Paris

First edition, one of the numbered copies on bouffant paper.
Work illustrated by the author.
Light worming of no consequence to the foot of the boards.
Signed autograph inscription from Jean Effel to Jean-Pierre Gray Draillard enhanced with a small drawing depicting an angel holding a daisy in its mouth.

First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on alfa Navarre, the only large paper copies with a few hors commerce copies also on alfa.
A good and rare copy.

First edition, one of 975 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only large paper copies with 25 on pur fil paper.
A good copy.

Chez Jacques Le Febvre, in Paris 1688, in-4 (18 x 25.5 cm), (20) 558pp(11), bound

New Edition. The author wrote this work in Italian and published it in Milan in 1674, he did the translation himself.

Bound in full brown calf. Spine in decorated compartments. Title piece in brown morocco. Top spine end skillfully restored and redecorated. Title page mounted, as well as the first page of the foreword. Remnants of adhesive between the endpaper page and the title page. Good fresh paper, except on the pages of the epistle.

A beautiful copy.

The author, a Capuchin monk by the name of Justinien de Tours (he will have another pen name)...

First edition of this complete year, divided into two semesters.
Contemporary half blonde sheep binding, spine with five rubbed raised bands, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved.
The Journal Asiatique is a publication of the Société Asiatique with the support of the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, published without interruption since 1822, presenting research results in the fields and disciplines of Oriental studies, in French and in European languages.

New edition for the first two volumes, the third volume is in first edition. The illustration comprises 3 title vignettes repeated with arms, 2 title headpieces for the epistle and preface, and 2 initial letters; 6 title headpieces and initial letters for the text; all engraved by Audran. The eight folding plates of Paris are missing. Title pages in red and black. The first volume of the Traité de la police appeared in 1707, volume 2 in 1710, volume 3 in 1719, and a fourth volume (De la voirie), written by Delamare's secretary, appeared posthumously in 1738.
Contemporary full calf binding, worn. Decorated spine with raised bands. Brown morocco title and volume labels. First 3...

Rare first edition on ordinary paper of the author's first book, with only 6 Holland deluxe copies printed.
Bradel binding in half sand-colored cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt typographical motif, double fillet and gilt date at foot, olive shagreen title-label partially faded and marginally rubbed, marbled paper boards, one upper corner slightly bumped without gravity, contemporary binding.
Copy slightly trimmed.

First edition.
Half mint-green shagreen binding, smooth spine decorated with triple gilt fillets, head caps worn, some rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, contemporary binding.
Some light foxing, printed bibliophile stamps on title page and in margins of some pages serving as bookplates.

First edition in French, one of 995 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies after the 109 reimposed.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 110 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
A tiny marginal stain without consequence at the head of the first cover, handsome copy.

First edition published under the pseudonym France Norrit, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil paper, ours being one of 10 hors commerce copies.
Rare and handsome copy of this erotic work whose authorship François Nourissier only acknowledged 8 years later.

First French edition, expanded with an original preface by the author, printed in 1800 numbered copies on alfa paper.
Signed autograph inscription from Henri de Montherlant to Bernard Fleurot.
Handsome copy.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Signed autograph inscription from Louise Weiss to Daniel Meyer: "... en toute amitié spirituelle, le récit de cet immense voyage pour l'informer, lui plaire, l'amuser, le convaincre et l'émouvoir..." ["... in complete spiritual friendship, the account of this immense journey to inform him, please him, amuse him, convince him and move him..."]
Includes an original photograph of the author in which she appears seated, her cat in her arms, on her balcony from which the Eiffel Tower escapes toward the sky. Louise Weiss added a few words on the back of her photograph presenting her wishes to Daniel Meyer, envelope...

First edition, one of 500 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies after 45 on pur fil.
Rare light worming, a fold mark at head of first cover, handsome copy complete with its photographic frontispiece.

The finest edition of this work, augmented and enriched by the author, whose original appeared in 1706. The author explains the interest of this new revised edition in a foreword. One frontispiece, 3 fine title vignettes by Cochin and 13 folding plates (the 1741 edition contained only 8). Explanations of the plates and vignettes after the table of contents.

