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First editions of historical works: chronicles, memoirs, political pamphlets, libels, founding texts in first edition

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First Editions
  1. Madame Récamier avec des documents nouveaux et inédits
    Joseph TURQUAN

    Madame Récamier avec des documents nouveaux et inédits

    Jules Tallandier|Paris s. d. [circa 1910]|13.50 x 21 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Bradel binding in half almond percale, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, hazel shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding signed by Stroobants.
    Work illustrated with plates.
    Engraved bookplate pasted on pastedown.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  2. Black power
    Yves LOYER

    Black power

    E.D.I.|Paris 1968|13.50 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Illustrated covers.
    Pencil annotations in margins of some pages.
    Small angular fold marks on covers, one light harmless tear at foot of spine.
    €40
  3. Des problèmes de droit judiciaire que pose l'union économique franco-sarroise
    Eugène SCHAEFFER

    Des problèmes de droit judiciaire que pose l'union économique franco-sarroise

    Librairie générale de Droit et de Jurisprudence R. Pichon & R. Durand-Auzias|Paris 1953|16.50 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Autograph inscription signed by Eugène Schaeffer to the great Resistance fighter Gilbert Grandval: "... ambassadeur de la France en Sarre, grâce auquel cet ouvrage a vu le jour, en signe de reconnaissance, de la part de l'auteur..." ["... ambassador of France to the Saar, thanks to whom this work came to light, as a token of gratitude, from the author..."]
    Two small tears of no consequence at head and foot of spine.
    €50
  4. France, christianisme et civilisation
    Gaston BONET-MAURY

    France, christianisme et civilisation

    Hachette et Cie|Paris 1907|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Signed autograph inscription from Gaston Bonet-Maury to Monsieur Lachelier.
    Preface by Anatole Leroy-Beaulieu.
    Two lacks at head and foot of spine, two corner lacks at foot of boards, minor rodent damage to margins of final pages not affecting text.
    €80
  5. La France des minorités
    Paul SÉRANT

    La France des minorités

    Robert Laffont|Paris 1965|13.50 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition of which there were no large paper copies.
    A good copy.
    €30
  6. Mélanges
    Gustave GLOTZ

    Mélanges

    P.U.F.|Paris 1932|16.50 x 25.50 cm|2 volumes brochés

    First edition.
    Rare autograph inscription from Gustave Glotz to a friend : "... à Simone, bien affectueusement."
    Illustrated.
    Occasional foxing (not serious), a clear stain to lower cover of the second volume.

    €350
  7. Notre armée
    Emile MANCEAU

    Notre armée

    Charpentier|Paris 1901|12 x 19 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Half brown shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands set with double black fillets, gilt date at foot, some traces of rubbing to spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
    Signed autograph inscription from Emile Manceau to the poet Jean Ott.
    €50
  8. Les pays du roi Arthur
    Charles CHASSÉ

    Les pays du roi Arthur

    Editions de la Bretagne touristique|Saint-Brieuc s. d. [circa 1920]|16.50 x 26 cm|agrafé
    First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on Japan paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Work illustrated with 20 illustrations.
    Foxing to covers, pen gift inscription at head of half-title page, handsome interior condition.
    Rare pamphlet.
    €70
  9. La ville du Crotoy et son château. - Le Crotoy
    Florentin LEFILS

    La ville du Crotoy et son château. - Le Crotoy

    René Housse • Poulet Malassis & De Broise|Abbeville 1866 & 1861|11 x 18 cm|2 volumes reliés en 1
    First edition for each of the two volumes.
    Bradel binding in half green shagreen, faded spines with five raised bands set with gilt dots, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
    The second volume is illustrated with 6 plates.
    Some minor foxing of no consequence.
    Rare association.
    €350
  14. Almanach des Dames pour l'an 1809.
    COLLECTIF

    Almanach des Dames pour l'an 1809.

