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TOM TIT
La science amusante, 1ère, 2e et 3e série.[Scientific Amusements]
Librairie Larousse|s. d. [1890 - 1906]|14 x 21 cm|3 volumes en reliure de l'éditeur
€500
George AURIOL, André HELLE
La Geste héroïque des petits Soldats de Bois et de Plomb
Librairie Larousse|Paris 1925|13.50 x 20 cm|broché
First edition illustrated with drawings by André Hellé.
Boards slightly and marginally sunned, otherwise a handsome and rare copy.
Precious signed autograph inscription from George Auriol: "De tout coeur à Willette ancien gonfalonier de Rochechouart son vieil ami George Auriol." ["Wholeheartedly to Willette former standard-bearer of Rochechouart his old friend George Auriol."]
€250
(to Boris VIAN) André HODEIR
Introduction à la musique de jazz
Librairie Larousse|Paris 1945|11.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Very precious signed autograph inscription from André Hodeir to Boris Vian: "Bien amicalement à toi mon cher Boris. André Hodeir." ["With warm friendship to you my dear Boris. André Hodeir."]
What a provenance!

€500
Henri VESLOT
Code-interprète Veslot. Code économique auto-traducteur de correspondance universelle en français, anglais, allemand, espagnol, italien, permettant de rédiger dans sa propre langue le messages (télégrammes ou lettres) que le destinataire lira instantanément dans la sienne
Librairie Larousse|Paris 1912|16 x 24.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First French edition.
Publisher's binding in half black shagreen, smooth spine with light traces of rubbing, navy blue paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, Larousse bookstore emblem stamped in blind to center of rear board.
Rare and handsome copy.
€100
TOM TIT
La science amusante, 1ère, 2e et 3e série.[Scientific Amusements]
Librairie Larousse|s. d. [1890 - 1906]|14 x 21 cm|Woodcut|3 volumes en reliure de l'éditeur
Three volumes published between 1890 and 1893. 300 experiments in recreational physics and conjuring, with numerous wood-engraved illustrations by Poyet. Four pages of publisher’s advertisements at the end of volume one.
Publisher’s binding by Engel (not credited), gilt-stamped red percaline cloth. Boards and spines decorated with black and gilt designs. Headcaps slightly pushed. Two small tears along the lower hinge of volume 3 with minor percaline loss. A fresh and well-preserved set, with a few spots of foxing.
Very attractive copies. The cloth bindings remain in excellent condition, with glossy finish and sharp corners.
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TOM TIT
La science amusante, 1ère, 2e et 3e série.[Scientific Amusements]
Librairie Larousse|1890 - 1906|14 x 21 cm|Woodcut|3 volumes reliés
3 volumes published between 1890 and 1893. 300 entertaining physics experiments and conjuring tricks, richly illustrated with wood engravings by Poyet. Four pages of advertisements at the end of the first volume.
Publisher's binding by Engel (uncredited), gilt red cloth boards. Covers and spine decorated in black and gold. Headcaps slightly crushed. A crisp set, with occasional foxing.
Very attractive copies.
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Emile VILLEMIN
Méthode naturelle de prononciation française et de phonétique pratique à l'usage des étrangers
Librairie Larousse|Paris s. d. [1914]|11 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
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Pierre MAC ORLAN
Dinah Miami
Librairie Larousse|Paris 1928|11.50 x 18.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
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Marie SOUDART
La cigale et la fourmi. Le chat, la belette et le petit lapin, saynètes tirées de La Fontaine
Librairie Larousse|Paris s. d. [circa 1915]|12 x 19 cm|agrafé
First edition of M. Soudart's adaptation.
Work illustrated with 6 drawings by Fernand Fau.
A small angular lack affecting the back cover, otherwise a handsome copy.
€45
Henri BERGSON
La philosophie
Librairie Larousse|Paris s. d. [1915]|13 x 19 cm|broché
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