First editions, fine papers and deluxe printings of French and foreign literature, 16th to 21st century

First edition, "very rare and extremely sought-after" (Clouzot), one of 750 copies on laid paper, with title vignettes engraved by Henri Porret after Henry Monnier.

Skilful restoration of a tear at the foot of a page, with slight damage to a letter. A rare copy with no foxing.

Green half calf binding, smooth spines with arabesques stamped in gilt, black title labels and volume labels; marbled paper boards, spine boards and endpapers, speckled edges, later bindings in the Romantic style.

First edition, one of 1050 numbered copies on bouffant alfa paper.
Publisher's binding after the original design by Paul Bonet.
Very handsome copy complete with its flexible cardboard slipcase.

First edition for which no deluxe copies are mentioned, one of the first issue copies numbered at the press.
Modern Bradel binding in full late 19th century watered silk, smooth spine, black oasis title label, covers and spine (with some lacks) preserved, elegant pastiche binding.
Cover illustrated by Guillaume.
Rare copy of this novel written almost entirely by Jean de Tinan.

First edition in book form, published in London by Bradbury & Evans in November 1850, shortly after the completion of the 19 monthly parts begun in May 1849. Illustrated with 40 compositions by Hablot Knight Browne, known as Phiz: frontispiece, engraved title and 38 full-page plates.

Contemporary English half dark green shagreen with corners. Spine with flat false bands, decorated with gilt rolls across the bands and gilt fillets. Some rubbing. Internally fresh and clean. As is frequently encountered in this edition, the plates show moderate browning and foxing, chiefly around the edges. A faint dampstain to the plate Changes...

First edition. 14 full-page plates including two folding, numerous illustrations in the text, as well as twelve pages of tables with hieroglyphic and Chinese characters.

Beige calf binding, elaborately gilt spine, boards stamped with the arms of the Society of Writers to the Signet. Minor foxing. Spine, corners and spine-ends restored, some wear to spine and boards.

A rare copy of this abundantly illustrated treasure trove of esoteric science, serving as an initiation into the mysteries of Egypt through the study of hieroglyphics.

One of the rarest and most interesting works by Pierre Lacour, a painter, engraver and literary scholar who succeeded...