Charles de BROSSES

Charles de BROSSES

Born7 février 1709
Died7 mai 1777
LanguageFrench
NationalityFrance
Président au Parlement de Dijon. Historien, philologue, linguiste et ethnologue
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  1. Du culte des dieux fétiches ou parallèle de l'ancienne religion de l'Égypte avec la religion actuelle de Nigritie
    [Charles de BROSSES] Charles DES BROSSES

    Du culte des dieux fétiches ou parallèle de l'ancienne religion de l'Égypte avec la religion actuelle de Nigritie[On the Worship of Fetish Gods, or a Parallel Between the Ancient Religion of Egypt and the Present Religion of Nigritia]

    Sans nom d'éditeur|No Location 1760|10 x 16 cm|Relié

    Rare first edition (cf. Caillet 3017).

    Full porphyry calf binding, smooth spine decorated in the grotesque style, small losses and rubbing at the foot of the spine, tan calf title label with a small loss and restoration, triple gilt fillet framing the boards, gilt rolls on the caps partially faded, marbled edges, contemporary binding.

    An interesting dissertation written by President de Brosses (1709–1777) for the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres, “on ancient myths, theurgy, magic, and secret cults.”

    €1,000
  2. Lettres familières écrites d'Italie à quelques amis en 1739 et 1740
    Charles de BROSSES

    Lettres familières écrites d'Italie à quelques amis en 1739 et 1740

    Poulet Malassis & De Broise|Paris 1858|12.50 x 19 cm|2 volumes reliés
    Edition printed on Holland paper and the only one without suppressions according to Vicaire & Carteret.
    Bradel bindings in half red cloth, smooth spines decorated with central gilt floral motifs, dates and double gilt fillets at foot, dark blue shagreen title labels with scratches, oeil-de-chat paper boards, contemporary bindings.
    Literary study and notes by Hippolyte Babou.
    €150
  3. Lettres sur l'Italie
    Charles de BROSSES

    Lettres sur l'Italie

    Chez Ponthieu|à Paris 1799 (An VII)|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Bound in half speckled brown sheep with flamed yellow paper boards, a skillful pastiche from the late 19th century. Smooth spine decorated with thick and thin fillets. Black shagreen title and volume labels. Minor traces of rubbing. Restoration to the verso of the title page of volume 2, filling a thin tear in the margin over 3 cm. P. 149, lack to margin. Fine copy, very fresh.
    President de Brosses made his journey to Italy in the years 1739 and 1740, then aged 30, some letters date from this period and were indeed sent from Italy, but most were written after the journey. These letters are of interest both for the fine arts and customs, the author shows himself to be...
    €1,300
  4. Traité de la formation mechanique des langues, et des principes physiques de l'étymologie
    Charles de BROSSES

    Traité de la formation mechanique des langues, et des principes physiques de l'étymologie[Treatise on the Formation of Languages and the Principles of Etymology]

    Chez Saillant • Vincent • Desaint|à Paris 1765|9.50 x 17 cm (In-12)|2 volumes reliés

    Rare first edition, comprising 9 plates, including 3 folding plates.
    Contemporary full mottled brown calf bindings. Spines with raised bands, gilt decoration. Title and volume labels in brown morocco. Blue mottled edges. A handsome copy.

    €1,000
  7. Séjour à Venise
    Charles DES BROSSES, Albert MARQUET

    Séjour à Venise

    Textes et Prétextes|Paris 1947|23 x 28.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
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