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  • A beautifully designed and illustrated edition of Aesop for children
    The Word-Picture Fable Book or Old Aesop in a New Dress. by ANON,
    ANON,
    The Word-Picture Fable Book or Old Aesop in a New Dress.

    London: T. Nelson and Sons, 1874. Original green cloth with chromolithograph plate (of fox looking enviously at the grapes) to the front board, gilt and black titles and decoration. The covers are in very good condition, with just a little bumping. A few small marks to the rear cover. Second edition of 1874 (First edition was 1872). Frontis engraving of mother presenting the book to her children. "A beautiful book in a beautiful dress, with pictures and words for you to guess." Title page with lovely engraved vignette of the hare and the tortoise. Preface by Uncle William. This includes the comment to the children "In order to puzzle you a little..... I have made the printer insert a…

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    London: T. Nelson and Sons, 1874. Original green cloth with chromolithograph plate (of fox looking enviously at the grapes) to the front board, gilt and black titles and decoration. The covers are in very good condition, with just a little bumping. A few small marks to the rear cover. Second edition of 1874 (First edition was 1872). Frontis engraving of mother presenting the book to her children. "A beautiful book in a beautiful dress, with pictures and words for you to guess." Title page with lovely engraved vignette of the hare and the tortoise. Preface by Uncle William. This includes the comment to the children "In order to puzzle you a little..... I have made the printer insert a little picture here and there instead of a work." Herein lies the charm of this edition. The "word" vignettes are charming engravings. Each page is surrounded by a frame with several morals for the children to absorb. Just in case they don't get the point, to the rear is the "key to the fables". 22 tales. 83 pages. My favourite moral is "And don't be all your days trotting on a Cabbage-Leaf". End[a[ers of a cheaper stock, and subsequently heavily foxed. The rest ofg the pages are very clean. 83 pages. 265 x 210 mm (10½ x 8¼ inches).

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    Book ID: 2746
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  • The World in Miniature; England, Scotland, and Ireland; by PYNE, W. H.
    PYNE, W. H.
    The World in Miniature; England, Scotland, and Ireland; Containing a description of the character, manners, customs, dress, diversions and other peculiarities of the inhabitants of Great Britain. In Four Volumes.

    London: R. Ackermann, 1827. Four volumes. Hardback. Original blue paper covered boards (interim bindings), with yellow paper labels to spines. Boards a little stained and rubbed. Complete with all 81 colour engraved costume plates. Although the title pages state 84 plates, in fact the Errata and plate index show that the Chelsea Pensioner and the Greenwich Pensioner are on a single plate, elsewhere the Fisherwoman and the Dustman are on the same plate, and the plate of the Dr of Music is listed twice. So in fact there are 81 plates and the work is complete. Some light foxing to the margins. A little splitting to the binding of Volume 2. Overall a very nice copy.
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    London: R. Ackermann, 1827. Four volumes. Hardback. Original blue paper covered boards (interim bindings), with yellow paper labels to spines. Boards a little stained and rubbed. Complete with all 81 colour engraved costume plates. Although the title pages state 84 plates, in fact the Errata and plate index show that the Chelsea Pensioner and the Greenwich Pensioner are on a single plate, elsewhere the Fisherwoman and the Dustman are on the same plate, and the plate of the Dr of Music is listed twice. So in fact there are 81 plates and the work is complete. Some light foxing to the margins. A little splitting to the binding of Volume 2. Overall a very nice copy.
    Ref: Tooley 515; Colas 2736; Hiler 797; Abbey Travel 6.
    viii, 288; 288; 288; 252 pp. 160 x 100 mm (6¼ x 4 inches).

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    Book ID: 3841
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  • The young child's A, B, C; or, First book. by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    The young child's A, B, C; or, First book.

    Baltimore: Samuel Wood & Sons, 1820. Small sewn binding booklet, with light brown soft covers. A pictorial alphabet - in good clean condition. No date, but circa 1820. We have deduced this because the address given for the publisher Samuel Wood is 261 Pearl Street in New York, and they were located there between 1817 and 1836. 16 pp. 105 x 83 mm (4¼ x 3¼ inches).

    . Petit livret à reliure cousue, avec des couvertures souples marron clair. Un alphabet illustré - en bon état de propreté. Pas de date, mais vers 1820. Nous avons déduit cela parce que l'adresse donnée pour l'éditeur Samuel Wood est 261 Pearl Street à New York, et qu'il était situé à cet endroit entre 1817 et 1836. 16 pages. 105 x 83 mm.

    Book ID: 4204
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  • The Young King, and other stories. by WILDE, Oscar
    WILDE, Oscar
    The Young King, and other stories.

