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[ALGERIA]. AL-JAZŪLĪ (Muḥammad ibn Sulaymān). DALĀ

1 - [ALGERIA]. AL-JAZŪLĪ (Muḥammad ibn Sulaymān). DALĀ'IL AL-KHAYRĀT WA-SHAWĀRIQ AL-ANWĀR FĪ DHIKR AL-ṢALĀT 'ALĀ AL-NABĪ AL-MUKHTĀR [Guides to Blessings and Radiant Lights in the Remembrance of the Prayer upon the Chosen Prophet]. Algiers, Tha’libia Press of Kaddour Roudoci ben Mourad al-Turki, 1342 AH [1923–1924]. Small in-32 volume (112 x 75 mm) bound in dark purple morocco cloth, 320 pp., housed in a brown leather travel case adorned with cold-stamped fillets and fastened with

Estimation

100 - 150 €

[ALGERIA]. BARRUCAND (Victor). ALGERIA AND THE ORI

2 - [ALGERIA]. BARRUCAND (Victor). ALGERIA AND THE ORIENTALIST PAINTERS. Grenoble, Arthaud, 1930. Two large quarto volumes, paperback. FIRST EDITION. Text by Victor Barrucand and 24 color plates by Louis Antoni, A. Assus, Maurice Bouviolle, Léon Cauvy, Henri Chevalier, Étienne Chevalier, Marius de Buzon, Léon Carré, Eugène Deshayes, Auguste Ferrando, Louis Fernez, Pierre Frailong, Edouard Herzig, G. Lino, Lucien Mainssieux, Paul Nicolaï, Francisque Noailly, Maxime Noiré, Louis Randavel, M. Re

Estimation

60 - 80 €

[ALGERIA]. BERBRUGGER (Louis-Adrien). HISTORICAL,

3 - [ALGERIA]. BERBRUGGER (Louis-Adrien). HISTORICAL, PITTORESQUE, AND MONUMENTAL ALGERIA. A collection of views, monuments, ceremonies, costumes, weapons, and portraits drawn from life, with descriptive text on the localities, customs, traditions, games, and entertainments of the inhabitants of Algeria. Paris: Published by J. Delahaye, 1843. Five parts bound in 3 folio volumes in fawn morocco leather with a long grain, covers adorned with a rich decoration of gilded fillet frames, cold-stamped scro

Estimation

1 500 - 2 000 €

[ALGERIA]. BERTRAND (L.). PÉPÈTE AND BALTHASAR. Al

4 - [ALGERIA]. BERTRAND (L.). PÉPÈTE AND BALTHASAR. Algerian Customs. Paris, Plon, 1925. In-4 ½, aubergine morocco with corner pieces, ribbed spine, gilt title, date at the tail, gilt head, cover preserved (Ch. Septier). ILLUSTRATED EDITION featuring 8 color plates (excluding title page) of reproductions of watercolors by Émile AUBRY, plus 16 headpieces and tailpieces, all reproduced in the workshops of Daniel Jacomet. Limited edition of 1,000 COPIES. ONE of the 950 numbered copies on pure-fiber

Estimation

50 - 80 €

[ALGERIA]. [BOUTIN (Vincent-Yves)]. HISTORICAL, ST

5 - [ALGERIA]. [BOUTIN (Vincent-Yves)]. HISTORICAL, STATISTICAL, AND TOPOGRAPHICAL OVERVIEW OF THE STATE OF ALGIERS for the use of the African Expeditionary Army. Paris, War Department, 1830. Large Italian-style quarto in a contemporary Bradel cardboard binding. Scuffs, tears, and small losses to the binding. FIRST EDITION of the ATLAS accompanying the text by Nicolas de LOVERDO. It contains 6 fold-out MAPS and PLANS as well as 10 lithographed PLATES on laid paper mounted by Étienne ARDIT, includin

Estimation

80 - 120 €

[ALGERIA]. BROUSSAUD (General). PAINTED FAIENCE TI

6 - [ALGERIA]. BROUSSAUD (General). PAINTED FAIENCE TILES IN NORTH AFRICA. Paris: Plon, 1930. Large quarto in folios, in the publisher’s cardboard slipcase with laces. Light foxing on the text pages. FIRST EDITION of this collection of 38 inset plates with captions, including 15 in color, 2 in sepia, 2 in blue, and 19 in black, all printed by D. Jacomet. From the “Algeria Centennial Collection.”

Estimation

40 - 60 €

[ALGERIA]. CHAMPY (P.). FLORA OF ALGERIA, classifi

7 - [ALGERIA]. CHAMPY (P.). FLORA OF ALGERIA, classified according to Jussieu’s method, modified by A. Richard, described by P. Champy. P., Delahaye, 1843. In-plano½ fawn sheepskin, smooth spine, title gilded in the Chinese style (later binding); 16 pp. (including title page), 10 plates. Light foxing, more pronounced on 4 plates. FIRST EDITION of this RARE ALGERIAN FLORA containing 80 COLORED LITHOGRAPHS spread across 10 PLATES on heavy vellum. ¶ Playfair, 1033, for the reprint in in-8 format pu

Estimation

300 - 400 €

[ALGERIA]. DUVEYRIER (Henri). THE TUAREGS OF THE N

8 - [ALGERIA]. DUVEYRIER (Henri). THE TUAREGS OF THE NORTH. Paris: Challamel, 1864. Two parts in one large 8vo paperback volume. Plates uniformly browned, very scattered foxing, a section missing from the back cover. FIRST EDITION. Complete with all 25 PLATES (including the frontispiece portrait) and the SUPPLEMENT, which contains 6 PLATES and a fold-out MAP. ¶ Tailliart, 1153.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

[ALGERIA]. ESQUER (Gabriel). HISTORICAL ICONOGRAPH

9 - [ALGERIA]. ESQUER (Gabriel). HISTORICAL ICONOGRAPHY OF ALGERIA from the 16th century to 1871. Paris: Plon, 1929. Three folio volumes in folios, bound in half-greige cloth jackets, cardboard covers, and ribbon markers. Scattered foxing on the text pages, sometimes pronounced; a tear and small losses on the side margin of plate 245, without affecting the engraving. FIRST EDITION of this IMPORTANT ICONOGRAPHIC WORK. Explanatory text, tables, and 354 PLATES, including 1 double plate and 18 in color.

Estimation

80 - 120 €

[ALGERIA]. GUYON (J.-L.-G.). JOURNEY FROM ALGIERS

10 - [ALGERIA]. GUYON (J.-L.-G.). JOURNEY FROM ALGIERS TO THE ZIBAN—Ancient Zebe in 1847. Algiers, Government Printing Office, 1850. Italian-style ½ dark brown sheepskin, chagrin-textured cloth covers, smooth, compartmentalized, and decorated spine, gilt title (contemporary binding); (2) title pages and plate index, 35 plates. Spines partially split, cap bands missing, water stains and foxing in the margins of some plates. FIRST EDITION of this ATLAS containing a PORTRAIT of the last Bey of Consta

Estimation

200 - 300 €

[ALGERIA]. LAMARQUE (Léo). ON THE CONQUEST AND COL

11 - [ALGERIA]. LAMARQUE (Léo). ON THE CONQUEST AND COLONIZATION OF ALGERIA. Paris, Ancelin – Lyon, Gourdon, September 1841. Large 8½ format, dark brown shagreen, ribbed spine decorated with gilt fleurons, gilt title, front cover preserved (contemporary binding). FIRST EDITION of this very rare work. 8 PLATES out of text and one FOLD-OUT MAP. AUTOGRAPH DEDICATION signed at the top of the title page: “presented by the author to General Tugnot de Lanoy.” ¶ Tailliart, 2793.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

[ALGERIA]. LESSORE (E.) - WILD (W.). A Picturesque

12 - [ALGERIA]. LESSORE (E.) - WILD (W.). A Picturesque Journey Through the Regency of Algiers, undertaken in 1833. Paris, Ch. Motte, 1835. Folio, ½ aubergine-colored sheepskin with long grain and small corners, chagrin-textured cloth covers decorated with blind embossing, smooth spine divided into compartments and decorated lengthwise, gilt title (contemporary binding); (1) title page, 20 pp. of text, 50 plates Spine faded, joints rubbed, leather wear on the covers and corners, water stain in the l

