TRESORS LITTERAIRES DE LA RENAISSANCE- PARTIE 2

Lot 320 - (1561). HENRI VIII. REGIS ANGLIAE HENRICI HUIUS NOMINIS OCTAVIS ASSERTIO SEPTEM SACRAMENTORUM ADVERSUS MARTINUM LUTHERUM. Lyon, Guillaume Rouille, 1561. In-4° of [96]-195-[1] pages, blond calf, wide spandrels and Renaissance iron on the boards, spine ribbed, gilt edges (period binding). Lyon first edition of Henry VIII's work against Luther, published by Gabriel de Saconay, Canon-Count of Lyon, who accompanied it with a long and curious preface in which he attacked the Reformation with a verbal violence that earned him Calvin's insults, the latter accusing him of bad company with Louise Labbé. Marginal foxing, minor damage to binding with old restoration to one hinge, worn binding, stamp on one endpaper and handwritten note "Mentita est iniquitas sibi" at bottom of title. (Baudrier IX, 285 - USTC 153046).

Estim. 300 - 500 EUR

Lot 321 - (1561). HORACE. OPERA DIONYS LAMBINI MONSTROLIENSIS EMENDATUS. Lyon, Jean de Tournes, 1561. 2 volumes bound in 1 large volume in-4°, brown calf, spine ribbed and decorated (17th century binding). "Highly esteemed edition, both for the text, which has been revised from ten manuscripts, and for Lambin's notes" (Cartier). The 2 books conform to his collation. Several pages browned, foxing, bottom margin wet, stamp, handwritten bookplate of Annonay-born physician "Gilbertus Caroneus". (Cartier, 478) (USTC 154518 and 153196).

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

Lot 322 - (1561). MATTHIOLE (André). COMMENTARIES ON THE SIX BOOKS OF THE SIMPLES OF PEDACIUS DIOSCORIDE ANAZARBEEN. Lyon, A l'escu de Milan, by Gabriel Cotier, 1561. In-folio of [22](of 64)-538-2bl.-[22]-1bl.-[1] pages, half-basin, smooth spine decorated (19th century binding). ORIGINAL EDITION of Antoine du Pinet's French translation, printed by Jean d'Ogerolles, and very rare, Baudrier can only quote his own copy, incomplete as this one is of the 42 pages of the medicinal table. The work is illustrated with some 600 wood-engraved PLANT ENGRAVINGS with their French, Italian or Spanish names, divided into 5 large sections, each opening with a large pictorial entablature and a magnificent sifted-background lettering. A good copy, internally fresh. (Baudrier IV, 72) (USTC 30218, 17 copies).

Estim. 400 - 600 EUR

Lot 323 - (1562). SAINT JEROME. EPISTOLAE IN LIBROS TREIS DISTRIBUTAE. NUNC PRIMUM OPERA D. PETRI CANISII. Dillingen, Sebaldum Mayer, 1562. Fort in-8 of [48]485-3bl.-[1]-468 to 787 pages, speckled basane, smooth spine decorated (19th century binding). First edition of commentaries on the letters of Saint Jerome by Pierre Canisius (1521-1597), one of the first Jesuits, a friend of Ignatius Loyola and considered in Germany to be the second apostle. Two identical woodcuts adorn the first and last leaves. Some paper restoration and handwritten annotations. (USTC 651619, 15 copies).

Estim. 150 - 250 EUR

Lot 324 - (1562). GALIEN (Claude). IN HIPPOCRATIS LIBRUM DE HUMORIBUS commentarii tres. Venice, Vincent Valgris, 1562. In-12-[30]-549-[1]-1bl.-[1] pages, blond half calf, smooth spine (19th century binding). Translation by Jean-Baptiste Rasario (1517-1578) on the four human humors, blood, lymph, liver and spleen. Elegant impression by Vincent Valgris, embellished with a large woodcut figure. Handwritten annotations and underlined passages. (USTC, 831471).

Estim. 150 - 250 EUR

Lot 325 - (1562). HELDING (Michael Sidonius) CATECHISMUS CATHOLICUS...IN CONCIONES LXXXIIII DISTRIBUTUS NUNC PRIMUM LATENITATE DONATUS PER TILMANNUM BREDEMBACHIUM. Cologne, haeredes J. Quentel et G. Calenium, 1562. 2 parts in 1 vol. in-folio of [16]-469-[1]-2bl. and [8]-122 pages, velin rigide, tr. bleues (period binding). In-folio catechism - published the same year as the unillustrated in-8 edition - and procured by Michael Helding (1506-1561), Bishop of Merseburg, lecturer at Mainz and head of the Imperial Council of Vienna. The title bears the engraved arms of Emperor Ferdinand, the work's dedicatee, the author's portrait, and 21 VERY CURIOUS WOODEN ENGRAVINGS (125 x 125 mm), one of which is repeated and another full-page. The second part has its own dated title. Some rings and wetness, a few pages browned, religious stamp on title. (USTC, 620554, 21 copies).

Estim. 300 - 500 EUR

Lot 326 - (1562). JUSTIN. JUSTINI EX TROGI POMPEII HISTORIIS LIBRI XLIIII... Una cum Henrici Loriti Glareani... nunc primum editi. Basel, Henri Pierre, 1562. 2 parts of [32]-322-1bl-[1] and 95-[13]-4bl.-[1] pages, covered vellum (contemporary binding). Fine Basel edition procured by Henri Glaréanus (1488-1563), a Swiss humanist, friend of Erasmus and contemporary of Reuchlin. The second part has its own title. Stamp on title with redacted manuscript bookplate. A good copy. (USTC 668633, 5 copies).

Estim. 150 - 300 EUR

Lot 327 - (1562). PAPON (Jean). RECUEIL D'ARRESTZ NOTABLES DES COURTS SOUVERAINES DE FRANCE. Lyon, Jean de Tournes, 1562. In-folio of 645-[38]-2 bl. pages, brown calf, ribbed spine, red pages (18th century binding). This is the best-known work by the jurist Jean Papon, King's Counselor, born in 1505 in Croizet near Roanne. An enlarged fourth edition acknowledged by the author, it features a superb wood-engraved frame on the title, with a portrait and numerous sifted-ground initials. This important collection is divided into 24 books covering a wide range of subjects (Droit des chevaliers de Jérusalem, droits de Marque, d'Aubeine, de Noblesse, de la Luxure, du Crime, des Buffeteurs de vins...). A table of titles facilitates the reader's research. Binding damaged, marginal gallery on about 50 leaves, scattered rings (not in Cartier) (USTC 10638).

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

Lot 328 - (1562). SACROBOSCO (Joannes de). SPHAERA EMENDATA. Paris, Guillaume Cavellat, 1562. 102 leaves. - SACROBOSCO. LIBELLUS DE ANNI RATIONE. Paris, idem, no date. 50 leaves. - BEYER (Hartmann). QUAESTIONES NOVAE IN LIBELLUM DE SPHAERA. Paris, Guillaume Cavellat, 1562. 70 leaves and 2 folding tables. Together bound in 1 volume in-8, wood ais covered with vellum, beveled and embossed boards decorated with figures and fleurons, ornate ribbed spine, clasps (period binding). Rare Latin edition of the famous astronomical treatise by the mathematician John de Holywood, better known by his Latin name Sacrobosco. The Sphera Emendata, prefaced by the humanist Elie Vinet, is illustrated with over 80 WOODEN FIGURES, including 3 WITH VOLVELLES. The second book, "Libellus de Anni Ratione", is prefaced and annotated by Philippe Melanchton (1497-1560), while the last, "Quaestiones novae", is by Hartmann Beyer (1516-1577), professor of mathematics and theology at Wittenberg. The 2 tables have been placed at the end of the volume. A very fine copy, complete with volvelles and beautifully preserved in a refined contemporary binding (USTC 203084, 2 ex. - 139959, 2 ex. - 153156, 11ex.).

Estim. 2 000 - 3 000 EUR

Lot 329 - (1563). BALBO (J. Franciscus). TRACTATUS FOECUNDUS, ET PERUTILIS DE PRAESCRIPTIONIBUS... Venice, Cominum de Tridino Montisferrati, 1563. In-8 of [32]-300 leaves, half-basane, ornate spine (17th century binding). Main work by the Piedmontese jurist (from Avigliana). Giovanni Francesco Balbo (1480-1543) was professor of civil law at the University of Turin and a member of the Cisalpine Council. Freckling, browned pages and underlining. Hole on page 103 and small loss on p. 297. A woodcut showing the author teaching students placed at the beginning of the treatise. (USTC 811997).

Estim. 150 - 250 EUR

Lot 330 - (1563). DESPAUTERES (Jean). COMMENTARII GRAMMATICI. Lyon, Sébastien Honorat, 1563. In-4°, 794-[94] pages, shagreened basane, gilt lace on covers, ornate smooth spine (19th century binding). A famous Latin method whose innumerable editions ruled all the schools of Europe. The first edition was published by Robert Estienne in 1537. Baudrier cites only one copy of this edition. Hinges cracked, covers missing. Stamp, freckles, plate detached (Baudrier IV, 188 - USTC 153395).

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

Lot 331 - (1564-1557). OVIDE. LA METAMORPHOSE D'OVIDE FIGUREE. Lyon, Jean de Tournes, 1564. In-8 of 92 leaves, the last blank, marbled calf (18th century binding). Precious booklet dedicated to Diane de Poitiers, first published in 1557. It is illustrated with 178 fine woodcuts by Bernard Salomon, then associated with Jean de Tournes. All pages are decorated with a variety of frames, 6 of which feature grotesque or licentious subjects (figures of satyrs, tritons, Rabelaisian monsters...). According to Picot, the huitains may be the work of J. de Vauzelles. Folio D3 with 2 erotic figures (Mars and Venus surprised and Phébus depucelant Clytie) has been mutilated and repaired (Cartier n°376) (Mortimer n°403). Bound in suite: - MISCELLANEOUS PORTRAITS. Lyon, Jean de Tournes, 1557. Title and 62 uncounted leaves. These delightful and beautifully engraved woodcuts are in the best Petit Bernard style. Second edition published one year after the first (which contained the same illustrations) and which was untitled. The copy is complete with all 62 woodcuts, which is very rare, as Cartier only lists incomplete copies. Two engraved bookplates pasted on the last two endpapers: Duc d'Orléans and Guillaume III d'Angleterre (Cartier 353 and 387). Rare set of 2 booklets illustrated by Petit Bernard and printed by Jean de Tournes. Spine rebound.

Estim. 800 - 1 000 EUR

Lot 332 - (1564). THUCYDIDE. DE BELLO PELOPONNESIACO LIBRI VIII. Idem latine, ex interpretatione Laurentii Vallae ab Henrico Estienne recognita. (Geneva), Henri Estienne, 1564. 2 parts in 1 vol. in-folio of [16]-297-[3]-216-[8] pages, half calf, decorated spine (19th century binding). First edition of Thucydides printed by the Estienne family, and also the first to include the Greek text accompanied by the Latin version. The latter was provided by Laurent Valla and revised by Estienne, who also corrected and clarified the text; the latter also compares some passages in Valla's translation with the French version by Claude de Seyssel. Soiling to title, first 3 and last leaves, tears with missing liminaries and pp. 11 and 91. Stamp, Abbé Magat. (Schreiber, 153) (Brunet V, 844) (USTC 450522).

