Antique bibles, books of hours, Christian theology, mysticism, hagiographies, religious controversies and Catholic and Protestant literature

First edition in French.
Spine of the first volume with two small tears at head and foot, spine and boards slightly and marginally sunned, minimal worming to boards, handsome interior condition.

Second edition for the first volume and seventh edition for the second.
Work illustrated with two frontispiece portraits.
Spines lightly sunned, boards with foxing, one corner loss at foot of second board of first volume, handsome interior condition.
Volumes "detomed" reforming a complete set in two volumes.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy, no deluxe copies were printed.
Autograph inscription from the author to Monsieur Parias: "A monsieur L-H Parias, hommage de l'auteur."
Iconography.
Spine slightly warped, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only deluxe copies along with 12 on Japan paper.
A small lack to foot of spine, some foxing mainly affecting margins, last endpaper shaded, otherwise a rare and handsome copy with full margins.

First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies.
Inscribed by Henri Girard.
Slight foxing affecting the margins of some pages, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Autograph inscription from the author.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Publisher's binding in full boards, spine partially faded but not seriously, handsome interior condition.
Work illustrated by Jean Gay.
Handsome copy complete with its wraparound band.

First edition of which there were no deluxe copies.
Autograph inscription by the author.
Handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.

First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Spine very slightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
Photographic cover, iconography.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Autograph inscription from the author.
Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies.
Autograph inscription by the author.
Illustrated cover, iconography.
Handsome copy.

First edition of the translation of which no deluxe copies were printed, one of the Service de Presse copies.
Inscribed by the translator.
Covers very slightly and marginally faded, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Inscribed by the author.
Two crease marks at head of front cover, complete with publisher's slip.

First edition of which no deluxe copies were printed.
Illustrated, handsome copy fully complete with 3 folding plates.

First edition on ordinary paper, only 25 Arches deluxe copies were printed.
Autograph inscription by the author.
A handsome copy.

First edition.
Work illustrated with figures in the text, complete with its folding plate at the end.
Spine slightly sunned, some dog-eared pages otherwise handsome copy.

First edition.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Rich iconography.
Handsome copy, with a date discretely inscribed at the head of the front endpaper.

First edition of the French translation, of which no deluxe copies were printed.
Illustrated cover.
Spine slightly sunned.

First edition in French printed on ordinary paper, with only 27 alfa copies printed on deluxe paper.
Spines slightly faded, otherwise handsome copies.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Illustrated cover.
Handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
One joint cracked at foot, spine sunned, worming to boards, light and small dampstain to head of first pages.

First edition on ordinary paper, with only 62 alfa copies printed on deluxe paper.
With the illustrated dust jacket.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Iconography.
Handsome copy.

First edition of which there were no deluxe copies.
Photographic cover.
Tiny lack to head of spine slightly faded at foot, minor worming of no consequence to front cover.

First edition.
Half red cloth binding with corners, smooth spine, black title-label and date at foot, spine sunned, foxing throughout the work.

Edition illustrated with 61 drawings and 11 hors-texte plates by Eugène Burnand reproducing the engravings from the 1908 edition.
Half brown shagreen binding, spine with 5 raised bands lightly rubbed set with gilt fillets decorated with double gilt compartments embellished with gilt fleurons, double fillets on marbled paper boards, top edge gilt.
Foreword by Eugène-Melchior de Vogüe.
Gift inscription at head of first endpaper as a present.
Handsome copy.

Pre-original edition.
Half bright red morocco binding, scuffs to boards, smooth spine decorated with 7 series of triple gilt fillets, titled, dated at foot.
This volume also contains: De la tendance de notre époque vers la République, by M. TH. Fabas; Sur la situation physique de Paris considérée dans ses rapports avec la politique by M. Jean Reynaud; Résumé des progrès et des sciences géographiques en 1834 by M d'Avezac; Du théâtre en 1834 by Hyppolite Fortoul.
Followed by various contributors: B. Laroche, De Potter, Reghellini de Schio, Hindoglou...
Some foxing.

First edition.
Contemporary half spinach-green cloth binding, smooth spine decorated with blind fillets, chocolate shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards.
Some light foxing.

Third edition with some parts in first edition, as revised and augmented.
Half chocolate shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt fleurons, small traces of rubbing at head of one joint, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, binding signed by J. Wilhem relieur à Compiègne.
Occasional light foxing.

First edition.
Spine slightly cracked at head and foot, first cover faded, minimal marginal lacks to boards.

First edition.
Inscription from Abbé Malais on the front cover.
Spine split, worming and small stains on covers, three small corner lacks to rear cover, one tear without loss to page 183, otherwise handsome interior condition.

First edition.
Contemporary half navy blue morocco-grained shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands showing light traces of rubbing, gilt date and owner's name at foot, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, upper corners slightly bumped.
Scattered foxing.

First edition in French.
Spine sunned with light pale dampstains of no consequence.

First edition of this thesis defended at the Protestant theology faculty of the University of Paris on July 23, 1901.
Spine cracked at head and foot.
Rare and handsome copy.

The first edition published in a small number of copies of this offprint.
Autograph inscription by Emmanuel Cosquin at the head of the title page.
Boards detached with some lacks, handsome interior condition.

