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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

    Book ID: 4267
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  • ORTHOPEDIE; Deviations du rachis | Mal de pott | Luxations congenitales | Coxalgie by RAINALL Freres, Leon & Jules
    RAINALL Freres, Leon & Jules
    ORTHOPEDIE; Deviations du rachis | Mal de pott | Luxations congenitales | Coxalgie Colour Plates only / Plaques de couleur uniquement.

    Paris: Masson et Cie. This work on orthopaedia, published in 1901, was part history of orthopaedics, and part medical corset catalogue. It stated that it included 98 gravures, but most of these are black and white vignettes. The work contained 11 full colour lithographic plates engraved by LARTAUD and printed by Geny-Gros. A scarce item, the best example seems to be that of the Wellcome Collection (K30262). They also show the same 11 plates. The plates are in good, clean condition, with just a touch of foxing spots here and there. The reverse shows where each has been removed from the original book. (Not by us of course). 11 pages. 270 by 190mm (10¾ by 7½ inches).

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    Paris: Masson et Cie. This work on orthopaedia, published in 1901, was part history of orthopaedics, and part medical corset catalogue. It stated that it included 98 gravures, but most of these are black and white vignettes. The work contained 11 full colour lithographic plates engraved by LARTAUD and printed by Geny-Gros. A scarce item, the best example seems to be that of the Wellcome Collection (K30262). They also show the same 11 plates. The plates are in good, clean condition, with just a touch of foxing spots here and there. The reverse shows where each has been removed from the original book. (Not by us of course). 11 pages. 270 by 190mm (10¾ by 7½ inches).

    . Cet ouvrage sur l'orthopédie, publié en 1901, était à la fois une histoire de l'orthopédie et un catalogue de corsets médicaux. Il est indiqué qu'il comprend 98 gravures, mais la plupart d'entre elles sont des vignettes en noir et blanc. L'ouvrage contient 11 planches lithographiques en couleurs gravées par LARTAUD et imprimées par Geny-Gros. Il s'agit d'une pièce rare, dont le meilleur exemplaire semble être celui de la Wellcome Collection (K30262). Il s'agit des mêmes 11 planches. Les planches sont en bon état, propres, avec juste quelques rousseurs ici et là. Le verso montre l'endroit où chaque planche a été retirée du livre original. (Pas par nous bien sûr). 11 pages. 270 x 190 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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  • 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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  • Practical Wildfowling: A Complete Guide to the Art of the Fowler by FALLON, W. J.
    FALLON, W. J.
    Practical Wildfowling: A Complete Guide to the Art of the Fowler With descriptions of the various birds usually met with. Second edition, revised and greatly enlarged.

    London: L. Upcott Gill, 1907. Original buckram with gilt vignette and titles to front board. titles to spine. Spine a little faded, and a slight stain to the front board. Period adverts as end papers. The book itself is clean and tidy throughout, with a little darkening to the pages only. Decent copy. 248, 20 pp. (adverts to rear). 190 x 130 mm (7½ x 5 inches).

    . Bougran original avec vignette et titres dorés sur la première planche. titres au dos. Le dos est un peu décoloré, et une légère tache est présente sur le premier plat. Des publicités d'époque font office de pages de garde. Le livre lui-même est propre et bien rangé, avec un léger assombrissement…

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    London: L. Upcott Gill, 1907. Original buckram with gilt vignette and titles to front board. titles to spine. Spine a little faded, and a slight stain to the front board. Period adverts as end papers. The book itself is clean and tidy throughout, with a little darkening to the pages only. Decent copy. 248, 20 pp. (adverts to rear). 190 x 130 mm (7½ x 5 inches).