Estimation

200 - 300 €

[ALGERIA]. MIRANTE (J.). HISTORICAL & ARTISTIC

13 - [ALGERIA]. MIRANTE (J.). HISTORICAL & ARTISTIC ALBUM of the official seals of the governors-general of Algeria from the conquest until 1934. Algiers, M. Léon, 1934. In-plano red cloth, plain unmarked spine, red cloth slipcase (contemporary binding); (40) folios mounted on tabs, with serpentine borders. Binding and slipcase stained. FIRST EDITION of this RARE and LUXURIOUS volume, each page adorned with a polychrome border featuring Orientalist motifs. Texts and translations by Jean MIRANTE,

Estimation

40 - 60 €

[ALGERIA]. MONT ROND (by). HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST

14 - [ALGERIA]. MONT ROND (by). HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF ALGERIA FROM 1830 TO 1847. Paris: E. Marc-Aurel, 1847. Two volumes bound together in one 8½-inch format volume in tan shagreen, ribbed spine, gilt title, cover boards preserved (later binding). Some foxing (pp. 225–248 of vol. 1 in particular), but the text block is fresh overall; small losses on the cover boards that have been lined, underlining in blue pencil, and old scholarly handwritten notes in the margins of the text. FIRST EDITION

Estimation

60 - 80 €

[ALGERIA - PHOTOGRAPHY]. PORTIER (Claude-Joseph).

15 - [ALGERIA - PHOTOGRAPHY]. PORTIER (Claude-Joseph). PICTURESQUE ALGERIA - ALGERIAN TYPES, etc. 65 photographs in an ivy-green shagreen folder with fabric flaps and ribbons, the initials “E. G.” cold-stamped on the front cover along with the word “Algeria,” traces of ribbons on the front cover. SET OF 65 PHOTOGRAPHS on albumen paper, in various sizes, mounted on cardboard (40 × 30 cm). 49 photographs bear the generic title “Picturesque Algeria,” the photographer’s signature “C. Por

Estimation

600 - 800 €

[ALGERIA]. ROBIN (Colonel). THE UPRISING IN GREATE

16 - [ALGERIA]. ROBIN (Colonel). THE UPRISING IN GREATER KABYLIA IN 1871. Paris: Charles-Lavauzelle, [1901]. Large 8½-format, red shagreen, decorated ribbed spine, gilt title, gilt head (contemporary binding). Upper joint partially split, edges, joints, and ribs rubbed, spine darkened, corners worn. FIRST EDITION of this very rare work. Complete with the color fold-out MAP. ¶ Tailliart, 1761 - EL-BEKRI. DESCRIPTION OF NORTH AFRICA. Algiers, Jourdan, 1913. Large 8vo, paperback. Scattered light foxin

Estimation

100 - 150 €

[ALGERIA]. HANDWRITTEN LETTER FROM A SOLDIER OF TH

17 - [ALGERIA]. HANDWRITTEN LETTER FROM A SOLDIER OF THE 8th ORLÉANS CHASSEURS. “Djemmâ-El-Ghazaouet, September 27, 1845.” Handwritten letter in brown ink (3½ pages on a double sheet of bluish paper, approximately 25 × 20 cm) concerning French military operations in the Nemours and Sidi-Brahim regions, mounted on a tab in a folio-sized volume, modern Bradel-style cardboard binding covered in blue paper, black sheepskin title label on the front cover, gilt title, cardboard slipcase. A PRECIOUS

Estimation

150 - 200 €

[ALGERIA]. SPITZ (J.). HISTORY OF THE 2nd ZOUAVE R

18 - [ALGERIA]. SPITZ (J.). HISTORY OF THE 2nd ZOUAVE REGIMENT. Oran, Perrier, 1901. Large quarto, paperback. SECOND EDITION. 12 out-of-text photogravures, 8 color maps, and a DRAWING by Édouard DETAILLE.

Estimation

20 - 30 €

[ARCHITECTURE]. DESGODETZ (Antoine). THE ANCIENT B

19 - [ARCHITECTURE]. DESGODETZ (Antoine). THE ANCIENT BUILDINGS OF ROME, measured and drawn with great precision on site by the late Mr. Desgodetz, architect to the King. Paris, Claude-Antoine Jombert, from the printer’s own press, 1779. Large folio in marbled fawn calfskin, double gilt line framing on the covers, ribbed spine decorated with gilt floral panels, title label in ivy-green morocco, red edges (contemporary binding); title page and frontispiece, XI-(1)-140 pp., 137 plates. Lower cap trim

Estimation

800 - 1 200 €

[ARMENIA - BIBLE]. GIRK SRBOY ARETARANI TERN MERO

20 - [ARMENIA - BIBLE]. GIRK SRBOY ARETARANI TERN MERO YISUSIN CHRIST. [BOOK OF THE HOLY GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST]. Venice, Antonio Bortoli, August 8, 1732. In-12 brown calfskin, covers decorated with gilded fillet and scroll borders, with a medallion in the center surrounded by foliage and fleurons; the front cover depicts the Crucifixion and the back cover depicts the Virgin and Child, spine with flat raised bands decorated with gilt fillets and small fleurons, traces of clasps, gilt and chi

Estimation

300 - 400 €

ASSELINEAU (Charles). CHARLES BAUDELAIRE. His Life

21 - ASSELINEAU (Charles). CHARLES BAUDELAIRE. His Life and Work. Paris, Alphonse Lemerre, 1869. In-12, fawn half-shagreen, spine with raised bands and cold-stamped lettering, title labels in maroon and black sheepskin (contemporary binding); (2) ff., 109 pp., (1) title page, 5 portraits out of text. A slight tear with minor leather loss at the top of the lower joint, minor scuffing on the binding, a tiny loss in the upper right corner of the first few leaves, and a few foxing spots. FIRST EDITION OF

Estimation

150 - 250 €

[ATLAS]. TASSIN (Christophe). MAPS AND PROFILES OF

22 - [ATLAS]. TASSIN (Christophe). MAPS AND PROFILES OF THE MAIN CITIES OF THE PROVINCE OF POICTOU, with a general map and detailed maps of each of their administrative districts. [Paris, ca. 1636]. Italian-style Bradel ½ plum-colored percaline, 8vo, smooth spine, red sheepskin title label (later binding). Browned paper, faint water stains along the upper margin, scuffing on the title label. SET OF MAPS, ENGRAVED MAPS, PLANS, AND VIEWS, comprising the section devoted to Poitou, Saintonge, Angoumois,

Estimation

100 - 150 €

AULNOY (Baroness of). THE EARL OF WARWICK. P., Com

23 - AULNOY (Baroness of). THE EARL OF WARWICK. P., Compagnie des Libraires, 1740. Two volumes in 12mo, marbled fawn calfskin, decorated ribbed spine, title and volume number labels in garnet morocco, red edges (contemporary binding). Two small stains on one cover. NEW, revised and corrected edition of Madame d’Aulnoy’s latest novel, the only one of her books not published anonymously.

Estimation

60 - 80 €

[AVIATION - PHOTOGRAPHY]. THIRIAT (Jacqueline). RU

24 - [AVIATION - PHOTOGRAPHY]. THIRIAT (Jacqueline). RUNWAY 26. Square folio (approx. 47 x 38 cm), ½ black shagreen, morocco-bound cloth covers, gilt title on the spine. ALBUM OF 90 BLACK-AND-WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS of various sizes (including 7 double-page spreads), mounted on black laid paper, some under labeled tracing paper, featuring views of aircraft (Boeing 727-200, Caravelle, Boeing 747, Boeing 707, Fokker 27, Breguet, Boeing 737, Trident, Douglas DC-9), in flight or on the runway. Jacqueline THIR

Estimation

200 - 300 €

BABEUF (Gracchus). ON THE SYSTEM OF DEPOPULATION,

25 - BABEUF (Gracchus). ON THE SYSTEM OF DEPOPULATION, or The Life and Crimes of Carrier; his Trial, and that of the Revolutionary Committee of Nantes: with research and political considerations on the general aims of the Decemvirate in devising this system; on its primary connection with the War in the Vendée; and on the plan to apply it to all parts of the Republic. Paris, Franklin Press, Year 3 of the Republic [1794]. 8½vo., ochre-colored chagrin cloth with corner pieces, smooth spine divided by

