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Paris: Maison de la Bonne Presse 1895. (Hardcover) 324, 324pp. Very good. Volumes 1 and 2 (consisting of the first 40 issues) bound together in red half leather. The covers of each volume are bound-in. Illustrated throughout (many of which are tinted in various pastel colors) including numerous full-page illustrations. A dampstain on the outer edge of the front cover. Histoires, voyages, sciences, vies des saints, geographie, beaux-arts, jeux, rebus. Text in French Language. (Juvenile).
Les Organes Genitaux De L'Homme Et De La Femme Structure Et Functions by G.A.Kuhff - c.1890: Formes Exterieures Regions Anatomiques, Situation, Rapports Et Usages
by G.A.Kuhff
Les Organes Genitaux De L'Homme Et De La Femme Structure Et Functions: Formes Exterieures Regions Anatomiques, Situation, Rapports Et Usages
by G.A.Kuhff
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Paris: Librairie J. -B. Bailliere Et Fils, c.1890. Third edition. Hardcover. Titles printed in black and red. With 65 text illustrations and two colour lithographed plates of the male and female genitals (the male genitals with overlays)
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Le Noel; Journal des Enfants
by Editor Not Named
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Roman Comique [4 volumes]
by Scarron, Paul
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Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, United States
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Paris: Cazin, 1781. Hardcover. Very Good -. "Nouvelle édition." Fictitious imprint reads "Londres," but probably printed in Paris by Cazin. 4 volumes: 293, 274, 284, 230 p.; 13 cm. 18vo. Full polished calf with gilt-tooled spines and triple-ruled borders on boards. Gilt-tooled edges and turn-ins. All page edges gilt. Marbled endpapers. Engraved head-pieces. Blue ribbon bookmarks. Former owner's name on verso of front free endpaper of vol. 1. Part of the series Bibliothèque Amusante. ESTC, T131682. In Very Good- Condition: edges rubbed; joints weak but hinges solid; boards slightly rubbed and scraped; headbands lacking; offsetting along edges of first and last leaves from binding; otherwise pages are clean and bright.
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OEUVRE POETIQUE 1925 - 1965
by Borges, Jorge Luis
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[Paris]: NRF / Gallimard, [1970].. Printed wrapper. About fine, largely unopened, in glassine. First edition, limited issue. One of 39 numbered copies, printed on large vélin pur fil Lafuma-Navarre. Translations into French, with a Foreword by Ibarra, and with a Preface to the French edition by Borges. Published as vol. DXLII of "Du Monde Entier."
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Aphorismes politiques, traduits de l'anglais précédés d'une Notice sur la Vie et les Ouvrages de l'Auteur
by Harrington, J,(ames)
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Paris: Didot Jeune, 1795. No date, circa 1795. Bound in contemporary quarter red morocco with tooling in blind and gilt, four raised bands ruled in gilt, marbled end papers and edges, ribbon marker. 102, 259, (2) pp. Very Good Plus, small rubs at corners, scattered light toning. James Harrington, (1611-1677), was a British political thinker and author, best known for his work "The Commonwealth of Oceana". . First Edition. Quarter Morocco. Very Good Plus/No Jacket, As Issued. 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall.
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Four engraved plates from the work Les Six Voyages de Jean-Baptiste Tavernier: Quatre planches gravées qui ont servi à illustrer Les Six Voyages de Tavernier.
by LUYKEN, Jan. [Luiken]
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Richelieu, France
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Amsterdam:: for the widow of Joannes van Someren, 1682. Four engraved plates which were used to illustrate Tavernier's 'Les Six Voyages'. Each is loosely attached to a paper backing sheet. Slight darkening and with foxing, but overall are in good condition. The plates include a wizard bringing a small tree to life; a frantic fakir stabbing 13 Dutch sailors to death; a King waiting with bow and arrow, ready to kill a tied up Englishman; and an unlabelled plate, which shows thieves being bricked up in punishment; although strangely, one has been given his pipe to smoke! 170 x 140 mm (6¾ x 5½ inches). Quatre planches gravées qui ont servi à illustrer Les Six Voyages de Tavernier. Chacun est attaché de manière lâche à une feuille de support en papier. Légères assombrissements et rousseurs, mais l'ensemble est en bon état. Les plaques comprennent un sorcier donnant vie à un petit arbre ; un fakir frénétique poignardant à mort 13 marins hollandais ; un roi attendant avec un arc et des…
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DIEU DEVANT LA SCIENCE et La Raison
by Le Pere A. Villard
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Paris: Librairie Religieuse H. Houdin, 1894. DIEU DEVANT LA SCIENCE et La Raison- Le Pere A. Villard- Librairie Religieuse H. Houdin- Paris- 1894- 1iere Edition-1st Edition- Non available in World Cat: As per-Document Type: Book Description: viii, 308 p. Responsibility: par le Pere A. Villard. Hardcover:-8vo A fine binding of 1/2 red leather with red marbled boards- Near FINE/ no dj as issued- 308pp all clean, no tears or writing- a superior example!-SEE PHOTOS- Debates the question of God's word before that of science or reason- a Very RARE title- text in French-- 1/2 cuir (dos) rouge- cinq nerfs et couverture marbre- en tres, tres bon etat- 308pp comme neuf- un tres belle exemplaire d'un titre tres RARE!- Le debat de prendre la parole de Dieu devant la science ou la raison-Texte en francaise- Non-fiction-religion-God-science-philosophy-debate (2209) . 1st Edition. 1/2 Leather & Marble Boards. Near FINE/No Jacket as Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Nadar Photograph Of Isidore Pils
by Nadar
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Goupil, Paris, 1880; Large woodburytype photograph by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) of French painter Isidore Pils (1813-1875). Photo measures approximately 3 1/2" x 5", mounted on the first of four 11" x 14" pages of illustrated biographical and critical text, in French. Additionally laid-in is a large 7 1/2" x 9" photo of the Pils painting "Rouget De Lisle Chantant Pour La Premiere Fois La Marseillaise Chez Dietrich Maire De Strasbourg," mounted on 11" x 14" card. From the 19th century "Galerie Contemporaine" photographic collection of distinguished figures from the arts and sciences, published in Paris by Goupil and issued in parts from 1876 to 1884. Fine condition.