    . Bougran original avec vignette et titres dorés sur la première planche. titres au dos. Le dos est un peu décoloré, et une légère tache est présente sur le premier plat. Des publicités d'époque font office de pages de garde. Le livre lui-même est propre et bien rangé, avec un léger assombrissement des pages seulement. Exemplaire décent. 248, 20 pp. (publicités au dos). 190 x 130 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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  • an original watercolour illustration for a book
    Tauben by DITTRICH, Walter
    DITTRICH, Walter
    Tauben

    na: A watercolour entitled Pigeons. Circa 1950 Beautifully executed, would appear to be the original for a book illustration? 14 pigeons are illustrated. illustration is on art board and is sized 30cm x 26cm. It is presented under passe partout of 41cm x 37cm. in excellent condition. Hidden by the cards are the book edge / printing markers. 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Observations de medecine, contenant la guerison de plusieurs maladies considerables by de SAINT HILAIRE, le Sieur
    de SAINT HILAIRE, le Sieur
    Observations de medecine, contenant la guerison de plusieurs maladies considerables Avec la maniere de bien préparer & administrer les remedes. Nouvelle edition

    Paris: Chez Laurent D'Houry, 1699. New edition. A scarce medical work. No copies available to purchase at time of cataloguing. FirstSearch records only one library copy in a Parisian Medical Library. Half leather with mottled boards. The leather spine is attractive, with gilt titles, a little rubbed and spotted. Cracked to hinges but holding well. The boards are somewhat rubbed, with part of the paper of the front board lacking. Surprisingly, the title was obviously written on the card below (Unless the papers was added later and then deteriorated. Internally clean and tidy throughout. vignettes to the two section headings. Printer's vignette to title page. This new edition was printed 10 years after the first edition, which was published…

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    Paris: Chez Laurent D'Houry, 1699. New edition. A scarce medical work. No copies available to purchase at time of cataloguing. FirstSearch records only one library copy in a Parisian Medical Library. Half leather with mottled boards. The leather spine is attractive, with gilt titles, a little rubbed and spotted. Cracked to hinges but holding well. The boards are somewhat rubbed, with part of the paper of the front board lacking. Surprisingly, the title was obviously written on the card below (Unless the papers was added later and then deteriorated. Internally clean and tidy throughout. vignettes to the two section headings. Printer's vignette to title page. This new edition was printed 10 years after the first edition, which was published by Hilaire Foucault with no author stated, although this has been attributed by some bibliographies to Pierre Betbeder. [20]-283- [7] p. ; In-12. OCLC: 758877126. 155 x 90mm (6 by 3½ inches).

    . Nouvelle édition. Un ouvrage médical rare. Aucun exemplaire disponible à l'achat au moment du catalogage. FirstSearch ne signale qu'un seul exemplaire dans une bibliothèque médicale parisienne. Demi-cuir et planches mouchetées. Le dos en cuir est attrayant, avec des titres dorés, un peu frotté et taché. Les charnières sont fissurées mais tiennent bien. Les planches sont quelque peu frottées, avec une partie du papier de la première planche manquante. Il est surprenant de constater que le titre a été écrit sur la carte en dessous (à moins que le papier n'ait été ajouté plus tard et qu'il se soit détérioré par la suite). L'intérieur de l'ouvrage est propre et bien rangé. Les deux titres de section sont ornés d'une vignette. Vignette de l'imprimeur sur la page de titre. Cette nouvelle édition a été imprimée 10 ans après la première édition, publiée par Hilaire Foucault sans mention d'auteur, bien que certaines bibliographies l'aient attribué à Pierre Betbeder. [20]-283- [7] p. ; In-12. OCLC : 758877126. 155 x 90mm

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  • Leonardo da Vinci, Codex Leicester: a masterpiece of science. by DA VINCI, Leonardo
    DA VINCI, Leonardo
    Leonardo da Vinci, Codex Leicester: a masterpiece of science.

    New York: American Museum of Natural History, 1996. After the acquisition of the "Codex Leicester" by Bill Gates in 1994, it was first shown in an exhibition held at the American Museum of Natural History, New York. Named after Thomas Coke - once Earl of Leicester who purchased it in 1717 - this became the most expensive manuscript ever sold. 178 pages - including numerous facsimiles. Still in the publisher's shrinkwrap so has never been opened. 280 x 250 mm (11 x 9¾ inches).

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