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

Lot 333 - (1565). ARIOSTE (Ludovico). ORLANDO FURIOSO. Venice, Vincenzo Valgrisi, 1565. In-4° of [16]-654-[34] pages, half brown basane (modern binding). Reprint of the famous Valgrisi edition first published in 1556, this edition, with the italic text printed on 2 columns, is illustrated with 51 full-page woodcuts set in beautiful frames. At the head of each song, the verse argument is also framed. After the text of Orlando Furioso, follows, under a special title and dated 1565, a part added in this edition: I cinque canti di M. Lodovico Ariosto, i quali seguono la materia del Furioso, con gli argomenti in rima, et discorsi di M. Luigi Grotta d'Adna. Copy in mediocre condition, wormholes.

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

Lot 334 - (1565). OVIDE. METAMORPHOSEON LIBRI XV. Raphaelis Regii Volaterrani. explanatio... Lactancii Placitii in singulas fabulas argumenta Venice, Jean Gryphius, 1565. In-folio of [16]-336 (of 337)-1bl. pages, stiff ivory vellum (later binding). Venetian edition of Ovid's Metamorphoses, carefully printed by Jean Gryphe, active in Venice from about 1540 to 1557, and nephew of the Lyon printer Sébastien Gryphe. He used an identical mark and motto from the Lyon workshop. This edition is illustrated with 61 woodcuts (87 x 60 mm) engraved in the text, some partially colored in red or redacted. Folio 206 is missing. Freckling, a few rings, repair to fol. 193 with small lack, small marginal galling. (USTC, 845950).

Estim. 200 - 400 EUR

Lot 335 - (1567). ARIOSTE. CON CINQUE NUOVI CANTI DEL MEDESIMO. Ornato di figure ORLANDO FURIOSO... Venice, Gio. Andrea Valvassori detto Guadagnino, 1567. In-4°, [16]622-[70] pages, red morocco, boards decorated with a large double frame with alternating gilt ducks and goats, and a diamond-rectangle decorated with gilt scrolls and fleurons, spine ribbed with gilt fillets and fleurons, gilt and chased edges (period binding). Fine Venetian edition, printed on two columns in italic typeface, decorated on the title with an architectural frame, a portrait of the author and 51 remarkable woodcuts set in ornamented cartouches in the text. The "Cinque Canto" section, with its own title page and continuous pagination, is dated 1566. Small ink stains on one page, handwritten bookplate redacted from title. Minor damage, otherwise beautiful and rich 16th-century Venetian binding, slightly faded (USTC, 810746).

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 EUR

Lot 336 - (1567). DU CHOUL (Guillaume). DISCOURS SUR LA CASTRAMETATION et discipline militaire des anciens romains, des bains et antiques exercitations grecques et romaines. - DISCOURS DE LA RELIGION DES ANCIENS ROMAINS. Lyon, Guillaume Rouille, 1567. 2 parts of 154-[10] and 339-[56] pages, ivory vellum with flaps, double gilt fillet on covers, large gilt Renaissance iron with Double C in center, spine decorated with gilt fillets and roulettes with the numeral CC reversed and flanked, gilt edges (period binding). This edition, printed after the first of 1555, is illustrated with 46 full-page FIGURES, 18 half-page FIGURES and over 570 vignettes of various medals drawn by Pierre Vase. Small tear to second board, MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE IN ITS ORIGINAL GILDED VELIN (Baudrier IX, 312-313) (USTC, 1451).

Estim. 1 000 - 2 000 EUR

Lot 337 - (1567). VITRUVE. DE ARCHITECTURA LIBRI DECEM, CUM COMMENTARIIS DANIELIS BARBARI. Venice, Francesco Franceschi, Ioan. Crugher, 1567. In-folio of [20]-375-[1] pages, ivory soft vellum (contemporary binding). Famous annotated version by Daniel Barbaro (1514-1570), considered one of the three best Venetian architects along with Palladio and his father Jacopo. First published in Venice in 1556, this is the second translation and is illustrated with numerous woodcuts attributed to Giovanni Krieger. The large view of Venice (p.204) appears for the first time in this edition. Several pages uniformly browned, ex-libris stamp on title with small tear but not missing, blank endpaper torn (Berlin Katalog 1815) (Cicognara 717) (USTC, 863690).

Estim. 300 - 500 EUR

Lot 338 - (1568). TITE LIVE. ROMANAE HISTORIAE PRINCIPIS, LIBRI OMNES. Frankfurt ad Moen, G. Raab, S. Feyerabend and Weigand Han 1568. 6 parts in 1 large folio volume of [34]-2bl.-988-[20] pp. - 56 pp. - 12]-119-1bl. pp - 82 f. - 112 pp. - 94-[1]-1bl pp (misf. 93), half-basin, spine ribbed (18th c. binding). General title in a rich frame illustrated with war scenes. The first part is remarkably illustrated with 93 woodcuts of battle scenes (150 x 105 mm) by Jost Amman, draughtsman and engraver from Zurich (1539-1591). Rare set of all its parts, each with a dated title. Marginal galling on first few leaves, rings throughout, qq. pages browned or stained, binding worn and missing. (USTC 698614, 18 copies).

Estim. 200 - 400 EUR

Lot 339 - (1569). BIBLE. BIBLIA SACRA JUXTA VULGATE EDITIONEM. Lyon, Antoine Gryphe, 1569. In-16, [32]-726 pages, ochre suede, spine ribbed, gilt and chased edges (contemporary binding). First of 5 volumes of the large Bible given by the adulterous son of Sébastien Gryphe, who also practiced in Lyon until 1599. Corner stains throughout, but no damage to the beautiful period gilt and chased edges (USTC 139869, 2 copies) (Baudrier VIII, 353).

Estim. 200 - 400 EUR

Lot 340 - (1569). MONTE ROCHER (Guy de). MANIPULUS CURATORUM, SOMMAMENTE NECESSARIO AD OGNI SACERDOTE. Venice, Haer. Melchior I Sessa, 1569. Small in-12 of [8]256 leaves, stiff vellum (period binding). Guy de Montrocher was a French priest and jurist active around 1331, best known for his often-copied Manipulus Curatorum (Curate's Manual) for parish priests, which only became obsolete when the Council of Trent created the Roman catechism in 1566. This attractive edition is adorned with 8 woodcuts showing the priest in action. Small stains on 2 leaves, a good copy. (USTC, 855538, 2ex.).

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

Lot 341 - (1569). SACONAY (Gabriel de). DISCOURS DES PREMIERS TROUBLES ADVENUS À LYON. Avec l'apologie pour la ville de Lyon, contre le libelle intitulé, La juste et Sainste Defence de la ville de Lyon. Lyon, Michel Jove, 1569. In-8, [16]-269-[1] pages, vellum (contemporary binding). Rare first edition adorned with a large woodcut showing Protestants as monkey figures blaspheming in various ways. Repaired title with no missing text. (Baudrier II, 120). Bound in suite: - CHARPENTIER (J). ORATIONES TRES... contra importunas Rami actiones. Paris, Gabriel Buon, 1566. 32 unnumbered leaves. Charpentier, professor at the Collège Royal, had Ramus assassinated on the night of Saint Bartholomew's Day. (USTC 158165). Handled copy, light soiling, old handwritten annotations.

Estim. 300 - 500 EUR

Lot 342 - (1570) [BIBLE] - NEANDRE (Mich.). PROTEVANGELION DIVI JACOBI MINORIS. Argentorati (Strasbourg), Josias Rihelius, 1570. In-8, 28-[1]-1bl. pages, red morocco, gilt fillets on covers, gilt flowers on corners, ornate smooth spine, gilt edges (18th century binding). The Protevangelium of James is the oldest and most important of the apocryphal Gospels, and the one that has exerted the greatest influence on theology and art in both East and West (USTC, 687912).

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

Lot 343 - (1570). JAMBLIQUE. DE MYSTERIIS AEGYPTIORUM, CHALDAEORUM, ASSYRIORUM. Proclus in platonicum Alcibiadem de anima atque daemone. Idem de Sacrificio & magia. Lyon, Jean de Tournes, 1570. In-16, 543-[1] pages, vellum, gilt fillet on covers, gilt Renaissance iron in center, gilt and chased edges (period binding). A precious document on the hermeticism and magic that flourished among the great peoples of antiquity, particularly in the East. Jamblicus attempted to unify the various polytheistic cults in opposition to Christianity. This is the aim of this book, divided into 12 philosophical treatises translated by Marsilio Ficino. A good copy in its original gilt-stamped vellum, with a binding defect on the first cover (Cartier 539) (Caillet, 549 "Fort rare"). (USTC 158290).

Estim. 300 - 500 EUR

Lot 344 - (1570). LA PLAISANTE ET AMOUREUSE HISTOIRE DU CHEVALIER DORE ET DE LA PUCELLE SURNOMMEE CUEUR D'ACIER. Lyon, François Durelle for Benoît Rigaud, 1570. In-16 of 176 unencumbered leaves, blackcurrant Jansenist morocco, interior gilt lace framing a morocco lining of the same hue, double endpaper, gilt edges (Joly, r.d.). An extremely rare volume. This is a novel taken from Perceforest (represented as Péléon) in order to "refresh" the subject. Third edition illustrated with 40 CHARMING woodcut VIGNETTES very similar (same dimensions: 50 x 32) to those of the Hécatongraphie, and therefore more Parisian than Lyonnais. A very fine copy in lined morocco by Robert Joly, employed by Gruel and then following in his father's footsteps in Paris at the beginning of the 20th century (Baudrier III, 268, wrong coll.) (USTC 31227, 1 ex. of 1577) (Brunet IV, 686).

Estim. 1 000 - 2 000 EUR

Lot 345 - (1571). SERRES (Jean de). MEMOIRES DE LA TROISIEME GUERRE CIVILE et des derniers troubles de France. (Geneva, Jean Crespin), 1571. In-8, [8]-484-[4] pages, calf, gilt fillets on covers, ornate ribbed spine (18th century binding). Historian born in Villeneuve de Berg around 1450, Jean de Serres, Olivier's brother, studied in Lausanne and settled there after the Saint Bartholomew's Day. His memoirs form a compendium of memorable events in France under Henri II, François II and Henri III, and cover the period from 1568 to 1570. After this publication, he was appointed historiographer of France by Henri IV. A good copy. Ex-libris Froissart (CDM p. 76) (Barbier III, 201).

