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AGRIPPA (Henri Corneille). On the Nobility and Ex

1 - AGRIPPA (Henri Corneille). On the Nobility and Excellence of the Female Sex, Its Preeminence Over the Other Sex, and the Sacrament of Marriage. With the Treatise on the Uncertainty and Vanity of the Sciences and Arts. A charming work and a thoroughly enjoyable read, translated by the famous M. de Gueudeville. Leiden, Theodore Haak, 1726. 3 volumes in-12, contemporary brown sheepskin, decorated ribbed spine. Two damaged caps, some scuffing, browned paper, trace of moisture at the very end of vol

Estimation

180 - 250 €

[ALBÈRE (Erasmus), PISE (Barthélemy de), & BAD

2 - [ALBÈRE (Erasmus), PISE (Barthélemy de), & BADIUS (Conrad)]. The Alcoran of the Cordeliers (...). Amsterdam, Published by the Company, 1734. 2 volumes in-12, contemporary sheepskin, decorated ribbed spine. (9) ff., 396 pp.; (1) f., 419 pp. A slightly damaged cap, small gaps in the leather, slight rubbing, a corner of paper missing on p. 145 of Volume I without affecting the text.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

[Almanac] [Bound Edition] Interesting New Year’s G

3 - [Almanac] [Bound Edition] Interesting New Year’s Greetings from the Four Corners of the World and from the French Troops. Expanded to include the names of the Deputies and their residences in Paris. For Year VIII of the Republic. Paris, Langlois [1799–1800]. One in-32 volume, bound in ivory-colored full silk embroidered and decorated with sequins and an original design on each cover, accompanied by the mottos “I adore her” and “She is dearer to my heart,” all edges gilt. 127 pp.

Estimation

200 - 400 €

[ARNAULD (Antoine) and Claude LANCELOT]. General a

4 - [ARNAULD (Antoine) and Claude LANCELOT]. General and Rational Grammar, containing the fundamentals of the art of speech [...] and several new observations on the French language. Paris, Pierre le Petit, 1664. One volume, in-12 format, marbled sheepskin, decorated ribbed spine. 158 pp., (2) ff. Top cap missing.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

BARDET DE VILLENEUVE (P.P.A.). Treatise on the Att

5 - BARDET DE VILLENEUVE (P.P.A.). Treatise on the Attack of Fortified Places—Treatise on the Defense of Fortified Places. The Hague, Jean Van Duren, 1742. 2 in-8 volumes, contemporary sheepskin, decorated ribbed spine. Title page and frontispiece, (1) folio, VIII, (4) folios, 240 pp., and Title page and frontispiece, (1) folio, VIII, 104 pp. Binding rubbed, leather-covered joints, two damaged caps, yellowed paper, scattered foxing.

Estimation

120 - 150 €

[BARNAUD (Nicolas)]. *The Morning Call of the Fren

6 - [BARNAUD (Nicolas)]. The Morning Call of the French and Their Neighbors. Composed by Eusèbe Philadelphe Cosmopolite, in the form of dialogues [Followed by:] Second Dialogue of The Morning Call of the French and Their Neighbors. Edinburgh [Geneva or Strasbourg], Jacques James, 1574. 2 parts in one in-12 volume, half-shagreen with corner pieces from the second half of the 19th century. (19) ff., (1) blank f., 159 pp.; 192 pp. Title page reattached and stained, slight soiling, last page staine

Estimation

200 - 300 €

[BEAUMARCHAIS (Pierre-Augustin Caron de)]. Collect

7 - [BEAUMARCHAIS (Pierre-Augustin Caron de)]. Collection of Memoirs Relating to His Trials. [Paris, 1773–1776]. 7 printed pieces and 1 manuscript in one quarto volume, in period calfskin, with a decorated ribbed spine. Skin edges.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

[BEREY (Claude-Auguste)] [BONNART (Nicolas)]. The

8 - [BEREY (Claude-Auguste)] [BONNART (Nicolas)]. The History of the French Monarchy, Featuring Portraits of All Its Kings, from Pharamond to Louis XIV, the Current Reigning King (...). Paris, Bonnart, n.d. (ca. 1720/30). One folio volume, in period marbled paper. Wear and small losses to the cover, soiling, and traces of moisture along the margin of plate VII.

Estimation

150 - 200 €

[Atlas] BONNE (Rigobert), JANVIER (Jean), & RI

9 - [Atlas] BONNE (Rigobert), JANVIER (Jean), & RIZZI-ZANNONI (Giovanni Antonio). Modern Atlas, or Collection of Maps of All Parts of the Globe by Various Authors. Paris, Lattré & Delalain, n.d. (ca. 1783). One folio volume, in a contemporary green-tinted half-vellum binding. Scuffing, partially split hinges, signs of moisture throughout the volume.

Estimation

200 - 300 €

[BOULANGER (Nicolas Antoine)]. Research on the Ori

10 - [BOULANGER (Nicolas Antoine)]. Research on the Origin of Eastern Despotism. Posthumous work by Mr. B.I.D.P.E.C. Paris: Compagnie des Libraires Associés, 1763. (2) ff., XIX, 180 pp. [Followed by:] [DU PEYROU (Pierre-Alexandre)]. Letter to Mr. *** Regarding J.-J. Rousseau. Goa, at the expense of the Holy Office, 1765. (1) folio, 63 pp. Two texts in an in-12 volume, marbled sheepskin, decorated ribbed spine.

Estimation

200 - 300 €

BUFFON (Georges Louis Le Clerc de). Natural Histor

11 - BUFFON (Georges Louis Le Clerc de). Natural History of Birds. Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1770–1785. 18 in-12 volumes, marbled sheepskin, decorated raised spine. Scuffs, small areas of missing leather, a small hole, and wormholes, particularly in the margins of vols. IX, XII, and XIII.

