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  • Graphic Illustrations of the Most Prominent Features of the French Capital; by DEMMARCHY, Pierre Antoine; (painter) Porter, S.; Angus; Sparrow; I. Dadley. (Engravers)
    DEMMARCHY, Pierre Antoine; (painter) Porter, S.; Angus; Sparrow; I. Dadley. (Engravers)
    Graphic Illustrations of the Most Prominent Features of the French Capital; With Characteristic Figures in the Foregrounds Comprised in Twelve Stroke Engravings, From Accurate Designs Taken in Paris During the Imperial Reign of Buonaparte

    London: Howlett and Brimmer, 1816. First edition. A majestic work, showing the renewed Paris of Napoleon in all its glory. Complete. Illustrated with 12 double-page engravings. Panoramic views include: the Military School and the Church of the Invalides; View of Paris from the South Boulevard; View of Paris from Montmartre; South View of the Old and New Louvre; The Mint and The Façade of the Louvre; View of La Place de la Concorde; The Garden of the West Front of the Tuileries; Palace of the Tuileries Facing La Place du Carrousel; Garden of the Tuileries; The Luxembourg or Palais du Senat with the Gardens; The Elysian Fields, Distant Gardens of the Tuileries; Entrance to Les Champs Élysées and La…

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    London: Howlett and Brimmer, 1816. First edition. A majestic work, showing the renewed Paris of Napoleon in all its glory. Complete. Illustrated with 12 double-page engravings. Panoramic views include: the Military School and the Church of the Invalides; View of Paris from the South Boulevard; View of Paris from Montmartre; South View of the Old and New Louvre; The Mint and The Façade of the Louvre; View of La Place de la Concorde; The Garden of the West Front of the Tuileries; Palace of the Tuileries Facing La Place du Carrousel; Garden of the Tuileries; The Luxembourg or Palais du Senat with the Gardens; The Elysian Fields, Distant Gardens of the Tuileries; Entrance to Les Champs Élysées and La Place de la Concorde. There appear to have been two versions printed. This version - which was the engravings only, There was also another version, printed simultaneously, with letterpress text to one leaf to accompany the smaller engravings (they are about half the size of our engravings). This latter published by Harper & Co. Original paper covered boards. These have black text within a decorated border, and red leather spine. The boards are somewhat rubbed, and have staining to them (particularly the front board). Still sturdy though. Title page, 12 double leaf plates with blank reverse. These are still very attractive, but have some water staining to the edges - particularly of the later pages. This is faded a little, and does not really affect the plates. Conforms to OCLC: 181773865 which FirstSearch records only one library copy at McMaster in California. The original paintings have been attributed to Pierre-Antoine Demachy (1723-1807) left a large number of views of Paris, and who showed a particular interest in Napoleon's major architectural improvements. 430 by 380mm (17 by 15 inches).

    . Première édition. Un ouvrage majestueux, montrant le Paris rénové de Napoléon dans toute sa splendeur. Complet. Illustré de 12 gravures à double page. Les vues panoramiques comprennent : L'école militaire et l'église des Invalides ; Vue de Paris depuis le boulevard sud ; Vue de Paris depuis Montmartre ; Vue sud de l'ancien et du nouveau Louvre ; La Monnaie et la façade du Louvre ; Vue de la place de la Concorde ; Le jardin de la façade ouest des Tuileries ; Palais des Tuileries face à la place du Carrousel ; Jardin des Tuileries ; Le Luxembourg ou Palais du Senat avec les jardins ; Les champs élyséens, jardins lointains des Tuileries ; Entrée des Champs Élysées et de la place de la Concorde. Il semble qu'il y ait eu deux versions imprimées. Il y eut également une autre version, imprimée simultanément, avec un texte en typographie sur une feuille pour accompagner les gravures plus petites (elles ont environ la moitié de la taille de nos gravures). Cette dernière a été publiée par Harper & Co. Tableaux originaux recouverts de papier. Le texte est en noir dans une bordure décorée et le dos est en cuir rouge. Les planches sont quelque peu frottées et présentent des taches (en particulier sur la première planche). L'ouvrage est néanmoins solide. Page de titre, 12 planches à double feuille avec un verso vierge. Celles-ci sont encore très attrayantes, mais présentent quelques taches d'eau sur les bords, en particulier sur les dernières pages. Ces taches sont un peu estompées et n'affectent pas vraiment les planches. Conforme à OCLC : 181773865 dont FirstSearch ne signale qu'un seul exemplaire de bibliothèque à McMaster en Californie. Les peintures originales ont été attribuées à Pierre-Antoine Demachy (1723-1807) qui a laissé un grand nombre de vues de Paris et qui a montré un intérêt particulier pour les améliorations architecturales majeures de Napoléon. 430 x 380 mm.

