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  • Lettre autographe signée avec dessin original by ROBIDA, A.
    ROBIDA, A.
    Lettre autographe signée avec dessin original

    Grandcamp: S.P, C1890. First Edition / Orignal letter, written and signed by Albert Robida. Dated the third of August, and from Grandcamp. the letter is to a single sheet of writing paper, folded, and written to three of the sides. It includes an attractive small vignette, of him raising a glass to toast to his friend, the letters recipient. The text reads: "Grandcamp, August 3. My dear friend. You are a thousand times too kind – what a supply! 10 bottles of Maruani wine, 6 elixirs, 2 crates of tea and 4 of paste – enough to brighten up the rainy days, warm us up on cold days, and cheer us up on cold days. A sad end to…

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    Grandcamp: S.P, C1890. First Edition / Orignal letter, written and signed by Albert Robida. Dated the third of August, and from Grandcamp. the letter is to a single sheet of writing paper, folded, and written to three of the sides. It includes an attractive small vignette, of him raising a glass to toast to his friend, the letters recipient. The text reads: "Grandcamp, August 3. My dear friend. You are a thousand times too kind – what a supply! 10 bottles of Maruani wine, 6 elixirs, 2 crates of tea and 4 of paste – enough to brighten up the rainy days, warm us up on cold days, and cheer us up on cold days. A sad end to the season, probably, for the Normandy coast, with the Asian visitor arriving in Le Havre*. It's a good thing you left Villers, which must be depopulating like Trouville with this threatening neighbour, so close by. We must be noticing it everywhere, for the last two weeks it's been cleaner, the Municipality is cleaning! I wonder if we'll be lucky enough to finish our season without any trouble. - With the prospect of finding the Seine nymphs in their broth of microbes in Argenteuil. My friend Montetand went to Saint-Malo for a small plot of land bought at the tip of Varenne, that's where there's a deal on superb land on the Rance near Dinard, a large park divided into lots - too far unfortunately! I wish you a good season in Valesaire, in the Mediterranean Barbizon. Give my respects to these ladies, and my best wishes to Dr. Laffat, Mr. Jaros, and your brother.
    Good handshake, of your, A. Robida". Below the vignette, is the text "My vice. Isigny Police Court: 25 francs fine for drunkenness and disorderly conduct." A lovely piece from Robida. The letter is clean and tidy, with just a little creasing, both from the original fold, and from it being folded again. 17.5cm x 22.5cm. *The Asian visitor is almost certainly a reference to the Fifth Cholera pandemic, which was rife in France between 1881 and 1896.

    . Première édition / Lettre originale, écrite et signée par Albert Robida. Datée du 3 août, et provenant de Grandcamp. La lettre est sur une seule feuille de papier à lettres, pliée, et écrite sur trois des côtés. Elle comporte une jolie petite vignette, qui le représente levant son verre pour porter un toast à son ami, le destinataire de la lettre. Le texte se lit comme suit : "Grandcamp, 3 août Mon cher ami. Tu es mille fois trop gentil - quel cadeau ! 10 bouteilles de vin de Maruani, 6 élixirs, 2 caisses de thé et 4 de pâte, de quoi égayer les jours de pluie, nous réchauffer les jours de froid, nous remonter le moral les jours de froid. Triste fin de saison, sans doute, pour la côte normande, avec l'arrivée au Havre* du visiteur asiatique. Heureusement que vous avez laissé Villers, qui doit se dépeupler comme Trouville avec ce voisin menaçant, tout près. On doit le remarquer partout, depuis deux semaines c'est plus propre, la municipalité nettoie ! Je me demande si nous aurons la chance de finir notre saison sans encombre. - Avec la perspective de retrouver les nymphes de la Seine dans leur bouillon de microbes à Argenteuil. Mon ami Montetand est allé à Saint-Malo pour un petit terrain acheté à la pointe de la Varenne, c'est là qu'il y a une affaire pour un superbe terrain sur la Rance près de Dinard, un grand parc divisé en lots - trop loin malheureusement ! Je vous souhaite une bonne saison à Valesaire, dans le Barbizon méditerranéen. Présentez mes respects à ces dames, et mes meilleurs vœux au Dr Laffat, à M. Jaros, et à votre frère.
    Bonne poignée de main, de votre, A. Robida". Sous la vignette, figure le texte "Mon vice. Tribunal de police d'Isigny : 25 francs d'amende pour ivresse et trouble de l'ordre public". Une belle pièce de Robida. La lettre est propre et bien rangée, avec juste un peu de plis, provenant à la fois de la pliure originale et d'une nouvelle pliure. 17,5 cm x 22,5 cm. *Le visiteur asiatique est presque certainement une référence à la cinquième pandémie de choléra, qui a sévi en France entre 1881 et 1896.