Estimation

100 - 200 €

[BULLET (Jean-Baptiste)]. Historical Research on P

12 - [BULLET (Jean-Baptiste)]. Historical Research on Playing Cards with Critical and Interesting Notes. Lyon, J. Deville, 1757. One volume, 8vo, in period full sheepskin, with a plain, decorated spine. (4) ff., 163 pp., (1) p., (1) f.

Estimation

120 - 180 €

[POLITICAL ECONOMY — CALONNE (Charles-Alexandre de

13 - [POLITICAL ECONOMY — CALONNE (Charles-Alexandre de)]. An important collection of 9 texts concerning Calonne’s financial administration, his controversy with Necker, and the affair involving the exchange of the County of Sancerre. 1787–1788.

Estimation

200 - 300 €

CÉSAR. The Commentaries. New edition, revised, cor

14 - CÉSAR. The Commentaries. New edition, revised, corrected, and expanded with historical and geographical notes. Amsterdam and Leipzig, Arkstée & Merkus, 1763. 2 volumes in-12, 19th-century sheepskin, plain decorated spine, gilt frieze framing the covers. XX, 407 pp.; (2) ff., 432 pp. Small wormholes.

Estimation

50 - 80 €

CHANTREAU (Pierre-Nicolas). A Journey Through the

15 - CHANTREAU (Pierre-Nicolas). A Journey Through the Three Kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, Undertaken in 1788 and 1789; a work containing all that is most interesting about the customs of the inhabitants of Great Britain, their population, their religious views, their prejudices, their traditions, their political constitution, their land and naval forces, the progress they have made in the arts and sciences, along with anecdotes that are as witty as they are philosophical. Paris, Briand

Estimation

100 - 150 €

[Incunabulum] [Villon] CHARTIER (Alain). Les faiz

16 - [Incunabulum] [Villon] CHARTIER (Alain). Les faiz maistre Alain Charetier. Paris, Pierre Le Caron, [circa 1494].

Estimation

10 000 - 15 000 €

CHOISY (François-Timoléon de). The Life of Saint L

17 - CHOISY (François-Timoléon de). The Life of Saint Louis. Paris: Claude Barbin and Daniel Horthemels, 1689. One small quarto volume, marbled sheepskin, ribbed spine, double gilt fillet framing the covers. (8) ff., 217 pp., 171 pp., (8) ff. Scuffs, scuff marks, worn corners, title page reattached, scattered stains and foxing.

Estimation

50 - 80 €

COMMINES (Philippe de). Memoirs of Sir Philippe de

18 - COMMINES (Philippe de). Memoirs of Sir Philippe de Comines, Lord of Argenton, containing the History of the Kings of France, Louis XI and Charles VIII. New edition [...] by Messrs. Godefroy. Expanded by Abbé Lenglet du Fresnoy. London, and available in Paris, Rollin fils, 1747. 5 parts in 4 quarto volumes, contemporary full calf, decorated ribbed spine. (3) ff., CXVIII, 632 pp.; (2) ff., X, 660 pp.; (2) ff., XIX, 650 pp.; (2) ff., VIII, 432 pp., 215 pp. Scuffs, scuffs on the leather, worn caps.

Estimation

200 - 300 €

[CONFUCIUS] The Ethics of Confucius, Chinese Philo

19 - [CONFUCIUS] The Ethics of Confucius, Chinese Philosopher. Paris: Valade; Reims: Cazin, 1783. One in-16 volume, in period full calf, smooth spine with decorative embellishments, triple gilt fillet framing, all edges gilt. (6) ff., 197 pp.

Estimation

60 - 100 €

[Quran]. The Quran of Muhammad. Translated from th

20 - [Quran]. The Quran of Muhammad. Translated from the Arabic by André Du Ryer, Sieur de La Garde Malezair, with the translation of the “Historical and Critical Observations on Mohammedanism” included at the beginning of the English version by Mr. George Sale. Amsterdam and Leipzig, Arkstée & Merkus, 1775. 2 volumes in-12, contemporary marbled sheepskin, decorated ribbed spine. A few scattered foxing spots, three worn corners.

Estimation

120 - 180 €

CREVIER (Jean-Baptiste-Louis). History of the Roma

21 - CREVIER (Jean-Baptiste-Louis). History of the Roman Emperors, from Augustus to Constantine. Paris, Desaint & Saillant, 1749–1755. 12 in-12 volumes, in period full calf, with a decorated ribbed spine.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

DELISLE DE LA DREVETIÈRE (Louis-François). *The Di

22 - DELISLE DE LA DREVETIÈRE (Louis-François). The Discovery of Longitudes with An Easy Method for Navigators to Use It Today. Paris, André Cailleau, 1740. One in-12 volume, in period morocco leather, spine with 5 raised bands, gilt edges. (2) ff., 80 pp., 1 plate, (2) ff.

Estimation

100 - 200 €

DIDEROT (Denis). Letter on the Blind, for the Use

23 - DIDEROT (Denis). Letter on the Blind, for the Use of Those Who See. London [Paris], n.p., 1749. 220 pp., (1) unnumbered folio.

Estimation

400 - 700 €

DIODORE OF SICILY. Universal History. Paris, Debur

24 - DIODORE OF SICILY. Universal History. Paris, Debure l'aîné, 1737–1744. 7 volumes, in-12 format, in period full calf, with a decorated ribbed spine.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

[Beekeeping] DUCHET (François-Xavier). *Culture de

25 - [Beekeeping] DUCHET (François-Xavier). Culture des Abeilles or An Experimental and Rational Method for Making the Best Use of Bees by Constructing Hives Better Suited to Their Instincts, with a New Treatise on the Origin of Beeswax. Veney, published by P. A. Chenebie, 1771. One volume, in-12 format, in contemporary sheepskin, smooth spine with decorative embellishments, gilt fillet framing the covers. (4) ff., 344 pp.

Estimation

80 - 150 €

[Royal gift copy—Louis XVI] DUGUAY-TROUIN (René).

