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PINAULT, Matthieu. *History of the Parliament of T

1 - PINAULT, Matthieu. History of the Parliament of Tournay. Valenciennes: Henry, 1701. 2 volumes in 1 book. In-quarto, in a full contemporary binding with an ornate ribbed spine; minor wear and defects. 1 fine portrait on the inner frontispiece, in good condition.

Estimation

€80 - 90

VERNE, Jules. *The KIP Brothers*. Paris: Hetzel. D

2 - VERNE, Jules. The KIP Brothers. Paris: Hetzel. Decorated cardboard binding titled "Au Globe doré" on the spine, with minor defects; margins generally in good condition.

Estimation

€40 - 60

M. de LIGNAC. On Men and Women Considered Physical

3 - M. de LIGNAC. On Men and Women Considered Physically in the State of Marriage. Lille, Lehoucq, 1778. 3 vols. in 12½, contemporary binding with smooth spine decorated with fillets; minor tears and wear on the spines. 1 section coming loose. 15 plates at the end of vol. 3.

Estimation

€40 - 60

MIDDLE AGES HOUR BOOKS. Paris: Engelmann, *Heures

4 - MIDDLE AGES HOUR BOOKS. Paris: Engelmann, Heures du Moyen Âge, published in Paris in 1887 by Gruel and Engelmann, in a beautiful contemporary binding. In 12, full green leather, richly decorated with gilt roulettes and fleurons on the covers, a ribbed spine adorned with fillets, and chiseled and gilt edges. Abundantly illustrated with exquisite color chromolithographs, directly inspired by medieval illumination: liturgical calendars, biblical scenes, prayers, the Ten Commandments, symbolic fi

Estimation

€80 - 120

WOILLEZ, Dr. Eug. J. Archaeology of the Religious

5 - WOILLEZ, Dr. Eug. J. Archaeology of the Religious Monuments of the Former Beauvoisis Region During the Romanesque Transition. Paris: Derache, 1839–1849. In folio, ½ contemporary sheepskin, ribbed spine, signs of wear and rubbing, small scuffs. Interior clean. 129 plates, some with areas highlighted in color.

Estimation

€120 - 180

LE JOURNAL POUR RIRE. Illustrated newspaper, comic

6 - LE JOURNAL POUR RIRE. Illustrated newspaper, comic newspaper, critical and satirical lithographic journal, etc., from No. 1 (February 5, 1847) to No. 104 (January 1850), with some missing issues. In-plano half-lambskin binding of the period, smooth spine, heavily worn, with defects. Minor wear and soiling inside.

Estimation

€40 - 60

Notice for the Vigils and Mass for Mr. Nicolas Ben

7 - Notice for the Vigils and Mass for Mr. Nicolas Benoit BAUDELOQUE, notary in Amiens, on September 23, 1806. Document size: approximately 40 x 45 cm. Lined with antique paper.

Estimation

€20 - 30

1 small album of old postcards, featuring whimsica

8 - 1 small album of old postcards, featuring whimsical designs and various scenes, including a goat-drawn cart, etc. Approximately 52 postcards.

Estimation

€15 - 20

DEBAL, J. *History of Orléans and Its Region*. Roa

9 - DEBAL, J. History of Orléans and Its Region. Roanne-le-Coteau: Editions Horvath, 1983. 5 vols. in 8, paperback (volumes 1 and 2 are duplicates), minor defects and wear.

Estimation

€15 - 20

MAX JACOB. Volumes 1 and 2 of the *Max Jacob Noteb

10 - MAX JACOB. Volumes 1 and 2 of the Max Jacob Notebooks. Paris, 1951–52. 2 vols., in-8, paperback, printed covers. Ill. Only 5 issues of these notebooks were published; readers would have to wait more than 40 years for the next ones.

Estimation

€20 - 30

ORLEANS. A collection of pamphlets and books on Or

11 - ORLEANS. A collection of pamphlets and books on Orléans and the surrounding region. Paperback; shows wear and has some defects.

Estimation

€30 - 45

LAURENT, Robert. *The Winegrowers of the Côte d'Or

12 - LAURENT, Robert. The Winegrowers of the Côte d'Or in the 19th Century. Paris: Les Belles Lettres, 1957. 2 volumes in 8, paperback. Binding intact.