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  • Unique and unpublished
    Milton Abbey Dorsetshire - Architectural Report and photographs. by SHORE, Lt Col B. C. G.
    SHORE, Lt Col B. C. G.
    Milton Abbey Dorsetshire - Architectural Report and photographs.

    London: Unpublished, 1960. A hardback bound typescript of a report by Lt-Col Shore, on faults and problems with the architecture of Milton Abbey in Dorset. Bound in blue cloth with gilt titles. The typescript itself is unpaginated, but is 11 pages long. Printed to one side in red and black. Also bound in are 8 large (305 mm x 240 mm) black and white silver gelatin photographs of details of the Abbey architecture, including one with the members of the Abbey team showing some Saxon stone work. There are two further loose photographs, one of which is a little tatty to the edges. The report is signed in fountain pen by the author. There is also a compliments letter…

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    London: Unpublished, 1960. A hardback bound typescript of a report by Lt-Col Shore, on faults and problems with the architecture of Milton Abbey in Dorset. Bound in blue cloth with gilt titles. The typescript itself is unpaginated, but is 11 pages long. Printed to one side in red and black. Also bound in are 8 large (305 mm x 240 mm) black and white silver gelatin photographs of details of the Abbey architecture, including one with the members of the Abbey team showing some Saxon stone work. There are two further loose photographs, one of which is a little tatty to the edges. The report is signed in fountain pen by the author. There is also a compliments letter loosely enclosed. In good clean condition, with a touch of darkening to the edges only. 355 by 255mm (14 by 10 inches).

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  • 4 original illustrations and an extensive sketch book
    Original sketch book of this renowned portraitist with four colour original portraits by NOLHAC, Henri de; NOLHAC, Pierre
    NOLHAC, Henri de; NOLHAC, Pierre
    Original sketch book of this renowned portraitist with four colour original portraits

    Versaille: 1900. A fascinating sketchbook and four drawings by the artist and portraitist Henri de Nolhac (1884-1948). He was the son of Pierre de Nolhac, the curator of the Palace of Versailles Museum during his youth. From a young age, he was a painter, and particularly skilled in pencil portraits, which he used to make his living. The four portraits, each on stiff card are approximately 34 x 22 cm. Three of the four are signed by Nolhac. Two are gentlemen, (Raymond Laurent* and another anonymous man). Two are portraits of anonymous young women. Each are skillfully executed and in excellent condition. The sketchbook, with a cloth spine and plain blue boards, seems to have begun life as an itinerary…

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    Versaille: 1900. A fascinating sketchbook and four drawings by the artist and portraitist Henri de Nolhac (1884-1948). He was the son of Pierre de Nolhac, the curator of the Palace of Versailles Museum during his youth. From a young age, he was a painter, and particularly skilled in pencil portraits, which he used to make his living. The four portraits, each on stiff card are approximately 34 x 22 cm. Three of the four are signed by Nolhac. Two are gentlemen, (Raymond Laurent* and another anonymous man). Two are portraits of anonymous young women. Each are skillfully executed and in excellent condition. The sketchbook, with a cloth spine and plain blue boards, seems to have begun life as an itinerary book / plan for his father. A note on the front end paper "2e Division 1er Brigade" and to the final page "Cours special d'instruction 3e Brigade (1890-91)" is followed by seven pages in ink, dated 1890-1891 in an adult hand. This seems to be largely assigning projects (or elements of the instruction course). As the text ends, the pencil sketches immediately begin. It is unlikely that Henri took up this book immediately, as in 1890 he was only 7 years old and these are mature sketches. Most of the entries are of 19th century scenes, and some portraits of eminent men from the time. There are also American civil war notables and a couple of cowboys. (Nolhac travelled to the United States in the 1930s so perhaps he drew these after that visit). Studies include sketches after Daumier, characters in Chinese dress, fashionable ladies, a lovely ink and pencil sketch of Lamartine, military uniforms, a full page colour sketch of a couple promenading, Generals Grant and Lee from the USA, horses running, Gladstone, Thackeray and two of Disraeli. There are 55 pages, each drawn to the recto only, and mostly holding 4-6 sketches. Curiously these are all dated 1863-1871 but this is before Henri was born (and his father was only born in 1859). It seems far more likely that these were pencil studies and practice pieces. Nolhac was known for improving his skills throughout his life. There are then a number of blank leaves. The sketch book is obviously picked up again towards the end of Nolhac's life. It is begun afresh from the rear page (upside down to the front) and there are nine pages of sketches. There is a pencil title "1e anniversaire a XXXX" (illegible, but from the contents this is clearly the liberation). The nine pages are full of studies of American troops and vehicles. There is also a full page, colour highlighted sketch entitled "Le libération á Sens 25.8.44 la grande rue." Sens was liberated by American troops on the 20th August 1944. In total, this sketch book contains 64 pages of sketches, including three in colour and one in ink. A total of 238 studies. Nolhac died in 1948. 305 x 200 mm (12 x 7¾ inches). A very similar sketch book (209 studies but with the subject entirely focused on World War I) was sold at auction in 2014 for 2875 euros (including fees). * The Politician Raymond Laurent was one of the founders of the People's Democratic Movement (a Christian Democratic Pary). This portrait was taken just after the party was founded. He was later a deputy in the French parliament and member of the Resistance during the Second World War.

