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[Manuscript] [Empire] DEMANCHE (Jean-Louis). Accou

101 - [Manuscript] [Empire] DEMANCHE (Jean-Louis). Account of My Captivity in Spain. One volume, in-8 format, bound in red chagrin, with a ribbed spine adorned with gold lettering; the title is gilded on the front cover and framed by corner fleurons. Unpaginated (128 handwritten pages).

Estimation

€300 - 500

DESPERTHES (J. L.). History of Shipwreck Survivors

102 - DESPERTHES (J. L.). History of Shipwreck Survivors, or a Collection of the Most Interesting Accounts of Shipwrecks, Wintering at Sea, Abandonments, Fires, and Other Fatal Events That Have Occurred at Sea. New edition [...] by J.B.B. Eyriès. Paris, Louis Tenré, 1832. 3 in-12 volumes, period grained sheepskin, smooth decorated spine, gilt frieze framing the covers. A few scuffs.

Estimation

€60 - 80

DORAT (Claude Joseph). *Les Baisers*, preceded by

103 - DORAT (Claude Joseph). Les Baisers, preceded by the month of May, a poem. Rouen, J. Lemonnyer, 1880. One volume, 8vo, burgundy morocco, ribbed spine decorated with small iron motifs and gilt fillets, triple gilt fillet framing the covers, double gilt fillets on the headbands and footbands, all edges gilt [binding signed CHAMBOLLE-DURU]. Waterstains.

Estimation

€100 - 150

DOUCET (Jérôme). Tales of the Spinner. Paris, Ch.

104 - DOUCET (Jérôme). Tales of the Spinner. Paris, Ch. Tallandier, [1900]. One small in-4 volume, paperback with an illustrated cloth-bound cover, and one follow-up volume in loose-leaf format; the set comes in a slipcase and a post-1900 case, with a brown morocco title label.

Estimation

€100 - 150

EDLIN (Abraham). The Art of Breadmaking, and Theor

105 - EDLIN (Abraham). The Art of Breadmaking, and Theoretical and Practical Observations on the Analysis and Synthesis of Wheat,... Paris, J.J. Paschoud; Geneva, from the same publisher, 1811.

Estimation

€80 - 120

[Egypt] Memoirs on Egypt published during General

106 - [Egypt] Memoirs on Egypt published during General Bonaparte’s campaigns in Years VI and VII. Paris, Printed by P. Didot the Elder, Year VIII [1800]. One volume, in-8, in period calfskin with natural grain, smooth spine with decorative embellishments, and triple gilt fillets framing the covers. VIII, 411 pp., 2 pl.

Estimation

€100 - 150

ENNE (Francis). Based on *Nature*. Brussels: Henry

107 - ENNE (Francis). Based on Nature. Brussels: Henry Kistemaeckers, 1879. One in-16 volume, brown Jansenist morocco, spine with 5 raised bands, all edges gilt, wide gilt lace framing the endpapers (binding signed by Louis GUÉTANT). A small crack at one jaw, 1 cm long.

Estimation

€40 - 70

[Entomology]. Atlas of Insects, consisting of 110

108 - [Entomology]. Atlas of Insects, consisting of 110 plates, depicting most of the insects described in the Manual of Natural History and the Manual of Entomology. Paris, Roret, n.d. (ca. 1840). One in-12 volume, in a full contemporary pink cardboard binding with a leather title label. Binding scuffed, spine faded. 30 pp., 110 plates.

Estimation

€60 - 100

ESTIENNE (Henri). A Defense of Herodotus (A Satire

109 - ESTIENNE (Henri). A Defense of Herodotus (A Satire on 16th-Century Society). Paris, Isidore Liseux, 1879. 2 volumes, in-8, dark green half-maroquin with corner pieces, spine with 5 raised bands, gilt head, preserved vellum covers (binding signed David). XLVIII, 431 pp. and 505 pp.

Estimation

€80 - 120

[Botany] FORSYTH (William). Treatise on the Cultiv

110 - [Botany] FORSYTH (William). Treatise on the Cultivation of Fruit Trees [...] Translated from the English with notes by J.P. Pictet-Mallet of Geneva. Paris: Bossange, Masson, and Besson, 1805. One in-8 volume, half-basane with corner pieces. (2) ff., XXX, 384 pp.

Estimation

€60 - 80

GAUTIER (Théophile). *Le Petit chien de la marquis

111 - GAUTIER (Théophile). Le Petit chien de la marquise. Paris, L. Conquet, 1893. One in-12 volume, royal blue morocco, spine with raised bands richly decorated, double framing on the covers with a triple fillet and three fillets adorned with laurel twists and fleurons at the corners, all edges gilt, interior framing with rich gilt lace, covers preserved (binding signed MARIUS MICHEL).

Estimation

€200 - 300

[GAY (Sophie)]. *The Physiology of Ridicule, or A

112 - [GAY (Sophie)]. The Physiology of Ridicule, or A Series of Observations by a Society of Ridiculous People. Third edition. Paris: Ch. Vimont, 1833. 2 volumes, in-8, contemporary half-calf, smooth spine. Foxing.

Estimation

€50 - 80

GENLIS (Stéphanie Félicité de Crest de Saint-Aubin

113 - GENLIS (Stéphanie Félicité de Crest de Saint-Aubin, Countess of). Unpublished Memoirs (...) on the 18th Century and the French Revolution, from 1756 to the Present. Paris, Ladvocat, 1825. 10 in-8 volumes, half tan sheepskin, plain spine with decorative lettering. Spine faded.

