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  1. Maisons françaises d'autrefois
    Etienne DENNERY

    Maisons françaises d'autrefois

    L'immobilière de construction de Paris|Paris 1966|26 x 32.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    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.
    €80
  2. Les mémoires de Joséphine Baker recueillis et adaptés par Marcel Sauvage
    Joséphine BAKER

    Les mémoires de Joséphine Baker recueillis et adaptés par Marcel Sauvage

    Corrêa|Paris 1949|12 x 19 cm|broché
    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.
    €800
  3. Le sang de l'industrie
    Paul BORY

    Le sang de l'industrie

    C. Paillart|Abbeville 1897|14 x 22.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half black cloth binding with corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt fleurons and black fillets, double gilt fillets framing the marbled paper boards, price label pasted on front pastedown, contemporary binding.
    Work illustrated with engravings in the text.
    €60
  7. Cahiers de la céramique et des arts du feu N°13 et son supplément
    COLLECTIF

    Cahiers de la céramique et des arts du feu N°13 et son supplément

    Société des amis du Musée national de céramique|Sèvres 1959|25 x 32 cm|2 volumes brochés
    First edition of each volume.
    Rich iconography.
    Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned without gravity, a small tear at head of spine of the supplement, handsome interior condition.
    Copy well complete with its supplement devoted to Limoges porcelain.
    €50
  9. Histoire du cinéma
    Robert BRASILLACH, Maurice BARDÈCHE

    Histoire du cinéma[History of Cinema]

    Denoël|Paris 1943|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    The definitive edition, first in parts, one of 25 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper, the only large paper copies.
    Illustrated.
    One small insignificant lack to foot of spine, a few small wormholes principally to endpapers, two tiny marginal tears without lack to lower cover, internally good.
    Rare.
    €1,000
  11. La pyrogravure et ses applications
    Jean CLOSSET

    La pyrogravure et ses applications

    Librairie Renouard & Henri Laurens|Paris s. d. [1898]|14 x 22.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Bradel binding in half burgundy cloth with corners, smooth spine decorated with a central gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at tail, black shagreen title-label with some small tears, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
    Work illustrated with 50 unpublished drawings by the author.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  12. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE - Arts et métiers - Le Faiseur de tuyaux de pipe, Le Pileur de tabac (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche XXVII)
    CONTE, DELAUNAY

    DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE - Arts et métiers - Le Faiseur de tuyaux de pipe, Le Pileur de tabac (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche XXVII)

    Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|53.50 x 71 cm|une feuille
    Original etching in plano, untrimmed, extracted from the so-called "Imperial" edition of the Description de l'Égypte ou Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand.
    Created between February 1802 and 1829 by order of Napoleon Bonaparte and published from 1809 [actually 1810], it was printed in 1000 copies on laid paper watermarked "Égypte ancienne et moderne" and offered to institutions.
    Light fold mark in upper right corner, otherwise excellent freshness and condition.



    Volume MODERN STATE, II:
    The genius...
    €250
  13. Grandes constructions : Le Bûcheron. Imagerie d'Épinal Pellerin n°538
    PELLERIN

    Grandes constructions : Le Bûcheron. Imagerie d'Épinal Pellerin n°538

    Pellerin & Cie|Épinal s. d. [circa 1890]|39 x 49 cm|une feuille
    Image d'Épinal, colour lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
    Very light traces of creasing in the corners, otherwise very fine condition, colours very well preserved.
    These plates are cardboard constructions or models, onto which a pattern was printed.
    This pattern must be cut out and then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper...
    €150
  14. Grandes constructions : Le Rémouleur. Imagerie d'Épinal Pellerin n°537

    Grandes constructions : Le Rémouleur. Imagerie d'Épinal Pellerin n°537

    Pellerin & Cie|Épinal s. d. [circa 1890]|39 x 49 cm|une feuille
    Image d'Épinal, colour lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
    Tear to left margin with very slight damage to the print, light tear to lower margin, colours very well preserved.
    These plates are cardboard constructions or models, onto which a pattern was printed.
    This pattern must be cut out and then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same...
    €150
  15. Moyennes constructions : Le Savetier. Imagerie d'Épinal Pellerin n°1007.

    Moyennes constructions : Le Savetier. Imagerie d'Épinal Pellerin n°1007.