    Chez J. G. Cotta librairie|à Tubingue [Tübingen] s. d. [1809]|8 x 11.50 cm|relié
    First edition with seven out-of-text plates printed on heavy paper, drawn by Poufsin and executed by Lambert.
    Contemporary full red morocco binding, smooth spine decorated with compartments, geometric and floral gilt motifs, dotted and Greek fret gilt frame to boards, fine gilt roll surrounding marbled paper pastedowns, gilt roll on leading edges and headcaps, all edges gilt. Three corners slightly bumped and very minor and marginal worming to a few leaves, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €200
  15. Le canard enchainé - Ecrits 1916-1919
    Henri BÉRAUD

    Le canard enchainé - Ecrits 1916-1919

    Editions Du Lérot|Tusson 2009|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Rives, the tirage de tête.
    A very good copy.
    €160
  17. Circonstancielles 1940-1945
    Roger CAILLOIS

    Circonstancielles 1940-1945

    Gallimard|Paris 1946|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 13 numbered copies on pur fil, the only large paper copies.
    Covers and spine lightly and marginally sunned as usual, not serious, internally good.
    Rare.
    €600
  18. Traité des matières criminelles, suivant l'ordonnance du mois d'août 1670
    Guy DU ROUSSEAUD DE LA COMBE

    Traité des matières criminelles, suivant l'ordonnance du mois d'août 1670

    Chez Théodore Le Gras|à Paris 1756|19 x 25 cm|relié
    Sixth edition stated, after the first published in 1732. Edition revised and expanded by the author's son.
    Contemporary full marbled brown sheep binding. Decorated spine with raised bands; headcaps partly worn. 3 corners bumped. Rubbing.
    Treatise on criminal jurisprudence under Louis XIV. The First Part, On the nature of Crimes, & Punishments. The Second, On the Jurisdiction of Judges, over Offenses committed, both by Laypeople, and by Ecclesiastics, Recusations, challenges, &c. The Third, On the Manner of Conducting Trials, with the Style or Model of Procedures. The Fourth, Contains the Edicts, Declarations, Decrees, & Regulations intervened since the Ordinance.
    €250
  21. Les coulisses du boulangisme
    ANONYME

    Les coulisses du boulangisme

    Léopold Cerf|Paris 1890|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Bradel binding in half chocolate-colored cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, dark green shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, bookplate pasted on endpaper, contemporary binding.
    Preface by Mermeix.
    €50
  22. Les dessous de l'affaire Gilly-Andrieux
    Fabre DES ESSARTS

    Les dessous de l'affaire Gilly-Andrieux

    Albert Savine|Paris s. d. [circa 1890]|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Bradel binding in half chocolate percale, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, green shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, bookplate pasted on endpaper, contemporary binding.
    Handsome copy despite light foxing.
    €50
  23. La vie de Nicolas Ier
    Constantin de GRUNWALD

    La vie de Nicolas Ier

    Calmann-Lévy|Paris 1946|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Constantin de Grunwald to Maurice Blanchot.
    Iconography.
    Two tears at head and foot of spine.
    €60
  24. Joséphine de Savoie, comtesse de Provence 1753-1810 d'après des documents inédits
    Tony Henri Auguste, Vicomte de REISET

    Joséphine de Savoie, comtesse de Provence 1753-1810 d'après des documents inédits

    Emile-Paul|Paris 1913|25 x 33 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 275 numbered copies on Arches, the only deluxe copies.
    Half blue-grey morocco binding, spine with five raised bands with minor tears, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding signed by Stroobants.
    Signed autograph inscription by Vicomte de Reiset.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece and 28 plates.
    €300
  30. La France en général, une certaine idée de De Gaulle et des français
    André FROSSARD

    La France en général, une certaine idée de De Gaulle et des français

    Plon|Paris 1975|13 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Publisher's full navy cardboard binding, smooth spine, complete with its illustrated dust jacket which shows no defects.
    Autograph inscription signed by André Frossard to the great Gaullist resistance fighter Gilbert Grandval.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  31. Paris et l'hexagone français
    René MINGUET

    Paris et l'hexagone français

    Editions France-Empire|Paris 1962|13.50 x 19 cm|relié
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Half dark green shagreen binding, spine slightly faded with four raised bands bordered with black fillets, title-label and author's name in red shagreen, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved.
    Fine full-page signed autograph inscription from the author to the great Gaullist resistance fighter Gilbert Grandval.
    €50
  32. Militer. Une vie pour un engagement collectif
    Eugène DESCAMPS

    Militer. Une vie pour un engagement collectif

    Fayard|Paris 1971|14.50 x 22 cm|relié
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Half green shagreen binding, spine slightly faded with four raised bands set with black fillets, title and author labels in red shagreen, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved.
    Signed autograph inscription from Eugène Descamps to the great Gaullist resistance fighter Gilbert Grandval.
    €50
  33. L'empire de Maximilien
    Paul GAULOT

