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Christianity
  1. La grande danse macabre des hommes et des femmes précédée du dict des trois mors et des trois viez, du débat du corps et de l'âme, et de la complaincte de l'âme dampnée
    ANONYME

    La grande danse macabre des hommes et des femmes précédée du dict des trois mors et des trois viez, du débat du corps et de l'âme, et de la complaincte de l'âme dampnée

    Baillieu|Paris s. d. [1862]|20 x 26 cm|broché
    Reprint on laid paper published by Horemans in Lille, using the woodblocks from the edition by Jehan Lecocq in Troyes in 1539.
    This work consists of the reproduction of 56 woodcuts after 15th-century xylographs.
    Spine faded, front board detached, angular crease mark at head of rear board, handsome interior condition.
    €250
  4. Marcilhac église Saint-Pierre
    François DESHOULIÈRES

    Marcilhac église Saint-Pierre

    S. n.|Paris 1938|14.50 x 23 cm|agrafé
    First edition published in a small number of copies of this offprint.
    Brochure illustrated with 11 photographs in-text and hors-texte as well as a folding plate hors-texte.
    Rare and handsome copy.
    €30
  5. Discours sur l'histoire universelle
    Jacques Bénigne BOSSUET

    Discours sur l'histoire universelle

    Lefèvre|Paris 1836|14 x 22.50 cm|relié
    Illustrated edition with an engraved portrait of Bossuet as frontispiece.
    Full glazed aubergine calf binding, spine slightly lightened with four raised bands set with double gilt fillets decorated with double gilt compartments enhanced with gilt typographical motifs, gilt roulettes on the headcaps, boards framed with a wide blind-tooled dentelle and two gilt fillets, gilt initials struck at the centers of the boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, fine gilt dentelle frame on the pastedowns, gilt fillets on the leading edges, one lower corner slightly bumped, marbled edges, superb contemporary binding.
    Pen gift inscription at the head of an endpaper as a present, some foxing.
    €300
  6. L'épopée jaune. Missionnaires et marins en Indo-Chine
    Georges GRANDJEAN

    L'épopée jaune. Missionnaires et marins en Indo-Chine

    S.F.E.L.T. • , Malfère|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Precious signed autograph inscription from Georges Grandjean to Henri Béraud.
    Minimal worming to spine.
    Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.
    €100
  7. La mort de Henri III. Août 1589, scènes historiques faisant suite Aux barricades et aux états de Blois
    Ludovic VITET

    La mort de Henri III. Août 1589, scènes historiques faisant suite Aux barricades et aux états de Blois

    H. Fournier jeune|Paris 1829|12.50 x 21 cm|relié
    Second edition.
    Half red calf binding, smooth spine lightly faded decorated with gilt fillets and blind fleurons, gilt friezes at head and foot, olive green morocco title and volume labels, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, contemporary Romantic binding.
    Some foxing.
    A handsome copy in a charming contemporary Romantic binding.
    €80
  8. Les états de Blois
    Ludovic VITET

    Les états de Blois

    H. Fournier jeune|Paris 1829|12.50 x 21 cm|relié
    Third revised and expanded edition.
    Half red calf binding, smooth spine lightly faded decorated with gilt fillets and blind fleurons, gilt friezes at head and foot, olive green morocco title and volume labels, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, contemporary Romantic binding.
    Some foxing.
    A handsome copy in a charming contemporary Romantic binding.
    €80
  9. Les barricades, scènes historiques. Mai 1588
    Ludovic VITET

    Les barricades, scènes historiques. Mai 1588

    H. Fournier jeune|Paris 1830|12.50 x 21 cm|relié
    Fourth edition.
    Half red calf binding, smooth spine lightly faded decorated with gilt fillets and blind tooled fleurons, gilt friezes at head and foot, olive green morocco title and volume labels, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges, contemporary Romantic binding.
    Some foxing.
    Copy handsomely bound in a charming contemporary Romantic binding.
    €80
  10. Les larmes de Jacques Pineton de Chambrun pasteur de la maison de son altesse sérénissime d'Orange et professeur en théologie qui contiennent les persécutions arrivées aux églises de la principauté d'Orange, depuis l'an 1660, la chute et le relèvement de l'auteur avec le rétablissement de Saint Pierre en son apostolat ou sermon sur les paroles de notre seigneur Jésus-Christ selon saint Jean
    Jacques Pineton de CHAMBRUN

    Les larmes de Jacques Pineton de Chambrun pasteur de la maison de son altesse sérénissime d'Orange et professeur en théologie qui contiennent les persécutions arrivées aux églises de la principauté d'Orange, depuis l'an 1660, la chute et le relèvement de l'auteur avec le rétablissement de Saint Pierre en son apostolat ou sermon sur les paroles de notre seigneur Jésus-Christ selon saint Jean

    Charpentier|Paris 1854|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    New edition printed after the first edition by A. Schaeffer.
    Half navy blue shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with double black fillets, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, marbled edges.
    Rare foxing, trace of removed bookplate at head of one pastedown.
    Handsome copy attractively bound.
    €70
  12. Le christianisme expérimental
    Athanase COQUEREL

    Le christianisme expérimental

    J. Cherbuliez|Paris • & Genève [Geneva] 1866|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Full navy blue morocco binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with a gilt monogram surmounted by a gilt allegory, traces of rubbing on the joints, gilt roulettes on the headcaps, repetition of the monogram and gilt allegory at the corners of the boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, gilt dentelle frame on the pastedowns, all edges gilt, double gilt fillets on the leading edges, superb contemporary binding signed by Petit.
    Handsome copy superbly executed.
    €150
  13. Sainte-Thérèse de l'enfant Jésus
    Gaëtan BERNOVILLE

    Sainte-Thérèse de l'enfant Jésus

    Librairie de France|Paris 1928|23 x 29 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 350 numbered copies on B.F.K. de Rives paper, the only printing along with 5 Japan and 10 Holland copies.
    Work illustrated with original woodcuts by Paul Provost.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  19. Jacques de Nouvion et les religieux de Saint-Denis
    Noël VALOIS

