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[America] WHYMPER (Frédérick). Travels and Adventu

1 - [America] WHYMPER (Frédérick). Travels and Adventures in Alaska (formerly Russian America). Translated from the English by E. Jonveaux. Paris, Hachette, 1871. One in-8 volume, post-period half-maroquin Corner-worn, covers preserved.

Estimation

50 - 80 €

[America] [CRÈVECOEUR (Michel-Guillaume Jean)]. A

2 - [America] [CRÈVECOEUR (Michel-Guillaume Jean)]. A Journey Through Upper Pennsylvania and the State of New York, by an Adopted Member of the Oneida Nation. Translated and published by the author of Letters from an American Farmer. Paris, published by Maradan, Year IX, 1801. 3 volumes in-8, modern cardboard binding. Water stains on the margins and scattered foxing on the fold-out map. XXXI, 427 pp., XIII, 434 pp.; XII, 409 pp.

Estimation

150 - 250 €

DOMENECH (Abbé Emmanuel Henri Dieudonné). The Secr

3 - DOMENECH (Abbé Emmanuel Henri Dieudonné). The Secrets of My Suitcase: Travels and Memoirs. Lyon: Emmanuel Vitte, 1895. One in-8 volume, post-bound half-shagreen with corner pieces; covers and spine preserved. A fine copy.

Estimation

30 - 50 €

[America] DOMENECH (Abbé Emmanuel Henri Dieudonné)

4 - [America] DOMENECH (Abbé Emmanuel Henri Dieudonné). A Picturesque Journey Through the Great Deserts of the New World. Paris, Morizot, n.d. [1862]. One large 8vo volume, in a contemporary black half-shagreen binding with decorated spine (Vigneau & Pasquier). Covers worn, slight foxing, corner loss on one plate that does not affect the view.

Estimation

50 - 80 €

[America] CHASTELLUX (François-Jean de). Travels i

5 - [America] CHASTELLUX (François-Jean de). Travels in North America in the Years 1780, 1781, and 1782. Paris, Prault, 1786. 2 volumes, in-8, contemporary calfskin, plain spine with decorative lettering. 8, 390 pp.; (2) ff., 362 pp., (1) f., 3 pl. Scuffs, scuffs on the leather, wormholes, and subsequent wormholes in the lower margin of the entire second volume.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

[Italy] BRYDONE (Patrick). A Journey to Sicily and

6 - [Italy] BRYDONE (Patrick). A Journey to Sicily and Malta. Translated […] by M. Demeunier. Amsterdam & Paris: Pissot & Panckoucke, 1775. 2 in-8 volumes, contemporary calfskin, plain spine with decorative lettering. Scuffs; one cap damaged.

Estimation

80 - 120 €

[Africa] FROMENTIN (Eugène). Sahara Sahel. I. — A

7 - [Africa] FROMENTIN (Eugène). Sahara Sahel. I. — A Summer in the Sahara. II. - A Year in the Sahel. Paris, E. Plon et Cie, 1887. One quarto volume, fawn half-calf, gilt head, covers and spine preserved (binding signed V. Champs).

Estimation

40 - 70 €

[Jerusalem] [Photograph] Jerusalem, March 1899. [Z

7-2 - [Jerusalem] [Photograph] Jerusalem, March 1899. [Zurich, Photoglob, ca. 1899]. An oblong 8vo album in period green morocco leather, with the title “Jerusalem, March 1899” stamped on the front cover. Stitches have come loose, the binding is soiled, the top of the spine is warped, and there are water stains on the lower margins of the mounts and on the first view.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

[Oceania] A 4-volume set, bound in 12mo:

1/ SÉGUR

8 - [Oceania] A 4-volume set, bound in 12mo:

Estimation

40 - 70 €

[America] [PAUW (Corneille de)]. Philosophical Res

9 - [America] [PAUW (Corneille de)]. Philosophical Researches on the Americans, or Interesting Memoirs to Serve the History of the Human Race. With a Dissertation on America and the Americans by Dom Pernetty. London, n.p., 1774. 3 in-12 volumes, contemporary marbled sheepskin, decorated ribbed spine. Scuffs and wear; tear at the lower corner of p. 405 of vol. I, without damage to the text.

Estimation

80 - 120 €

[Africa] LIVINGSTONE (David). Dr. David Livingston

10 - [Africa] LIVINGSTONE (David). Dr. David Livingstone’s final journal recounting his explorations and discoveries from 1866 to 1873, followed by an account of his final moments written by H. Waller based on the report of his faithful servants Chouma and Souzi, a member of the London Geographical Society. Translated from the English by H. Loreau. Paris, Hachette, 1876. 2 in-8 volumes, contemporary half-shagreen, decorated spine, all edges gilt.

Estimation

50 - 80 €

[America] SOLIS (Antoine de). History of the Conqu

11 - [America] SOLIS (Antoine de). History of the Conquest of Mexico, or New Spain, by Hernán Cortés. Paris, Compagnie des Libraires, 1730. 2 in-12 volumes, contemporary sheepskin, decorated raised-band spine. Cap bands damaged, leather missing in places, scuffing.