Estimation

€40 - 50

GIRARDIN. A collection of scientific treatises on

13 - GIRARDIN. A collection of scientific treatises on physics, chemistry, and natural history, with schematic illustrations. In 12½, in the style of the time, in used sheepskin. A collection of several booklets, with numerous illustrations. Int.

Estimation

€30 - 40

ANDRE BRETON. *L'amour fou*. Gallimard, *Métamorph

14 - ANDRE BRETON. L'amour fou. Gallimard, Métamorphoses series. 1937. First edition illustrated with reproductions of photographs by Man Ray, Brassaï, André Rogi, and Cartier-Bresson; The Surrealist Manifestos, Éditions du Sagittaire, 1947, with three drypoint engravings by Matta, and OPERA, Éditions Arcanes, 1952—1 volume, In-12°, paperback with a printed, embossed dust jacket illustrated by Jean Cocteau on the front cover, with insert plates. Formerly owned by J.H. Rothschild. Cover

Estimation

€120 - 150

2 vols. Jean GENET. Letter to Léonor Fini. Paris,

15 - 2 vols. Jean GENET. Letter to Léonor Fini. Paris, Loyau, 1950. In-8, paperback. Sent by Léonor Fini. Lise DEHARME Le poids d'un oiseau. Le Terrain Vague, 1955. In-8, paperback. Sent by the author.

Estimation

€100 - 150

2 vols. G. de RAIMES. French Sailors: Heroic Deeds

16 - 2 vols. G. de RAIMES. French Sailors: Heroic Deeds. Paris, Lemerre, undated. In-8, full publisher’s decorated cardboard binding, upper cover adorned with a beautiful plaque. Illustrations by Eugène le Mouel. Léon GUERIN. Sailors’ Evenings. Paris, Ledoux, undated, in 12 full publisher’s cloth decorated with a ship motif on the spine and front cover; some minor wear and defects.

Estimation

€30 - 40

Chevalier De PLAIGNE; The Piedmontese Winemaker. T

17 - Chevalier De PLAIGNE; The Piedmontese Winemaker. Turin: Les Frères Reycends, 1784. 12mo. Domino paper, worn from age; wear and tear; 1 frontispiece and 1 plate. Minor internal soiling. Several old stamps.

Estimation

€60 - 90

BOOK OF DESTINY, divination cards by Grimaud, 19th

18 - BOOK OF DESTINY, divination cards by Grimaud, 19th century. 32 cards, with signs of wear and tear.

Estimation

€70 - 100

OVID'S *Metamorphoses*. A collection of 33 engravi

19 - OVID'S Metamorphoses. A collection of 33 engravings by Barbier and Moreau the Younger illustrating this edition, 1806–1807. In 8° format, 19th-century cardboard binding, showing signs of wear. Some minor stains on the engravings.

Estimation

€40 - 60

(PASSAUER, Ludwig von) THE GREAT HISTORY OF RAZORK

20 - (PASSAUER, Ludwig von) THE GREAT HISTORY OF RAZORKY. Munich. 1849. In 8° oblong, worn publisher’s cardboard binding; front cover decorated with an illustration. Lithographs with foxing. Edition in German, French, and English.

Estimation

€20 - 40

CONTINUATION OF THE 70 black-and-white plates by C

21 - CONTINUATION OF THE 70 black-and-white plates by CHAS LABORDE for the 1941 edition of Persian Letters. Also included is a small sketchbook containing character drawings, mainly in graphite. In 12 oblong.

Estimation

€20 - 30

LE MAIRE, François. Antiquities and Memorable Even

22 - LE MAIRE, François. Antiquities and Memorable Events of the Church and Diocese of Orléans. Orléans: Maria Paris, 1645. In-4, 19th-century full binding with smooth spine, worn caps. The first 24 pages are missing, except for pages 3, 5, 9, and 15; some pages have paper loss, and missing quires have been replaced with handwritten leaves (an old repair); some pages have fragile paper. Incomplete, as is.

Estimation

€40 - 60

BUFFON. The Complete Works of Buffon, arranged and

23 - BUFFON. The Complete Works of Buffon, arranged and prefaced with a historical note by M.A. Richard. Paris, Pourrat frères, 1833. 18 volumes (out of the 22 in this edition) in half-contemporary binding with a spine featuring decorative raised bands, gilt fillets, and embossed decoration; minor defects and wear. No plates, except for a fold-out map in Volume 1.