Estim. 150 - 250 EUR

Lot 346 - (1571). AULU GELLE. NOCTES ATTICAE. Lyon, Barthélémy Vincent, 1571. In-8, [64]-575 pages, blond half calf, ribbed spine, gilt arms on boards (19th century binding). Attractive Lyon edition of the Attic Nights, complete with an extensive double index with explanations of Greek passages. Handwritten bookplate by Franciscus Denyau. A fine copy bearing the arms of Adélaïde-Edouard Le Lièvre de La Grange (1796-1876), a diplomat (O.H.R., pl. 297, cites this copy).

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

Lot 347 - (1572). CLEMENT OF ALEXANDRIA. OPERA OMNIA. Paris, Sebastien Nivelle, 1572. In-folio of [8]-252 (mal chiffr. 241) leaves-[54] pages, red morocco, with gilt spandrels and central motif in azure irons, gilt edges (period binding). The 2-column text is translated by Gentian Hervet, a scholar from Orléans (1499-1584). Small stain on 2 leaves, dull corners, missing headpieces, window at top of title not missing, wide margins. Handwritten bookplate P. Binet, stamp on title. (USTC 170075).

Estim. 200 - 400 EUR

Lot 348 - (1573). ESTIENNE (Robert). THESAURUS LINGUAE LATINAE. Lyon, (Compagnie des libraires), 1573. 4 volumes in-folio of [12]-1362-[4]-752-[4]-449-[34] pages, wood-covered boards in cold-stamped fawn calf, broad frames of full irons and fleurons, multiple fillets and scrolls, central lozenge with gilt medallion and coat of arms with red wax band charged with three gold crescents, all surrounded by the motto: Non auro sed ferro, metal reinforcements, traces of clasps, (period binding). The annotations and notes by Henri Estienne, son of Robert Estienne, first appeared in this fourth edition, published at the expense of the Grand Compagnie des Libraires de Lyon. They were later included in the Basel edition of the 18th century. EXEMPLAIRE AUX ARMES DE LA FAMILLE VAN DEN DAELE de Flandre-Brabant en enrichi d'épreuves du portrait d'Alvarus Nonius, médecin anversois, gravé par J. Wierix, en 1586, collés sur les gardes en regard des 4 titres. From the library of Sir Andrew Fletcher of Saltoun (1653-1716), a great Scottish patriot and one of Britain's most eminent bibliophiles, with his autograph signature on the titles. Some foxing and dampstaining. Corners of pages 1145-1148 of the second volume cut out, without affecting the text. Significant restorations to spines. The gilding of the arms seems to have been restored later. (Renouard, 57) (Brunet II, 107) (Baudrier VI, 460).

Estim. 2 000 - 3 000 EUR

Lot 349 - (1573). PARADIN (Guillaume). MEMOIRES DE L'HISTOIRE DE LYON with a table of the memorable things contained in this present book. Lyon, Antoine Gryphius, 1573-74. In-folio of [16]-444-[16] pages, brown calf, richly decorated ribbed spine (17th century binding). The finest and most important work published by Antoine Gryphe, natural son of Sébastien. The elegance of the titles and the care taken with the typography make this a perfect specimen of the last great Lyonnais books of the 16th century. Paradin's memoirs constitute THE FIRST HISTORY OF LYON worthy of the name, and in return for his work, the author received a silver vaysselle offered by the city. Bound at the end, with separate title and pagination, the "Privilèges, franchises et immusnitez octroyé par les Roys aux Consuls, Eschevins, manans et habitans de la ville de Lyon, et à leur posterérité... recueillis par Claude de Rubis". [12]-116-[4] pp. Hinges split, caps missing. From the library of Etienne Récamier (1858-1893) with his bookplate. (USTC 2545) (Baudrier VIII, 362-364).

Estim. 300 - 500 EUR

Lot 350 - (1573). MERCURIALIS (Jérôme). DE ARTE GYMNASTICA LIBRI SEX. Secunda editione aucti et multis figuris ornati. Venice, apud Juntas, 1573. In-4° of [12]-312 (badly chiffr. 308)-[28] pages, velin souple (modern binding). FIRST EDITION OF THE FIRST ILLUSTRATED BOOK ON GYMNASTICS. The original, published in Venice in 1569, had no illustrations. The 24 FINE woodcuts, 23 of which are full-page, are attributed to Christophe Coriolano, illustrator attached to Prince Philippe of Spain, son of Emperor Charles V. These woodcuts are very important for the history of sports and body hygiene; they depict athletes exercising, boxing, weightlifting, dancing, discus, rope-climbing... Some woodcuts also show the layout of a gymnasium or the interior of a bathhouse. Light dry spotting not severe, one book yellowed, vellum badly worked (USTC 763167, 13 copies) (Mortimer, Italian no. 302).

Estim. 800 - 1 000 EUR

Lot 351 - (1573). PARADIN (Guillaume). MEMOIRES DE L'HISTOIRE DE LYON with a table of the memorable things contained in this present book. Lyon, Antoine Gryphius, 1573. In-folio of [16]-444-[16] pages, brown calf, ornate ribbed spine (19th century binding). Identical to the previous issue but without the privileges. Front cover detached, several leaves stained, (Baudrier VIII, 362).

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

Lot 352 - (1573). TYARD (PONTUS DE). LES OEUVRES POETIQUES de Pontus de Tyard, seigneur de Bissy, à scavoir trois livres des erreurs amoureuses. Un livre des vers liriques, plus un recueil des nouvelles oeuvres poétiques. Paris, by Galiot du Pré, 1573. [8]-164 pages - Ponti Thyardei, Bissiani, ad Petrum Ronsardum, de Coelestibus alterismis Poëmatium. Parisis, Galéotum in Prato, 1573. 4 folios - Recueil des nouvelles oeuvres poétiques de Pontus de Tyard. n.d. 20 folios - Solitaire premier ou dialogue de la fureur poétique. Second edition. Paris, Galiot du Pré, s.d. [4]-68 pages - Mantice ou Discours de la vérité de divination par Astrologie. Seconde édition. Paris, Galiot du Pré, s.d. [4]-114-[1]-1bl. pages. 5 parts bound in 1 volume in-4°, saffron morocco, boards decorated with a radiating pattern of small parallel gilt fillets narrowing towards the center, smooth spine decorated in the same manner, double gilt fillet inside, calf lining, gilt edges (Richard). FIRST COLLECTIVE EDITION, IN PART ORIGINAL, of the OEuvres poétiques by the poet and member of the Pléïade, Pontus de Tyard (1521-1605). It is dedicated "to a learned and virtuous Damoiselle", said to be the Countess de Retz. A fine and rare copy of these various poetic collections by Pontus de Tyard, one of the finest poets of the Pléiade. The Latin poem De coelestibus asterismi (a four-leaf pamphlet sometimes missing), appears here for the first time. It is rare to find these different volumes together. Copy enriched with a bill, part of which is written and signed by Pontus de Tyard: "Envoies moy quinze ou vingt ecus par Lesperaux et je les les allouerai vous les sur cette lettre avec sa quittance et aussi le drap que vous lui ferez donner pour un accoustrement..... Your very affectionate amy, Pontus de Tyard, Anc. E. de Chalon". (After relinquishing his position as bishop in 1589, Pontus de Tyard retired to his lands at Bragny-sur-Saône, where he died. He owned the lands and château of Bissy-sur-Fley). Handwritten mention at the bottom of the title of the Chaumont Jesuit College. "Collegii Calvomontani catalogo inscriptus, Dono R.P. Francesci Matthieu, 1684". The bookbinder is probably Raphael Richard, active from 1935 to 1963, his father's successor in Paris. Spotting on covers. (Fléty, p. 152) (Tchemerzine V, 897) (Barbier Muller, Inventaire n°865-66) (USTC, 1553).

Estim. 6 000 - 8 000 EUR

Lot 353 - (1573). VIRGILE. OPERA, PH. MELANCHTON ANNOTATIONIBUS ET NOVIS ARGUMENTIS... CUM RERUM ET VERBORUM INDICE. Zurich, Christophe Frosch, 1573. Fort in-8 of [16]-740-[20] pages, brown calf, spine ribbed and decorated (18th century binding). Fine edition illustrated with 18 full-page woodcuts, prefaced by Josse Bade, annotated by humanist Philippe Melanchton (1497-1560) and lexicographer Johan Fries (1505-1565). Last leaf doubled with loss of a few words, good copy. Not at USTC.

Estim. 300 - 500 EUR

Lot 354 - (1574). ALCIAT (André). EMBLEMES D'ALCIAT, EN LATIN ET FRANÇOIS VERS POUR VERS. Augmentez de plusieurs Emblemes en latin dudict autheur, traduictz nouvellement en françoys. ordonnez par lieux communs, avec briesves expositions, & enrichis de plusieurs figures non encores imprimées par cy devant. Avec la table d'iceux mise à la fin. Paris, de l'imprimerie de Hierosme de Marnef, et Guillaume Cavellat, 1574. In-16, 332-[12] pages, brown calf, gilt fillets, ornate ribbed spine (period binding). A famous collection of illustrated quatrains, extraordinarily popular in the 16th century, from which the artists of the day drew allegorical interpretations of symbols. This is the first edition of French commentaries by Claude Mignault, known as Minos, on the emblems of André Alciat, the famous Milanese jurisconsult. A final blank leaf bears the mark of Sébastien Gryphe? This Paris edition is illustrated with 195 PRETTY FIGURES BY PETIT BERNARD, followed by 14 other plates depicting trees: oak, willow, laurel, cypress, etc. One hinge cracked, small loss at top of f. 245, stains and small rings. (USTC 6231, 10 copies) (Duplessis no. 39).

Estim. 200 - 400 EUR

Lot 355 - (1574). CONTILE (Luca). RAGIONAMENTO DI LUCA CONTILE SOPRA LA PROPRIETA DELLE IMPRESE CON LE PARTICOLARI DE GLI ACADEMICI Affidati et con le interpretationi et croniche. Pavia, Girolamo Bartoli, 1574. In-folio of [6]-162(chiffr.161)-[1] leaves, soft vellum, gilt fillets and spandrels, gilt Renaissance iron in the center of the boards, gilt and chased edges (period binding). First edition illustrated with an engraved title, a hors-texte plate featuring a map of the world with America and 115 very fine etched FIGURES of EMBLEMS in different frames, showing great imagination. These emblems were those of the members of the Academy of the Affidati - an academy concerned with science and letters - of which Contile was a member. Leaf Qq4 is missing, as in all copies, despite exact foliation. Staining on several leaves, the corner of one page has been mended with old thread. Ex-libris Ladislao Reti. From the library of the Duke of Genoa (Stamps). (USTC 823859) (Mortimer Italian, n°136).

Estim. 600 - 800 EUR

Lot 356 - (1574). GIOVIO (Paolo). DIALOGO DELL' IMPRESE MILITARI ET AMOROSE... Lyon, G. Rouille, 1574. In-8, 280-[14] pages, half olive calf, smooth spine decorated (19th century binding). Lyon edition adorned with Giovio's portrait and 138 LARGE EMBLEMATIC FIGURES woodcut by Le Maître à la Capeline, oval-shaped with mottoes embedded in the images, in a floating ribbon. 102 for Giovio and 36 for Symeoni, including the title. One spine split, angular rings. (Brunet III, 583) (Baudrier XI, 348) (USTC, 833256) (Landwher, Romanic, 345).

