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First edition in Latin and German.
Some annotations in pencil and ink by previous entomologist owners, otherwise a rare and handsome copy of this number of the greatest catalogue of Coleoptera ever published.

First edition.
Full black cloth binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt arabesque tools, one joint cracked at foot, cold-stamped sextuple fillet framing the boards, title and vignette depicting an allegory of victory accompanied by a cherub stamped in gilt at center of front board, corners very slightly bumped, yellow paper pastedowns and endpapers, publisher's binding.
Contributions by Victorien Sardou, Méry among others.
8-page journal extensively illustrated with woodcuts by the greatest artists of the time.
Very handsome copy in its rare publisher's binding.

First edition in Latin and German.
Some pencil and ink annotations by previous entomologist owners, otherwise a rare and handsome copy of this issue of the greatest catalogue of beetles ever published.

First edition.
Full black cloth binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt arabesques, sextuple blind-stamped fillets framing the boards, title and vignette depicting an allegory of victory accompanied by a cherub stamped in gilt at center of front board, corners very slightly bumped, yellow paper pastedowns and endpapers, publisher's binding.
Contributions by Victorien Sardou, Méry among others.
8-page journal extensively illustrated with woodcuts by the greatest artists of the time.
Contrary to what the title page indicates, this volume contains all issues from December 1859 to November 1860.
Very handsome copy in its rare publisher's binding.

First edition in Latin and German.
Some pencil and ink annotations by previous entomologist owners, otherwise a rare and handsome copy of this issue of the greatest catalogue of Coleoptera ever published.

First edition.
Full black cloth binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt arabesque tools, sextuple blind-stamped fillets framing the boards, title and vignette depicting an allegory of victory accompanied by a cherub stamped in gilt at the center of the front board, corners very slightly bumped, yellow paper pastedowns and endpapers, publisher's binding.
Contributions by Victorien Sardou, Méry among others.
8-page journal extensively illustrated with woodcuts by the greatest artists of the time.
Very handsome copy in its rare publisher's binding.

First edition.
Full black cloth binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt arabesques, sextuple blind-ruled frame to boards, title and vignette depicting an allegory of victory accompanied by a cherub stamped in gilt to center of front board, corners very slightly bumped, yellow paper pastedowns and endpapers, publisher's binding.
Contributions by Victorien Sardou, Méry among others.
8-page journal extensively illustrated with woodcuts by the greatest artists of the time.
Very handsome copy in its rare publisher's binding.

First edition.
Half red shagreen binding, corners slightly bumped, spine with five raised bands, publisher's binding.
La Gazette des beaux-arts is a French art magazine, founded in 1859 by Édouard Houssaye, with Charles Blanc as editor-in-chief; it ceased publication in 2002.
For nearly one hundred and fifty years it was a worldwide reference in art history.

First edition.
Half red shagreen binding, corners slightly bumped, joints scuffed, spine with five raised bands, publisher's binding.
La Gazette des beaux-arts is a French art review, founded in 1859 by Édouard Houssaye, with Charles Blanc as editor-in-chief; it ceased publication in 2002.
For nearly one hundred and fifty years, it was a worldwide reference in art history.

First edition.
Half red shagreen binding, corners slightly bumped, joints scuffed, spine with five raised bands, publisher's binding.
La Gazette des beaux-arts is a French art review, founded in 1859 by Édouard Houssaye, with Charles Blanc as editor-in-chief; it ceased publication in 2002.
For nearly one hundred and fifty years, it was a worldwide reference in art history.

First edition of each of these fascicles, printed in small numbers, consisting of offprints from Miscellenea entomologica.
The second fascicle is illustrated with 4 plates.
Rare set presented under the review's covers.

First edition.
A good copy.

First edition.
A small tear at the foot of the spine, slight marginal lacks to the first cover, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition published in a small number of this offprint.
Autograph tribute from the author at the head of the first cover.
Brochure illustrated with 24 figures in the text.
Two pale marginal dampstains on the partially sunned covers, handsome interior condition.

First edition.
Contemporary half indigo cloth Bradel binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt fleuron, double gilt fillet at tail, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved.
Autograph inscription signed by T.L. Casey.
Handsome and rare copy.

Second edition.
A good copy.

Second edition.
A good copy.

Second edition.
A good copy.

First edition.
Unlettered spine with a tear without loss at foot, minimal marginal tears to front board, rear board absent, handsome interior condition.
Rare.