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  • Hotel Formentor, Mallorca, Iles Baleares. by ALO, Charles Jean Hallo
    ALO, Charles Jean Hallo
    Hotel Formentor, Mallorca, Iles Baleares.

    Orleans: Chemins de Fer d'Orléans et du Midi, 1929. Original colour lithograph on papier Japon. First Edition. Two very small closed tears. The hotel Formentor is at Port de Pollença, in Mallorca. 200 by 120mm (7¾ by 4¾ inches). A film, entitled Formentor, el mar de las palabras, was made in 2020 about the history of the beautiful northern headland of Mallorca, the only 5 star hotel ever built there, and the people it attracted from all over the world. 200 x 120 mm (7¾ x 4¾ inches).

    . Lithographie originale en couleurs sur papier Japon. Deux très petites déchirures fermées. L'hôtel Formentor se trouve à Port de Pollença, à Majorque. 200 x 120 mm (7¾ x 4¾ pouces).…

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    Orleans: Chemins de Fer d'Orléans et du Midi, 1929. Original colour lithograph on papier Japon. First Edition. Two very small closed tears. The hotel Formentor is at Port de Pollença, in Mallorca. 200 by 120mm (7¾ by 4¾ inches). A film, entitled Formentor, el mar de las palabras, was made in 2020 about the history of the beautiful northern headland of Mallorca, the only 5 star hotel ever built there, and the people it attracted from all over the world. 200 x 120 mm (7¾ x 4¾ inches).

    . Lithographie originale en couleurs sur papier Japon. Deux très petites déchirures fermées. L'hôtel Formentor se trouve à Port de Pollença, à Majorque. 200 x 120 mm (7¾ x 4¾ pouces). Un film, intitulé Formentor, el mar de las palabras, a été réalisé en 2020 sur l'histoire de ce magnifique promontoire du nord de Majorque, sur le seul hôtel 5 étoiles qui y a été construit et sur les personnes qu'il a attirées du monde entier. 200 x 120 mm

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    Book ID: 4107
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  • Kaart van het gebied in het noorden van Nederland getroffen door de overstromingen in 1825. by MAASKAMP, E
    MAASKAMP, E
    Kaart van het gebied in het noorden van Nederland getroffen door de overstromingen in 1825.

    Amsterdam: E Maaskamp, 1825. Map of the area around the Zuiderzee and in the north of the Netherlands affected by the flooding in February 1825. The flooded areas are colored blue. Part of a series of five maps of the affected areas.
    This map is based on Maaskamp's map of Les Provinces du Nord found in his Pocket atlas of the Kingdom of the Netherlands published in 1821. There is an additional title printed and the flooded areas are additionally coloured. Overall in very good condition, with some darkening around the folds. The blue indicating the flooded areas is somewhat faded, but still visible.

    The February flood of 1825, also known in Germany as the Great Hallig Flood…

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    Amsterdam: E Maaskamp, 1825. Map of the area around the Zuiderzee and in the north of the Netherlands affected by the flooding in February 1825. The flooded areas are colored blue. Part of a series of five maps of the affected areas.
    This map is based on Maaskamp's map of Les Provinces du Nord found in his Pocket atlas of the Kingdom of the Netherlands published in 1821. There is an additional title printed and the flooded areas are additionally coloured. Overall in very good condition, with some darkening around the folds. The blue indicating the flooded areas is somewhat faded, but still visible.

    The February flood of 1825, also known in Germany as the Great Hallig Flood (Große Halligflut), was a devastating flood that occurred from 3 to 5 February 1825 on the North Sea coast, in which about 800 people were drowned.
    In the Netherlands, the February flood was the worst natural disaster of the 19th century. Most of the dead and the worst damage was in Groningen, Friesland and Overijssel. The reaction at national level was quite similar to that during the flood of 1953; yet the event was surprisingly quickly forgotten once the damage had been repaired and had no political or engineering consequences. It needed the disaster of 1953 in order for a delta law to be passed and to improve coastal protection significantly.