Estim. 200 - 400 EUR

Lot 357 - (1574). HORAPOLLO. DE SACRIS ÆGYPTIORUM NOTIS, ÆGYPTIACE EXPRESSIS LIBRI DUO, ICONIBUS ILLUSTRATI, ET AUCTI. Nunc primum in Latinum ac Gallicum sermonem conversi. Paris, Galiot du Pré, and Jean Ruelle, 1574. 2 parts in 1 volume in-8 of [8]-107-[1] leaves, warm morocco, boards decorated with a double cold frame with gilt corner fleurons, ribbed spine, inner gilt lace, gilt edges (David). First edition in French and Latin, illustrated with 193 finely wood-engraved EMBLEMATIC FIGURES attributed to Jean Goujon or Jean Cousinet, all set in decorative frames. This book, used by Champollion to help decipher Egyptian hieroglyphs, is for the most part a kind of catalog of animals, but the sun, moon, stars, some plants, certain parts of the human body and other objects are also included. At the end are 11 emblems added by the anonymous translator, known to be Jean Martin indicates Brunet. A fine copy from the library of the Vicomte de Saint Geniès, from the sale of the Cécile Eluard collection (n°25, 100 livres, February 1992). (Brunet III, 344) (Caillet 8225) (Mortimer n°316) (Brun p. 224) (USTC 34929).

Estim. 800 - 1 000 EUR

Lot 358 - (1574). GIOVIO (J). DIALOGO DELL'IMPRESE MILITARI ET AMOROSE. Con un ragionamento di M. Lodovico Domenichi, nel medesimo soggetto... Lyon, G. Rouillé, 1574. In-8, 280-[14] pages, ivory stiff vellum (period binding). A handsome book of emblems adorned with a portrait of the author and 138 WOODEN FIGURES in the text after the Master of the Capelin. 102 for Giovio and 36 for Simeoni, all accompanied by a lengthy commentary. "One of the most famous emblematic works of the 16th century, and one of the most important..." (J.M. Chatelain). Faded binding. (Baudrier IX, 348-49) (Chatelain, p. 40) (USTC, 141168).

Estim. 400 - 600 EUR

Lot 359 - (1574). TERENCE. OPERA. A.M. Anthonio Mureto, nunc primum figuris artificiosissimis illustrates. Frankfurt, ex typographeo Killiani Galli, 1574. In-8 of [16]-210-2bl. leaves, blond calf, ornate ribbed spine (19th century binding). Edition illustrated with 6 full-page woodcuts for the 6 comedies, procured by Marc Antoine Muret (1526-1580), Montaigne's teacher, whom Montaigne liked to call "the best orator of his time". Several evenly browned pages and short trimmed leaves. (USTC 696097, 1 ex.).

Estim. 200 - 400 EUR

Lot 360 - (1575). DOLCE (Lodovico). DIALOGO, NEL QUALE SI RAGIONA DEL MODO ACCRESCERE E CONSERVAR LA MEMORIA, Venice, Heredi di Marchio Sessa, 1575. In-8 of 113 (of 118) leaves, brown half-basin with corners (antique binding). SECOND ILLUSTRATED EDITION. Important and curious treatise on preserving memory, decorated with 18 (of 23) remarkable full-page and in-text woodcuts (a city with a library, the philosophical tree, a human head with the position of the mental faculties, a female allegory of grammar, etc.). The work, written in dialogue on the model of Cicero, is a translation, with additions, of Johannes Romberch's Treatise published in 1520. 5 leaves (51-55) are missing. (Brunet II, 789) (Mortimer, Italian 157, ed. 1562) (USTC 827147).

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

Lot 361 - (1575). GIOVIO (Paolo). ELOGIA VIRORUM BELLICA VIRTUTE ILLUSTRIUM... Basel, Pierre Perna, 1575. In-folio of [8]-391-[14]-2bl. pages, brown calf, ornate ribbed spine (18th century binding). It was this first illustrated edition that really brought to light the treasures gathered in the palace built by the author on the shores of Lake Como. Publisher Pierre Perna had the idea of engraving the most important portraits of the men of war gathered in this museum. The work is illustrated with 128 woodcut PORTRAITS in a variety of large-scale Baroque frames. (10 frames are empty). This edition served as an iconographic source for a very long time, and some of the portraits have remained famous, such as that of Christophe Collomb, which was the most authentic! Other notable portraits include Cortez Barbarossa, Attila... Giovio's portrait is placed at the beginning (USTC, 683306). Bound after the same: - ELOGIA VIRORUM LITERIS ILLUSTRIUM... Basel, Pierre Perna, 1577. [12]-232-[4] poorly numbered pages. Edition illustrated with 62 wood-engraved PORTRAITS, all (except 3) in large, highly varied baroque frames. This edition, showing the greatest men of letters, was to serve as an iconographic source for a very long time. It can be considered," says Baron Pichon, "as a catalog of paintings". Giovio's portrait is placed at the beginning, followed by those of Petrarch, Dante, the Aretinian, Agricola, Savonarola, Macchiavel, Thomas More, Budé... (USTC, 683308). - REGIONUM ET INSULARUM ATQUE LOCORUM DESCRIPTIONES BRITANNIAE, SCOTIAE, HIBERNIAE, ORCHADUM item MOSCOVIAE ET LARII LACUS. Basel, Annos Salutatis Humanae, Pierre Perna, 1578. 156-[8] pages. This last treatise on geography is most often found in the collective edition of the works in 1578. Unusual combination of 3 first editions. Religious institution stamp on title, one endpaper missing, good copy.

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 EUR

Lot 362 - (1575). MIRABELLIUS (Nanus). POLYANTHEA. HOC EST, OPUS SUAVISSIMIS FLORIBUS CELEBRIORUM SENTENTIARUM TAM GRAECARUM QUAM LATINARUM. Cologne, Maternus Cholin, 1575. In-folio of [16]-877 pages, brown calf, gilt design in the center of the boards (period binding). Encyclopedia in the form of a florilegium covering religious issues, but also friendship, war, health... Period handwritten bookplate on title (Durozier), stamp and bookplate J.F. Sonyer Dulac (1670-1749), of Saint Didier en Velay. Copy faded, many pages browned, binding worn. (USTC 684669).

Estim. 150 - 200 EUR

Lot 363 - (1576). ANDROUET DU CERCEAU (Jacques). LECONS DE PERSPECTIVE POSITIVE. Paris, Mamert Patisson, 1576. Small folio of 11-1bl. leaves and 58 (of 60) engraved plates, velin souple (period binding). First edition dedicated to Catherine de Médicis and divided into 60 lessons, each illustrated with a large plate. Plates 44 and 45 are missing. Heavy dampstaining, worn binding, working copy. (USTC 14752).

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

Lot 364 - (1576). BIBLIA. BIBLIA AD VETUSTISSIMA EXEMPLARIA NUNC RECENS CASTIGATA... CUM LICENTIA SUPERIORUM. Venice, haeredes Niccolò Bevilacqua for Giacomo Vidali, 1576. In-folio of [16]-792-62 pages, stiff vellum (later binding). FIRST EDITION of Bevilacqua's illustrated Bible, with the official text of the Louvain Bible. Title in a large figurative architectural frame with St. Jerome in the center, and a large number of beautifully engraved woodcuts from earlier editions. Joints split, lack at top of spine, several leaves and title repaired with small lack, qq. pages stained or browned, rings on last leaves (USTC 805274).

Estim. 200 - 400 EUR

Lot 365 - (1576-80). PAPON (Jean). INSTRUMENT DU PREMIER NOTAIRE (1576) - TRIAS JUDICIEL DU SECOND NOTAIRE (1580) - SECRETS DU TROISIEME ET DERNIER NOTAIRE (1578). Lyon, Jean de Tournes, imprimeur du Roy, 1576-80. 3 volumes in-folio, basane, ornate ribbed spine, red edges (17th century binding). Jean Papon, a friend of Honoré d'Urfé and Lieutenant General of Montbrison, was portrayed in L'Astrée as the Druid Adamas. A celebrated jurisconsult, he became Maître des Requêtes to Catherine de Médicis in 1529 and was ennobled by Henri III in 1578. Fine impressions from the Lyon workshop of Jean de Tournes, embellished with numerous sifted-ground initials. The bindings are damaged, and there are a few stains and foxing. (Cartier, 576 - 590 - 609).

Estim. 300 - 500 EUR

Lot 366 - (1576). SUETONE. SUETONII TRANQUILLI XII CAESARES. Ejusdem De illustribus grammaticis liber. De claris Rhetiribus liber. Lyon, Antoine Gryphe, 1576. In-16 of [8]-686-[55]-2bl.-[1] pages, blond calf, cold framing on the boards, central gilt motif and corner fleurons, gilt and chased edges (period binding). Edition with commentary by Elie Vinet. Circles and small defects inside. (Baudrier VIII, 368, coll. diff.) (USTC 156222).

Estim. 200 - 400 EUR

Lot 367 - (1577). CANISIUS (Pierre). DE MARIA VIRGINE INCOMPARABILI, ET DEI GENITRICE SACROSANCTA, LIBRI QUINQUE. Ingolstad, David Sartorius 1577. In-folio of [36]-780-[32] pages, havana half calf, spine ribbed (later binding). Title in large frame. First edition of a much sought-after devotional work, adorned with 12 BEAUTIFUL unsigned woodcuts of the same size as the pages. Pierre Canisius is the author of the first catechism published by the Jesuits. Stamp at bottom of title. (USTC 630440, 25 copies) (Brunet I, 1543).

Estim. 300 - 500 EUR

Lot 368 - (1577). [CHATILLON (Hiérosme de)]. BREF ET UTILE DISCOURS SUR L'IMMODESTIE ET SUPERFLUITE D'HABITS. Lyon, Antoine Gryphe, 1577. In-4° of 71-[1] pages, lemon morocco, large gilt iron in the center of the boards, gilt inner lace, gilt edges (Duru, 1858). A rare book, decorated with a framed title printed in civic, italic and roman characters, embellished with large, remarkably elegant initial lettering. Following the Declaration announced on the title, King Henri II's disastrous ordinance to the manufactures of Lyon, forbidding commoners and their wives the use of silk fabrics. Copy ruled in red, sign of first printing. (USTC 11409, 8 copies) (Baudrier VIII, 370).

Estim. 400 - 600 EUR

Lot 369 - (1578). BESSON (Jacques). THEATRE DES INSTRUMENS MATHEMATIQUES ET MECHANIQUES by J. Besson, dauphinois, docte mathématicien. Lyon, Barthélémy Vincent, 1578. In-folio of 20-60 unencumbered leaves, soft ivory vellum (contemporary binding). The earliest work on the subject, first published in Orléans in 1569. This is the first French edition, illustrated with a fine title frame and 60 full-page copper-engraved plates attributed to Jacques Androuet du Cerceau. The latter show an extraordinary variety of inventions, ranging from a musical instrument to a pump for extinguishing fire from a distance, as well as machines for lifting burdens, emptying or lifting submerged ships, and so on. Some dampstaining, dusty endpapers, the copy remains very decent and has retained its original margins, which are remarkably large in this copy. (Brunet I, 829-30) (USTC, 30199).

