Vue d'optique - Vue de St Denis prise du pont
Chez Basset|Paris [circa 1790]|30.50 x 48.50 cm|une feuille
Original engraving. Optical view heightened in watercolor, depicting a view of St Denis taken from the bridge.
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 viewed through a set of multiple mirrors or by means of a Zograscope, an instrument consisting of a mirror and a lens. Optical views can be considered precursors to three-dimensional images and stereoscopes which enjoyed great success from the 19th century onwards. Optical views seem to appear in the 1740s and were salon entertainments. The process was first developed in Paris, then London and finally in Germ
€200
Vue d'optique - Vue de la grande place à Tournay.
Chez Basset|Paris [circa 1790]|30.50 x 48.50 cm|une feuille
Original engraving. Optical view heightened in watercolours, depicting a view of the grand square of Tournai.
Optical views, also called vues, 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 as 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 London and
€200
Emile COMBE, Raoul SERRES
L'Achèvement du Boulevard Haussmann
Devambez s.a.|Paris 1927|29.50 x 39 cm|en feuilles sous couverture et chemise rigide
First edition printed in 2000 copies, ours being one of the copies on laid paper.
Some stains on the chemise.
The work is illustrated with six hors-texte plates in black and color by Henri Montassier and Raoul Serres.
€90
Alcime SINAN
Le Vieux Mans méconnu
Chez l'auteur|Le Mans 1930|26 x 33 cm|en feuilles
First edition printed in 300 copies (n°202).
Copy in sheets under publisher's half-cloth chemise closed with laces.
Chemise flaps torn and cover faded. Work illustrated with 54 plates and 50 vignettes after drawings by Alcime Sinan.
€300
Edme-François JOMARD, CECILE (delineavit)
DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Abydus. Plan général des environs. Plans et profils des bâtiments du Nord-Ouest, Vues et détails d'un fragment de statue trouvé dans les ruines. (ANTIQUITES, volume IV, planche 37)
Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|71 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.
€120
Edme-François JOMARD, SEMEN (sculpsit)
DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Antaeopolis (Qâou el Kebyreh). Plan général du temple et des environs. Monolithe. Bas-reliefs du temple. (ANTIQUITES, volume IV, planche 38)
Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|71 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.
€120
CHABROL, COQUET
DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Qâou el Kebyreh (Antaeopolis). Plan, coupe, élévation et détails du portique du temple. Plan des restes de l'édifice de l'Ouest. (ANTIQUITES, volume IV, planche 41)
Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|71 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.
€120
Jean-Baptiste Prosper JOLLOIS, Edouard DEVILLIERS (delineavit)
DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Thèbes. Medynet-Abou. Plan, élévation et coupe d'un temple situé à l'angle sud-est de l'enceinte, Plan, élévation, coupes et bas-relief d'un temple au sud de l'hippodrome, Porte située en avant du temple. (ANTIQUITES, volume II, planche 18)
Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|53.50 x 71 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
Edme-François JOMARD, LOUVET (sculpsit)
DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Thèbes. Medynet-Abou. Coupe du second étage du pavillon, Détails de coupes et de sculptures du pavillon. (ANTIQUITES, volume II, planche 17)
Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|53.50 x 71 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.
€200
ANONYME
Statues de l'hôtel de ville.
S. n.|s. l. circa 1892|22.50 x 16 cm|relié
Half green calf binding, spine with 5 raised bands rubbed, spine decoration faded.
Collection of illustrations of the statues adorning Paris City Hall accompanied by biographies of the illustrious figures represented. Illustrations hors texte each mounted on tabs.
Handsome copy.
Rare.
€120
Jean-Baptiste Prosper JOLLOIS, Edouard DEVILLIERS (delineavit)
DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Denderah (Tentyris). Plans et coupes transversales du grand temple. (ANTIQUITES, volume IV, planche 8)
Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|54 x 71 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.
€300
Jean-Baptiste Prosper JOLLOIS, Edouard DEVILLIERS (delineavit)
DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Denderah (Tentyris). Coupes longitudinales du grand temple. (ANTIQUITES, volume IV, planche 11)
Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|71 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.