26 - [Royal gift copy—Louis XVI] DUGUAY-TROUIN (René). Recueil des combats de Duguay-Trouin. Paris: Sieur Le Gouaz, n.d. (ca. 1774). A large folio volume, in marbled sheepskin, bearing on the front cover, stamped in gold lettering, the inscription: “Presented by the King to Mr. Le Marié d’Aubigny”; the spine is plain and richly decorated. Scuffing and wear; slight water stain along the lower margin of 3 text leaves.

Estimation

1 000 - 1 500 €

DUPAIN DE MONTESSON (Louis-Charles). *Les Amusemen

27 - DUPAIN DE MONTESSON (Louis-Charles). Les Amusemens militaires (...). Paris, Guillaume Desprez, 1757. One volume, 8vo, in period sheepskin, with a decorated ribbed spine. XXIII, 402 pp., (1) f. Binding worn, three corners chipped, top cap damaged, paper slightly yellowed and soiled, tear without loss on one plate, restoration on the reverse of one plate, scattered foxing.

Estimation

50 - 80 €

[Emblems] THE IMAGE OF THE CROSS as depicted in th

28 - [Emblems] THE IMAGE OF THE CROSS as depicted in the ceremonies of the Holy Mass, together with the treasure of devotion to the sufferings of Our Lady of the Holy Cross, all enriched with beautiful illustrations. Paris, Chiquet, n.d. [second half of the 17th century]. One volume, 8vo, in a contemporary brown sheepskin binding, with an ornate ribbed spine. Scuffing, wear, damaged caps with cracks beginning at the hinges, and soiling. 86 pp., 14 unnumbered pp.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

EMILI (Paolo). The Ten Books on the Deeds of the F

29 - EMILI (Paolo). The Ten Books on the Deeds of the Franks by Paulus Aemilius of Verona, the most distinguished historian; and the Nine Books on the Deeds of the Gauls by Arnoldus Ferronis of Bordeaux, Royal Counselor, added to the history of Paulus Aemilius. Chronicon by J. Tilii on the Kings of the Franks, from Pharamund to Henry II. Paris, Michel de Vascosan, 1555. One volume in-8, contemporary brown calfskin, ribbed spine, covers decorated with a blind-stamped fillet border, a gilt fleur-de-lis

Estimation

150 - 200 €

[ILLUMINATIONS / CANON LAW] Double leaf from the *

30 - [ILLUMINATIONS / CANON LAW] Double leaf from the Constitutiones Clementinae of Pope Clement V: parchment, 46x27 cm, circa 1320–1340. Main text in the center in two columns, surrounded by glosses on all four sides. Written in brown ink, rubrics in red, footnotes in red or blue ink, filigree initials adorned with floral motifs and extended with scrollwork in blue, pink, gold, and white. Main chapters: excerpt from the Apostolic Constitution Ne Romani promulgated in 1311; *De Dolo et Contuma

Estimation

600 - 800 €

EXPILLY (Abbé Jean-Joseph d'). *La Topographie de

31 - EXPILLY (Abbé Jean-Joseph d'). La Topographie de l'Univers. Paris, Bauche, 1758. 2 volumes in-8, in full red morocco of the period, spine ribbed and decorated with fleurons and flowers (vol. I), and with fleurons, stars, and heraldic lions (vol. II), wide gilt lace framing the covers, central coat of arms, all edges gilt. (2) ff., XVI, 579 pp., (1) f. 12 pl.; XVI, 665 pp., (2) pp. of publisher’s catalog, 12 pl. Two corners slightly bumped, slight rubbing, some wear to the edges.

Estimation

300 - 500 €

[Militaria]. FEUQUIÈRES (Antoine de Pas, Marquis d

32 - [Militaria]. FEUQUIÈRES (Antoine de Pas, Marquis de). Memoirs […] containing his Maxims on War, & the Application of Examples to the Maxims. New edition, revised and corrected from the original, expanded with several substantial additions, along with a biography of the author provided by his brother, the Count de Feuquière, and enriched with plans and maps. London, Pierre Dunoyer, and Paris, Rollin fils, 1750. 4 volumes in-12, 19th-century wine-colored percaline, leather title label, coa

Estimation

80 - 120 €

[French Revolution] [FREY (Lucius Junius)] The Pol

33 - [French Revolution] [FREY (Lucius Junius)] The Political Adventures of Father Nicaise, or The Anti-Federalist. Paris: Les Marchands de Nouveautés, 1793. A 16mo pamphlet, 19th-century half-basane binding, smooth spine with decorative embellishments. 72 pp. Paper soiled.

Estimation

60 - 100 €

GAYA (Louis de). Treatise on Weapons, War Machines

34 - GAYA (Louis de). Treatise on Weapons, War Machines, Fireworks, Banners, and Ancient and Modern Military Instruments; Including How They Are Currently Used in Both French and Foreign Armies. Paris, Sébastien Cramoisy, 1678. One small 12mo volume, 19th-century half-shagreen with corner pieces, decorated ribbed spine, all edges gilt. Spine faded. (4) ff., 172 pp.

Estimation

50 - 80 €

[Egypt] [GOGUET (Antoine Yves) & FUGERE (Alex.

35 - [Egypt] [GOGUET (Antoine Yves) & FUGERE (Alex.-Conr.)]. On the Origin of Laws, the Arts, and the Sciences; and on Their Progress Among Ancient Peoples. Paris, Desaint & Saillant, 1758. 3 volumes in-4, contemporary marbled calf, decorated ribbed spine. XXVIII, 401 pp.; VIII, 438 pp.; VIII, 368 pp., (2) ff. Two cap bands missing, some scuffing and wear.

Estimation

150 - 250 €

[GUEVARA (Antonio de)]. *Libro Aureo*, on the Life

36 - [GUEVARA (Antonio de)]. Libro Aureo, on the Life and Letters of Marcus Aurelius, Emperor and Most Eloquent Orator. Antwerp, Juan Steelsio, 1550. A 12mo volume in a 19th-century full stiff vellum binding with a morocco title label. (18) ff. 542 pp., (5) ff. Binding soiled; water stains on the title page with a small loss in the upper margin that does not affect the text; paper slightly browned; faint water stains on the last two blank folios; endpaper of the second cover missing.