    The Folio Society, 1953. Hardback in original maroon cloth with gilt title to spine, pale blue patterned boards with matching original unclipped dust-jacket. Nice F.S. edition of the complete collection of fairy tales by Wilde is illustrated with wood engravings in colour by John Gaastra. Dust jacket has some small nicks / curled edge to top and one small closed tear. Tiny loss to jacket on back at base of spine. Inside prelims age toned, otherwise a very good, clean copy. 156 pages. 250 x 165 mm (9¾ x 6½ inches).

    Book ID: 3016
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  • Toi et moi. by GERALDY, Paul
    GERALDY, Paul
    Toi et moi. Illustrations de P.- E. Bécat.

    Paris: L'Edition D'Art Piazza, 1958. First Edition Thus. Numbered limited edition 1053/4000 copies sur Vélin neige (from a total edition of 4300). Soft cover with illustration to front. Covered in original glassine. Held in a pink folder, within a pink slipcase. (double emboitage). A beautiful fresh example of this work, with slight fading to the spine of the folder only. text and borders in black and pink throughout. With E. Bécat's beautiful full colour illustrations. 186 [ii] pp. 200 by 150mm (7¾ by 6 inches). Première édition Ainsi. Tirage limité numéroté à 1053/4000 exemplaires sur Vélin neige (sur un tirage total de 4300). Couverture souple avec illustration sur le devant. Couvert de glassine d'origine. Tenu dans une chemise rose,…

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    Paris: L'Edition D'Art Piazza, 1958. First Edition Thus. Numbered limited edition 1053/4000 copies sur Vélin neige (from a total edition of 4300). Soft cover with illustration to front. Covered in original glassine. Held in a pink folder, within a pink slipcase. (double emboitage). A beautiful fresh example of this work, with slight fading to the spine of the folder only. text and borders in black and pink throughout. With E. Bécat's beautiful full colour illustrations. 186 [ii] pp. 200 by 150mm (7¾ by 6 inches). Première édition Ainsi. Tirage limité numéroté à 1053/4000 exemplaires sur Vélin neige (sur un tirage total de 4300). Couverture souple avec illustration sur le devant. Couvert de glassine d'origine. Tenu dans une chemise rose, dans un étui rose. (double emboitage). Un bel exemple frais de ce travail, avec une légère décoloration au dos du dossier uniquement. texte et bordures en noir et rose partout. Avec les belles illustrations en couleurs d'E. Bécat. 186 [ii] p. 200 par 150 mm

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    Book ID: 2408
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  • Lovely copy owned by the financier who built Mar-a-Lago (no not that one)
    Tom Raw, The Griffin: A Burlesque Poem, In Twelve Cantos: Illustrated by Twenty-Five Engravings by [D'OYLY, Charles]
    [D'OYLY, Charles]
    Tom Raw, The Griffin: A Burlesque Poem, In Twelve Cantos: Illustrated by Twenty-Five Engravings Descriptive of the Adventures of a Cadet in the East India Company's Service...

    London: R. Ackermann, 1828. A lovely copy of this first edition in the original orange blind stamped publisher's cloth. Binding is clean,, with a little bumping to the corners. Gilt to the spine is bright, but a little rubbed to the image of Tom himself. There is a small nick / loss to the head of the spine, and a small splash of water (?) damage to the front board, otherwise excellent. Owner's bookplate to the inside front board for Edward Francis Hutton.* Internally the book is in very good condition, with a little darkening to the page edges only. A few minor foxing spots. The hand coloured lithographs are in excellent condition. There is an interesting 10 page…

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    London: R. Ackermann, 1828. A lovely copy of this first edition in the original orange blind stamped publisher's cloth. Binding is clean,, with a little bumping to the corners. Gilt to the spine is bright, but a little rubbed to the image of Tom himself. There is a small nick / loss to the head of the spine, and a small splash of water (?) damage to the front board, otherwise excellent. Owner's bookplate to the inside front board for Edward Francis Hutton.* Internally the book is in very good condition, with a little darkening to the page edges only. A few minor foxing spots. The hand coloured lithographs are in excellent condition. There is an interesting 10 page catalogue for Ackermann books to the rear (no other copies available seem to have this). Illustrations are: Tom Raw forwarded to head quarters -- Tom Raw crossing the line -- Tom Raw at the Cape of Good Hope -- Tom Raw presents letters of introduction -- Tom Raw between smoke & fire -- Tom Raw treats Lucy to a ride -- Tom Raw rather awkward at the dance -- Tom Raw sits for his portrait -- Tom Raw's misfortune at the ball -- Tom Raw mistakes a French milliner for a Hindoo goddess -- Tom Raw at a Hindoo entertainment -- Tom Raw rejects the embraces of the Nabob of Bengal -- Tom Raw brought face to face with the enemy -- Tom Raw mounts an elephant for the first time -- The Royal Hindoo Hunt -- The ferocity of the tiger -- Tom Raw in danger -- Tom Raw carried up the country -- Tom Raw gets introduced to his colonel -- Tom Raw gains the victory -- Tom Raw in the midst of difficulties -- Tom Raw on Short Commons -- Tom Raw disappointed at hearing the will read -- Tom Raw wounded -- Tom Raw obtains a staff appointment. 1 preliminary leaf, vii pages, 1 leaf, 326, 10. pages. 25 color plates (including frontispiece). Conforms to OCLC: 6590620. (but with additional 10 pages of adverts). 260 by 170mm (10¼ by 6¾ inches). * Edward Francis Hutton (1875-1962), the noted American Financier and co-founder of E. F. Hutton & Co. with his brother. His daughter was the American actress and philanthropist Dina Merrill. He was uncle to Barbara Hutton, dubbed "The poor little rich girl" during the depression. He was passionate about yachts, and one figures prominently on his bookplate. Of interest today, he built the 127 room Mar-a-lago as a winter residence in 1927. Donated to the nation on his wife's death in 1973, it was later acquired by Donald Trump, and proved temporarily useful for storing state secrets (allegedly).