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    Book ID: 2185
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  • Kent by CARY, John
    CARY, John
    Kent

    London: J. Cary, 1793. An engraved map of Kent, hand coloured in outline. The detail from Cary's atlas for Kent is visible and legible to the verso. Framed in a simple pale green mounting board. Protected by acid free plastic. John Cary worked from London as a mapmaker, engraver and publisher, towards the last quarter of the 18th century up to around 1830. His "New and Correct English Atlas", first published around 1776, was a benchmark in British topography. He used Copper plates for all his work, despite steel engraving becoming more common at this stage.

    Condition: Very nice clean condition. There is fractional foxing to the edge of the written page (verso) the map itself is clean and tidy with the merest hint of darkening. A couple of tiny marks not affecting detail.

    Book ID: 1279
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  • L'Étranger en Irlande, ou voyage dans les parties méridionales et occidentales de cette isle, dans l'année 1805. by CARR, John.
    CARR, John.
    L'Étranger en Irlande, ou voyage dans les parties méridionales et occidentales de cette isle, dans l'année 1805.

    Paris: Léopold Collin, 1809. First Edition (French) this was first published in English in 1806. Two volumes. Full leather with red labels and gilt title on labels to spine. A little bumping and rubbing to the corners only. viij pp., [1 f., translator's note], 413 pp. ; [2 ff.], 401 pp. Six folding aquatints of Irish scenes. Complete. Small neat ink owner's name to front of both. John Carr, was a British barrister and traveller, who published many accounts of his adventures in Northern Europe, and in France and the Balearic Islands. Overall a lovely example of this work. 200 x 130 mm (7¾ x 5 inches). 1ère édition française, celle-ci a été publiée pour la première fois en…

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    Paris: Léopold Collin, 1809. First Edition (French) this was first published in English in 1806. Two volumes. Full leather with red labels and gilt title on labels to spine. A little bumping and rubbing to the corners only. viij pp., [1 f., translator's note], 413 pp. ; [2 ff.], 401 pp. Six folding aquatints of Irish scenes. Complete. Small neat ink owner's name to front of both. John Carr, was a British barrister and traveller, who published many accounts of his adventures in Northern Europe, and in France and the Balearic Islands. Overall a lovely example of this work. 200 x 130 mm (7¾ x 5 inches). 1ère édition française, celle-ci a été publiée pour la première fois en anglais en 1806. Deux volumes. Plein cuir avec étiquettes rouges et titre doré sur étiquettes au dos. Un peu de choc et de frottement aux coins seulement. viij pp., [1 f., note du traducteur], 413 pp. ; [2 sqq.], 401 pp. Six aquatintes dépliantes de scènes irlandaises. (Compléter). Petit nom du propriétaire à l'encre soignée devant les deux. John Carr, poète et voyageur britannique, a publié de nombreux récits de ses voyages dans le nord de l'Europe, en France et aux Baléares. Dans l'ensemble, un bel exemple de ce travail. 200 x 130 mm

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    Book ID: 3304
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  • La Flandre et l'Artois. Recueil de documents sur l'architecture civile. Epoque médiévale XVIe et XVIIIe siècle. Avec une introduction et des notices. by BEAUCAMP (Fernand).
    BEAUCAMP (Fernand).
    La Flandre et l'Artois. Recueil de documents sur l'architecture civile. Epoque médiévale XVIe et XVIIIe siècle. Avec une introduction et des notices.

    Paris: F. Contet, 1923. First Edition. Complete. Cloth backed marble board portfolio with ribbon ties. Boards and ties are in good shape. The burgundy spine is split to the edges for the top few centimetres. Still holding together though. 4, 8. 70 (plates) pp. There is light foxing to the pages and edges of some plates. A collection of architectural views, recording sixteenth and seventeenth century buildings in Flanders and Artois. Naturally, Arras and Lille dominate. 445 x 320 mm (17½ x 12½ inches).

    . Première édition. Complète. Portefeuille en carton marbré à dos de toile avec attaches en ruban. Les plats et les attaches sont en bon état, le dos bordeaux est fendu sur les bords sur les…

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    Paris: F. Contet, 1923. First Edition. Complete. Cloth backed marble board portfolio with ribbon ties. Boards and ties are in good shape. The burgundy spine is split to the edges for the top few centimetres. Still holding together though. 4, 8. 70 (plates) pp. There is light foxing to the pages and edges of some plates. A collection of architectural views, recording sixteenth and seventeenth century buildings in Flanders and Artois. Naturally, Arras and Lille dominate. 445 x 320 mm (17½ x 12½ inches).

