Alfred Castaigne|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1898-1907|15.50 x 23.50 cm|3 volumes reliés
First edition. Half grey cloth binding, smooth spines, red sheep title-labels, dampstaining to one joint and spine of volume III, marbled paper boards, scratch with paper loss to front board of third volume, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved. Handsome interior condition.
Lib. Internationale • A. Lacroix, Verboeckhoven & Cie|Paris • & Bruxelles [Brussels] 1870|12 x 19 cm|relié sous étui
The first edition, of which there were no large paper copies. Elegant cherry-red morocco by Semet Plumelle, spine in six compartments, date gilt at foot, gilt roulettes to head- and tail-pieces, gilt fillet to edges of covers, gilt dentelle frame to pastedowns, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, all edges gilt; slipcase edged in the same morocco and lined in brown felt. With a frontispiece etching by Emile Bénassit. A fine copy perfectly bound.
Chez Vander-Agen|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1734|9.50 x 16 cm|relié
First edition. The author is Jean Gourmeau according to Barbier (Dictionary of anonymous works). Contemporary full calf binding. Spine with raised bands ornamented with 4 acorns, roulette at foot and headcap. Red morocco title-labels. Headcaps worn. Corners slightly bumped. pp. 195-196 omitted without lack. Jean de la Noë-Mesnard (1651-1717). Friend of the Oratorians, he was a member of the Saint-Clément community. From a merchant family, trained as a jurist, he became famous for his teaching (giving conferences every Thursday at the Saint-Clément presbytery). Theologian, editor of the 1689 diocesan catechism (a question-and-answer catechism adopted by several dioceses and...
First edition, one of 375 numbered copies on simili-Japon, the only printing along with 5 Lafuma and 134 bouffant. Illustrated with 2 drawings of the author. Covers and spine lightly and marginally faded, not serious, otherwise a good copy. Rare.
chez Adrian Moetjens • chez Jean Léonard • chez Pierre Marteau|à La Haye, [The Hague] • à Cologne, • à Bruxelles [Brussels] 1686, 1690, 1685, 1688|13.50 x 7.50 cm|4 livres en un Vol. relié
Chez Bruyn|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1755|9.50 x 17 cm|relié
First edition. Title page in red and black. Contemporary binding in full mottled brown sheep. Decorated spine with raised bands. One title-label in red morocco and the second in black morocco. Restorations to head and tail. Collected by Abbot Berthier, these letters are the work of the Bishop of Chartres and a spiritual confessor to Madame de Maintenon.
l'Antiquité classique|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1951|16 x 24.50 cm|agrafé
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.
M. Weissenbrich|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1909|16.50 x 25.50 cm|agrafé
The first edition of this offprint, published in a small number of copies, with no mention of deluxe copies. Autograph inscription signed by the author. Handsome and rare copy.
A. Lefèvre|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1904|16 x 24.50 cm|broché
First edition printed in a small number of copies of this offprint, of which no deluxe copies are mentioned. Autograph inscription signed by Georges Dwelshauvers to symbolist poet André-Ferdinand Hérold. Rare and handsome copy.
Haumann|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1834|9 x 13.50 cm|relié
Rare Belgian counterfeit edition published the same year as the first edition. Half cherry red shagreen binding, smooth spine decorated with double fillets and gilt fleurons, some light rubbing to spine without significance, marbled paper boards with some minor abrasions, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding. Work illustrated with plates and complete with its 4 folding maps. Occasional light foxing, gift inscription in ink at head of verso of front board. Rare.
Paul Lacomblez & Lib. de l'Art indépendant|Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Paris Mai 1891|16.50 x 25 cm|broché
First edition. Contributions by G. Eekhoud "Chevalerie rustique", C. Van Leberghe "Panthée", I. Gilkin "Les dernières fêtes", E. Demolder "La nouvelle Carthage"... Second cover loose, covers partially faded with slight corner lacks, handsome interior condition.
Paul Lacomblez & Lib. de l'Art indépendant|Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Paris Janvier 1891|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
First edition. Contributions by G. Eekhoud, B. Lazare, P. Verlaine, H. de Régnier, F. Viélé-Griffin, M. Maeterlinck, E. Verhaeren, G. Kahn, P. Quillard, C. van Leberghe... Spine worn, second board detached, boards partially discolored and foxed with slight corner lacks, handsome interior condition.
Paul Lacomblez & Lib. de l'Art indépendant|Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Paris Août 1891|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
First edition. Contributions by G. Eekhoud "Croix processionnaires", E. Verhaeren "Vers", A. Ferdinand-Hérold "Du vitrail des saintes", I. Gilkin, Némo"... Two small lacks at head and foot of spine, boards partially discolored and foxed with slight corner lacks, handsome interior condition.