Full marbled and glazed blonde calf binding. Decorated spine with raised bands. Red morocco title label. Head worn, tail torn and largely missing from the last compartment. Paper of fine freshness, free from foxing. Despite the binding defects, fairly good copy.

First edition.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands set with blind fillets, red cardboard boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges, contemporary binding.
Foxing.

First edition strictly hors commerce printed in 400 copies on Rives vellum and illustrated with 20 heliogravure plates after various documents from 1580 to 1760.
Text by Julien Cain.
Half-title page and one endpaper with foxing, otherwise handsome interior condition.
Burgundy leather slipcase with slight scratches, spine of chemise lightened and of the same burgundy leather, the whole made and signed by Hermès.
Our copy is printed for Jack Francès.
Handsome copy.

First edition strictly hors commerce printed in 600 copies on Mandeure rag paper and illustrated with 24 heliogravure plates after various documents.
Text by Etienne Dennery.
Slipcase in full burgundy leather with slight scuffs, chemise spine lightened and in matching burgundy leather, the whole made and signed by Hermès.
Our copy is printed for Jack Francès.
Handsome copy.

First edition printed in 380 copies on Lana laid paper.
Publisher's Bradel binding in full burgundy leather, smooth spines faded and stained at foot, marbled paper boards,
Slipcase in full burgundy leather with slight scuffs.
Rich iconography.
Our copy is printed for Jack Francès.
Handsome copy.

Les Mémoires de Joséphine Baker recueillis et adaptés par Marcel Sauvage
Corrêa | Paris 1949 | 12 x 19 cm | original wrappers
New edition, one of 50 numbered copies on vélin Johannot, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
Illustrated cover.
Illustrations, some press clippings tipped in, which caused a clear fading, on half-title page.
A rare and good copy.

First edition of this complete year, divided into two semesters.
Contemporary half blonde sheep binding, spine with five rubbed raised bands, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved.
The Journal Asiatique is a publication of the Société Asiatique with the support of the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, published without interruption since 1822, presenting the results of research in the fields and disciplines of oriental studies, in French and in European languages.

First edition of this second semester.
Contemporary half blonde sheep binding, spine with five rubbed raised bands, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved.
The Journal Asiatique is a publication of the Société Asiatique with the support of the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, published without interruption since 1822, presenting the results of research in the fields and disciplines of oriental studies, in French and in European languages.

First edition of this complete year, divided into two semesters.
Contemporary binding in half blonde sheep, spine with five raised bands rubbed, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved.
The Journal Asiatique is a publication of the Société Asiatique with the support of the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, published without interruption since 1822, presenting the results of research in the fields and disciplines of Oriental studies, in French and European languages.

First edition of this complete year, divided into two semesters.
Contemporary binding in half blonde sheep, spine with five raised bands rubbed, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved.
The Journal Asiatique is a publication of the Société Asiatique with the support of the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, published without interruption since 1822, presenting the results of research in the fields and disciplines of Oriental studies, in French and European languages.

First edition of this complete year, divided into two semesters.
Contemporary binding in half blonde sheep, spine with five raised bands rubbed, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved.
The Journal Asiatique is a publication of the Société Asiatique with the support of the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, published without interruption since 1822, presenting the results of research in the fields and disciplines of Oriental studies, in French and in European languages.

First edition of this complete year, divided into two semesters.
Contemporary binding in half blonde sheep, spine with five raised bands rubbed, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved.
The Journal Asiatique is a publication of the Société Asiatique with the support of the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, published without interruption since 1822, presenting the results of research in the fields and disciplines of Oriental studies, in French and in European languages.

First semester first edition.
Contemporary half blonde sheep binding, spine with five rubbed raised bands, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved.
The Journal Asiatique is a publication of the Société Asiatique with the support of the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, published without interruption since 1822, presenting the results of research in the fields and disciplines of oriental studies, in French and European languages.