Estimation

50 - 80 €

[America] Set of 4 bound volumes in 12mo or 8vo:

12 - [America] Set of 4 bound volumes in 12mo or 8vo:

Estimation

40 - 70 €

[America] LAFITAU (Joseph-François). The Customs o

13 - [America] LAFITAU (Joseph-François). The Customs of the American Savages, Compared to the Customs of Early Times. Paris, Saugrain & Hochereau, 1724. 2 volumes in-4, contemporary brown sheepskin, decorated ribbed spine. Restorations to the bindings; slight water stains. Frontispiece, (11) folios, 610 pp.; (6) folios, 490 pp., (21) folios.

Estimation

600 - 1 000 €

[Italy] [Volcanology] HAMILTON (William). Complete

14 - [Italy] [Volcanology] HAMILTON (William). Complete Works, annotated by Abbé Giraud-Soulavie. Paris, Moutard, 1781. One volume, in-8, marbled calfskin, decorated ribbed spine, triple gilt fillet framing the covers. Upper joint split 4 cm, scuff marks, wormholes at the end of the volume in the margin.

Estimation

80 - 120 €

[America] [FAILLON (Étienne-Michel)]. History of t

15 - [America] [FAILLON (Étienne-Michel)]. History of the French Colony in Canada. Villemarie [Montreal], Parish Library, 1865–1866. 3 volumes, in-4 format, in period half-shagreen. Water stains.

Estimation

40 - 70 €

[Africa] MARMOL CARVAJAL (Louis). Africa. With the

16 - [Africa] MARMOL CARVAJAL (Louis). Africa. With the History of the Sharifs, translated from the Spanish by Diego Torres, by the Elder Duke of Angoulême. Paris, Louis Billaine, 1667. 3 volumes in-4, contemporary brown sheepskin, decorated ribbed spine. Worn caps, small leather losses, wear, missing pages in the first seven pages of Vol. I with missing text on the title page, tear with missing text on the title page of Vol. II, missing title page in Vol. III, water stains.

Estimation

300 - 500 €

[America] FILSON (John). History of Kentucky, a Ne

17 - [America] FILSON (John). History of Kentucky, a New Colony West of Virginia: containing, 1. The Discovery, Acquisition, Settlement, Topographical Description, Natural History, etc., of the Territory. 2. The historical account by Colonel Boon, one of the first settlers, of the wars against the Native Americans. 3. The assembly of the Piankashaws at Saint Vincent Post. 4° A brief account of the Indian nations inhabiting the territory of the Thirteen United States, their manners and customs, and r

Estimation

300 - 500 €

[Antilles] SCHOELCHER (Victor). *Life of Toussaint

18 - [Antilles] SCHOELCHER (Victor). Life of Toussaint-Louverture. Paris, Paul Ollendorff, 1889. One in-12 volume, half-basane with corner pieces, covers preserved. Several loose folios.

Estimation

20 - 40 €

[Travel] A 5-volume set, bound in 8vo or 12mo:

1/

19 - [Travel] A 5-volume set, bound in 8vo or 12mo:

Estimation

40 - 60 €

SAVARY des BRULONS (Jacques). Universal Dictionary

20 - SAVARY des BRULONS (Jacques). Universal Dictionary of Commerce, containing everything pertaining to commerce in the four corners of the world, by land and sea, both local and long-distance, in wholesale and retail (...). Geneva, Heirs of Cramer & Frères Philibert (Vol. I) – Paris, Veuve Estienne (Vols. II & III), 1742. 3 volumes in 2 folio volumes, contemporary full calf, decorated ribbed spine. A fine copy.

Estimation

280 - 350 €

ORLEANS (Prince Henry of). From Tonkin to India, J

21 - ORLEANS (Prince Henry of). From Tonkin to India, January 1895–January 1896. Paris: Calmann Lévy. One in-4 volume, red half-shagreen, smooth spine with extensive gilding, gilt head. Scattered foxing.

Estimation

70 - 100 €

[Madagascar] Album of 48 original silver-gelatin p

21-2 - [Madagascar] Album of 48 original silver-gelatin prints. An oblong in-8 volume, bound in period chagrin leather, with the front cover inscribed: “Madagascar. Campaign February 25, 1895–December 3, 1895,” gilt edges. Photographs have been brightened.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

[America] TALBOT (Edward Allen). Five Years in Can

22 - [America] TALBOT (Edward Allen). Five Years in Canada, translated from English by M***, followed by an excerpt from M.J.M. Duncan’s Journey in 1818 and 1819. Translated from the English by M. Eyriès (...). Paris, Boulland et Compagnie, 1825. 3 in-8 volumes, green-tinted half-vellum with small corners, plain spine with decoration, gilt head.

Estimation

180 - 250 €

[Oceania] STEVENSON (Robert-Louis). In the South S

23 - [Oceania] STEVENSON (Robert-Louis). In the South Seas. Accounts of experiences and observations made in the Marquesas, Pomotou, and Gilbert Islands during two voyages aboard the yacht “Le Casco” (1888) and the schooner “L’Équateur.” Paris, N.R.F., 1920. One in-8 volume, modern half-shagreen, covers and spine preserved.