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    . Un fascinant carnet de croquis et quatre dessins de l'artiste et portraitiste Henri de Nolhac (1884-1948). Il est le fils de Pierre de Nolhac, conservateur du musée du château de Versailles dans sa jeunesse. Peintre dès son plus jeune âge, il est particulièrement doué pour les portraits au crayon, qui lui permettent de gagner sa vie. Les quatre portraits, chacun sur carton rigide, mesurent environ 34 x 22 cm. Trois d'entre eux sont signés par Nolhac. Deux sont des messieurs (Raymond Laurent* et un autre homme anonyme). Deux sont des portraits de jeunes femmes anonymes. Tous sont habilement exécutés et en excellent état. Le carnet de croquis, avec un dos en tissu et des planches bleues unies, semble avoir commencé sa vie comme un carnet d'itinéraire / plan pour son père. Une note sur la page de garde "2e Division 1ère Brigade" et sur la dernière page "Cours spécial d'instruction 3e Brigade (1890-91)" est suivie de sept pages à l'encre, datées de 1890-1891 de la main d'un adulte. Il semble qu'il s'agisse en grande partie de l'attribution de projets (ou d'éléments du cours d'instruction). À la fin du texte, les esquisses au crayon commencent immédiatement. Il est peu probable qu'Henri ait pris ce livre immédiatement, car en 1890 il n'avait que 7 ans et il s'agit d'esquisses de maturité. La plupart des dessins représentent des scènes du XIXe siècle et quelques portraits d'hommes éminents de l'époque. Il y a également des notables de la guerre civile américaine et quelques cow-boys (Nolhac s'est rendu aux États-Unis dans les années 1930 et a peut-être dessiné ces croquis après cette visite). Les études comprennent des croquis d'après Daumier, des personnages en costume chinois, des dames à la mode, une belle esquisse à l'encre et au crayon de Lamartine, des uniformes militaires, une esquisse en couleur pleine page d'un couple en train de se promener, les généraux Grant et Lee des États-Unis, des chevaux en train de courir, Gladstone, Thackeray et deux portraits de Disraeli. Il y a 55 pages, chacune dessinée au recto seulement, et contenant pour la plupart 4 à 6 esquisses. Curieusement, elles sont toutes datées de 1863-1871, mais c'est avant la naissance d'Henri (et son père n'est né qu'en 1859). Il semble beaucoup plus probable qu'il s'agisse d'études au crayon et d'exercices. Nolhac était connu pour se perfectionner tout au long de sa vie. Il y a ensuite un certain nombre de feuilles blanches. Le carnet de croquis est manifestement repris vers la fin de la vie de Nolhac. Il est recommencé à partir de la dernière page (à l'envers par rapport au recto) et comporte neuf pages d'esquisses. Le titre est écrit au crayon "1e anniversaire a XXXX" (illisible, mais d'après le contenu, il s'agit clairement de la libération). Les neuf pages sont remplies d'études de troupes et de véhicules américains. Il y a également un croquis pleine page en couleur intitulé "Le libération á Sens 25.8.44 la grande rue". Sens a été libéré par les troupes américaines le 20 août 1944. Au total, ce carnet de croquis contient 64 pages de croquis, dont trois en couleur et une à l'encre. Soit un total de 238 études. Nolhac est décédé en 1948. 305 x 200 mm (12 x 7¾ inches). Un carnet de croquis très similaire (209 études mais dont le sujet est entièrement centré sur la Première Guerre mondiale) a été vendu aux enchères en 2014 pour 2875 euros (frais compris). * L'homme politique Raymond Laurent a été l'un des fondateurs du Mouvement démocratique populaire (parti démocrate-chrétien). Ce portrait a été réalisé juste après la création du parti. Il a ensuite été député et résistant pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale.