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 EUR

Lot 370 - (1578). DU ROSIER (Simon). ANTITHESIS CHRISTI ET ANTICHRISTI, videlicet Papæ. Genève, Eustache Vignon, 1578. In-12, 147 pages, blond calf, smooth spine decorated, red pages (18th century binding). A SINGULAR BOOK CONTAINING SOME VERY CURIOUS WOODCUT ILLUSTRATIONS. It is decorated with 36 figures in the text attributed to Pierre Eskrich, known as Pierre Vase or Cruche, who is said to have executed them during a stay in Geneva, after Lucas Cranach's "Passional". These highly expressive woodcuts are printed opposite each other. The left-hand page shows Christ's acts of humility, while the corresponding scene shows the Pope in a lustful frame. The latter is always depicted in vulgar guise, sometimes even with the head of a crowned animal. From the library of the great scholar Richard, (3 stamps!!). Covers missing (Brunet I, 323) (Fairfax Murray 371) (CDM, p. 93) (USTC 450775, 12 ex.).

Estim. 300 - 400 EUR

Lot 371 - (1578). DONI (Antoine-François). LES MONDES CELESTES, TERRESTRES ET INFERNAUX, LE MONDE PETIT, GRAND, IMAGINE, MESLE, RISIBLE, DES SAGES ET FOLS... Lyon, Guichard Jelayron for Barthélémy Honorat, 1578. In-8, [16]-464-[6] pages, half green bradel cloth (19th century binding). Doni divides the worlds into celestial and terrestrial ones (Monde sage, monde des fols, grand monde, monde mélé, monde imagine...) and infernal ones (L'enfer des Escoliers, des mal-mariez, des putains et ruffians, des soldats et capitaines poltrons, des piètres docteurs, des usuriers, des poëtes et compositeurs ignorants...). Princeps edition of this rare and singular book, in the French translation by Gabriel Chappuis (1546-1613), dedicated to Antoine Du Verdier and decorated with curious woodcut medallions at the head of the "worlds". Title rebacked with small tears, first few leaves washed and last leaf missing (printer's mark). Nourry bookshop label (Brunet II, 812) (Baudrier IV, 136) (Caillet n°3198) (USTC 6712).

Estim. 200 - 400 EUR

Lot 372 - (1578). ESTIENNE (Henri). TWO DIALOGUES. DU NOUVEAU LANGUAGE FRANÇOIS ITALIANIZE... De plusieurs nouveautez, qui ont accompagné ceste nouveauté de language. De quelques courtisianismes modernes, & De quelques singularitez courtisanesques. (Geneva, Henri Estienne, 1578). Small in-8, [32]-623 pages, long-grained blue morocco, triple gilt fillet on covers, inner gilt roulette, gilt edges (Koehler). FIRST EDITION. In this work, Henri Estienne takes up in a satyrical tone the theme that is dear to him, already set out in another form in the draft of the book entitled De la Préexcellence du langage françois and the Traité de la conformité... thus forming a kind of trilogy and once again condemning the intrusion of Italian words into the language of the Court under Charles IX. "It's the healthy reason and nervous dialectic of the 16th century, served by a language that seems to reveal, a hundred and fifty years in advance, the brilliant manner of Voltaire". (Ch. Nodier). A fine copy, elegantly bound in morocco by Koehler (CDM, 91-92) (Schreiber, no. 203) (USTC 27709).

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 EUR

Lot 373 - (1578). RONSARD (Pierre de). LES HYMNES - DISCOURS DES MISERES DE CE TEMPS - LA FRANCIADE. Paris, Gabriel Buon, 1578. 3 parts of 292-[2]-148-[2] pages and 107-[1] leaves, velin cordons neufs (period binding). Volumes 5 and 6 of the fifth collective edition, the penultimate published during the author's lifetime. The portrait of Ronsard that precedes the speeches is present. A good copy.

Estim. 200 - 400 EUR

Lot 374 - (1579). LE POIS (Antoine). DISCOURS SUR LES MEDALLES ET GRAVURES ANTIQUES PRINCIPALEMENT ROMAINES. Plus une Exposition particuliere de quelques planches ou tables estans sur la fin de ce livre, esquelles sont monstrees diverses Medalles & graveures antiques, rares & exquises. Paris, Mamert Patisson, 1579. Small in-4° of [8]-149 (mal ch. 147)-[3] leaves, fawn calf, boards decorated with a large central azure motif surrounded by fleur-de-lys set in a lozenge, wide spandrels bound with fillets, spine ribbed, gilt and chased edges (period binding). A curious work illustrated by Pierre Woeiriot. In addition to the author's portrait, printed here on a separate sheet rather than on the verso of the title, it contains 20 copper-engraved hors-texte plates and 5 wood-engraved figures of rigorous craftsmanship. The Priape is intact. A fine, very pure copy in its richly decorated contemporary binding with finely chased edges. Minor restorations to spine and corners. From the Roger Peyrefitte and S. Brunschwig (no. 466, cat. 1955). (Mortimer French n°350) (Schreiber n°254) (USTC 20821).

Estim. 2 000 - 3 000 EUR

Lot 375 - (1579). ONGOYS (Jean d'). LE PROMPTUAIRE DE TOUT CE QUI EST ADVENU PLUS DIGNE DE MEMOIRE DEPUIS LA CRÉATION DU MONDE JUSQUES A PRÉSENT. Paris, Jean de Bordeaux, à l'enseigne de l'occasion, (1579). Fort in-16 of [64]-602 pages, basane, spine ribbed (17th century binding). Second edition of this very interesting and curious chronology presented in the form of an ephemeris, recounting major events day by day with, at the beginning of each month, a woodcut depicting seasonal agricultural work. A unique copy with numerous handwritten comments recounting notable events from 1589 to 1755 (flooding in Tours in 1755, destruction of the Saint Anne bridge, arrival of the Duc d'Anjou in 1700, etc.). The catalog of popes, emperors and kings of France, England, Spain and Portugal is included at the end. Endpapers missing, binding worn. (USTC 3593) (Brunet IV, 187).

Estim. 300 - 500 EUR

Lot 376 - (1580). DONI (Antoine-François). LES MONDES CELESTES, TERRESTRES ET INFERNAUX, LE MONDE PETIT, GRAND, IMAGINE, MESLE, RISIBLE, DES SAGES ET FOLS... LE MONDES CORNUZ. Lyon, Estienne Michel 1580. 2 parts of [16]-476-[9]-2bl. and 264 pages, bound in 1 volume in-12, red morocco, triple gilt fillet on covers, ornate smooth spine, gilt edges (18th c. binding). Second French edition, partly original, illustrated with 16 WOOD ENGRAVINGS in the form of medallions and expanded with a second part "Le monde des Cornuz" with pagination, signatures and a special title so that it can be separated" (Baudrier, IV, 137). This edition was probably shared between Estienne Michel and Barthélémy Honorat. (Caillet 3198 "rare and singular book, the woodcuts, in the form of medallions, are very interesting") (Dorbon 1323) (USTC 9700). A very fine copy in an 18th-century morocco binding. From the H. Tronchin library (armorial bookplate with the motto "Sursum Corda", gilt on brown leather etiquette).

Estim. 600 - 800 EUR

Lot 377 - (1580). LA PRIMAUDAYE (Pierre de). SUITE DE L'ACADEMIE FRANCOISE, en laquelle il est traité de l'homme. Paris, Guillaume Chaudière, 1580. Large volume in-8 of [8]-333 (chiffr.339)-[20] leaves, covered vellum (contemporary binding). A veritable treatise on moral philosophy, offering an overview of philosophical and physiological knowledge at the end of the 16th century, in which is discussed the creation, matter, composition, form, nature, utility & use, of all parts of the human body & the natural causes of all affections, & virtues & vices: & particularly the nature, powers, works & immortality of the soul. Nibbling on covers, otherwise a good copy. Handwritten contemporary statement "This book belongs to the Marquis de Manneville". (USTC 38762, 3 copies).

Estim. 300 - 500 EUR

Lot 378 - (1581). CARTARI (Vincenzo). LES IMAGES DES DIEUX DES ANCIENS, CONTENANS LES IDOLES, COUSTUMES, CEREMONIES & autres choses appartenans à la Religion des payens. Lyon, Guichard Julliéron for Barthelémy Honorat, 1581. Fort in-4° of [16]-637-[39]-2bl. pages, half brown basane, spine ribbed and decorated (modern binding). First edition published the same year by Etienne Michel. It is illustrated with a fine portrait of the translator, Antoine Du Verdier, and 88 SINGULAR AND LARGE WOODEN FIGURES (130 x 95 mm) depicting the gods and heroes of mythology, with the ceremonies, customs and rites belonging to the pagan religion. These woodcuts are attributed to the Lyon painter and engraver Thomas Arande, known as Le Maître à la Capeline. Minor defects, but a good copy. (Baudrier IV, 140-141) (Mortimer French, 128 "Cartari's text was conceived principaly as a source book for artists"). (USTC 6243) (Caillet, 2048).

Estim. 500 - 700 EUR

Lot 379 - (1581). [FOLENGO (Téofilo)]. OPUS MERLINI COCAII POETA MANTUANI MACARONICUM. Venice, Horatium de Gobbis, 1581. Small in-12 of 541-1bl.-6 pages, stiff vellum (17th century binding). A classic work by Theofilo Folengo, who was the first poet to successfully cultivate Macaronic poetry. Attractive small Venetian edition printed in italic and decorated with 27 ENGRAVED WOODWORKS. 2 last pages missing, small wormholes on first and last leaves, sometimes filled in, a few ink marks on 2 pages. (USTC, 830155, 2 ff. missing according to signatures).

Estim. 200 - 400 EUR

Lot 380 - (1581). GUICHARD (Claude). FUNERAILLES ET DIVERSES MANIERES D'ENSEVELIR LES ROMMAINS, Grecs et autres nations, tant anciennes que modernes. Lyon, J. de Tournes, 1581. In-4° of [8]-546-[22] pages, mahogany calf, Renaissance medallion in cold on the boards, spine ribbed and decorated (period binding). Unique edition illustrated with 59 FIGURES ON WOOD by Pierre Cruche (coins, medals, tombstones, chariot races and a scene of ritual preparation of a corpse). In addition, this curious volume contains 30 pages entitled "Des terres descouvertes de nostre temps ausquelles on a donné le nom de Nouveau Monde et d'Indes Occidentales ou Amérique". The simultaneous use of Roman, italic and cursive typefaces (the dedication is printed in civil type), as well as large and small ornate letters, make this a typographic success. Light spotting, otherwise a good copy. (Cartier, 616) (USTC, 1603).