Estimation

30 - 50 €

ORBIGNY (Alcide d'). A Picturesque Journey Through

24 - ORBIGNY (Alcide d'). A Picturesque Journey Through the Two Americas. A General Summary of All the Voyages of Columbus, Las Casas, Garcillaso de La Vega, Labat, La Condamine, Humboldt, Mackenzie... Accompanied by maps and numerous steel engravings, based on drawings by Messrs. de Sainson. Paris, L. Tenré and H. Dupuy, 1836. One quarto volume, in period half-calf. (2) ff., XVI, 568 pp. Spine slightly rubbed.

Estimation

60 - 100 €

[Africa] Set of 4 volumes, in-8:

1/ DU CHAILLU (P

25 - [Africa] Set of 4 volumes, in-8:

Estimation

50 - 80 €

ROBIN (Abbé) A New Journey through North America i

26 - ROBIN (Abbé) A New Journey through North America in the Year 1781 and the Campaign of the Army of Count de Rochambeau. Philadelphia and Paris, Moutard, 1783. One volume, 8vo, in period calfskin, plain spine with decorative lettering, triple gilt fillet framing the covers. VIII, 224 pp. Corners rubbed, upper cap missing.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

[Africa] A 4-volume set, bound in 12mo:

1/ BAINES

27 - [Africa] A 4-volume set, bound in 12mo:

Estimation

40 - 70 €

[Morocco] THARAUD (Jérôme and Jean). Fez, or The B

28 - [Morocco] THARAUD (Jérôme and Jean). Fez, or The Bourgeoisie of Islam. Paris: Librairie Plon, 1930. An 8vo volume in carmine half-maroquin with a band, featuring a matching piece of maroquin applied to the front cover, bearing the name “Fez” in Arabic in gold lettering; cover and spine intact.

Estimation

50 - 80 €

DU JARRIC (Pierre). History of the Most Memorable

29 - DU JARRIC (Pierre). History of the Most Memorable Events That Occurred Both in the East Indies and in Other Lands Discovered by the Portuguese [...], Concerning the Establishment and Progress of the Christian and Catholic Faith: & primarily of what the members of the Society of Jesus have done and endured there for that same purpose, from the time they arrived until the year 1600 (…). Bordeaux, S. Millanges, 1608. One in-4 volume, in full contemporary brown sheepskin, with a ribbed spine a

Estimation

200 - 300 €

[America] 4 19th century bound volumes:

1/ ESCRAG

30 - [America] 4 19th century bound volumes:

Estimation

40 - 70 €

[America] [Canada] BACQUEVILLE DE LA POTHERIE (Cla

31 - [America] [Canada] BACQUEVILLE DE LA POTHERIE (Claude-Charles Le Roy de). History of North America. Paris, Nyon fils, 1753. 3 in-12 volumes (of 4), contemporary full calf, smooth spines with decorative embellishments. Cap bands damaged, scuffs, scabs, and wear; leather missing from the upper hinge of Volume II; corners worn.

Estimation

150 - 250 €

[Morocco] LAOUST (E.). Berber Tales of Morocco. Tr

32 - [Morocco] LAOUST (E.). Berber Tales of Morocco. Translated and annotated. Paris, Larose, 1949. One large 8vo volume, half-cloth, leather title label, covers and spine preserved.

Estimation

30 - 40 €

[CAGLIOSTRO (Joseph Balsamo, known as Count Alexan

33 - [CAGLIOSTRO (Joseph Balsamo, known as Count Alexandre de)]. Confessions of the Count of C… with an Account of His Travels in Russia, Turkey, Italy, and Among the Pyramids of Egypt... In Cairo, n.p. [Paris, Cailleau], 1787. One volume, 12mo, in period half-basane. Damage and losses to the spine, minor restoration to the title page, paper browned and soiled, foxing. IV, 128 pp.

Estimation

80 - 120 €

[Iceland] [Greenland] EDMOND (Charles). Voyage in

34 - [Iceland] [Greenland] EDMOND (Charles). Voyage in the Northern Seas Aboard the Corvette La Reine Hortense. Paris, Michel Lévy, 1857. One large 8vo volume, in a decorated contemporary cardboard binding. Scattered foxing.

Estimation

60 - 100 €

[Africa] Set of 2 volumes, large 8vo, in period ha

35 - [Africa] Set of 2 volumes, large 8vo, in period half-shagreen, with decorated ribbed spine, all edges gilt:

Estimation

40 - 70 €

[United States of America] [Saint-Domingue]. Marri

36 - [United States of America] [Saint-Domingue]. Marriage contract entered into between Claude-Ange Auguste Galbaud Dufort, born in Nantes, residing in Santo Domingo and in Elizabeth Town, New Jersey, on the one hand, and Marie Anne Gabrielle Carami Chambon Duclaud, born in Santo Domingo; the deed executed before Mr. John Wilkes, a notary in New York, in the presence of the bride’s parents, Julien Pierre Labiche de Reignefort, and other colonists from Saint-Domingue who signed, as well as the Comm