Estimation

€40 - 60

1 small in-4 album, binding showing signs of age,

24 - 1 small in-4 album, binding showing signs of age, embossed decoration. Clasps missing. 48 small photos: famous people, history, literature, miscellaneous…

Estimation

€50 - 80

C.A. SAINTE BEUVE. *Causeries du Lundi*. Paris: Ga

25 - C.A. SAINTE BEUVE. Causeries du Lundi. Paris: Garnier, undated; and Nouveaux Lundis. Paris: M. Lévy, 1870. Set of 28 volumes in 12, ½ contemporary binding, ribbed spines. Minor wear and soiling. Some spines sun-faded. Included: Les Cahiers de Sainte Beuve. Paris, Lemerre, 1876. Same binding.

Estimation

€70 - 90

PETITOT. Collection of Memoirs Relating to the His

26 - PETITOT. Collection of Memoirs Relating to the History of France, from the Accession of Henry IV to the Peace of Paris, Concluded in 1763. Set of volumes in 8½ format, in period bindings with decorated spines featuring gold raised bands. Signs of wear and tear; some spines have small missing sections and leather wear. Included are volumes 1, 5 through 33, 36, 39, 40 through 44, and 50 through 78 (the last one). Ex-libris of the Marquis de Fortia. Unfortunately, the series is incomplete.

Estimation

€80 - 100

CHATEAUBRIAND, Viscount of. Itinerary from Paris t

27 - CHATEAUBRIAND, Viscount of. Itinerary from Paris to Jerusalem and from Jerusalem to Paris. Paris: Lefèvre and Ledentu, 1838. 8vo, full 19th-century cloth, smooth spine. Foxing throughout the volume.

Estimation

€10 - 15

THUREAU-DANGIN, Paul. *History of the July Monarch

28 - THUREAU-DANGIN, Paul. History of the July Monarchy. Paris: Plon, Nourrit et Cie, 1884. 7 vols. in 8½, in contemporary binding with raised bands. Scuffing and wear, mainly on the raised bands and caps.

Estimation

€30 - 45

Lord BYRON. Complete Works. Paris: Charpentier, 18

29 - Lord BYRON. Complete Works. Paris: Charpentier, 1836. 4 vols. in 8½, later binding, ribbed spine, scuffing and wear. Heavy foxing. Illustrations.

Estimation

€20 - 30

Countess d'AULNOY. The Court and the City of Madri

30 - Countess d'AULNOY. The Court and the City of Madrid toward the End of the 17th Century. An Account of a Journey to Spain. Paris, Plon et Cie, 1871. 2 vols., in 8½, 19th-century cloth binding with smooth spines, slight scuffing and wear. Portraits. Included: Count Paul VASILI. Society in Madrid. Paris, Nouvelle Revue, 1886. In 8, cloth binding identical to the other two volumes. Foxing throughout both volumes.

Estimation

€20 - 30

Henry de BONNEVAL, Viscount. Diplomatic Studies. P

31 - Henry de BONNEVAL, Viscount. Diplomatic Studies. Paris: Didot frères, 1857. 12½ format, in a contemporary binding with a smooth spine decorated with fillets. Some scuffing and wear.

Estimation

€20 - 30

THE WISE MAN. The Story of Gil Bals de Santillane.

32 - THE WISE MAN. The Story of Gil Bals de Santillane. Illustrations by Jean Gigoux. Paris: Paulin, 1835. Fort in 8½, contemporary binding with a smooth, decorated spine. Minor wear and scuffing; one stain on the spine. Inside clean, with minor marginal foxing on the last few pages of the table of contents.

Estimation

€20 - 30

MUSSET, Alfred de. Complete Works and Posthumous W

33 - MUSSET, Alfred de. Complete Works and Posthumous Works. Paris: Charpentier, 1866. 10 volumes in 4, full shagreen with ribbed spines. Gilded title labels. Internal roulette. Decorative edition featuring 28 engravings based on drawings by Bida and an engraved portrait. Copy inscribed to Gustave Droz. Interior in good condition.

Estimation

€90 - 120

DE BARANTE. History of the Dukes of Burgundy of th

34 - DE BARANTE. History of the Dukes of Burgundy of the House of Valois. Paris, Dufey, 1837–1838. 12 volumes in 8½ format, later binding with ribbed spine. Minor defects. Illustrated with fold-out maps and engravings on laid paper. Foxing throughout the set.