€300
Jean-Baptiste Prosper JOLLOIS, Edouard DEVILLIERS (delineavit)
DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Syout (Lycopolis). Plan, coupes et élévation de l'hypogée principal. (ANTIQUITES, volume IV, planche 44)
Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|71 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.
€300
REDOUTE, Edme-François JOMARD
DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Alexandrie. Plan, coupes et détails d'une grande citerne, Détails d'une colonne avec un chapiteau en marbre, Sarcophages, statue et socle en granit. (ANTIQUITES, volume V, planche 36)
Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|53.50 x 71 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.
€100
Pierre-Dominique MARTIN, COLLIN (sculpsit)
DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Alexandrie. Plan, coupes et détails d'un monument souterrain, situé à l'ouest de la ville antique. (ANTIQUITES, volume V, planche 42)
Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|71 x 53.50 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.
€100
Edme-François JOMARD, LOUVET (sculpsit)
DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Thèbes. Medynet-Abou. Coupe du second étage du pavillon, Détails de coupes et de sculptures du pavillon. (ANTIQUITES, volume II, planche 17)
Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|53.50 x 71 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.
€200
Edme-François JOMARD, SELLIER FILS (sculpsit)
DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Ile d'Eléphantine. Plan, coupe, élévations, détails et bas-reliefs du temple du sud. (ANTIQUITES, volume I, planche 35)
Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|71 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.
€130
Jean-Baptiste Prosper JOLLOIS, Edouard DEVILLIERS (delineavit)
DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Esné (Latopolis). Plans et élévations de six chapiteaux du portique. (ANTIQUITES, volume I, planche 77)
Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|54 x 71 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.
€100
LE PERE
DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Edfou (Apollinopolis magna). Plan, coupes et élévations du petit temple. (ANTIQUITES, volume I, planche 62)
Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|54 x 71 cm|une feuille
Original etching in plano, untrimmed, 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 with no damage to the engraving, otherwise in very fine fresh condition and well-preserved.
EDFU:
Plate from a series of
€100
Jean-Baptiste Prosper JOLLOIS, Edouard DEVILLIERS (delineavit)
DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Esné (Latopolis). Plans et élévations de six chapiteaux du portique. (ANTIQUITES, volume I, planche 76)
Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|54 x 71 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.
€140
CHABROL, Jean-Baptiste Prosper JOLLOIS
DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Environs d'Esné (Latopolis). Plan, coupe, élévation et détails du temple au nord d'Esné. (ANTIQUITES, volume I, planche 85)
Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1809-1829|71 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.
€120
George Newenham WRIGHT, Thomas ALLOM
France illustrated, exhibiting its landcape scenery, antiquities, military and ecclesiastical architecture
Fisher, son, & Co.|London, • Paris S.n. [1841-1846]|22 x 27.20 cm|2 Vol. reliés
First edition, illustrated with 148 steel-engraved plates, including 96 in the first three volumes, by Thomas Allom; the fourth volume comprises 52 plates including 36 by Eugène Lami and 16 by Allom.
Full midnight blue glazed calf. Flat spine with false raised bands decorated with various roulettes and fillets with some compartments in morocco. Covers decorated with rich Romantic frieze and angular blind stamps. Red morocco title-label. Marbled edges. Scratches to covers. Headcaps and joints lightly rubbed. Superb English binding.
Volume IV, which is often lacking, is the translation of Un été à Paris, by Jules Janin. Through its illustrations, one finds a Balzacian Paris. It shoul
€800
Andrea MINORELLI, Giuseppe VIOLA ZANINI
Della architettura di Gioseffe Viola Zanini
apresso Francesco Bolzetta|in Padova [Padua] 1629|15.50 x 22 cm|relié
First edition. P. Michel (works in Italian preserved in libraries in France) VIII, 120. Work illustrated with 95 plates on wood.

Contemporary binding in full vellum, handwritten title in ink. Spine browned and stains on the boards. A clear waterstain on the lower margin throughout the work, not affecting the text.