Estimation

80 - 120 €

[America] BEVERLEY (Robert) History of Virginia, c

37 - [America] BEVERLEY (Robert) History of Virginia, containing: I/ The history of the first settlement in Virginia and its government up to the present. II/ The natural resources and amenities of the country before the English settled there and improved it. III/ The religion, laws, and customs of the native Indians, both in war and in peace. IV/ The present state of the country, both with regard to public order and to the improvement of the land. Amsterdam, Thomas Lombrail, 1707. One volume in-12,

Estimation

150 - 250 €

BAKER (Samuel White). The Discovery of Lake Albert

38 - BAKER (Samuel White). The Discovery of Lake Albert N'Yanza. Further Explorations of the Sources of the Nile. Paris, Hachette, 1868. One in-8 volume, in period green half-basane. Water stains.

Estimation

40 - 60 €

[Turkey] VILLE-HARDOUIN (Geoffroi de). The Conques

39 - [Turkey] VILLE-HARDOUIN (Geoffroi de). The Conquest of Constantinople. With a continuation by Henri de Valenciennes. Original text accompanied by a translation by Natalis de Wailly. Paris, Firmin-Didot Frères Fils et Cie, 1872. One in-4 volume, red half-maroquin with corner pieces, spine with raised bands and ornate panels, gilt head (binding signed Smeers).

Estimation

50 - 80 €

HUC (Évariste Régis). Memoirs of a Journey through

40 - HUC (Évariste Régis). Memoirs of a Journey through Tartary, Tibet, and China in the Years 1844, 1845, and 1846. Paris: Adrien Le Clere, 1850. 2 in-8 volumes, modern half-shagreen (Ateliers Laurenchet).

Estimation

60 - 100 €

[Russia] ROMEY, Charles, and JACOBS, Alfred. Ancie

41 - [Russia] ROMEY, Charles, and JACOBS, Alfred. Ancient and Modern Russia According to the National Chronicles (...). Paris: Furne, 1855. One large 8vo volume, in a contemporary green half-shagreen binding, with a decorated ribbed spine and gilt edges. (2) ff., VII, 571 pp. Spine slightly faded, slight scuffing.

Estimation

50 - 80 €

[Italy] BERTAUX (Émile). Art in Southern Italy. Vo

42 - [Italy] BERTAUX (Émile). Art in Southern Italy. Volume 1: From the Fall of the Roman Empire to the Conquest by Charles of Anjou. Paris, Albert Fontemoing, 1904. A substantial large quarto volume, in red half-shagreen with corner pieces, gilt headband; covers and spine preserved.

Estimation

50 - 80 €

[Maghreb] MAUCHAMP (Émile). Witchcraft in Morocco.

43 - [Maghreb] MAUCHAMP (Émile). Witchcraft in Morocco. Paris, Dorbon-Aîné, s.d. [1911]. One volume in-8, full post-war burgundy cloth, leather title-piece, cons. cover (Ateliers Laurenchet). (2) ff, 334 pp, (1) f. publ.

Estimation

60 - 100 €

[Indochina] [Cambodia] [Explorations] GARNIER (Fra

44 - [Indochina] [Cambodia] [Explorations] GARNIER (Francis) and DOUDART DE LAGRÉE (Ernest). Atlas of the Exploratory Journey to Indochina Undertaken in 1866, 1867, and 1868 by a French commission chaired by Commander Doudart de Lagrée and published by order of the Minister of the Navy under the direction of Lieutenant Francis Garnier. Paris, Hachette et Cie, 1873. 2 large folio volumes (approx. 39 x 51 cm), publisher’s cardboard bindings with titles on the spines and upper covers. Wear, worn cor

Estimation

3 000 - 5 000 €

[China] PAUTHIER (G.). Chine ou Description histor

45 - [China] PAUTHIER (G.). Chine ou Description historique, géographique et littéraire de ce vaste empire, d'après des documents chinois. First part including a summary of Chinese history and civilization [...]. Paris, Firmin Didot Frères, collection "L'Univers. Histoire et description de tous les peuples", 1837. One volume in-8, contemporary half calf, smooth spine decorated (faded). 493 pp, (1) f.

Estimation

40 - 60 €

[Saint-Domingue] DHORMOYS (Paul). A visit to Soulo

46 - [Saint-Domingue] DHORMOYS (Paul). A visit to Soulouque. Souvenirs of a trip to the island of Haiti. Paris, Librairie Nouvelle, 1859. One volume in-12, modern half-chagrin with corners, ribbed spine, covers and spine cons. (4)-275 pp. + 4 ff. n.ch.

Estimation

30 - 50 €

[Russia] Set of 3 in-12 volumes:

1/ RABOT (Charle

47 - [Russia] Set of 3 in-12 volumes:

Estimation

50 - 100 €

[India] PILPAY (or BIDPAI). Les Fables de Pilpay p

48 - [India] PILPAY (or BIDPAI). Les Fables de Pilpay philosophe indien; ou la Conduite des Rois. Paris, Claude Barbin, 1698. One volume in-12, full contemporary brown basane, spine ribbed and decorated, (10) ff. 352 pp. Defects to binding, brown stain in lower margin of first 60 ff.