Estimation

€60 - 80

THE MEMOIRS OF THE MOUNTAIN HERMIT, followed by tw

35 - THE MEMOIRS OF THE MOUNTAIN HERMIT, followed by two epistles on time and vanity by JA. Paris: Baudoin, Year XIII–1805. 8½ format, later cloth binding. Slight water stain at the end of the volume.

Estimation

€20 - 30

C.M. MORIN. Revelations of Important Events That L

36 - C.M. MORIN. Revelations of Important Events That Led Up to or Followed the Restorations of 1814 and 1815. Paris: Audin, 1830. In 8½, later cloth binding. Waterstains throughout the volume.

Estimation

€20 - 30

GAILLARD. History of Francis I, King of France. Pa

37 - GAILLARD. History of Francis I, King of France. Paris, Blaise, 1819. 4 vols., 8½ in period binding with smooth, decorated spines. Minor foxing and wear; upper portions missing from vols. 2 and 4. Included: NICOULLAUD, G. Memoirs of the Countess of Boigne. Paris, Plon, 1907. 3 of 4 vols. (vol. 3 missing), ½ period binding, smooth spine.

Estimation

€20 - 30

Set of two books.
Jules Verne and Victor HUGO.
I

38 - Set of two books.

Estimation

€20 - 40

Set of three volumes.
"Classical Theater," "Saint

39 - Set of three volumes.

Estimation

€30 - 50

Set of two volumes.
CHATEAUBRIAND and MAUPASSANT.

40 - Set of two volumes.

Estimation

€20 - 40

Set of two volumes.
PREVERT and CLAUDEL.
In their

41 - Set of two volumes.

Estimation

€20 - 40

Set of two volumes.
BORGES and CASANOVA.
In thei

42 - Set of two volumes.

Estimation

€20 - 40

Set of three volumes.
COCTEAU, GIONO, GIDE.
In th

43 - Set of three volumes.

Estimation

€30 - 50

Set of three volumes.
PROUST, CAMUS, and CELINE.

44 - Set of three volumes.

Estimation

€30 - 50

Set of two volumes.
PASCAL and SARTRE.
In their

45 - Set of two volumes.

Estimation

€20 - 40

Set of two albums.
VOLTAIRE and DIDEROT.
One is

46 - Set of two albums.

Estimation

€20 - 40

Set of three volumes.
BAUDELAIRE, VERLAINE, and A

47 - Set of three volumes.

Estimation

€30 - 50

Set of two volumes.
Marguerite DURAS and Georges S

48 - Set of two volumes.

Estimation

€20 - 40

A book.
DOSTOEVSKY.
La Pléiade Library.

49 - A book.

Estimation

€10 - 20

A collection of vintage photographs, mostly stampe

50 - A collection of vintage photographs, mostly stamped “Studio Harcourt” and by various photographers. Primarily features personalities from the worlds of the arts and literature (Louis de Funès, Jean Cocteau, Fernandel, etc.). Some include a sender’s address. Various sizes; a few have tears and signs of wear.

Estimation

€100 - 200

A collection of photos and autographed press photo

51 - A collection of photos and autographed press photos featuring artists, singers, actors and actresses, figures from the film industry, etc., in various formats.

Estimation

€80 - 90

Collection of photos, artists, actors, the America

52 - Collection of photos, artists, actors, the American film industry, etc., in various formats. Included are: 2 Italian-style 4-page albums. La Pie qui Chante “Hollywood” Series 1 and 2. Collection of small photographs from the world of cinema. Shows signs of wear and tear.

Estimation

€60 - 70

Assorted set of postcards featuring celebrities an

53 - Assorted set of postcards featuring celebrities and artists (Lana Turner, Greta Garbo, Norma Shearer, etc.), some with postmarks, postcards featuring movie posters, etc. Approximately 150 pieces.

Estimation

€50 - 80

1 small album of CPA and photo cards, the first pa

54 - 1 small album of CPA and photo cards, the first part featuring WHITE CITY in Manchester (Botanical Garden), White City was also an amusement park and a sports stadium that hosted track and field competitions, greyhound races, and motorsports) and in the second part: The Nancy Exposition and its attractions, theaters, Luna Park, Magic City, funfairs, and the Casino la Rabassada in Barcelona with its amusement park, etc. Approximately 80 CPA photos in a 12-inch album. Vintage canvas cover.

