Complet en soi. Après une brève introduction, l'ouvrage est essentiellement une liste de médicaments avec un petit texte sur chacun d'eux. La première collection est détachée, le reste du bloc de texte se maintient ensemble. Les pages sont légèrement noircies, mais propres. 140 x 80 mm

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  • Le Microscope a la portée de tout le monde by BAKER, Henry
    BAKER, Henry
    Le Microscope a la portée de tout le monde Ou description, calcul & explication de la nature, de l'usage & de la force des meilleurs microscopes; avec les méthodes nécessaires.... le détail des découvertes... un grand nombre d'expériences & d'observations... Trad. de l'anglois...

    Paris: Chez Ch. A Jombert, 1754. First Thus (French translation). Contemporary full leather, with gilt decorated spine. Spine a little rubbed and stained, but still attractive. Lacks title label to the spine. Illustrated with 15 engraved plates (mostly folding). (Complete). These are of microscopes or observations made through them. Internally mainly clean and tidy throughout, with no major damage. The plates are clean and good impressions. There is a little staining to the corner of some of the pages. This was the only French edition of Baker's "Microscope made easy" published in 1742. This French edition was expanded from the English edition, with a section on Polyps and an addition engraving (of microscopes). This was described by "Microbiology Today"…

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    Paris: Chez Ch. A Jombert, 1754. First Thus (French translation). Contemporary full leather, with gilt decorated spine. Spine a little rubbed and stained, but still attractive. Lacks title label to the spine. Illustrated with 15 engraved plates (mostly folding). (Complete). These are of microscopes or observations made through them. Internally mainly clean and tidy throughout, with no major damage. The plates are clean and good impressions. There is a little staining to the corner of some of the pages. This was the only French edition of Baker's "Microscope made easy" published in 1742. This French edition was expanded from the English edition, with a section on Polyps and an addition engraving (of microscopes). This was described by "Microbiology Today" as the first Microscopy laboratory manual. Baker was central in popularising microscopes in the eighteenth century. Translation by Father Esprit Pezenas. Blake p.28 - Wellcome II.88 - Daumas scientific instruments. p.215 & 300 - Poggendorff 91 - Nissen 202. Pagination: xvii, [ii], 356 pages. 200 by 120mm (7¾ by 4¾ inches). Conforms to FirstSeach / OCLC: 14335924.

    . Premier exemplaire (traduction française). Plein cuir de l'époque, dos décoré en doré. Le dos est un peu frotté et taché, mais reste attrayant. Manque l'étiquette de titre au dos. Illustré de 15 planches gravées (la plupart dépliantes). (Complet). Celles-ci représentent des microscopes ou des observations faites à l'aide de ceux-ci. A l'intérieur, l'ouvrage est propre et bien rangé, sans dommages majeurs. Les planches sont propres et de bonnes impressions. Il y a une petite tache au coin de certaines pages. Il s'agit de la seule édition française de l'ouvrage de Baker "Microscope made easy" publié en 1742. Cette édition française a été augmentée par rapport à l'édition anglaise, avec une section sur les polypes et une gravure supplémentaire (de microscopes). Elle a été décrite par "Microbiology Today" comme le premier manuel de laboratoire de microscopie. Baker a joué un rôle central dans la popularisation des microscopes au dix-huitième siècle. Traduction du Père Esprit Pezenas. Blake p.28 - Wellcome II.88 - Daumas scientific instruments. p.215 & 300 - Poggendorff 91 - Nissen 202. Pagination : xvii, [ii], 356 pages. 200 par 120mm (7¾ par 4¾ pouces). Conforme à FirstSeach / OCLC : 14335924.

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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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  • Le Vin de Campagne by LEGRAND, N.E.
    LEGRAND, N.E.
    Le Vin de Campagne

    Reims: Matot-Braine, 1896. First edition. pale green soft back with red and black printing and design to the front cover. loss to the top edge of the front cover. Staining to the rear cover. Some cracking to the spine. Internally clean but with slight darkening to the pages. illustrations and a double-page map in the text. Contents: history of champagne wine; phylloxera; the champagne vineyard; the trade in sparkling champagne wines; counterfeits abroad; handling of champagne wines; the art of drinking champagne wine; judgements against counterfeits; list of Champagne houses. 78 pages. 200 by 135mm.