    . Première édition. Complète. Portefeuille en carton marbré à dos de toile avec attaches en ruban. Les plats et les attaches sont en bon état, le dos bordeaux est fendu sur les bords sur les quelques centimètres supérieurs. Mais il tient encore debout. 4, 8. 70 (planches) pp. Les pages et les bords de certaines planches sont légèrement roussis. Recueil de vues architecturales de bâtiments des XVIe et XVIIe siècles en Flandre et en Artois. Naturellement, Arras et Lille dominent. 445 x 320 mm

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    Book ID: 4119
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  • La Géographie Françoise contenant les Descriptions, les Cartes, et le Blason des Provinces de France. by DU VAL, Pierre
    DU VAL, Pierre
    La Géographie Françoise contenant les Descriptions, les Cartes, et le Blason des Provinces de France.

    Paris: Chez l'auteur, 1677. Scarce. Original full leather binding. Gilt decorations and title to spine. Marbled endpapers. Beautifully illustrated with a double-page engraved title and hand numbered double page table of contents. Contains 34 double-page engraved maps, mounted on tabs. Uncoloured. Boards are a little rubbed at edges, contents in very good condition. 165 x 110 mm (6½ x 4¼ inches).

    . Rare. Reliure d'origine plein cuir. Décors dorés et titre au dos. Gardes marbrées. Magnifiquement illustré avec un titre gravé en double page et une table des matières en double page numérotée à la main. Contient 34 cartes gravées en double page, montées sur onglets. Incolore. Plats un peu frottés sur les bords, contenu en très bon état. 165 × 110 mm.

    Book ID: 3856
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  • La Suisse Illustrée. by M.M.
    M.M.
    La Suisse Illustrée. Description et histoire de ses vingt-deux cantons. Ornée de jolies vues gravées sur acier, de costumes coloriés et d'une carte de la Suisse.

    Paris: Didier, 1851. First edition. Two volumes bound as one. Original black buckram with gilt decoration and titles. With 71 steel engravings, 20 hand coloured plates of Swiss costume, 2 hand coloured maps. The boards are clean and tidy, with a little rubbing to the edges. The book is clean, and the plates bright. There is a little marking / darkening to some of the plates and pages, but overall a very nice copy. Owner's name to the corner of the title page in ink (1875) lvi, 1-208., [iv], 1-258, [vi]. pp + plates & maps. 2 volumes reliés en 1. Première édition. Percaline noire d'origine à décor et titres dorés. avec 71 gravures sur acier, 20 planches coloriées…

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    Paris: Didier, 1851. First edition. Two volumes bound as one. Original black buckram with gilt decoration and titles. With 71 steel engravings, 20 hand coloured plates of Swiss costume, 2 hand coloured maps. The boards are clean and tidy, with a little rubbing to the edges. The book is clean, and the plates bright. There is a little marking / darkening to some of the plates and pages, but overall a very nice copy. Owner's name to the corner of the title page in ink (1875) lvi, 1-208., [iv], 1-258, [vi]. pp + plates & maps. 2 volumes reliés en 1. Première édition. Percaline noire d'origine à décor et titres dorés. avec 71 gravures sur acier, 20 planches coloriées à la main du costume suisse, 2 cartes coloriées à la main. Les planches sont propres et bien rangées, avec un peu de frottements sur les bords. Le livre est propre et les planches lumineuses. Il y a un peu de marques/assombrissements sur certaines planches et pages, mais dans l'ensemble un très bel exemplaire. Nom du propriétaire au coin de la page de titre à l'encre (1875). lvi, 1-208., [iv], 1-258, [vi]. pp + plates & maps.

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    Book ID: 1848
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  • La Suisse Pittoresque. by BEATTIE, William.
    BEATTIE, William.
    La Suisse Pittoresque. Ornée de vues dessinées spécialement pour cet ouvrage par W. H. Bartlett. esq.... Traduit de L'Anglais par L. De Bauclas.

    Londres: Georges Virtue: 1836. Two volumes. First edition. Half calf with marbled boards. gilt titles and ornamentation to the spine. Marbled end papers. Previous owner's bookplate to the inside front board. Engraved title with vignette, text, 106 engravings and folding map. There is a little rubbing to the edges of the spine and boards with slight scuffing to the bottom edge. A little darkening to the page edges, but overall a very nice copy. 290 x 220 mm (11½ x 8¾ inches). Deux tomes. Première édition. Demi veau à plats marbrés. Titres et ornements dorés au dos. Feuilles de garde marbrées. Ex-libris du propriétaire précédent sur le panneau avant intérieur. Titre gravé avec vignette, texte, 106 gravures et carte dépliante.…