Estimation

€200 - 300

Francesco de GOYA Y LUCIENTES (1746–1828). *Lo peo

113-2 - Francesco de GOYA Y LUCIENTES (1746–1828). Lo peor es pedir. Plate 55 from The Disasters of War. Madrid, Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando, 1863. First edition.

Estimation

€300 - 500

GRASSET (Eugène). *The Story of the Four Sons of A

114 - GRASSET (Eugène). The Story of the Four Sons of Aymon. Paris: H. Launette, 1883.A quarto volume, in garnet shagreen, front cover adorned with a gilt plate reproducing the title page, spine decorated with gilt floral motifs, gilt head (rebound by Ch. Magnier). Spine slightly faded, back cover partially sun-faded, scattered foxing.

Estimation

€200 - 300

[Egypt] GROBERT (Jacques-François-Louis). Descript

115 - [Egypt] GROBERT (Jacques-François-Louis). Description of the Pyramids of Giza, the City of Cairo, and Its Surroundings. Paris, Logeriot-Petitet & Rémont, Year IX [1800–1801]. One volume, in-4 format, in contemporary marbled sheepskin, smooth spine decorated with grotesque metal fittings. (3) ff., 160 pp., 6 plates. Spine partially split, cap ends missing, scuff marks, restoration on the reverse of one plate.

Estimation

€200 - 300

[Binding with coat of arms] HALEVY (Ludovic). The

116 - [Binding with coat of arms] HALEVY (Ludovic). The Cardinal Family. Paris, Calmann Lévy, 1883. A square in-12 volume, full coral morocco, double gilt fillets and gilt coat of arms on the covers, wide gilt interior lace, gilt edges, cover and spine preserved, edged slipcase (binding signed M. LORTIC). (2) ff. 210 pp., (1) f.

Estimation

€120 - 180

HELYOT (R.P.) A Brief History and Illustrated Cost

117 - HELYOT (R.P.) A Brief History and Illustrated Costumes of the Monastic, Religious, and Military Orders of Both Sexes Established Since the Beginnings of Christianity (...) Paris, Parent-Desbarres, 1837. 2 volumes, in-4 format, in brown half-basane.

Estimation

€120 - 180

HOUSSAYE (Arsène). *Voyage à ma fenêtre*. Paris: L

118 - HOUSSAYE (Arsène). Voyage à ma fenêtre. Paris: Lecou, n.d. [1851]. One volume, in-4 format, in post-brown half-maroquin with corner pieces, smooth spine decorated with romantic metalwork, gilt head, illustrated covers and spine preserved (binding signed by Alfred Farez). Scattered foxing

Estimation

€40 - 70

HUBER (Pierre). Research on the Habits of Native A

119 - HUBER (Pierre). Research on the Habits of Native Ants. Paris and Geneva, J.J. Paschoud, 1810. One volume, in-8, in contemporary sheepskin, smooth spine with decorative lettering, gilt frieze framing the covers. XIII, (1) f., 328 pp. + 2 plates, unmounted. Scuff marks.

Estimation

€60 - 100

[Beekeeping] HUBER (François). New Observations on

120 - [Beekeeping] HUBER (François). New Observations on Bees. Paris and Geneva, J.J. Paschoud, 1814. 2 in-8 volumes, contemporary sheepskin, plain spine with decoration, gilt frieze framing the covers. (2) ff., 362 pp., 2 plates (separate); (2) ff., 479 pp., (2) ff., 12 plates (separate). Leather-bound.

Estimation

€200 - 300

LABÉ (Louise). Works by Lovïze Labé Lionnoize. Lyo

121 - LABÉ (Louise). Works by Lovïze Labé Lionnoize. Lyon, Durand and Perrin, 1824. One volume, in-8 format, in a modern midnight-blue half-basane binding, with the original plain pink cover preserved. LXX, (1) f., 326 pp., (1) f.

Estimation

€50 - 80

LABORDE (Alexandre de). A Descriptive Itinerary of

122 - LABORDE (Alexandre de). A Descriptive Itinerary of Spain, and a Basic Overview of the Various Branches of Administration and Industry in That Kingdom. Paris, H. Nicolle and Le Normant, 1809. 5 volumes and an atlas in-8, full contemporary sheepskin, smooth spine with decorative lettering. Scuffing, small wormholes.

Estimation

€200 - 300

LAVEDAN (Henri). *Les Marionnettes*. Paris: Calman

123 - LAVEDAN (Henri). Les Marionnettes. Paris: Calmann-Lévy, 1895. One in-8 volume, modern full leather, smooth spine with decoration, gilt and embossed friezes on the covers, original half-leather binding preserved.

Estimation

€50 - 80

[Brittany] LE GONIDEC (Jean-François). Celtic-Bret

124 - [Brittany] LE GONIDEC (Jean-François). Celtic-Breton or Breton-French Dictionary. Angoulême, François Trémeau, 1821. One in-8 volume, in period root-tanned sheepskin, smooth spine with decorative lettering. XXIII, 460 pp., (1) folio of errata. Two worn corners.