    Jacques de Nouvion et les religieux de Saint-Denis

    S. n.|Paris 1902|16 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition published in a small number of copies of this offprint from L'Ecole des Chartes.
    Joint cracked at foot, boards and spine lightly and marginally sunned, small corner lacks to boards, handsome interior condition.
    €30
  20. Examen d'un diplôme, attribué à Louis-Le-Bègue, Roi de France, suivi d'un Traité sur Saint-Denis, premier évêque de Paris
    Agricol-Joseph, marquis de FORTIA D'URBAN

    Examen d'un diplôme, attribué à Louis-Le-Bègue, Roi de France, suivi d'un Traité sur Saint-Denis, premier évêque de Paris

    H. Fournier jeune|Paris 1833|10.50 x 18 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First edition printed on laid paper.
    Bound in half dark green morocco with corners, smooth spines faded and decorated with gilt cartouches embellished with gilt romantic arabesques, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edges gilt, contemporary romantic bindings signed by Koehler.
    Some occasional light foxing of no consequence.
    A handsomely bound copy.
    €150
  21. Le Tygre, satyre sur les gestes mémorables des Guisards, 1561
    ANONYME

    Le Tygre, satyre sur les gestes mémorables des Guisards, 1561

    Berger-Levrault|Strasbourg 1851|15 x 22 cm|relié
    New edition printed in 60 numbered copies, ours one of 2 numbered copies on green paper, deluxe copies after 1 on Mouton paper.
    Half dark green morocco binding, spine faded with four raised bands set with double gilt fillets decorated with double gilt compartments, minor rubbing to headcaps, boards, endpapers and pastedowns of marbled paper, two corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
    A handsome and rare copy.
    €230
  22. L'abbé Tigrane candidat à la papauté
    Ferdinand FABRE (inscribed to Ferdinand de LESSEPS)

    L'abbé Tigrane candidat à la papauté[Abbé Tigrane, Candidate for the Papacy]

    Alphonse Lemerre|Paris 1873|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    first edition of the author's masterpiece.
    Binding half morocco navy with corners, back with five nerves decorated with gilded nets set with double ornate gilded coffered typographical motifs, golden tail date coaching gilded nets on marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper , gilded head, wrappers and back preserved and bound in (slightly dated back), gilded head, perfect binding signed Devauchelle.
    Precious and exceptional autograph signed by Ferdinand de Lesseps to Fabre: "To the French, Ferdinand de Lesseps, testimony of profound respect, Ferdinand Fabre".
    Provenance: the Gryse Georges library with his bookplate pasted on a guard.
    €600
  23. Petit Carême
    Jean-Baptiste MASSILLON

    Petit Carême

    Henri Plon|Paris 1867|8.50 x 13.50 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Full black morocco binding, spine with five raised bands, gilt roulettes on headcaps, frame of gilt frieze on full red morocco doublures decorated with gilt fleur-de-lys pattern, marbled endpapers, double gilt fillets on edges, all edges gilt, superb contemporary full morocco binding with doublures signed by Masson-Debonelle.
    Very occasional light foxing.
    Handsome copy superbly bound in contemporary full morocco with doublures signed by Masson-Debonelle.
    €300
  24. Choix des traités de morale chrétienne de Duguet
    Jacques Joseph DUGUET, Samuel Ustazade SILVESTRE DE SACY

    Choix des traités de morale chrétienne de Duguet

    J. Techener|Paris 1858|9.50 x 15.50 cm|2 volumes reliés
    New edition revised and preceded by a preface by Sylvestre de Sacy.
    Full navy blue shagreen bindings, spine with four raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with double gilt compartments embellished with gilt typographical motifs, gilt roulettes on the headcaps, frame of quadruple gilt fillets on the covers enriched at the corners with gilt typographical motifs, frame of gilt dentelle on the pastedowns, white watered silk endpapers and pastedowns, soiled endpapers and pastedowns, gilt pointillé on the edges, all edges gilt, elegant unsigned bindings.
    Pen gift inscription at the head of an endpaper of the first volume as a present.
    Handsome copy in elegant decorative...
    €80
  25. [MISSALE ROMANUM] Missae in agenda defunctorum

    [MISSALE ROMANUM] Missae in agenda defunctorum

    Apud Andram Poleti|Venetiis [Venice] • (Venise) [Venice] 1713|22 x 32 cm|relié
    New edition. This mass was constantly reprinted until the end of the 18th century. A large half-page title vignette signed Dalla Via and a full-page figure engraved by Franciscus Faldonus of the crucifixion.
    Copy with the arms of Friuli and Verona, of the Republic of Venice. The eagle and lion in a central roundel and in corner roundels.
    Contemporary Italian full red morocco binding, fan and lace decoration. Smooth spine decorated with a long frieze, considerably faded. The boards are decorated with a rich central fan roundel, several broad frames and corner tools. Restorations to corners, edges and headcaps. Cracks on the upper board, with gilt losses, and some small lacks...
    €1,000
  26. Au pays de la prière
    Henri GUERLIN

    Au pays de la prière

    A. Mame & fils|Tours s. d. [circa 1900]|21 x 30 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    New edition with numerous illustrations in and out of text.
    Publisher's full ochre and polychrome percaline binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt typographic motifs, front cover ornamented with a large polychrome plate by P. Souze depicting the interior of a cathedral in which the faithful pray and Kings of the Old Testament are enthroned, back cover decorated with a frame of black fillets, blue paper endpapers and pastedowns, all edges gilt.
    Light foxing mainly at beginning and end of volume.
    Handsome copy presented in publisher's boards in fine fresh condition.
    €70
  27. Quadragesimale opus declamatum parisiorum urbe ecclesia sancti Johanni in gracia
    Olivier MAILLARD

    Quadragesimale opus declamatum parisiorum urbe ecclesia sancti Johanni in gracia

    Jehan Petit|[Paris] 1508|10 x 16.50 cm|relié

    New post-incunabula edition in Petit Jehan. Gothic print in two columns to 45 lines. Thumbnail of the printer on the title page. The first edition was published in 1498. Jehan Petit reprinted several times in sermons 1506-1522 (Brunet). Many white initials on black (full of stars or others).
    Colophon transcribed: "Opera Johannis Barbier impensis vero honesti viri Johannis Small Bibliopole parisiensis impressorum. Anno. M.CCCCC. VIII quarto nonas maii. »
    Full burgundy morocco binding late nineteenth or early twentieth century. Back with nerves decorated with jewels box section 5. Golden tail date basis. Cold coaching nets on the dishes. Gilt edges. Wetting...