Estimation

300 - 400 €

BECKFORD (William). VATHEK. London, Clarke, Mount

26 - BECKFORD (William). VATHEK. London, Clarke, Mount Street, [1815]. Large 8vo (binding: 240 × 155 mm), Empire green Russian leather, covers decorated with a frame of two gilt fillets with gilt volutes at the corners, spine with broad flat raised bands decorated with a gilt scroll, gilt title, gilt filleted edges, inner border decorated with a triple gilt fillet, gilt edges (contemporary binding). Heavy foxing on the frontispiece, title page, and last blank leaf; very scattered foxing throughout t

Estimation

200 - 300 €

BERGER DE XIVREY (Jules). COLLECTION OF THE CORRES

27 - BERGER DE XIVREY (Jules). COLLECTION OF THE CORRESPONDENCE OF HENRY IV, published by M. Berger de Xivrey. Paris, Royal [later Imperial] Printing Office, 1843–76. Nine large quarto volumes in long-grained red morocco, covers adorned with frames of gilded fillets and chains, a large central diamond pattern consisting of broad gilded lace, the monogram “L. O.” crowned and stamped in gold at the center of the covers, decorated spine, gilt title, date at the bottom, gold-filleted edges and caps

Estimation

800 - 1 200 €

BLOY (Léon). LÉON BLOY BEFORE THE PIGS, followed b

28 - BLOY (Léon). LÉON BLOY BEFORE THE PIGS, followed by Lamentation of the Sword. Paris, Chamuel, 1894. 12½-format, fawn calfskin, ribbed spine, gilt title and date at the tail, cover boards preserved (Pagnant). Binding rubbed, upper cap missing. FIRST EDITION on publication paper.

Estimation

30 - 40 €

BONALD (L. G. A. de). SET OF 4 VOLUMES: PRIMITIVE

29 - BONALD (L. G. A. de). SET OF 4 VOLUMES: PRIMITIVE LEGISLATION, considered in recent times solely in the light of reason, followed by several political treatises and speeches. Paris, Le Clere, 1802. Three volumes, in-8 ½, in tan calfskin, smooth spine divided by gilt fillets, title labels in ivy-green morocco and volume number labels in red morocco, edges yellow-stained (contemporary binding). Upper cap of vol. 1 worn down, clasps rubbed, small loss of paper on the side margin of the first 7 lea

Estimation

150 - 200 €

[BOSIO (Giacomo)] - BOISSAT (Pierre de) - BAUDOIN

30 - [BOSIO (Giacomo)] - BOISSAT (Pierre de) - BAUDOIN (Jean) - NABERAT (Anne de). HISTORY OF THE KNIGHTS OF THE ORDER OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM, detailing their admirable foundation and regulations; the sequence of wars in the Holy Land in which they were involved; and their continuous journeys, expeditions, battles, assaults, and engagements. Paris, Jacques d’Allin, Rue Saint-Jacques, at the Image de Saint-Étienne, 1659 [“The Statutes of the Order” dated “1658”]. Three parts bound in a si

Estimation

300 - 500 €

BOUCHEUL (Joseph). *COUTUMIER GÉNÉRAL*, or a colle

31 - BOUCHEUL (Joseph). COUTUMIER GÉNÉRAL, or a collection and compilation of all commentaries on the customs of the county and region of Poitou. Poitiers: Faulcon, 1727. Two folio volumes in marbled tan sheepskin, decorated ribbed spine, title and volume number labels in garnet morocco, red edges (contemporary binding). Cap bands worn down, leather missing from the covers, a small tear beginning at one joint. FIRST EDITION with notes by Charles du Moulin. Includes the BEAUTIFUL PORTRAIT engraved

Estimation

80 - 120 €

[CARME-DUPLAN]. HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE F

32 - [CARME-DUPLAN]. HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE FOUGHT ON APRIL 10, 1814, beneath the walls of Toulouse, [etc.]. Toulouse, Bénichet Cadet, undated [1814–1815]. Three parts bound in one 8vo volume in red calfskin, with the coat of arms of Toulouse in a color mosaic at the center of the front cover, smooth spine, black chagrin title label (modern binding). FIRST EDITION of this account by an engineer officer who witnessed the Battle of Toulouse, which took place at the city gates. Includes a P

Estimation

80 - 120 €

CHAPELAIN (Jean). *La Pucelle, or France Delivered

33 - CHAPELAIN (Jean). La Pucelle, or France Delivered. Heroic poem. Paris: Augustin Courbé, 1656. Folio, ½ dark brown shagreen with corners, ribbed spine, gilt title, gilt edges (late 19th-century binding); (26) leaves, including frontispiece, title page, and 2 portraits, 522 pp., (6) half-leaves. Light marginal water stains, a few brown spots, some pages browned; a tear at the top of one plate, with no loss, has been restored. FIRST EDITION of this famous epic poem in honor of JOAN OF ARC. A FR

Estimation

200 - 300 €

[HORSE]. MENOU (René de). THE RIDER’S PRACTICE, or

34 - [HORSE]. MENOU (René de). THE RIDER’S PRACTICE, or The Art of Riding. Which teaches the method of training horses to perform the most beautiful movements and maneuvers. P., G. & J.-B. Loyson, 1651. In-4, fawn-colored grained calfskin, covers decorated with gilt fillet borders, decorated raised spine, paper title label, speckled edges (contemporary binding); (10) ff., 245 pp., (6) pp. of tables. Cap bands torn off (lower cap band missing), tears in the upper cap band, leather missing from

Estimation

80 - 120 €

[COMMINGES]. A VERY IMPORTANT MEMORANDUM TO OUR LO

35 - [COMMINGES]. A VERY IMPORTANT MEMORANDUM TO OUR LORDS THE PRELATES AND COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED by Our Lords of the General Assembly of the Clergy, regarding the distribution of the sums granted to the King by said Assembly in the present year 1695. On behalf of the clergy of the Diocese of Comminges. S. l. n. e., 1695. In-4 Bradel, half-parma cloth (19th-century binding); 31 pp. FIRST EDITION of this rare memorandum dealing with the “right of regalia” in Comminges. From the “Guilhot de Lag

Estimation

100 - 120 €

CORNEILLE (Pierre). THE PLAYS OF P. CORNEILLE, wit

36 - CORNEILLE (Pierre). THE PLAYS OF P. CORNEILLE, with commentaries [by Voltaire], and other interesting pieces. No place [Geneva], no publisher’s name, 1765. Twelve volumes in 8vo, marbled fawn calfskin, smooth spine with compartments and ornamentation, title and volume number labels in garnet morocco, marbled edges (contemporary binding). A small tear on the top cap of vol. 2; a snag with a tiny tear on the top caps of vols. 9 and 10; the top cap of vol. 12 is worn down; a few rounded corners;

Estimation

100 - 150 €

COURT (Antoine). HISTORY OF THE TROUBLES IN THE CÉ

37 - COURT (Antoine). HISTORY OF THE TROUBLES IN THE CÉVENNES, or The War of the Camisards, During the Reign of Louis the Great, Based on Secret and Authentic Manuscripts and Observations Made on the Scene Itself. Villefranche, Pierre Chrétien, 1760. Three volumes in 12mo, marbled fawn sheepskin, decorated raised spine, title and volume number labels, marbled edges (contemporary binding). A tear with a small loss of leather at one joint, 4 rounded corners. FIRST EDITION of this work, “The most ac

Estimation

100 - 150 €

DANTE ALIGHIERI. THE DIVINE COMEDY. Paris, Audot,

38 - DANTE ALIGHIERI. THE DIVINE COMEDY. Paris, Audot, [1835]. Italian-style 12mo (252 × 165 mm) in tan sheepskin, entirely decorated with cold-stamped foliage; smooth spine; gilt title with two small gilt metal clasps (contemporary binding). Slight cracks at the joints but strong stitching; three rounded corners; small losses at the top of the joints; scattered foxing, sometimes pronounced. ILLUSTRATED EDITION featuring a title vignette (portrait of Dante) and 110 ILLUSTRATIONS by J. FLAXMAN, engra