First edition for which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
Contemporary half marbled brown sheep binding, spine with two raised bands decorated with a gilt fleuron, traces of rubbing to spine, gilt date and double fillet at foot, olive shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Paul Farez to the Rosati poet Jean Ott.

First edition printed on esparto paper.
Half hazel shagreen binding, spine with two raised bands decorated with a gilt fleuron, traces of rubbing to spine, date and double gilt fillet at foot, olive shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by Marc Delmas to the poet Rosati Jean Ott.
Work illustrated with a portrait of the composer as frontispiece.

First edition.
Spine sunned with three small tears to head and foot, internally good.

First editions for each of the 9 volumes, all published anonymously except the fourth and sixth.
Bradel binding in full old rose cardboard, smooth spine faded, navy shagreen title-label, scuffs to boards, corners slightly bumped, yellow edges, contemporary binding.
Ink stains on the first endpaper and the following two pages diminishing until they disappear, another affecting the third opuscule on most pages, another ink stain affecting more lightly at foot and without touching the text the pages of the second opuscule, scattered foxing.
Rare collection of texts defending or demolishing Chateaubriand's political action during the years from 1816 to 1818.

First edition, one of 32 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
Spine very slightly faded, not serious, a trace of fold to foot of upper cover.

New edition of the French translation established by Laurent Tailhade, one of the numbered copies on vellum.
Work decorated with original pochoir illustrations by Georges Lepape.

Edition with illustrations by Jean Traynier, printed in 425 copies, ours, one of the 325 numbered on Arches vellum unnumbered, includes a manuscript justification by the illustrator: "Exemplaire d'artiste réservé pour Monsieur ... avec la sympathie de l'illustrateur." ["Artist's copy reserved for Mister ... with the illustrator's regards."]
It is also enhanced with an autograph dedication page by Jean Traynier and 20 original watercolors by the artist in the text margins.
Spine of the chemise slightly faded.
Beautiful illustrated adaptation of Jean Traynier's etchings, superbly heightened with watercolors by the artist.

Edition illustrated with 19 original lithographs hors-texte by Henriette Bellair, one of 18 numbered copies on Rives vellum, deluxe copies.
Our copy is complete with its original signed drawing by Henriette Bellair, ours entitled "enlèvement d'Agathe et d'Antoinette".
Unfortunately, our copy is incomplete of the three states of the illustrations as stipulated in the justification page.
Handsome copy.

First edition of the French translation established by Ernest Jaéglé.
Autograph inscription from the latter to General Morand d'Hartreux.
Light marginal tears without gravity to the boards, handsome copy.
Rare.

First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
Autograph inscription from Albert Camus to Constant Burniaux.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Precious dated and signed autograph inscription from Louis Weiss to Jacques Benoist-Méchin: "... en souvenir de nos années de jeunesse..." ["...in memory of our youth..."]
Covers slightly and marginally browned at foot.

First edition for which there was no mention of large paper copies.
Autograph inscription from Marie Bonaparte to Monsieur Gouse.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally faded as usual.

First edition, one of 1497 numbered copies on alfa paper.
Signed autograph inscription from Roger Vailland to filmmaker Louis and his wife, actress Clara Daquin.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Full-page autograph inscription dated and signed by Roger Vailland to actress Clara Daquin: "... à Doussard, ce 9 Septembre 1953, bien persuadé qu'au cours de ces dernières six semaines, une réelle et solide amitié n'a fait que se pré-former..." ["... at Doussard, this 9th September 1953, quite convinced that during these last six weeks, a real and solid friendship has only been pre-forming..."]
On the cover, a photograph by Henri Cartier-Bresson.
Small stains and light scratches on the first cover.

First edition of the French translation by Marcel Pagnol, one of 32 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
Cover illustrated with a woodcut by Aristide Maillol.
Slight traces of sunning to head and to foot of spine, nice copy.

First edition, one of 220 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only large paper copies with 65 on pur fil paper.
Clear traces of adhesive paper to endpapers.