    . Un bel exemplaire de cette première édition dans la toile d'origine de l'éditeur estampillée à l'aveugle en orange. La reliure est propre, les coins sont un peu abîmés. La dorure du dos est brillante, mais un peu frottée sur l'image de Tom lui-même. Il y a une petite entaille / perte à la tête du dos, et une petite éclaboussure d'eau ( ?) sur la planche avant, autrement excellent. L'intérieur du livre est en très bon état, avec un peu de noircissement sur les bords des pages seulement. Quelques petites rousseurs. Les lithographies colorées à la main sont en excellent état. Un intéressant catalogue de 10 pages pour les livres d'Ackermann se trouve à la fin de l'ouvrage (aucun autre exemplaire disponible ne semble l'avoir). Les illustrations sont : Tom Raw envoyé au quartier général -- Tom Raw franchit la ligne -- Tom Raw au Cap de Bonne Espérance -- Tom Raw présente des lettres d'introduction -- Tom Raw entre la fumée et le feu -- Tom Raw invite Lucy à faire un tour -- Tom Raw plutôt maladroit au bal -- Tom Raw pose pour son portrait -- La malchance de Tom Raw au bal -- Tom Raw confond une modiste française avec une déesse hindoue -- Tom Raw à un spectacle hindou -- Tom Raw rejette les étreintes du Nabob du Bengale - - Tom Raw face à l'ennemi -- Tom Raw monte pour la première fois sur un éléphant -- La chasse royale hindoue -- La férocité du tigre -- Tom Raw en danger -- Tom Raw transporté dans le pays -- Tom Raw est présenté à son colonel -- Tom Raw remporte la victoire -- Tom Raw au milieu des difficultés -- Tom Raw sur Short Commons -- Tom Raw déçu d'entendre la lecture du testament -- Tom Raw blessé -- Tom Raw obtient une nomination à l'état-major. 1 feuillet préliminaire, vii pages, 1 feuillet, 326, 10. pages. 25 planches en couleurs (dont le frontispice). Conforme à OCLC : 6590620. (mais avec 10 pages de publicité supplémentaires). 260 par 170mm (10¼ par 6¾ pouces). * Edward Francis Hutton (1875-1962), célèbre financier américain et cofondateur de E. F. Hutton & Co. avec son frère. Sa fille était l'actrice américaine et philanthrope Dina Merrill. Il était l'oncle de Barbara Hutton, surnommée "la pauvre petite fille riche" pendant la dépression. Il était passionné par les yachts, et l'un d'entre eux figure en bonne place sur son ex-libris. Ce qui nous intéresse aujourd'hui, c'est qu'il a construit en 1927 le Mar-a-lago de 127 pièces pour en faire sa résidence d'hiver. Donné à la nation à la mort de sa femme en 1973, il a ensuite été acquis par Donald Trump et s'est avéré temporairement utile pour stocker des secrets d'État (prétendument).

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    Book ID: 4142
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  • Tooneel decoratief, by PFEIFFER, F. J. Jr;
    PFEIFFER, F. J. Jr;
    Tooneel decoratief, voorgesteld in op steen geteekende platen door F.J. Pfeiffer Jr., in leven tooneelschilder en decorateur van den Amsterdamschen Schouwburg; benevens zijn portret. Mitsgaders toepasselijke dichterlijke bijschriften van Mr. J. van Lennep, en eene levensschets, vervaardigd door G. van Enst Koning.