Estimation

60 - 80 €

DELISLE DE SALES (Jean-Baptiste-Claude). ON THE PH

39 - DELISLE DE SALES (Jean-Baptiste-Claude). ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF NATURE. London [Paris], 1789. Seven volumes in grained fawn calfskin, covers adorned with a frame of chain-stitching and gilt fillets, smooth, compartmentalized, and decorated spines, title labels in ivy-green morocco, gilt edges (contemporary binding). A small loss on the upper cap of vol. 1; a tear with small losses of leather at the foot of the upper joint of vol. 1; a small loss of leather on the lower cap of vol. 5. FIFTH EDITION

Estimation

150 - 200 €

DESCHAMPS (Paul). LE CRAC DES CHEVALIERS. Étude hi

40 - DESCHAMPS (Paul). LE CRAC DES CHEVALIERS. Étude historique et archéologique précédée d'une introduction générale sur la Syrie franque. P., Geuthner, 1934. Large in-4 paperback + atlas folder ½ ivy-green morocco cloth. Handwritten bookplate on title. ORIGINAL EDITION of this RARE WORK concerning the Crusaders' castles in the Holy Land. One volume of text and an ATLAS, containing a table, 120 PLATES, a PLAN and a MAP in color. EXEMPLAIRE of Mary Kelly WENTWORTH, with heraldic bookplate.

Estimation

150 - 250 €

DESCRIPTION OF EGYPT, OR A COLLECTION OF OBSERVATI

41 - DESCRIPTION OF EGYPT, OR A COLLECTION OF OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH CONDUCTED IN EGYPT DURING THE FRENCH ARMY’S EXPEDITION. Second edition, dedicated to the King, published by C.-L.-F. Panckoucke. Paris, C.-L.-F. Panckoucke Printing House, 1822–1826. Set of 12 large folio volumes, in the so-called “grand aigle” format, in mahogany half-calf, smooth spine divided by broad black fillets and decorated with gilt scrolls and fillets, title and volume numbers gilt (contemporary binding). Eleven

Estimation

12 000 - 18 000 €

DIDEROT - D'ALEMBERT. ENCYCLOPEDIA OR REASONED DIC

42 - DIDEROT - D'ALEMBERT. ENCYCLOPEDIA OR REASONED DICTIONARY OF THE SCIENCES, ARTS, AND TRADES. Paris, Briasson, David, Le Breton, Durand, Panckoucke, Stoupe, and Brunet—Neuchâtel, Faulche [Paris, Le Breton]—Amsterdam, Rey, 1751–1780. Four folio volumes (binding dimensions: approx. 40 × 26.5 cm) in marbled fawn calfskin, decorated ribbed spine with title and volume number labels, red edges (contemporary binding). MISSING: the first 4 leaves of vol. 2 (half-title, title page, and text pages

Estimation

600 - 800 €

[GILDED]. ÉNAULT (Louis) LONDON. Paris, Librairie

43 - [GILDED]. ÉNAULT (Louis) LONDON. Paris, Librairie Hachette et Cie, 1876. Large folio, in the publisher’s green half-shagreen binding, smooth spine richly decorated with gilt designs, green chagrin-patterned percaline covers adorned with a large embossed and gilt design depicting the coat of arms and motto of the City of London within an architectural and floral frame, gilt edges (Binding by the publisher Engel, plates by Souze). Some scuffing and discoloration on the binding with loss of gild

Estimation

100 - 150 €

[GOLD-EMBOSSED]. LA FONTAINE (J. de). FABLES DE LA

44 - [GOLD-EMBOSSED]. LA FONTAINE (J. de). FABLES DE LA FONTAINE. Paris: Hachette, 1868. Folio, ½ red chagrin by the publisher, chagrin-embossed cloth covers with a design in gold lettering on the front cover, decorated ribbed spine, gilt edges. Foxing, sometimes pronounced. FIRST PRINTING of this BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATED EDITION featuring a PORTRAIT, 84 full-page PLATES, and 248 vignettes in the text, woodcuts based on compositions by Gustave DORÉ. The publisher’s binding is in very fresh condition

Estimation

80 - 120 €

[GILDED]. PERRAULT (Ch.). THE FAIRY TALES. Paris:

45 - [GILDED]. PERRAULT (Ch.). THE FAIRY TALES. Paris: Hetzel, 1883. Folio size, in the publisher’s red percaline, front cover entirely decorated in gold, smooth spine with compartments and ornamentation, title in gold (publisher’s binding). Foxing, sometimes pronounced, a few pages protruding, spine color slightly faded. ILLUSTRATED EDITION with a frontispiece and 38 out-of-text PLATES by Gustave Doré. ¶ Leblanc, 276 for the original 1862 edition—ARIOSTO. ROLAND FURIEUX. Heroic poem translat

Estimation

100 - 150 €

[LAW]. CASSAN (Jacques). THE INVESTIGATION OF THE

46 - [LAW]. CASSAN (Jacques). THE INVESTIGATION OF THE RIGHTS OF THE KING AND OF THE CROWN OF FRANCE: [etc.]. P. Pomeray, 1632. Two parts bound together in a sturdy in-4 volume in soft ivory vellum, smooth spine, title calligraphied in black ink (contemporary binding); (6) folios of frontispiece, title page, preface, and table of contents; 426 pages; (1) folio of errata—259 pages; (1) page of errata and privilege. Ink-stamped ex-libris in the margin of the title page: “Archives and Library of Bre

Estimation

100 - 150 €

DU TILLIOT (J. B.). MEMOIRS ON THE HISTORY OF THE

47 - DU TILLIOT (J. B.). MEMOIRS ON THE HISTORY OF THE FÊTE DES FOUX. Lausanne - Geneva, 1751. In-12, marbled fawn calfskin, decorated ribbed spine, garnet morocco title label, red edges (contemporary binding). Upper cap worn down, corners scuffed with missing leather. FIRST EDITION of this “interesting work on the ‘Société du Fou’ established in Cleves in 1381 and which spread throughout France” (Dorbon). Title vignette and 12 out-of-text PLATES engraved in intaglio by N. B. de Poilly dep

Estimation

80 - 120 €

[EMBLEMS]. [VERIEN (Nicolas)]. COLLECTION OF COATS

48 - [EMBLEMS]. [VERIEN (Nicolas)]. COLLECTION OF COATS OF ARMS, MOTTOES, MEDALS, AND HIEROGLYPHIC FIGURES, numbering more than twelve hundred, with their explanations: accompanied by more than two thousand simple, double, and triple ornate figures: presented in a novel and highly intriguing manner for every conceivable name: along with the supporters, bases, and crests used to adorn coats of arms: this work, enriched with two hundred and fifty intaglio plates, is very useful to engravers, painters,

Estimation

100 - 150 €

ENGUERRAND DE MONSTRELET. VOLUME ONE [-THREE] OF T

49 - ENGUERRAND DE MONSTRELET. VOLUME ONE [-THREE] OF THE CHRONICLES OF ENGUERRAN DE MONSTRELET. P., Chaudière, 1572. Three parts bound into a sturdy folio volume (binding: 352 × 240 mm) in brown calfskin, with a gilt fleur-de-lis in the center of the covers within a wide gilt fillet frame, spine with raised bands adorned with gilt fleurons, brown morocco title label, upper edge stained brown, side and lower edges gilt (contemporary binding); Part 1: (18) ff., 322/324 ff. [i.e., 325/327 ff.: 3 ff.

Estimation

400 - 600 €

[FENCING]. MARS [Pen name of Maurice BONVOISIN]. F

50 - [FENCING]. MARS [Pen name of Maurice BONVOISIN]. FENCING AT THE ÉLYSÉE. Profiles of Fencers. Preface by A. Tavernier. Portrait of the Author by Carolus Duran. P., Ateliers de Reproductions Artistiques, 1882. Bradel folio, cream cloth, large title label with special gilt stamp on aubergine cloth glued to the front cover, plain, unmarked spine (contemporary binding) (3) ff., 4 pages of preface, (1) f. of portrait index. Small 2-cm tear at the top joint. ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATED EDITION with 38 plate

Estimation

200 - 300 €

[FANTASY]. SET OF 4 RARE WORKS OF FANTASY LITERATU

51 - [FANTASY]. SET OF 4 RARE WORKS OF FANTASY LITERATURE:

Estimation

300 - 400 €

FÉNELON (François de Salignac de La Mothe). DIALOG

52 - FÉNELON (François de Salignac de La Mothe). DIALOGUE OF THE DEAD. Paris: Estienne, 1718. Two volumes in 12mo red morocco, triple gilt fillet framing on the covers, ribbed spine decorated with small gilt metalwork, gilt title, gilt filleted edges and caps, inner border adorned with a wide gilt lace, gilt edges (Pouillet). Vol. 1: (5) ff., 408 pp. - Vol. 2: (2) ff., 341 pp., (1) p. of catalog. Black stain in the title block of Volume I. COMPLETE FIRST EDITION and ORIGINAL EDITION OF THE FABLES.