Estimation

€60 - 100

[Empire] [Spanish and Portuguese Campaign] LE NOBL

125 - [Empire] [Spanish and Portuguese Campaign] LE NOBLE (Pierre-Madeleine). Memoirs on the French Military Operations in Galicia, Portugal, and the Tagus Valley in 1809, under the Command of Marshal Soult, Duke of Dalmatia. Paris, Barrois l'Ainé, 1821. One text volume in-8, in period half-basane, and 1 folio atlas in the publisher’s printed cover. Horizontal fold. Scuffing, handwritten pencil annotations on the ranks, scattered foxing spots.

Estimation

€120 - 180

[Mycology]. LEUBA (Fritz). Edible Mushrooms and th

126 - [Mycology]. LEUBA (Fritz). Edible Mushrooms and the Poisonous Species with Which They Might Be Confused. 54 chromolithographic plates. Neuchâtel, Delachaux and Niestlé; Paris, Georges Carré; Geneva, Gauchat & Robert, 1890. One folio volume, red half-percale with corner pieces, title in gold on the spine and in black on the front cover.

Estimation

€150 - 200

[LISTER (Martin)]. Lister’s Journey to Paris in 16

127 - [LISTER (Martin)]. Lister’s Journey to Paris in 1698. Translated for the first time, published, and annotated by the Société des Bibliophiles français. Excerpts from Evelyn’s works relating to his travels in France from 1648 to 1661 have been included. Paris, For the Société des Bibliophiles, 1873. One octavo volume, paperback. (2) ff., III, XXVIII, 344 pp. Some foxing.

Estimation

€40 - 70

LUCAS (Hippolyte). Natural History of the Lepidopt

128 - LUCAS (Hippolyte). Natural History of the Lepidoptera of Europe—Natural History of Exotic Lepidoptera. Paris, Pauquet and L. Debure, 1834–1835. 2 volumes, in-8, half-calf with period corners, smooth stamped spine. 216 pp., 80 plates; (1) f. 156 pp., 80 plates. Bindings slightly rubbed, scattered foxing affecting the text and the headbands more noticeably (more pronounced on the last folios of the European Lepidoptera), a few folios of text browned.

Estimation

€300 - 500

MAUPASSANT (Guy de). *Au Soleil*. Paris, Havard, 1

129 - MAUPASSANT (Guy de). Au Soleil. Paris, Havard, 1884. One in-12 volume, brown half-shagreen, spine with 5 raised bands, upper cover preserved (small edge losses restored). Spine slightly faded, small 1-cm crack at one edge; interior fresh, free of foxing.

Estimation

€60 - 100

MAZE (Émile). Fleurs de Mai. Poetry. Paris, Fischb

130 - MAZE (Émile). Fleurs de Mai. Poetry. Paris, Fischbacher, 1885. An 8vo volume, full chocolate morocco, central medallion on the front cover with embossed, patinated, and gilt decoration, endpapers lined with embossed leather and silk featuring a floral motif, gilt headband, covers and spine intact, untrimmed. Upper joint slightly rubbed, scattered foxing.

Estimation

€100 - 150

MÉRAY (Antony). Life in the Age of the Courts of L

131 - MÉRAY (Antony). Life in the Age of the Courts of Love: Beliefs, Customs, and Intimate Practices of the 11th, 12th, and 13th Centuries, Based on Chronicles, Epics, Games of Love, and Fabliaux. Paris: A. Claudin, 1876. An 8vo volume, half-shagreen with corner pieces, spine with raised bands, decorated and inlaid, gilt head.

Estimation

€30 - 50

MÉRIMÉE (Prosper). Notes from a Journey Through So

132 - MÉRIMÉE (Prosper). Notes from a Journey Through Southern France. Paris, Librairie de Fournier, 1835. One in-8 volume, half-calf with period corners. VI, 484 pp. Scuffs; scattered foxing, more extensive in places.

Estimation

€60 - 100

MÉRIMÉE (Prosper). Carmen. Paris, Calmann Lévy, 18

133 - MÉRIMÉE (Prosper). Carmen. Paris, Calmann Lévy, 1884. One in-16 volume, full orange morocco, spine with raised bands, triple gilt fillet framing the covers, triple gilt fillet framing the covers, double gilt fillet on the headbands and footbands, interior lace, original covers preserved [binding signed CHAMBOLLE-DURU]. Spine slightly faded.

Estimation

€120 - 150

[MÉRIMÉE, Prosper]. *La Jaquerie*, feudal scenes,

134 - [MÉRIMÉE, Prosper]. La Jaquerie, feudal scenes, followed by La Famille de Carvajal, a drama. By the author of Le Théâtre de Clara Gazul. Paris: Brissot-Thivars, 1828. One volume, in-8, in a modern Lavallière half-shagreen binding, with a spine featuring faux raised bands and gilded and stamped decoration.

Estimation

€60 - 100

MICHELET (Jules). Thérèse and Marianne. Paris, Con

135 - MICHELET (Jules). Thérèse and Marianne. Paris, Conquet, 1891. One in-12 volume, red morocco leather, smooth spine with decoration, gold fillet framing the covers, interior framing with three gold fillets, original covers preserved (binding signed V. CHAMPS). Scattered foxing.

Estimation

€50 - 80

MISTRAL (Frédéric). *Nerto, nouvello prouvençalo*

136 - MISTRAL (Frédéric). Nerto, nouvello prouvençalo / Nerte. A Provençal short story. Paris: Hachette, 1884. An 8vo volume, lemon-colored half-maroquin with corner pieces, decorated ribbed spine, gilt head, covers preserved. Foxing on the covers and slight foxing on the edges.