    L'empire de Maximilien

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1890|12.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Half caramel sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with rich gilt typographical motifs, navy shagreen title-label with minor rubbing, double fillets on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt retaining deckled edges, unsigned contemporary binding but attributable to Lancelin.
    Signed autograph inscription from Paul Gaulot to Madame Paul Ollendorff.
    A full-margined copy handsomely bound.
    Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.
    €250
  34. Fin d'empire
    Paul GAULOT

    Fin d'empire

    Paul Ollendorff|Paris 1890|12.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Half caramel sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with rich gilt typographical motifs, navy shagreen title-label with a small lack, some light traces of rubbing to spine, double fillets on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt retaining deckled edges, unsigned contemporary binding but attributable to Lancelin.
    Signed autograph inscription from Paul Gaulot to Madame Paul Ollendorff.
    A full-margined copy handsomely bound.
    Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.
    €250
  35. L'Alsace française, rêves et combats
    Édouard SCHURÉ

    L'Alsace française, rêves et combats

    Perrin & Cie|Paris 1916|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Hollande, the only large paper copies.
    One small marginal nick, not serious, to upper cover.
    A rare and very good copy with good margins.
    €380
  36. Siège de la citadelle d'Anvers par l'armée française sous les ordres du maréchal comte Gérard
    Chevalier de RICHEMONT

    Siège de la citadelle d'Anvers par l'armée française sous les ordres du maréchal comte Gérard

    Chez tous les libraires|Paris • & Bruxelles [Brussels] • & La Haye [The Hague] • & Londres [London] • & Genève [Geneva] 1833|12.50 x 21 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half khaki calf binding, smooth spine decorated with romantic gilt and blind arabesques, gilt friezes at head and foot, light scratches of no consequence on the joints, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, contemporary romantic binding.
    Work complete with its folding plan at the end.
    A shadow left by a bookseller's description label on an endpaper, occasional foxing of little consequence.
    €250
  37. Encyclopediana, ou dictionnaire encyclopédique des Ana
    Jacques LACOMBE

    Encyclopediana, ou dictionnaire encyclopédique des Ana

    Chez Panckoucke|à Paris 1791|20 x 26 cm|relié
    First edition. According to the preface, it was intended to complement L'Encyclopédie méthodique published by Panckoucke.
    Contemporary full brown sheep binding. Raised band spine decorated with fillets. Red morocco title-label. Small lacks to head and tail. Rubbing. Traces of old restorations to corners and tail. First three leaves (including endpaper) creased.
    The Anas, which were particularly popular in the 17th century, are collections of various thoughts, anecdotes and witticisms, arranged in the greatest disorder and intended for the public as intellectual entertainment. The originality of this work lies in having assembled them in dictionary form, though without citing the...
    €500
  38. 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
  40. Campagne de 1870-1871. La deuxième armée de la Loire
    Antoine CHANZY

    Campagne de 1870-1871. La deuxième armée de la Loire

    Plon|Paris 1871|15.50 x 24.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half caramel sheep binding, spine with five thin raised bands set with gilt fillets showing minor rubbing, red shagreen title label, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, upper headcaps rubbed, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
    Autograph inscription signed by the author's widow.
    Some minor foxing.
    €80
  41. Histoire de la ville de Chartres, du pays chartrain et de la Beauce.
    Guillaume DOYEN

    Histoire de la ville de Chartres, du pays chartrain et de la Beauce.

    De l'Imprimerie de Deshayes • et chez Regnault|Chartres • & Paris 1786|13 x 20 cm|relié
    First edition. Rare. Dedication to Monseigneur the Duke of Orléans, Philippe Égalité, Chartres was then under the same jurisdiction as Orléans.
    Romantic binding in half blonde sheep. Smooth spines decorated with fleurons and gilt fillets. Corners very slightly bumped. A few pages of volume II very slightly stained.
    Rare work not concerned solely, as its title might suggest, with history, but also with the geography of the city of Chartres, the origin of its main arteries. The author, lawyer and surveyor of the city, extensively documented himself in the archives and gathered everything that had been written of note since the origin of the city, anecdotes, events... The work...
    €500
  42. Crimes des Bourbons depuis Louis XIII jusqu'à Charles X
    ANONYME

    Crimes des Bourbons depuis Louis XIII jusqu'à Charles X

    Chez les marchands de nouveauté|Paris 1830|9.50 x 15.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half bronze sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets and blind-tooled fleurons, three small angular lacks to headcaps, marbled paper boards, lower corners slightly bumped, minor scuffs to leading edges, contemporary binding.
    Ballpoint pen gift inscription on an endpaper, some minor foxing.
    €70
  43. Histoire de la révolution française dans le pays de Foix et dans l'Ariège
    Paul de CASTERAS