First edition for each volume.
Agréables copies.

First edition.
Work illustrated with 14 plates, some of which were bound upside down and show clear dampstaining.
Rare.

First edition.
Work illustrated with 103 text figures and 8 plates.
Handsome copy.

The first edition, published in a small number of copies, of this offprint from Journal de psychologie normale et pathologique.
Covers marginally and lightly sunned without significance, handsome interior condition.
Rare brochure.

The first edition, published in a small number of copies, of this offprint from Annales des épiphyties.
Autograph inscription signed by L. Falcoz.
Illustrated brochure with 8 plates.
Handsome and rare copy presented in plain temporary wrappers.

First edition, one of 475 copies on laid paper, the only issue with 25 copies on pure linen paper.
Signed and inscribed by Pierre Varenne.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Signed autograph inscription from Alois Wingelmuller.
Brochure illustrated with 35 figures in the text.
A small ink stain on the first cover, handsome copy.

First edition of the French translation.
A good copy.

First edition.
Work illustrated with 65 drawings by the author.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Illustrated with 23 etchings.
A good copy.

New edition.
Work illustrated with 70 figures and 8 plates.
Handsome copy.

First edition under this title.
Half aubergine sheep binding, smooth spine slightly faded decorated with gilt arabesques, some rubbing traces on spine, headcaps and joints, aubergine paper boards decorated with floral motifs stamped in blind, lower corners slightly bumped, minor rubbing traces on edges, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece and 25 steel-engraved plates.
Some foxing.

First edition.
Work illustrated with 14 plates and in-text photographs.
Handsome copy in its chemise and full green cloth slipcase, front cover of the slipcase stamped at center with the gilt arms of the city of Paris, slipcase split at head and foot.

First edition.
Work illustrated with numerous plates including 1 original lithograph and 6 original drawings by N. Derville reproduced in photogravure.Iconography.
Slipcase and chemise worn.
Handsome copy.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition, one of the numbered copies on Edita vellum.
Handsome copy.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Publisher's full black cloth binding, complete with its illustrated dust jacket which has no defects.
Iconography, handsome copy despite minimal light worming to edges.

First edition printed in a small number of copies of this conference given to the Historical and Archaeological Society of Vichy on 12 June 1945.
Minimal light worming to covers without significance, otherwise a rare and handsome copy.

First edition printed in a small number of copies.
A rare and good copy.

First edition for each of the volumes.
Half chocolate sheep binding, spine with four raised bands, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved (except for the first volume).
Second and third volumes illustrated with one plate each.
Handsome set.

First edition.
Publisher's brown paper boards, smooth spine, frame of blind fillets on covers struck in their centers with a blind roundel, brown paper endpapers and pastedowns.
Contributions by J. Paul-Boncour, C. Marsin, L. Descaves, L. Bodin, A. Merrheim, Allain, V. Snell, A. Roubakine, M. Audoux, A. Ferdinand-Hérold, L. Jouhaux, J. Germain, A. Pierre, V. Margueritte, Séverine, H. Béraud, M. Gorki, J. Pellerin, M. Bouchor...
The cover of each issue is illustrated by G. des Champs, G. dorival, Steinlen, M. Watt, G. Viardot, Diligent...
It should be noted that a special issue on the Paris Commune appears in our six-month collection.
Also concerning the German Revolution, the war of independence in Ireland, Soviet Russia...
Rare and handsome head of collection of this magazine.

First edition.
Half red cloth binding, covers scuffed, corners slightly bumped, publisher's binding. Complete volume with its title page; each issue contains eight pages.
Contributions by Amédée Achard, Chamfleury, François Coppée, Paul Féval and Charles Yriarte notably, drawings by Karl Bodmer, Gustave Doré and Cham among others and engravings by Chapon and Méaulle among others.
Magazine illustrated with numerous full-page black and white engravings, some double-page engravings.
Le Monde illustré was a weekly news journal published from 1847 to 1940 and from 1945 to 1956, directed notably by Paul Dalloz and Charles Yriarte. From its launch Le Monde illustré secured the collaboration of authors and artists such as Alexandre Dumas, Paul Féval, Théophile Gautier, George Sand, Cham, Gustave Doré...

First edition.
Publisher's full lemon cloth binding, smooth spine lightly browned, boards marginally and lightly soiled, top edge gilt.
Work illustrated with figures in the text.