Estimation

150 - 200 €

FÉNELON. WORKS. Paris, Didot, 1787–92. Nine quarto

53 - FÉNELON. WORKS. Paris, Didot, 1787–92. Nine quarto volumes in marbled fawn sheepskin, smooth spines decorated with gilt fillets, scrolls, and fleurons, title and volume number labels in red and ivy-green morocco, gilt filleted caps and corners, marbled edges (contemporary binding). Stains on the lower portions of pages 1 through 10 of volume 1. A BEAUTIFUL EDITION published under the direction of the Abbé de Querbeuf and printed by François-Ambroise Didot. It is illustrated with a PORTRAIT

Estimation

150 - 200 €

[FONTAINE (Charles)]. FIGURES OF THE NEW TESTAMENT

54 - [FONTAINE (Charles)]. FIGURES OF THE NEW TESTAMENT. Lyon, Jean de Tournes, 1556. 12mo, havana calfskin, covers decorated with a roulette border featuring foliage motifs and, in the center, a gilded diamond-shaped fleur-de-lis; ribbed spine with gilded title, edges speckled with red (late 19th-century binding); (52) ff.; signatures A-F⁸, G⁴. Skin flaps at the top of the front cover, worn at the clamps. Handwritten bookplate “André / Comte d’Herbemont / Charmois” on the first blank leaf

Estimation

200 - 300 €

[FREEMASONRY]. [LARUDAN (Abbé)]. THE FREEMASONS CR

55 - [FREEMASONRY]. [LARUDAN (Abbé)]. THE FREEMASONS CRUSHED; a sequel to the book entitled The Order of Freemasons Betrayed. Translated from the Latin. Amsterdam, 1762. In-12 marbled brown calf, decorated ribbed spine, black morocco title label, red edges (contemporary binding); frontispiece, (1) title leaf, 383 pp., (1) page of instructions to the bookbinder. Caps worn down, corners and edges rubbed with leather losses, very scattered light foxing. NEW EDITION. FRONTISPICE and 5 fold-out PLATES.

Estimation

150 - 200 €

GAUTIER (Théophile). ENAMELS AND CAMEOS. Preface b

56 - GAUTIER (Théophile). ENAMELS AND CAMEOS. Preface by Maxime Du Camp. P., Conquet [Georges Chamerot], 1887. Small 12½ Bradel format, navy blue morocco leather with corner pieces, gilt fillets on the covers, smooth, compartmentalized spine richly decorated with gilt ironwork, chains, and fleurons, gilt title, cover plates with preserved color illustrations (É. Carayon). NEW EDITION revised based on the text of the definitive 1872 edition, expanded to include the poem “L’Esclave noir,” whic

Estimation

600 - 800 €

[GENEALOGY]. BASNAGE DE BEAUVAL (Jacques). HISTORY

57 - [GENEALOGY]. BASNAGE DE BEAUVAL (Jacques). HISTORY OF MILITARY ORDERS OR KNIGHTHOODS, of the Secular and Regular Militias of Both Sexes, which have been established to date. Amsterdam, Brunel, 1721. Four volumes in 12mo, marbled fawn sheepskin, decorated ribbed spine, title and volume number labels in havana sheepskin, edges and caps adorned with gilt scrolls, red edges (contemporary binding). Vol. 1: XXXII pp. (including a frontispiece and 1 plate on the verso of the half-title page and page XV

Estimation

200 - 300 €

[GENEALOGY]. DES COUSTURES (Simon). THE NOBILITARY

58 - [GENEALOGY]. DES COUSTURES (Simon). THE NOBILITARY OF THE GENERALITY OF LIMOGES, containing the Names and Genealogies of the Gentlemen of the Elections of Limoges, Angoulême, the Magistracy of Ang., Saint-Jean-d’Angély, the Magistracy of Saint-Jean-d’Angély, Brive, Tulle, Bourganeuf, Saintes, and Coignac. No place, 1770. Ivory-colored stiff vellum folio, unmarked ribbed spine (contemporary binding); [303 folios, first numbered then paginated:](1) title folio, 42 folios, 65–70 folios, 59

Estimation

200 - 300 €

[GENEALOGY]. FAUCHET (Claude). ORIGINS OF THE NOBI

59 - [GENEALOGY]. FAUCHET (Claude). ORIGINS OF THE NOBILITY AND MAGISTRATES OF FRANCE—ORIGINS OF KNIGHTS, COATS OF ARMS, AND HERALDS. Paris: Adrian Perier, 1606. Two works bound together in a single 12mo volume in soft ivory vellum, title calligraphied in brown ink on the spine, traces of lacing (contemporary binding). Restoration to the upper right corner of the front cover. Ink-stamped ex-libris in the margin of the title page: “Archives et bibliothèque de Bregeon.” SECOND EDITION for both w

Estimation

80 - 120 €

[GENEALOGY]. GAUTIER (Léon). LA CHEVALERIE. Paris

60 - [GENEALOGY]. GAUTIER (Léon). LA CHEVALERIE. Paris - Brussels - Geneva, Victor Palmé, 1884. A substantial volume, large 4½ format, bound in red morocco with corner caps, ribbed spine, gilt title and head (Petit). A few faint foxing spots, mainly on the edges. FIRST EDITION illustrated with 25 out-of-text PLATES drawn by Luc-Olivier Merson, Édouard Zier, G. Jourdain, and Andriolli, woodcut by Méaulle. Illustrations in the text by P. Sellier, Édouard Garnier, Ch. Pichot, Libonis, and Stein. �

Estimation

40 - 60 €

[GENEALOGY]. GAUTIER DE SIBERT (Pierre-Edme). HIST

61 - [GENEALOGY]. GAUTIER DE SIBERT (Pierre-Edme). HISTORY OF THE ROYAL, HOSPITALER-MILITARY ORDERS OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL AND OF SAINT LAZARUS OF JERUSALEM. Paris, Royal Printing Office, 1772. In-4 speckled fawn calfskin, decorated ribbed spine, havana morocco title label, gold filleted edges, red edges (contemporary binding). Restorations to the caps, jaws, and corners. Ink-stamped ex-libris in the margin of the title page: “Archives and Library of Bregeon.” FIRST EDITION of the finest boo

Estimation

300 - 400 €

[GENEALOGY]. HERMANT (J.). HISTORY OF THE RELIGIOU

62 - [GENEALOGY]. HERMANT (J.). HISTORY OF THE RELIGIOUS ORDERS OR MILITARY ORDERS OF THE CHURCH, AND OF THE ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD. Rouen, Besongne, 1698. 12mo, marbled fawn calfskin, decorated ribbed spine, garnet morocco title label, speckled edges (contemporary binding). Two corners worn. FIRST EDITION describing 69 orders of chivalry with woodcut vignettes. ¶ Saffroy, 3719—Caillet, 5088, regarding the 1727 edition: “an extremely curious work.”