    Amsterdam: C. Weddepohl, 1845. First edition. Original hardback brown cloth covered boards, with a decorative gilt-blocked lyre to both front and back boards. All edges gilt. Each of the nine colour plates with its own tissue guard. Corners of boards rubbed and slight sun fading to boards. Hinge slightly weak but holding. (This has been reinforced with archival tape to the inside rear hinge). Text in Dutch. 350 x 270 mm (13¾ x 10¾ inches). Rare publication of theater decorations by the Dutch artist François-Joseph PfeifferJr. (Liège 1778-1835). Illustrated with 9 lithograph plates (including portrait) with facing tissue guards. With accompanying letter-press text within red ornamental borders. Contains a biography by Gerit van Ernst Koning (1794-1853), and verse descriptions…

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    Amsterdam: C. Weddepohl, 1845. First edition. Original hardback brown cloth covered boards, with a decorative gilt-blocked lyre to both front and back boards. All edges gilt. Each of the nine colour plates with its own tissue guard. Corners of boards rubbed and slight sun fading to boards. Hinge slightly weak but holding. (This has been reinforced with archival tape to the inside rear hinge). Text in Dutch. 350 x 270 mm (13¾ x 10¾ inches). Rare publication of theater decorations by the Dutch artist François-Joseph PfeifferJr. (Liège 1778-1835). Illustrated with 9 lithograph plates (including portrait) with facing tissue guards. With accompanying letter-press text within red ornamental borders. Contains a biography by Gerit van Ernst Koning (1794-1853), and verse descriptions by J. van Lennep (1802-1868). It also includes a short list of theater scenes created by Pfeiffer.

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    Book ID: 3421
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  • Topaze. by PAGNOL, Marcel
    PAGNOL, Marcel
    Topaze. Pièce en quatre actes. Illustrations de Dubout.

    Monte Carlo: Aux Éditions du Livre, 1952. One of 5000 copies on numbered Vellum Crève-Coeur. In original board cover and slipcase. Softback in glassine. Created in 1928, this tale of morality was Marcel Pagnol's first theatrical success. Full of colour illustrations by Albert Dubout. Text in French. Slipcase has some rubbing / fading to outer slipcase. Inside cover and book are in an excellent condition. 220 x 160 mm (8¾ x 6¼ inches). Un des 5000 exemplaires sur Vélin Crève-Cœur numérotés. Dans sa housse et son étui d'origine. Couverture souple en cristal. Créé en 1928, ce conte de moralité est le premier succès théâtral de Marcel Pagnol. Plein d'illustrations en couleurs par Albert Dubout. Texte en français. L'étui a…

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    Monte Carlo: Aux Éditions du Livre, 1952. One of 5000 copies on numbered Vellum Crève-Coeur. In original board cover and slipcase. Softback in glassine. Created in 1928, this tale of morality was Marcel Pagnol's first theatrical success. Full of colour illustrations by Albert Dubout. Text in French. Slipcase has some rubbing / fading to outer slipcase. Inside cover and book are in an excellent condition. 220 x 160 mm (8¾ x 6¼ inches). Un des 5000 exemplaires sur Vélin Crève-Cœur numérotés. Dans sa housse et son étui d'origine. Couverture souple en cristal. Créé en 1928, ce conte de moralité est le premier succès théâtral de Marcel Pagnol. Plein d'illustrations en couleurs par Albert Dubout. Texte en français. L'étui a quelques frottements / décoloration sur l'étui extérieur. La couverture intérieure et le livre sont en excellent état. 220x160mm

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    Book ID: 2624
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  • Travel Picture Book - My Journey. by ANNO, Mitsumasa
    ANNO, Mitsumasa
    Travel Picture Book - My Journey.

    Tokyo: Fukuinkan Shoten Publishers, Inc, 1977. First edition. Hardback in colour illustrated boards. The journey is set in Europe, and features a traveller on horseback making his way through farming countryside, villages and towns. Along the way there are homages to famous paintings among the finely drawn details. It is a book that condenses the joy of slow travelling. With an explanation of each scene by the author in Japanese. 56 pages. 260 x 240 mm (10¼ x 9½ inches).

    Book ID: 3582
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  • Twilight Tales. by WEATHERLEY, F. E.
    WEATHERLEY, F. E.
    Twilight Tales.

    New York: E. P. Dutton, 1890. First edition. Hardback illustrated boards with green cloth spine. Lovely children's poetry book, with wonderful colour illustrations by M. Ellen Edwards, and John C. Staples. Undated but WORLDCAT suggests circa 1890. 24 unnumbered pages. Boards are a bit rubbed and slightly soiled / handled. Inside, endpapers are age toned, other pages are still bright and clean. Staples rusted, but overall good. 155 x 125 mm (6 x 5 inches).

    Book ID: 3787
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  • Two Poems of Coventry Patmore. by MILHAUD, Darius, [BUCKLAND WRIGHT, John].
    MILHAUD, Darius, [BUCKLAND WRIGHT, John].
    Two Poems of Coventry Patmore. Deux Poemes extraits de "The Unknown Eros." Traduction de Paul Claudel. Bois graves par John Buckland Wright.