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    Londres: Georges Virtue: 1836. Two volumes. First edition. Half calf with marbled boards. gilt titles and ornamentation to the spine. Marbled end papers. Previous owner's bookplate to the inside front board. Engraved title with vignette, text, 106 engravings and folding map. There is a little rubbing to the edges of the spine and boards with slight scuffing to the bottom edge. A little darkening to the page edges, but overall a very nice copy. 290 x 220 mm (11½ x 8¾ inches). Deux tomes. Première édition. Demi veau à plats marbrés. Titres et ornements dorés au dos. Feuilles de garde marbrées. Ex-libris du propriétaire précédent sur le panneau avant intérieur. Titre gravé avec vignette, texte, 106 gravures et carte dépliante. Il y a un petit frottement sur les bords du dos et des plats avec de légères éraflures sur le bord inférieur. Un peu de noirceur sur les bords de la page, mais dans l'ensemble un très bel exemplaire. 290 x220 mm.

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    Book ID: 1896
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  • Le Charme de Venise. Illustrations en couleurs de Henri Cassiers by MAUCLAIR, Camille
    MAUCLAIR, Camille
    Le Charme de Venise. Illustrations en couleurs de Henri Cassiers

    Paris: L'Édition D'Art H. Piazze, 1930. A lovely first edition copy of this work. Illustrated with 16 beautiful full colour engravings by Henri Cassiers, including 4 hors textes. Half leather, with brown marbled boards, and simple gilt titles. Spotless binding. gold and brown end papers. The original covers are bound in (with spine to rear). Also immaculate. The book itself is in perfect condition throughout. The smooth paper highlights the fabulous colour of the illustrations. Text in french. 148 pages. 210 by 160mm (8¼ by 6¼ inches).

    . Très bel exemplaire de la première édition de cet ouvrage. Illustré de 16 belles gravures en couleurs d'Henri Cassiers, dont 4 hors textes. Demi-cuir, avec des planches marbrées brunes, et des…

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    Paris: L'Édition D'Art H. Piazze, 1930. A lovely first edition copy of this work. Illustrated with 16 beautiful full colour engravings by Henri Cassiers, including 4 hors textes. Half leather, with brown marbled boards, and simple gilt titles. Spotless binding. gold and brown end papers. The original covers are bound in (with spine to rear). Also immaculate. The book itself is in perfect condition throughout. The smooth paper highlights the fabulous colour of the illustrations. Text in french. 148 pages. 210 by 160mm (8¼ by 6¼ inches).

    . Très bel exemplaire de la première édition de cet ouvrage. Illustré de 16 belles gravures en couleurs d'Henri Cassiers, dont 4 hors textes. Demi-cuir, avec des planches marbrées brunes, et des titres dorés simples. Reliure impeccable. Papiers de garde dorés et bruns. Les couvertures d'origine sont reliées (avec le dos à l'arrière). Elles sont également impeccables. Le livre lui-même est en parfait état. Le papier lisse met en valeur les fabuleuses couleurs des illustrations. Texte en français. 148 pages. 210 x 160 mm

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    Book ID: 4254
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  • Le Mont Saint-Michel et ses abords. by MAYEUR, Arthur
    MAYEUR, Arthur
    Le Mont Saint-Michel et ses abords. Dix eaux-fortes originales par Mayeur avec Introduction et bois originaux du même auteur

    Paris: A. and M. Vernant, Typographie Ecole municipale Estienne, 1926. A beautiful copy of this limited edition in slipcase. Signed by Mayeur with a dedication to Monsieur & Madame Maréchal. This is example #49/100 copies on Van Gelder paper. Ten beautiful etched plates. Each numbered and signed by Mayeur. Softback, with cream covers. Glassine cover which is somewhat darkened. There is a small nick to glassine only to the spine. Small label to spine with copy number written. Also included is a card from Mayeur, with a handwritten note on it wishing the recipient best Christmas wishes for 1931. The plates are in perfect condition. Loose in gathers as issued. Held in what appears to be the original slipcase.…