Estimation

100 - 200 €

HOCQUARD (Dr.). A Campaign in Tonkin. Paris, Hache

49 - HOCQUARD (Dr.). A Campaign in Tonkin. Paris, Hachette, 1892. One volume, large 8vo, half-shagreen with period corners, gilt headband. Scattered foxing.

Estimation

30 - 50 €

LAMARCK (Jean-Baptiste de). *Encyclopédie méthodiq

50 - LAMARCK (Jean-Baptiste de). Encyclopédie méthodique. Botany. Paris, Panckoucke, and Liège, Plomteux, 1783–1800; 2 in-4 volumes of text and 3 large in-4 volumes of plates, in modest period cardboard binding (with repairs). 3 title pages missing.

Estimation

150 - 200 €

[Ethnology] [EDWARDS (William Frederic)]. Memoirs

51 - [Ethnology] [EDWARDS (William Frederic)]. Memoirs of the Ethnological Society. Paris, Librairie orientale de Mme veuve Dondey-Dupré, 1841–1845. 2 in-8 volumes, later brown half-shagreen with corners, covers preserved, gilt head. Browned and foxed pages.

Estimation

80 - 120 €

LAPORTE (L.-J.) and LEFÉBURE (Pierre). Rare and Cu

52 - LAPORTE (L.-J.) and LEFÉBURE (Pierre). Rare and Curious Diatoms. Paris, n.p., 1930. One volume, in-4 format, in contemporary half-basane. Slight rubbing, scattered foxing.

Estimation

40 - 70 €

ARISTOTLE. History of Animals. Translated into Fre

53 - ARISTOTLE. History of Animals. Translated into French and accompanied by running notes by J. Barthélemy-Saint-Hilaire. Paris, Hachette, 1883. 3 volumes, in-8, half-shagreen with period corners, decorated spine, gilt head. Spine slightly faded, corners worn; otherwise a fine copy with wide margins, free of foxing.

Estimation

50 - 80 €

BONNATERRE (Abbé). An Encyclopedic and Methodical

54 - BONNATERRE (Abbé). An Encyclopedic and Methodical Survey of the Three Kingdoms of Nature. Ophiology, Entomology, Ornithology. Paris: Panckoucke, 1790. One volume, quarto size, in a plain contemporary cardboard binding (damaged with missing sections on the spine). Stitching has come loose.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

[NATURAL HISTORY DOCUMENTS] Published by the Socié

55 - [NATURAL HISTORY DOCUMENTS] Published by the Société Française du Livre. 2 texts in 3 in-4 volumes, loose-leaf in a slipcase.

Estimation

40 - 70 €

OBERTHÜR (Joseph). Wild Ducks and Other Waterfowl.

56 - OBERTHÜR (Joseph). Wild Ducks and Other Waterfowl. Paris, Durel, 1948. 2 in-4 volumes, later green half-shagreen, ribbed spine, covers preserved. A fine copy.

Estimation

50 - 80 €

[Gastronomy] [Perfumery] [PONCELET (Father Polycar

57 - [Gastronomy] [Perfumery] [PONCELET (Father Polycarpe)]. The Chemistry of Taste and Smell, or Principles for Easily and Inexpensively Compounding Liqueurs and Perfumed Waters. Paris, Pissot, 1766]. One volume, 8vo, in contemporary sheepskin, with an ornate ribbed spine. Binding defects; title page and frontispiece missing.

Estimation

40 - 70 €

BUFFON (Georges-Louis Leclerc, Count of). The Com

58 - BUFFON (Georges-Louis Leclerc, Count of). The Complete Works of Buffon, with excerpts from Daubenton and Cuvier’s classification. Paris, Furne et Cie., 1838–1839. 6 volumes, in-4 format, in contemporary fawn half-calf, smooth spine decorated with gilded romantic metal tools. Wear, discoloration, and scattered foxing.

Estimation

100 - 200 €

NOËL (Eugène). *The Life of Flowers*. With a Prefa

59 - NOËL (Eugène). The Life of Flowers. With a Preface by P.-J. Stahl. Paris, Hetzel, n.d. (ca. 1870/80). One large 8vo volume, in a contemporary green half-shagreen binding, spine decorated with special metal stamps (grape cluster, gardening tools, beehive), all edges gilt (binding signed Despierres).

Estimation

50 - 80 €

[Natural History][Botany][Auvergne] DELARBRE (A.).

60 - [Natural History][Botany][Auvergne] DELARBRE (A.). A Zoological Essay, or Natural History of Wild Quadrupeds and Native Birds; of Those That Are Merely Migratory or Rarely Seen; and of Fish and Amphibians, Observed in the Former Province of Auvergne. Clermont-Ferrand, Beauvert and Deschamps, 1797. [Followed by:] Flora of Auvergne, or A Collection of Plants from This Former Province. Clermont-Ferrand, Beauvert and Deschamps, 1795. One volume in-8, in period half-basane, smooth spine with decorati

Estimation

100 - 150 €

[Botany]. BONNIER (Gaston). *La grande flore en co

61 - [Botany]. BONNIER (Gaston). La grande flore en couleurs. Paris: Belin, 1990. 5 volumes, large quarto, bound in illustrated covers. Dust jacket is damaged and has some missing sections.