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  • Plant and Animal Studies by WINTZER, Richard
    WINTZER, Richard
    Plant and Animal Studies

    Nauendorf: NA, 1887. Nine leaves with original plant and animal studies. White heightened charcoal and partly pen and ink drawings, mostly dated 1887. The leaves are approximately 32.8 x 26 cm. The subjects are skilfully executed and include apricot blossom (white), cherry blossom (white), meadow ane mone white. - Fragrant Narcissus (white) & Portrait of a Young Girl. - Vine leaves, verso leaves of oak, linden, rose and pipe leaf. - 2 different plants. - Apple Blossom (White), White Daffodil, Flying Hearts (Red), Cockchafer. - Yellow daffodil, daisy. - Violet lilac, white lilac, lilac (light purple), forget-me-not (blue). - Violets and Cowslips. - There is a fascinating page entitled "Zoological Garden Leipzig" which includes sketches of goat, deer, stork,…

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    Nauendorf: NA, 1887. Nine leaves with original plant and animal studies. White heightened charcoal and partly pen and ink drawings, mostly dated 1887. The leaves are approximately 32.8 x 26 cm. The subjects are skilfully executed and include apricot blossom (white), cherry blossom (white), meadow ane mone white. - Fragrant Narcissus (white) & Portrait of a Young Girl. - Vine leaves, verso leaves of oak, linden, rose and pipe leaf. - 2 different plants. - Apple Blossom (White), White Daffodil, Flying Hearts (Red), Cockchafer. - Yellow daffodil, daisy. - Violet lilac, white lilac, lilac (light purple), forget-me-not (blue). - Violets and Cowslips. - There is a fascinating page entitled "Zoological Garden Leipzig" which includes sketches of goat, deer, stork, ostrich, ducks & two foot studies. A skilled and unusual collection of original sketches. A little darkening to the pages and slight edgewear, but still attractive. Richard Wintzer (1866 Nauendorf near Halle - Berlin 1952) was a skilled artist, dealing mainly in pencil / charcoal and who specialized in portaits.

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  • ponts et chaussées Commune de Ports, Département d' Indre Loire Service Hydraulique by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    ponts et chaussées Commune de Ports, Département d' Indre Loire Service Hydraulique

    Indre-Loire: Service Hydraulique, 1853. A folding manuscript map / cadastral plan of the commune of Ports and the surrounding area. 8 pages folded and pasted together, drawn to one side only. The first pate is the text / permissions and authorisations signed and dated (with official stamp) by individuals involved with the project. ( 4 different individuals have written comments and signed the plan). This seems to have been drawn up to accompany a cleaning / repair project for the roads and bridges of the area. Attractive hand coloured plan of the area, with extra section added on paper (see photos) showing the whole of the commune of Ports, including sections of the river Vienne. The plan is drawn…

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    Indre-Loire: Service Hydraulique, 1853. A folding manuscript map / cadastral plan of the commune of Ports and the surrounding area. 8 pages folded and pasted together, drawn to one side only. The first pate is the text / permissions and authorisations signed and dated (with official stamp) by individuals involved with the project. ( 4 different individuals have written comments and signed the plan). This seems to have been drawn up to accompany a cleaning / repair project for the roads and bridges of the area. Attractive hand coloured plan of the area, with extra section added on paper (see photos) showing the whole of the commune of Ports, including sections of the river Vienne. The plan is drawn on tracing paper / glassine, pasted to stiff card. This is a little darkened, but without significant flaws. Nice detailing and quality of work. Despite the title, there are no bridges in this commune. 290 by 1820mm (11½ by 71¾ inches).