    €1,800
  30. Vie de Marie de Valence
    Léon TROUILLAT

    Vie de Marie de Valence

    Favier • Josserand|Valence [Valence] • & Lyon 1873|11.50 x 18 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Work illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of Marie de Valence.
    A small tear at head of spine slightly sunned, two stains on the second cover, handsome interior condition.
    €60
  31. Oeuvres complètes de Monseigneur Coeur, évêque de Troyes, précédées d'une notice biographique sur Monseigneur Coeur
    COEUR MONSEIGNEUR

    Oeuvres complètes de Monseigneur Coeur, évêque de Troyes, précédées d'une notice biographique sur Monseigneur Coeur

    Librairie Chrétienne de Bauchu & Cie|Paris • & Lyon 1865|13.50 x 22 cm|3 volumes reliés
    First edition.
    Full caramel calf bindings, spines with five raised bands set with gilt dotting and double black fillets, gilt dates at foot, navy blue morocco title labels, mouse-colored morocco volume labels, slight rubbing traces on joints, gilt roulettes on headcaps, gilt heraldic arms and motto stamped to centers of boards, triple black fillet frames on boards with slight rubbing traces, double gilt fillets on edges, black dentelle frame on pastedowns, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, some corners slightly bumped, marbled edges, remarkable armorial bindings signed by Bourlier.
    Light foxing without consequence.
    Provenance: from the library of Guillaume Pavée de...
    €200
  33. Vue d'optique - Vue intérieure de la cathédrale de Dorth.

    Vue d'optique - Vue intérieure de la cathédrale de Dorth.

    Chez Daumont, Basset et Lachaussée|Paris [circa 1790]|30.50 x 48.50 cm|une feuille
    Original engraving. Optical view heightened in watercolor, depicting an interior view of Dorth Cathedral.
    Optical views, also called views, perspectives or "mondo nuovo", are engravings that were very popular between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. They were intended to be observed 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 as the forerunners of three-dimensional images and stereoscopes which enjoyed great success from the 19th century onwards. Optical views seem to appear in the 1740s and were parlor entertainments. The process was first developed in Paris, then London and...
    €150
  34. Vue d'optique - Vue de l'église St Giles à Édimbourg.

    Vue d'optique - Vue de l'église St Giles à Édimbourg.

    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 Giles Church in Edinburgh.
    Optical views, also called views, perspectives or "mondo nuovo", are engravings that were very popular between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. They were intended to be observed 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 as the forerunners of three-dimensional images and stereoscopes which enjoyed great success from the 19th century onwards. Optical views seem to appear in the 1740s and were parlor entertainments. The process was first developed in Paris, then London and...
    €180
  35. Vue d'optique - Vue de la chapelle St Paul à Édimbourg prise de la place d'Yorck.

    Vue d'optique - Vue de la chapelle St Paul à Édimbourg prise de la place d'Yorck.

    Chez Basset|Paris [circa 1790]|30.50 x 48.50 cm|une feuille
    Original engraving. Hand-colored aquatint optical view, depicting a view of St Paul's chapel, taken from York Place in Edinburgh.
    Optical views, also called vues, perspectives or "mondo nuovo", are engravings that were very fashionable between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. They were intended to be viewed through a set of mirrors or by means of a Zograscope, an instrument consisting of a mirror and a lens. Optical views can be considered 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 parlour entertainments. The process was first developed in Paris...
    €180
  36. Vue d'optique - La grande rue et l'église Ste Marie de Londres.

    Vue d'optique - La grande rue et l'église Ste Marie de Londres.

    Chez Daumont, Basset et Lachaussée|Paris [circa 1790]|30.50 x 48.50 cm|une feuille
    Original engraving. Hand-colored aquatint optical view, depicting a view of the high street and St Mary's church in London.
    Optical views, also called vues, perspectives or "mondo nuovo", are engravings that were very fashionable between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. They were intended to be viewed through a set of mirrors or by means of a Zograscope, an instrument consisting of a mirror and a lens. Optical views can be considered 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 parlour entertainments. The process was first developed in Paris, then...
    €150
  37. Vue d'optique - La grande procession de Florence, le jour de la fête de Dieu.

    Vue d'optique - La grande procession de Florence, le jour de la fête de Dieu.

    Chez Daumont, Basset et Lachaussée|Paris [circa 1790]|30.50 x 48.50 cm|une feuille
    Original engraving. Optical view heightened in watercolor, depicting a view of the procession of Florence on the feast day of Corpus Christi.
    Optical views, also called views, perspectives or "mondo nuovo," are engravings that were very fashionable between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. They were intended to be observed through a system of multiple mirrors or by means of a Zograscope, an instrument consisting of a mirror and a lens. Optical views can be considered the precursors of three-dimensional images and stereoscopes which enjoyed great success from the 19th century onward. Optical views appear to have emerged in the 1740s and were drawing room entertainments. The...
    €180
  40. Amélie ou le triomphe de la piété
    L. BERNIER