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    Paris: A. and M. Vernant, Typographie Ecole municipale Estienne, 1926. A beautiful copy of this limited edition in slipcase. Signed by Mayeur with a dedication to Monsieur & Madame Maréchal. This is example #49/100 copies on Van Gelder paper. Ten beautiful etched plates. Each numbered and signed by Mayeur. Softback, with cream covers. Glassine cover which is somewhat darkened. There is a small nick to glassine only to the spine. Small label to spine with copy number written. Also included is a card from Mayeur, with a handwritten note on it wishing the recipient best Christmas wishes for 1931. The plates are in perfect condition. Loose in gathers as issued. Held in what appears to be the original slipcase. In very good condition, blue cloth and marbles sides, with just a little rubbing. 395 x 395 mm (15½ x 15½ inches). Un bel exemplaire de cette édition limitée sous étui. Signé par Mayeur avec une dédicace à Monsieur & Madame Maréchal. Il s'agit de l'exemple #49/100 exemplaires sur papier Van Gelder. Dix belles plaques gravées. Chacun numéroté et signé par Mayeur. Couverture souple, avec couvertures crème. Couvercle en verre un peu noirci. Il y a une petite entaille à glassine seulement à la colonne vertébrale. Petite étiquette au dos avec numéro d'exemplaire écrit. Une carte de Mayeur est également incluse, avec une note manuscrite dessus souhaitant au destinataire les meilleurs vœux de Noël pour 1931. Les assiettes sont en parfait état. Lâche dans les fronces comme émis. Tenu dans ce qui semble être l'étui d'origine. En très bon état, toiles bleues et côtés marbres, avec juste quelques frottements. 395 x 395 mm

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    Book ID: 3164
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  • Les vieilles villes de Flandres, Belgique et Flandre Française, by ROBIDA, A.
    ROBIDA, A.
    Les vieilles villes de Flandres, Belgique et Flandre Française, illustré par l'auteur de 155 compositions originales, dont 25 hors-texte et d'une eau-forte.

    Paris: Librairie Dorbon-aine, 1908. First edition. An account of the cities of Flanders, with engraved illustrations throughout. Attractive frontis engraving. Bound in half red calf and marbled boards with gilt titles. Quite rubbed to the edges of the spine. Internally in good, clean condition, with a little darkening to the page edges. Tiny nick to the head of page 5. Overall a decent copy. Small bookplate to inside rear board showing that this was purchased from the Times Book Club in London. 288 pages. 260 by 170mm (10¼ by 6¾ inches).

    . Un compte des villes de Flandre, avec des illustrations gravées tout au long. Jolie gravure de frontis. Reliure en demi veau rouge et plats marbrés avec titres…

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    Paris: Librairie Dorbon-aine, 1908. First edition. An account of the cities of Flanders, with engraved illustrations throughout. Attractive frontis engraving. Bound in half red calf and marbled boards with gilt titles. Quite rubbed to the edges of the spine. Internally in good, clean condition, with a little darkening to the page edges. Tiny nick to the head of page 5. Overall a decent copy. Small bookplate to inside rear board showing that this was purchased from the Times Book Club in London. 288 pages. 260 by 170mm (10¼ by 6¾ inches).

    . Un compte des villes de Flandre, avec des illustrations gravées tout au long. Jolie gravure de frontis. Reliure en demi veau rouge et plats marbrés avec titres dorés. Assez frotté sur les bords du dos. Intérieur en bon état propre, avec un peu d'assombrissement sur les bords de la page. Petite entaille en tête de la page 5. Dans l'ensemble, un exemplaire correct. Petit ex-libris à l'intérieur du panneau arrière indiquant qu'il a été acheté au Times Book Club à Londres. 288 pages. 260 par 170 mm

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    Book ID: 3741
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  • Nitidissimae civitatis mechlineensis, in meditvillio Brabantiae sitae, exactis delineatio. by BRAUN, Georg & HOGENBERG Frans.
    BRAUN, Georg & HOGENBERG Frans.
    Nitidissimae civitatis mechlineensis, in meditvillio Brabantiae sitae, exactis delineatio. Panoramic view of Mechelen

    Köln: G. von Kempen, 1572. Attractive panoramic city view (copper engraving) of the city of Mechelen (Machelen) removed from "Civitates Orbis Terrarum" Volume One. Nice contemporary hand colouring. Image area is 11.7cm x 47.5cm. Sheet is 14cm x 55cm. Two sheets attached to verso. To the rear of one sheet is half a page of text. Slightly dusty but very presentable copy, with bright colouring. Shows the tower and other significant landmarks. Countryside around and figures standing to the foreground.