Paul Lacomblez & Lib. de l'Art indépendant|Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Paris Septembre 1891|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
First edition. Contributions by F. Séverin "Poèmes", M. Desombiaux "Vers de l'espoir", E. Verlant "Le salon d'Anvers"... Boards partially discolored and foxed with slight corner lacks, handsome interior condition.
Paul Lacomblez & Lib. de l'Art indépendant|Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Paris Juillet 1891|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
First edition. Contributions by E. de Castro, E. Demolder, G. Destrée, A. Jhouney... Two small lacks at head and foot of spine, boards partially discolored and foxed with slight corner lacks, handsome interior condition.
Paul Lacomblez & Lib. de l'Art indépendant|Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Paris Février 1891|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
First edition. Contributions by Iwan Gilkin "Siegfried", Albert Giraud "Le don d'enfance", Fernand Severin "Le bonheur"... Minor lacks and slight angular tears to spine and boards, boards marginally faded and spotted, handsome interior condition.
Paul Lacomblez & Lib. de l'Art indépendant|Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Paris Décembre 1891|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
First edition. Contributions by E. Verhaeren "Vers", E. Demolder "Le baptême d'or", G. Stevens "Profils perdus"... Small lacks and light corner tears to spine and covers, covers marginally faded and foxed, handsome interior condition.
Paul Lacomblez & Lib. de l'Art indépendant|Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Paris Novembre 1891|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
First edition. Contributions by G. Kahn "Vers", V. Gille "Vers", P. Lacomblez "Loth et ses filles"... Small lacks and light corner tears to spine and covers, covers marginally faded and foxed, handsome interior condition.
Paul Lacomblez & Lib. de l'Art indépendant|Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Paris Mars-Avril 1891|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
First edition. Contributions by S. Mallarmé "Pauvre enfant pâle", G. Kahn "extraits d'un livre d'images", Toto "Album à Toto", E. Demolder "Entrée de ville", A. Leune "Contes"... Minor lacks and light corner tears to spine and boards, boards marginally faded and foxed, handsome interior condition.
Paul Lacomblez & Lib. de l'Art indépendant|Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Paris Octobre 1891|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
First edition. Contributions by G. Eekhoud "Cycle patibulaire", J. Itibéré Da Cunha "Vers", A. Giraud "Les vaines rencontres"... Minor lacks and light corner tears to spine and boards, boards marginally faded and foxed, handsome interior condition.
Paul Lacomblez & Lib. de l'Art indépendant|Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Paris Décembre 1892|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
First edition. Contributions by Huntley Sully "La Monparonne (suite et fin)", Fernand Severin "Réveil", a literary critique of "Salut par les juifs" by Léon Bloy, Iwan Gilkin "Pétites études de poétique française : II - Le rythme"... Small lacks and light corner tears to spine and boards, boards marginally faded and spotted, handsome interior condition.
Paul Lacomblez & Lib. de l'Art indépendant|Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Paris Septembre 1892|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
First edition. Contributions by E. Verhaeren "Vers", G. Rahlenbeck "Donneurs d'aumônes", I. Gilkin "Petites études de poétique française : I - Le vers et la prose", H. Maubel "Croquis"... Small lacks and light corner tears to spine and boards, boards marginally sunned and foxed, rear board detached, handsome interior condition.
Paul Lacomblez & Lib. de l'Art indépendant|Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Paris Juillet-Août 1892|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
First edition. Contributions by G. Eekhoud "L'honneur de Luttérath", G. Garnir "L'apôtre", L. Wallner "Le premier récit du podiatchy", I. Gilkin "Satan"... Small lacks and light corner tears to spine and boards, boards marginally sunned and foxed, handsome interior condition.
Paul Lacomblez & Lib. de l'Art indépendant|Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Paris Mai 1892|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
First edition. Contributions by G. Eekhoud "La mort de l'évêque Nicolas", L. Wallner "Littérature russe", Télesphore Tabibitte "Renéghilade tertiaire"... Minor lacks and slight angular tears to spine and boards, boards marginally faded and spotted, handsome interior condition.
Paul Lacomblez & Lib. de l'Art indépendant|Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Paris Avril 1892|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
First edition. Contributions by A. Goffin "Proses lyriques", A. Fontainas "Le miroir des légendes", E. Verlant "Le salon des XX"... Minor lacks and slight angular tears to spine and boards, boards marginally faded and spotted, handsome interior condition.