    Amélie ou le triomphe de la piété

    Alfred Mame & Cie|Tours 1862|10.50 x 18 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    Eighth edition.
    Publisher's full mauve paper boards, smooth spine very slightly faded decorated with gilt romantic arabesques, boards framed with cold-stamped fillets, boards decorated with gilt typographical fleurons, lemon paper endpapers and pastedowns, all edges gilt, corners very slightly bumped, publisher's romantic boards.
    Some foxing
    Rare copy in its elegant romantic boards.
    €50
  42. Le sacrifice
    Paul SÉDIR

    Le sacrifice

    Bibliothèque des amitiés spirituelles|Bihorel-lès-Rouen [Bihorel] 1926|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Annotations in pencil by a precedent owner on the first free endpaper.
    A good copy.
    €30
  43. Les pèlerinages à travers les siècles
    Romain ROUSSEL

    Les pèlerinages à travers les siècles

    Payot|Paris 1954|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Handsome copy despite a crease mark at the head of the second cover.
    Pencil annotations by a previous owner on the first pages.
    €30
  44. L'histoire de Jésus-Christ
    Raymond-Léopold BRUCKBERGER

    L'histoire de Jésus-Christ

    Grasset|Paris 1965|14 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper.
    Handsome autograph inscription from the author to Maurice Blanchot.
    Lower cover soiled, final free endpaper spotted.
    €40
  45. LX pseaumes de David
    Philippe DESPORTES

    LX pseaumes de David

    La Connaissance|Paris 1926|16.50 x 25 cm|broché
    Edition illustrated with a portrait and a fleuron by R. Drouart, one of 50 copies on vergé Pannekoek reserved for friends of la Connaissance and justified by the publisher, deluxe copy.
    Manuscript justification by publisher René-Louis Doyon: "pour Jean Dorsenne".
    A black portrait as frontispiece.
    Fine copy.
    €80
  46. Gerbet et Salinis
    Antoine RICARD ABBÉ

    Gerbet et Salinis

    Plon & Cie|Paris 1883|11.50 x 18 cm|relié
    Second edition.
    Half red shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands set with gilt fillets decorated with double gilt compartments enhanced with gilt fleurons at corners, marbled paper boards, marbled endpavers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
    Rare foxing without gravity, handsome copy.
    €40
  48. Les soeurs des anges. La fille de Jephté - La samaritaine - Sainte Dorothée
    Anna MARIE

    Les soeurs des anges. La fille de Jephté - La samaritaine - Sainte Dorothée

    Belin-Leprieur|Paris 1842|13 x 20 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Full bottle green shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with double blind-stamped compartments, double gilt fillets at head and foot, minor rubbing to joints, gilt rolls on headcaps, gilt arabesques and allegorical motif on boards, gilt fillet on leading edges, lower corners slightly bumped without significance, gilt inner dentelles on pastedowns, cream watered silk endpapers and pastedowns, all edges gilt, elegant unsigned binding.
    Work illustrated with 3 engraved plates.
    Some minor foxing.
    Rare.
    €100
  49. 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. Deuxième épitre aux nouveaux corinthiens
    René-Louis DOYON

    Deuxième épitre aux nouveaux corinthiens

    La Connaissance|Paris • & Maastricht 1927|12.50 x 16.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 100 copies on laid paper.
    Author's signature on the justification page.
    Autograph inscription signed by René-Louis Doyon on the first cover.
    Our copy is complete with its illustrated menu from the dinner of the friends of la Connaissance with a drawing by Domin.
    Small marginal stains on the first cover, handsome copy.
    €80
  51. Les disciples d'Emmaüs ou les étapes d'une conversion
    Théodore de WYZEWA

    Les disciples d'Emmaüs ou les étapes d'une conversion

    Perrin & Cie|Paris 1893|9 x 14.50 cm|broché
    First edition for which there is no mention of leading copies.
    Binding half black shagreen, back with four nerves set with gilt fillets, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, Contemporary binding.
    Nice copy.
    Rare autograph dedication signed by Theodore de Wyzewa to Charles Pozzo di Borgo.
    €230
  53. Dissertatio de sacramento eucharistiae. Dissertatio de sacramento penitentiae. Dissertatio de sacramento extremae unctionis
    PERAETUS

    Dissertatio de sacramento eucharistiae. Dissertatio de sacramento penitentiae. Dissertatio de sacramento extremae unctionis[Dissertation on the sacrament of the Eucharist. Dissertation on the sacrament of Penance. Dissertation on the sacrament of Extreme Unction]

    1739|18 x 26.50 cm|relié
    An important original manuscript of 1,200 pages, the script regular and easily legible, with titles in larger and bold letters. Numerous passages underlined.
    Contemporary half vellum over floral paper boards (paper lacking on first volume, one corner lacking), internally, the good-quality Vergé paper is nice and fresh. Three successive treatises, the first on the Holy Eucharist, the second on Penitence and the third on Extreme Unction. Only the first – which comprises the first volume – is paginated; it also has an index.
    Ex libris stamp of Joannis Boconet. At end: Peraetus fecit [...] tractatus, followed by the date 1739.
    €900
  54. 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
  55. Celle qui pleure
    Léon BLOY

    Celle qui pleure[She Who Weeps]

    Mercure de France|Paris 1908|14.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition on ordinary paper; there were only 3 large paper copies on Japan and 17 on Hollande.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by Léon Bloy to his friend Louise Marguillier "... Les larmes, chère amie, cela seul vaut quelque chose. Le savez-vous ou ne le savez-vous pas? [Tears, my dear friend, are the only things worth anything at all. Do you know that, or not?]".
    With a frontispiece heliogravure.
    A very good copy.
    €1,200
  56. Les Paraboles
    Eugène BURNAND

    Les Paraboles

    Berger-Levrault & Cie|Paris 1908|30 x 40 cm|en feuilles sous couverture et chemise à rabats
    First edition limited to 1500 copies, ours being one of the 1350 copies on laid paper with the 11 plates printed separately on handmade paper from Arches manufacturers and all illustrations in color and black printed on the text paper.
    Publisher's chemise in full ecru cloth stamped in gilt with wheat ear motifs, watered silk flaps. Cover of illustrated paper with a design matching the chemise.
    Eleven engravings printed separately presented under printed tissue guards, 32 headpieces, 9 vignettes in the text and 19 tailpieces by Eugène Burnand.
    Some surface wear to the chemise and numerous foxing marks on the plates.
    €80
  58. Les jésuites en Chine
    Charles Hubert LAVOLLÉE