Estimation

€120 - 180

1 small CPA album featuring decorative cards and s

55 - 1 small CPA album featuring decorative cards and scenes from World War I (1914–1918).

Estimation

€40 - 60

BOUGUER. A New Treatise on Navigation, Covering th

56 - BOUGUER. A New Treatise on Navigation, Covering the Theory and Practice of Pilotage. Paris, Desaint, 1769. In-8, full contemporary binding with decorated raised spine. Wear and small losses on the binding. 12 plates, almost all loose-leaf. Interior with foxing and soiling; as is.

Estimation

€80 - 120

HEISTER. Anatomy, with Essays on Physics Concernin

57 - HEISTER. Anatomy, with Essays on Physics Concerning the Function of the Parts of the Human Body and the Mechanism of Their Movements. Paris: Vincent, 1735. In 8vo, in a full contemporary binding with gilt raised bands. Minor wear to the caps, corners, and joints. 14 plates.

Estimation

€80 - 120

LEMERY, Nicolas. *Cours de Chymie*. Paris: Delespi

58 - LEMERY, Nicolas. Cours de Chymie. Paris: Delespine, 1730. In-8, in a full contemporary binding with a decorated ribbed spine. Minor scuffing and wear. 1 portrait as a frontispiece, 6 plates of instruments, and a table of chemical symbols.

Estimation

€60 - 90

EDICTS AND ORDINANCES CONCERNING WATER AND FORESTS

59 - EDICTS AND ORDINANCES CONCERNING WATER AND FORESTS. Paris: Abel-L'Angelier, 1614. In-8, in a full 18th-century binding, with a decorated ribbed spine. Minor scuffs and wear.

Estimation

€60 - 90

ALLARD, Carel. The Art of Building Ships and Perfe

60 - ALLARD, Carel. The Art of Building Ships and Perfecting Their Construction, Fitting Them with Their Rigging, Launching Them, and Maneuvering Them, etc. Amsterdam: Mortier, 1719. 2 volumes in 1 in-4 volume, bound in brown calfskin, with a decorated ribbed spine and a brown morocco title label (contemporary binding). Signs of wear and tears on the caps and corners; split joints. This copy includes numerous illustrations in the text, 19 fold-out plates (out of 22), and 90 plates of flags in the sec

Estimation

€1,400 - 1,800

LHOSTE, Antoine. The Ancient Customs of Lorris, th

61 - LHOSTE, Antoine. The Ancient Customs of Lorris, the Bailiwicks, and the Provostship of Montargis-le-Franc, etc. Paris: Guillemot, 1629. In-quarto, full late 17th-century binding, heavily worn, with missing leather; the spine, head, and corners show wear and tear. An old handwritten bookplate. A modest copy.

Estimation

€60 - 90

2 vols. DUHAMEL DU MONCEAU. The Physics of Trees.

62 - 2 vols. DUHAMEL DU MONCEAU. The Physics of Trees. Part Two. Paris, Guérin, 1758. In-quarto, full contemporary binding with decorated raised spine. A severe water stain with paper deterioration on the lower part of the volume. Plates. DE LA QUINTINYE. Instructions for Fruit and Vegetable Gardens. Paris, Compagnie des Libraires, 1730. In-quarto, full contemporary binding, worn. Spine with decorative raised bands. Wear and tear. Second volume only.

Estimation

€60 - 90

LETTER FROM THE PORTUGUESE NUN. Lithographs by Mar

63 - LETTER FROM THE PORTUGUESE NUN. Lithographs by Mariette Lydis. Paris: Fernand Hazan, 1947; In-4, loose-leaf, with a padded cover, folder, and slipcase. Numbered edition.

Estimation

€30 - 40

FARRERE, Claude & FOUQUERAY, Ch. *Escales d'As

64 - FARRERE, Claude & FOUQUERAY, Ch. Escales d'Asie. Paris: Laborey, 1947. In-4, paperback, with folded cover and slipcase, showing signs of wear and tear. Illustrated with watercolors by D. Ch. Fouqueray. One of 430 copies numbered on Marais vellum.

