First edition. The prediction of Cazotte, the metamorphoses of Olivier Basselin, the deliquescences of Adoré Floupette, the songs of Bilitis... Light worming affecting the endpapers, otherwise a handsome copy.
Editions du Sagittaire|Paris 1938|13 x 19 cm|broché
First edition of the French translation on ordinary paper established by the Brazilian Academy of Letters, of which only 25 deluxe copies were printed. Contributions by Machado de Assis, G. Barroso, L. Carneiro, A. Maia, P. Setubal... Spine faded as usual, otherwise handsome copy.
First edition. Appendix on generalized relativity, the ideas of Lorenz and Einstein explained using elementary calculations. A slight corner lack affecting the rear board, otherwise a handsome copy.
First edition printed in 102 copies, ours one of the 100 on laid paper, of this offprint from 'Le Livre' of March 10, 1885. With frontispiece engraved portrait of the author, in-text illustrations. A small lack at foot of spine, an angular lack to second board, otherwise a handsome copy.
First edition, published in a small number of copies. Autograph inscription by the author. Lacking at foot of spine which is split at head, fine interior condition.
First edition published in a small number of copies of this offprint from the Bibliothèque de l'Ecole des Chartes. A repaired tear at the head of the spine which also has a lack at the foot, fine interior condition.
Second edition of the French translation established by Mlle X. Work illustrated with 62 engravings with verse epigrams. Preface, notes and bibliography of the principal works on Les cris de Paris by A. Certeux. Verse description of the city of London followed by Le Pont-Neuf (heroic and playful poem). Bilingual text concerning the city of London. Spine sunned with tears reglued at head and foot, small marginal lacks affecting the front cover. Rare.
First edition printed in a small number of copies of this offprint from the Revue littéraire de l'histoire de France. Autograph inscription signed by the author. About Robert Greene's 'Pandosto' (1588) translated into French in 1615. Covers detached with corner lacks, a slight corner lack to front cover, marginal dampstaining.
First edition printed in a small number of copies of this offprint from the Revue des bibliothèques. Very light marginal foxing to covers, otherwise a handsome copy.
First edition printed in a small number of copies of this offprint from the Bibliothèque de l'Ecole des Chartes. Gift inscription on front board, tiny marginal lacks to same.
First edition printed in a small number of copies on laid paper of this offprint from the Revue des études grecques. Autograph inscription from the author. Spine reinforced, marginal lacks to boards which also show some spotting, handsome interior condition.
The first edition, published in a small number of copies. Autograph inscription signed by Charles Nisard. Unbound with silent boards showing tears and small marginal lacks. Rare.
First edition printed in a small number of copies of this offprint from the Revue des études grecques. Boards detached and corner loss to the text block (without loss of text).
First edition published in a small number of copies. Illustrated brochure with photographs and drawings by Auger, Charlier, Coutin, Reimbeau and Varin. Autograph inscription from H. Menu. Spine and covers marginally faded, otherwise handsome copy.
First edition. About 'Quelques semaines au bord de la Baltique' by A. de Humboldt, 'Les trois mages du Nord' by H. Heine, 'Le fou de la révolution', 'Pensées d'un somnambule sur le XIXème siècle'... A tear at the head of one joint, two small corner lacks on the front cover, some light foxing.
First edition printed in a small number of copies on laid paper of this offprint. Autograph inscription by the author. Gift inscription on the front cover which has small corner lacks, handsome interior condition.
First edition published in a small number of copies on laid paper of this offprint from the Bulletin du bibliophile. Small marginal tears to the first cover, some small worming.
First edition. This is a bibliography and chronology of Protestant pamphlets against Ronsard's speeches with a critical edition of three unpublished pieces and one little-known piece. Two minor ballpoint pen marks on spine, first cover slightly and marginally sunned, handsome interior condition.
First edition of the French translation on ordinary paper, with only 10 deluxe copies printed on Holland paper. A lack at foot of spine, otherwise a handsome copy.
New edition. Full navy blue paper boards, spine with four raised bands decorated with gilt fleurons showing rubbing at head and foot, blind-ruled frames on covers, gilt arms of lycée Louis Le Grand on the first cover. Some light foxing.
The first edition, published in a small number of copies, of this offprint from the Bibliothèque de l'Ecole des Chartes. Manuscript annotations in pencil. Tears with small lacks to spine.
The first edition, published in a small number of copies of this offprint from the Mémoires de la Société nationale des antiquaires. A slight marginal lack to front board, otherwise a handsome copy.
Chez tous les libraires|Paris 1871|11.50 x 18 cm|broché
Second edition. Spine split at foot and head with loss at head, a marginal loss to the front board, foxing. Rare work castigating 'the scoundrels of the Commune'.
First edition published in a small number of copies of this offprint from the Revue des deux mondes. Autograph inscription from the author on the front cover. Rare and handsome copy.
First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on China paper, the deluxe issue with 10 on Japan. Half chocolate shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands showing traces of rubbing, date at foot, one joint rubbed at head and foot, upper corners slightly bumped. Some inevitable light foxing, a small marginal tear without loss to page 195, otherwise handsome interior condition. Rare.
First edition. This volume includes studies of Anne Radcliffe, Paracelsus, Jérome Vida and the Chevalier Marino. A small lack to foot of spine, otherwise handsome copy.
First edition of the French translation, false statement of edition, no mention of deluxe copies. Gift inscription on front cover, three small stains on back cover, otherwise handsome copy.
Le Bailly|Paris s. d. [circa 1890]|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
First edition. The characteristics of dairy cattle, drinking, grooming, feeding, recognizing and treating diseases... A tiny lack to the front cover, otherwise a handsome copy.
First edition. About Plutarch, Iambulus, Conon, Xenophon, Eumathe, Petronius... A tiny marginal lack to the first cover, small traces of adhesive to the endpapers, otherwise a handsome copy.
Bulletin officiel des cours professionnels|Paris 1909|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
First edition printed in a small number of copies of this offprint. Publisher's flexible black paper boards. Work illustrated with figures. Minor stains of no consequence to binding boards, otherwise handsome copy.
H. Laurens|Paris s. d. [1898]|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition. Work illustrated with 50 unpublished drawings by the author. Spine and boards very slightly and marginally faded, otherwise a handsome copy.
First edition. Illustrations at rear. Spine and boards slightly and marginally faded, a lack at foot of spine also affecting the second board, otherwise handsome copy.
First edition of this sale catalogue held at Hôtel Drouot on June 7, 8 and 9, 1932. Japanese lacquerware from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, wooden and ivory netsuke, Japanese pottery from the 16th to 18th centuries, bronzes, paintings and screens... Illustrated. Handsome copy.
H. Laurens|Paris s. d. [1938]|16.50 x 25 cm|broché
New edition. Work illustrated with 28 engravings. Worming and stains to boards, a small ballpoint pen annotation to front board, colored pencil highlighting inside.
First edition on ordinary paper. Work illustrated with a portrait of M. de Staël and established from the letters of M. de Montmorency to Mme. de Staël. Lacks at head and foot of spine, two small marginal lacks on the front cover, handsome interior condition.
First edition published on the occasion of the centennial of F. Pelloutier's birth. Photographic portrait and a facsimile. A pale marginal stain on the front cover, otherwise a handsome copy.
Allardin|Paris 1838|8.50 x 14.50 cm|2 volumes reliés en un
New edition with some parts of the text in first edition. Half-shagreen binding in burgundy, smooth spine decorated with triple gilt fillets, light wear to joints. Occasional light foxing. Rare.