    Les jésuites en Chine

    La Revue des deux mondes|Paris 1856|15.50 x 25 cm|en feuillets
    First edition.
    Extracted from the Revue des deux mondes.
    In loose sheets, under chemise.
    €40
  62. 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
  63. [PROTESTANTISME - REVOCATION EDIT DE NANTES] Memoire politico - critique, où l'on examine s'il est de l'interêt de l'eglise & l'etat d'etablir pour les calvinistes une nouvelle forme de se marier. [Ensemble] Lettre d'un patriote sur la tolérance civile des protestans de France [ensemble] La voix du vrai patriote caholique opposée à celle des faux patriotes tolérans
    Jean NOVI DE CAVEIRAC, Antoine COURT

    [PROTESTANTISME - REVOCATION EDIT DE NANTES] Memoire politico - critique, où l'on examine s'il est de l'interêt de l'eglise & l'etat d'etablir pour les calvinistes une nouvelle forme de se marier. [Ensemble] Lettre d'un patriote sur la tolérance civile des protestans de France [ensemble] La voix du vrai patriote caholique opposée à celle des faux patriotes tolérans

    S. n.|s. l. 1756|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
    First edition of these three rare memoirs on Protestantism, all three published without editorial indication.
    Contemporary full blonde calf binding. Smooth spine decorated. Red morocco title label. A volume label is present, the book was meant to be shelved among a collection of pamphlets and memoirs. Joints cracked and split. Headcaps worn. Corners bumped.
    Novi de Cabeirac studies in his memoir the effects of the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes. We know he was fanatically intolerant, even though his study of demography and economics is serious.
    The second memoir pleads the cause of Protestants before the royal power and denounces the horror of the crimes that were...
    €500
  64. Le nouveau Testament de N. S. Jesus-Christ
    ANONYME

    Le nouveau Testament de N. S. Jesus-Christ

    Chez Desaint & Saillant|à Paris 1752|10 x 17 cm|2 volumes reliés
    First impression by this publisher. Volume II is in two parts and has two title pages, the first completing the Acts of the Apostles begun in the first volume.
    Contemporary full brown morocco binding. Decorated Jansenist spine with raised bands (blind fillets). Red morocco title and volume labels (with rolls and fillets). Double fillet on leading edges. Interior roll. Beautiful and rare gilt dominotier paper (scattered stars and dots). Edges gilt. Slight lack at head of volume I. Lacks at foot of volume I. One corner bumped. Lacks at head of volume II; slight lack at foot; 3 corners bumped. Despite the noted defects, a handsome and well-preserved copy in contemporary morocco.
    This...
    €400
  66. De sibyllinis. Aliisque quae Christi natalem praecessere oraculis.
    Isaac VOSSIUS

    De sibyllinis. Aliisque quae Christi natalem praecessere oraculis.

    E theatro Sheldaniano|Oxoniae [Oxford] • (Oxford) 1680|12 x 19.9 cm|relié
    Second edition, rare, after the first published in 1679, also rare. Fine printer's device of Sheldon's theatre.
    Contemporary full brown sheep binding. Spine with raised bands, decorated. Joint split with lacks. Corners heavily bumped. Worn binding.
    Studies by the famous scholar and learned Isaac Vossius on the oracles and predictions that preceded the birth of Christ. Follow the objections and criticisms, then Vossius's response. At the end of his life, Vossius was settled in England where he was appointed canon of Windsor; this writing appears to date from his English period.
    €450
  67. Histoire de notre seigneur Jésus-Christ
    Monseigneur DUPANLOUP

    Histoire de notre seigneur Jésus-Christ

    Plon|Paris 1870|19 x 28.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    First edition.
    Publisher's half red shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands set with gilt dotted lines decorated with double gilt compartments embellished with gilt decorative motifs, gilt roulettes on the headcaps, frames of sextuple gilt fillets on the red paper boards, gilt fleurons at corners, light rubbing traces and small brown stains on the boards, gilt dentelle frames on the marbled endpapers, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, double gilt fillets on the leading edges, all edges gilt.
    Work illustrated with plates.
    Some minor foxing.
    €70
  68. Saint Martin
    A. LEROY DE LA MARCHE

    Saint Martin

    Alfred Mame & fils|Tours 1881|18 x 28.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
    Illustrated edition with 113 engravings and 35 out-of-text plates in black and in color, including 6 chromolithographs.
    Publisher's half red shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt compartments richly adorned with gilt decorative motifs, publisher's name and place gilt at foot, one joint slightly cracked at head, very light rubbing traces without significance on joints, silk percaline boards decorated with important gilt decoration by Souze, corners slightly bumped, moiré paper endpapers and pastedowns, all edges gilt.
    Minute foxing on endpapers, handsome interior condition.
    €150
  69. Le jour du seigneur
    Ernest HELLO

    Le jour du seigneur

    A. Tralin|Paris 1921|12 x 19 cm|broché
    New edition, with some parts in first edition, expanded with a foreword by Georges Goyau.
    Spine and boards very slightly and marginally sunned.
    €70
  70. Les moines d'Occident depuis saint Benoit jusqu'à saint Bernard
    Comte de MONTALEMBERT

    Les moines d'Occident depuis saint Benoit jusqu'à saint Bernard

    Victor Lecoffre|Paris 1878-1892|11.50 x 18.50 cm|7 volumes reliés
    Seventh edition for the first two volumes, fifth edition for the other five.
    Half red sheep bindings, spines with five raised bands, red paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, most original wrappers preserved (those of the first two volumes somewhat worn).
    Some foxing mainly on volumes 3, 4, 6 and 7.
    €150
  71. Saint Paul
    Ernest RENAN