    . Première édition. Dos souple vert pâle avec impression et motifs rouges et noirs sur la couverture. Taches sur la couverture arrière. Quelques…

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    Reims: Matot-Braine, 1896. First edition. pale green soft back with red and black printing and design to the front cover. loss to the top edge of the front cover. Staining to the rear cover. Some cracking to the spine. Internally clean but with slight darkening to the pages. illustrations and a double-page map in the text. Contents: history of champagne wine; phylloxera; the champagne vineyard; the trade in sparkling champagne wines; counterfeits abroad; handling of champagne wines; the art of drinking champagne wine; judgements against counterfeits; list of Champagne houses. 78 pages. 200 by 135mm.

    . Première édition. Dos souple vert pâle avec impression et motifs rouges et noirs sur la couverture. Taches sur la couverture arrière. Quelques craquelures au dos. L'intérieur est propre mais les pages sont légèrement assombries. Le texte contient des illustrations et une carte à double page. Contenu : histoire du vin de champagne ; phylloxéra ; le vignoble de champagne ; le commerce des vins de champagne mousseux ; les contrefaçons à l'étranger ; la manipulation des vins de champagne ; l'art de boire le vin de champagne ; les jugements contre les contrefaçons ; la liste des maisons de champagne. 78 pages. 200 x 135 mm.

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  • A Cabinet of Quadrupeds with historical and scientific descriptions; by CHURCH, John
    CHURCH, John
    A Cabinet of Quadrupeds with historical and scientific descriptions; Consisting of highly-finished engravings, by James Tookey.

    London: Darton and Harvey, 1805. First Edition. Two volumes bound as one. With titles, two engraved titles and 84 copper plate engravings (complete). The plates with decorative animal illustrations by J. Tookey after J. Ibbetson. Half calf binding with brown boards. The boards are somewhat stained. The binding is rubbed to the corners and edges. The gilt decoration and titles to the spine are still attractive though. Has the ownership signature of G. Goldney, Buckfield to the front end paper. Small bookshop stamp of Paul A Struck of New York to the inside board. Some of the pages and plates have light water staining (a couple there is more distinct staining), and there is light foxing in places. Pages…

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    London: Darton and Harvey, 1805. First Edition. Two volumes bound as one. With titles, two engraved titles and 84 copper plate engravings (complete). The plates with decorative animal illustrations by J. Tookey after J. Ibbetson. Half calf binding with brown boards. The boards are somewhat stained. The binding is rubbed to the corners and edges. The gilt decoration and titles to the spine are still attractive though. Has the ownership signature of G. Goldney, Buckfield to the front end paper. Small bookshop stamp of Paul A Struck of New York to the inside board. Some of the pages and plates have light water staining (a couple there is more distinct staining), and there is light foxing in places. Pages a touch darkened. Overall, a nice copy though. Unpaginated. Julius Caesar Ibbetson (1759-1817), was a Yorkshire painter noted for his rural scenes and depictions of animals. This is the first printing of an important work of natural history, which was re-printed in 1848/9. 330 by 260mm (13 by 10¼ inches).

    . Première édition. Deux volumes reliés en un seul. Avec les titres, deux titres gravés et 84 gravures sur cuivre (complètes). Les planches avec des illustrations d'animaux décoratifs par J. Tookey d'après J. Ibbetson. Reliure en demi-veau avec des planches brunes. Les planches sont légèrement tachées. Les coins et les bords de la reliure sont frottés. La décoration et les titres dorés au dos sont encore attrayants. La signature de G. Goldney, Buckfield, figure sur la première page de garde. Petit cachet de librairie de Paul A Struck of New York à l'intérieur de la planche. Certaines pages et planches présentent de légères taches d'eau (quelques taches plus nettes) et de légères rousseurs par endroits. Les pages sont un peu noircies. Dans l'ensemble, un bel exemplaire. Non paginé. Julius Caesar Ibbetson (1759-1817) était un peintre du Yorkshire connu pour ses scènes rurales et ses représentations d'animaux. Il s'agit de la première impression d'un important ouvrage d'histoire naturelle, qui a été réimprimé en 1848/9. 330 x 260 mm.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Acoustique biologique. Phénomènes physiques de la phonation et de l'audition by GAVARRET, J.
    GAVARRET, J.
    Acoustique biologique. Phénomènes physiques de la phonation et de l'audition Avec 100 figures dans le texte