First edition.
Bradel binding in half long-grain dark brown morocco, one tiny tear at foot, place, date and cipher of previous owner at foot, binding signed by Paul Vié.
Handsome copy in perfect condition.

First edition for each volume.
Bradel binding in half long-grain dark brown morocco, place, date and cipher of previous owner at foot, bindings signed by Paul Vié.
Handsome copies in perfect condition.

First edition.
First volume of the collection of this very rare review of Swedenborg's religion (which takes its title from one of the writings of the Swedish philosopher-theologian), published in Saint-Amand-Montrond (Cher), from 1838 to 1848, under the direction of Le Boys des Guays. Half olive green sheep binding, spine with four raised bands underlined with double gilt fillets, slightly rubbed and with a small lack, gilt dentelle at foot, headcaps slightly worn, cherry red sheep title and volume labels, marbled paper boards, corners slightly rubbed, marbled endpapers and pastedowns. Contemporary binding.
The review contains theological analyses, biblical exegesis articles...

First edition, manuscript copied on a mimeograph and printed in only 15 copies under the pseudonym of Mab.
Publisher's full cardboard Bradel binding, spine slightly faded, bookplate.
Autograph facsimile printed in violet, copy from the first printing, extensively revised in violet ink compensating for printing defects.
First-person account of the discovery of the world by Adam, Eve, their children and grandchildren.
It should be noted that the mimeograph which allegedly served for the writing of this work was only put into production 6 years after its publication. Some foxing otherwise very good copy.
Precious and curious copy expanded with an autograph page...

First edition.
Half anthracite shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands decorated with gilt fleurons, marbled edges.
Spine lightly rubbed, small paper loss to second cover, otherwise handsome copy without foxing.

Rare first edition.
A joint cracked to head and to foot, slight angular lacks to the covers, occasional foxing.

First edition in French. Introduction by Auguste Roussel.
A tear with slight lack at head of first cover, occasional foxing affecting essentially the very first and very last pages.
Rare.

First edition.
Worming to front cover, some light foxing without significance.

First trade edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue with 50 on Japan paper.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Half brown calf with corners, smooth spine decorated with cold-stamped romantic motifs and double gilt fillets, navy calf title and volume labels, minor rubbing traces on joints, cold-stamped frieze frame on marbled paper boards, scratches with paper losses on front board, corners and edges worn in places, marbled edges, contemporary romantic binding.
Small angular lack at head of first endpaper, handsome interior condition almost free of any foxing.

First edition.
Half aubergine sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with gilt arabesques with minor rubbing, aubergine paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, light rubbing to edges, contemporary binding.
A manuscript annotation by a previous owner about the author at the head of the half-title page.
Occasional foxing.

First edition.
Full hazel sheep binding, smooth spine faded and decorated with gilt fleurons, fillets and friezes, headcaps rubbed with small lacks at foot, red sheep title-label, triple gilt fillet frames on boards, corners and edges showing traces of rubbing, speckled edges, contemporary binding.
Some light foxing.

First edition published anonymously by the former Jesuit reverend father de R.
Small lacks at head and foot of spine split at tail, slight corner lacks on boards.
Rare.

First edition printed in a small number of copies of this offprint.
A tear at head and foot of one joint, slight corner losses to boards which also show pale marginal dampstaining, light interior foxing.
Rare.

First edition of the French translation established by A.A. Ramseyer.
Publisher's limp dark brown cardboard binding, smooth unlettered spine, gilt title at head of front cover, rear cover marginally discolored.
Rare.

First edition.
Contemporary half caramel calf binding, spine with four raised bands slightly faded, decorated with gilt typographical motifs, red long-grained morocco title-label, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns.
Work illustrated with 146 color engravings in perfect condition.
Manuscript ink annotations concerning the work on one endpaper, handsome interior condition.
Rare.

New edition with some parts in first edition with introduction and notes by Charles Amiel.
Publisher's binding in full sand-colored cardboard, smooth spine, minor stains of no consequence on the second cover, pleasant interior condition.
Autograph inscription signed by Charles Amiel.
Handsome copy.

New edition with introduction and notes by Albert Autin, one of 2500 numbered copies, the only issue.
With frontispiece portrait of J. Calvin by Ouvré.
Spine sunned, boards slightly and marginally sunned.

First edition printed in a small number of copies of this offprint from the Revue historique.
Autograph inscription from S.T. Lascaris.
Two slight lacks to head and foot of spine.

The first edition published in a small number of copies.
Inscription from J. Durandeau to a distinguished Burgundian bibliophile (Marcel Mayer) written on a visiting card.
Two press cuttings relating to the publication of this study exalting atavism pasted opposite the title page.
Spine and covers marginally faded, otherwise a rare and handsome pamphlet.

New collected edition with some parts in first edition, one of the rare copies on Holland paper, revised, corrected and better arranged, expanded with the noëls from Orléans, Blois, Bourges, Tours, Arthenay, Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire, Arpajon and Clamecy.
Half hazel shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt typographic motifs, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns (one endpaper reattached), top edge gilt retaining deckled edges.
Some minor foxing without gravity affecting essentially the margins.