    Pellerin & Cie|Épinal s. d. [circa 1890]|29.50 x 40.50 cm|une feuille
    Épinal print, color lithograph, medium format, printed on heavy paper.
    Very fine condition, colors very well preserved.
    These sheets are constructions or cardboard models, on which a pattern was printed.
    This pattern must be cut out and then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Grandes Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Moyennes Constructions" and the "Petites Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "théâtre chez soi" also enjoyed great success...
    €70
  16. The Ephemera of Adrian Wilson : an annotated list, 1944-1988
    Adrian WILSON, James LINDEN

    The Ephemera of Adrian Wilson : an annotated list, 1944-1988[Les éphémères d’Adrian Wilson : liste annotée, 1944-1988]

    Tuscany Alley|San Francisco 1994|27 x 39 cm|2 volumes reliures en de l'éditeur, sous étui
    First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Rives paper, the only printing with 10 others also on Rives signed by Adrian Wilson and 3 hors commerce copies.
    Cream-colored cloth, complete with slipcase.
    With numerous original woodcuts by Adrian Wilson.
    This copy retains its chemise, which holds 50 or so characteristic examples of the work of the printer Adrian Wilson.
    A fine and rare copy.
    €1,200
  17. L'orfèvrerie française aux XVIIIe & XIXe siècles
    Henri BOUILHET

    L'orfèvrerie française aux XVIIIe & XIXe siècles

    Henri Laurens|Paris 1908-1912|20 x 29 cm|3 volumes brochés
    First edition of 1000 numbered copies on luxury paper.
    SPine very slightly faded, spine of the second volume cracked to foot, a pale dampstain to head of first pages of the second volume, otherwise a good set.
    Richly illustrated.
    €680
  18. Cyclopedia of useful arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering
    Charles TOMLINSON

    Cyclopedia of useful arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering

    George Virtue & Co.|London • & New-York [New York] S.d. [1852-1854]|17.40 x 26.50 cm|9 volumes reliés
    First edition, rarely complete, even rarer as we present it in its original state, in 9 parts in publisher's boards intended to be bound in two large volumes. The illustration comprises two engraved title pages, 40 steel engravings drawn by Bartlet (various engravers), and hundreds of wood engravings in the text.
    Publisher's full red cloth boards with gilt decoration. Smooth spine decorated with a large panel. Covers decorated with a large stamp featuring machinery and factories; blind-stamped frame. Headcaps rubbed. Scattered foxing in the margins of the engravings and tissue guards browned. The last three volumes are with conjugate leaves. Three volumes have some signatures slightly...
    €800
  19. Recherches sur la chaufournerie faites au port de Brest
    M PETOT

    Recherches sur la chaufournerie faites au port de Brest

    Imprimerie Royale|Paris 1833|14.50 x 22.50 cm|relié
    First edition printed in a small number of copies of this offprint from the Annales maritimes et coloniales.
    Half bronze sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with quadruple gilt fillets showing traces of rubbing and trace of library shelf label at head, upper headcaps rubbed, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
    Work complete with its 4 folding plates at rear with 49 figures.
    Foxing on plates, interior free from any foxing.
    Rare.
    €450
  20. Cours pratique de construction rédigé conformément au paragraphe cinq du programme officiel des connaissances pratiques exigées pour devenir ingénieur...
    L. PRUD'HOMME

    Cours pratique de construction rédigé conformément au paragraphe cinq du programme officiel des connaissances pratiques exigées pour devenir ingénieur...

    J. Baudry|Paris 1883|13.50 x 22 cm|2 volumes reliés
    Third edition, with some parts in first edition, revised and corrected.
    Half red shagreen bindings, spines slightly faded with five raised bands decorated with blind fillets and showing traces of rubbing, lack to upper headcap of first volume, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary bindings.
    Work illustrated with 350 figures.
    Small marginal lacks to heads of most pages in first volume due to mouse damage, otherwise handsome interior condition.
    €100
  21. L'envers du music-hall
    COLETTE

    L'envers du music-hall

    Flammarion|Paris s. d. [1913]|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy.
    An important inscription from Colette to her friend Louise Vallée "... à la chatte grise rayée et à madame Louise Vallée...[to the stripy grey cat and to Madame Louise Vallée]"
    Spine faded, a small stain to upper cover, endpapers and half title sunned, otherwise internally good.
    €1,500
  22. Voyage dans la Basse et Haute Egypte : Ustensiles Egyptiens. (Planche 94).<br />
    Dominique VIVANT DENON, Hyacinthe LEGRAND (sculpsit)

    Voyage dans la Basse et Haute Egypte : Ustensiles Egyptiens. (Planche 94).<br />

    Didot|Paris 1803|40.50 x 54 cm|une feuille
    Original, unshaved, full-page etching from the “Imperial edition” of the Description de l'Égypte, or ‘Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand [A Collection of the observations and research carried out in Egypt during the French expedition, published on the orders of his Majesty the Emperor Napoleon the Great]'.