Giuseppe Viola Zanini (1575-1631), who was born in Vicenza and died in Padua, was a painter and an architect who worked in the Venice area. He was more of a decorative painter, renowned for such, than an active architect; architecture interested him as a means of expression of painted decoration. The work is divided into two parts, the first part focuses on the ori
€2,500
Charles LÉVÊQUE
Les monuments d'Athènes et les études archéologiques en Grèce. Extrait de la Revue des Deux Mondes
Extrait de La Revue des deux mondes|s. l. • [Paris] s. d. [1851]|15.50 x 25 cm|agrafé
First edition.
Plain paper cover.
Rare.
€40
Adalbert de BEAUMONT
Les arts décoratifs en Orient et en France. L'architecture. Extrait de la Revue des Deux Mondes
Extrait de La Revue des deux mondes|s. l. • [Paris] s. d. [1866]|15.50 x 25 cm|agrafé
First edition.
Plain paper cover.
Rare.
€50
Charles YRIARTE
Les restaurations de Saint Marc de Venise. Extrait de la Revue des Deux Mondes
Extrait de La Revue des deux mondes|s. l. • [Paris] 1880|15.50 x 25 cm|agrafé
First edition.
Plain paper cover.
Rare.
€50
COLLECTIF
Cahiers de l'Institut d'aménagement et d'urbanisme de la région parisienne. N°7
I.A.U.R.P.|Paris Mars 1967|24.50 x 31 cm|3 volumes brochés sous chemise
First edition.
Industries, crafts and urban renewal; the district and the city; characteristic activities of the city center in Grenoble, Nancy, Rennes, Strasbourg, Toulouse.
Handsome copy illustrated with maps.
€50
Germaine LATALLERIE-BEURIER
Pigeonniers du Puy-de-Dôme. - Fermes et logis du Puy-de-Dôme
Editions des Cahiers bourbonnais|Montluçon 1979-1980|22.50 x 30 cm|4 volumes en feuilles sous étui
First edition for each of the volumes, one of 200 numbered copies on deluxe paper, the only deluxe copies.
Each fascicle is illustrated with 20 pen drawings by G. Latallerie-Beurier.
Signed autograph inscription from the illustrator on two of the four volumes.
Prefaces by Edouard Richard and Jean Montaurier. The set is presented in a chemise and slipcase in half tawny sheep, spine with four false raised bands, marbled paper boards.
Handsome copy.
€300
Germaine LATALLERIE-BEURIER
Vieilles demeures à Besse-en-Chandesse. - Vieilles demeures à Thiers. - Vieilles demeures riomoises. - Demeures moyenageuses à Billom. - Vieilles demeures montferrandaises. - Vieilles demeures clermontoises
Editions des Cahiers bourbonnais|Montluçon 1976-1979|22.50 x 30 cm|6 volumes en feuilles sous étui
First edition for each of the volumes, one of 200 numbered copies on deluxe paper, the only deluxe copies.
Each fascicle is illustrated with 20 pen drawings by G. Latallerie-Beurier.
Signed autograph inscription from the illustrator on each of the volumes.
Texts by G. de Bussac, P. Laporte, M. Vizier, G. Latallerie-Beurier. The set is presented in a chemise and slipcase in half tawny sheep, spine with four false raised bands, marbled paper boards.
The spine of the slipcase is very slightly worn.
Handsome copy.
€350
COLLECTIF
L'île Saint-Louis. - L'île de la Cité. - Le quartier de l'ancienne université
L'Edition d'art H. Piazza|Paris 1974|24.50 x 35 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition on ordinary paper.
Publisher's full red cloth binding, smooth spine, copy complete with its rhodoid which has small corner pieces.
Contributions by Pierre Gaxotte, Yvan Christ, Roland Liot...
Richly illustrated.
A handsome copy.
€80
André MASSON
L'abbaye de Saint-Ouen de Rouen
Defontaine|Rouen s. d. [1930]|26 x 33 cm|en feuilles sous double chemise et étui à lacet
First edition, one of 100 copies on pure Rives linen, deluxe issue.
Work illustrated with 70 plates. Occasional foxing, chemise spine lacking, handsome interior condition.
€120
René HERVAL
Saint-Maclou de Rouen
Defontaine|Rouen s. d. [1933]|26 x 33 cm|en feuilles sous double chemise et étui à lacet
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on pure Rives linen, deluxe issue.