Estim. 300 - 400 EUR

Lot 381 - (1581). DU CHOUL (Guillaume). DISCOURS DE LA RELIGION DES ANCIENS ROMAINS, DE LA CASTRAMENTATION ET DISCIPLINE MILITAIRE D'ICEUX, DES BAINS ET ANTIQUES EXERCITATIONS... Lyon, Guillaume Rouille, 1581. 2 parts of 339-[56] and 154-[10] leaves, bound in 1 volume in-4°, brown calf, gilded fillets, spine ribbed and decorated (period binding). ONE OF LYON'S FINEST ILLUSTRATED BOOKS. Its illustrations, attributed by Baudrier to Pierre Eskrich, include over 500 reproductions of medals and nearly 40 woodcuts, some of them full-page. The title page bears the coat of arms of Guillaume Du Choul, a humanist and archaeologist from Lyon and advisor to the King, who dedicated his work to Monsieur d'Urfé, the novelist's father. Small marginal gallery, tear without missing leaf, one hinge split, good copy. (Baudrier IX, 312) (USTC 6716).

Estim. 300 - 500 EUR

Lot 382 - (1581). XENOPHON. OPERA. (Geneva), Henri Estienne, 1581. 2 parts of [12]-584-76 pages, marbled calf, ornate ribbed spine, red edges, (18th century binding). This second edition is far superior to the first of 1561, as the text, entirely composed in Greek, is purified and follows Henri Estienne's Latin annotations. A second part in Latin is sometimes appended to the volume, but is absent here. (see Renouard). Repairs to corner of title and folio 229. Ex-libris M. Tinseau de Saint Ylie (label on spine and title. (Renouard p. 119) (CDM, p. 103) (Not in Schreiber) (USTC 450908).

Estim. 300 - 500 EUR

Lot 383 - (1582). BIBLE - [DIETENBERGER (J)]. BIBEL. TRANSLATION TREWLICH VERTEUTSCHT, UND MIT VIELEN HEILSAMEN ANNOTATEN ERLEUCHTTET, DURCH D.JOHAN DIETENBERG... Köln, G. Calenius and J. Quentel Erben 1582. 2 parts of [6]-450 and 138 leaves in 1 large folio volume, brown calf stamped on wood, boards decorated with a large central cabochon and spandrels nailed and chased in copper at the corners, spine decorated with the same motifs as the boards, leather straps and copper clasps, red edges (period binding). This famous "Anti-Lutheran" Bible in Johann Dietenberger's translation is the first German Catholic Bible printed in Europe; it was first published in 1534. Its abundant illustration consists of 136 woodcuts (56 x 65 mm) scattered throughout the text, many of which bear the monogram VD, probably cut from illustrations by Solis for earlier biblical editions. The first title has been redrawn in pen, while that of the second part with its frame is present. Staining, margin repairs on a few leaves, 148 with missing letters, 348 torn but not missing. The binding is in fine condition. (Darlow/Moule 4211).

Estim. 300 - 500 EUR

Lot 385 - (1583). MAGGI (Girolamo). DELLA FORTIFICATIONE DELLE CITTA, di Girolamo Maggi, e del capitan Iacomo Castriotto, ingegniero del christianissimo re di Francia. Venice, Camillo Borgominieri, 1583. In-folio of [4 (the last bl.)]-136 leaves, soft ivory vellum (contemporary binding). Second edition, the first having appeared in 1564. This important treatise on fortification was written by the military engineer Jacopo Fusti Castriotto (1510-1563) and the jurist and military theorist Girolamo Maggi (1523-1572). Copiously illustrated with 283 LARGE ENGRAVINGS (various views, plans of towns and ports), it is divided into three books: the first deals with town-planning issues, the second with fortifications in general, and the third with water fortifications (Venetian "da mar" fortresses) in particular. It concludes with Giovacchino da Coniano's Traité des Ordonnances ou Batailles. This treatise was a great success, making Maggi, hired in 1570 as a military engineer by the Republic of Venice, famous. A few browned leaves, a pure copy with wide margins. Handwritten annotations from the period. "Castriotto's work is the most complete treatise on fortification ever published". (Riccardi I, 299). (USTC 839568). (Mortimer italian, II, 266).

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 EUR

Lot 386 - (1583). PLUTARCH. LIVES OF ILLUSTRIOUS GREEK AND ROMAN MEN. (Geneva) Jérémie des Planches, 1583. Fort in-folio of [12]-780 (mal chiffr. 776)-[15]-1bl. leaves, half-basane, smooth spine (later binding). Remarkable Geneva edition with notes by Simon Goulart, decorated with a HUNDRED OF SMALL PORTRAITS placed at the head of the biographies of the Illustrious. The lives of Epaminondas, Philippus of Macedonia, Dionysius and Ocatavius, highlighted by Simon Goulart, occupy pages 723 to 780 and have a special title. Cut-out printer's mark on second title, first title creased, many freckles and browned pages, scattered rubbing to binding. (C.D.M., 108) (USTC 54159).

Estim. 300 - 400 EUR

Lot 387 - (1583). VINET (Elie). L'ARPANTERIE ET LA MANIERE DE FERE LES SOLAIRES QUE COMMUNEMANT ON APELE QUADRANS. Bordeaux, S. Millanges, 1583. Small in-4°, 110 leaves, soft vellum (contemporary binding). In his foreword, Vinet gives his motive for writing this book: on his return from Portugal in 1549, he noted that following the rebellion against the gabelle, King Henri II had decided to abolish all bells and clocks in Bordeaux, hence the need for the people of Bordeaux to master the technique of sundials in order to keep track of the time. Enlarged second edition, with dated title page. Numerous sketches, woodcuts in the text and a fold-out plate. Beautifully patinated binding (USTC 19405, 8 copies).

Estim. 500 - 700 EUR

Lot 388 - (1584). OVIDE. LA VITA ET METAMORFOSEO D'OVIDIO. Figurato et abbreviato in forma d'Epigrammi da M. Gabriello Symeoni. Con alte Stanze sopra gl'effetti della Luna : il ritratto d'una Fontana d'Overnia : et un'Apologiagenerale nella fine del libro. Lyon, Jean de Tournes, 1584. In-8, 245-[59] pages, brown calf, Renaissance gilt medallion at center of boards, gilt fillet, ribbed spine (later binding). Italian edition adorned with a portrait of Symeoni on the title, a medallion showing Diane de Poitiers - to whom the book is dedicated - with the emblems of huntress and 187 FIGURES ON WOOD by Bernard Salomon in repeated frames numbering 32, 6 of which presenting grotesque or licentious subjects, the others Moorish ornaments, with an italic eightain below each plate. At the end are the 2 opuscules: Apologia generale de M. Gabriello Symeoni... with a vignette depicting the author as Heracles and La Natura et effetti della luna... with the title in a frame and a large woodcut depicting the Fountain of Royat in Auvergne. Washed copy, the pages have become stained, very small lack to the title and p. 66. (Cartier, no. 649) (Mortimer, I, no. 405) (USTC, 142122).

Estim. 400 - 600 EUR

Lot 389 - (1584). OVIDE. LE METAMORFOSI DI OVIDIO RIDOTTE DA GIO. ANDREA DELL'ANGUILLARA. Venice, Bernardo Giunta, 1584. In-4° of [16]-547 poorly numbered pages, ivory vellum (contemporary binding). Translation by Giovanni Andréa Dell'Anguillara with commentaries by G. Horologgi and Fr. Turchi. Beautifully illustrated with a large engraved title, 15 full-page ENGRAVINGS by Giacomo Franco in baroque frames and as many large engraved bands at the head of each "Argomento". Light spotting to last few leaves, angular repair to plate (1) with small loss. (USTC, 845904).

Estim. 200 - 400 EUR

Lot 390 - (1584). TACITUS. OPERA OMNIA. J. Lipsius denuo castigavit. Lyon, Antoine Gryphe, 1584. In-16 of 906-[52]-2bl. pages, red morocco, framed on the boards and spine with a border of foliage, large oval medallions of foliage on the boards each containing a flower, coat of arms in the center, fillet on the edges, gilt edges (period binding). BEAUTIFUL, REGULATED EXEMPLAIRE IN A BEAUTIFUL BINDING WITH THE ARMS OF PIETRO DUODO (1554-1611), ambassador of the Republic of Venice to the court of Henri IV from 1594 to 1597. This bibliophile had a portable library in which all the books were bound in the same way, with only the color of the morocco varying according to subject: olive green was reserved for literature, lemon for medicine and botany, and red for history and philosophy. These bindings were once attributed to the Ève workshop, and it was long thought that they were made for Queen Marguerite de Valois, due to the presence of a daisy among the characteristic floral decoration. A very fine copy, the binding has retained all its lustre, with minor defects. From the Léon Rattier library, with gilt bookplate on red leather (Baudrier VIII, 388) (USTC 142144).

Estim. 2 000 - 3 000 EUR

Lot 391 - (1584-85). LIPSE (Juste). DE AMPHITHEATRO LIBER (1584) - DE AMPHITHEATRIS QUAE EXTRA ROMAM LIBELLUS. (1584) - SATURNALIUM SERMONUM LIBRI DUO, QUI DE GLADIATORIBUS. (1585). Antwerp, Christophe Plantin, 1584-85. 3 works bound in 1 volume in-4°, stiff vellum (period binding). The first work (98-[4] pages) is illustrated with 2 folding plates and one in the text. The second (32-[4] p.) has one folding plate and 4 full-page plates, and the last ([8]-175-1bl. [8] p.) is larger, with 16 plates, 4 of which are folded, showing scenes of games and fights. Handwritten annotations, light rings. A good copy.

Estim. 200 - 400 EUR

Lot 392 - (1585). DU VERDIER (Antoine) LA BIBLIOTHEQUE D'ANTOINE DU VERDIER, SEIGNEUR DE VAUPRIVAS contenant le catalog de tous ceux qui on escrit, ou traduict en Francois et autres dialectes de ce royaume, ensemble leurs oeuvres imprimées & non imprimées... Avec un discours sur les bonnes lettres servant de préface et à la fin un supplément pour l'Epitome de la bibliothèque de Gesner. Also contained are books whose authors are uncertain. Lyon, Barthelemy Honorat, 1585. 2 parts of [28]-1235 (fig. 1233)-[1]-[2] and 68-[2] pages, in 1 large folio volume, soft ivory vellum (contemporary binding). Antoine du Verdier (1554-1600), King's Councillor and Controller General of Lyon, built up one of the finest libraries in France and was one of the first bibliographers. This first edition was printed in Lyon by Jean d'Ogerolles in December 1584 for bookseller Barthélémy Honorat. The title of the second part is printed in a handsome frame and adorned with Honorat's mark, with the author's portrait on the verso. Stamp, a few freckles, a pristine copy from the library of professor and bibliophile Jean Bouhier (1673-1746), member of the Académie Française. (Ex-libris). (Rothschild III, n°2516) (USTC 1606) (Baudrier IV, 148).

