Paris (France)

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
In plain wrappers. Rare.
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Extract from the Revue des deux mondes, 1879, 15.5x25cm, stapled.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
In plain wrappers. Rare.
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Offprint from Revue des deux mondes, 1869, 15.5x25cm, stapled.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First editions.
Bradel binding. One leaf of announce missing at the beginning of the second volume which retains, on the other hand, the folding lithograph by Charlet.
A little light spotting mostly on the last pages of the second volume, otherwise nices copies.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover.
Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover.
Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover.
Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover.
Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover.
Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover.
Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition, one of 215 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only large paper copies with 2 on China paper, 5 on Japan paper and 8 on vergé anglais paper.
A good and rare copy.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Montgolfier, this copy not justified, the only large paper copies with 40 on Hollande paper.
A tiny lack to foot of spine.

First edition, one of 210 numbered copies on alfa, after only 15 Hollande and 60 pur fil.
A tiny angular lack to upper cover, some small marginal foxing, not serious.

First edition, one of the rare large paper copies.
Spine cracked on foot, on joint cracked on foot with a lack, library label to head of spine, occasional light spotting.
Rare.

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, one of the rare copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies with 2 Chine.
Spine slightly faded, a little light spotting, not serious. Rare.

First edition printed in 201 copies, ours one of 140 numbered copies justified by the publisher on white laid paper.
Spine slightly warped and rubbed with a small lack at foot, handsome interior condition.
Rare.

First edition.
Contributions by Théophile Gautier, Théodore de Banville, Aurélien Scholl, Emile Deschamps...
Copy without foxing, part of the leaves are detached.
Rare and sought-after. Printed ex libris imprimé on half title.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies.
A fine copy, ex libris pasted onto one the first endpaper.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies.
A fine copy, ex libris pasted onto one the first endpaper.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome autograph inscription from the author to Colette.
Spine faded as usual, two small glued tears to head and to foot of a joint, a leave badly cut by the dedicatee with small marginal lacks.

First edition of this anthology of Russian poetry presented by P. Collin, of which no deluxe copies were issued.
Bradel binding in full saffron cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, date at foot, saffron shagreen title-label with a small trace of rubbing, contemporary binding.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Paul Collin: "Au grand poète Leconte de Lisle respectueux hommage d'un admirateur." (To the great poet Leconte de Lisle respectful homage from an admirer.)

First edition.
Inscription from Maurice Escoffier, the dedicatee's name has been skillfully erased.
Small tears and lacks at foot and head of spine, covers very slightly and marginally faded without consequence, handsome interior condition.

First edition.
Half bottle-green sheep binding, faded spine with four raised bands decorated with gilt floral motifs, a light scratch with a small paper loss to the front board, contemporary binding.
Scattered foxing.

First edition.
Paper boards, dark brown sheep title label with a filled in angular lack, marbled edges.
Almost without foxing.
A rare copy.

Third edition.
Bradel binding in half black boards, smooth spine, date at foot, chocolate shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, upper corners slightly bumped.
Autograph inscription from Octave Feuillet to Ludovic Halévy, recipient's bookplate pasted to verso of front board.

BIRKBECK Morris
Lettres sur les nouveaux établissements [...] dans les parties occidentales des États Unis d'Amérique
L'Huillier, Delaunay, Paris 1819, in-8 (11,5 x 19,5 cm), de xvi, 156 pp., contemporary sheep
First edition. Rare. Only one copy in the French Bibliothèque Nationale, nothing in French and British catalogues and only one copy in the British Library. The BNF copy has a map that is not present in this copy.
Contemporary half speckled sheep. Spine with fillets, red sheep title-piece. Rubbing. Inkspot to p. 92. Stamp to title: Société de lecture de Genève.
Birkbeck was an English gentleman farmer who emigrated to the United States, going on to write a travel book. Following this journey, his correspondence included very detailed accounts of aspects of American and emigrant life. This work brings together letters by Birkbeck to friends and an epistolary exchange with future émigrés, who inquire about the price of cabins, American Indians, and so on...The book is an important source of information on what exactly emigrants to America should expect.

First edition illustrated with two frontispieces by Horace Vernet and 5 original unsigned ink and wash drawings. A folding map heightened with colors at the end of the work showing the locations where the poem takes place.
Contemporary full calf bindings. Smooth spines decorated with two Grotesque compartments, multiple fillets and rolls. Green morocco title and volume labels. Boards with blind cross-hatching, wide border roll with foliage, Greek key and vase motifs. Rubbing to joints and boards, edges. All edges gilt.
Handsome copy, despite some flaws. Charles-Victor Prévost d'Arlincourt (1788-1856) was, before falling into oblivion, one of the figures of Romanticism, and his popularity rivaled that of Hugo. But, acclaimed by a female audience, he was harpooned by critics who judged his productions implausible. He published his poem on Charlemagne with great publicity fanfare.

First edition. 3 parts, originally sold in installments here gathered in one volume. Rare.
Half red shagreen binding from mid-19th century. Spine with raised bands in compartments decorated with fleurons. Corners slightly bumped.
Examination and origin (history and genealogy) of the nobility of all the great families of France, the Montesquiou, Lusignan, Noailles, Rohan, and lesser ones as well, the author endeavoring to demonstrate that all nobility is usurped, and that all nobles are in fact impostors, and that they derive their origins either from commoners or from thieves, that there is therefore no legitimacy of power and nobility.