Estimation

150 - 200 €

[Manuscript - Militaria] GUISCHARDT (Charles). Exc

37 - [Manuscript - Militaria] GUISCHARDT (Charles). Excerpt from Military Memoirs on the Greeks and Romans. Compiled by Charles Guischard. No place, no date [second half of the 18th century]. A small quarto volume in a plain contemporary cardboard binding.

Estimation

120 - 180 €

GUYOT (Edme-Gilles). New Physical and Mathematical

38 - GUYOT (Edme-Gilles). New Physical and Mathematical Amusements [...] To which have been added their causes, their effects, the method of constructing them, and the enjoyment to be derived from them in order to amaze and pleasantly surprise. Paris, at the bookstore on Rue S. André-des-Arcs, 1799. 3 volumes in-8, full contemporary sheepskin, plain spine. XVI, 353 pp.; (2) ff., III, 380 pp.; (2) ff., 399 pp. Scuffing; a small tear in the paper at the lower corner of the half-title page of vol. II,

Estimation

120 - 180 €

HAITZE (Pierre-Joseph de). The Life of Nostradamus

39 - HAITZE (Pierre-Joseph de). The Life of Nostradamus. By Pierre Joseph. Aix, Widow of Charles David & Joseph David, 1712. One in-12 volume, grained sheepskin, ribbed spine, double gilt fillet framing the covers. XII, 186 pp. Binding scuffed, spine damaged at the top, joint of the front cover split (cover coming loose).

Estimation

120 - 180 €

[Emblems] KRAUSS (Johann Ulrich). Tapestries of th

40 - [Emblems] KRAUSS (Johann Ulrich). Tapestries of the King, Depicting the Four Elements and the Four Seasons [...] Königliche französische Tapezereÿen [...] Augsburg, Jacob Koppmayer, 1687. One folio volume, in late 19th-century havana full calf, with an ornate ribbed spine; cold-stamped decoration on the covers featuring fillets and a wide ornate scroll; spandrels studded with gilded fleurs-de-lis and fleurons at the corners; interior gilded lace (binding signed L. Guétant). Corner restoratio

Estimation

200 - 300 €

LA CROIX (Jean-François de). Historical Dictionary

41 - LA CROIX (Jean-François de). Historical Dictionary of Memorable Sieges and Battles in Ancient and Modern History, or Military Anecdotes of All Peoples. Paris, Vincent, 1771. 3 volumes in-12. 3 volumes in-12, contemporary sheepskin, decorated ribbed spine. XXXII, 670 pp.; (1) folio, 702 pp.; (1) folio, 472 pp., 352 pp., (1) folio of errata. Spines rubbed and worn, two cap bands damaged, paper slightly browned and soiled.

Estimation

60 - 80 €

LA FONTAINE (Jean de). Tales and Short Stories in

42 - LA FONTAINE (Jean de). Tales and Short Stories in Verse. No place, no publisher, 1777. 2 volumes, in-8, red half-maroquin with corner caps, highly decorated ribbed spine, gilt head (binding signed E. Pouget). Corners slightly worn, rare foxing, a few faint stains.

Estimation

100 - 200 €

LABAT (Jean-Baptiste). New Account of West Africa:

43 - LABAT (Jean-Baptiste). New Account of West Africa: containing an accurate description of Senegal and the regions located between Cap-Blanc and the Serrelionne River, extending more than 300 leagues inland. The Natural History of these Regions, the Various Nations Settled There, Their Religions and Customs. With an Account of the Past and Present State of the Companies Engaged in Trade There. Paris, Pierre-François Giffard, 1728. 5 volumes in-12, contemporary brown sheepskin, decorated ribbed sp

Estimation

500 - 800 €

LE BEAU (Charles), then AMEILHON (Hubert). History

44 - LE BEAU (Charles), then AMEILHON (Hubert). History of the Late Roman Empire, Beginning with Constantine the Great. Paris, Desaint et Saillant, 1757–1781. 22 in-12 volumes (Vol. I–XXII), in period full calf, with decorated ribbed spines. Leather endpapers.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

LE BLOND (Guillaume). Treatise on the Attack of Fo

45 - LE BLOND (Guillaume). Treatise on the Attack of Fortifications. Paris, Ch. Ant. Jombert, 1762. One volume, 8vo, 19th-century half-calf, smooth spine decorated with gilded romantic metalwork. XXII, 473 pp. Scattered foxing.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

LE BLOND (Guillaume). Elements of Fortification, c

46 - LE BLOND (Guillaume). Elements of Fortification, containing a systematic treatise on the construction of fortifications; the systems of the most famous engineers; and the layout of redoubts, field forts, etc. Paris, Jombert, 1775. One volume, in-8, in period calfskin, with an ornate ribbed spine. (2) ff., 96 pp., 413 pp., (2) ff. Wear and tear; worn edges.

Estimation

150 - 200 €

LE FRANCOIS (Abbé A.). A Concise and Easy Method f

47 - LE FRANCOIS (Abbé A.). A Concise and Easy Method for Learning Geography (...). Paris, Nyon fils, 1751. One in-12 volume, in period sheepskin, with an ornamented ribbed spine. (16) ff., 552 pp. Damage along the edge of one map.

Estimation

50 - 80 €

[Illuminated manuscript Book of Hours] OFFICIUM BE

48 - [Illuminated manuscript Book of Hours] OFFICIUM BEATÆ MARIÆ VIRGINIS SECUNDUM USUM ECCLESIÆ ROMANÆ, CUM CALENDARIO. France, probably Paris, circa 1515–1525. Manuscript in Latin on parchment, 136 folios (13.4 × 8.5 cm) in 20-line format. 18th-century red morocco leather binding, richly decorated ribbed spine, covers framed by a wide gold lace border with small ironwork, all edges gilt; havana calfskin slipcase decorated with gold friezes.