    First Thus, Maastricht/Brussels/Paris/ London, A.A.M. Stols, 1931. Booklet stitch. Not cut off. 28 p.m. Two wood engravings (plate size of both 150 x 112 mm) by John Buckland Wright as an illustration of the
    the song titles. Printed in 300 copies on handmade Dutch paper (Pannakoek). Spine slightly worn, very slightly discoloured, otherwise a very good copy of a book that is often damaged due to its size. "Departure" and "The Azalea", two poems by the British poet Coventry Patmore (1823-1896), which were first published in 1877. Van Dijk 251. Reid ASb. An attractive copy. 380 by 290mm (15 by 11½ inches).

    . First Ainsi, Maastricht/Bruxelles/Paris/Londres, A.A.M. Stols, 1931. Piqûre de livret. Pas coupé. 28h Deux gravures sur bois (taille…

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    First Thus, Maastricht/Brussels/Paris/ London, A.A.M. Stols, 1931. Booklet stitch. Not cut off. 28 p.m. Two wood engravings (plate size of both 150 x 112 mm) by John Buckland Wright as an illustration of the
    the song titles. Printed in 300 copies on handmade Dutch paper (Pannakoek). Spine slightly worn, very slightly discoloured, otherwise a very good copy of a book that is often damaged due to its size. "Departure" and "The Azalea", two poems by the British poet Coventry Patmore (1823-1896), which were first published in 1877. Van Dijk 251. Reid ASb. An attractive copy. 380 by 290mm (15 by 11½ inches).

    . First Ainsi, Maastricht/Bruxelles/Paris/Londres, A.A.M. Stols, 1931. Piqûre de livret. Pas coupé. 28h Deux gravures sur bois (taille de la plaque de 150 x 112 mm) par John Buckland Wright comme une illustration de la
    les titres des chansons. Imprimé à 300 exemplaires sur papier hollandais fait à la main (Pannakoek). Dos légèrement usé, très légèrement décoloré, sinon très bel exemplaire d'un ouvrage souvent abîmé du fait de son volume. « Departure » et « The Azalea », deux poèmes du poète britannique Coventry Patmore (1823-1896), publiés pour la première fois en 1877. Van Dijk 251. Reid ASb. Bel exemplaire. 380 par 290mm

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    Book ID: 3728
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  • Type: A Visual History of Typefaces and Graphic Styles by de JONG, Cees, W. et al
    de JONG, Cees, W. et al
    Type: A Visual History of Typefaces and Graphic Styles

    Koln: Taschen, 2013. Two Volumes in card slipcase. First thus (slipcased edition - the two volumes were first issued in 2009/2010). Edited by Cees W. de Jong, Alston W. Purvis & Jan Tholenaar. Volume 1. 1628-1900. Volume 2. 1901-1938. Red card slipcase is clean and neat, without any major damage, there is a bump to the top front corner. Both of the books have a touch of handling to the covers. Internally spotless. A very nice visual reference with a profusion of coloured illustrations. Text is in English. 360 pages in each volume. 320 x 245 mm

    Book ID: 2742
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  • Un Homme de Bien, comédie en trois actes en vers. by AUGIER, Emile
    AUGIER, Emile
    Un Homme de Bien, comédie en trois actes en vers.

    Paris: Calmann Lévy, 1897. First edition. Illustrated with compositions by Guillaume Dubufe: 9 etchings (including 1 front. and 3 hors-texte). Limited edition, first copy on japon impérial (no. 34/50), accompanied by a suite avant la lettre of engravings on the same paper. (So the plates are all present in two states - a total of 18 engravings). Bound in 3/4 brown morocco, signed E. Carayon, smooth spine, gilt title, pages untrimmed, covers and corners very slightly bumped. There is a slight whitening to some areas of the brown leather. Attractive triangular ex libris to the inside of the front board. Still, overall a beautiful copy. 56 pp plus additional plates. 300 x 210 mm (11¾ x 8¼ inches).

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    Paris: Calmann Lévy, 1897. First edition. Illustrated with compositions by Guillaume Dubufe: 9 etchings (including 1 front. and 3 hors-texte). Limited edition, first copy on japon impérial (no. 34/50), accompanied by a suite avant la lettre of engravings on the same paper. (So the plates are all present in two states - a total of 18 engravings). Bound in 3/4 brown morocco, signed E. Carayon, smooth spine, gilt title, pages untrimmed, covers and corners very slightly bumped. There is a slight whitening to some areas of the brown leather. Attractive triangular ex libris to the inside of the front board. Still, overall a beautiful copy. 56 pp plus additional plates. 300 x 210 mm (11¾ x 8¼ inches).