Estimation

80 - 120 €

[GENEALOGY]. HISTORY OF THE SACRED, ROYAL, AND MIL

63 - [GENEALOGY]. HISTORY OF THE SACRED, ROYAL, AND MILITARY ORDER OF OUR LADY OF MERCY, for the Redemption of Captives, Dedicated to the King. Compiled by the Reverend Fathers of Mercy of the Congregation of Paris. Amiens, Guislain Le Bel, 1685. Folio, brown calfskin, decorated ribbed spine, gilt title, marbled edges (contemporary binding); frontispiece, (5) ff., 998 pp., (14) ff. of tables. Skillfully restored binding; gilt on the spine has tarnished; slight water stain at the top of the last 6 tab

Estimation

200 - 300 €

[GENEALOGY]. HOZIER (Charles d'). GENERAL ARMORIAL

64 - [GENEALOGY]. HOZIER (Charles d'). GENERAL ARMORIAL OF POITOU. Official compilation prepared pursuant to the edict of 1696, published by H. Passier. Niort, Clouzot, 1878. Eight series in 2 volumes bound together in one 8½-inch in-8 format volume in black shagreen, ribbed spine, gilt title, gilt head (contemporary binding). The spine has uniformly discolored to a tan hue. FIRST EDITION of this rare work, complete with all 8 series. ¶ Saffroy, 31994 - MÉNESTRIER (Claude-François). NEW REASONED

Estimation

80 - 120 €

[GENEALOGY]. LA ROQUE (Gilles André de). TREATISE

65 - [GENEALOGY]. LA ROQUE (Gilles André de). TREATISE ON THE NOBILITY, and Its Various Forms, [etc.]. P. Michallet, 1678. In-4, stiff ivory vellum, smooth spine, old paper title label (partially missing), edges speckled with red (contemporary binding); (12) ff., 490 pp. [incorrectly numbered “400”], (1) f. of additions. Ex-libris stamp in ink in the margin of the title page: “Archives et bibliothèque de Bregeon.” A few foxing spots and browned leaves. FIRST EDITION, rare, of this important

Estimation

100 - 150 €

[GENEALOGY]. LA ROQUE (Louis de). ARMORIAL OF THE

66 - [GENEALOGY]. LA ROQUE (Louis de). ARMORIAL OF THE NOBILITY OF LANGUEDOC. Montpellier Region. Montpellier, Seguin—Paris, Firmin Didot, Dentu, 1860. Two large 8½-format volumes in tan sheepskin with corner pieces, ribbed spine, gilt title, speckled edges (later binding). Three very minor tears on the spine of Volume 1. FIRST EDITION. Portrait, bound at the beginning of Volume II, and numerous reproductions of coats of arms in the text. ¶ Saffroy, II-26509 - HOZIER (Charles d’). ARMORIAL OF T

Estimation

100 - 150 €

[GENEALOGY]. LIMIERS (H. P. de). ANNALS OF THE FRE

67 - [GENEALOGY]. LIMIERS (H. P. de). ANNALS OF THE FRENCH MONARCHY. Amsterdam, L'Honoré & Châtelain, 1724. Three parts with separate title pages bound into a single large folio volume in marbled fawn calfskin, the corners of the covers adorned with large metal medallions, the spine featuring 7 flat raised bands with ornamentation, a garnet morocco title label, and red edges (contemporary binding). Minor leather losses at the caps; the upper joint is partially split with small leather losses; a

Estimation

200 - 300 €

[GENEALOGY]. [LOREDANO (Giovan Francesco)]. GIBLET

68 - [GENEALOGY]. [LOREDANO (Giovan Francesco)]. GIBLET (H.). HISTORY OF THE KINGS OF CYPRUS OF THE HOUSE OF LUSIGNAN and the Various Wars They Waged Against the Saracens and the Genoese. Translated from the Italian by Chevalier Henri Giblet Cypriot. Two volumes in 12mo brown calfskin, spine with raised bands and decoration, title and volume number labels in garnet morocco, red edges (contemporary binding). Three caps and one joint restored; scattered worm damage with minor damage and text loss; brow

Estimation

60 - 80 €

[GENEALOGY]. PICCOLI (Count Dominique). HISTORY OF

69 - [GENEALOGY]. PICCOLI (Count Dominique). HISTORY OF CHIVALRY, THE CRUSADES, AND THE ORDER OF THE MILITIA OF JESUS CHRIST from their origins to the present day. Paris, Tolra & M. Simonet, 1905. Large quarto, hardcover in ivory-colored vellum, smooth spine, black sheepskin title label, gilt head (Raymond Marsillach). FIRST EDITION. One color plate of crosses and numerous full-page and in-text illustrations. ONE of 50 COPIES numbered on Dutch laid paper, the only deluxe edition, with the author�

Estimation

80 - 120 €

GEDOYN (Abbé). PAUSANIAS, or A Historical, Picture

70 - GEDOYN (Abbé). PAUSANIAS, or A Historical, Picturesque, and Philosophical Journey Through Greece. Paris: Debarle, 1797. Four volumes in-8, marbled brown sheepskin, with a roulette border and gilt fillets on the covers; smooth, compartmentalized, and decorated spine; edges and caps adorned with a gilt roulette; title and volume number labels in red morocco (contemporary binding). Upper caps partially worn down. Modern bookplate pasted to the first endpaper of each volume. NEW EDITION. It contain

Estimation

100 - 150 €

GRAINVILLE (Jean-Baptiste COUSIN de). *LE DERNIER

71 - GRAINVILLE (Jean-Baptiste COUSIN de). LE DERNIER HOMME, a posthumous work. Paris: Deterville, 1805. Two Bradel in-12 volumes bound in red paper, smooth spine divided by gilt fillets, gilt title and volume number, edges speckled in blue and red (contemporary binding). Vol. 1: (2) folios of half-title and title page, 200 pp. - Vol. 2: (2) folios of half-title and title page, 175 pp., (1) folio of errata. ORIGINAL COMPOSITE EDITION of this pioneering novel of CONJECTURAL LITERATURE, of which “t

Estimation

800 - 1 200 €

GRAMOND (Gabriel-Barthélemy de). HISTORIA PROSTRAT

72 - GRAMOND (Gabriel-Barthélemy de). HISTORIA PROSTRATAE A LUDOVICO XIII SECTARIORUM IN GALLIA REBELLIONIS. Toulouse, P. Bosc, 1623. In quarto, havana sheepskin, entirely decorated with a scattered pattern of fleurs-de-lis and a crowned “L,” with gilded coat of arms in the center of the covers; ribbed spine; gilt title; gilt edges (contemporary binding); (8) ff., 685 pp., (27) ff. Binding skillfully restored; slight water stain at the top of the first 9 folios; brown water stain from page 231 t

Estimation

150 - 200 €

[GRANDVILLE]. *THE ANIMATED FLOWERS* by J. J. GRAN

73 - [GRANDVILLE]. THE ANIMATED FLOWERS by J. J. GRANDVILLE. Text by Alphonse Karr, Taxile Delord, and Count Foelix. New edition with plates very carefully retouched for engraving and coloring by Mr. Maubert. Paris, Garnier Frères, 1867. Two volumes, large 8½ format, red chagrin, chagrin-textured cloth covers adorned with cold-stamped fillet borders, ribbed spine decorated with gilt panels, gilt title and volume number, gilt edges (contemporary binding). Two quires detached at the top of Volume 2

Estimation

80 - 120 €

[GRANDVILLE (J. J.)]. LES MÉTAMORPHOSES DU JOUR. P

74 - [GRANDVILLE (J. J.)]. LES MÉTAMORPHOSES DU JOUR. Paris: Garnier Frères, 1869. Large 8½ in-8, in the publisher’s red chagrin, spine with raised bands and decoration, title in gold, edges gilt (publisher’s binding). Foxing, but the color plates are less affected. NEW, revised and expanded edition. Frontispiece and 70 out-of-text PLATES on heavy paper, COLORED in watercolor after Grandville. ¶ Carteret, III, 285—SCENES FROM THE PRIVATE AND PUBLIC LIVES OF ANIMALS. P., J. Hetzel, 1842. Two

Estimation

100 - 150 €

GUEVARA (Antonio de). THE MOUNT OF CALVARY. In it,

75 - GUEVARA (Antonio de). THE MOUNT OF CALVARY. In it, the seven last words spoken by the Son of God as He hung on the cross are explained, along with many figures from Holy Scripture, and various devotional contemplations and beautiful exclamations are included. [MOUNT CALVARY. EXPLANATION OF THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRIST ON THE CROSS]. Munich, Nicolaus Henricus [Nikolaus Heinrich], 1610. Small in-4, marbled fawn sheepskin, double blind-stamped border on the covers with closure laces, spine with t