Estimation

€60 - 80

2 vols. SAMAIN, Albert. *The Golden Chariot: A Her

65 - 2 vols. SAMAIN, Albert. The Golden Chariot: A Heroic Symphony on the Sides of the Vase. Paris: Piazza, 1950. 12mo, paperback. Illustrations by P. E. Bécat. ROYER, Louis Charles. The Black Mistress. Paris, Éditions E.P.I.C., 1947. Paperback with a cloth-covered dust jacket. Illustrated with engravings by Paul COLIN, vignettes, and end-paper illustrations.

Estimation

€30 - 40

BAPST, Germain. *Marshal Canrobert: Memories of a

66 - BAPST, Germain. Marshal Canrobert: Memories of a Century. Paris: Plon, Nourrit et Cie, 1898. 3 volumes in 8½ format, with ornate ribbed binding; minor flaws and wear. 1 portrait.

Estimation

€20 - 30

COURTELINE, Georges. Illustrated Works. Paris: Edi

67 - COURTELINE, Georges. Illustrated Works. Paris: Editions de la Nouvelle Librairie de France and Grund, 11 volumes in 8½ format; worn binding, scuffs, and defects. Spine with false raised bands. Edition illustrated with works by Edelmann, Jacques Touchet, Touchagues, Joseph Hémard, Jean Oberlé, Peynet, Lucien Boucher, Olivier Kaeppelin, André Foy, and Zig Brunne.

Estimation

€60 - 90

GUITRY, Sacha. Works. Paris: Raoul Solar, 1949. 12

68 - GUITRY, Sacha. Works. Paris: Raoul Solar, 1949. 12 in-8 volumes, paperback bound in publisher’s slipcases, with the name “Sacha Guitry” formed on the spines (heavy scuffs and tears on the slipcases) and illustrated. And 24 paperback volumes in a slipcase.

Estimation

€40 - 60

SALLENGRES, A. H. *In Praise of Drunkenness*. Pari

69 - SALLENGRES, A. H. In Praise of Drunkenness. Paris: Editions de la Couronne, 1945. Paperback, with folded dust jacket and slipcase. Numerous illustrations by Jo Merey. Includes a black-and-white print series. A numbered copy bound in Marais chiffon vellum.

Estimation

€40 - 60

THE ADVENTURES OF TWO FRENCH CAPTIVES in the Kingd

70 - THE ADVENTURES OF TWO FRENCH CAPTIVES in the Kingdom of Fez and Morocco. By Sieur Mouette, a fellow sufferer in their misfortunes. Published by the Société des bibliophiles du Maroc, 1934. In-4, loose-leaf, with an illustrated cover and slipcase. Color engravings by Camille Paul Josso, etched on copper and registered by André Maillart. Numbered copy. Severe water stains on the slipcase, with no damage to the text.

Estimation

€70 - 90

LE SAGE, Alain René. *The Lame Devil*. Monte Carlo

71 - LE SAGE, Alain René. The Lame Devil. Monte Carlo: Éditions du Livre, 1945. In-4, loose-leaf, with a folded printed cover and slipcase. Illustrations by Dubout. One of 50 copies printed on BFK Rives paper, marked “H.C.”

Estimation

€50 - 80

Pierre LOTI. A Pilgrim of Angkor. Paris, La Taille

72 - Pierre LOTI. A Pilgrim of Angkor. Paris, La Taille Douce, 1946. In-4, loose-leaf format with folded cover and slipcase; some foxing and wear. Etchings and drawings by Roberts Sterkers. Numbered copy on cream Ingres paper.

Estimation

€70 - 90

CPA Album: Switzerland, Austria, Mountain Resorts

73 - CPA Album: Switzerland, Austria, Mountain Resorts and Towns…, dated November 30, 1897. In 4, worn Italian-style cardboard binding; signs of wear and damage. Approximately 80 CPA cards.

Estimation

€40 - 60

4 vols. PAGNOL, Marcel. *César, Marius, Fanny, Mon

74 - 4 vols. PAGNOL, Marcel. César, Marius, Fanny, Monte Carlo, Editions du Livre, 1948. 3 volumes in 8, with folded covers, in a cardboard slipcase (in pieces). Numerous lithographs by Dubout. Topaze. Monte Carlo, Editions du Livre, 1952. In-8 with folded cover. Lithographs by Dubout.