Estimation

50 - 80 €

ORBIGNY (Charles d'). Keepsake of Natural History.

62 - ORBIGNY (Charles d'). Keepsake of Natural History. Description of Mammals. Cuvier’s Classification, Buffon’s text revised, abridged, and preceded by an introduction by Ch. D’Orbigny. Paris, Bazouge-Pigoreau, n.d. (ca. 1840/41). One volume, 8vo, in period half-shagreen, edges gilt.

Estimation

50 - 80 €

GERVAIS (Paul). Natural History of Mammals. I: Pri

63 - GERVAIS (Paul). Natural History of Mammals. I: Primates, Chiroptera, Insectivores, and Rodents. II: Carnivores, Proboscidians, Humpbacks, Bisulcs, Edentates, Marsupials, Monotremes, Seals, Sirenians, and Cetaceans. Paris, Curmer, 1854–1855. 2 volumes, large 8vo; red half-shagreen, ribbed spine, title and volume number labels in fawn and green shagreen, marbled edges. Slight scattered foxing, a few scuffs on the spines.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

RENGADE (Dr. J.) Natural Creation and Living Being

64 - RENGADE (Dr. J.) Natural Creation and Living Beings. A General History of the Earth. I: Geology—Botany; II: Zoology—Human Races. Paris, Librairie Illustrée, 1885. 2 volumes, in-4 format, in period half-basane. Spines faded.

Estimation

30 - 50 €

[Herpetology] ROLLINAT (Raymond). The Life of the

65 - [Herpetology] ROLLINAT (Raymond). The Life of the Reptiles of Central France. Fifty Years of Biological Observations. Paris, Delagrave, [1934]. One large 8vo volume, later half-shagreen with corner pieces, spine with 5 raised bands, covers and spine well preserved.

Estimation

40 - 70 €

[Geology] [Paleontology] FURON (Raymond). Geologic

66 - [Geology] [Paleontology] FURON (Raymond). Geological Chart. Paris, Librairie scientifique Albert Blanchard, 1922. Large fold-out chart printed in black and color, mounted on canvas. Approx. 82.5 x 118 cm.

Estimation

20 - 40 €

TOURNEFORT (Joseph Pitton de). *Elements of Botany

67 - TOURNEFORT (Joseph Pitton de). Elements of Botany, or A Method for Recognizing Plants. Paris: Royal Printing Office, 1694. 3 volumes, in-8, 19th-century Lavallière half-calf, decorated spine. (10) ff., 562 pp., (9) ff., 451 pl. Some discoloration and pinholes.

Estimation

700 - 1 000 €

DUMÉRIL (André Marie Constant). Elements of the Na

68 - DUMÉRIL (André Marie Constant). Elements of the Natural Sciences. Paris, Deterville, 1825. 2 volumes, in-8, fawn half-calf, decorated spine.

Estimation

40 - 70 €

[ABEILLE (Louis-Paul)] and [J. G. MONTAUDOUIN DE L

69 - [ABEILLE (Louis-Paul)] and [J. G. MONTAUDOUIN DE LA TOUCHE]. Collection of Observations by the Society of Agriculture, Commerce, and the Arts, established by the Estates of Brittany. Years 1759 and 1760. Rennes, Jacques Vatar, 1760. One in-8 volume, in period marbled full calf, decorated ribbed spine, central coat of arms. VIII, 392 pp., (4) ff. One loose plate; water stain at the bottom of the volume.

Estimation

80 - 120 €

BONNATERRE (Abbé). Encyclopedic and Methodical Sur

70 - BONNATERRE (Abbé). Encyclopedic and Methodical Survey of the Three Kingdoms of Nature. Cetology—Herpetology. Paris, Panckoucke, 1789. One volume, in-4, in modern brown half-calf.

Estimation

120 - 180 €

[Natural History] [Botany] CAP (Paul-Antoine). The

71 - [Natural History] [Botany] CAP (Paul-Antoine). The Natural History Museum. A history of the institution’s founding and successive developments, along with biographies of the famous figures who contributed to it through their teaching or discoveries. Paris, Curmer, 1854. 2 parts in one large 8vo volume, contemporary red half-shagreen, gilt fillet framing the covers, all edges gilt. Pages 176–180 of the first part are missing.

Estimation

50 - 80 €

[Mineralogy] [Gemstones] SIMONIN (Louis-Laurent).

72 - [Mineralogy] [Gemstones] SIMONIN (Louis-Laurent). Les Pierres. Esquisses minéralogiques. Paris, Hachette, 1869. One large 8vo volume, in period half-shagreen, decorated spine, gilt edges.

Estimation

40 - 70 €

HAGELBERG (W.). Zoological Atlas-Manual. The Anima

73 - HAGELBERG (W.). Zoological Atlas-Manual. The Animal Kingdom Depicted from Life in Its Principal Types. Paris: published by the author, n.d. (ca. 1890). One volume, in-8, in a contemporary red half-basane binding.