    Book ID: 4120
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  • Nitidissimae civitatis mechlineensis, in meditvillio Brabantiae sitae, exactis delineatio. by BRAUN, Georg & HOGENBERG Frans.
    BRAUN, Georg & HOGENBERG Frans.
    Nitidissimae civitatis mechlineensis, in meditvillio Brabantiae sitae, exactis delineatio. Large map of Mechelen

    Köln: G. von Kempen, 1572. Single sheet. Attractive overhead city view / map (copper engraving) of the city of Mechelen (Machelen) removed from "Civitates Orbis Terrarum" Volume One. With the Royal coat of arms and the arms of Mechelen, as well as a title cartouche. Nice contemporary hand colouring. Image area is 33.5cm x 46cm. Sheet is 40cm x 54cm. Two sheets attached to verso. To the rear of one sheet is a page of text (with a historiated initial) about Mechelen. This is somewhat darkened and foxed. Slightly dusty but very presentable copy, with bright colouring. Shows the tower and other significant landmarks. Countryside around and figures standing to the foreground.

    Book ID: 4121
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  • North Italian Folk. Sketches of Town and Country Life. by CARR, Mrs Comyns
    CARR, Mrs Comyns
    North Italian Folk. Sketches of Town and Country Life.

    London: Chatto and Windus, 1878. First Edition. Original green cloth with decoration blind stamped in black and gilt to the front board. gilt titles to the spine. A little rubbing and bumping to the boards. Owner's inscription to the front end paper. The rest of the book is in good condition, with a touch of darkening to the page edges only. xii, 282, [ii], 36 pages. Text in English. (Publisher's catalogue dated October 1877 to the rear of the book. 190 x145 mm (7½ x 5¾ inches).

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  • Nürnberg. by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Nürnberg. 10 Original Kupfertiefdrucke auf Büttenkarton

    Kassel: Bruno Hausmann, 1934. First Edition. Ten original intaglio prints on laid paper. Original cardboard softback landscape format, with cord binding. 180 x 240 mm (7 x 9½ inches).

    Book ID: 3438
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  • Paris. by HARE, Augustus J. C.
    HARE, Augustus J. C.
    Paris.

    London: George Allen, 1900. Second, revised edition. Two volumes. Original blue cloth, decorated in gilt and red. Binding in excellent condition, clean and bright. Internally clean and bright throughout. A lovely copy. Small bookplate to the title page states that these volumes belonged to the Byron Library, which was housed in the l'Hotel Continental in Rue Castiglione. 268, 290, (10) pp. 165 x 115 mm (6½ x 4½ inches). Deuxième édition révisée. Deux tomes. Toile bleue d'origine, décorée d'or et de rouge. Reliure en excellent état, propre et lumineuse. Intérieurement propre et lumineux. Un bel exemplaire. Un petit ex-libris à la page de titre indique que ces volumes appartenaient à la bibliothèque Byron, qui était logée dans l'Hôtel Continental…

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    London: George Allen, 1900. Second, revised edition. Two volumes. Original blue cloth, decorated in gilt and red. Binding in excellent condition, clean and bright. Internally clean and bright throughout. A lovely copy. Small bookplate to the title page states that these volumes belonged to the Byron Library, which was housed in the l'Hotel Continental in Rue Castiglione. 268, 290, (10) pp. 165 x 115 mm (6½ x 4½ inches). Deuxième édition révisée. Deux tomes. Toile bleue d'origine, décorée d'or et de rouge. Reliure en excellent état, propre et lumineuse. Intérieurement propre et lumineux. Un bel exemplaire. Un petit ex-libris à la page de titre indique que ces volumes appartenaient à la bibliothèque Byron, qui était logée dans l'Hôtel Continental de la rue Castiglione. 268, 290, (10) pages 165 x 115 mm

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    Book ID: 3207
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  • Paris en Poche, Guide Pratique Conty. by CONTY
    CONTY
    Paris en Poche, Guide Pratique Conty. Collection des guides Conty.

    Paris: Office des guides Conty. Fourth Edition. 1885 (identified from the three coloured sections to the rear). Red cloth with gilt decoration to the front and rear boards. A touch of creasing and darkening to the rear. Pages are clean and tidy, in Very Good condition throughout. Blue advertising end papers. Attractive engraved illustrations throughout. Folding map of the Bois de Boulogne and large folding map of Paris in a pocket to the rear. Complete. The guide is in four sections. Similar to a Baedeker. The white pages give important information about churches, galleries, museums and parks etc. Next the yellow pages provide a guide to hotels, restaurants and cafes (up to date 1885). The blue pages then give…