    . Plan manuscrit dépliant de la commune de Ports et de ses environs. 8 pages pliées et collées, dessinées d'un seul côté. La première page est le texte / permissions et autorisations signées et datées (avec cachet officiel) par les personnes impliquées dans le projet. (4 personnes différentes ont écrit des commentaires et signé le plan). Ce plan semble avoir été établi pour accompagner un projet de nettoyage / réparation des routes et des ponts de la région. Joli plan de la région, colorié à la main, avec une section supplémentaire ajoutée sur papier (voir photos) montrant l'ensemble de la commune de Ports, y compris des sections de la rivière Vienne. Le plan est dessiné sur du papier calque / glassine, collé sur une carte rigide. Ce dernier est un peu assombri, mais sans défauts significatifs. Les détails et la qualité du travail sont agréables. Malgré le titre, il n'y a pas de pont dans cette commune. 290 par 1820mm

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  • Precis des Anciennes et Nouvelles Ordonnances; by [BARRIGUE de Montvalon, Andre] & BORNIER, Philippe
    [BARRIGUE de Montvalon, Andre] & BORNIER, Philippe
    Precis des Anciennes et Nouvelles Ordonnances; Edits et déclarations les plus en usage avec quelques observations sur le commentaire de Bornier [Relié avec] une généalogie des rois de France

    N/A, 1730. A lovely manuscript copy of this selection of Royal ordinances, attributed to Andre Barrigue de Montvalon. This work existed only in copied manuscript form from 1724 to 1752 when it was finally published. Our copy is an early manuscript. Attractive manuscript title with a coat of arms beneath. (It appears to show the arms of a Marquis). The work contains the Royal Laws, along with the commentary of Philippe Bornier. The author is quite critical of Bornier's work, and corrects his errors and dating. As stated in the preface, content in red ink refers to Bornier's work. Dates of ordinances are indicated in side notes. There are also two tables. One shows them in chronological order. The…

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    N/A, 1730. A lovely manuscript copy of this selection of Royal ordinances, attributed to Andre Barrigue de Montvalon. This work existed only in copied manuscript form from 1724 to 1752 when it was finally published. Our copy is an early manuscript. Attractive manuscript title with a coat of arms beneath. (It appears to show the arms of a Marquis). The work contains the Royal Laws, along with the commentary of Philippe Bornier. The author is quite critical of Bornier's work, and corrects his errors and dating. As stated in the preface, content in red ink refers to Bornier's work. Dates of ordinances are indicated in side notes. There are also two tables. One shows them in chronological order. The other in alphabetical. Text is throughout in a neat French secretarial hand. This work is almost identical to a 1728 version, found in the Bibliotheque de Droit Schuman in Aix-en-Provence, and a slightly earlier (1724) edition currently on sale in the USA. Our copy is slightly enlarged, as BOUND IN is a lovely genealogical tree of the French Royal family and 8 pages (4 leaves) of a red and black list of the kings and their significant dates.

    Condition. The full leather period binding is in good, strong, condition, with just a little rubbing and slight loss to the head of the spine. Attractive gilt decoration and titles to spine. Marbled end papers. Internally, the pages are in good, clean condition, with just a touch of movement to the binding. The final gathers (with the genealogical details) are slightly cracked to the binding and "sit proud" of the rest of the text block. Overall in excellent condition. Collation: 236, 7, 1, 8, 1 ff. / 472 (ordinances & indexes), 14 (blank), 2 (ruled only), 16 (genealogies), 1 (1 blank) pages. 170 by 110mm (6¾ by 4¼ inches). Conforms to Worldcat OCLC Number: 18455885.

    Barrigue de Montvalon was a legal advisor to the Parlement of Provence. He was sent to defend the King physically when a disputed broke out between the parlement and the court at Aixes. He was a great supporter of the Jesuits. Barrigue lived to the age of 101. P. Girard, noting his devotion, said of him that he "knew only the Palace and retirement. A long life is the reward of good morals". Bornier was an Advisor to the King, serving as a counselor to the king and lieutenant principal at the présidial court of the city.

    . Belle copie manuscrite de cette sélection d'ordonnances royales, attribuée à André Barrigue de Montvalon. Cet ouvrage n'a existé que sous forme de manuscrit copié de 1724 à 1752, date à laquelle il fut finalement publié. Notre exemplaire est un manuscrit ancien. Titre manuscrit attrayant avec des armoiries en dessous. (Il semble qu'il s'agisse des armoiries d'un marquis). L'ouvrage contient les lois royales, ainsi que le commentaire de Philippe Bornier. L'auteur est assez critique à l'égard du travail de Bornier, dont il corrige les erreurs et les datations. Comme indiqué dans la préface, le contenu à l'encre rouge se réfère à l'ouvrage de Bornier. Les dates des ordonnances sont indiquées dans les notes annexes. Il y a également deux tableaux. L'un les présente dans l'ordre chronologique. L'autre par ordre alphabétique. Le texte est rédigé d'une main soignée de secrétaire français. Cet ouvrage est presque identique à une version de 1728, trouvée à la Bibliothèque de Droit Schuman à Aix-en-Provence, et à une édition légèrement antérieure (1724) actuellement en vente aux Etats-Unis. Notre exemplaire est légèrement plus grand, car il contient un bel arbre généalogique de la famille royale française et 8 pages (4 feuilles) d'une liste rouge et noire des rois et de leurs dates significatives.