    Histoire de la révolution française dans le pays de Foix et dans l'Ariège

    Ernest Thorin|Paris 1876|16.50 x 26 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half cream sheep binding, smooth spine, faded red shagreen title-label with angular lack, marbled paper boards, covers (front cover with angular lack) preserved.
    Bound at rear is a pamphlet entitled: "Les archives révolutionnaires de l'Ariège" by François Galabert published in the Bulletin de la société ariégeoise.
    Traces of adhesive tape on the binding endpapers by which this pamphlet was maintained, gift inscription in ballpoint pen on one endpaper.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €200
  45. Vichy gallo-romain
    Dr. A. MORLET

    Vichy gallo-romain

    Editions Buguet-Comptoir|Mâcon 1957|16 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition.

    Illustrated with 196 figures to text.

    A good copy.
    €50
  47. Charles-Louis Philippe
    Henri BACHELIN

    Charles-Louis Philippe

    Edition de la nouvelle revue critique|Paris 1929|14 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    With a frontispiece portrait of C.L. Philippe.
    A good copy.
    €20
  48. Le pape Borgia (Alexandre VI)
    Orestes FERRERA

    Le pape Borgia (Alexandre VI)

    Honoré Champion|Paris 1939|16.50 x 25.50 cm|broché
    First edition in French by Francis de Miomandre.
    Very slight stains, not serious, to foot of covers.
    €40
  50. Cours d'histoire universelle à l'Hôtel de ville. - Les questions sociales dans l'Antiquité. - Symbolique des religions anciennes et modernes. - Catéchisme religieux des libres penseurs. - Les oracles
    Louis Nicolas MENARD

    Cours d'histoire universelle à l'Hôtel de ville. - Les questions sociales dans l'Antiquité. - Symbolique des religions anciennes et modernes. - Catéchisme religieux des libres penseurs. - Les oracles

    Administration des Deux Revues • Hurtau • Librairie de l'Art Indépendant • E. Leroux|Paris 1891 & 1898 & 1896 & 1875 & 1897|14.50 x 23 cm|5 volumes reliés en 1
    First edition of each volume.
    Bradel binding in half red cloth, smooth spine decorated with double gilt fillets, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved for each volume.
    Autograph inscriptions signed by the author to Messrs. Ravaisson and Caro at the head of the first cover of the first volume and on the title page of the fourth volume.
    A handsome and rare set.
    €450
  51. Les françaises à toutes les époques de notre histoire
    Henri GOURDON DE GENOUILLAC

    Les françaises à toutes les époques de notre histoire

    A. Hennuyer|Paris 1893|18 x 27.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's full mouse-gray cloth binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt and blind allegorical motifs, headcaps slightly worn, gilt allegorical decoration on front cover, corners very slightly bumped without any gravity, all edges gilt, binding signed by Engel.
    Work illustrated with numerous hors-texte illustrations by F. Lix, P. Merwart, J. Geoffroy, J. Girardet, L. Roux... Handsome copy.
    €80
  52. De Gaulle entre deux mondes, une vie et une époque
    Paul-Marie de LA GORCE

    De Gaulle entre deux mondes, une vie et une époque

    Fayard|Paris 1964|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only large paper copies.
    Autograph inscription from Paul-Marie de la Gorce.
    A very good copy.
    €150
  53. La vie de Frédéric, baron de Trenck, écrite par lui-même
    Frédéric Baron de TRENCK

    La vie de Frédéric, baron de Trenck, écrite par lui-même

    Imp. de Claude Lamort|Metz 1788|10.50 x 18.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
    Third edition, largely original as it is corrected and considerably expanded.
    Bradel binding in full boards covered with marbled paper, smooth spines slightly browned, small harmless paper lacks at foot of spines, two corners slightly bumped, bookplates pasted to verso of front boards.
    Some light foxing, final leaves marginally stained with corner lacks not affecting text on last page.
    €80
  54. Instruction sur la conservation et les usages des pommes-de-terre
    BERTHOLLET

    Instruction sur la conservation et les usages des pommes-de-terre

    De l'imprimerie de la Feuille du cultivateur|à Paris ca 1795 S.d.|13 x 21 cm|cousu

    The rare first edition of this pamphlet.
    Stitched pamphlet, unbound.


