Seas and Oceans

First edition, illustrated with 24 steel engravings by the Rouargue brothers, including 2 hand-colored woodcuts.
Contemporary half navy blue shagreen binding. Spine with false raised bands decorated with gilt compartments. Shagreen-textured cloth boards with blind fillets. Gilt edges. White moiré endpapers.
Fine copy, in perfect condition, free from foxing and retaining its tissue guards.
This book which visits all the cities along the Rhine was published during the golden age of tourism there; the spa towns of the Rhine were then fashionable, as were the Swiss and German cities. The work consists of descriptions, contemporary and historical anecdotes and notes on customs.

First edition.
Publisher's full navy blue cloth Bradel binding, smooth spine, some scratches to spine and joints, blind fillets framing the boards.
Autograph inscription signed by Charles A. Wilson.
Iconography.
Some light foxing of no significance.

First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on Rives paper, the tirage de tête.
Richly illustrated.
A very good copy.

New edition of the French translation on ordinary paper, false statement of sixth edition, no mention of deluxe copies.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with triple gilt compartments, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, two corners slightly bumped, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Marginal tears not affecting the print, small tears to left corners, colors very well preserved.
These sheets are constructions or cardboard models, on which a pattern was printed.
This pattern must be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes. The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Large Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Medium Constructions" and the "Small Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "home...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, medium format, printed on heavy paper.
Very fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed. This pattern is to 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...

First edition for which no deluxe copies are mentioned.
Handsome copy considering the extreme fragility of this popular edition handled carelessly by readers.
Gift inscriptions in ink on the covers and first page of text.
Rare.

First edition.
Full green cardboard binding, smooth spine decorated with double gilt fillets and fleurons, blind-ruled frames on boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Some minor foxing, mostly marginal.

Second edition, after the first edition published in 1777.
Contemporary full marbled blonde calf binding. Spine with raised bands decorated. Red morocco title label, and green morocco volume label. Headcap of volume 2 worn. 2 corners slightly bumped. Rather handsome copy, in good condition.
The work rests on a simple postulate, the importance of the navy in human history. It brings together all the remarkable facts and discoveries from the dawn of time until 1781; the first volume ends in 1599, the second continues until the date of 1781; We have here in an adroit compilation the complete collection of voyages and discoveries made by navigators, but also battles and wars...

New edition (noted as second, after the original of 1685 of which it is a faithful reprint), illustrated with a title-frontispiece, a frontispiece and nine figures (including numerous naval scenes) drawn by F. Solimene and engraved by F. de Louvemont. The engravings are fine and beautiful. Like the copy in the Library of Congress (visible online page by page), the work has a title frontispiece, without a title page duplicating the title thereafter. The copy is complete.
Contemporary full vellum binding. Spine with raised bands, unlettered. Title in black ink. Body of the work detached from the spine, noticeable on the lower board side when opening the book. The copy is however in very...

New edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.

Very light traces of rubbing to the joints.
Inscribed by Henry de Monfreid.

First edition.
A small tear at foot of spine which also has a minimal lack at head, handsome interior condition.
Rare copy of this study on the secular variations of surface terrain.

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Marginal foxing, otherwise handsome condition, colors very well preserved.
These plates are constructions or cardboard models, on which a pattern was printed. This pattern must be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or scenes of daily life.
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, ships and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "théâtre chez soi"...

Épinal Image, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Light marginal foxing otherwise fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed. This pattern must be cut out then assembled to construct various objects or life scenes.
The Épinal imagery published several series of cut-out models including the "Large Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Medium Constructions" and the "Small Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published with subjects including architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or "theater at home"...

Épinal print, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Small tears restored with tiny lacks to margins not affecting the engraving, otherwise handsome condition, colors very well preserved.
These sheets are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed. This pattern must be cut out 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...

Épinal print, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or models, on which a pattern was printed. This pattern must be cut out 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. This toy model...

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.

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
Light stains of no consequence on the back, otherwise very fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or 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 "Large Constructions" in 39 x 49 cm format, the "Medium Constructions" and the "Small Constructions". From 1880 to 1908, constructions were published featuring architecture, costumes, boats and various vehicles. During this same period, paper theaters or...