Estimation

€100 - 150

MUSSET (Alfred de). Short Stories. *Les deux Maîtr

137 - MUSSET (Alfred de). Short Stories. Les deux Maîtresse; Emmeline; Le Fils du Titien; Frédéric et Bernerette; Pierre et Camille. Paris: Conquet, 1887. A large 8vo volume, full ultramarine blue morocco, richly decorated ribbed spine, triple gilt fillet framing the covers, fleurons at the corners, gilt lace edging the endpapers, all edges gilt (binding signed CHAMBOLLE-DURU). Very slight soiling on the upper cover, minor foxing on the endpapers and a few leaves at the beginning and end

Estimation

€300 - 500

MUSSET (Alfred de). *La Mouche*. Preface by Philip

138 - MUSSET (Alfred de). La Mouche. Preface by Philippe Gille. Paris: Ferroud, 1892. A large 8vo volume, half-maroquin, spine with 5 decorated raised bands, gilt head, covers and spine preserved (binding signed by Thierry, successor to Petit-Simier). Old traces of wax on the binding.

Estimation

€80 - 150

NICOLE (Pierre). A Selection from Nicole’s *Petits

139 - NICOLE (Pierre). A Selection from Nicole’s Petits Traités de morale. Revised and corrected edition by M. Silvestre de Sacy. Paris: Techener, 1857. A small in-12 volume, in full period Jansenist red morocco, with a spine featuring five raised bands, all edges gilt, gilt fillet on the edges, and a gilt frieze framing the endpapers (binding signed ANDRIEUX).

Estimation

€70 - 100

NOIZET DE SAINT PAUL (Gaspard). Elements of Fortif

140 - NOIZET DE SAINT PAUL (Gaspard). Elements of Fortification for the Use of Army General Staff Officers (...). Paris, Barrois l'Ainé, 1811. 2 volumes in-8 (one volume of text and one volume of plates), contemporary veal leather with natural grain, smooth spine with decorative lettering, gilt frieze framing the covers, all edges gilt. VII, 806 pp.; 71 pl. One cap damaged, some skin wear, scattered foxing.

Estimation

€100 - 150

[Philippe-Égalité]. The Political Life of Louis-Ph

141 - [Philippe-Égalité]. The Political Life of Louis-Philippe-Joseph, the Last Duke of Orléans. Paris, Barba, Year X [1802]. One in-12 volume, in period sheepskin, plain spine with decorative embellishment. (2) folios, 234 pages, (1) folio of publisher’s catalog. Slight wear to the top cap, scattered foxing.

Estimation

€50 - 80

[BAUDELAIRE (Charles)] POE (Edgar). Extraordinary

142 - [BAUDELAIRE (Charles)] POE (Edgar). Extraordinary Tales.—New Extraordinary Tales. Paris, A. Quantin, 1884. 2 volumes, in-8, black half-maroquin, spine with 5 raised bands.

Estimation

€120 - 180

[Navy] POTERAT (Marquis de). Theory of the Ship. P

143 - [Navy] POTERAT (Marquis de). Theory of the Ship. Paris, Firmin Didot, 1826. 2 volumes, in-4, bound in temporary covers (accords). ; (2) ff., 383 pp. (2) ff., 455 pp. Water stains.

Estimation

€70 - 100

[Brittany]. POTIER de COURCY (Pol). *Nobiliaire de

144 - [Brittany]. POTIER de COURCY (Pol). Nobiliaire de Bretagne or Tableau de l'Aristocratie bretonne from the establishment of feudalism to the present day (...). Saint-Pol-de-Léon, published by the Author & Cocaign, 1846. One volume, quarto, half-basane. (2) ff., XV, 411 pp.

Estimation

€100 - 150

[Greece] [Turkey] POUQUEVILLE (François). A Journe

145 - [Greece] [Turkey] POUQUEVILLE (François). A Journey to Morea, Constantinople, Albania, and Several Other Parts of the Ottoman Empire during the Years 1798, 1799, 1800, and 1801. Paris, Gabon et Cie, 1805. 3 in-8 volumes, contemporary sheepskin. Frontispiece, (3) folios, VII, 1 table, 542 pp.; (2) folios, XV, plate, 287 pp.; Frontispiece, map, XXI, 344 pp. Some scuffing on the leather.

Estimation

€300 - 500

PRADT (Dominique Dufour de). On the Congress of Vi

146 - PRADT (Dominique Dufour de). On the Congress of Vienna. Paris, Deterville and Delaunay, 1815. 2 in-8 volumes, in period half-basane. (2) ff., XIX, 274 pp.; (2) ff., 267 pp.

Estimation

€50 - 80

[Book of Devotion] VARIOUS PRAYERS. No place, no d

147 - [Book of Devotion] VARIOUS PRAYERS. No place, no date (ca. 1870). An 8vo volume, deeply mottled red with age, ribbed spine decorated with gilded panels, covers framed with gilded fillets and adorned with a rich floral design in gold and blind-stamped, all edges gilt. Unpaginated (153 folios mounted on tabs). Scattered foxing on the verso of the folios.