    The commission of agriculture and arts was founded in 1794 and Parmentier was from its creation an eminent and influential member. The potato was soon perceived, thanks to Parmentier, as a means to combat famine and food shortages, whether for humans or animals.


    NB: This work is available at the bookshop on request within 48 hours.

    €400
  55. Originaux et beaux esprits de l'Angleterre contemporaine
    Paul-Émile DAURANT-FORGUES

    Originaux et beaux esprits de l'Angleterre contemporaine

    Charpentier|Paris 1860|11.50 x 18.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition.
    Half forest green shagreen bindings, faded spines with four raised bands slightly stained at foot and rubbed at head, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers (lined) preserved. About G. Brummel, G.M. Lewis "the Monk", E.B. Lytton, A. Tennison, O'Connel and Irish nationalism...
    Some minor foxing without gravity. Rare.
    €180
  56. Campagne de Constantine de 1837
    Charles SÉDILLOT

    Campagne de Constantine de 1837

    Crochard & Cie|Paris 1838|13 x 21.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half red calf binding, spine slightly faded with four raised bands decorated with gilt and black friezes and fillets as well as black typographical motifs and a gilt mandorla, headcaps and joints at the level of the headcaps showing traces of rubbing, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, corners slightly bumped, marbled edges, contemporary binding. Our copy is complete with its explanatory folding plate at the end which has a tear without loss.
    Some foxing mainly at the end of the volume.
    Rare.
    €380
  58. ...2 Décembre 1805
    Henry LACHOUQUE, Jack GIRBAL

    ...2 Décembre 1805

    A. Dumur|Paris 1968|28 x 38.50 cm|en feuilles
    First edition, one of 900 numbered copies on Lana vellum, the only issue with 50 Arches and 50 pure linen.
    Work illustrated with 12 lithographs and original drawings by Jack Girbal.
    Fine copy despite a small tear at the foot of the spine.
    €150
  59. L'âme de Napoléon
    Léon BLOY

    L'âme de Napoléon[The Soul of Napoleon]

    Mercure de France|Paris 1912|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, a first issue copy numbered in the press; there were only 3 large paper copies on Japan and 27 on Hollande paper.
    Autograph inscription signed by Léon Bloy to a close friend "...ce livre d'un vieux pauvre pour agrandir les coeurs […this book from a poor old man to make hearts a little bigger]."
    One small insignificant stain to head of upper cover, a very good copy.
    €1,200
  60. La Jurisprudence des donations entre vifs, suivant l'usage de tous les Parlements sièges du Royaume, soit pays de droit écrit, soit pays coutumiers
    Pierre ROUSSILHE

    La Jurisprudence des donations entre vifs, suivant l'usage de tous les Parlements sièges du Royaume, soit pays de droit écrit, soit pays coutumiers

    Chez Pierre Delaire|Avignon 1771|9.50 x 16 cm|3 volumes reliés
    Rare first edition published in Avignon.
    Contemporary full marbled havana sheep binding. Smooth spines decorated with gilt compartments and floral motifs, red morocco title and volume labels. All edges red.
    Sheep somewhat faded in places. A small hole to each spine of volumes II and III. Note: The half-title page of the first volume has been placed in the third, the publisher having covered the mention of "volume one" with a label in the same typography indicating "volume three".
    €200
  61. Le vieux Nantes, cinquième centenaire d'Anne de Bretagne
    Armel de WISMES

    Le vieux Nantes, cinquième centenaire d'Anne de Bretagne

    Atelier d'art Philippe Petit|Angers 1977|24 x 31 cm|2|en feuilles sous chemise et étui
    First edition, one of 362 numbered copies on pure Lana paper.
    Our copy is complete with its additional duplicate suite of hors-texte plates and a color breakdown of one of the watercolors showing the ten different hand brushings, color by color.
    The work illustrated with original lithographs by Roderic Laing.
    Handsome copy.
    €200
  62. Nantes 16.23. Septembre 1943
    Robert VILLARD

    Nantes 16.23. Septembre 1943

    Aux Portes du Large|Nantes 1946|32 x 43.50 cm|en feuilles sous deux chemises
    First edition limited to only 180 copies, ours being one of the 38 copies with duplicate suite on pure Renage thread.
    The twelve lithographs by Robert Villard retrace and pay homage to the bombing of Nantes on September 16 and 23, 1943.
    The justification page as well as each plate - including those of the suite, are signed by the artist.
    Some foxing on the first leaves and joints slightly cracked, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €200
  63. 1814
    Henry HOUSSAYE