    . Illustré de compositions de Guillaume Dubufe : 9 eaux-fortes (dont 1 frontispice et 3 hors-texte). Édition limitée, premier exemplaire sur japon impérial (n° 34/50), accompagné d'une suite avant la lettre de gravures sur le même papier. (Les planches sont donc toutes présentes en deux états - soit un total de 18 gravures). Reliure en maroquin brun 3/4, signée E. Carayon, dos lisse, titre doré, pages non rognées, couvertures et coins très légèrement heurtés. Il y a un léger blanchiment à certains endroits du cuir brun. Un joli ex libris triangulaire se trouve à l'intérieur de la première planche. Dans l'ensemble, il s'agit d'un bel exemplaire. 56 pages plus des planches supplémentaires. 300 x 210 mm

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    Book ID: 3914
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  • Une Nuit de Noël Sous la Terreur, by BOURGET, Paul
    BOURGET, Paul
    Une Nuit de Noël Sous la Terreur, frontispice gravé de Henri Gervex.

    Paris: H. H Daragon, 1907. First Edition. Small softback. Original paper covers with small engraved illustrations. Covers are a little darkened, but sound. One of 200 copies sur vélin du Marais numbered and initialed. Internally clean and tidy throughout. 116 pages. 155 x 120 mm (6 x 4¾ inches). Première édition. Petit broché. Couvertures originales en papier avec de petites illustrations gravées. Les couvertures sont un peu sombres, mais saines. Un des 200 exemplaires sur vélin du Marais numérotés et paraphés. Intérieurement propre et bien rangé. 116 pages. 155 x 120 mm

    Book ID: 3196
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  • [Untitled] Three ladies in a boat by BOSSERT, Otto Richard.
    BOSSERT, Otto Richard.
    [Untitled] Three ladies in a boat

    Unknown. A lovely woodcut. Undated but circa 1910. Three young ladies sitting on a boat by a lake side. One is playing the guitar, and the other two listening. Woodcut is 17cm x 20cm. Printed on fine chine papier. Paper is 48cm x 33cm. Signed by Bossert below the image. A little creasing to the paper, particularly at the edges, but overall and attractive piece. Otto Richard Bossert (1874–1919), also known as O. R. Bossert, was a German portrait painter, art teacher and graphic artist. Among his works are portrait etchings of historical figures and color woodcuts. His early works were influenced by Max Klinger. Bossert was born in Heidelberg and studied in Karlsruhe, before settling in Leipzig. In…

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    Unknown. A lovely woodcut. Undated but circa 1910. Three young ladies sitting on a boat by a lake side. One is playing the guitar, and the other two listening. Woodcut is 17cm x 20cm. Printed on fine chine papier. Paper is 48cm x 33cm. Signed by Bossert below the image. A little creasing to the paper, particularly at the edges, but overall and attractive piece. Otto Richard Bossert (1874–1919), also known as O. R. Bossert, was a German portrait painter, art teacher and graphic artist. Among his works are portrait etchings of historical figures and color woodcuts. His early works were influenced by Max Klinger. Bossert was born in Heidelberg and studied in Karlsruhe, before settling in Leipzig. In 1904 he began teaching at the Leipzig Academy for the Graphic Arts. In 1911 he spent a summer in Normandy and Brittany, where he was introduced to the art of Paul Cézanne. Bossert was a winner of 1914 Villa Romana prize. He died in 1919 in Leipzig. (Wikipedia).

    . Une belle gravure sur bois. Non datée mais vers 1910. Trois jeunes femmes sont assises sur un bateau au bord d'un lac. L'une joue de la guitare et les deux autres écoutent. La gravure sur bois mesure 17 cm x 20 cm. Imprimée sur du papier fin chiné. Le papier mesure 48 cm x 33 cm. Signé par Bossert sous l'image. Le papier est un peu froissé, en particulier sur les bords, mais il s'agit dans l'ensemble d'une belle œuvre. Otto Richard Bossert (1874-1919), également connu sous le nom de O. R. Bossert, était un portraitiste, professeur d'art et artiste graphique allemand. Parmi ses œuvres figurent des portraits à l'eau-forte de personnages historiques et des gravures sur bois en couleur. Ses premières œuvres ont été influencées par Max Klinger. Bossert est né à Heidelberg et a étudié à Karlsruhe, avant de s'installer à Leipzig. En 1904, il commence à enseigner à l'Académie des arts graphiques de Leipzig. En 1911, il passe un été en Normandie et en Bretagne, où il découvre l'art de Paul Cézanne. Bossert est lauréat du prix Villa Romana 1914. Il meurt en 1919 à Leipzig. (Wikipedia).

