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Architecture & Urbanism
  1. Cahiers de l'Institut d'aménagement et d'urbanisme de la région parisienne. N°1
    COLLECTIF

    Cahiers de l'Institut d'aménagement et d'urbanisme de la région parisienne. N°1

    I.A.U.R.P.|Paris Octobre 1964|24.50 x 31 cm|3 volumes brochés sous chemise
    First edition.
    The Rungis market-station; influence of the Faculty of Sciences of Orsay on the surrounding environment; movement of industrial establishments in the Paris region. Illustrations and maps in text and full-page.
    Spine of chemise slightly sunned, handsome copy.
    €50
  8. Architetture per lo spettacolo
    Roberto ALOI

    Architetture per lo spettacolo

    Ulrico Hoepli editore|Milano [Milan] 1958|22.50 x 27.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's full navy and red cloth binding, smooth spine, complete with its illustrated dust jacket which has minor marginal tears of no consequence.
    Rich iconography.
    A library classification sticker and bookplate pasted to endpapers.
    Handsome copy.
    €60
  9. Eric Mendelsohn
    Wolf VON ECKARDT

    Eric Mendelsohn

    George Braziller|New-York [New York] 1960|18.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Publisher's soft binding.
    Iconography.
    Library classification sticker and bookplate pasted to endpapers, handsome copy.
    €50
  10. Richard Meier architect
    COLLECTIF

    Richard Meier architect

    Rizzoli|New-York [New York] 1987|25.50 x 25.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    New edition.
    Publisher's binding over flexible white paper boards.
    Richly illustrated.
    A very good copy.
    €50
  11. L'architecture de la Renaissance
    Peter MURRAY

    L'architecture de la Renaissance

    Electa - Weber|Paris 1973|25.50 x 28.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur sous étui souple
    First edition in French.
    Publisher's full charcoal cloth binding, smooth spine, complete with its dust jacket and illustrated slipcase which show no defects.
    Rich iconography.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  12. La Guienne historique et monumentale
    Alexandre DUCOURNEAU

    La Guienne historique et monumentale

    Imp. de P. Coudert|Bordeaux 1842-1844|20 x 29.50 cm|4 volumes reliés en 2
    First edition.
    Half navy shagreen binding, smooth spines showing traces of rubbing decorated with romantic arabesques and double gilt fillets, upper headcaps worn, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, some tears of no great consequence to the leading edges, contemporary bindings.
    Work illustrated with 287 plates hors-texte including 3 in color. Some foxing. Rare.
    €900
  13. Clôtures et murs de clôtures
    Dieter V. SCHWARZE

    Clôtures et murs de clôtures

    Eyrolles|Paris 1971|24.50 x 26.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition in French.
    Publisher's full white paper boards, smooth spine.
    Rich iconography, bookplate pasted on title page.
    Handsome copy.
    €70
  14. Histoire de l'artchitecture moderne
    Leonardo BENEVOLO

    Histoire de l'artchitecture moderne

    Dunod|Paris 1979-1987|20 x 21.50 cm|4 volumes brochés
    First edition.
    The set is composed as follows: The industrial revolution, Avant-garde and modern movement (1890-1930), conflicts and the post-war period, the inevitable eclecticism (1960-1980).
    Rich iconography.
    Minor traces of rubbing on spines of volumes 2 and 3.
    Handsome complete set in 4 volumes.
    €200
  15. L'architecture du XXème siècle
    COLLECTIF

    L'architecture du XXème siècle

    Julliard • Imprimeries réunies|Paris • & Lausanne 1964|24.50 x 32.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's binding over paper boards, illustrated covers.
    Richly illustrated.
    A good copy.
    €60
  16. Nouvelle fortification françoise, espagnole, italienne & hollandoise
    PFEFFINGER

    Nouvelle fortification françoise, espagnole, italienne & hollandoise

    Chez George Gallet|à Amsterdam 1698|11 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition, rare, decorated with a frontispiece by Picart as well as 46 folding plates depicting fortification diagrams. Title page in red and black.
    Contemporary full brown calf binding. Spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt compartments and fleurons, as well as a red morocco title label. Headcaps absent, headband of the top headcap half detached. A small lack at the foot joint level. Corners bumped. Surface wear.
    Practical treatise on fortification with methods of fortifying in France, Spain, Italy and Holland. The work is composed of a lexicon, practical maxims on measurements and the manner of fortifying and defending. One will note with interest in the different...
    €800
  17. Mario Botta
    COLLECTIF

    Mario Botta

    A.D.A. Edita|Tokyo 1989|30.50 x 30.50 cm|reliure souple de l'éditeur
    Second edition.
    Publisher's binding over flexible paper boards.
    Richly illustrated.
    A good copy.
    €80
  19. Les Sangallo. Leur vie, leur oeuvre
    G.K. LOUKOMSKI

    Les Sangallo. Leur vie, leur oeuvre

    A. Vincent & Cie|Paris 1934|16.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Illustrated with 103 plates.
    With bookplate pasted at foot of an endpaper and a library shelf label pasted on its recto.
    Handsome copy.
    €60
  20. Architecture contemporaine
    Jürgen JOEDICKE