Work illustrated with 50 plates.
Boards and endpapers of chemises shaded, spine of one chemise faded, small tears without consequence to slipcase spine, handsome interior condition.
€180
JOUEN CHANOINE
La cathédrale de Rouen
Defontaine|Rouen s. d. [1932]|26 x 33 cm|en feuilles sous double chemise et étui à lacet
First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on pure Rives rag paper, deluxe issue.
Work illustrated with 74 plates.
Covers and endpapers of the chemises sunned with some marginal lacks, handsome interior condition despite some light foxing.
€180
Robert de LASTEYRIE
L'architecture religieuse en France à l'époque gothique
Auguste Picard|Paris 1926|19.50 x 31 cm|2 volumes reliés
First edition.
Full marbled sheep binding, spine with five raised bands set with wavy borders decorated with double fillets and gilt fleurons, spine with minimal harmless scratches, gilt frieze border on boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, red edges.
Richly illustrated.
Handsome copies.
€150
Geneviève BARBÉ-COQUELIN DE LISLE
Tratado de arquitectura de Alonso de Vandelvira
Caja de ahorros provincial de Albacete|Albacete 1977|22 x 31.50 cm|2 volumes brochés
First edition.
Signed autograph inscription by Geneviève Barbe-Coquelin de Lisle on the first volume.
Richly illustrated in the second volume.
Handsome set.
€120
Dulcinée SOBREPERE
L'urbanisme et l'architecture civile à Cadix au dix-huitième siècle
S. n.|Paris s. d. [1975]|21.50 x 31.50 cm|relié
First edition of this thesis defended in December 1975 for a master's degree in history.
Full flexible indigo cloth binding.
Thesis illustrated with photographic reproductions of monuments mounted on separate leaves.
Rare.
€100
Eugène Emmanuel VIOLLET-LE-DUC
Histoire d'un hôtel de ville et d'une cathédrale
Jules Hetzel & Cie|Paris s. d. [circa1880]|16 x 25 cm|relié
New edition.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands set with cold fillets decorated with gilt floral motifs, light traces of rubbing without significance to spine, marbled paper boards with small surface wear, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
Work illustrated with a color frontispiece as well as black drawings by the author.
Some foxing.
€70
Bernard KAYSER
Cent ans d'expansion cannoise. La campagne devant l'urbanisation
Imp. Devaye|Cannes 1954|19 x 27.50 cm|broché
First edition, of which no deluxe copies were printed.
Rare pamphlet illustrated with charts and maps hors-texte.
Handsome copy.
€70
J. MALLET ABBé
Cours élémentaire d'archéologie religieuse : Architecture. - Mobilier
Lib. Charles Poussielgue|Paris 1887-1891|13.50 x 22.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
Fifth edition for the first volume, second edition (with some parts in first edition) for the second volume.
Half black sheep bindings, smooth spines significantly faded decorated with gilt floral motif, double fillets at tail, olive shagreen title-labels, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Work illustrated with numerous figures in the text.
Occasional light foxing.
€80
Valentin VERMEERSCH
Bruges mille ans d'histoire : de l'époque carolingienne au néo-gothique 875-1875
Albin Michel|Paris 1986|26 x 33 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition.
Publisher's full red cloth binding, complete with its illustrated dust jacket which shows no defects and its slipcase.
Rich iconography.
Handsome copy.
€60
Emile CHEVALLIER
L'Eglise de Léry
Henri Delesgues|Rouen 1903|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
First edition.
Spine slightly cracked at head and foot, first cover faded, minimal marginal lacks to boards.
€20
(Frank Lloyd WRIGHT) Vincent SCULLY
Frank Lloyd Wright. : Maestros de la arquitectura mundial
BRUGUERA|Barcelona 1961|-|relié
First Spanish edition after the original American edition of 1960.
Publisher's full grey cloth binding, without dust jacket. Rich iconography. Rare.
€45
COLLECTIF
Manuel des lois du bâtiment élaboré par la Sté centrale des architectes suivi du recueil des lois, ordonnances et arrêtés
A.Morel & Cie|Paris 1863|13 x 21.50 cm|relié
First edition.