Estim. 600 - 800 EUR

Lot 393 - (1585). DIODORE OF SICILY. HISTOIRE DE DIODORE SICILIEN, translated from Greek into French. Paris, Abel l'Angellier, 1585. In-folio of [24]-686 (690)-[12]-2bl. pages, velin souple (contemporary binding). The 17 books that make up this volume offer some of the most pleasant information: Ostrich, turtle or elephant hunting, infernal topography, rhinoceros overpowering an elephant, image cutters or Libyan antiquities, etc.... French translation for the first 6 books by Antoine Macault, secretary and valet de chambre to François 1er, and by Jacques Amyot for the last books (with their own title page). Edition revised and enriched with table and marginal annotations by M. Loys Le Roy, known as Regius. Circles at the corners of the last leaves, lack of vellum at the corner of one plate (USTC, 37449).

Estim. 200 - 400 EUR

Lot 394 - (1585). CICERON. OPERA OMNIA. Lyon, Antoine Gryphe, 1585. 4 volumes bound in 2 large folio volumes, fawn calf, gilt arms on covers and gilt numerals formed of 2 Ds and 2 Bs interlaced and crowned, placed at each corner and on the spine (17th century binding). Monumental 4-volume publication of the complete works of Cicero procured by the humanist Denis Lambin (1520-1572), professor of Greek at the Collège de France. "This edition was Antoine Gryphe's greatest success. Some writers have claimed, without proof, that the expenses he incurred to publish it were the cause of his loss" (Baudrier). Copy with arms "attributed to an Anjou collector by the name of Du Butay. But nothing allows us to adopt this identification" (O.H.R pl. 1175). Restorations to spine and corners, hinges split, minor worm work in fine (Baudrier VIII, 392/393).

Estim. 300 - 500 EUR

Lot 395 - (1586). DOLCE (Lodovico). DIALOGO, NEL QUALE SI RAGIONA DEL MODO ACCRESCERE E CONSERVAR LA MEMORIA. Venice, Heredi di Marchio Sessa, 1586. In-8 of 118-[1] leaves, soft ivory vellum overlay (period binding). Important and curious treatise on the preservation of memory, decorated with 23 remarkable full-page and in-text woodcuts (a city with a library, the philosophical tree, a human head with the position of the mental faculties, a female allegory of grammar, etc.). The work, written in dialogue on the model of Cicero, is a translation, with additions, of Johannes Romberch's treatise published in 1520. Label of Cécile Eluard on the back cover (no. 9 in the 1992 cat.). (Brunet II, 789) (Mortimer, Italian 157, ed. 1562) (USTC 827147).

Estim. 400 - 600 EUR

Lot 396 - (1586). ESTIENNE (Charles) - LIÉBAULT (Jean). L'AGRICULTURE ET MAISON RUSTIQUE. Paris, Jacques Du-Puys, 1586. - CLAMORGAN (Jean de). LA CHASSE DU LOUP. Lyon, Gabriel Cartier, 1584. 2 works in one volume in-4° of [11]-394-[24] pages and 20 pages, velin rigide à petit recouvrement, dos lisse (Champs). The most famous of the domestic economy books, it is illustrated with several woodcuts in the text (animals, plants, distilling instruments, garden plans, etc.) and contains the Chasse du loup by Jean Clamorgan, placed at the end of the volume with its dated title and illustrated with a dozen woodcuts showing hunting scenes and traps. The white leaf of the liminaries is missing, light rings, cuts to the title to make bookplates disappear without missing text, small ink stain on the last 2 leaves. From the Raymond Boueil library with his bookplate. Handwritten bookplate of Alphonse de Riedmatten dated 1796 (Thiébaud, col. 348-349).

Estim. 300 - 500 EUR

Lot 397 - (1586). MASSON (Papire). LIBRI SEX DE EPISCOPIS URBIS, qui Romanam Ecclesiam rexerunt, rebusque gestis eorum... Paris, S. Nivellium, 1586. In-4° of [4]-411 (chiffr. 421)-24 leaves, basane, ornate ribbed spine (17th century binding). First edition of the Histoire des Papes depuis Saint Pierre jusqu'à Grégoire XIII (mort en 1585), written by the humanist J.-P. Masson (1544-1611), in which he describes the ruins and inscriptions of Rome with great accuracy. Dedicated to Henri III, it is illustrated with a large full-page woodcut and numerous ornate initials. Spotting on the first few leaves, stamp on the flyleaf, handwritten bookplate dated 1720 (Pierre-François Perrey), one portrait added.

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

Lot 398 - (1586). TYARD (Pontus de). DOUZE FABLES DE FLEUVES OU FONTAINES with description for painting and epigrams. Paris, Jean Richer, 1586. In-12 of 23-1bl. leaves, red morocco, cold framing on the boards and gilt fleurons on the corners, inner gilt lace, gilt edges (Capé). Second edition published one year after the original, procured by Etienne Tabourot, who wrote to the author: "Monsieur, vous ne serez pas marry si j'ay entrepris de faire imprimer ce papier que je pris y a environ deux mois en vos étude à Broigny". Pontus de Tyard had composed these verses 3 years earlier for the Château d'Anet. The descriptions are in prose, each accompanied by an epigram in the form of a sonnet. A very fine copy, perfectly bound by Capé (Rothschild no. 2600, ed. of 85) (Tchemerzine V, 899) (USTC 24591).

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 EUR

Lot 399 - (1586). DALECHAMPS (Jacques). HISTORIA GENERALIS PLANTARUM. Lyon, G. Rouille, 1586. Large folio volume of [12]-1095-1bl. pages, stiff vellum, armorial boards, ornate ribbed spine (period binding). Rare first edition. In his notice (in Latin) to the reader, the famous printer reveals that he conceived the idea of publishing this work during a visit many years ago to the collections amassed by J. Dalechamps, who was born in Caen in 1513 and died in Lyon in 1588. This work has long enjoyed a great reputation; it contains in the 2 books of this first volume, nearly 1000 ENGRAVED FIGURES ON WOOD of plants and insects, which first appeared in a 1579 Lyon edition of Matthioli's commentaries. A few uniformly browned leaves, copy entirely ruled in red ink, stamp of a religious college on the title, an old table of Linné is attached (8 manuscript pages). (Baudrier IX, 397 and 403) The first volume alone (of 2) bears the arms of Mathieu Mazenod, a bourgeois merchant from Saint-Chamond (Loire). (O.H.R., pl. 1520).

Estim. 500 - 700 EUR

Lot 400 - (1587). FILHOL (Gilbert). SACRA REGUM HISTORIAHEROICO CARMINE EXPRESSA.... Cum notis et Chronologia ejusdem auctoris. Paris, A. Gorbinum, 1587. In-8 of [8]-235 (ill-figured)-[1] leaves, covered vellum (contemporary binding). Gilbert Filhol was originally from the Bourbonnais region. First edition divided into 12 books of heroic songs. Stamp on title. A good copy (USTC 170890).

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

Lot 401 - (1587) SENEQUE. OPERA QUÆ EXTANT OMNIA. Paris, Nicolas Nivelle, 1587. 3 parts of 18-[2]-625-1bl.-[1]-30-[1]-94-2bl.-(40] pages, in 1 volume in-folio, basane, gilt iron in center of boards (period binding). First Paris edition of Seneca's works, annotated and commented by Marc-Antoine Muret (1526-1585). It features a woodcut portrait of Muret. Binding damaged, first leaves wet, pages browned, galling. (USTC 172110).

Estim. 150 - 250 EUR

Lot 402 - (1588). (BLAMONT). LA PRINSE DE BLAMONT EN ALLEMAIGNE PAR MONSIEUR DE DUC DE GUYSE, et de la seconde levée des reistres contre les italiens. Paris, Hubert Velu, 1588. In-12, 15 pages, red half-maroquin with corners (19th century binding). From the library of Gustave Chartener with his bookplate (USTC 54824, 1 ex.).

Estim. 200 - 250 EUR

Lot 403 - (1588). [ANCARANO (Gasparo)]. NOVO ROSARIO DELLA GLORIOSISSIMA VERGINE MARIA. Venice, Bernardo Giunta, 1588. [20]-80 leaves. - MIROCOLI DELLA SACRATISSIMA VERGINE MARIA. Ibid, 1591. - BREVI BOLLE ET INDULGENZI. Ibid, 1591. 3 works bound in 1 volume in-4°, cream velin rigide, boards decorated with a double gilt frame, spine gilt, gilt edges (antique binding). A fine copy with wide margins, adorned with 21 attractive engraved FIGURES in large, handsome frames, some signed with the interlaced AF monogram. Engraved chapter headings in attractive frames. Rare. (USTC 809214).

Estim. 500 - 700 EUR

Lot 404 - (1588). FULVIO (Andrea). L'ANTICHITA DI ROMA. Venice, Girolamo Francini, 1588. In-8 of [4]-264-[4] leaves, stiff vellum (19th century binding). This second edition was enlarged by Girolamo Ferrucci to inform travelers of the renovations and new buildings constructed during the reign of Pope Sixtus V (1585-1590). The illustration consists of 93 woodcuts in the text showing the most famous Roman monuments. A good copy. (Cicognara 3741) (USTC, 831119).

Estim. 300 - 500 EUR

Lot 405 - (1588). BIBLIA SACRA cum glossis, interlineari et ordinaria. Nicolai Lyrani Postilla, ac Moralitatibus, Burgensis Additionibus & Thoringi Replicis Venice, (Ad signum aquilae renovantis), 1588. 7 volumes of 377; 315; 439; 479; 244; 285; 129 leaves, bound in 4 strong volumes in-folio, stamped saddle-skin on wooden aisles, chased copper clasps (period binding). Monumental Bible given by Mathias Döring, Nicolas de Lyra, Paulus de Sancta Maria illustrated with a few woodcuts in the text. Each part with its own dated title and alphabetical index occupies the seventh and last part. A very good copy. (USTC, 80637).

Estim. 1 000 - 2 000 EUR

Lot 406 - (1588). GUEVARA (A. de). L'HORLOGE DES PRINCES, AVEC LE TRES RENOMME LIVRE DE MARC AURELE. Paris, Denis Cotinet, 1588. In-8 of [32]-395 leaves, overlapping vellum, traces of laces (contemporary binding). French translation by R. B. de Grise and Nicolas de Herberay of the well-known work by Spanish Franciscan Antonio de Guevara, bishop of Cadiz and Mondenodo (1480-1545). Adapted from a text by the Stoic emperor Marcus Aurelius, this politico-moral work is one of the most popular texts of the 16th century, combining "novelistic matter, political substance and openness to the realities of the time". (Redondo); it had a definite influence on the political leaders of the time, notably Charles V. Light rings, small marginal gallery, small lack of vellum. A good copy in its original binding.