Estimation

50 - 80 €

DUHAMEL DU MONCEAU (Henri-Louis). On the Sowing an

74 - DUHAMEL DU MONCEAU (Henri-Louis). On the Sowing and Planting of Trees, and Their Cultivation; or Methods for Propagating and Raising Trees, Planting Them in Groves and Avenues; Establishing Forests and Woods; maintaining them, and restoring those that have been degraded: Part of the Complete Treatise on Woods and Forests. Paris: H. L. Guérin, L. F. Delatour, 1760. One volume, in-4, in period calfskin. (2) ff., IX–LXXX pp., 383 pp., 27 pp. (additions to the Treatise on Trees and Shrubs), 10 pp

Estimation

120 - 180 €

GRIMAUD DE CAUX (Gabriel) and MARTIN SAINT-ANGE (G

75 - GRIMAUD DE CAUX (Gabriel) and MARTIN SAINT-ANGE (Gaspard-Joseph). Physiology of the Species. History of Human Reproduction, Preceded by a Comparative Study of This Function in the Major Divisions of the Animal Kingdom. Paris, H. Cousin, 1837. One volume, in-4, half-calf pastiche. Scattered foxing, moisture stain along the margin.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

[HANIN (Jean-Louis), known as HANIN-DEMERSON]. Jou

76 - [HANIN (Jean-Louis), known as HANIN-DEMERSON]. Journey Through the Empire of Flora, or Elements of Plant Natural History. Paris: Méquignon the Elder, Year VIII [1800]. Two parts in one in-8 volume, contemporary cardboard binding, pasted-on title label. Contemporary handwritten annotations in the second part.

Estimation

30 - 50 €

FIGUIER (Louis). *L'Année scientifique et industri

77 - FIGUIER (Louis). L'Année scientifique et industrielle, or Annual Report on Scientific Work, Inventions, and the Principal Applications of Science to Industry and the Arts. Paris: Hachette, 1857–1882. 26 in-12 volumes, blue half-shagreen, ribbed spine.

Estimation

60 - 100 €

GUÉRIN-MÉNEVILLE (Félix-Édouard), ed. Picturesque

78 - GUÉRIN-MÉNEVILLE (Félix-Édouard), ed. Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History and Natural Phenomena, containing the history of animals, plants, minerals, meteorites, the principal physical phenomena, and natural curiosities (...). Paris, Au Bureau de Souscription, 1833–1839. 9 volumes, large 8vo, contemporary half-basane. Bindings worn, plates browned.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

[Botany] A collection of 3 texts in 4 volumes:

1-

79 - [Botany] A collection of 3 texts in 4 volumes:

Estimation

40 - 60 €

MILLIN (A.L.). Elements of Natural History. Lausan

80 - MILLIN (A.L.). Elements of Natural History. Lausanne, Auguste Monnier and Phil. Jaquerod. 2 volumes in one in-12 volume, modern cardboard binding, leather title label.

Estimation

50 - 80 €

[Botany] [Lichenology] ACHARIUS (Erik). Synopsis m

81 - [Botany] [Lichenology] ACHARIUS (Erik). Synopsis methodica lichenum, containing all the plants of this natural order that have been discovered, which he arranged according to genera, species, and varieties; defined them with corrected characteristics and distinctions; and illustrated with selected synonyms and observations. Lund, Svanborg and Co., 1814. One volume in-8, contemporary root-edged sheepskin, smooth spine decorated with gilt motifs. Wear, foxing.

Estimation

60 - 100 €

A facsimile collection of three 18th-century texts

82 - A facsimile collection of three 18th-century texts in a 12mo volume, bound in period sheepskin, with a decorated ribbed spine. Wear; hinges partially split; top cap missing; corners worn; water stains on the upper margin.

Estimation

40 - 60 €

[Botany] GOUAN (Antoine). Herbaria from the Montpe

83 - [Botany] GOUAN (Antoine). Herbaria from the Montpellier Area, or A Botanical Guide for Students of the School of Health, a work intended to serve as a supplement to the Flora Monspeliaca. Montpellier, G. Izar and A. Ricard, Year IV [1795–1796]. One volume, 8vo, later half-cloth binding, smooth spine with gilt title.

Estimation

60 - 100 €

JACOLLIOT (Louis). *Les animaux sauvages*. Paris:

84 - JACOLLIOT (Louis). Les animaux sauvages. Paris: Ernest Kolb, n.d. [1884]. One volume, large 8vo, full red percaline, covers and spine decorated with polychrome historical designs, all edges gilt (bound by Ménon).

Estimation

40 - 60 €

[Botany] A Tribute to the Rose, by Ancient and Mod

85 - [Botany] A Tribute to the Rose, by Ancient and Modern Poets, Preceded by the History of This Queen of Flowers Among All Peoples. Paris: Published by the author, 1819. A square 12mo volume, bound in combed paper, with a title label in red morocco leather. Scattered foxing; a tear with a loss at the margin of page 187, without affecting the text.