    Condition. La reliure d'époque en plein cuir est en bon état, solide, avec juste un peu de frottement et une légère perte à la tête de la colonne vertébrale. La décoration et les titres dorés au dos sont attrayants. Papiers de fin marbrés. L'intérieur des pages est en bon état, propre, avec juste un peu de mouvement à la reliure. Les derniers feuillets (avec les détails généalogiques) sont légèrement fendus à la reliure et se détachent du reste du bloc de texte. Dans l'ensemble, l'ouvrage est en excellent état. Collation : 236, 7, 1, 8, 1 ff. / 472 (ordonnances et index), 14 (vierges), 2 (réglées seulement), 16 (généalogies), 1 (1 vierge) pages. 170 par 110mm (6¾ par 4¼ pouces). Conforme au numéro Worldcat OCLC : 18455885.

    Barrigue de Montvalon était conseiller juridique au Parlement de Provence. Il fut envoyé pour défendre physiquement le roi lorsqu'un différend éclata entre le parlement et la cour d'Aixes. Il était un grand partisan des Jésuites. Barrigue vécut jusqu'à l'âge de 101 ans. P. Girard, notant son dévouement, dit de lui qu'il "ne connaissait que le Palais et la retraite. Une longue vie est la récompense des bonnes mœurs". Bornier était conseiller du roi, servant comme conseiller du roi et lieutenant principal à la cour présidiale de la ville.

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  • Rois de France by FORT, Paul
    FORT, Paul
    Rois de France

    Paris: Typographie Armand Jules Klein, 1931. A beautiful copy of this limited signed edition of Fort's poetic tribute to the greatest kings of France. Three quarter dark red leather binding, with red marbled boards. gilt titles and rules. gilt fleuron device to the spine. There is a tiny amount of rubbing to the binding, but still very attractive. Marbled end papers match the boards with a red and gold wash. The front end paper is filled with a lengthy gift inscription to Mademoiselle Raymonde Comte and a poem "Mort des Chevaux Royaux." Signed and initialled by Fort to this page. There is a shadow to parts of this page where a ribbon has been left for a long time…

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    Paris: Typographie Armand Jules Klein, 1931. A beautiful copy of this limited signed edition of Fort's poetic tribute to the greatest kings of France. Three quarter dark red leather binding, with red marbled boards. gilt titles and rules. gilt fleuron device to the spine. There is a tiny amount of rubbing to the binding, but still very attractive. Marbled end papers match the boards with a red and gold wash. The front end paper is filled with a lengthy gift inscription to Mademoiselle Raymonde Comte and a poem "Mort des Chevaux Royaux." Signed and initialled by Fort to this page. There is a shadow to parts of this page where a ribbon has been left for a long time (see photographs). The colophon shows that this is one of 200 copies on Arches, which are for named recipients, and with an inscription and, it seems, the same manuscript poem. The colophon is signed and numbered by Fort. Frontis and culs-de-lampe are by Gino Severini. Unpaginated. 285 by 190mm (11¼ by 7½ inches). A lovely copy. First edition.

    . Un bel exemplaire de cette édition limitée et signée de l'hommage poétique de Fort aux plus grands rois de France. Reliure à trois quarts en cuir rouge foncé, plats marbrés rouges, titres et règles dorés, fleuron doré au dos. La reliure est légèrement frottée, mais reste très attrayante. Les gardes marbrées sont assorties aux planches avec un lavis rouge et or. La première page de garde contient une longue inscription de cadeau à Mademoiselle Raymonde Comte et un poème intitulé "Mort des Chevaux Royaux". Signé et paraphé par Fort sur cette page. Il y a une ombre sur certaines parties de cette page où un ruban a été laissé pendant longtemps (voir les photographies). Le colophon indique qu'il s'agit de l'un des 200 exemplaires sur Arches, destinés à des destinataires nommés, avec une inscription et, semble-t-il, le même poème manuscrit. Le colophon est signé et numéroté par Fort. Le frontispice et les culs-de-lampe sont de Gino Severini. Non paginé. 285 par 190mm (11¼ par 7½ pouces). Un bel exemplaire. Première édition.