First edition in French, one of 50 numbered copies on pure laid paper, ours one of 30 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
Spine very slightly sunned with pale stains at foot, handsome full-margined copy.

First edition, one of 130 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies.
A very good copy.

Definitive edition on ordinary paper.
Fine autograph inscription signed by Paul Fort to Alexis Baume "with my best wishes for the entire passage of the mysterious year 1943".
Foreword by Paul Valéry.

First edition.
Autograph inscription signed by Jean Roullier to Louis and Madeleine Barberon.
Marginal worming to head of first cover which also has small tears with tiny lacks to foot.

first edition of the French translation by Charles-Marie-René Leconte de Lisle.
Bound in red half-morocco with corners, back with five nerves, gilded head, contreplats and paper guards to the tank, blankets and back preserved, a few rare foxinges, beige canvas casing, modern binding.
Precious autograph dedication from Leconte de Lisle to George Sand:
"To Mrs. G. Sand
tribute of respectful admiration
Leconte de Lisle »
From his earliest writings, Leconte de Lisle placed himself directly under the influence of George Sand, to whom he dedicated two poems of youth: to George Sand and Lelia in solitude . This...

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half caramel shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with double blind-stamped compartments, black shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Signed and inscribed by Alexandre Chatrian to his friend Ludovic Bouyon.
Bookplate of the dedicatee pasted on a pastedown.
Some minor foxing.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half caramel sheep binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt fleurons showing some scratches, red shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, front board affected at head with surface damage, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Signed autograph inscription from André Beaunier to Guillaume Chastenet.
About Lucile de Chateaubriand, Eugénie de Guérin, Mmes de Staël and de Beaumont, M. Desbordes-Valmore...
Some minor foxing.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Bradel binding in half purple cloth, smooth spine faded with gilt fleuron, double gilt fillet at foot, hazel shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Work illustrated with in-text and full-page illustrations.

First edition of which there were no deluxe copies, with second edition statement.
Half caramel shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with double blind compartments, black shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, upper corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
Signed and inscribed by Alexandre Chatrian to his friend Ludovic Bouyon.
Some light foxing.

First collected edition, one of 85 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies after 26 pur fil.
Half marbled sheep binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt fleurons, gilt friezes at head and foot, burgundy red shagreen title-label, spine with some rubbing traces, lemon cardboard boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on alfa vellum, the only issue with 10 on Holland paper.
Pamphlet complete with its facsimile.
A light and pale marginal dampstain on the covers.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half caramel shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with double blind-stamped compartments, black shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, upper corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription signed by Alexandre Chatrian to both volumes to his "old friend" Ludovic Bouyon.
Some foxing, a crease mark at foot of last leaves.

First edition of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half caramel shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with double blind-tooled compartments, black shagreen title label with a small marginal lack, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, three corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
Signed autograph inscription from Alexandre Chatrian for both volumes to his "old friend" Ludovic Bouyon.
Some foxing.

First edition printed in a small number of copies of this offprint of the Correspondant.
Spine and covers marginally sunned, spine with small lacks.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Illustrated hors texte.
A good copy.

First edition published complete with introduction and notes by Jacques Ladreit de Lacharrière.
The work illustrated with a portrait of Madame de Chateaubriand as frontispiece.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 800 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, the only issue with 30 on Japan paper.
Work illustrated with a portrait of Madame de Vintimille as frontispiece.
Occasional light worming to endpapers, handsome copy.

First collected edition with some parts in first edition.
Bradel binding in indigo half-cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, burgundy shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, two corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
Introduction and notes by Jacques Ledreit de Lacharrière.
Handsome copy.

Third edition.
Half navy blue shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with gilt floral motifs, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt.
Some light foxing.

First edition.
Half black sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with quadruple gilt fillets, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Handsome copy.