Estimation

50 - 80 €

[Botany] MALO (Charles). History of Tulips. Paris,

86 - [Botany] MALO (Charles). History of Tulips. Paris, Louis Janet, [1821]. A small in-12 volume, bound in full period calfskin, covers adorned with a frame of gilt fillets and blind-stamped scrolls, corner fleurons, and a large central blind-stamped fleurón; ribbed spine decorated with gilt motifs. Damage at the bottom of the spine; worn corners.

Estimation

100 - 150 €

JARDINE (Sir William). The Naturalist's Library. M

87 - JARDINE (Sir William). The Naturalist's Library. Mammalia. Vol. I: Monkeys [The Natural History of Monkeys]. Edinburgh, W. H. Lizars, 1833. One volume, small 8vo, modern half-calf. A fine copy.

Estimation

30 - 50 €

DELAMARRE (Louis-Gervais). A Practical Treatise on

88 - DELAMARRE (Louis-Gervais). A Practical Treatise on the Cultivation of Large Pine Trees, Their Planting, Management, and the Various Uses of Their Wood. Paris: Mme Huzard, 1831. One volume, in-8, in period half-shagreen.

Estimation

40 - 70 €

BUFFON (Georges-Louis Leclerc de). General and Par

89 - BUFFON (Georges-Louis Leclerc de). General and Particular Natural History, with a Description of the King’s Collection. Paris, Royal Printing Office, 1750–1788. 70 volumes. - LACÉPÈDE (Bernard-Germain de). Natural History of Oviparous Quadrupeds and Snakes. Paris, Hôtel de Thou, 1788. 2 volumes. Set of 72 in-12 volumes, marbled sheepskin, decorated spine. Scuffs, wear, rubbing, and defects on some caps and corners.

Estimation

500 - 700 €

[Madagascar] [Botany] HUMBERT (Henri). The Destruc

90 - [Madagascar] [Botany] HUMBERT (Henri). The Destruction of an Island Flora by Fire. Main Aspects of Vegetation in Madagascar. Photographic documents and notes. Tananarive, Imprimerie moderne de l'Emyrne, G. Pitot et Cie, 1927. One in-4 volume, modern cardboard binding, leather title label, upper cover preserved.

Estimation

60 - 100 €

[Botany] THUILLIER (Jean-Louis). The Flora of the

91 - [Botany] THUILLIER (Jean-Louis). The Flora of the Paris Area, or a Methodical Classification of the Plants That Grow There Naturally, Based on Linnaeus’s System: Including the Name and Description of Each in Latin and French; indications of their native habitat, their lifespan, their flowering season, the color of their flowers, and citations of the authors who have best described them or provided the finest illustrations. New edition: revised, corrected, and considerably expanded. Paris, publ

Estimation

40 - 70 €

DECHELETTE (Joseph). Handbook of Prehistoric, Celt

92 - DECHELETTE (Joseph). Handbook of Prehistoric, Celtic, and Gallo-Roman Archaeology. Paris, Picard, 1910–1927. 6 in-8 volumes, tan half-shagreen. Spines slightly faded; a missing section on the title page of Vol. IV has been restored without affecting the text.

Estimation

80 - 140 €

DECHELETTE (Joseph). The Millon Collection. Prehis

93 - DECHELETTE (Joseph). The Millon Collection. Prehistoric and Gallo-Roman Antiquities. Paris, Paul Geuthner, 1913. One volume, in-4 format, fawn half-calf, upper cover preserved (soiled). Scattered foxing at the beginning of the volume.

Estimation

50 - 80 €

[Prehistory] A collection of 5 works in 5 volumes:

94 - [Prehistory] A collection of 5 works in 5 volumes:

Estimation

60 - 100 €

[Prehistory] [Paleontology] [Osteology] HUE (Edmo

95 - [Prehistory] [Paleontology] [Osteology] HUE (Edmond). Osteological Museum: A Study of Quaternary Fauna: Osteometry of Mammals. Album. Paris, Schleicher Brothers, 1907. Two fascicles bound into a single large 8vo volume, in ivory half-vellum, with a smooth spine bearing the handwritten title and a painted skull.

Estimation

40 - 70 €

[Prehistory] [Paleontology] [Anthropology] Set of

96 - [Prehistory] [Paleontology] [Anthropology] Set of 3 in-8 volumes. Half-bound in ivory vellum, with a handwritten title and a painted illustration on the spine:

Estimation

40 - 70 €

DECHELETTE (Joseph). Handbook of Prehistoric, Celt

97 - DECHELETTE (Joseph). Handbook of Prehistoric, Celtic, and Gallo-Roman Archaeology. Paris, Picard, 1908–1924. 6 in-8 volumes, ivory half-vellum, smooth spines bearing handwritten titles and each adorned with a painted prehistoric artifact; upper covers preserved.

Estimation

80 - 140 €

[Prehistory] [Anthropology] A collection of 20 vol

98 - [Prehistory] [Anthropology] A collection of 20 volumes or pamphlets (abridged):

Estimation

30 - 50 €

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