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

Lot 407 - (1588). THUCYDIDE. DE BELLO PELOPONNESIACO LIBRI VIII. Idem latine, ex interpretatione Laurentii Vallae ab Henrico Stephano recognita. (Geneva: Henri Estienne, 1588). 2 parts in 1 vol. in-folio of [20]-621-[14]-1bl. and 73-[7] pages, stiff vellum, ribbed spine (period binding). Second and best edition of Thucydides printed by the Estetiens, and also the first to give the Greek text accompanied by the Latin version. The latter was provided by Laurent Valla and revised by Estienne, who also corrected and clarified the text. Estienne also compares some passages in Valla's translation with the French version by Claude de Seyssel. Ammien Marcellin's Life of Thucydides has also been accompanied by Isaac Casaubon's Latin translation and notes. Light rings on the last leaves, spine split, handwritten bookplate F. Chevalier. (Schreiber, 216) (Brunet V, 844) (Renouard p. 152) (USTC 451173, 16 copies).

Estim. 200 - 400 EUR

Lot 408 - (1589). DISCOURS DES PREPARATIONS FAICTES PAR FRERE JAQUES CLEMENT, religieux de l'ordre de S. Dominique, pour délivrer la France de Henry de Valois, qui fust tué à S. Cloud pres Paris, le premier jour d'Aoust 1589. Lyon (Jehan Pillehotte), 1589. Booklet in-12, 15 pages, burgundy morocco, interior gilt lace, gilt edges (19th century binding). On August 1, 1589, a Dominican Ligueur by the name of Jacques Clément assassinated Henri III at Saint-Cloud, near Paris. This occasional recounts the regicide in detail "... He drew his knife, which was hidden in his sleeve, with his dexter hand, and raising his arm, feict cy propos that he thrust his knife into the tyrant's belly and left him there...". A fine copy. (Baudrier II, 285, 2 copies) (USTC, 11691, 3 copies listed).

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

Lot 409 - (1589). ARISTOTE. THE ORGAN, i.e. the instrument of discourse divided into 2 parts, namely is the analytic, to discourse truly and the dialectic to discourse probably. (Geneva), Jean de Tournes, 1589. In-folio of [24]-751-[9] pages, basane, gilt medallion in the center of the boards, corner fleurons, gilt edges (period binding). Rare first edition of the translation by Henri IV's ambassador and humanist Philippe de Canaye (1551-1610), an original work in which the author spread Aristotle's work, under the influence of Pierre Ramus and with the help of Isaac Casaubon. This book, which Canaye wrote in Lausanne, was printed by Jean de Tournes, who only obtained a 10-year privilege for it. The first table ends with an engraved medallion depicting Aristotle. Tired binding, stamp on title, foxing, scattered dampstains, minor worm work, but no damage to the text. (CDM, 125) (Cartier 679) (USTC, 34620).

Estim. 300 - 400 EUR

Lot 410 - (1589). LIPSE (Juste). DE AMPHITHEATRO LIBER - DE AMPHITHEATRIS QUAE EXTRA ROMAM LIBELLUS. - SATURNALIUM SERMONUM LIBRI DUO, QUI DE GLADIATORIBUS. Antwerp, Christophe Plantin, 1589 and Leiden, Ex officina Plantiniana, 1590. 2 works bound in 1 volume in-4°, half calf, spine ribbed (18th century binding). The first 2 works are in continuous pagination (106 pages) and are decorated with 4 folding plates, 4 full-page and one in the text. The last one ([8]-175 p.) is more important, with 16 plates, 4 of which are folded, showing scenes of games and fights. Minor foxing, one plate repaired.

Estim. 200 - 400 EUR

Lot 411 - (1593). DU BARTAS (Guillaume de Saluste). LA SEPMAINE OU CREATION DU MONDE. Revue, augmentée et embellie en divers passages par l'auteur mesme. (Genève), Jaques Chouet, 1593. In-12, [48] - 623 pages, ivory vellum (contemporary binding). No work was more successful than Du Bartas's Semaine, for in the space of a few years, some thirty editions were published in Paris, Rouen, Lyon and Geneva. Indeed, Guillaume de Saluste, seigneur Du Bartas, enjoyed considerable fame in his day, to the point of counterbalancing for a moment that of Ronsard. Translation by Simon Goulart senlisien, with an attractive woodcut vignette for each day of the week. Loss of vellum on the second plate (CDM, 137).

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

Lot 412 - (1593). GUENOYS (Pierre). LA CONFERENCE DES ORDONNANCES ROYAUX distributed in XII books in imitation of the Code. Paris, Guillaume Chaudière, 1593. In-folio of [5]-335-[47] leaves, basane, ornate ribbed spine (17th century binding). Second edition revised and enlarged with several edicts, ordinances and annotations, in addition to the previous edition. Handwritten bookplate of Jehan Lyotart, King's Counselor and President of the Chambre des Comptes du Dauphiné. Stamp on title, printer's mark on last leaf redacted. Scattered foxing, stamps, binding damaged (USTC 7212).

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

Lot 413 - (1594). LIPSE (Juste). DE CRUCE LIBRI TRES. Antwerp, ex officina Plantinania, 1594. In-4° of [16]-120-[8] pages, velin souple (contemporary binding). First edition of one of Juste Lipse's most sought-after works, devoted to the torture of the cross in Antiquity and adorned with 22 COPPER ENGRAVINGS, including a full-page one by P. Van der Brocht. Dusty edges, otherwise a good copy (Vander Haeghen, I, 187) (USTC 402307).

Estim. 300 - 400 EUR

Lot 414 - (1595). ANONYMOUS. LES COMPTES DU MONDE ADVENTUREUX, by A.D.S.D. Lyon, Benoist Rigaud, 1595. In-16 of [19]-443 (of 444)-1bl. pages, half-basin, smooth spine (18th century binding). An anonymous collection attributed to Antoine de Saint-Denis by Viollet-le-Duc (II, 151). It consists of 54 lessons or moral reflections, each supported by a tale, a short story or even a story, mostly drawn from the author's imagination. This is a very good selection, positioned between the hundred new short stories and the tales by Des Periers. Folio 78 is missing. (Baudrier III, 441, 1 ex. in B.M.) (USTC, 20504). Bound in suite: - [MARTIAL D'AUVERGNE]. LES ARREST D'AMOURS. Newly printed. Paris, by the widow Jean Ruelle, 1585. [3]-154 leaves (of 161). Illustrated with numerous woodcut vignettes (USTC, 59842). Gallery on several leaves, worn binding, numerous defects.

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

Lot 415 - (1595). VERONE (Jean BOUCHER dit). APOLOGIE POUR JEHAN CHASTEL, parisien, exécuté à mort, et pour les pères et escholiers de la Société de Jésus, bannis du Royaume de France. Sans lieu, ni nom, 1595. In-12, [12]-253 (fig. 243)-[3] pages, red morocco, triple gilt fillet on covers, spine decorated, gilt edges (18th century binding). Famous factum published under a pseudonym. Jehan Chastel was sentenced to death for attempting to assassinate King Henri IV. "En la chambre de la Dame de Liencourt (Gabrielle d'Estrée) le 27 de Décembre, Jehan Chastel âgé de 19 ans se coula dedans... et d'un cousteau qu'il avoit, pensant luy donner dans la gorge, le frappe en la bouche, et luy rompt une dent...". Some foxing, but a very fine copy. From the Girardot de Préfond library with his bookplate (n°1237 of his 1757 cat.). (Brunet V, 1146).

Estim. 300 - 500 EUR

Lot 416 - (1596). BESSON (Jacques). THEATRE DES INSTRUMENS MATHEMATIQUES ET MECHANIQUES by J. Besson, dauphinois, docte mathématicien. Lyon, (Genève) Jacques Chouët, 1596. In-folio of 64 (of 65) leaves, half brown basane, smooth spine (19th century binding). The earliest work on the subject, first published in Orléans in 1569. It is illustrated with a fine title frame and 60 full-page copper-engraved plates attributed to Jacques Androuet du Cerceau. The latter show an extraordinary variety of inventions, from a musical instrument to a pump for extinguishing fire from a distance, as well as machines for lifting burdens, emptying or raising submerged ships. The printing of the copperplates is sometimes weak, the margins of the leaves are mostly faded, the last plate is repaired with small missing parts. The introductory leaf 4 is misplaced and that of the 17th figure is missing. Average condition. (USTC, 24702, 13 copies) (Gilmont, éd. imprimées à Genève, 5642).

Estim. 300 - 400 EUR

Lot 417 - (1596). COUNCIL OF THIRTY. SACROSANCTI ET OECUMENICI CONCILII TRIDENTINI, PAULO III, JULIO III ET PIO IIII PONTIFICIBUS MAXIMIS celebrati, canones et decreta... accesserunt... Iohannis Sotealli... et Horatii Lutii... annotationes... Antwerp, ex officina Plantiniana, 1596. In-8, 269-[841]-2bl. pages, vellum (contemporary binding). Library stamp on title, ex. unbound (USTC 407003).

Estim. 80 - 100 EUR

Lot 418 - (1598). HEUTER (Pontus). RERUM BELGICARUM LIBRI QUINDECIM... Antwerp, ex officina Martinus II Nutius, 1598. Fort in-4° of [22]-2bl.-751-1bl.-[24] pages and 14 folded diagrams including 1 single, vellum overlay (period binding). Detailed history of Belgium covering a century from 1477 to 1565. Old handwritten stamp and ex-libris. (USTC 403166).

Estim. 150 - 250 EUR

Lot 419 - (1598). LIPSE (Juste). DE MILITIA ROMANA, Libri quinque, commentarius ad polybium. Editio nova, aucta varie & castigata. Bound at the end: - ANALECTA sive observationes reliquae ad militam et hosce libros. - POLIORCETICΩN SIVE DE MACHINIS. Tormentis. Telis. Libri quinque. Ad historiam lucem. Editio altera, correcta & aucta. Antverpiae, ex officina Plantiniana, apud Joannem Moretum, 1598-1596 (for the third work). 3 works bound in an in-8 volume, blond calf, gilt fillets on the boards (period binding). The first book is decorated with 4 full-page engravings and one fold-out, the second with 8 mid-page engravings and the last with 31 engravings, 21 of which are full-page. Hinges open and covers missing, stamped (USTC 402439 and 402382).

Estim. 200 - 400 EUR

Lot 420 - (1598). CASA (G. della). LE GALATEE, premierement composé en Italien par J. de la Case, et depuis mis en François, Latin, et Espagnol par divers auteurs..... Traicté très utile et très nécessaire pour bien dresser une jeunesse en toutes matières... (Geneva), Jean de Tournes, 1598. In-16 of [4]-459-1bl pages, stiff vellum, inscription on the front cover "INRI, 1614", handwritten title on the spine (period binding). Rare edition in 4 languages of this treatise on 16th-century manners. This edition, given by J. de Tournes, once again reveals the talent of the famous printer from Lyon; it is a real typographic tour de force. The text is printed in 4 columns, and each version is printed in the appropriate typeface: French (civil), Spanish and Latin (Roman), Italian (italic). Jean de Tournes himself is the author of the French version. A good copy. (CDM, p.152) (Cartier 701) (USTC 6957).

Estim. 400 - 600 EUR

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