Estimation

15 000 - 20 000 €

LUCAIN. *De bello civili libri decem* (...). Lyon,

49 - LUCAIN. De bello civili libri decem (...). Lyon, heirs of Sébastien Gryphe, 1561. One volume, 8vo, 19th-century bronze-green half-maroquin, with a decorated ribbed spine. 269 pp.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

MANNESSON MALLET (Allain). *Les travaux de Mars ou

50 - MANNESSON MALLET (Allain). Les travaux de Mars ou l'Art de la guerre (...). Amsterdam: Henri Desbordes, 1696. 3 volumes, in-8, contemporary sheepskin, decorated ribbed spine. Title page and frontispiece, (13) leaves, 372 pages, (3) leaves; title page and frontispiece, (7) ff., 342 pp., (2) ff.; title page and frontispiece, (7) ff., 387 pp., (4) ff.

Estimation

500 - 800 €

[Coptic Manuscript - Egypt]. Coptic-Arabic liturgi

51 - [Coptic Manuscript - Egypt]. Coptic-Arabic liturgical manuscript. Egypt, probably 17th–18th century. One volume, approx. 16.5 x 26 cm, in period full leather binding; the covers are cold-embossed with multiple fillet borders and a central medallion stamped with an interlaced design. This manuscript shows signs of repeated use: a battered binding, split internal hinges, loose stitching, numerous restorations to the leaves, missing sections, and soiling. 219 handwritten folios.

Estimation

200 - 300 €

MARIGNY (Abbé de). History of the Arabs Under the

52 - MARIGNY (Abbé de). History of the Arabs Under the Rule of the Caliphs. Paris: Estienne, Desaint & Saillant, Herissant, 1750. 4 volumes, in-12 format, contemporary calfskin, decorated ribbed spine. (2) ff., LIV, (4) ff., 460 pp.; (2) ff., 535 pp.; (2) ff., 504 pp., (10) ff.; (2) ff., 480 pp., (2) ff. Leather endpapers, matching the headband of Volume I.

Estimation

150 - 200 €

MAUBERT de GOUVEST (Jean-Henry). Military Memoirs

53 - MAUBERT de GOUVEST (Jean-Henry). Military Memoirs on the Ancients. Or a Detailed Account of Everything the Ancients Wrote Regarding the Art of War. The Hague, Henri Constapel, 1762. 2 in-12 volumes, contemporary sheepskin, decorated ribbed spine. (4) ff., 233 pp.; (1) f., 248 pp. Two cap bands missing; trace of a former label at the top of the spine of vol. I; worn corners.

Estimation

60 - 80 €

[Russia] [MAUVILLON (Éléazar de)]. History of Pete

54 - [Russia] [MAUVILLON (Éléazar de)]. History of Peter I, known as “the Great,” Emperor of All Russia, King of Siberia, Kazan, and Astrakhan, Grand Duke of Muscovy, etc. Enriched with battle plans and medals. Amsterdam & Leipzig, Arkstée & Merkus, 1742. 3 volumes in-12, contemporary brown calfskin, decorated ribbed spine. Frontispiece, (13) folios, 464 pp.; frontispiece, (1) folio, 404 pp.; frontispiece, (1) folio, 504 pp.

Estimation

120 - 180 €

[MENON]. *La Cuisinière Bourgeoise*, followed by *

55 - [MENON]. La Cuisinière Bourgeoise, followed by L'Office, for the use of all those involved in household expenses, containing instructions on how to identify, prepare, and serve all kinds of meats. New edition, expanded to include several of the latest stews and various recipes for liqueurs. Paris, published by the Associated Booksellers, 1786. One volume, 12mo, in period sheepskin, with a smooth, decorated spine. (3) ff., 372 pp. Top cap missing; wear on the title label.

Estimation

60 - 100 €

MONTESQUIEU (Charles-Louis de Secondat). Reflectio

56 - MONTESQUIEU (Charles-Louis de Secondat). Reflections on the Causes of the Greatness of the Romans and Their Decline. Amsterdam, Jaques Desbordes, 1734. One in-12 volume, in period calfskin, with a decorated ribbed spine. (2) ff., 277 pp., (1) f. of errata.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

[MONTJOIE (C.F.L. Ventre de La Touloubre, known as

57 - [MONTJOIE (C.F.L. Ventre de La Touloubre, known as Galard de)]. History of the Conspiracy of Louis-Philippe-Joseph d’Orléans, First Prince of the Blood, Duke of Orléans, of Chartres [...] nicknamed “Egalité.” By the author of The History of the Conspiracy of Maximilien Robespierre. Paris, n.p., 1796. 3 volumes in-8, contemporary full calf, decorated ribbed spine. (2) ff., XVI, 304 pp.; (2) ff., 392 pp.; (2) ff., 304 pp., 8 pp., 4 pp.

Estimation

80 - 120 €

[America] [MOREAU (Jacob-Nicolas)]. Memorandum con

58 - [America] [MOREAU (Jacob-Nicolas)]. Memorandum containing a summary of the facts with supporting documents (...). Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1756. One in-12 volume, in contemporary fawn calfskin, ribbed spine decorated with grotesque motifs, triple fillet framing the covers. VIII, 275 pp.

Estimation

200 - 300 €

NECKER (Jacques). On the Administration of France’

59 - NECKER (Jacques). On the Administration of France’s Finances. S.l.s.n. [Paris], 1785. 3 volumes, in-8, in period full calf, with decorated raised spine. VIII, 292 pp.; IV, 476 pp.; (1) f., IV, 407 pp.