La Bible d'Amiens [The Bible of Amiens]First edition of Marcel Proust's translation of Ruskin's work into French. One of the first issue copies numbered at the press, there were only seven copies printed on Hollande luxury paper.
Half brown hard-grained morocco, covers preserved. Contemporary binding.
Rare autograph inscription from Marcel Proust to Georges Goyau:
“à Monsieur Georges Goyau. Son admirateur affectueux et reconnaissant Marcel Proust” (“To Monsieur Georges Goyau. His affectionate and grateful admirer Marcel...

First edition
Dark green half cloth Bradel binding over marbled paper boards, gilt floral motif to spine, double gilt fillet at foot
Autograph inscription from Paul Verlaine to René Andreau
With a frontispiece portrait of the author by Louis Anquetin.

First edition.
About Chateaubriand, A. de Vigny, A. de Lamartine, G. Sand, T. Gautier, V. Hugo...
Spine cracked with small lacks, interior foxing.

Third edition.
Bradel binding in full mauve cloth decorated with vegetal motifs, smooth spine faded decorated with a gilt monogram, gilt date at foot, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding signed by Paul Vié.
The work illustrated with a portrait of Madame de Custine as frontispiece.

First edition published anonymously.
Full mouse-grey cloth Bradel binding, smooth spine, burgundy morocco title-label.

First edition.
Half red morocco with corners, smooth spine decorated with triple gilt fillets and blind typographical motifs, red paper boards, two marginal stains at foot of boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, corners slightly bumped, yellow edges, contemporary binding.
Some minor foxing of no consequence.

First edition imprimée on thick paper.
Arrondissements and Seine heightened with watercolors. 
Map uniformly yellowed. Skillful repairs to the back.
Rare.

First edition.
Contemporrary binding in navy-blue cloth.
Handsome autograph inscription signed by André Theuriet to Guy de Maupassant : "...hommage de vive sympathie littéraire..."

First edition rare.
Half sheep, rubbing on the spine, corners bumped, contemporary binding.
Almost withour foxing.

First edition, one of the rare copies printed on laid paper of which no mention is made, the only deluxe copies.
Full navy blue shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands set with black fillets decorated with double blind compartments enhanced at their centers with gilt fleurons, gilt roulettes on the headcaps, boards struck at their centers with a gilt mandorla enriched with mosaicked navy blue interlace, double gilt fillets on the leading edges, wide gilt dentelle on the pastedowns, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, all edges gilt, superb contemporary binding signed by Simier.
Provenance: from the library of the author, Louis Ulbach, with his bookplate and a library shelf...

Rare first edition consisting of an allegorical title engraved with Napoleon's arms and 59 steel-engraved plates by Boizot, Beauvallet, Vallois after drawings by Bralle. All the engravings are executed with great finesse and present a scale and aerial view at the bottom of each plate. The work would later appear under another title in 1812, without mention of Napoleon, with descriptive text by Amaury Duval: Les fontaines de Paris, anciennes et nouvelles. In later editions, the illustration would be expanded, notably in 1828.
19th-century half black shagreen binding with corners, marbled paper boards, all edges speckled, tail headcap worn and corners very lightly rubbed.
Some...

First edition, rare, published anonymously and never reprinted. It is illustrated with 4 folding plans of Paris corresponding to the four chronological periods studied, extending from the dawn of the monarchy to Louis XV (up to Louis X, Philippe VI to Charles X; from Charles X to Henri IV; and from the latter to the reign of Louis XV). This edition appeared simultaneously at Pierre-François Giffart.
Contemporary full speckled brown sheep bindings. Spines with raised bands decorated with four fleurons and a roulette at foot. Red morocco title and volume labels. A lack at head of spine of volumes II and III. Head of spines worn for volumes IV and V. Foot of spine of volume IV worn. Most...

Stated the second edition, but actually the third, enlarged, with three volumes and eight plates of constellations; rare. The first edition appeared in 1770 in a single volume, a second being added in 1771.

Contemporary spotted sheep, spine with four tools and roulettes to head and foot, red morocco title- and black morocco volume- labels, roulette frame to covers. Spines uniformly and slightly faded, lack to first blind-ruled compartment of spine of volume one. A good copy.