    1814

    Perrin & Cie|Paris 1888|14.50 x 23.50 cm|relié
    First edition. Full burgundy cloth binding, smooth spine decorated with a gilt eagle, black morocco title-label, double gilt fillets and date at foot, traces of rubbing, covers preserved, (the first is loose).
    Autograph inscription signed by Henry Houssaye to Hippolyte Fournier.
    Some foxing.
    €100
  64. Memoires de la cour de France, pour les années 1688 & 1689
    Marie-Madeleine Pioche de La Vergne LA FAYETTE

    Memoires de la cour de France, pour les années 1688 & 1689

    Chez Jean-Frederic Bernard|à Amsterdam 1731|9.50 x 16 cm|relié
    First edition, illustrated with a frontispiece by Bernard Picart, engraved by Buisson. Title page in red and black.
    Full red morocco binding from the late 19th century. Spine decorated with 5 small fleurons. Gilt title. Interior roll. Top edge gilt. Very fine condition.
    As announced in the preface, Madame de La Fayette wrote memoirs from her youth, but the manuscripts were lost, and only these few extracts remain. These historical memoirs, quite classical in execution, deal with the internal and external affairs of the kingdom of France; the style is lively, incisive, mixing more intimate chronicles and great affairs of the kingdom.
    €1,000
  65. Tableaux séculaires chronométriques de l'histoire de France...
    François-Joseph GOFFAUX

    Tableaux séculaires chronométriques de l'histoire de France...

    Chez l'auteur • Arthus Bertrand|Paris 1819|13 x 20.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half mint green sheep binding, smooth spine slightly faded decorated with triple gilt fillets as well as blind typographical motifs, small traces of harmless rubbing on the spine, marbled paper boards, two corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    Work complete with its 2 folding plates at beginning and end of volume.
    Two small angular lacks on the half-title page, some light foxing.
    €180
  67. Concubitus sine lucina, ou le plaisir sans peine. Réponse à la lette intitulée Lucina sine concubitu
    Richard ROE

    Concubitus sine lucina, ou le plaisir sans peine. Réponse à la lette intitulée Lucina sine concubitu

    S. n.|à Londres [London] 1750|10 x 17 cm|relié
    French first edition.
    Contemporary full marbled and glazed calf binding. Raised spine decorated with 5 fleurons. Red morocco title-label. One crack to the lower joint at head.
    Response to the letter addressed to the Royal Society of London by John Hill, in which he affirmed and demonstrated that a woman can conceive and give birth without carnal commerce, and that he could thus restore honor to those women who had given birth without having had commerce with their husbands; this response is satirical and full of humor, mocking Hill's system, which, it must be remembered, he had only written to take revenge on the Royal Society of London which had refused his candidacy.
    €300
  68. Waterloo
    Louis VEUILLOT

    Waterloo

    Gaume frères • , J. Duprey|Paris 1861|16.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Small marginal tears of no significance to front cover, very faint dampstain of no significance to head of first two pages, otherwise handsome copy.
    Rare.
    €70
  69. Histoire naturelle de la femme, suivie d'un traité d'hygiène
    Jacques-Louis MOREAU

    Histoire naturelle de la femme, suivie d'un traité d'hygiène

    Letellier • Chez L. Duprat|à Paris 1803|12 x 20 cm|3 volumes reliés
    First edition, illustrated with 11 plates, 7 of which are folding (anatomy, hermaphrodite sex, Hottentot...).
    Contemporary full sheep binding with root grain. Smooth spine decorated with compartments à la grotesque. Beige morocco title and volume labels. Cold-tooled roll frame on boards. Upper joint cracked at head of volume I, and lower joint cracked at head and foot. A lack at head of volume III. Rather good copy, fresh.
    Without prejudice for the period, and judging things essentially as a naturalist, observing and comparing facts to his knowledge, this history of woman, not only through history but according to nations (the Hottentots are often studied) is fascinating in more...
    €900
  71. Le Pour et Contre les spectacles
    Abbé MANN

    Le Pour et Contre les spectacles

    Chez Beugnies|à Mons 1782|10.50 x 17.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Contemporary full sheep binding. Decorated smooth spine. Red morocco title label. Double fillet frame on boards. Joints cracked. Headcap partly worn. One corner bumped.
    The author, responding to a letter, takes a moral position regarding the spectacles he condemns, as well as the encyclopedists.
    €130
  72. Histoire générale des civilisations
    André AYMARD, Jeannine AUBOYER