    Paris: G. Masson, 1877. First edition. Original pale green soft covers with an engraving of a sound machine to the front cover. Covers are sound but a little chipped to the corners of the front and rear covers. The spine has been reinforced. The binding has clearly been split at some point, but is now restored. two very small worm holes to the soft covers and title pages. The book itself is clean and tidy throughout, but with light foxing spots. Contents: Preliminary concepts I. Mode of sound propagation. Speed ​​of sound propagation. Reflection of sound. Refraction of sound II. Sound qualities. Musical intervals. Range. Musical scale. Harmonic sounds III. Vibrations of gases, solids and liquids. Vibration form IV.…

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    Paris: G. Masson, 1877. First edition. Original pale green soft covers with an engraving of a sound machine to the front cover. Covers are sound but a little chipped to the corners of the front and rear covers. The spine has been reinforced. The binding has clearly been split at some point, but is now restored. two very small worm holes to the soft covers and title pages. The book itself is clean and tidy throughout, but with light foxing spots. Contents: Preliminary concepts I. Mode of sound propagation. Speed ​​of sound propagation. Reflection of sound. Refraction of sound II. Sound qualities. Musical intervals. Range. Musical scale. Harmonic sounds III. Vibrations of gases, solids and liquids. Vibration form IV. Superposition of vibratory movements. Sound wave interference. Faculty of ear analysis. Simple, compound, complex sounds V. Analysis of sounds by the phenomenon of influence and by the ear VI. On the timbre of musical sounds (string and wind instruments) VII. Of phonation VIII. Hearing Note A. Speed ​​of sound propagation Note B. Vibrations of solid bodies Note C. Theories of phonation (from Hippocrates to Louis Vacher) Note D. Mechanism of the apparatus for transmitting the vibratory movement of the tympanic membrane to the liquid of the labyrinth. 600 pages. 225 by 140mm (8¾ by 5½ inches).

    . Première édition. Couvertures souples originales vert pâle avec une gravure d'une machine à son sur la couverture avant. Les couvertures sont saines, mais les coins des couvertures avant et arrière sont légèrement ébréchés. Le dos a été renforcé. La reliure a manifestement été fendue à un moment donné, mais elle est maintenant restaurée. Deux très petits trous de vers sur les couvertures souples et les pages de titre. Le livre lui-même est propre et bien rangé, mais présente de légères rousseurs. Table des matières : Concepts préliminaires I. Mode de propagation du son. Vitesse de propagation du son. Réflexion du son. Réfraction du son II. Qualités du son. Intervalles musicaux. Gamme. Échelle musicale. Sons harmoniques III. Vibrations des gaz, des solides et des liquides. Forme des vibrations IV. Superposition des mouvements vibratoires. Interférence des ondes sonores. Faculté d'analyse de l'oreille. Sons simples, composés, complexes V. Analyse des sons par le phénomène d'influence et par l'oreille VI. Sur le timbre des sons musicaux (instruments à cordes et à vent) VII. De la phonation VIII. L'audition Note A. Vitesse de propagation du son Note B. Vibrations des corps solides Note C. Théories de la phonation (d'Hippocrate à Louis Vacher) Note D. Mécanisme de l'appareil de transmission du mouvement vibratoire du tympan au liquide du labyrinthe. 600 pages. 225 x 140 mm

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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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  • 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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  • Les Albums du "Petit Mécano" - L'AutoPour faire connaître à la jeunesse tous les secrets de l'automobile by GARCIN-JO
    GARCIN-JO
    Les Albums du "Petit Mécano" - L'AutoPour faire connaître à la jeunesse tous les secrets de l'automobile

    Paris: Hachette, 1930. First Edition. A nice copy of this humorous illustrated guide to the motor car. illustrated publisher's cardboard. Plain red canvas spine, front cover illustrated in colour, illustrations to every page, including a large double-page spread featuring an automobile chassis to the centre pages. 32 pages. Slight marking to the front board. The cover and pages are slightly darkened, particularly to the edges, but without any significant damage. It appears that the book has been re-sewn at some point, as the sewn binding is bright and clean to the central pages. A nice copy. 300 x 215 mm