First edition.
Publisher's full blue cloth binding, complete with dust jacket in perfect condition.
Author's autograph signature.
Additionally, our copy is enhanced with a typed letter from the author, in English, bearing his manuscript signature and a visiting card on which O. Samuelson has added a few words.
Rare ensemble.

First edition.
Other contributions by J. Caillaux "A propos du projet Marchandeau", P. Dominique "Les grandes invasions du XXème siècle", H. Bidou "Comment M. Lloyd George a mené la guerre".
Back cover partially yellowed, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition.
Other contributions by R. Nathan "Les Soviets et leurs pactes de non-agression" ["The Soviets and their non-aggression pacts"], G. Marcel on T. Maulnier's Nietzsche, G. Meyer...
Small lacks and marginal tears to boards.

First edition.
Publisher's full cream and olive cloth binding, complete with its illustrated dust jacket which shows very slight marginal tears of no consequence.
Endpapers very slightly and partially shadowed.
Iconography.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Publisher's full lemon cloth binding, complete with illustrated dust jacket with very slight marginal tears of no consequence.
Iconography.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Publisher's full red cloth binding, complete with illustrated dust jacket with very slight marginal tears of no consequence.
A small stain of no consequence on the first endpaper.
Iconography.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Half sea-green cloth binding, publisher's binding. Volume complete with its volume title page.
Contributions by Champfleury, Paul Féval and Charles Yriarte notably, drawings by Gustave Doré and Cham among others, engravings notably by Chapon and Méaulle.
Magazine illustrated with numerous full-page black and white engravings and a folding plate.
Le Monde illustré was a weekly news magazine published from 1847 to 1940 and from 1945 to 1956, it was directed notably by Paul Dalloz and Charles Yriarte. From its launch Le Monde illustré secured the collaboration of authors and artists such as Alexandre Dumas, Paul Féval, Théophile Gautier, George Sand, Cham, Gustave Doré...

First edition of this offprint from the journal "Abeille" from volume XX (1882) to volume XXVI (1889).
Full bottle-green cardboard binding, smooth spine with paper title label pasted at head, small discoloration stains on boards.
Gift inscription in ink at head of endpaper.
Rare.

First edition.
Publisher's full cloth bindings, smooth spines, retaining dust jackets.
Works illustrated with numerous drawings, plates in black and in color.
Handsome set.

First edition of this theatrical adaptation published anonymously.
Marginal tears with small lacks to spine and boards, pen annotations at head of front board, foxing.
Rare.

First edition.
Contributions by P. Ginisty, M. Rieu, E. Cottinet, J. Clary...
Small lack at foot of one joint, handsome interior condition.

First edition.
Upper cover lacking.
Rare.

First edition.
Our copy is presented in plain temporary wrappers, title and author's name inscribed in pen at the head of the front cover, spine faded.
Title page partially sunned, otherwise handsome interior condition.
Rare.

First edition published in a small number of copies of this offprint.
Rare and handsome illustrated pamphlet with 28 figures in the text.

First edition of the catalogue for this exhibition held at the Galerie Georges Petit from January 25th to February 6th, 1899.
Illustrations at rear.
Spine split, handsome interior condition.
Rare.

New edition.
Spine faded, front cover loose, some light foxing.
Rare.

First edition.
Work illustrated with figures in the text and plates.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition printed in a small number of copies of this offprint.
Signed autograph inscription from Paul Petit.
Illustrated brochure with 2 plates hors-texte.
Spine slightly cracked, spine and covers lightly and marginally sunned, a small angular lack at head of front cover, handsome interior condition.

First edition of the French translation, of which no deluxe copies were printed.
Signed bilingual autograph inscription from the author to a couple who were friends.
A handsome copy.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pure linen paper, deluxe copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Longworth Chambrun.
Preface by André Maurois.
Spine sunned, boards marginally and more lightly sunned, a small tear and marginal stains on the first cover, handsome interior condition.
A full-margined copy.

First edition of this review founded by Allan Kardec's disciples.
Contributions by A. Kardec, L. Denis, H. Brun, F. Rémo...
Light discoloration and marginal foxing to boards, small stain to foot of second board, handsome interior condition.
Rare.

First edition.
Publisher's full green cloth binding, smooth spine, title label pasted to spine, orange paper endpapers and pastedowns.
Work illustrated with 32 plates in black and color.
Small traces of tissue paper on endpapers, handsome interior condition.
Curious bookplate, printed on the half-title page.