    Histoire générale des civilisations

    P.U.F.|Paris 1953|18 x 23.50 cm|7 volumes en reliures de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's full blue cloth Bradel bindings, smooth spines slightly faded.This work, complete in 7 volumes, is composed as follows: - Volume 1: The Orient and Greece.- Volume 2: Rome and its Empire- Volume 3: The Middle Ages- Volume 4: The 16th and 17th Centuries- Volume 5: The 18th Century- Volume 6: The 19th Century- Volume 7: The Contemporary Era.Rich iconography.Rare and handsome set.
    €250
  73. Memoires de François Paul de Clermont, Marquis de Montglat, Mestre de Camp du Régiment de Navarre, Grand Maître de la Garderobe du Roi, & Chevalier de ses Ordres
    François-de-Paule de Clermont MONTGLAT

    Memoires de François Paul de Clermont, Marquis de Montglat, Mestre de Camp du Régiment de Navarre, Grand Maître de la Garderobe du Roi, & Chevalier de ses Ordres

    S. n.|A Amsterdam 1727|9 x 16.50 cm|4 volumes reliés
    First edition. A title vignette repeated on all four volumes, depicting Erasmus. Title pages in red and black.
    Contemporary full brown calf binding. Spine with raised bands richly decorated. Red morocco title and volume labels, decorated with roulettes. One lack to headcap of volume I due to worming, same to the last compartment. Dampstaining to upper board of volume II (darkened). 3 corners bumped.
    Essentially historical memoirs, the marquis de Montglat rarely puts himself on stage, carefully gathering the facts of his time, from 1635 to 1668; although the memoirs provide military details (campaigns between France and Austria), Montglat applies himself to unraveling the mechanisms...
    €350
  74. Guermantes de Louis XIII à nos jours
    Suzanne VERNES

    Guermantes de Louis XIII à nos jours

    Ferenczi|Paris 1961|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Autograph inscription from the author.
    Photograhic cover, iconography.
    A good copy.
    €30
  76. Recueil des Edits, declarations, lettres patentes, arrest et reglemens du roy; registrés en la cour du Parlement de Normandie, depuis l'année 1683. jusqu'en 1700

    Recueil des Edits, declarations, lettres patentes, arrest et reglemens du roy; registrés en la cour du Parlement de Normandie, depuis l'année 1683. jusqu'en 1700

    Chez Nicol. & Rich. Lallemant|à Rouen 1755|19 x 25.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Contemporary full calf binding, spine with five raised bands richly decorated, red morocco title label, green morocco volume label, rubbing, small lacks to corners of headcaps, gilt edges to leading edges, red edge, some scratches to boards.
    Pleasant interior condition.
    Census of all edicts concerning notably Protestants, classified by years and by district.
    €450
  79. Anecdotes piquantes de Bachaumont, Mairobert, etc, pour servir à l'histoire de la société française à la fin du règne de Louis XV (1762 - 1774), avec des notes et une table de bio-bibliographie.
    Jean GAY

    Anecdotes piquantes de Bachaumont, Mairobert, etc, pour servir à l'histoire de la société française à la fin du règne de Louis XV (1762 - 1774), avec des notes et une table de bio-bibliographie.

    Gay & Doucé|Bruxelles [Brussels] 1881|18 x 12 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half blue cloth binding with imitation shagreen corners, smooth spine decorated with double gilt fillets.
    Frontispiece illustration by Carmontelle engraved by J. Chauvet, decorated initials.
    Bookplates on endpapers: Emile Abeele and Kraft de la Saulx. Foxing.
    €50
  80. Lettres inédites de Joseph de Maistre
    Joseph de MAISTRE

    Lettres inédites de Joseph de Maistre

    A. Cluzel|Saint-Pétersbourg [Saint Petersburg] 1858|15 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition.
    A pale marginal dampstain affecting the body of the work and diminishing through the pages, minimal lacks to spine, three small angular stains to first cover.
    Complete with facsimile of an autograph letter by the author.
    €80
  81. L'ordene de chevalerie, avec une dissertation sur l'origine de la langue françoise. Un essai sur les étimologies. Quelques contes anciens. Et un glossaire pour en faciliter l'intelligence
    Étienne BARBAZAN

    L'ordene de chevalerie, avec une dissertation sur l'origine de la langue françoise. Un essai sur les étimologies. Quelques contes anciens. Et un glossaire pour en faciliter l'intelligence

