Jules MICHELET

First collected edition, one of 36 numbered copies on Holland paper, constituting the deluxe issue.

A very good copy.

Edition printed in 140 numbered copies on vellum illustrated with 46 original drypoints by André Jacquemin, our copy specially for the naturalist, entomologist and geologist Nérée Boubée.
Spine of chemise slightly sunned with small stains at foot.
Copy expanded with the illustrated menu from the publishing society's dinner at Drouant signed by André Jacquemin.
Our copy is exceptionally expanded with two original pencil drawings dated and signed by André Jacquemin; the first titled "L'épervier blessé" which André Jacquemin inscribed to Nérée Boubée, the second titled "Frégate".
It also includes, like 20 other copies of the edition, 1 duplicate suite in 2 states on Malacca paper of the drypoints.

Illustrated edition with 210 wood engravings by Hector Giacomelli.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands set with blind fillets, some traces of rubbing to spine and joints, boards decorated with Japanese-inspired and floral motifs stamped in blind, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, three corners slightly bumped, top edge gilt, contemporary Japonist binding.
A handsome copy in contemporary Japonist binding.

Illustrated with 11 original etchings by Valentin Foulquier, one of the numbered copies on Japan paper, deluxe copy.
Full red Russian morocco binding, smooth spine decorated with a gilt cartouche ornamented with gilt typographic motifs, gilt date at foot, gilt roulettes on headcaps, gilt fillet frame on boards, pebbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, triple gilt fillet frame on pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, gilt fillets on edges, perfect contemporary binding signed Champs.
Our copy includes a duplicate suite of the 11 etchings by Valentin Foulquier.
Furthermore, our copy is exceptionally enriched with an original watercolor signed by Valentin Foulquier on an endpaper.

First edition.
Half chocolate shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands with very light scratches of no significance, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
Handsome copy free of foxing.

The Insect
T. Nelson and Sons | London 1875 | 17 x 26 cm | morocco
First English edition decorated with 140 illustrations by Hector Giacomelli.
Bound in half red morocco, spine with gilt stippling and adorned with double gilt compartments richly decorated with gilt typographic motifs and with a central incision of sand mosaic morocco, gilt date at the foot, minor scratches on a joint, border of gilt fillets on the marbled paper boards, marbled pastedowns and endpapers, binding signed Champs et Stroobants.
We join the advertising prospectus for the edition illustrated by Hector Giacomelli of The Bird by Jules Michelet published by the same publisher.
Beautiful copy superbly set.

Rare first edition.
Half navy shagreen binding, smooth spine decorated with double gilt fillets, one joint slightly rubbed, one lower corner very slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
Blind-stamped bookplate, some minor foxing of no consequence.

First edition presented in plain temporary wrappers. Joints cracked at head and foot, threatening to come apart.
Rare pamphlet.

First edition of the author's first published work. Half sheep binding in caramel, smooth spine with some fading decorated with spirals, friezes and gilt fillets, slight rubbing to joints, reinforced corners, contemporary binding. A tiny corner loss to pages 38-39, some light foxing, marginal ink marks in the table of contents. Rare.