    Produced between February 1802 and 1830 on the orders of Naopleon Bonaparte and published between 1809 and 1828, 1,000 copies were printed and distributed to institutions, on vergé paper with an 'Égypte ancienne et moderne' watermark, visible when held up to the light.

    €180
  23. Bal olympique, vrai bal sportif costumé le vendredi 11 Juillet 1924 de minuit à 6h du matin à la taverne de l'Olympia, 28 Bd des Capucines, organisé par l'Union des artistes russes à Paris
    Pablo PICASSO, COLLECTIF

    Bal olympique, vrai bal sportif costumé le vendredi 11 Juillet 1924 de minuit à 6h du matin à la taverne de l'Olympia, 28 Bd des Capucines, organisé par l'Union des artistes russes à Paris[Olympic Ball, a Genuine Fancy-Dress Sports Ball, on Friday, 11 July 1924, from Midnight to 6 a.m., at the Olympia Tavern, 28 Boulevard des Capucines, organized by the Union of Russian Artists in Paris]

    Union des artistes russes • François Bernouard|Paris 1924|24.50 x 29 cm|broché

    The program is illustrated by V. Barthe (wrapper) and includes hors-texts by Chatzman, Manet (a reproduction of his Olympia), Picasso, Vassilieff, Fotinsky and Ganovsky (a spatial composition).

    Appearing at this event were: Olga Koklova and the Ballets Suédois of Juger Friis and Jean Borlin, the “dance of the lobster, crab and crocodile” with costumes by Marie Vassilieff and Fernand Léger, the Petrograd Puppet Theatre with costumes and puppets by Goncharova and music by Bohslav Martinou and Vernon Duke, three-dimensional poems by Iliazd and Katabadze as well as futurist poems from Vazry, a dance by Thamara Svirskya to Satie's Gymnopédies, “Japanese...

    €1,000
  24. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Le Fabricant de sel ammoniaque. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche XXIV)
    CONTE, TEXIER

    DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Le Fabricant de sel ammoniaque. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche XXIV)

    Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|71 x 53.50 cm|une feuille
    Original etching in plano, untrimmed, extracted from the so-called "Imperial" edition of the Description de l'Égypte ou Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand.
    Executed between February 1802 and 1829 by order of Napoleon Bonaparte and published from 1809 [actually 1810], it was printed in 1000 copies on watermarked laid paper "Égypte ancienne et moderne" and offered to institutions.
    Light and marginal foxing not affecting the engraving, otherwise in very fine fresh condition and preservation.



    Volume MODERN...
    €230
  25. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. L'émouleur, Le Barbier. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche XXV)
    CONTE, DELIGNON (sculpsit)

    DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. L'émouleur, Le Barbier. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche XXV)

    Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|53.50 x 71 cm|une feuille
    Original etching in plano format, untrimmed, extracted from the so-called "Imperial" edition of the Description de l'Égypte ou Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand.
    Produced between February 1802 and 1829 by order of Napoleon Bonaparte and published from 1809 [actually 1810], it was printed in 1000 copies on laid paper watermarked "Égypte ancienne et moderne" and presented to institutions.
    Light marginal foxing not affecting the engraving, otherwise very fine state of freshness and preservation.



    Volume ETAT...
    €180
  26. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Le Taillandier, Moulin à plâtre, Atelier où l'on brûle le café, Le Fabricant de maroquin. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche XXVI)
    CONTE, BALTARD (sculpsit)

    DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Le Taillandier, Moulin à plâtre, Atelier où l'on brûle le café, Le Fabricant de maroquin. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche XXVI)

    Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|71 x 53.50 cm|une feuille
    Original etching in plano format, untrimmed, extracted from the so-called "Imperial" edition of the Description de l'Égypte ou Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand.
    Produced between February 1802 and 1829 by order of Napoleon Bonaparte and published from 1809 [actually 1810], it was printed in 1000 copies on laid paper watermarked "Égypte ancienne et moderne" and presented to institutions.
    Minor marginal foxing not affecting the engraving, a small repaired tear to upper margin (1 cm), otherwise excellent state of freshness and...
    €180
  27. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Serrure égyptienne, Autre serrure en bois, Qaddoum ou essette, Bec d'âne, Feuilleret, Deux rabots, Foret, Machine à forer les tuyaux de pipe, Outils du maçon, Outils du chaudronnier et du ferblantier. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche XXX)
    BALTARD

    DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Serrure égyptienne, Autre serrure en bois, Qaddoum ou essette, Bec d'âne, Feuilleret, Deux rabots, Foret, Machine à forer les tuyaux de pipe, Outils du maçon, Outils du chaudronnier et du ferblantier. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche XXX)

    Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|71 x 53.50 cm|une feuille
    Original etching in plano, uncut, from the so-called "Imperial" edition of the Description de l'Égypte ou Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand.
    Executed between February 1802 and 1829 by order of Napoleon Bonaparte and published from 1809 [actually 1810], it was printed in 1000 copies on watermarked laid paper "Égypte ancienne et moderne" and offered to institutions.
    Slight marginal foxing not affecting the engraving, otherwise in very fine fresh condition and well preserved.



    Volume ETAT MODERNE...
    €160
  28. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. La Faiseuse de mottes à brûler, Le Chamelier. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche XXVIII)
    CONTE, DELAUNAY

    DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. La Faiseuse de mottes à brûler, Le Chamelier. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche XXVIII)

    Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|53.50 x 71 cm|une feuille
    Original etching in plano, uncut, from the so-called "Imperial" edition of the Description de l'Égypte ou Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand.
    Executed between February 1802 and 1829 by order of Napoleon Bonaparte and published from 1809 [actually 1810], it was printed in 1000 copies on watermarked laid paper "Égypte ancienne et moderne" and offered to institutions.
    Slight marginal foxing not affecting the engraving, otherwise in very fine fresh condition and well preserved.



    Volume ETAT MODERNE...
    €160
  29. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Plan, coupe et détails de la roue à pots ou machine à arroser. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche IV)
    CONTE, BERTHAULT (sculpsit)

    DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Plan, coupe et détails de la roue à pots ou machine à arroser. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche IV)

    Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|71 x 53.50 cm|une feuille
    Original etching in plano, uncut, extracted from the so-called "Imperial" edition of the Description de l'Égypte ou Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand.
    Executed between February 1802 and 1829 by order of Napoleon Bonaparte and published from 1809 [actually 1810], it was printed in 1000 copies on watermarked laid paper "Égypte ancienne et moderne" and offered to institutions.
    Light and marginal foxing not affecting the engraving, otherwise in very fine state of freshness and preservation.



    Volume ETAT MODERNE...
    €100
  30. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Vue et détails de la roue à jantes creuses ou machine à arroser. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche III)
    CECILE, BALTARD (sculpsit)

    DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Vue et détails de la roue à jantes creuses ou machine à arroser. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche III)

    Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|53.50 x 71 cm|une feuille
    Original etching in plano, uncut, extracted from the so-called "Imperial" edition of the Description de l'Égypte ou Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand.
    Executed between February 1802 and 1829 by order of Napoleon Bonaparte and published from 1809 [actually 1810], it was printed in 1000 copies on watermarked laid paper "Égypte ancienne et moderne" and offered to institutions.
    Light and marginal foxing not affecting the engraving, otherwise in very fine state of freshness and preservation.



    Volume ETAT MODERNE...
    €130
  31. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Four à poulets du Kaire, Four à chaux, Four à plâtre, Four à poteries, Tour du potier, Four à verrerie, Four à verrerie pour le sel ammoniaque, Four à sel ammoniaque. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche II)
    CONTE, Louis-Alexandre DE BUIGNE

    DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Four à poulets du Kaire, Four à chaux, Four à plâtre, Four à poteries, Tour du potier, Four à verrerie, Four à verrerie pour le sel ammoniaque, Four à sel ammoniaque. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche II)

    Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|71 x 53.50 cm|une feuille
    Original etching in plano, uncut, extracted from the so-called "Imperial" edition of the Description de l'Égypte ou Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand.
    Executed between February 1802 and 1829 on Napoleon Bonaparte's orders and published from 1809 [actually 1810], it was printed in 1000 copies on watermarked laid paper "Égypte ancienne et moderne" and presented to institutions.
    Light marginal foxing not affecting the engraving, otherwise very fine condition and preservation.
    ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE OF CAIRO :
    The set of...
    €120
  32. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Pressoir à huile de lin, Moulin à huile de lin, Moulin à huile de sésame, Fourneau à torréfier la graine de sésame, Four à poulets de Louqsor. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche I)
    CONTE, Edme-François JOMARD

    DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Pressoir à huile de lin, Moulin à huile de lin, Moulin à huile de sésame, Fourneau à torréfier la graine de sésame, Four à poulets de Louqsor. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche I)

    Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|71 x 53.50 cm|une feuille
    Original etching in plano, uncut, extracted from the so-called "Imperial" edition of the Description de l'Égypte ou Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand.
    Executed between February 1802 and 1829 on Napoleon Bonaparte's orders and published from 1809 [actually 1810], it was printed in 1000 copies on watermarked laid paper "Égypte ancienne et moderne" and presented to institutions.
    Light marginal foxing not affecting the engraving, otherwise very fine condition and preservation.



    Volume ETAT MODERNE, II :
    The...
    €120
  33. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Vue de la roue à pots ou machine à arroser. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche V)
    CONTE

    DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Vue de la roue à pots ou machine à arroser. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche V)

    Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|71 x 53.50 cm|une feuille
    Original etching in plano, untrimmed, extracted from the so-called "Imperial" edition of the Description de l'Égypte ou Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand.
    Executed between February 1802 and 1829 by order of Napoleon Bonaparte and published from 1809 [actually 1810], it was printed in 1000 copies on watermarked laid paper "Égypte ancienne et moderne" and presented to institutions.
    Slight marginal foxing not affecting the engraving, otherwise very fine condition and preservation.



    Volume ETAT MODERNE, II:
    €200
  34. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Vues et détails de deux machines à arroser, appelées Châdouf et Mentâl. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche VI)
    CECILE, BALTARD (sculpsit)

    DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Vues et détails de deux machines à arroser, appelées Châdouf et Mentâl. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche VI)

    Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|53.50 x 71 cm|une feuille
    Original etching in plano, untrimmed, extracted from the so-called "Imperial" edition of the Description de l'Égypte ou Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand.
    Executed between February 1802 and 1829 by order of Napoleon Bonaparte and published from 1809 [actually 1810], it was printed in 1000 copies on watermarked laid paper "Égypte ancienne et moderne" and presented to institutions.
    Slight marginal foxing not affecting the engraving, otherwise very fine condition and preservation.



    Volume ETAT MODERNE, II:
    €160
  35. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Charrue, Machine à battre les grains. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche VIII)
    CONTE, DELAUNAY

    DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Charrue, Machine à battre les grains. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche VIII)

    Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|53.50 x 71 cm|une feuille
    Original etching in plano, untrimmed, extracted from the so-called "Imperial" edition of the Description de l'Égypte ou Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand.
    Executed between February 1802 and 1829 by order of Napoleon Bonaparte and published from 1809 [actually 1810], it was printed in 1000 copies on watermarked laid paper "Égypte ancienne et moderne" and offered to institutions.
    Light and marginal foxing not affecting the engraving, otherwise very fine condition and preservation.



    Volume MODERN STATE...
    €160
  36. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Charrue, Machine à battre les grains, Machine à blanchir le riz, Moulin à farine. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche IX)
    FEVRE, Jean-Baptiste Prosper JOLLOIS

    DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Charrue, Machine à battre les grains, Machine à blanchir le riz, Moulin à farine. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche IX)

    Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|53.50 x 71 cm|une feuille
    Original etching in plano, uncut, from the so-called "Imperial" edition of the Description de l'Égypte ou Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand.
    Produced between February 1802 and 1829 on Napoleon Bonaparte's orders and published from 1809 [actually 1810], it was printed in 1000 copies on watermarked laid paper "Égypte ancienne et moderne" and offered to institutions.
    Light marginal foxing not touching the engraving, otherwise very fine condition and preservation.



    Volume ETAT MODERNE, II:
    The...
    €160
  37. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Vue intérieure du moulin à huile. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche XII)
    CONTE, HUBERT (sculpsit)

    DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Vue intérieure du moulin à huile. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche XII)

    Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|71 x 53.50 cm|une feuille
    Original etching in plano, untrimmed, extracted from the so-called "Imperial" edition of the Description de l'Égypte ou Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand.
    Created between February 1802 and 1829 by order of Napoleon Bonaparte and published from 1809 [actually 1810], it was printed in 1000 copies on watermarked laid paper "Égypte ancienne et moderne" and offered to institutions.
    Light and marginal foxing not affecting the engraving, otherwise very fine condition and preservation.