Estimation

80 - 120 €

[Dream Interpretation] [Card Reading] [Lottery]. T

60 - [Dream Interpretation] [Card Reading] [Lottery]. THE TRUE BOOK OF DREAMS, with instructions on how to interpret them and play the lottery to win for sure, by precisely following the ninety numbers of the Figures that foretell good fortune; preceded by instructions on how to draw the cards yourself without making a mistake, just as the Egyptians and Bohemians have done to this day. Paris, from the Imprimerie d’Égypte, located in Paris across from the former Opera House, 11 Boulevard Martin, 17

Estimation

100 - 150 €

OZANAM (Jacques). Treatise on Fortification, conta

61 - OZANAM (Jacques). Treatise on Fortification, containing ancient and modern methods for the construction and defense of fortified towns, and the manner of attacking them, explained in greater detail than has been done to date. Paris, Jombert, 1694. Paris, Jean Jombert, 1694. One in-8 volume, ivory vellum with flaps, red leather title label. Frontispiece, (11) folios, 256 pages. Old bookplates overprinted on the title page.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

PALLAS (Pierre Simon). Travels of Mr. P. S. Pallas

62 - PALLAS (Pierre Simon). Travels of Mr. P. S. Pallas in Various Provinces of the Russian Empire and in Northern Asia. Translated from the German by Gauthier de la Peyronie. Paris, Lagrange then Maradan, 1788–1793 and Year II [Atlas]. 5 volumes in-4, and a small folio atlas, modern half-calf, smooth spine, title label in red morocco (binding signed Ateliers Laurenchet). (2) ff., XXXII, 773 pp., (3) pp. of errata—(2) ff., 550 pp.; (1) p. of errata—(2) ff., 491 pp., (1) p. of errata—(2) ff.,

Estimation

600 - 800 €

[Medicine] [PERSON (Claude)]. New Elements of Rati

63 - [Medicine] [PERSON (Claude)]. New Elements of Rational Anatomy. Paris, Desaint & Saillant, 1749. One volume, 8vo, in contemporary sheepskin, with a decorated ribbed spine. (1) f., 4 pp., XV, 350 pp., (1) f., (2) ff. Small tear in the leather on the back cover.

Estimation

50 - 80 €

[PLUCHE (Abbé Noël-Antoine)]. *Le Spectacle de la

64 - [PLUCHE (Abbé Noël-Antoine)]. Le Spectacle de la nature, ou entretiens sur les particularités de l'histoire naturelle. Paris: Veuve Estienne & Jean Desaint, later Veuve Estienne & Fils, 1732–1750. 8 sets in 9 in-12 volumes (Vol. VIII in 2 parts), in full contemporary calfskin, with a decorated ribbed spine. Some wear to the top caps.

Estimation

200 - 300 €

[Policies Concerning Black People]. Declaration by

65 - [Policies Concerning Black People]. Declaration by the King Regarding Policies Concerning Black People. Issued at Versailles on August 9, 1777. Registered with Parliament on August 27, 1777. Paris: P.-G. Simon, Printer to Parliament, 1777. Unbound quarto, 8 pp.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

POPE (Alexander). Miscellaneous Works Translated f

66 - POPE (Alexander). Miscellaneous Works Translated from the English. New edition, considerably expanded. Amsterdam, Leipzig, Arkstée & Merkus, 1754. 6 in-12 volumes, in contemporary fawn full calf, decorated ribbed spine, triple gilt fillet framing the covers, all edges gilt. Cap bands damaged, some wear, scattered foxing.

Estimation

80 - 140 €

[THE TRIAL OF LOUIS XVI] [Manuscript]. Roll calls

67 - [THE TRIAL OF LOUIS XVI] [Manuscript]. Roll calls from the Trial of Louis XVI. One in-4 volume, in period full calf, ribbed spine with title: Procés de Louis XVI - Vol. V. Top cap damaged, some leather wear.

Estimation

2 000 - 3 000 €

A mock-up collection of 3 rare 16th-century texts

68 - A mock-up collection of 3 rare 16th-century texts bound together in an 8vo volume, soft full vellum, handwritten title on the spine, traces of lacing. The third text is trimmed short at the top margin.

Estimation

120 - 180 €

[Binding with coat of arms] [Port-Royal] A collect

69 - [Binding with coat of arms] [Port-Royal] A collection of 29 engraved plates relating to the abbey and the nuns of Port-Royal. Date: first half of the 18th century. One in-8 volume, in period brown sheepskin, ribbed spine, coat of arms centered on the covers. Cap bands missing, adhesive at the bottom of the spine, plates soiled, worn, with small tears, particularly along the edges; old reinforcements on the spine.

Estimation

120 - 180 €

[French Revolution] [Estates-General] A composite

70 - [French Revolution] [Estates-General] A composite collection of 98 documents relating to the Estates-General and the early days of the French Revolution. 1789–1790. 3 in-8 volumes titled “Affaires du Temps,” in period calfskin, with decorated raised bands on the spine. Some wear to the leather.

Estimation

400 - 600 €

ROLLIN (Charles). Ancient History of the Egyptians

71 - ROLLIN (Charles). Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes, Persians, Macedonians, and Greeks. Paris, Vve Estienne, 1740–1743. 13 tomes in 14 volumes (volume 11 in 2 parts), full period calfskin, decorated ribbed spine, embossed frieze framing the covers.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

ROLLIN (Charles), later CREVIER. A History of Rome

72 - ROLLIN (Charles), later CREVIER. A History of Rome from the Founding of Rome to the Battle of Actium; that is, up to the end of the Republic. Paris, Vve Estienne et Fils, 1741–1748. 16 in-12 volumes, contemporary calfskin, decorated ribbed spines. Some damage to the top caps.