Estimation

€150 - 250

PROUDHON (Pierre-Joseph). A 4-volume set in-8:

1/

148 - PROUDHON (Pierre-Joseph). A 4-volume set in-8:

Estimation

€150 - 250

[Botany] PUJOULX (Jean-Baptiste). Strolls Through

149 - [Botany] PUJOULX (Jean-Baptiste). Strolls Through the Flower Market, or The Botanist of the Second Age. Paris, Veuve Lepetit, 1811. One in-12 volume, in period sheepskin, plain spine. 408 pp.

Estimation

€100 - 150

[PUJOULX (Jean-Baptiste)]. *The Book of the Second

150 - [PUJOULX (Jean-Baptiste)]. The Book of the Second Age, or Amusing Instructions on the Natural History of Animals. Paris, Debray, Year IX—1801. One volume, in-8, in contemporary half-basane. (2) ff., IV, 160 pp.

Estimation

€60 - 100

RENARD (Jules). *Sourires pincés*. Paris, A. Lemer

151 - RENARD (Jules). Sourires pincés. Paris, A. Lemerre, 1890. One in-12 volume, later half-basane, covers and spine preserved. A fine copy.

Estimation

€100 - 150

ROUSSEAU (Jean-Baptiste). Unpublished Tales. Publi

152 - ROUSSEAU (Jean-Baptiste). Unpublished Tales. Published for the first time from a contemporary manuscript from the Victor de Luzarche collection. Brussels: Gay and Doucé, 1881. Followed by: ROUSSEAU (Jean-Baptiste). All the Epigrams. Published in part for the first time, London, by James Crick, n.d. [1879]. Two texts in one 12mo volume, green half-maroquin with corner caps, decorated ribbed spine, gilt head, covers preserved (binding signed ALLÔ).

Estimation

€50 - 80

ROY (Camille). Songs for Everyone. Songs and Poems

153 - ROY (Camille). Songs for Everyone. Songs and Poems Illustrated by His Friends. Lyon, A.-H. Stock, 1897. A large folio volume, full brown morocco leather, ribbed spine, red morocco title label, extensive mosaic and painted decoration on the front cover depicting a lyre player in front of a gilded musical staff, with mosaic notes; on the back cover, a large oval medallion, painted and inlaid, depicting a soldier before a landscape of ruins, framed by a double gilt border; gilt interior lace, brown

Estimation

€600 - 800

ROZIER (Abbé François). Complete Course in Agricul

154 - ROZIER (Abbé François). Complete Course in Agriculture, Rural and Domestic Economics, and Veterinary Medicine. Paris: Buisson—Léopold Collin—D. Colas, 1809. 6 volumes, in-8, in period sheepskin.

Estimation

€100 - 150

[Poland] RULHIÈRE (Claude Carloman de). History of

155 - [Poland] RULHIÈRE (Claude Carloman de). History of the Anarchy in Poland and the Dismemberment of that Republic, Followed by Anecdotes on the Russian Revolution of 1762. Paris, Ménard and Desenne fils, 1819. 4 volumes in-8, half-basane with corner pieces. Leather wear, wear on the covers.

Estimation

€120 - 180

[Turkey] SALABERRY (Charles-Marie d'Irumberry de).

156 - [Turkey] SALABERRY (Charles-Marie d'Irumberry de). History of the Ottoman Empire, from Its Founding to the Peace of Yassi in 1792. Paris, Le Normant, 1813. 4 volumes in-8, contemporary half-basane, plain spine. Leather missing at the top of the spine of vol. I, small tear in the leather patch on vol. II, worm damage to a hinge on vol. IV.

Estimation

€200 - 300

SAND (George). *The Snowman*. Paris: Hachette, 185

157 - SAND (George). The Snowman. Paris: Hachette, 1859. 2 in-12 volumes, modern half-shagreen, smooth spine decorated with romantic motifs. Former book-selling stamp.

Estimation

€80 - 120

SCÈVE (Maurice). *Delie*. *Objet de plus haute ver

158 - SCÈVE (Maurice). Delie. Objet de plus haute vertu. Love Poems by Maurice Seve, of Lyon. Lyon: Scheuring, 1862. An 8vo volume, full Lavallière morocco, spine with 5 raised bands, gilt head, gilt lace on the inside (binding signed E. Thomas). Slight fading on the frontispiece; otherwise a fine copy.

Estimation

€120 - 180

SILVESTRE (Armand). *The Tale of the Archer*. Pari

159 - SILVESTRE (Armand). The Tale of the Archer. Paris: Lahure, Rouveyre & Blond, 1883. One in-8 volume, ultramarine blue morocco, richly decorated ribbed spine, triple gilt fillet framing the covers, double gilt fillet on the headbands and footbands, interior framing with rich gilt lace, illustrated cover and spine preserved [binding signed CHAMBOLLE-DURU]. Scattered foxing on the endpapers.

Estimation

€120 - 150

[Empire] THIÉBAULT (Dieudonné). My Memoirs of Twen

160 - [Empire] THIÉBAULT (Dieudonné). My Memoirs of Twenty Years in Berlin; or Frederick the Great, His Family, His Court, His Government, His Academy, His Schools, and His Friends, the Writers and Philosophers. Second edition, revised and corrected. Paris, F. Buisson, Year XIII (1805). 5 volumes in-8, sheepskin binding, slightly worn. Wear on the title and volume number labels, two damaged caps, some scuffing.