First edition.
Spine faded and restored, small tears with slight corner losses to boards, occasional foxing.

First edition.
Signed autograph inscription by the author.
Spine slightly sunned without significance, handsome copy.

First edition printed in small number on laid paper of this offprint.
Bradel binding in half chocolate shagreen with corners, smooth spine with small traces of rubbing, double gilt fillet frame on marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Work dedicated to Anatole France with the gilt reproduction of the dedication at the head of the first cover.
Handsome copy.

First edition.
Signed autograph inscription by the author.
Spine very slightly sunned without severity, otherwise handsome copy.

First edition.
Full mouse-grey cloth binding, smooth spine, covers with small corner lacks preserved.
Autograph inscription from Augustin Beaugrand on the front cover.
Illustrated with a frontispiece.
Some foxing.

First edition.
Inscription by Charles de Beaurepaire.
Spine missing, corner losses to boards.

First edition.
This speech is presented in its original wrappers without covers.
Light foxing to boards.
Rare.

First edition.
Complete statutes and ordinances of the said confraternity with the papal bull of indulgences granted to pilgrims of Mont Saint-Michel by Pope Innocent X.
Foxing.

First edition.
Bradel binding in full moiré aubergine cardboard, smooth unlettered spine, minimal loss to one headcap, central gilt cartouches on boards, moiré paper endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, lower corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription from A. Vinet to Julie Hollard.
Foxing.
Rare.

First edition.
Split spine with lacks, corner damage to boards, Henry de Salles library bookplate pasted to head of front board.

First edition on ordinary paper, only a few Holland deluxe copies were printed.
Half black sheep binding, spine with four raised bands decorated with double blind compartments, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding. Bookplate pasted to verso of front board.
Two pale angular dampstains affecting the very first and very last pages, some light foxing.
This is the second book of the famous 'Histoire des origines du christianisme'.

Second edition.
Full dark brown sheep binding, spine with four raised bands decorated with blind fillets, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Some foxing.

First edition.
Contemporary half cherry red sheep binding, spine with four raised bands decorated with stippling and gilt fleurons, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, slight traces of rubbing of no consequence to the edges.
Some rare and minor worming.

Sixth edition stated.
Spine cracked at head and foot, front board detached then reattached with small losses, interior in good condition.
Complete with frontispiece.

First edition of this thesis defended at the Protestant Theology Faculty of Paris to obtain a bachelor's degree in theology.
A handsome and rare copy, with a small lack at foot of spine.

First edition of the French translation established by S. Cahen.
Work illustrated with 2 engraved figures, one of which serves as frontispiece.
Our copy is presented in plain temporary covers, with title label pasted at head of spine.
Some light foxing.

First edition of the play, one of the rare copies on Holland paper, the print run of which is not specified, the only deluxe copies.
Music by Reynaldo Hahn, the role of Thérèse was created by Sarah Bernhardt.
A trace of a pasted label on part of the spine, a dampstain affecting the spine and foot margins, small tears and slight corner lacks to the boards.
A full-margined copy.

First editions published under the direction of Luis Gonzalez Obregon.
Full hazel sheep bindings, spines with four small raised bands decorated with gilt and blind fillets, gilt friezes at head and foot, headcaps slightly rubbed, red shagreen title labels, fir green shagreen volume labels, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, corners slightly bumped, contemporary bindings. Contributions by Rafael de Alba, Manuel Puga y Acal, Enrique Santibanez and José Juan Tablada. Volume 1: Proceso inquisitorial del cacique de Tetzcoco. Volume 2: Fr. Gregorio de la Conception y su processo de infidencia. Volume 3: Procesos de indios idolatras y hechirecos. Volume 4: La constitucion de 1812 en la nueva...

First editions.
Illustrated front covers.
Iconography, works illustrated with drawings by the author.
Three small tears to the spines, handsome interior condition for each of the volumes.

Third edition.

Half navy shagreen binding, smooth spine with small traces of rubbing decorated with gilt arabesques.

Some light foxing.

First edition, one of the deluxe copies on pur fil Lafuma.
Cover and numerous illustrations in-text and out-of-text by Robida.

First edition, false statement of edition.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.

Autograph inscription by the author.

Iconography, quite a detailed work.

First edition, one of the service de presse copies.
From the collection: Les grands ordres monastiques et instituts religieux.
Cover vignette drawn and wood-engraved by Clément Serveau.

First edition, one of the copies on alfa paper reserved for the Service de Presse.
One repaired tear to spine.
Autograph inscription by the author.

First edition.
A small lack to foot of spine, internally good.

Second edition.
Library stamps.

French verse translation by Nicole, copy on laid paper.
Cover margins spotted and brittle otherwise good interior condition.

First edition for which there was no mention of large paper copies.
A very good copy.

First edition for which there was no mention of large paper copies.

Second edition.
Some religious dissidences of our time.
A handsome copy complete with publisher's slip.

First edition.
Autograph inscription by the author.
Spine sunned, covers fragile with lacks at foot, front cover detached.

First edition with no mention of deluxe copies, mentions one thousand copies.
Handsome copy.