    Volume ETAT MODERNE...
    €230
  38. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Vue intérieure de l'atelier du tisserand. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche XIII)
    CONTE, SCHROEDER (sculpsit)

    DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Vue intérieure de l'atelier du tisserand. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche XIII)

    Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|71 x 53.50 cm|une feuille
    Original etching in plano, untrimmed, extracted from the so-called "Imperial" edition of the Description de l'Égypte ou Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand.
    Created between February 1802 and 1829 by order of Napoleon Bonaparte and published from 1809 [actually 1810], it was printed in 1000 copies on watermarked laid paper "Égypte ancienne et moderne" and offered to institutions.
    Light and marginal foxing not affecting the engraving, otherwise very fine condition and preservation.



    Volume ETAT MODERNE...
    €230
  39. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Le Passementier, Le Faiseur de cordonnets, Le Fabricant d'étoffes de laine, Le Ceinturonnier. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche XIV)
    CECILE, DELAUNAY

    DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Le Passementier, Le Faiseur de cordonnets, Le Fabricant d'étoffes de laine, Le Ceinturonnier. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche XIV)

    Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|71 x 53.50 cm|une feuille
    Original etching in plano, untrimmed, extracted from the so-called "Imperial" edition of the Description de l'Égypte ou Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand.
    Produced between February 1802 and 1829 on Napoleon Bonaparte's orders and published from 1809 [actually 1810], it was printed in 1000 copies on laid paper watermarked "Égypte ancienne et moderne" and presented to institutions.
    Light and marginal foxing not affecting the engraving, otherwise in very fine fresh condition and well-preserved.



    VOLUME ETAT...
    €160
  40. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. L'Arçonneur de coton, Le Fileur et la dévideuse de laine, Le Tourneur et le serrurier en bois. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche XV)
    CONTE, MALBESTE (sculpsit)

    DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. L'Arçonneur de coton, Le Fileur et la dévideuse de laine, Le Tourneur et le serrurier en bois. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche XV)

    Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|53.50 x 71 cm|une feuille
    Original etching in plano, untrimmed, extracted from the so-called "Imperial" edition of the Description de l'Égypte ou Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand.
    Executed between February 1802 and 1829 by order of Napoleon Bonaparte and published from 1809 [actually 1810], it was printed in 1000 copies on laid paper watermarked "Égypte ancienne et moderne" and presented to institutions.
    Slight and marginal foxing not affecting the engraving, otherwise very fine condition and preservation.



    Volume ETAT MODERNE...
    €160
  41. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Le Teinturier, Le Cordier. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche XVI)
    CONTE, DELAUNAY

    DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Le Teinturier, Le Cordier. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche XVI)

    Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|53.50 x 71 cm|une feuille
    Original etching in plano, untrimmed, extracted from the so-called "Imperial" edition of the Description de l'Égypte ou Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand.
    Executed between February 1802 and 1829 by order of Napoleon Bonaparte and published from 1809 [actually 1810], it was printed in 1000 copies on laid paper watermarked "Égypte ancienne et moderne" and presented to institutions.
    Slight and marginal foxing not affecting the engraving, otherwise very fine condition and preservation.



    Volume ETAT MODERNE...
    €180
  42. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Le Maçon, Le Couvreur. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche XVIII)
    CONTE, BALTARD (sculpsit)

    DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Le Maçon, Le Couvreur. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche XVIII)

    Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|53.50 x 71 cm|une feuille
    Original etching in plano, untrimmed, extracted from the so-called "Imperial" edition of the Description de l'Égypte ou Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand.
    Produced between February 1802 and 1829 by order of Napoleon Bonaparte and published from 1809 [actually 1810], it was printed in 1000 copies on watermarked laid paper "Égypte ancienne et moderne" and offered to institutions.
    Light and marginal foxing not affecting the engraving, a small repaired tear in the upper margin (1 cm), otherwise excellent state of freshness and...
    €180
  43. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Le Faiseur de nattes, Le Faiseur de couffes. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche XX)
    CONTE, SCHROEDER (sculpsit)

    DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Arts et métiers. Le Faiseur de nattes, Le Faiseur de couffes. (ETAT MODERNE, volume II, planche XX)

    Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|53.50 x 71 cm|une feuille
    Original etching in plano format, untrimmed, extracted from the so-called "Imperial" edition of the Description de l'Égypte ou Recueil des observations et recherches faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand.
    Produced between February 1802 and 1829 by order of Napoleon Bonaparte and published from 1809 [actually 1810], it was printed in 1000 copies on laid paper watermarked "Égypte ancienne et moderne" and presented to institutions.
    Light and marginal foxing not affecting the engraving, otherwise very fine state of freshness and preservation.