Estimation

€60 - 80

TOLSTOY (Count Leon). My Religion. Paris: Fischbac

161 - TOLSTOY (Count Leon). My Religion. Paris: Fischbacher Bookstore, 1885. One in-8 volume, in period brown half-shagreen. Slight rubbing; interior fresh, no foxing.

Estimation

€120 - 180

UZANNE (Octave). The Bachelor’s Parishioner: Physi

162 - UZANNE (Octave). The Bachelor’s Parishioner: Physiological and Moral Observations on the State of Celibacy. Paris, Librairies-Imprimeries Réunies (formerly Maison Quentin), 1890. One in-8 volume, full caramel calfskin, smooth spine, embossed decorative frame, gilt headband, interior lace, caramel calfskin lining with the monogram “EP” embossed in the center of the front cover, brown silk endpapers with floral decoration, slipcase (S. Viala).

Estimation

€150 - 250

VINGTRINIER (Emmanuel). Life in Lyon: Then and Now

163 - VINGTRINIER (Emmanuel). Life in Lyon: Then and Now. Lyon: Bernoux & Cumin, 1898. A large-format (in-4) volume, half-bound with rear corners, gilt and chiseled head, covers and spine preserved (binding signed by P. Guidon in Lyon).

Estimation

€120 - 180

VINGTRINIER (Emmanuel). Old Buildings of Lyon. Lyo

163-2 - VINGTRINIER (Emmanuel). Old Buildings of Lyon. Lyon: Cumin and Masson, 1911. A quarto-sized volume, in blue half-maroquin with corner pieces; the spine is adorned with a maroquin mosaic design depicting a gargoyle within a frame of gilded fillets, featuring the coat of arms of Lyon with a gilded head; covers and spine intact (binding signed “Jacquet” in Lyon). Minor wear to the corners.

Estimation

€400 - 600

[VIREY (Julien-Joseph)]. New Dictionary of Natural

164 - [VIREY (Julien-Joseph)]. New Dictionary of Natural History Applied to the Arts, Primarily to Agriculture and Rural and Domestic Economy. Paris: Crapelet and Deterville Press, Year XI—1803–1804. 24 in-8 volumes, fawn half-basane, covers lined with pink paper. Faults on some caps, minor binding flaws, some plates discolored.

Estimation

€200 - 300

ZOLA (Émile). Fertility - Work. Paris, Fasquelle,

165 - ZOLA (Émile). Fertility - Work. Paris, Fasquelle, 1899–1901. 4 in-8 volumes, green or blue half-percaline with corner pieces, leather title labels, covers preserved (binding by Stroobants).

Estimation

€100 - 150

Pierre-Auguste RENOIR. (1841–1919). Reclining Nude

166 - Pierre-Auguste RENOIR. (1841–1919). Reclining Nude Woman (turned to the right). Plate 1. Drypoint. Approx. 129 × 199 mm (image area) and 250 × 321 mm (sheet). Print with a signature stamp in the lower right corner, with margins on all sides. Some foxing and discoloration.

Estimation

€300 - 500

KUNISADA (Utagawa), known as TOYOKUNI III (1786–18

167 - KUNISADA (Utagawa), known as TOYOKUNI III (1786–1865). Meigi sanju rokka-sen [A Selection of Thirty-Six Famous Courtesans]. Edo, Tsutaya Kichizō (Kōeidō), 1860–1861. One volume (approx. 25 x 35 cm), Japanese-style binding in green embossed paper with a label on the front cover: F. Doriot Private Collection.

Estimation

€200 - 300

[China] [Canton] Album of 12 gouache paintings on

168 - [China] [Canton] Album of 12 gouache paintings on so-called “moelle” paper (formerly known as rice paper), depicting compositions of flowers and foliage enlivened by butterflies; each framed by a turquoise-blue silk border. Canton, second half of the 19th century. One oblong in-4 volume, bound in silk with floral decoration (approx. 24 x 37 cm). Some binding defects, slight losses, tears, or breaks in the paper.

Estimation

€400 - 600

[China] [Canton] Album of 12 gouache paintings on

169 - [China] [Canton] Album of 12 gouache paintings on so-called “moelle” paper (formerly known as rice paper) depicting portraits of dignitaries and young women; each framed by a turquoise-blue silk border. Canton, second half of the 19th century. One quarto volume, in a period cardboard binding (approx. 23 x 33 cm). Binding is damaged, with losses along the spine; wormholes do not affect the subjects; signs of wear.

Estimation

€100 - 150

[Alps] [Switzerland]. Collection of Rural Dwelling

170 - [Alps] [Switzerland]. Collection of Rural Dwellings in the 22 Cantons of Switzerland. Drawn from life by Frey, Fussli, Meyer, Schmid, and Weibel. Zurich, Keller & Füssli, n.d. [ca. 1825]. One oblong 8vo volume, in contemporary red half-shagreen, with decorated cardboard covers and gilt edges on all sides. (2) ff., 24 plates. Spine damaged.

Estimation

€120 - 180

[Switzerland] [Alps] [LAMY (Johann Peter)] GRAND-S

171 - [Switzerland] [Alps] [LAMY (Johann Peter)] GRAND-SAINT-BERNARD. Bern, Basel, Lausanne, and Geneva, J.-P. Lamy, ca. 1825–1830. Views: approx. 11.2 x 15.5 cm. Mount: approx. 22 x 27.2 cm.