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    Paris: Office des guides Conty. Fourth Edition. 1885 (identified from the three coloured sections to the rear). Red cloth with gilt decoration to the front and rear boards. A touch of creasing and darkening to the rear. Pages are clean and tidy, in Very Good condition throughout. Blue advertising end papers. Attractive engraved illustrations throughout. Folding map of the Bois de Boulogne and large folding map of Paris in a pocket to the rear. Complete. The guide is in four sections. Similar to a Baedeker. The white pages give important information about churches, galleries, museums and parks etc. Next the yellow pages provide a guide to hotels, restaurants and cafes (up to date 1885). The blue pages then give information on "Paris Industriel" - notable companies etc. (up to date 1885). Finally the rose pages (now faded to white) are illustrated adverts. An attractive and interesting work. 280, 36, [36], 72, viii (index) pp. 140 by 90mm (5½ by 3½ inches). 4e édition. 1885 (identifié à partir des trois sections colorées à l'arrière). Toile rouge à décor doré sur les plats avant et arrière. Une touche de plis et d'assombrissement à l'arrière. Les pages sont propres et bien rangées, en très bon état général. Papiers de fin de publicité bleus. Illustrations gravées attrayantes partout. Plan dépliant du Bois de Boulogne et grand plan dépliant de Paris dans une pochette à l'arrière. (Complet. Le guide est en quatre sections. Semblable à un Baedeker, les pages blanches donnent des informations importantes sur les églises, les galeries, les musées et les parcs, etc. Ensuite, les pages jaunes fournissent un guide des hôtels, des restaurants et des cafés (à jour de 1885). Les pages bleues donnent ensuite des informations sur "Paris Industriel" - entreprises notables etc. (à jour 1885). Enfin les pages roses (désormais passées au blanc) sont des publicités illustrées. Ouvrage attrayant et intéressant. 280, 36, [36 ], 72, viii (index) p. 140 x 90 mm

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  • Photograph of the inside of the Mezquita de Córdoba by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Photograph of the inside of the Mezquita de Córdoba

    Cordoba (Spain): NA, 1880. An attractive photograph of the pillars inside the Mezquita de Córdoba (The mosque). By an unknown photographer. Circa 1880-1890. Pasted onto a stiff grey mounting card, with calligraphic title beneath ("Del inre af Kathedralen i Cordova"). It bears the number 8 in the negative, so may be a tourist photograph. The photograph is in good condition with a couple of small nicks to the edges. The mounting card is in good clean condition. Dating from this period, it is difficult to distinguish between and albumen print and an early silver gelatin card mounted photograph. We lean towards the latter. Photograph size is 220mm x 280mm. The mount size is 345mm x 410mm.

    Book ID: 3768
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  • Photograph of the River & Bridge at Cordoba by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Photograph of the River & Bridge at Cordoba

    Cordoba (Spain): NA, 1880. An attractive photograph of the river Guadalqivir, and the Roman Bridge in Cordoba, with the Molino de St Antonio in the foreground. By an unknown photographer. Circa 1880-1890. Pasted onto a stiff grey mounting card, with calligraphic title beneath (Spelt Cordova). The photograph is in good condition, with a slight fading to the left edge. The mounting card is in good clean condition. Dating from this period, it is difficult to distinguish between and albumen print and an early silver gelatin card mounted photograph. We lean towards the latter. Photograph size is 220mm x 275mm. The mount size is 345mm x 410mm

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    Cordoba (Spain): NA, 1880. An attractive photograph of the river Guadalqivir, and the Roman Bridge in Cordoba, with the Molino de St Antonio in the foreground. By an unknown photographer. Circa 1880-1890. Pasted onto a stiff grey mounting card, with calligraphic title beneath (Spelt Cordova). The photograph is in good condition, with a slight fading to the left edge. The mounting card is in good clean condition. Dating from this period, it is difficult to distinguish between and albumen print and an early silver gelatin card mounted photograph. We lean towards the latter. Photograph size is 220mm x 275mm. The mount size is 345mm x 410mm

    . Jolie photographie du fleuve Guadalqivir et du pont romain de Cordoue, avec le Molino de St Antonio au premier plan. Par un photographe inconnu. Vers 1880-1890. Collée sur une carte de montage rigide de couleur grise, avec le titre calligraphié en dessous (orthographié Cordova). La photographie est en bon état, avec une légère décoloration sur le bord gauche. La carte de montage est en bon état de propreté. Datant de cette période, il est difficile de faire la distinction entre un tirage à l'albumine et une photographie montée sur carte à la gélatine argentique. Nous penchons pour cette dernière. La taille de la photographie est de 220 mm x 275 mm. Le format du montage est de 345 mm x 410 mm.

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    Book ID: 3744
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