New edition printed identically to the original edition of 1796.
Half marbled hazelnut sheep binding, spine with five raised bands set with blind fillets, red shagreen title-label, gilt initials at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
Handsome copy.

First edition printed in a small number of copies, in two fascicles, of this offprint from the Revue bryologique.
Light foxing.
Copy presented in plain temporary wrappers, with title label pasted to the front cover.
Rare fascicles.

First edition.
Illustrated pamphlet with figures in the text and 32 plates.
A slight tear to the spine.

First edition.
Work illustrated with 136 figures in the text and complete with its 5 geological maps on loose sheets.
A slight marginal tear on the first cover, otherwise fine copy.

First edition printed in a small number of copies of this offprint.
First cover slightly and marginally sunned without gravity, otherwise handsome copy.
Rare pamphlet.

First edition printed in a small number of this offprint.
Brochure illustrated with 3 plates.
A small tear of no consequence at the foot of the spine, otherwise a handsome copy.
Rare brochure.

New edition on ordinary paper.
A good copy.

First edition.

Some light foxing mainly at the end of the volume, copy presented in plain temporary wrappers.

Rare.

First edition.
Copy presented in plain temporary wrappers.
Spine sunned and with a tear at head.
Rare.

First edition printed on laid paper in a small number of this offprint.
First cover lightly and marginally spotted without consequence, a tiny corner lack to same, otherwise handsome copy.
Rare pamphlet.

First edition.
Brochure illustrated with 4 figures in the text and three plates at the end.
Paper yellowed.
Rare copy.

First edition.
Half brown sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt dots and fillets as well as blind fillets, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition.
Publisher's binding in full burgundy cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt fleuron, original wrappers preserved.
Work illustrated with 226 figures in the text.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Bradel binding in brown half-cloth, smooth spine, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
Handsome copy.

New edition with some parts in first edition as completely revised.
Work illustrated with 271 figures in the text as well as 27 plates at the end.
A manuscript inscription at the head of an endpaper, handsome copy.

Fourth edition with some parts in first edition.
Work illustrated with 10 plates with figures at the end.
Some light foxing, three tiny spots on the margins of the boards, ink gift inscription on the first cover.

First edition published in a small number of copies of this offprint.
Illustrated pamphlet with 10 photographic plates hors-texte.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
A tear at the foot of the spine, small corner losses to the boards, some light foxing.

First edition.
Half brown sheep bindings, spines with four raised bands set with black fillets, gilt initials at foot, marbled paper boards, blue paper endpapers and pastedowns, soiled covers of the first volume preserved.
First volume decorated with two maps heightened in colors as well as two engraved plates.
Manuscript annotations by a previous owner in pencil at the end of the second volume.
Copy almost entirely free from foxing.
Handsome set.

First edition of this offprint from the Bulletin de la Société Entomologique de France, printed in a small number of copies.
Rare pamphlet illustrated with 3 figures in the text.
Handsome copy.

First edition of this thesis defended to obtain the rank of first-class pharmacist.
Spine cracked at head and foot with minor lacks, first cover marginally soiled and spotted, small corner lacks to covers, Autograph inscription signed by Louis-Charles Lutz, the dedicatee's name has been scraped off.
Rare pamphlet complete with its three plates (including 2 in color) at the end of the volume.

Second edition largely first.
Full grey cloth binding with smooth spine, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved.
A small repaired tear at the foot of pages 391-392 causing a one-line text loss completed by hand by a previous owner.
Handsome and rare copy.

First editions (reissue for the first volume).
Full grey cloth binding, smooth spine, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, front covers preserved.
First volume: vertebrates. Illustrated with 4 plates at rear.
Second volume: Annelida. First part: coleoptera.
Third volume: annelida. Second part: orthoptera.
Fourth volume (one fascicle): Branch II: Annelida. Sub-branch I: articulated. Class I. Insects. Order III: Hemiptera.
Autograph inscription signed by Ernest Olivier on the second volume.
Handsome set.
Rare collection.

First edition for each of the volumes.
Half brown sheep binding, spine with four raised bands, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved.
Handsome copy.
Rare collection.

First edition of each volume.
Half brown sheep binding, spine with five raised bands, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved.
Works illustrated with numerous figures in-text.
Handsome set.

The first edition, published in a small number of copies.
Signed autograph inscription by Jacques Berriat Saint-Prix.
Illustrated pamphlet with black and color figures in-text.
Rare.