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  • Twelve Manuscript Maps of the Ancient World. by TATHAM, Sherman Ralph
    TATHAM, Sherman Ralph
    Twelve Manuscript Maps of the Ancient World.

    1865. Twelve manuscript maps with dated inscription: "A.M. Tatham from her afft. Bro Sherman Dec. 1865". Rebound from a broken binding as a folding leporello series of maps in cloth covered boards "Bible Atlas S.R.T." on original label to the front. Binding is new and without flaws. Slight scratch to blank (back) of first map, otherwise the maps are in excellent condition.

    The maps comprise: The Nations of the Ancient World, Assyria and the Adjacent Lands, Canaan in Patriarchal Ages, Canaan as Divided among The Tribes, Dominions of David and Solomon, Armenia, Egypt and Sinai Peninsula Illustrating the Journey of the Israelites to the Promised Land, Jerusalem and its Environs, The Kingdoms of Judah & Israel, Palestine in the…

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    1865. Twelve manuscript maps with dated inscription: "A.M. Tatham from her afft. Bro Sherman Dec. 1865". Rebound from a broken binding as a folding leporello series of maps in cloth covered boards "Bible Atlas S.R.T." on original label to the front. Binding is new and without flaws. Slight scratch to blank (back) of first map, otherwise the maps are in excellent condition.

    The maps comprise: The Nations of the Ancient World, Assyria and the Adjacent Lands, Canaan in Patriarchal Ages, Canaan as Divided among The Tribes, Dominions of David and Solomon, Armenia, Egypt and Sinai Peninsula Illustrating the Journey of the Israelites to the Promised Land, Jerusalem and its Environs, The Kingdoms of Judah & Israel, Palestine in the time of Our Saviour, Modern Palestine, and The Eastern Mediterranean Illustrating the Travels of St. Paul. Each map folds out to approx. 165 x 133 mm. The maps still retain their original bright colouring.

    Sherman Ralph Tatham was born in Hampstead in 1850. Educated at Winchester College 1862 - 1868, he became an architect. Tatham died in Hampstead in 1923 and is buried in Highgate Cemetery. The dedication here is to his younger sister Anna Maria Tatham.

    . Douze cartes manuscrites avec inscription datée : "A.M. Tatham from her afft. Sherman Dec. 1865". Relié à partir d'une reliure cassée sous la forme d'une série de cartes dépliantes en leporello dans des planches couvertes de tissu "Bible Atlas S.R.T." sur l'étiquette originale sur le devant. La reliure est neuve et sans défaut. Légère éraflure au dos de la première carte, sinon les cartes sont en excellent état.

    Les cartes comprennent : Les nations de l'ancien monde, l'Assyrie et les terres adjacentes, Canaan à l'époque des patriarches, Canaan divisé entre les tribus, les dominations de David et de Salomon, l'Arménie, l'Égypte et la péninsule du Sinaï illustrant le voyage des Israélites vers la Terre promise, Jérusalem et ses environs, les royaumes de Juda et d'Israël, la Palestine à l'époque de notre Sauveur, la Palestine moderne, et la Méditerranée orientale illustrant les voyages de saint Paul. Chaque carte est dépliante et mesure environ 165 x 133 mm. Les cartes ont conservé leurs couleurs vives d'origine.

    Sherman Ralph Tatham est né à Hampstead en 1850. Il a étudié au Winchester College de 1862 à 1868 et est devenu architecte. Tatham est décédé à Hampstead en 1923 et est enterré au cimetière de Highgate. La dédicace ici est destinée à sa jeune sœur Anna Maria Tatham.

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  • A manuscript book of recipes for syrups, chocolates, jams etc.
    Un recueil manuscrit de recettes de sirops, chocolats, confitures, etc. by BEAUVERY DESTOUCHES
    BEAUVERY DESTOUCHES
    Un recueil manuscrit de recettes de sirops, chocolats, confitures, etc.