    Saint Paul

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1869|13.50 x 22 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Bradel binding in full vellum-style boards, smooth spine with pale stains of no consequence and a tiny red stain at head, dark blue sheep title-label, double gilt fillet frames on boards, now faded and with small stains, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, red edges, contemporary English binding signed by Webb Hunt & Ridings / Liverpool.
    Occasional light foxing.
    Complete with folding map at rear.
    €230
  72. L'antéchrist
    Ernest RENAN

    L'antéchrist

    Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1873|13.50 x 22 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Bradel binding in full vellum-style boards, smooth spine with pale stains of no consequence, dark blue sheep title-label, double gilt fillet frames on boards, now faded and with small stains as well as two red stains, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, red edges, contemporary English binding signed by Webb Hunt & Ridings / Liverpool.
    Occasional foxing.
    €150
  73. Les raisons perpétuelles de croire (apologétique d'un incroyant)
    Gonzague TRUC

    Les raisons perpétuelles de croire (apologétique d'un incroyant)

    Editions de la Nouvelle revue critique|Paris 1929|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.

    Inscribed by Gonzague Truc.

    Some light foxing mainly at the beginning and end of the volume, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €80
  75. Du christianisme et de son origine démocratique
    Pierre LEROUX

    Du christianisme et de son origine démocratique

    Imp. de Pierre Leroux|boussac 1848|12 x 17.50 cm|relié
    New edition.
    Half fir green sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with sextuple gilt fillets with very light traces of rubbing, gilt fillet at tail, red morocco title-label, one library classification label at tail of spine, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
    Rare foxing, printed bibliophile's stamp at foot of half-title page serving as bookplate.
    €230
  76. Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle "Carcere clauduntur nigro mandate senatu Discipuli, sed lux Divina repagula porte Perfregit, duxitque viros ad limina templi, Sacra quibus iussum est miisteria pandere Christi." (Ac. Cap.5.19.)
    Maarten van HEEMSKERCK

    Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle "Carcere clauduntur nigro mandate senatu Discipuli, sed lux Divina repagula porte Perfregit, duxitque viros ad limina templi, Sacra quibus iussum est miisteria pandere Christi." (Ac. Cap.5.19.)Original 17th century burin engraving [The disciples are locked in prison by the black command of the senate, but the divine light breaks through the bars of the gate and leads the men to the thresholds of the temple, to whom it is commanded to reveal the sacred mysteries of Christ]

    S. n.|s. l. • [Hollande] [Holland] (Circa 1600)|33.50 x 27.50 cm|une feuille

    Original burin engraving after a 16th-century painting by Maerten Jacobszoon Heemskerk van Veen.
    Printed on watermarked laid paper in the early 17th century. This is an illustration of a passage from the Acts of the Apostles, 5.19-20:

    "But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said, Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life."

    Latin caption in the lower portion of the engraving. Artist's signature in the plate. Numbered notation "10" in the lower right corner, within the engraving. Manuscript notation "143" in the margin in the upper right corner of...

    €180
  77. Conspectis constanter aquis, ardescere cepit Ennuchi fecunda fides, qui gurgite mersus Antiquos posuit lapsus, et nomine Christi Testatur totum purgatum lapsibus orbem. (Ac. Cap.8.38.) Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle
    Maarten van HEEMSKERCK

    Conspectis constanter aquis, ardescere cepit Ennuchi fecunda fides, qui gurgite mersus Antiquos posuit lapsus, et nomine Christi Testatur totum purgatum lapsibus orbem. (Ac. Cap.8.38.) Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle[Constantly gazing at the waters, Ennuchi's fruitful faith began to burn, who, drowned in the whirlpool, laid the ancients to rest, and in the name of Christ testifies that the whole world has been cleansed of its sins]

    S. n.|s. l. • [Hollande] [Holland] (Circa 1600)|33.50 x 27.50 cm|une feuille
    Original engraving executed with burin after a 16th-century painting by Maerten Jacobszoon Heemskerk van Veen or Maarten van Heemskerck, Marten, Maerten, Martin.
    Impression on watermarked laid paper, work from the early 17th century. This is an illustration of a passage from the Acts of the Apostles, 8.38-39: "And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more.". Latin caption in the lower portion of the engraving. Artist's signature in the plate. Numbered notation "15" in the lower...
    €200
  78. Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle "Paulus acerba fremens miseris fera bella ciere Judaica feritate parat, sed corpore lapsus Post, maiora videt legisque excitus ab umbra Sub qua cecus erat, regiones lucet in omnes." (Ac. Cap.9.3.)
    Maarten van HEEMSKERCK

    Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle "Paulus acerba fremens miseris fera bella ciere Judaica feritate parat, sed corpore lapsus Post, maiora videt legisque excitus ab umbra Sub qua cecus erat, regiones lucet in omnes." (Ac. Cap.9.3.)Original 17th century burin engraving [Paul, roaring bitterly, prepares to wage savage wars against the wretched with Jewish ferocity, but after falling in body, he sees greater things and, awakened from the shadow of the law under which he was blind, shines upon all regions]

    S. n.|s. l. • [Hollande] [Holland] (Circa 1600)|33.50 x 27.50 cm|une feuille

    Original burin engraving after a 16th-century painting by Maerten Jacobszoon Heemskerk van Veen.
    Print on watermarked laid paper, early 17th-century work.

    This is an illustration of a passage from Acts of the Apostles, 9.1-3: 

    "But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven shone around him".

    Latin caption in the lower part of...