Estimation

€200 - 300

[Switzerland] [Alps] A collection of two series of

172 - [Switzerland] [Alps] A collection of two series of lithographs by Engelmann depicting traditional costumes and trades:

Estimation

€140 - 200

[Switzerland] USTERI (Johann Martin) - WOCHER (Mar

173 - [Switzerland] USTERI (Johann Martin) - WOCHER (Marquard). The Sunday Prayer of a Resident of Unterwalde, part of a series of seven scenes from the Swiss Revolution. Based on a work by J. Martin Usteri in Zurich, executed and line-engraved by Marquard Wocher in Basel. Basel, Bern, and Geneva, J.-P. Lamy, ca. 1820/1830. Mounted in a contemporary half-basane folder titled “Souvenir de la Suisse.”

Estimation

€200 - 400

[Switzerland] [Alps] Set of 8 trimmed aquatints wi

174 - [Switzerland] [Alps] Set of 8 trimmed aquatints with subjects delicately enhanced in watercolor. ca. 1830. Small tears, with no loss of image, along the edges of some mounts.

Estimation

€100 - 200

ALAIN. *Les idées et les âges*. Paris, N.R.F. - Ga

175 - ALAIN. Les idées et les âges. Paris, N.R.F. - Gallimard, 1927. 2 volumes in one in-4 format, later half-shagreen binding, spine with red shagreen mosaic raised bands, covers and spine preserved. A fine copy.

Estimation

€100 - 200

AMROUCHE (Jean). Berber Songs of Kabylie. Tunis an

176 - AMROUCHE (Jean). Berber Songs of Kabylie. Tunis and Maxula-Radès (Tunisia), Monomotapa, 1939. A 12mo volume, in modern blue chagrin, with a mosaic and gilded decoration depicting a Berber earring on the front cover; smooth, decorated spine; covers intact.

Estimation

€60 - 100

ANIANTE (Antonio). The Wonderful Journeys of Marco

177 - ANIANTE (Antonio). The Wonderful Journeys of Marco Polo. Nice: Joseph Pardo, under the “Sefer” imprint, 1962–1963. 2 folio volumes in loose-leaf format, in the publisher’s illustrated slipcase.

Estimation

€140 - 200

ANNUNZIO (G. d'). *The Triumph of Death*. Translat

178 - ANNUNZIO (G. d'). The Triumph of Death. Translated by G. Hérelle. Paris: Mornay, 1923. An 8vo volume, full garnet morocco, ribbed spine, front cover featuring a mosaic of a skull in profile within a green morocco medallion, gilded skull, gilded frieze framing the endpapers; cover and spine preserved (binding signed “Le Douarin”). Jaws and corners rubbed.

Estimation

€40 - 70

APOLLINAIRE (Guillaume). *Anecdotiques*. Paris: St

179 - APOLLINAIRE (Guillaume). Anecdotiques. Paris: Stock, 1926. One in-12 volume, modern half-shagreen, smooth spine bearing the title in full, covers intact. A fine copy.

Estimation

€50 - 80

FRANCIS OF ASSISI (Saint). The Canticle of Brother

180 - FRANCIS OF ASSISI (Saint). The Canticle of Brother Sun by Francis of Assisi, with woodcuts by Janin. Lyon, Editions de l'Antilope, 1927. A quarto volume, full brown calfskin, with incised decoration painted in color based on Janin’s engraved woodcut on the frontispiece, plain spine, unmarked spine, interior edging of incised calfskin strips painted in color, double endpapers of unbleached brocade moiré and hand-made paper, gilt headband, untrimmed, original covers preserved, endpapers lined,

Estimation

€400 - 600

[BALLETS RUSSES]. Official Program of the Ballets

181 - [BALLETS RUSSES]. Official Program of the Ballets Russes. Seventh Season of the Ballets Russes organized by Mr. Serge Diaghilev with the assistance of Mr. Gabriel Astruc, Director of the Musical Society. Théâtre du Châtelet. May–June 1912. [Paris, M. de Brunoff, 1912]. Stapled in-4 booklet, yellow cord binding, illustrated cover. Pinholes and small tears, with no missing material along the cover edges.

Estimation

€200 - 300

BALZAC (Honoré de). A 3-volume set published in Pa

182 - BALZAC (Honoré de). A 3-volume set published in Paris by Éditions Mornay in the “Les Beaux Livres” collection. In-8, green half-shagreen, ribbed spine, gilt head, covers and spine preserved. Spines slightly faded and some scuffing on the spines of two volumes.

Estimation

€70 - 120

BARRÈS (Maurice). *La colline inspirée*. Paris: Ém

183 - BARRÈS (Maurice). La colline inspirée. Paris: Émile-Paul frères, 1913. A 12mo volume, half morocco, spine with 5 raised bands, gilt head, covers and spine preserved, untrimmed

Estimation

€200 - 300

BARRÈS (Maurice). *Le mystère en pleine lumière*.

184 - BARRÈS (Maurice). Le mystère en pleine lumière. Paris: Librairie Plon, 1926. One in-8 volume, with a later full chagrin binding, ribbed spine, double gilt fillet framing the covers, covers and spine preserved.