Half sheep binding in dark brown, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets and dotted lines, slight rubbing to joints, green cardboard boards, contemporary binding.
Work illustrated with 65 in-text figures.
Some minor light foxing, slight angular dampstain at head of the first few text pages without touching the text.
€90
COLLECTIF
L'âge nouveau N°52
L'Age Nouveau|Paris Juillet-Août 1950|18 x 23 cm|broché
First edition.
Contributions by R. Kanters, L. O'Flaherty, J. Rousselot..
Issue illustrated with reproductions of urban planning works in A. de la Far's article "L'urbanisme outre-mer est un art difficile".
Spine sunned, covers slightly and marginally faded, handsome interior condition.
€50
Miloutine BORISSAVLIÉVITCH
Le nombre d'or et l'esthétique scientifique de l'architecture
Chez l'auteur|Paris 1952|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Bradel binding in half burgundy cloth, smooth spine, havana morocco title label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved.
Illustrated with 105 figures.
Preface by Louis Hautecoeur.
€70
(to Charles-Marie LECONTE DE LISLE) Henri HOUSSAYE
Histoire d'Apelles, études sur l'art grec
Didier & Cie|Paris 1867|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of second edition.
Temporary binding in full marbled paper, spine reinforced with a piece of paper.
Precious signed autograph inscription from the author to Leconte de Lisle.
€90
Percy SMITH
Lettering : a plea
The dorian wokshop & studio|s. l. 1932|15.50 x 23 cm|reliure cartonnée de l'éditeur
First edition printed in 350 copies.
Publisher's binding in full black boards.
Fine copy.
€50
J. SPENCER NORTHCOTE
The roman catacombs or some account of the burial-places of the early christians in Rome
Charles Dolman|London 1859|11 x 17 cm|relié
Second edition.
Full purple cloth binding, smooth spine decorated with blind fillets, blind frames on the boards.
Work illustrated with 4 folding plates with figures, in-text illustrations.
Some minor foxing of no consequence.
€120
Prosper MÉRIMÉE, Albert LENOIR
Instructions du comité historique des arts et des monuments : architecture militaire
Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1857|22.50 x 28.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Three tiny marginal lacks to covers, occasional light foxing.
Work illustrated with 98 figures in the text.
Rare.
€250
Albert ROBIDA, Georges RENARD
La Sainte-Chapelle du Palais
Les beaux livres du foyer français|Paris 1927|20 x 29 cm|broché
First edition, one of the deluxe copies on pur fil Lafuma.
Cover and numerous illustrations in-text and out-of-text by Robida.
€70
Léon PALUSTRE
L'architecture de la renaissance
Maison Quantin|Paris s. d. [1892]|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
First edition.
Numerous illustrations to texte, foxing.
€20
Pierre DESPRAS
Notre-Dame de Paris
Arthaud|Grenoble 1939|15 x 20 cm|broché
First edition.
Illustrated with 33 photographies by Sougez.
A very good copy.
€20
Prosper MÉRIMÉE, Albert LENOIR
Architecture gallo-romaine et architecture du Moyen-Age
Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1857|22.50 x 28 cm|broché
First edition.
Work illustrated with figures and 7 engraved plates, some light foxing, one joint reattached, marginal lack to front board. It should be noted that at the end of the volume are the 'Instructions sur la musique' by Bottée de Toulmon.
From the collection 'Instructions du comité historique des arts et des monuments'.
€80
Ainé. GRASSET
Dolmen situé dans le département de la Nièvre et objets d'art attribués aux celto-gaulois
Dumoulin • I.C. Loones|Paris s. d. [1873]|16 x 24 cm|broché
First edition.
Illustrated with two planches at end, a very good copy.
€45
Amable TRONQUOY
Dessin géométrique et lavis suivis de notions élémentaires d'architecture, deuxième partie
C. Delagrave|Paris 1896|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
New edition.
Illustrated with figures.
Foxing.
€30
Anthyme SAINT-PAUL
Les irrégularités de plan dans les églises
H. Delesques|Caen 1906|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
First edition published in a small number of copies of this offprint.
Small corner losses to boards which are slightly and marginally faded, handsome interior condition.
€50

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