Estimation

120 - 180 €

ROZARD (Johann Claude de). *New French Fortificati

73 - ROZARD (Johann Claude de). New French Fortifications, in which the construction of fortified positions is discussed, along with an explanation of Marshal de Vauban’s three systems, how to attack and defend fortresses, how to encamp armies in line and during sieges, and how to deploy troops in battle and lead them into combat, whether on open ground or in the defense of entrenchments. Nuremberg, Jean George Lochner, 1731. 2 parts in one in-4 volume, contemporary brown sheepskin, decorated rib

Estimation

200 - 300 €

[Russia] [VOLTAIRE]. History of the Russian Empire

74 - [Russia] [VOLTAIRE]. History of the Russian Empire under Peter the Great, by the author of the History of Charles XII. No place, no publisher, [Geneva, Cramer], 1761–1763. 2 volumes in-12, contemporary full calf, decorated ribbed spine. Small loss of leather on the second cover of vol. II. XLVIII, 379 pp.; XXIV, 334 pp.

Estimation

50 - 80 €

SCUDERY (Madeleine de). *Conversations on Various

75 - SCUDERY (Madeleine de). Conversations on Various Subjects. Fifth edition. Amsterdam, Daniel Du Fresne, 1686. 2 volumes in one in-12 volume, 19th-century havana calf, spine with 4 raised bands, triple fillet framing the covers, marbled edges. Frontispiece, (13) ff., 175 pp.; 210 pp.

Estimation

80 - 120 €

[Italy] [Geology] SPALLANZANI (Abbot Lazarro). Tra

76 - [Italy] [Geology] SPALLANZANI (Abbot Lazarro). Travels in the Two Sicilies and in Certain Parts of the Apennines. Paris: Maradan, Year VIII [1799]. 6 tomes in 3 in-8 volumes, full post-tanned sheepskin.

Estimation

150 - 250 €

SULLY (Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of). Memoirs of

77 - SULLY (Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of). Memoirs of Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully, Chief Minister to Henry the Great, arranged and annotated by M.L.D.L.D.L. London, n.p., 1745. 8 volumes in-12, in full period calf, with an ornate ribbed spine.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

VAUBAN (Sébastien Le Prestre, Marquis de) *Treatis

78 - VAUBAN (Sébastien Le Prestre, Marquis de) Treatise on the Defense of Fortified Places. Paris: Jombert, 1769. One in-8 volume, 19th-century full sheepskin binding, plain spine with decorative embellishments. XVI, (2) ff., 334 pp., (1) f.

Estimation

150 - 200 €

VELLY (Paul-François), VILLARET (Claude), GARNIER

79 - VELLY (Paul-François), VILLARET (Claude), GARNIER (Jean-Jacques). History of France, from the Establishment of the Monarchy to Louis XIV. Paris: Saillant; Nyon: Desaint, 1770–1786. 15 in-4 volumes, in contemporary full calf, with decorated ribbed spines.

Estimation

140 - 200 €

VERTOT (Abbé de). History of the Revolutions in Sw

80 - VERTOT (Abbé de). History of the Revolutions in Sweden, Showing the Changes That Have Taken Place in That Kingdom Regarding Religion and Government. Third edition. Paris, François Barrois, 1722. 2 volumes in-12, full fawn calfskin, decorated ribbed spine. (8) ff., 385 pp., (2) ff.; (1) f., 346 pp.

Estimation

50 - 80 €

VOITURE (Vincent de). The Conversations of Monsieu

81 - VOITURE (Vincent de). The Conversations of Monsieur de Voiture and Monsieur Costar. Paris, Augustin Courbé, 1654. One volume, in-4, modern imitation half-calf, with a decorated ribbed spine (binding by Atelier Laurenchet). Water stains on the lower portions of the first 11 folios.

Estimation

80 - 140 €

ABOUT (Edmond). *Le Nez d'un notaire*. Paris, Calm

82 - ABOUT (Edmond). Le Nez d'un notaire. Paris, Calmann Lévy, 1886. One in-8 volume, half-maroquin with corner pieces, spine with 5 raised bands decorated with small metal fittings, gilt head, covers and spine preserved. Pinholes on the covers; otherwise, the interior is in pristine condition.

Estimation

50 - 80 €

[French Guiana] AYMÉ (Jean-Jacques). The Deportati

83 - [French Guiana] AYMÉ (Jean-Jacques). The Deportation and Shipwreck of J.J. Aymé, Former Legislator; Followed by A Portrait of the Life and Death of the Deportees, Upon His Departure from French Guiana, with Some Observations on This Colony and on the Blacks. Paris, Maradan, n.d. [1800]. One volume, in-8, half-basane with corner pieces. 269 pp., (13) ff. of tables. Some scuffing on the covers; corner loss of paper on the half-title and title pages.

Estimation

120 - 180 €

BARROW (John). A Voyage to Cochinchina, via the is

84 - BARROW (John). A Voyage to Cochinchina, via the islands of Madeira, Tenerife, and Cape Verde, Brazil, and the island of Java, containing new and authentic information on the natural and civil conditions of these various countries; accompanied by the Official Account of a Journey to the Land of the Boushouanas, in the Interior of Southern Africa. Paris, François Buisson, 1807. 2 volumes in-8, full sheepskin from the first half of the 19th century. XIV, 406 pp., (1) f.; 408 pp. Some scuffs on the

Estimation

100 - 150 €

BARROW (John) A Journey to China, Supplementing Lo

85 - BARROW (John) A Journey to China, Supplementing Lord Macartney’s Journey; containing observations and descriptions made during the author’s stay at the imperial palace of Yuen-Min-Yuen, and while traveling through the Chinese Empire from Beijing to Canton. . . Followed by the account of the embassy sent to Beijing in 1719 by Peter I, Emperor of Russia: translated from English, with notes, by J. Castéra. Paris, F. Buisson, Year XIII (1805). XVI, 32 pp. of publisher’s catalog, 462 pp.; (2)f

Estimation

100 - 150 €

BERNARDIN de SAINT-PIERRE (Jacques-Henri). Works—P

86 - BERNARDIN de SAINT-PIERRE (Jacques-Henri). Works—Posthumous Works. Edited by L. Aimé-Martin. Paris, Lefèvre, 1833. 2 volumes, large 8vo, cherry-colored half-shagreen with corner pieces, smooth spine decorated lengthwise with special romantic animal-shaped metal fittings (binding signed GERMAIN-SIMIER). Scattered foxing.