First edition.
Two tiny lacks at head of spine, a very small insignificant stain on first cover, a minute corner lack at foot of second cover.
Rare copy in original wrappers retaining the publisher's catalogue at rear.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Handsome autograph inscription from Camille Audigier to Henri de Régnier, then academician.
Spine sunned.

First edition, one of the service de presse (advance) copies.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Giraudoux to François Porché and his wife.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally faded.

First edition printed in a small number of copies for which there was no mention of large paper copies.
A rare and good copy.

First edition.
Autograph inscription by Xavier de Montépin.
Spine sunned with two small tears at foot, otherwise handsome copy.

New edition published one year after the first in the collection 'La France Dramatique au dix-neuvième siècle'.
The main character of this play, adapted from Eugène Sue's eponymous novel, may have inspired Isidore Ducasse in choosing his pseudonym.
Bradel binding in half cherry percaline, spine decorated with a gilt typographic fleuron, blue shagreen title label, original wrappers preserved.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Elegant booklet, photographs of painters in photogravure.
Illustrated covers, handsome copy.

First edition for which there were no large paper copies.
An elegant poster, numerous photographs in heliogravure.
Illustrated cover, a very good copy.

First separate edition.
Bound in full red paper simulating morocco, smooth spine in red Russia morocco decorated with gilt fillets, gilt roulettes at head and foot, slight rubbing at head and foot of spine, one upper corner lightly bumped, yellow edges, contemporary binding.
A pale marginal dampstain affecting most leaves, copy almost entirely free from foxing.

New edition printed in 300 copies, ours one of 100 numbered copies on Rives paper.
Work illustrated with woodcuts by Thollière.
Handsome copy.

Third edition with some parts of the text in first edition.
Half sheep binding in bottle green, spine in four compartments showing traces of rubbing at head and foot, decorated with double blind-stamped compartments.
Autograph inscription from Gustave Nadaud to one of his friends to whom he presents the first copy of this new edition that he recently received.
Headcaps worn.
Handsome interior condition nearly free of foxing.

First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on alfa paper, ours specially printed for Léon Daudet.
Spine sunned, a small light stain on the back cover, a tiny hole at the head of the first endpaper, light foxing.
Complete with its publisher's slip also printed on alfa paper.
Autograph inscription signed by Henri Béraud below the justification page: "Avec l'admiration et l'amitié d'Henri Béraud."

First edition, one of 35 numbered copies on Japon, tirage de tête.
Slight foxing to the spine, otherwise a fine copy with good margins.

First edition. Illustrated with a frontispiece portrait. Rare. Not found in the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, French catalogues, the British Library or English catalogues.
Contemporary full vellum binding. Smooth unlettered spine.
The work is a collection of 34 historical novellas, each novella followed by Christian and moral reflections. Jean Pierre Camus was indeed the first to have used fictional literature, that is to say profane means, for the purpose of spiritual edification. Camus believed in the virtues of entertainment, for the novellas present in this work are exclusively literary, only the "reflections" that follow them remind us of the spiritual (and not religious) project. This enterprise is all the more surprising as the modern French novel was in its beginnings. The style is simple, without affectation, and evokes Plutarch.

First edition in French, one of 50 numbered copies on Johannot paper, the deluxe issue.
A rare and handsome copy.

Second edition, the first appeared in 1688.
Contemporary full speckled calf binding. Raised bands spine handsomely decorated. Tawny title label. A handsome copy.
In the quarrel between the Ancients and the Moderns, Fontenelle here takes the side of the latter with numerous mockeries and satires against the defenders of the Ancients.

First edition.
Contemporary full sheep binding. Decorated raised band spine. Copy with the arms of Baron Carré de Vandeuvre, minister to Louis XVIII. The title and volume labels were renewed at the same period, in the early 19th century.
This volume contains the following biographical and bibliographical articles: Joseph Saenz d'Aguirre, Noël Alexandre, Vincent Auria, Adrien Baillet, Redempt Baranzan, Gabriel Barelette, Jean Bona, Barthelemi de
Chasseneuz, Guillaume Chillingworth, Nicolas Coffeteau, Philibert Collet, André Dacier, Jean Daillé, Simon Escopius, Tanegui Le Fèvre, Anne Le Fèvre, Vitale Giordani, Pierre Halle, Godefroy Herman, François Lamy, Hubert Languet, Jean A, Van der Linden, Job Ludolf, Laurent Magalotti, Jean B. Morin, Henri Noris, Isaac Papin, Soimon Paulli, François Redi, Guillaume Ernest Tentzelius, Louis Thomain, Josph Mari Tomassi, Jean Foy Vaillant, Adrien de Valois.

First edition.
Contemporary full sheep binding. Ornate raised spine. Armorial copy of Baron Carré de Vandeuvre, minister to Louis XVIII. The title and volume labels were renewed at the same period, in the early 19th century.
This volume contains the following biographical and bibliographical articles: Nicolas Perrot d'Ablancourt, Pierre Alcuonus, Alexandre Ab Alexandro, Gaspar Bartholin, Thomas Bartholin, Pierre Bayle, Jean Begat, Nicolas Bergier, Gilbert Burnet, René le Bossu, Philippe Callimaco Eoperiente, Gerard Croese, Pierre Cuneus, Gisbert Cuper, Antoine Galland, Isaac Jaquelot, Jean Lightfoot, Alexandre Marchetti, Claude Gaspard Bachet de Meziriac, Jacques Ozanam, Olivier Patru, François Phililphe, Bernardin Ramazzini, Pierre Sylvain Regis, Jean François Sarasin, Corneille Tacite, Honoré d'Urfé, Jean Wower de Hambourg, Jean Wower d'Anvers.