    . Première édition. Un bel exemplaire de ce guide humoristique illustré sur l'automobile. Carton illustré de l'éditeur. Dos toilé…

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    Paris: Hachette, 1930. First Edition. A nice copy of this humorous illustrated guide to the motor car. illustrated publisher's cardboard. Plain red canvas spine, front cover illustrated in colour, illustrations to every page, including a large double-page spread featuring an automobile chassis to the centre pages. 32 pages. Slight marking to the front board. The cover and pages are slightly darkened, particularly to the edges, but without any significant damage. It appears that the book has been re-sewn at some point, as the sewn binding is bright and clean to the central pages. A nice copy. 300 x 215 mm

    . Première édition. Un bel exemplaire de ce guide humoristique illustré sur l'automobile. Carton illustré de l'éditeur. Dos toilé rouge uni, couverture illustrée en couleurs, illustrations à chaque page, dont une grande double page présentant un châssis d'automobile aux pages centrales. 32 pages. Légère marque sur la première page. La couverture et les pages sont légèrement assombries, en particulier sur les bords, mais sans dommages importants. Il semble que le livre ait été recousu à un moment donné, car la reliure cousue est brillante et propre sur les pages centrales. Un bel exemplaire. 300 x 215 mm

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  • Anthologie du vin et de L'ivresse en Islam by CHEBEL, Malek
    CHEBEL, Malek
    Anthologie du vin et de L'ivresse en Islam

    Paris: Seuil, 2004. First edition. A lovely anthology of Islamic writings about wine and drunkeness. Burgundy cloth covers with yellow printed design and titles. Clean and tidy boards. Slight mark to the rear board. Internally clean and tidy throughout. Attractive black and white illustrations. 375, [viii] pages. 190 by 140mm (7½ by 5½ inches).

    . Première édition. Une belle anthologie d'écrits islamiques sur le vin et l'ivresse. Couvertures en tissu bourgogne avec des motifs et des titres imprimés en jaune. Les planches sont propres et bien rangées. Légère marque au dos de la couverture. L'intérieur de l'ouvrage est propre et soigné. Illustrations attrayantes en noir et blanc. 375, [viii] pages. 190 x 140 mm

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  • Scarce description and plates of Paris Ballooning
    Le Grand Ballon Captif a Vapeur de M. Henry Giffard by TISSANDIER, Gaston
    TISSANDIER, Gaston
    Le Grand Ballon Captif a Vapeur de M. Henry Giffard Cour des Tuileries, Paris 1878

    Paris: G. Masson. First edition, published July 1878. A popular account of Giffard's tethered balloon (installed for the 1878 Universal Exhibition in Paris. Its capacity was 50 people, who could travel to a height of 500 m. This was the first time that most people could see Paris from above, and it is estimated that 35,000 people took the flight. The balloon was lowered using a steam winch.) First published July 1878, reprints were required in September 1878, and in 1879. Original pale green soft covers with text to the front cover and a panorama of Paris from a balloon to the rear cover. The covers are a little foxed, and there is a small amount of lost to…

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    Paris: G. Masson. First edition, published July 1878. A popular account of Giffard's tethered balloon (installed for the 1878 Universal Exhibition in Paris. Its capacity was 50 people, who could travel to a height of 500 m. This was the first time that most people could see Paris from above, and it is estimated that 35,000 people took the flight. The balloon was lowered using a steam winch.) First published July 1878, reprints were required in September 1878, and in 1879. Original pale green soft covers with text to the front cover and a panorama of Paris from a balloon to the rear cover. The covers are a little foxed, and there is a small amount of lost to the base of the spine. This has been neatly repaired with archival tape. Frontis of a tethered ballon. Title page with pencilled date and inscription to the top. Internally, the book is clean and tidy, with a little foxing occasionally only. In addition to the frontis there are 2 double page engravings, and 13 single page engraved plates. Plus numerous other illustrations (some full page) 39 illustrations in total. 68 pages. A nice, original and complete copy of a scarce piece of ballooning history. 225 by 140mm (8¾ by 5½ inches).