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  • A Manuscript scrap-book of Vanity Fair portraits. Including a sketch and 4 autographs.
    Vanity Fair. A two volume collection of "Statesmen" and "Men of the Day" by BOWLES, Thomas Gibson (Jehu Junior)
    BOWLES, Thomas Gibson (Jehu Junior)
    Vanity Fair. A two volume collection of "Statesmen" and "Men of the Day"

    N/A, 1875. A collection of 90 full page lithographs from Vanity Fair, illustrations by SPY (Sir Leslie Ward) and APE (Carlo Pellegrini) as well as a large number that are anonymous. Lithographed by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son. Facing most of the lithographs, is the biography, mostly written by Gibson as Jehu Junior, written in a neat manuscript hand. (There is a tipped in plate bearing the owner / compiler's name and signature to the inside front board, but we have been unable to identify them). Four of the biographies have the subject's autograph tipped in to the page. These are Sir Francis Grant (Scottish portrait painter and President of the Royal Academy). He was a keen hunter, and…

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    N/A, 1875. A collection of 90 full page lithographs from Vanity Fair, illustrations by SPY (Sir Leslie Ward) and APE (Carlo Pellegrini) as well as a large number that are anonymous. Lithographed by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son. Facing most of the lithographs, is the biography, mostly written by Gibson as Jehu Junior, written in a neat manuscript hand. (There is a tipped in plate bearing the owner / compiler's name and signature to the inside front board, but we have been unable to identify them). Four of the biographies have the subject's autograph tipped in to the page. These are Sir Francis Grant (Scottish portrait painter and President of the Royal Academy). He was a keen hunter, and this also has a large sketch of a huntsman by Grant tipped in. Richard Boyle (9th Earl of Cork and Orrery). Frederic Leighton (Painter, draughtsman and sculptor. He also had the distinction of the shortest peerage in history. He died the day after being made a Lord). Reverend Arthur Stanley (Dean of Westminster). Unpaginated, but approximately 180 pages. with 90 lithographs pasted in and approximately 85 biographies. The scrapbooks have black boards and black leather spines. The spines are significantly rubbed, and have some splitting. There are gilt titles to the front boards. Inside, the volumes are both in good condition, with a touch of marking, but overall very clean condition. 380 by 270mm (15 by 10¾ inches). Une collection de 90 lithographies pleine page tirées de Vanity Fair, des illustrations de SPY (Sir Leslie Ward) et APE (Carlo Pellegrini) ainsi qu'un grand nombre d'illustrations anonymes. En face de la plupart des lithographies se trouve la biographie, rédigée principalement par Gibson sous le nom de Jehu Junior, dans une écriture manuscrite soignée. (Une plaque portant le nom et la signature du propriétaire / compilateur est collée à l'intérieur de la première planche, mais nous n'avons pas pu les identifier). Quatre des biographies comportent un autographe du sujet collé sur la page. Il s'agit de Sir Francis Grant (portraitiste écossais et président de la Royal Academy). Il était passionné de chasse, et cette biographie comporte également une grande esquisse d'un chasseur réalisée par Grant et collée sur la page. Richard Boyle (9e comte de Cork et d'Orrery). Frederic Leighton (peintre, dessinateur et sculpteur. Il a également eu la distinction d'être le pair le plus court de l'histoire. Il est mort le lendemain de sa nomination comme Lord). Révérend Arthur Stanley (doyen de Westminster). Non paginé, mais environ 180 pages, avec 90 lithographies collées et environ 85 biographies. Les albums ont des planches noires et des dos en cuir noir. Les dos sont considérablement frottés et présentent quelques fissures. Les titres sont dorés sur les premières planches. A l'intérieur, les deux volumes sont en bon état, avec quelques marques, mais dans l'ensemble très propres. 380 x 270 mm

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  • Vénus & Cie. En Correctionnelle. by LONDON, Geo
    LONDON, Geo
    Vénus & Cie. En Correctionnelle. Illustrations de G. Pavis.

    Paris: Les Éditions De France, 1937. First Edition. Has been beautifully rebound in hardback burgundy half morocco, with mottled boards. Marbled end papers. Original paperback bound in (including covers). Slightly erotic stories and b/w illustrations. Text in French. 248 pages. 190 x 130 mm (7½ x 5 inches). Boards in a very good condition. Evidence of ex-libris having been removed from FFEP. Original book is a little grubby / foxed, and pages age toned, but still in a good condition.
    Geo London was the pseudonym of Parisian journalist Georges Samuel. He was a (often unpopular) court reporter for many important trials, even once meeting Al Capone, and wrote many works before his death in 1951. Première édition. A…

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    Paris: Les Éditions De France, 1937. First Edition. Has been beautifully rebound in hardback burgundy half morocco, with mottled boards. Marbled end papers. Original paperback bound in (including covers). Slightly erotic stories and b/w illustrations. Text in French. 248 pages. 190 x 130 mm (7½ x 5 inches). Boards in a very good condition. Evidence of ex-libris having been removed from FFEP. Original book is a little grubby / foxed, and pages age toned, but still in a good condition.
    Geo London was the pseudonym of Parisian journalist Georges Samuel. He was a (often unpopular) court reporter for many important trials, even once meeting Al Capone, and wrote many works before his death in 1951. Première édition. A été magnifiquement rebondi en demi maroquin bordeaux cartonné, avec des planches marbrées. Feuilles de garde marbrées. Broché original relié (y compris les couvertures). Histoires légèrement érotiques et illustrations n/b. Texte en français. 248 pages. 190 x 130 mm. Planches en très bon état. Preuve que les ex-libris ont été retirés du FFEP. Le livre original est un peu sale / rousseur, et les pages vieillissent, mais toujours en bon état.
    Geo London était le pseudonyme du journaliste parisien Georges Samuel. Il était un sténographe judiciaire (souvent impopulaire) pour de nombreux procès importants, rencontrant même une fois Al Capone, et a écrit de nombreux ouvrages avant sa mort en 1951.