Paul Lacomblez & Lib. de l'Art indépendant|Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Paris Mars 1892|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
First edition. Contributions by A. Fontainas "Epilogue", E. Demolder "La parabole des vierges", G. Eekhoud "Quelques scènes d'Ibsen", I. Gilkin "Jettatura"... Minor lacks and light corner tears to spine and covers, covers marginally faded and spotted, handsome condition internally.
Victor Palmé|Paris • & Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Genève [Geneva] 1890|16 x 24 cm|broché
The first edition, published in a small number of copies, of this offprint from the Revue du Monde catholique. Manuscript gift inscription on the first endpaper, an angular lack at the head of the second cover. Rare.
Office de Publicité|Paris, • Bruxelles [Brussels] 1872|13.50 x 19 cm|relié
First edition. Contemporary half burgundy shagreen with corners, spine with five raised bands decorated with richly ornamented double gilt compartments, double gilt fillets framing the boards, top edge gilt on deckled edges. Rare and very handsome copy.
Brepols|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1959|14.50 x 21 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies. Publisher's green cloth binding, dust jacket preserved without any defects. Work illustrated with 18 plates. Handsome copy.
La Société Nouvelle|Paris, • Bruxelles [Brussels] 1892|25 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition. Serious lacks to the upper part of the work, affecting a significant portion of the pages. Illustrious collaborations: G. Eekhoud, P. Kropotkin, E. Verhaeren, G. Kahn, V. Vandervelde, F. Nietzsche... Astonishing and rare international review of sociology, arts, sciences and letters at the crossroads of symbolist and anarchist movements.
La Société Nouvelle|Paris • & Bruxelles [Brussels] 1890|25 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition. Some lacks to spine, bite edges, some foxing. Numerous prestigious collaborations: G. Eekhoud, E. Verhaeren, C. de Paepe, G. de Greef, G. Mesnil, L. Van Keymeulen...
La Société Nouvelle|Paris, • Bruxelles [Brussels] 1893|25 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition. Silent blue cover, spine marked in pen. Boards lightly stained, some foxing. Numerous prestigious collaborations including: G. Eekhoud, E. Verhaeren, A. Fontainas, C. Mauclair, H. Krains, E. Picard, N. Nikitine...
La Société Nouvelle|Paris • & Bruxelles [Brussels] 1889|25 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition. Blue plain cover, spine marked in pen. Covers slightly stained, some foxing. Numerous prestigious contributions including: G. Eekhoud, E. Verhaeren, E. Caudrelier, F. Fuchs, J. Athur, M. Maeterlinck, J. Péladan...
La Société Nouvelle|Paris • & Bruxelles [Brussels] 1888|25 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition. Blue plain cover, spine marked in pen, some foxing. Numerous prestigious contributions including: G. Eekhoud, E. Verhaeren, F. Borde, F. Brouez, A. de Potter, P. Kropotkine...
La Société Nouvelle|Paris, • Bruxelles [Brussels] 1891|25.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
First edition. Numerous and remarkable contributions: E. Verhaeren, E. Demolder, C. Van Lerberghe, E. Reclus, G. Eekhoude, R. W. Emerson, S. Merlino... Blue unlettered wrappers, manuscript inscriptions on the spines, the first volume shows minute lacks, a lack at foot, the second shows a lack to headcap. Very occasional foxing on both volumes.
La Jeune Belgique|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1881-1882|16 x 25 cm|relié
First edition. Half bottle-green shagreen binding, smooth spine decorated with blind floral motif surrounded by blind vegetal pattern, repeated over the entire spine surface, gilt dentelles at head and foot, bottle-green shagreen title-label, pine-green paper boards with pasted title label, brown paper endpapers and pastedowns. Contributions by I. Gilkin, G. Eekhoud, M. Waller, C. Lemmonier, T. Hannon, Coquelin cadet, G. Droz, C. Fuster, G. Rodenbach, E. Verhaeren, J. Richepin, spectator...
Decq et Duhent • Ernest Thorin|Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Paris 1873|14.50 x 22.50 cm|relié
First edition. Publisher's half cherry red shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands showing slight rubbing, decorated with blind double compartments adorned at their centers with a gilt floral motif, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, contemporary binding. Work decorated with one out-of-text plate on page 223. Occasional foxing, a small tear with minimal lack not affecting the text on page 683. Rare.
Le Centaure|Bruxelles [Brussels] Mai 1929|16 x 24.50 cm|agrafé
First edition. Literary and pictorial contributions by W. Kandinski, J. Miro, W. George, P. Courthion, G. Marlier, A. de Ridder, A. Derain, H. Malfait... Light dampstain affecting the front cover and its verso, marginal foxing to endpapers.