The work, in the form of an alphabetical dictionary, provides an overview of contemporary knowledge of natural history (mineralogy, botany, zoology, entomology, astronomy, and so on). Each article...

First edition published in the Bibliothèque de La Pléiade.
Publisher's full brown grained sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets, handsome copy complete with its cellophane wrapper.
Iconography.

First edition published in the Bibliothèque de La Pléiade.
Publisher's full brown grained sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets, handsome copy complete with its cellophane wrapper.
Iconography.

New edition illustrated with an engraved portrait of the author as frontispiece to the first volume.
Half caramel calf bindings, smooth spines decorated with arabesques, gilt and blind fillets and friezes, gilt friezes at head and foot, some joints slightly cracked at head or foot, some scuffing to certain boards, gilt fillets on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, yellow edges, elegant Romantic bindings.
Occasional light foxing.
Handsome copy beautifully bound in Romantic style.

The first edition, published in a small number of copies.
Half fir-green morocco binding, spine slightly faded with five raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with gilt double compartments richly adorned with gilt typographical motifs, red morocco title, place and date labels, gilt fillet on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Our copy is enhanced with a signed autograph note from the author in which he proposes to a person to postpone their meeting to another day.
Work illustrated with a beautiful frontispiece drawn and engraved by Félix Bracquemond.
Fine bookplate pasted above the reproduction of a...

First edition.
Bradel binding in half almond percale, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, hazel shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding signed by Stroobants.
Work illustrated with plates.
Engraved bookplate pasted on pastedown.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
About Chateaubriand's sisters, Louise Ackermann, Marie Lenéru, Lucie Delarue-Mardrus, Jacques-Trève, Marie Dauguet, Marie Noël, Hélène Jung.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Illustrated with 8 etchings.
A good copy.

First edition.
Spine slightly sunned, foxing at head of second board, ink gift inscription at head of first board, foxing on endpapers, otherwise handsome interior condition.

First edition.
Spine sunned, occasional small foxing.

First edition, one of 16 numbered copies on Japan paper, this one of 6 hors commerce, the tirage de tête.
A very good, well-margined copy.

Fine minuscule typographic edition, with commentary distributed around the text. Text within a red frame. Engraved title, with Renaissance-style border.
Edition illustrated with 27 albumen photographs mounted as vignettes at chapter heads, when the albumen photographic process had just been invented in 1850. One of the first books illustrated with photographs.
Binding in full black morocco signed by Lortic on the pastedown, 1871. Spine with raised bands decorated with 4 tools. Boards hot-stamped with a rich central roundel and corner tools; blind-ruled frame. Wide decorative gilt board-edges. Edges gilt. Light rubbing to upper joint at head (with a tiny floating piece), at foot...

First edition, one of 55 numbered copies on Madagascar, tirage de tête.
A very good copy with edges preserved.

Original engraving. Optical view heightened in watercolour, depicting a view of the Chinese baths taken from the Boulevard des Capucines.
Optical views, also called views, perspectives or "mondo nuovo", are engravings very much in vogue between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. They were intended to be observed through a set of several mirrors or by means of a Zograscope, an instrument consisting of a mirror and a lens. Optical views can be considered the precursors of three-dimensional images and stereoscopes which enjoyed great success from the 19th century onwards. Optical views seem to appear in the 1740s and were drawing-room entertainments. The process was first developed in...

Original engraving. Optical view heightened in watercolor, depicting a view of the Palace of the Chamber of Deputies.
Optical views, also called vues, perspectives or "mondo nuovo", are engravings that were very fashionable between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. They were intended to be observed through a set of several mirrors or by means of a Zograscope, an instrument consisting of a mirror and a lens. Optical views can be considered the precursors of three-dimensional images and stereoscopes which enjoyed great success from the 19th century onwards. Optical views appear to have emerged in the 1740s and were salon entertainments. The process was first developed in Paris, then...