Estimation

50 - 80 €

BLANCHARD (Pierre). *The Young Traveler in the Fou

87 - BLANCHARD (Pierre). The Young Traveler in the Four Parts of the World. Paris: Le Prieur, 1809. 6 in-12 volumes, in period half-basane. Spine damage; 1 restored plate.

Estimation

60 - 100 €

[BOUILLÉ (Louis-Joseph-Amour, Marquis de)]. The Pr

88 - [BOUILLÉ (Louis-Joseph-Amour, Marquis de)]. The Private, Political, and Military Life of Prince Henry of Prussia, Brother of Frederick II. Paris: Delaunay, 1809. One in-8 volume, in contemporary root-stained sheepskin. X, 351 pp.

Estimation

50 - 80 €

[Cartography] Set of 5 engraved and mounted maps:

89 - [Cartography] Set of 5 engraved and mounted maps:

Estimation

100 - 150 €

CHAMBE (Émile). Christian Goël. Lyon, Dizain &

90 - CHAMBE (Émile). Christian Goël. Lyon, Dizain & Richard, 1891. One in-8 volume, red half-maroquin with corner pieces, double gilt fillets, decorated ribbed spine, gilt head, covers preserved (L. Magnin, bound in Lyon).

Estimation

80 - 120 €

CHAMPFLEURY (HUSSON (Jules), known as). *The Earth

91 - CHAMPFLEURY (HUSSON (Jules), known as). The Earthenware Violin. New edition. Foreword by the author. Paris, L. Conquet, 1885. One in-12 volume, mahogany half-maroquin with corner pieces, spine with 5 raised bands decorated with gilded violins, gilt head, original blue covers preserved (binding signed V. CHAMPS). Spine slightly faded, minor soiling on the binding, interior in excellent condition.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

CLARETIE (Jules) Camille Desmoulins - Lucile Desmo

92 - CLARETIE (Jules) Camille Desmoulins - Lucile Desmoulins - A Study of the Dantonists Based on New and Unpublished Documents. Paris, E. Plon & Cie, 1875. One volume, in-8 format, red half-maroquin with corner pieces, spine with faux raised bands adorned with gilt metal fittings, gilt head, covers preserved (binding signed by Marius MAGNIN). (3) ff., 492 pp. Scattered foxing.

Estimation

80 - 120 €

CIVIL CODE of the French. Original and only offici

93 - CIVIL CODE of the French. Original and only official edition. Paris, printed by the Republic, Year XII – 1804. One in-8 volume, in period sheepskin. (2) ff., 436 pp. Scuffing, wear, rounded corners, title label missing, trace of moisture in the top margin of the second part of the volume.

Estimation

80 - 150 €

[Medicine] COLON (François). History of the Introd

94 - [Medicine] COLON (François). History of the Introduction and Progress of Vaccination in France. Paris, Le Normant, 1801. One in-8 volume, full post-cowhide. (3) ff., X, 272 pp. Endpapers.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

COOK (James). First Voyage Around the World, Made

95 - COOK (James). First Voyage Around the World, Made in 1768, 1769, 1770, and 1771 (...) [Followed by:] Second Voyage Around the World, and to the Regions of the South Pole, Undertaken in 1772, 1773, 1774, and 1775 (...) Followed by: Third Voyage Around the World, along the Northwest Coast of America, the Northeast Coast of Asia, and to the Regions of the North Pole; undertaken in 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, and 1780...Paris, published by the widow of Lepetit, Year XII—1804. 12 in-12 volumes, in per

Estimation

100 - 150 €

[CORMATIN (Pierre Dezoteux, known as Baron de)]. J

96 - [CORMATIN (Pierre Dezoteux, known as Baron de)]. Journey of the Former Duke of Châtelet to Portugal, containing interesting details about its colonies, the Lisbon earthquake, Mr. Pombal, and the court; revised, corrected against the manuscript, and expanded with notes on the current situation of that kingdom and its colonies, by J.Fr. Bourgoing [...]. Paris, Arthus-Bertrand, 1808. 2 volumes in-8, full sheepskin, smooth spine with decoration. (2) ff., VIII, 268 pp.; (2) ff., 260 pp., 32 pp. of p

Estimation

80 - 150 €

[Religious Costumes] Costumi della Corte Pontifici

97 - [Religious Costumes] Costumi della Corte Pontificia - Costumi degli Ordini Religiosi. Rome, G. Antonelli, n.d. (ca. 1840/50). 2 in-16 albums (approx. 11.5 × 8.5 cm), bound in leporello style, in plain cardboard covers by the publisher—one red, the other blue—each preserved in its matching slipcase (showing signs of wear).

Estimation

120 - 180 €

DAUDET (Alphonse). *L'Évangéliste*. A Parisian Nov

98 - DAUDET (Alphonse). L'Évangéliste. A Parisian Novel. Paris: Dentu, 1883. One in-12 volume, half-shagreen with post-bound corners; covers and spine preserved. A fine copy.

Estimation

180 - 250 €

DAUDET (Alphonse). *La petite Paroisse*. Paris: Al

99 - DAUDET (Alphonse). La petite Paroisse. Paris: Alphonse Lemerre, 1895. One in-12 volume, black half-maroquin with corner pieces, spine with 5 raised bands, gilt head, covers and spine preserved (binding signed D.H. Mercher).

Estimation

150 - 200 €

DAUDET (Alphonse). Sapho. Paris, Armand Magnier, 1

100 - DAUDET (Alphonse). Sapho. Paris, Armand Magnier, 1897. An 8vo volume, in parma half-maroquin with corner caps, gilt fillets, a smooth spine decorated with gilt and mosaic motifs, and a gilt head; cover and spine preserved (binding by Lucien Magnin). Some scuffing and a few scattered foxing spots.

Estimation

80 - 120 €

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