Estimation

100 - 150 €

GUICHARDIN (François). HISTORY OF THE ITALIAN WARS

76 - GUICHARDIN (François). HISTORY OF THE ITALIAN WARS. Paris: Michel Sonnius, 1577. A substantial folio volume in stiff ivory-colored vellum (binding dimensions: 418 × 298 mm), embossed floral motif in the center of the covers with small embossed corner motifs, ribbed spine, aubergine morocco title label, edges speckled with red (contemporary binding); (4) folios, 479 folios, (1) errata page, (5) folios of tables. Ribbed spine later restored; a section is missing from the lower corner of the last

Estimation

300 - 400 €

HAUDICQUER DE BLANCOURT (Jean). ON THE ART OF GLAS

77 - HAUDICQUER DE BLANCOURT (Jean). ON THE ART OF GLASSMAKING. In which one learns how to make glass, crystal, and enamel. The method for making beads, precious stones, porcelain, and mirrors. The Method of Painting on Glass and Enamel. On Extracting Colors from Metals, Minerals, Herbs, and Flowers. A Work Filled with Numerous Secrets and Curiosities, Unknown Until Now. Paris, Jean Jombert, 1697. 12mo, marbled brown calfskin, ribbed spine decorated with gilt panels and fleurons, garnet morocco title

Estimation

100 - 150 €

HERBELOT DE MOLAINVILLE (Barthélemy d'). BIBLIOTHÈ

78 - HERBELOT DE MOLAINVILLE (Barthélemy d'). BIBLIOTHÈQUE ORIENTALE, or Universal Dictionary containing, in general, everything pertaining to the knowledge of the Peoples of the East. Their histories and traditions—whether true or legendary—their religions, sects, and politics [etc.]. Paris, Compagnie des Libraires, 1697. Folio in marbled fawn sheepskin, unmarked ribbed spine in suede leather, red edges (contemporary binding); (16) ff., 1060 pp. Spine of the binding has been repaired, corners

Estimation

200 - 300 €

[HERCULANUM]. MARÉCHAL (P. Sylvain). ANTIQUITIES O

79 - [HERCULANUM]. MARÉCHAL (P. Sylvain). ANTIQUITIES OF HERCULANUM, or the Finest Ancient Paintings, Marbles, Bronzes, Furniture, etc. etc., found in the excavations at Herculaneum, Stabiae, and Pompeii, engraved by F. A. David, with explanations by P. S. Maréchal. Paris: Published by the author, F. A. David, 1780. Nine quarto volumes in marbled fawn calfskin, gilded scrollwork framing on the covers, smooth spine divided by scrolls and small gilded garlands, title and volume number labels in red a

Estimation

600 - 800 €

[HERCULANUM]. ROUX, the elder (H.). HERCULANUM AND

80 - [HERCULANUM]. ROUX, the elder (H.). HERCULANUM AND POMPEII. A Comprehensive Collection of Paintings, Bronzes, Mosaics, etc. Paris: Firmin Didot, 1870–72. Eight Bradel-style volumes in marbled paper, smooth spines, ochre cloth title labels (contemporary binding). Light foxing, slight rubbing on the cap edges. ILLUSTRATED EDITION containing 776 plates, out of text. A very complete set, including the 8th and final volume titled “Le Musée secret,” devoted to eroticism. From the “Hornus” l

Estimation

150 - 200 €

[INCUNABULUM]. VORAGINE (Jacques de). LEGENDA AURE

81 - [INCUNABULUM]. VORAGINE (Jacques de). LEGENDA AUREA SANCTORUM. [Lyon, printed by Guido Papa, "Casus longi," c. 1490]. Small folio, paperback; 262/270 ff.—signature: a–z8 [the first two folios, a1 and a2, are MISSING]—A–K8 [the last six folios, L6, are MISSING]. Unbound copy (headbands preserved), lower margin of folio a3 torn with a significant loss but no damage to the text, some light foxing and marginal water stains, a few underlinings and old handwritten marginal notes in brown ink.

Estimation

600 - 900 €

KIRSTEN (Peter, or Petrus Kirstenius). NOTES ON TH

82 - KIRSTEN (Peter, or Petrus Kirstenius). NOTES ON THE GOSPEL OF ST. MATTHEW. Based on a collation of Arabic, Egyptian, Hebrew, Syriac, Greek, and Latin texts […]. Breslau [Wrocław], published at the author’s expense and printed with his own Arabic type, [1611, date by chronogram]. Small folio (302 × 197 mm) in marbled fawn calfskin, ribbed spine divided into compartments and decorated with gilded fleurons, title label in garnet morocco, edges adorned with a gilded roulette, gold-threaded hea

Estimation

800 - 1 200 €

LA RUË (Jean-Baptiste de). TREATISE ON THE CUTTING

83 - LA RUË (Jean-Baptiste de). TREATISE ON THE CUTTING OF STONES, in which, through a simple and concise method, one can easily master this science. Paris, Royal Printing Office, 1738. Folio, full marbled fawn calfskin, ribbed spine divided into compartments and decorated with gilt fleurons, title label in havana morocco, red edges, marbled paper endpapers (contemporary binding); frontispiece, (8) leaves, 185 pp., 73 separate plates (67 numbered and 6 labeled A through F). Tears to the upper cap; l

Estimation

400 - 600 €

LE MAISTRE DE SACY (Louis). THE BOOK OF GENESIS, t

84 - LE MAISTRE DE SACY (Louis). THE BOOK OF GENESIS, translated into French. With an explanation of the literal and spiritual meanings. P. Josset, 1682. In-8, garnet morocco, covers decorated with fleurs-de-lis in the corners and framed by gilt fillets, ribbed spine decorated with gilt scrolls and fleurs-de-lis, gilt title, ornate edges and caps, gilt edges (contemporary binding); portrait, (39) ff., 960 pp. Scattered light foxing. 17th-century edition of Genesis in the translation by Louis-Isaac Le

Estimation

60 - 80 €

LIGNY (P. de). THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST. P., Crape

85 - LIGNY (P. de). THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST. P., Crapelet Printing House, 1804. Two volumes, in-4, in red morocco leather, with a gilt scroll framing the covers and the bookplate “Madame Comét” in the center, spine with five raised bands decorated with scrolls, gold fillets, and fleurons; title and volume number in gold; gold-filleted edges and caps; gold scroll on the inside of the spine; gilt edges (contemporary binding). Scratches on the upper cover of Volume 1 and a few dark spots on the bi

Estimation

300 - 400 €

LOCKE (John). A PHILOSOPHICAL ESSAY CONCERNING THE

86 - LOCKE (John). A PHILOSOPHICAL ESSAY CONCERNING THE HUMAN MIND. Amsterdam, Mortier, 1735. In-4, marbled fawn calf, decorated ribbed spine, brown morocco title label, red edges (contemporary binding); frontispiece portrait, XLII–601 pp., (16) pp. of table of contents, (1) page of errata. Three corners worn with losses at two edges. THIRD EDITION, revised, corrected, and expanded. Translated from the English by Pierre Coste. Title vignette and headband engraved on copper. Bound copy WITHOUT the f

Estimation

80 - 120 €

MALTE-BRUN. UNIVERSAL GEOGRAPHY + COMPLETE ATLAS O

87 - MALTE-BRUN. UNIVERSAL GEOGRAPHY + COMPLETE ATLAS OF THE COMPENDIUM OF UNIVERSAL GEOGRAPHY. P., Furne & Co., 1858–60—Aimé André, Veuve Le Normant, 1837 [for the atlas]. Six volumes, large 8½ format, ivy-green shagreen, spine with gold-threaded raised bands, gilt title, marbled edges + folio-sized atlas, ½ ivy-green calfskin, smooth spine decorated lengthwise with rocaille metalwork (contemporary binding). The atlas’s joints are scuffed with some skin peeling; a few stains on the atl

Estimation

100 - 150 €

[MATHEMATICS]. AUDIERNE. EUCLID’S ELEMENTS by Rev.