    Architecture contemporaine

    Delpire|Paris 1958|20.50 x 24.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition in French.
    Publisher's full lemon cloth binding, smooth spine, with the illustrated dust jacket, bookplate pasted on a dust jacket flap.
    Rich iconography.
    Handsome copy.
    €40
  21. Vieilles demeures du Puy. - Pigeonniers en Haute-Loire. - Vieilles demeures à Blesle. - Fermes et logis de Haute-Loire I & II
    Germaine LATALLERIE-BEURIER, COLLECTIF

    Vieilles demeures du Puy. - Pigeonniers en Haute-Loire. - Vieilles demeures à Blesle. - Fermes et logis de Haute-Loire I & II

    Arts graphiques|Montluçon 1979-1980|22 x 30 cm|5 volumes en feuilles sous chemises et étui
    First edition of each volume, one of 200 numbered copies on deluxe paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Each fascicle is illustrated with 20 pen drawings by G. Latallerie-Beurier.
    Autograph inscription signed by the illustrator on each volume.
    Texts by C. de Seauve, J. Pothier and prefaces by R. Chazelle.
    The set is presented in a half tan sheep slipcase and chemise, spine with four false raised bands, marbled paper boards.
    The slipcase spine is slightly rubbed at head.
    Handsome copy.
    €350
  23. Vue d'optique - Vue de St Denis prise du pont

    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...
    €200
  24. Vue d'optique - Vue de la grande place à Tournay.

    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
  25. L'Achèvement du Boulevard Haussmann
    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
  26. Le Vieux Mans méconnu
    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
  27. 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)
    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
  28. 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)
    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
  29. 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)
    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
  30. 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)
    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
  31. 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)
    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
  32. Statues de l'hôtel de ville.
    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
  33. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Denderah (Tentyris). Plans et coupes transversales du grand temple. (ANTIQUITES, volume IV, planche 8)
    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
  34. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Denderah (Tentyris). Coupes longitudinales du grand temple. (ANTIQUITES, volume IV, planche 11)
    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
  35. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Syout (Lycopolis). Plan, coupes et élévation de l'hypogée principal. (ANTIQUITES, volume IV, planche 44)
    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
  36. 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)
    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
  37. 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)
    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
  38. 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)
    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
  39. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Ile d'Eléphantine. Plan, coupe, élévations, détails et bas-reliefs du temple du sud. (ANTIQUITES, volume I, planche 35)
    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
  40. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Esné (Latopolis). Plans et élévations de six chapiteaux du portique. (ANTIQUITES, volume I, planche 77)
    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
  41. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Edfou (Apollinopolis magna). Plan, coupes et élévations du petit temple. (ANTIQUITES, volume I, planche 62)
    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
  42. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Esné (Latopolis). Plans et élévations de six chapiteaux du portique. (ANTIQUITES, volume I, planche 76)
    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
  43. DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE. Environs d'Esné (Latopolis). Plan, coupe, élévation et détails du temple au nord d'Esné. (ANTIQUITES, volume I, planche 85)
    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
  44. France illustrated, exhibiting its landcape scenery, antiquities, military and ecclesiastical architecture
    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...
    €800
  45. Della architettura di Gioseffe Viola Zanini
    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...

    €2,500
  50. Pigeonniers du Puy-de-Dôme. - Fermes et logis du Puy-de-Dôme
    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
  51. Vieilles demeures à Besse-en-Chandesse. - Vieilles demeures à Thiers. - Vieilles demeures riomoises. - Demeures moyenageuses à Billom. - Vieilles demeures montferrandaises. - Vieilles demeures clermontoises
    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
  52. L'île Saint-Louis. - L'île de la Cité. - Le quartier de l'ancienne université
    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
  53. L'abbaye de Saint-Ouen de Rouen
    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
  54. Saint-Maclou de Rouen
    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
  55. La cathédrale de Rouen
    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
  56. L'architecture religieuse en France à l'époque gothique
    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
  57. Tratado de arquitectura de Alonso de Vandelvira
    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
  58. L'urbanisme et l'architecture civile à Cadix au dix-huitième siècle
    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
  59. Histoire d'un hôtel de ville et d'une cathédrale
    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
  61. Cours élémentaire d'archéologie religieuse : Architecture. - Mobilier
    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
  63. L'Eglise de Léry
    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
  65. Manuel des lois du bâtiment élaboré par la Sté centrale des architectes suivi du recueil des lois, ordonnances et arrêtés
    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
  66. L'âge nouveau N°52
    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
  67. Le nombre d'or et l'esthétique scientifique de l'architecture
    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
  68. Histoire d'Apelles, études sur l'art grec
    (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
  69. Lettering : a plea
    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
  72. La Sainte-Chapelle du Palais
    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
  73. L'architecture de la renaissance
    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
  74. Notre-Dame de Paris
    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
  75. Architecture gallo-romaine et architecture du Moyen-Age
    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
  78. Les irrégularités de plan dans les églises
    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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