    €120
  79. In Macedum terris, ad maenia nota Philippi, Cum docet aeterni Paulus miisteria Christi. Sub stimulo Pythonis, ait, bachata puella, Doctorem verique Dei Paulum esse ministrum. (Acto. 16.14.) Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle
    Johannes STRADANUS, [Claes Jansz VISSCHER attributed]

    In Macedum terris, ad maenia nota Philippi, Cum docet aeterni Paulus miisteria Christi. Sub stimulo Pythonis, ait, bachata puella, Doctorem verique Dei Paulum esse ministrum. (Acto. 16.14.) Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle

    S. n.|s. l. • [Hollande] [Holland] (Circa 1600)|33 x 27.50 cm|une feuille
    Original engraving executed with burin by Claes Jansz Visscher, called the Piscator, after a 16th century painting by Johannes Stradanus.
    Proof on watermarked laid paper, early 17th century work.This illustrates a passage from Acts of the Apostles, 16.12-14: "From there we traveled to Philippi, a Roman colony and the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days. On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate to the river, where we expected to find a place of prayer. We sat down and began to speak to the women who had gathered there. One of those listening was a woman from the city of Thyatira named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth. She was a worshiper of...
    €200
  80. Contremuit subito detentis carcere tellus Et Paulo et Sila, subitoque fragore refracti Carceris attonitus custos parat ense corusco Accelerare sibi fatum, sed fonte Iduatur. (Acto. 16.27.) Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle
    Johannes STRADANUS, [Claes Jansz VISSCHER attributed]

    Contremuit subito detentis carcere tellus Et Paulo et Sila, subitoque fragore refracti Carceris attonitus custos parat ense corusco Accelerare sibi fatum, sed fonte Iduatur. (Acto. 16.27.) Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle

    S. n.|s. l. • [Hollande] [Holland] (Circa 1600)|33 x 27.50 cm|une feuille
    , on the occasion of her marriage to Francesco I de' Medici. Greatly influenced by the Mannerists, including Michelangelo, Johannes Stradanus contributed to the development of grand Italian history painting. He painted several altarpieces for Florentine churches. He also stayed in Rome from 1550 to 1553 and in Naples in 1576. After a stay in Antwerp in 1578, he devoted a large part of his activity to engraving.
    €200
  81. Ipsa graves tollunt Pauli sudaria morbos Febrilesque leuant Pauli semicincta calores. Exorcistarum conflantur in igne libelli Et Sathan in magicos saeuit crudeliter omnes. (Acto. 19.14.) Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle
    Johannes STRADANUS, [Claes Jansz VISSCHER attributed]

    Ipsa graves tollunt Pauli sudaria morbos Febrilesque leuant Pauli semicincta calores. Exorcistarum conflantur in igne libelli Et Sathan in magicos saeuit crudeliter omnes. (Acto. 19.14.) Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle

    S. n.|s. l. • [Hollande] [Holland] (Circa 1600)|33 x 27.50 cm|une feuille
    Original engraving executed in burin by Claes Jansz Visscher, called le Piscator after a 16th-century painting by Johannes Stradanus.
    Impression on watermarked laid paper, work from the early 17th century.
    This is an illustration of a passage from Acts of the Apostles, 19.13-16: "Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth. And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and chief of the priests, which did so. And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye? And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on...
    €150
  82. Tobias plus timens Deum quam regem rapiebat corpora occisorum et occultabat in domo sua et mediis noctibus sepeliebat ea. (Tobi.2 Cap.4.). Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle
    Maarten DE VOS

    Tobias plus timens Deum quam regem rapiebat corpora occisorum et occultabat in domo sua et mediis noctibus sepeliebat ea. (Tobi.2 Cap.4.). Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle

    S. n.|s. l. • [Hollande] [Holland] (Circa 1600)|33 x 27.50 cm|une feuille
    Original engraving executed in burin after a 16th-century painting by Maarten de Vos (or Martin).
    Proof on watermarked laid paper, work from the early 17th century.
    This is an illustration from the Book of Tobit (2.9.), in the Old Testament: "But Tobit, fearing God more than the king, took away the bodies of those who had been killed, hid them in his house and buried them during the night.".
    Latin legend in the lower part of the engraving.
    Artist's signature in the plate.
    Numbered marking "8" in the lower right corner of the engraving, and manuscript notation "116" in the margin in the upper right corner.
    A manuscript annotation in pencil in Greek characters...
    €150
  83. Esurivi enim et dedistis mihi manducare. (Matt. 25.35.). Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle
    Maarten DE VOS

    Esurivi enim et dedistis mihi manducare. (Matt. 25.35.). Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle

    S. n.|s. l. • [Hollande] [Holland] (Circa 1600)|33 x 27.50 cm|une feuille
    Original unsigned engraving, probably executed in burin after a 16th century painting by Maarten de Vos (or Martin).
    Proof on watermarked laid paper, early 17th century work.
    This is an illustration of the Gospel according to Matthew 25.35, "For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat".
    Latin caption in the lower portion of the engraving.
    Numbered mark "2" in the lower right corner in the engraving, and manuscript notation "110" in margin in the upper right corner. An old manuscript annotation in Greek characters under the right corner of the plate mark. Watermark visible by transparency. Tiny marginal foxing and stains, a tiny corner lack, a trace of corner fold, all...
    €150
  84. Abiens autem qui quinquae talenta acceperat et negotiatus lucrifecit alia quinquae similiter et qui duo acceperat alia duo lucrifecit. (Matt. 25.16.). Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle
    Harman Jansz van MULLER

    Abiens autem qui quinquae talenta acceperat et negotiatus lucrifecit alia quinquae similiter et qui duo acceperat alia duo lucrifecit. (Matt. 25.16.). Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle

    S. n.|s. l. • [Hollande] [Holland] (Circa 1600)|33 x 27.50 cm|une feuille
    Original engraving executed in burin by Harman Jansz van Muller.
    Proof on watermarked laid paper, early 17th century work. This is an illustration of the Gospel according to Matthew 25.16-17, "Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two."
    Latin caption in the lower portion of the engraving.
    Artist's signature in the plate.
    Character mark "Z" at bottom in the engraving, numbered mark "2" in the lower right corner in the caption area, and manuscript notation "104" in margin in the upper right corner. An old manuscript annotation in Greek characters...
    €200
  85. Qui vero unum acceperat abiens fodit in terram et abscondit pecuniam domini sui. (Matt. 25.18.). Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle
    Harman Jansz van MULLER