88 - [MATHEMATICS]. AUDIERNE. EUCLID’S ELEMENTS by Rev. Dechalles, of the Society of Jesus, and Mr. Ozanam, of the Royal Academy of Sciences. Demonstrated in a new and accessible manner, and expanded with a large number of propositions and applications, as well as a comprehensive treatise on ratios. P., Jombert, 1753. In-12, marbled fawn calf, decorated ribbed spine, garnet morocco title label, red edges (contemporary binding). Missing corners, worn edges, small losses along the edges, slight water

Estimation

50 - 100 €

MAUGIN (Jean). LE PREMIER LIVRE DU NOUVEAU TRISTAN

89 - MAUGIN (Jean). LE PREMIER LIVRE DU NOUVEAU TRISTAN ROY DE LEONOIS & D'ISEULTE ROINE DE CORNOUAILLE. Fait François par Jean Maugin dit l'Angevin. Paris, Pour Vincent Sertenas, 1552 [Paris, Veuve Maurice de la Porte, 1554]. In-folio marbled fawn calf, red morocco spine ribbed and fully decorated with gilded escutcheons and small irons, gilded scrolls at head and tail, garnet morocco title page, red edges (early binding); (1) title page, 358 pp. [title f., a-z6; aa-ff6; gg1-5]. Small loss at u

Estimation

300 - 500 €

MEDIAVILLA [or MIDDLETON] (Richard de). The Most S

90 - MEDIAVILLA [or MIDDLETON] (Richard de). The Most Sacred Theologian Richard de Mediavilla of the Seraphic Order of Friars Minor Conventual on the Most Subtle Questions of the First Sentences. Venetiis [Venice], by Lazarus Soardus [Lazzaro Soardi], June 1, 1507. In-folio, ½ ivory cloth with small corners, beige paper covers, smooth spine with paper title label (19th-century binding); (4) preliminary leaves, 151 leaves [i.e., 152: 2 folios numbered “5”], (1) blank folio. Light marginal water s

Estimation

200 - 300 €

[MILITARIA]. [BRIQUET (Pierre de)]. MILITARY CODE

91 - [MILITARIA]. [BRIQUET (Pierre de)]. MILITARY CODE OR COMPILATION OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE KINGS OF FRANCE. P., Gandouin, 1728 [for the first 3 volumes], Gandouin, Hourdel, Rolin, 1735 [Volume IV], Rollin Fils, 1747 [Volume V]. Five volumes in 12mo format, bound in marbled brown calfskin, spines with five raised bands decorated with small gilt metal fittings, title and volume number labels in garnet morocco, red edges (contemporary binding). The bindings of volumes 4 and 5 are modeled after the f

Estimation

100 - 150 €

[MILITARIA]. DANIEL (Gabriel). HISTORY OF THE FREN

92 - [MILITARIA]. DANIEL (Gabriel). HISTORY OF THE FRENCH MILITIA. Paris: Mariette, Delespine, Coignard, 1721. Two volumes, in-4, in brown calfskin, spines with five raised bands and decoration, title label in garnet morocco, volume numbers in gold, decorated caps and edges, speckled edges (contemporary binding). Upper caps worn down, small losses on one lower cap, scuffing on the spines with small losses of gilding. FIRST EDITION illustrated with 70 separate copper-engraved plates. This IMPORTANT WO

Estimation

200 - 300 €

[MILITARIA - CAVALRY]. LA PORTERIE (François de).

93 - [MILITARIA - CAVALRY]. LA PORTERIE (François de). MILITARY INSTITUTIONS FOR THE CAVALRY AND THE DRAGONS. Paris: Guillyn, 1754. In-8, marbled fawn calfskin, spine with five raised bands, garnet morocco title label, gold-threaded edges and caps, red edges (contemporary binding); XIV pp., (1) folio of approval and privilege, 439 pp., (1) p. of errata, 11 plates. Upper cap slightly worn, corners slightly bumped. FIRST EDITION. 11 plates, out of text, engraved on copper. ¶ Mennessier de La Lance, I

Estimation

150 - 200 €

[MILITARIA - INFANTRY]. LATTRÉ (Jean). EXERCISES A

94 - [MILITARIA - INFANTRY]. LATTRÉ (Jean). EXERCISES AND MANEUVERS OF THE FRENCH INFANTRY. Paris: Lattré, 1765. Small 8vo, marbled fawn calfskin, spine with five raised bands, garnet morocco title label, gold-threaded edges and caps, edges speckled blue (contemporary binding); (3) frontispiece folios, decorated title page and preface, 4 pages of text on “Weapons Handling,” 53 plates, 4 pages of “Table of Maneuvers,” 14 fold-out plates. Upper cap leveled off. FIRST EDITION of this VERY RARE

Estimation

150 - 200 €

[MILITARIA]. MAUBERT DE GOUVEST (Jean-Henri). MILI

95 - [MILITARIA]. MAUBERT DE GOUVEST (Jean-Henri). MILITARY MEMOIRS ON THE ANCIENTS. Or A Detailed Account of Everything the Ancients Have Written Concerning the Art of War. Compiled and arranged by Mr. Maubert de Gouvest. Brussels, 1762. Two volumes in 12mo format, bound in marbled fawn calfskin, with smooth spines divided by fillets and adorned with gilt fleurons, red morocco title labels and brown volume number labels, red edges (contemporary binding). FIRST EDITION of this collection devoted to t

Estimation

80 - 120 €

[MILITARIA]. MONGE (Gaspard). DESCRIPTION OF THE A

96 - [MILITARIA]. MONGE (Gaspard). DESCRIPTION OF THE ART OF MANUFACTURING CANNONS. Paris, Printing Office of the Committee of Public Safety, Year 2 [1794]. Three works bound in a single quarto volume in marbled fawn calfskin, spine with five raised bands and ornamentation, title label in ivy-green morocco, edges speckled with red (contemporary binding); (2) ff., VIII–231 pp., 4 fold-out tables on bluish laid paper, 60 plates. Small tears at the joints, scuffs, and small areas of missing leather. F

Estimation

150 - 200 €

[MILITARIA]. NODOT (François). THE QUARTERMASTER O

97 - [MILITARIA]. NODOT (François). THE QUARTERMASTER OF THE FRENCH ARMY, which instructs on how to supply provisions to the troops with the greatest possible economy. Paris, Cusson & Wit—Brussels, Foppens—Lyon, Pozuel, 1701. In-8 brown calfskin, spine with five raised bands, maroon morocco title label, edges and caps decorated with a gilt scroll, marbled edges (contemporary binding); (8) leaves, including frontispiece, 615 pages, 11 tables. Two corners slightly bumped. FIRST EDITION of this

Estimation

80 - 120 €

[MILITARIA - ARTILLERY]. SURIREY DE SAINT REMY (P.

98 - [MILITARIA - ARTILLERY]. SURIREY DE SAINT REMY (P.). MÉMOIRES D'ARTILLERIE. P., Rollin fils, 1745. Three quarto volumes in marbled fawn calfskin, spines with five raised bands and ornamentation, title and volume number labels in garnet morocco, red edges (contemporary binding). 5 cap covers worn down, cracks or incipient cracks at the jaws, corners dulled; volume 3 is missing its volume number label; volume 1 is missing part of its volume number label. THIRD EDITION, revised by Le Blond, the la

Estimation

300 - 400 €

[MILITARIA]. VAUBAN (Sébastien le Prestre, Marshal

99 - [MILITARIA]. VAUBAN (Sébastien le Prestre, Marshal of). TREATISE ON THE ATTACK OF FORTIFICATIONS. Paris, Barrois the Elder, Magimel, [c. 1790]. In-8, marbled fawn sheepskin, spine with gold-threaded raised bands, garnet morocco title label, edges speckled in blue (contemporary binding); XXXVI-242 pp., 29 plates. NEW EDITION of Vauban’s “Works,” comprising 3 volumes, the first volume consisting of this “Treatise on the Attack of Fortifications,” which is complete in itself. 29 fold-out

Estimation

60 - 80 €

MURET (Théodore). HISTORY OF THE ARMY OF CONDÉ. Pa

100 - MURET (Théodore). HISTORY OF THE ARMY OF CONDÉ. Paris: Au Bureau de la Mode, 1844. Two volumes, in-8 ½, in black calfskin, smooth spine decorated with gilt metal fittings in a rocaille style, title label in garnet morocco, edges and caps edged with gold thread, edges speckled with blue (contemporary binding). Leather missing from the top cap of vol. 1; slight cracking at the joints, but very sturdy stitching. FIRST EDITION. FRONTISPICE featuring a portrait of the three Condés, 6 color PLATES

Estimation

80 - 120 €

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