    . Première édition, publiée en juillet 1878. Un récit populaire sur le ballon captif de Giffard (installé pour l'Exposition universelle de 1878 à Paris), dont la capacité était de 50 personnes, qui pouvaient voyager jusqu'à 500 m de hauteur. Sa capacité était de 50 personnes, qui pouvaient voyager jusqu'à une hauteur de 500 m. C'était la première fois que la plupart des gens pouvaient voir Paris d'en haut, et on estime que 35 000 personnes ont pris le vol. Le ballon est descendu à l'aide d'un treuil à vapeur). Publié pour la première fois en juillet 1878, des réimpressions ont été nécessaires en septembre 1878 et en 1879. Couvertures souples originales vert pâle avec texte sur la couverture avant et un panorama de Paris vu d'un ballon sur la couverture arrière. Les couvertures sont un peu roussies et il y a une petite perte à la base de la colonne vertébrale. Elle a été soigneusement réparée avec du ruban adhésif d'archivage. Frontis d'un ballon attaché. Page de titre avec date et inscription au crayon en haut. L'intérieur du livre est propre et bien rangé, avec quelques rousseurs occasionnelles. En plus du frontis, il y a 2 gravures en double page, et 13 planches gravées en simple page. Plus de nombreuses autres illustrations (certaines en pleine page) 39 illustrations au total. 68 pages. Un bel exemplaire original et complet d'une pièce rare de l'histoire de la montgolfière. 225 x 140 mm

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  • Beautes de l'histoire naturelle de Buffon, ou Lecons sur les moeurs et sur l'industrie des animaux, par L. Cotte by BUFFON, Georges-Louis Leclerc., Lacépède, Étienne de., & Cotte, Louis.
    BUFFON, Georges-Louis Leclerc., Lacépède, Étienne de., & Cotte, Louis.
    Beautes de l'histoire naturelle de Buffon, ou Lecons sur les moeurs et sur l'industrie des animaux, par L. Cotte Complete in two volumes

    Paris: Impr. de A. Delalain, 1819. Second edition. 2 volumes. Complete. Contemporary full leather bindings with gilt to burgundy labels. The bindings are a little rubbed, but still sound. Volume I deals with quadrupeds, viviparous and oviparous, Reptiles and Fish. Volume II with Birds and insects. Pages and plates are clean and tidy, with just a little darkening. 22 plates contain 174 figures, across the two volumes (13 in volume I and 9 in Volume 2). The 1st edition appeared in 1799, without Buffon's name, under the title "Leçons d'histoire naturelle." 16, 276., 12, 420 pages. 170 by 100mm (6¾ by 4 inches).

    . Deuxième édition. 2 volumes. Complets. Reliures contemporaines en plein cuir avec étiquettes dorées sur fond…

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    Paris: Impr. de A. Delalain, 1819. Second edition. 2 volumes. Complete. Contemporary full leather bindings with gilt to burgundy labels. The bindings are a little rubbed, but still sound. Volume I deals with quadrupeds, viviparous and oviparous, Reptiles and Fish. Volume II with Birds and insects. Pages and plates are clean and tidy, with just a little darkening. 22 plates contain 174 figures, across the two volumes (13 in volume I and 9 in Volume 2). The 1st edition appeared in 1799, without Buffon's name, under the title "Leçons d'histoire naturelle." 16, 276., 12, 420 pages. 170 by 100mm (6¾ by 4 inches).

    . Deuxième édition. 2 volumes. Complets. Reliures contemporaines en plein cuir avec étiquettes dorées sur fond bordeaux. Les reliures sont un peu frottées, mais restent saines. Le volume I traite des quadrupèdes, vivipares et ovipares, des reptiles et des poissons. Le volume II traite des oiseaux et des insectes. Les pages et les planches sont propres et nettes, avec juste un petit assombrissement. 22 planches contiennent 174 figures, réparties sur les deux volumes (13 dans le volume I et 9 dans le volume 2). La première édition est parue en 1799, sans le nom de Buffon, sous le titre "Leçons d'histoire naturelle". 16, 276. 12, 420 pages. 170 x 100 mm

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