Estimation

€50 - 80

ROUSSET, Camille. *Histoire de Louvois*. Paris: Di

75 - ROUSSET, Camille. Histoire de Louvois. Paris: Didier et Cie, 1864. 4 vols., in 8½ format, in period binding with ribbed spine. Minor tears and wear. Foxing.

Estimation

€30 - 45

VERLAINE, Paul. *Complete Poems*. Paris: Piazza, 1

76 - VERLAINE, Paul. Complete Poems. Paris: Piazza, 1946. 7 vols. in 8½, in period binding with ribbed spine. A numbered copy on fine vellum. Illustrations by William Fel.

Estimation

€40 - 60

LE SAGE A.R. The Story of Gil Blas de Santillane.

77 - LE SAGE A.R. The Story of Gil Blas de Santillane. Paris, Vairel, 1948. 3 vols. in 8, loose-leaf format with folded endpapers, slipcase and outer case (minor wear and soiling). Illustrations by Jean Gradassi. A numbered copy registered with Lana.

Estimation

€80 - 120

THE PITTORESQUE UNIVERSE. Set of 25 volumes from t

78 - THE PITTORESQUE UNIVERSE. Set of 25 volumes from this collection. In 8½ format, in period bindings. Ribbed spines. No illustrations.

Estimation

€40 - 60

Album.
Lewis CAROLL.
In its slipcase.
Bibliothèq

79 - Album.

Estimation

€10 - 20

Vivant DENON. No Tomorrow. (Paris) Editions Edmond

80 - Vivant DENON. No Tomorrow. (Paris) Editions Edmond Vairel, 1951. Small quarto in loose-leaf format, with a padded cover, slipcase, and case (showing wear). One of 100 copies numbered from I to C on Rives vellum with black and color illustrations, reserved for the publisher’s friends. As is.

Estimation

€30 - 45

LA FONTAINE, Jean. Fables and Tales. Paris: Editio

81 - LA FONTAINE, Jean. Fables and Tales. Paris: Editions Arc en Ciel, 1951–1952. 5 vols. in 8, paperback, in publisher’s slipcase; minor wear and defects. Illustrations by Gaston Barret. Numbered copy.

Estimation

€80 - 120

MUSSET, Alfred de. *Works*. Paris: Le Vasseur et C

82 - MUSSET, Alfred de. Works. Paris: Le Vasseur et Cie, 1937–1938. 10 vols. in 4, paperback with folded printed cover. In slipcase. Illustrations by Georges Lepape. A numbered copy on Rives vellum.

Estimation

€60 - 80

5 paperback volumes on French Indochina and the co

83 - 5 paperback volumes on French Indochina and the colonies. Shows signs of wear and has some pages missing.

Estimation

€15 - 20

BEARD, Peter. TASCHEN, 2008. Two large-format volu

84 - BEARD, Peter. TASCHEN, 2008. Two large-format volumes in 4, in a cloth slipcase. Originally published in 2006 as part of TASCHEN’s Collector’s Edition series, this book sold out immediately upon its release and received widespread acclaim from the international press. This highly sought-after book was reissued in 2008.

Estimation

€40 - 50

EXTREME-ASIE. Illustrated Indochinese Journal. New

85 - EXTREME-ASIE. Illustrated Indochinese Journal. New series. This set includes volumes 7, 11–23, and 25–27 (1927–1928). In-4, paperback. A rare Indochinese publication covering the countries of the Far East, featuring superb advertisements about Indochina. Issue 7 is a special issue on rubber cultivation in Indochina. Some spines and covers have creases, wear, and small paper losses.

Estimation

€200 - 300

DOUMER, Paul. *French Indochina: Memoirs*. Paris:

86 - DOUMER, Paul. French Indochina: Memoirs. Paris: Vuibert, 1930. In-4, paperback, printed cover. Plates, numerous black-and-white illustrations, and 1 map.

Estimation

€60 - 80

DIRECTORY OF THE INDOCHINA RUBBER PLANTERS' UNION.

87 - DIRECTORY OF THE INDOCHINA RUBBER PLANTERS' UNION. Year 1926. In-4 format, cloth-bound, oblong cardboard case, decorated front cover. 205 full-page photographic plates. A rare planters’ directory featuring the Union’s members and most of Indochina’s major rubber plantations across the various provinces. Extensive photographic illustrations taken by Maison Photo-Nadal in Saigon.