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  • Victorian Scraps Album. by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Victorian Scraps Album.

    1865. Fabulous decorative gilt and black ruled red cloth album. Comprising 40 leaves with around 600 intricate cut-outs of commemorative cards and images. Many of these are from early Christmas cards and winter themes - mostly English text. Includes some fabulous flowers, birds, butterflies, traditional dress / costumes and caricatures - mostly French text. All beautifully cut out, then thoughtfully and carefully assembled. One or two are dated. Including an advertising postcard (possibly once perfumed) for Rimmel, dated 1865. Therefore, we assume it was created during the period 1860 - 1875. Boards are bumped on corners but otherwise the gilt clean and bright. Endpapers are toned / lightly foxed. Each leaf has a blank verso, but the cuts have transferred…

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    1865. Fabulous decorative gilt and black ruled red cloth album. Comprising 40 leaves with around 600 intricate cut-outs of commemorative cards and images. Many of these are from early Christmas cards and winter themes - mostly English text. Includes some fabulous flowers, birds, butterflies, traditional dress / costumes and caricatures - mostly French text. All beautifully cut out, then thoughtfully and carefully assembled. One or two are dated. Including an advertising postcard (possibly once perfumed) for Rimmel, dated 1865. Therefore, we assume it was created during the period 1860 - 1875. Boards are bumped on corners but otherwise the gilt clean and bright. Endpapers are toned / lightly foxed. Each leaf has a blank verso, but the cuts have transferred their shapes onto the verso preceding. 300 x 250 mm (11¾ x 9¾ inches). Fabuleux album décoratif en toile rouge lignée dorée et noire. Composé de 40 feuilles avec environ 600 découpes complexes de cartes et d'images commémoratives. Beaucoup d'entre eux proviennent des premières cartes de Noël et des thèmes d'hiver - principalement du texte anglais. Comprend des fleurs fabuleuses, des oiseaux, des papillons, des vêtements / costumes traditionnels et des caricatures - principalement du texte en français. Tous magnifiquement découpés, puis soigneusement et soigneusement assemblés. Un ou deux sont datés. Y compris une carte postale publicitaire (peut-être une fois parfumée) pour Rimmel, datée de 1865. Par conséquent, nous supposons qu'elle a été créée au cours de la période 1860 - 1875. Les plats sont émoussés sur les coins mais sinon la dorure est propre et lumineuse. Les pages de garde sont toniques/légèrement renards. Chaque feuillet a un verso vierge, mais les coupes ont transféré leurs formes sur le verso précédent. 300 x 250 mm.

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  • Vingt années de Paris. by GILL, André.
    GILL, André.
    Vingt années de Paris. Avec une preface par Alphonse Daudet

    Paris: C. Marpon et E. Flammarion, 1883. Very nice copy of this first edition. Text in French. Contemporary half burgundy leather, with gilt titles and marbled boards. A little rubbing to the spine. Internally clean and tidy. Complete, with Frontis and 5 caricatures on silk paper. xii, 238 pages. 190 by 120mm (7½ by 4¾ inches). Très bel exemplaire de cette première édition. Texte en français. Cuir demi bordeaux de l'époque, avec titres dorés et plats marbrés. Un petit frottement à la colonne vertébrale. Intérieur propre et bien rangé. Complet, avec Frontis et 5 caricatures sur papier de soie. xii, 238 pages. 190 x 120 mm

    Book ID: 3257
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  • Visage de la Wallonie. by PIERARD, Louis
    PIERARD, Louis
    Visage de la Wallonie. 30 Bois Gravés de Maurice Brocas.

    Bruxelles: Editions Labor, 1934. Original soft covers. Limited edition - copy #1136/1300. Title page has an engraved vignette by Brocas. The cream covers are a touch darkened, but overall in good, clean condition. Internally, the book is spotless. 89 pages. 270 x 210 mm (10¾ x 8¼ inches). Couvertures souples d'origine. Édition limitée - exemplaire #1136/1300. La page de titre a une vignette gravée par Brocas. Les couvertures crème sont un peu foncées, mais dans l'ensemble en bon état de propreté. En interne, le livre est impeccable. 89 pages. 270 x 210 mm

    Book ID: 3171
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