    Qui vero unum acceperat abiens fodit in terram et abscondit pecuniam domini sui. (Matt. 25.18.). Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle

    S. n.|s. l. • [Hollande] [Holland] (Circa 1600)|33.50 x 27.50 cm|une feuille
    Original engraving executed with burin by Harman Jansz van Muller.
    Proof on watermarked laid paper, work from the early 17th century.
    This is an illustration of the Gospel according to Matthew 25:18, "And he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money."
    Legend in Latin in the lower part of the engraving.
    Artist's signature in the plate. Numbered mentions "3" at the bottom in the engraving and in the lower right corner in the section devoted to the legend, and manuscript mention "105" in the margin in the upper right corner. An old manuscript annotation in Greek characters under the right angle of the plate mark. Watermark visible by...
    €200
  86. Post multum vero temporis rediit dominus servorum illorum et contulit rationem cum eis. (Matt. 25.19.). Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle
    Harman Jansz van MULLER

    Post multum vero temporis rediit dominus servorum illorum et contulit rationem cum eis. (Matt. 25.19.). Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle

    S. n.|s. l. • [Hollande] [Holland] (Circa 1600)|33 x 27.50 cm|une feuille
    Original engraving unsigned, executed with burin, likely by Harman Jansz van Muller.
    Proof on watermarked laid paper, work from the early 17th century. This is an illustration of the Gospel according to Matthew 25:19, "After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them."
    Legend in Latin in the lower part of the engraving.
    Numbered mentions "4" at the bottom in the engraving and in the lower right corner in the section devoted to the legend, and manuscript mention "106" in the margin in the upper right corner. An old manuscript annotation in Greek characters under the right angle of the plate mark. Watermark visible by transparency. Rare and discreet...
    €200
  87. Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle "Et accedens qui quinque talenta acceperat obtulit alia, quinque quae lucrifecerat, similiter et qui duo acceperat obtulit alia duo, quibus ait Dominus, Euge serui boni et fideles quia super pauca fideles fuistis super multa vos constituam Intrate in gaudium domini vestri." (Matt. 25.20.)
    Harman Jansz van MULLER

    Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle "Et accedens qui quinque talenta acceperat obtulit alia, quinque quae lucrifecerat, similiter et qui duo acceperat obtulit alia duo, quibus ait Dominus, Euge serui boni et fideles quia super pauca fideles fuistis super multa vos constituam Intrate in gaudium domini vestri." (Matt. 25.20.)Original 17th century burin engraving - illustration of the Gospel according to Matthew 25.20-23

    S. n.|s. l. • [Hollande] [Holland] (Circa 1600)|33 x 27.50 cm|une feuille

    Original unsigned burin engraving, presumably by Harman Jansz van Muller.
    Printed on watermarked laid paper in early 17th-century.
    This is an illustration of the Gospel according to Matthew 25.20-23,

     "And he who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five talents more, saying, 'Master, you delivered to me five talents; here I have made five talents more.' His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.' 

    Latin caption in the lower part of the engraving. Numbered references "5" at the bottom of the...

    €180
  88. Sitivi et dedistis mihi bibere. (Matt. 25.35.). Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle
    Maarten DE VOS

    Sitivi et dedistis mihi bibere. (Matt. 25.35.). Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle

    S. n.|s. l. • [Hollande] [Holland] (Circa 1600)|33 x 27.50 cm|une feuille
    Original engraving executed with burin after a 16th-century painting by Maarten de Vos (or Martin).
    Proof on watermarked laid paper, early 17th-century work.
    This is an illustration of the Gospel according to Matthew 25.35, "I was thirsty, and you gave me drink".
    Latin caption in the lower part of the engraving. Artist's signature in the plate. Numbered reference "3" in the lower right corner of the engraving, and manuscript notation "111" in the margin in the upper right corner.
    An old manuscript annotation in Greek characters below the right corner of the plate mark. Watermark visible by transparency.
    Rare and minimal foxing and marginal stains, not affecting the...
    €150
  89. Infirmus eram et visitastis me. (Matt. 25.36.). Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle
    Maarten DE VOS

    Infirmus eram et visitastis me. (Matt. 25.36.). Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle

    S. n.|s. l. • [Hollande] [Holland] (Circa 1600)|33 x 27.50 cm|une feuille
    Original unsigned engraving, presumably executed with burin after a 16th-century painting by Maarten de Vos (or Martin).
    Proof on watermarked laid paper, work of early 17th century. This is an illustration of the Gospel according to Matthew 25.36, "I was sick, and you visited me".
    Latin caption in the lower portion of the engraving.
    Numbered notation "6" in the lower right corner within the engraving, and manuscript notation "114" in the margin in the upper right corner. An old manuscript annotation in Greek characters below the right corner of the plate mark. Watermark visible by transparency. Rare and minimal foxing and stains mainly marginal, one tiny corner loss, otherwise...
    €100
  90. Panem nostrum quotidianum danobis hodie. (Matt. 6.11.). Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle
    Maarten van HEEMSKERCK

    Panem nostrum quotidianum danobis hodie. (Matt. 6.11.). Gravure originale du XVIIe siècle[You give us our daily bread today]

    S. n.|s. l. • [Hollande] [Holland] (Circa 1600)|33 x 27.50 cm|une feuille
    Original engraving executed in burin after a 16th-century painting by Maerten Jacobszoon Heemskerk van Veen or Maarten van Heemskerck, Marten, Maerten, Martin.
    Impression on watermarked laid paper, work from the early 17th century.
    This is an illustration of the Gospel according to Matthew 6-11, "Give us this day our daily bread." (from the Lord's Prayer).
    Latin caption in the lower part of the engraving.
    Artist's signatures in the plate.
    Numbered mention "4" in the lower right corner within the engraving, and manuscript notation "50" in the margin in the upper right corner. Crown watermark visible by transparency. Minimal foxing and dampstains mainly marginal, small...
    €60
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