Estimation

€100 - 150

RITZ, Charles C. *Caught in the Moment: Shadows, T

88 - RITZ, Charles C. Caught in the Moment: Shadows, Trout, Salmon. Paris: Librairie des Champs-Élysées, 1953. In-4, paperback with illustrated cover featuring edge wear and damage to the spine. Plates and drawings in the text.

Estimation

€20 - 30

VOLTAIRE Paris, Tales and Novels. Paris: Editions

89 - VOLTAIRE Paris, Tales and Novels. Paris: Editions Arc en ciel, 1950–51, 5 vols., in-8, paperback, printed covers, slipcase. Illustrations by Paul-Emile Bécat. Edge wear and wear on the covers.

Estimation

€80 - 100

STENDHAL *The Red and the Black*, 2 vols. Illustra

90 - STENDHAL The Red and the Black, 2 vols. Illustrations by Pierre Leroy and the Abbess de Castro; watercolors by Claude Chopy. Paris, La Belle Époque, undated. 3 volumes in 8, paperback with printed covers, in a slipcase (worn, with tears). Numbered copy.

Estimation

€60 - 80

SHAKESPEARE, William. Works. Paris: Éditions Arc e

91 - SHAKESPEARE, William. Works. Paris: Éditions Arc en Ciel, 1949–1951. 15 volumes, in-8½ format, publisher’s binding with decorative spine and raised bands. Wear and scuffing. Illustrations by Maurice Leroy.

Estimation

€40 - 60

FLAUBERT, Gustave. *Salammbô*. No place or date (P

92 - FLAUBERT, Gustave. Salammbô. No place or date (Paris: La Tradition, 1947). Folio edition in loose sheets, with a slipcase and case. Etchings by F. Hertenberger. Numbered copy.

Estimation

€70 - 90

Hervé POULAIN. Art and the Automobile. Éditions la

93 - Hervé POULAIN. Art and the Automobile. Éditions la Clef du Temps, 1973. In-4. Numerous illustrations.

Estimation

€30 - 40

LAFFON, Francis, and LAMBERT, Elisabeth. The Schlu

94 - LAFFON, Francis, and LAMBERT, Elisabeth. The Schlumpf Affair: The Secrets of the World's Most Fabulous Automobile Museum. BUEB & REUMAUX. 1984. In-4. Hardcover. Illustrations.

Estimation

€10 - 15

CONWAY, Hugh, and SAUZAY, Maurice. *Bugatti*. EPA,

95 - CONWAY, Hugh, and SAUZAY, Maurice. Bugatti. EPA, Editions, 1989. In-4, bound in the publisher’s cloth with an aluminum-style slipcase featuring a cork-lined lid.

Estimation

€150 - 200

MARTINEZ, Alberto, and POULAIN, Hervé. *A Step Ahe

96 - MARTINEZ, Alberto, and POULAIN, Hervé. A Step Ahead. EPA Éditions, 1986. Numerous illustrations.

Estimation

€30 - 45

BOULANGER, Général. *Patriotic History and Politic

97 - BOULANGER, Général. Patriotic History and Political History. Paris: Fayard, undated. 2 thick 8½ volumes in period sheepskin, smooth spines with ornamentation; wear and tear.

Estimation

€20 - 30

BOULANGER, Général. *The German Invasion*. Paris:

98 - BOULANGER, Général. The German Invasion. Paris: Rouff et Cie, undated. 3 vols. in 8½, worn sheepskin from the same series. Smooth spine.

Estimation

€40 - 60

6 vols. DICK DE LONLAY. The French and the Germans

99 - 6 vols. DICK DE LONLAY. The French and the Germans. Paris, Garnier, 1888–1891. 4 vols. in 8½, worn and scuffed sheepskin, ribbed spine. Included: GRENEST, The Army of the East and the Army of the Loire. Garnier, 1895 and 1893. Illustrations by Bombled.

Estimation

€60 - 90

THE SONG OF SONGS Text and illustrations etched by

100 - THE SONG OF SONGS Text and illustrations etched by Léon Courbouleix. No place, no date (circa 1920). Quarto, loose-leaf, with an illustrated, reinforced cover and slipcase (heavily worn, with tears). One of the few copies marked “H.C.”

Estimation

€60 - 90

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