    Chez Chaubert • Claude Herissant|Lauzanne [Lausanne] • (Lausanne) • & se trouve à Paris 1759|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
    First edition. Uncommon.
    Half glacé calf with corners, 19th century, signed Petit succ de Simier. Raised spine decorated in compartments. Fillets on covers.
    Etienne Barbazan (1694-1770) was a philologist specializing in medieval manuscripts, notably contributing to bringing forgotten texts back to memory and rehabilitating the Middle Ages in the field of research. L'ordene de chevalerie is a 13th-century text on the rules and ceremonies of chivalry, of which Barbazan would have had a manuscript in his hands. The work contains other 13th-century texts and a glossary.
    €300
  82. Histoire de l'établissement français de Madagascar pendant la Restauration précédée d'une description de cette ile et suivie de quelques considérations politiques et commerciales sur l'expédition et la colonisation de Madagascar
    Jean-Louis Joseph CARAYON

    Histoire de l'établissement français de Madagascar pendant la Restauration précédée d'une description de cette ile et suivie de quelques considérations politiques et commerciales sur l'expédition et la colonisation de Madagascar

    Gide Libraire Editeur|Paris 1845|14 x 21.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Half mint-colored morocco-grain shagreen binding, smooth spine slightly faded decorated with double gilt fillets showing traces of rubbing, rubbed headcaps with small losses, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    Complete with its folding map at rear.
    Occasional minor foxing.
    Rare copy of this text which was never reprinted.
    €650
  85. Description de l'Egypte. Etat moderne. Tome second.
    J. J. MARCEL

    Description de l'Egypte. Etat moderne. Tome second.

    Imprimerie Impériale|Paris 1812|26.50 x 43 cm|Un Vol. broché
    This volume contains: Notice sur la conformation physique des égyptiens et des différentes races qui habitent en Egypte, suivie de quelques réflexions sur l'embaumement des momie; par M. le Baron de Larrey.
    Mémoire sur la partie occidentale de la province de Bahyreh par M. Gratien le Père.
    Notice sur la préparation des peaux en Egypte; par M. Boudet.
    Mémoire sur le Meqyâs de l'île de Roudah et sur les inscriptions que renferme ce momument.
    First edition.
    Original blue wrappers. Fine condition, as the copy is as issued, with full margins, on laid paper. A tear to spine.
    The notice on the physical conformations of the peoples of Egypt relates more to aesthetic...
    €600
  86. Souvenirs
    FLEURY GAL CTE

    Souvenirs

    Plon|Paris 1897-1898|14 x 22.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition.
    Bradel binding in half burgundy cloth with corners, smooth spines decorated with gilt floral motif, gilt dates and armies at foot of spines, hazelnut shagreen title-labels showing traces of rubbing, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
    Work illustrated with 3 heliogravure portraits including 2 frontispieces.
    Some foxing affecting mainly the very first and very last pages of the volumes.
    €80
  87. Napoléon aux enfers
    Henri HENRIOT

    Napoléon aux enfers

    L. Conquet|Paris 1895|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition published in a small number of copies, one of the hors commerce copies justified by the publisher.
    Bradel binding in half green cloth with corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt typographical motif, date and double gilt fillet at foot, red shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, illustrated covers with drawings by the author and spine preserved, contemporary binding.
    Work illustrated with drawings in text and hors-texte by the author.
    Minimal foxing on endpapers, otherwise a fine copy.
    €230
  89. Notice historique sur Vivant Denon
    Anatole FRANCE

    Notice historique sur Vivant Denon

    Rouquette & fils|Paris 1890|16 x 24 cm|relié
    First edition printed in a small number of copies on Holland paper of this offprint.
    Bradel binding in half morocco-grained hazelnut sheep, smooth spine with slight traces of rubbing, date at foot, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding signed by Franz.
    Handsome copy.
    €120
  90. Théâtre politique : La mort de Mirabeau. / La mort de Danton. / Un thé chez Barras. / La bataille électorale
    Alexis ROUSSET

    Théâtre politique : La mort de Mirabeau. / La mort de Danton. / Un thé chez Barras. / La bataille électorale

    S. n. • Chez tous les marchands de nouveauté • Boursy fils • Tresse|Lyon • & Paris 1839 & 1844|15 x 22.50 cm|4 volumes reliés en 1
    First editions of these four literary hoaxes.
    Half fir green shagreen binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt romantic ornamental motifs with some traces of rubbing, a tiny hole at the foot of one joint, paper boards, contemporary binding.
    Autograph inscription by Alexis Rousset on the first volume.
    Some light foxing.
    €500
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