Estimation

€120 - 180

BAUDELAIRE (Charles). A two-volume set published b

185 - BAUDELAIRE (Charles). A two-volume set published by Éditions d'Art Édouard Pelletan, Helleu and Sergent. In-8, red half-maroquin with corner caps, spine with 5 raised bands, gilt head, covers and spine preserved (bindings signed by René KIEFFER). Authentic copies.

Estimation

€80 - 120

[BELLEAU (Rémy)]. The Odes of Anacreon, Teien (...

186 - [BELLEAU (Rémy)]. The Odes of Anacreon, Teien (...). Along with a few short hymns of his own composition. Paris, La Connaissance, 1928. An 8vo volume, full morocco, decorated ribbed spine, wide gilt lace framing the covers, endpapers lined with green fabric, cover and spine preserved, gilt head, slipcase (binding signed by Albert Guétant).

Estimation

€120 - 180

BENJAMIN (René). Gaspard. The Soldiers of the War.

187 - BENJAMIN (René). Gaspard. The Soldiers of the War. Paris: Fayard, 1915. One in-12 volume, in red Jansenist morocco leather, spine with five raised bands bearing the title in gold, gold frieze framing the covers, covers and spine preserved, edged slipcase (binding signed by M. LORTIC). A fine copy.

Estimation

€100 - 150

BÉRAUD (Henri). *La Gerbe d'or*. Lyon: Cercle lyon

188 - BÉRAUD (Henri). La Gerbe d'or. Lyon: Cercle lyonnais du livre, 1931. One in-4 volume, full red morocco, double border of a triple gilt fillet complemented by fawn morocco strips, decorated spine, all edges gilt, interior framing of five gilt lines complemented by fawn morocco strips, linings and endpapers in ochre moiré, cover and spine, slipcase (binding signed Ch. Septier).

Estimation

€250 - 350

BERNSTEIN (Henry). *Le Bercail*. Paris, Charpentie

189 - BERNSTEIN (Henry). Le Bercail. Paris, Charpentier et Fasquelle, 1905. One in-8 volume, full brown morocco, spine with 5 raised bands, double fillet on the edges, all edges gilt, wide interior lace, cover preserved, untrimmed (binding signed CREUZEVAULT).

Estimation

€50 - 80

BERTRAND (Louis). Gaspard de la Nuit. Fantasies in

190 - BERTRAND (Louis). Gaspard de la Nuit. Fantasies in the Style of Rembrandt and Callot. Paris, Le Livre et l'estampe, 1903. One in-4 volume, green half-maroquin with corner caps, gilt head, covers and spine preserved (binding signed by Marius Magnin).

Estimation

€80 - 120

BOYLESVE (René). *La Leçon d'Amour dans un parc*—T

191 - BOYLESVE (René). La Leçon d'Amour dans un parc—The Leçons d'Amour dans un parc short stories. Paris, Mornay, “Les Beaux Livres,” 1929–1930. Two in-8 volumes, green half-maroquin, ribbed spine, gilt head, covers and spine preserved (bindings signed Creuzevault). Spine faded and rubbed.

Estimation

€60 - 100

BUTOR (Michel). *Passage de Milan*. Paris: Édition

192 - BUTOR (Michel). Passage de Milan. Paris: Éditions de Minuit, 1963. One in-12 volume, midnight blue half-basane, covers and spine intact. A fine copy.

Estimation

€40 - 70

[CAMUSET (George)]. *Les Sonnets du Docteur*. Pari

193 - [CAMUSET (George)]. Les Sonnets du Docteur. Paris: Les Médecins bibliophiles, 1929. One volume, in-4 format, in chocolate-colored half-maroquin with corner pieces, a decorated spine with five raised bands, gilt head, covers and spine preserved.

Estimation

€150 - 250

CARCO (Francis). L'homme traqué. Paris: Albin Mich

194 - CARCO (Francis). L'homme traqué. Paris: Albin Michel, 1922. One in-12 volume, half-chagrin with corner pieces, covers and spine preserved, untrimmed.

Estimation

€50 - 80

[CHARTIER (Alain)]. The Songs of Jaufré Rudel—The

195 - [CHARTIER (Alain)]. The Songs of Jaufré Rudel—The Fair Lady Without Mercy—The Songs of Colin Muset. Monte Carlo, Acanthe, 1959. 3 in-12 volumes in loose-leaf format, with illustrated covers, in the publisher’s wooden case and box with studs.

Estimation

€300 - 500

CHATEAUBRIANT (Alphonse de). A 2-volume set publis

196 - CHATEAUBRIANT (Alphonse de). A 2-volume set published in Paris by Éditions Mornay in the “Les Beaux Livres” collection. In-8, green half-shagreen, ribbed spine, gilt head, covers and spine preserved. Spine faded.

Estimation

€70 - 120

CLAQUERET (Jean). Clotilde and a Few Others. Paris

197 - CLAQUERET (Jean). Clotilde and a Few Others. Paris, Collection des Orties blanches, n.d. [1935]. One in-8 volume, half-basane with post-bound corners, covers preserved.

Estimation

€50 - 80

CLARETIE (Jules). Life in Paris, 1900. Paris: Bibl

198 - CLARETIE (Jules). Life in Paris, 1900. Paris: Bibliothèque Charpentier – Eugène Fasquelle, 1901. One in-12 volume, modern half-shagreen, richly decorated ribbed spine, covers intact. A fine copy.

Estimation

€50 - 80

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