    VOLUME...
    €180
  47. Mémoires d'Audiger limonadier à Paris
    AUDIGER

    Mémoires d'Audiger limonadier à Paris

    Académie des bibliophiles|Paris 1869|10.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 440 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only printing with 10 on China paper.
    Half vellum-style cardboard binding, smooth spine, red shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  48. Les textiles végétaux des colonies
    Henry LECOMTE

    Les textiles végétaux des colonies

    In La revue coloniale|Paris Mars-Juillet 1896|16 x 25 cm|relié
    Original edition.
    Binding half canvas tree, silent smooth back, marbled paper plates with small discolored spots, a few snags on the cuts, contemporary binding.
    Signed autograph from the author to Meline Mr. Chairman and Minister of Agriculture.
    Shaded guards.
    €80
  49. Dictionnaire pratique de céramique ancienne
    LACOUR-BRÉVAL, Gaston EDINGER

    Dictionnaire pratique de céramique ancienne

    Albin Michel|Paris 1925|25.50 x 33 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Work illustrated with numerous figures in the text.
    Spine lightly sunned without gravity and with a small tear at head, pleasant interior condition.
    €120
  50. Notice sur l'origine et les travaux des manufactures de tapisserie et de tapis réunies aux Gobelins et catalogue des tapisseries qui y sont exposées
    Antoine-Louis LACORDAIRE

    Notice sur l'origine et les travaux des manufactures de tapisserie et de tapis réunies aux Gobelins et catalogue des tapisseries qui y sont exposées

    Manufacture des Gobelins • Lib. encyclopédique de Roret|Paris 1852|11.50 x 17.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Pamphlet illustrated with figures in the text.
    Spine and covers uniformly sunned, two tears at head and foot of spine, a light dampstain to verso of back cover, occasional light foxing.
    Gift inscription in ink on front endpaper.
    €50
  51. Aide-mémoire du brasseur
    L. PIERRE

    Aide-mémoire du brasseur

    H. Dunod & E. Pinat|Paris 1907|11.50 x 18.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's soft brick red cloth binding, smooth spine.
    Handsome and rare copy.
    €150
  53. La maréchalerie ou ferrure des animaux domestiques
    André SANSON

    La maréchalerie ou ferrure des animaux domestiques

    Lib. agricole de la Maison rustique|Paris 1897|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    Third edition.
    Full black cloth binding, smooth spine, minor epidermis damage to boards, two small lacks to one joint, an ink stain affecting the margins but not the text.
    Work illustrated with 34 figures in the text.
    €40
  56. Henri Gouttebel instituteur
    Lucien GACHON

    Henri Gouttebel instituteur

    G. de Bussac|Clermont-Ferrand 1971|14.50 x 22.50 cm|2 volumes brochés sous étui
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pure Lafuma thread paper, deluxe copy.
    Fine copy complete with publisher's slips.
    €150
  58. Exposition de 1867 : délégation des ouvriers relieurs. Première partie : la reliure aux expositions de l'industrie (1798-1862)
    COLLECTIF

    Exposition de 1867 : délégation des ouvriers relieurs. Première partie : la reliure aux expositions de l'industrie (1798-1862)

    Au siège de la commission chez M. Clémence|Paris 1868|12 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half red morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands showing minor rubbing traces, double gilt fillets framing the marbled paper boards, lower corners slightly bumped, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
    Occasional foxing otherwise handsome interior condition.
    €150
  60. Les saints patrons des métiers de France
    Léon-Paul FARGUE, Kléber HAEDENS

    Les saints patrons des métiers de France

    Maison Aubanel|Avignon 1942|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies. Other contributions by A. Thérive, A. Arnoux, P. Dominique, R. Lannes among others.
    Illustrated.
    Spine sunned with a slight tear at head, small corner lack to front cover, shadows on endpapers, otherwise fine interior condition.
    Rare.
    €70
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