Image d'Épinal, color lithograph, large format, printed on heavy paper.
A light corner fold not affecting the engraving, otherwise very fine condition, colors very well preserved.
These plates are cardboard constructions or 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, ships and various vehicles. During this same period, paper...

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.

First edition of the adaptation and French translation established by A. Jarry of this text by S.T. Coleridge, one of 350 numbered copies on laid paper, the only printing with 12 on Japan paper.
Work illustrated with 7 head-pieces and 1 tailpiece engraved and designed by A. Deslignères.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition.
Illustrated with 2 engravings: the first as frontispiece and the second on the title page.
A large marginal dampstain affecting the first leaves, some light foxing, small lacks to head and foot of spine, an angular lack to first cover continuing onto the pages of the first leaf.
Rare.

First edition.
Small lacks to head and to foot of the joints, angular lacks to the covers, colportage stamp to the title page, internally good with practically no foxing.
Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on alfa paper, deluxe copy after only 6 on pure rag paper.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Original 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.

BRYAN Edouard
Histoire civile et commerciale des colonies anglaises dans les Indes occidentales depuis leur découverte par Christophe Colomb jusqu'à nos jour, suivie d'un tableau historique et politique
Dentu, Paris 1801, 13,5 x 21,5 cm, original wrappers
First edition in French.
With the folding map at front present.
Small insignificant wear with tiny lacks to head and foot of one joint, a little light insignificant foxing.
A rare copy in its original wrappers.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First editions.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

First edition.
Plain paper cover. Rare.

Extract from the Revue des deux mondes.
First edition.
In plain wrappers. Rare.

First edition, one of the copies on alfa paper.
Handsome copy despite light worming of no consequence to the endpapers.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Iconography.
Minor staining to foot of front board, ink gift inscription at head of front endpaper, handsome interior condition.

First edition published under the partial pseudonym of Galli.
Half tan sheep bindings, spines with five raised bands showing slight traces of rubbing, red shagreen title labels and author's name, navy shagreen volume labels, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved.
Work illustrated with 2414 color engravings by L. Bombled, with maps and plans within the text and folding.
Handsome copy.

Reprint of the 1826 first edition.
Staining to covers of the second volume, otherwise good copies.

First edition.
Occasional foxing.
Rare.

First edition.
Half red sheep binding, faded spine with five raised bands showing traces of rubbing, spine decorated with gilt floral motifs, lacks of leather on joints, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Work illustrated with 40 drawings by the author.
Some light foxing mainly marginal.
Rare.

Second edition. This work is part of "L'épopée de l'histoire de France" which forms a collection of romanticized passages from French history.
Half green calf binding, the front cover shows fold marks, the back cover has paper losses, the corners, head and foot of spine are bumped, smooth spine decorated with quadruple gilt fillets, numerous tears and losses remain on the spine, scattered foxing, stamp on title page, pencil marks.
Rare but in this condition.

First edition of this satirical play in Norman dialect.
Foreword, variants and dialectal notes by C. Guerlin de Guer. Spine and boards slightly and marginally sunned, bookseller's label pasted at head of front endpaper, marginal foxing on endpapers, handsome interior condition.

First edition printed under the auspices of the French government.
One joint slightly cracked at head, a light stain of no significance at head of first cover, occasional light foxing.
Rare pamphlet.

First edition printed in a small number of copies of this offprint.
Rare and handsome pamphlet.

First edition printed in a small number of copies of this offprint.
Rare and handsome brochure.

First edition printed in a small number of copies of this offprint.
Rare and handsome pamphlet.

First edition printed in a small number of copies of this offprint.
Rare and handsome pamphlet with manuscript corrections by the author in the text.

First edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa paper.
Spine faded with a very slight lack at head.

First edition.
These are works produced by the Society of Antiquarians of Normandy.

First edition of the French translation established by Odette and Guy Lavaud, one of 729 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only issue with 1 Arches and 9 Chine and 27 papier bis.
Work illustrated with drawings by André Lhote and presented in flexible decorated paper boards with threads woven in the manner of marine cordage.
Endpapers slightly and marginally shaded, otherwise a rare and handsome copy.