    France: S.P, 1807. First edition. A lovely manuscript book. Written in French, and containing approximately 114 recipes over about 140 pages. Contained in a vellum hardback, which has re-used a much earlier vellum manuscript. The binding is attractive, but indecipherable, with a little rubbing to the edges and spine. Ties allow the book to be closed. To the front is a handmade index / Alphabet, giving the list of recipes by name. There is a leaf of preface which gives a little deal about the book and gives the names of the creators (These are slightly difficult to read, but see to read M. Beauvery Destouches and Mme Beauvery Auricot Debloie (or similar), and the date of 1807. The…

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    France: S.P, 1807. First edition. A lovely manuscript book. Written in French, and containing approximately 114 recipes over about 140 pages. Contained in a vellum hardback, which has re-used a much earlier vellum manuscript. The binding is attractive, but indecipherable, with a little rubbing to the edges and spine. Ties allow the book to be closed. To the front is a handmade index / Alphabet, giving the list of recipes by name. There is a leaf of preface which gives a little deal about the book and gives the names of the creators (These are slightly difficult to read, but see to read M. Beauvery Destouches and Mme Beauvery Auricot Debloie (or similar), and the date of 1807. The recipes themselves are for a range of culinary items. Chocolate drinks, syrups, confitures, vinegar's etc. Overall in very good condition. A little rubbing to the edges of the binding, particularly the spine. Inside, the pages are slightly darkened, but still clean and tidy. The manuscript is clear and neat, and would be easy to read for those used to the French of this period. To the end of the book are a couple of pages in a later hand (seem to be accounts). The book contains 238 hand numbered pages, of which about 140 have been written on. 210 by 160mm (8¼ by 6¼ inches).

    . Première édition. Un ravissant livre manuscrit. Rédigé en français, il contient environ 114 recettes réparties sur quelque 140 pages. Il est relié en vélin, la reliure ayant été réalisée à partir d'un manuscrit en vélin beaucoup plus ancien. La reliure est jolie, mais indéchiffrable, avec quelques traces d'usure sur les bords et le dos. Des cordons permettent de fermer le livre. Au début de l'ouvrage figure un index / alphabet réalisé à la main, répertoriant les recettes par leur nom. Une page de préface fournit quelques informations sur l'ouvrage et mentionne les noms des auteurs (ceux-ci sont un peu difficiles à lire, mais on distingue M. Beauvery Destouches et Mme Beauvery Auricot Debloie (ou similaire), ainsi que la date de 1807). Les recettes elles-mêmes portent sur toute une gamme de préparations culinaires : boissons au chocolat, sirops, confitures, vinaigres, etc. Dans l'ensemble, l'ouvrage est en très bon état. Légers frottements sur les bords de la reliure, en particulier au niveau du dos. À l'intérieur, les pages sont légèrement jaunies, mais restent propres et soignées. L'écriture est claire et soignée, et devrait être facile à lire pour ceux qui sont habitués au français de cette époque. À la fin du livre figurent quelques pages écrites d'une main postérieure (qui semblent être des comptes). Le livre contient 238 pages numérotées à la main, dont environ 140 ont été écrites. 210 × 160 mm (8¼ × 6¼ pouces).

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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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  • An attractive Art Nouveau portrait
    Water colour of a young lady. by BIZET, E.
    BIZET, E.
    Water colour of a young lady. Aquarelle représentant une jeune femme.

    France: S.P, C1890. First edition / only copy. An original water colour signed E. Bizet. The work depicts a young woman in three-quarter profile with blonde hair in a bun, wearing a dark late nineteenth century style collar and bow, rendered in loose water colour washes on textured paper. This impressionistic technique suggests a date around 1880–1900. Below the painting is a small pencil working of the same face. The sheet is a little darkened and foxed to the edges with some edgewear to the sheet. Appears to have been removed from an album at some point. Blank to the verso. The painted area is 14cm x 12cm. The sheet is 27.5cm x 22cm.

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    France: S.P, C1890. First edition / only copy. An original water colour signed E. Bizet. The work depicts a young woman in three-quarter profile with blonde hair in a bun, wearing a dark late nineteenth century style collar and bow, rendered in loose water colour washes on textured paper. This impressionistic technique suggests a date around 1880–1900. Below the painting is a small pencil working of the same face. The sheet is a little darkened and foxed to the edges with some edgewear to the sheet. Appears to have been removed from an album at some point. Blank to the verso. The painted area is 14cm x 12cm. The sheet is 27.5cm x 22cm.

    . Première édition / exemplaire unique. Aquarelle originale signée E. Bizet. L'œuvre représente une jeune femme de profil, les cheveux blonds relevés en chignon, portant un col et un nœud sombres de style fin XIXe siècle, rendus à l'aquarelle sur papier texturé. Cette technique impressionniste suggère une date comprise entre 1880 et 1900. Sous la peinture se trouve un petit croquis au crayon du même visage. La feuille est légèrement foncée et rousseur sur les bords, avec quelques traces d'usure. Elle semble avoir été retirée d'un album à un moment donné. Verso vierge. La zone peinte mesure 14 cm x 12 cm. La feuille mesure 27,5 cm x 22 cm.

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