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Franck Photograph of Francisque Sarcey
by Franck (Francois Marie Louis Alexandre Gobinet de Villecholles)
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Goupil, Paris, 1880; Large woodburytype photograph by Francois Marie Louis Alexandre Gobinet de Villecholles, ( "Franck") of influential 19th century drama critic and author Francisque Sarcey (1827-1899), whose authoritative pronouncements on French stage productions went fearfully unchallenged. Photo measures 7 1/4" x 9", mounted on 11" x 14" card. Accompanied by four 11" x 14" pages of background text by Charles Flor, in French. From the eminent French 19th century "Galerie Contemporaine" photographic collection of leading figures from the arts and sciences, published by Goupil and issued in parts from 1876 to 1884. Fine condition.
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Nadar Photograph Of Emile Chatrousse
by Nadar
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Goupil, Paris, 1880; Woodburytype photograph by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) of distinguished sculptor and painter Emile Francois Chatrousse (1829-1896). Photo measures 3 1/4" x 4 1/2", mounted on the first of two leaves of 11" x 14" biographical and analytical text by Felix Jayher, in French. Additionally laid in is a large 7 1/4" x 9 1/2" photograph, mounted on 11" x 14" card, of the Chatrousse sculpture "Les Crimes De La Guerre." From the eminent French 19th century "Galerie Contemporaine" photographic collection of leading figures from the arts and sciences, published in Paris by Goupil and issued in parts from 1876 to 1884. Fine condition.
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Pierre Petit Photograph of Alfred Velpeau
by Petit, Pierre
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Goupil, Paris, 1880; Large woodburytype photograph by Pierre Petit of French anatomist and surgeon Alfred Armand Louis Marie Velpeau (1795-1862), renowned surgeon and author of over 340 titles on medical and surgical subjects. Photo measures 7 1/2" x 9 1/4", mounted on 11" x 14" card. Accompanied by four 11" x 14" pages of background text by Dr. Paul Labarthe, in French. From the eminent French 19th century "Galerie Contemporaine" photographic collection of leading figures from the arts and sciences, published by Goupil and issued in parts from 1876 to 1884. Fine condition.
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The Diary of a Country Priest
by Bernanos, George
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New York: The Macmillan Company, 1954. First US Edition/8th Printing. Hardcover. Good/Fair. In tan cloth with dark brown type and design motif to spine. Ex-library copy with tape adhesive stains to top and bottom exterior of boards and to endpapers. Library pocket, stamp and notes to ffep with a few marks/small stains to page ends - otherwise clean. Jacket has chip to bottom third of spine, small adhesive stain to bottom of spine and edges of jacket, and front flap with text is cleanly removed and laid in ($4.00 price intact), though missing about 1/2 inch in height. Extremely scarce in this edition.
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Bibiche et son Alphabet
by Blanchard
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Oak Point, Texas, United States
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Editions J. Barbe, Paris, France, 1949. Softcover. Good Condition. Size: 8mo - over 7 3/4" - 9 3/4" tall. Text is in French. Pages are yellowed, but are tight and clean. Moderate shelfwear to the cover. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 pound. Category: Children; Non-English Language::French; French Language; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 001404. .
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Rires & Grimaces : Vingt Dessins de J.-L. Forain
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Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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Paris: Ludovic Baschet Book. Illus. by Forain et. al.. Near Fine. Hardcover. Limited Edition. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. No date stated, circa. 1900. In marbled boards with red fabric spine. Color plate by Jan Van Beers. 21 cartoons, each printed twice, once with the caption and once without. No. 8 of a limited edition of 50 on papier de chine. A few small tears at top and bottom of guard holding color plate, a few small irregularities on endpapers, text block near fine..
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LA PETITE GITA
by E. Delauney
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Paris: Librairie Nationale D'Education et Recreation, 1891. LA PETITE GITA- Translated from the English version by E. Delauney- Illustrated- Librairie Nationale D'Education et Recreation-Paris- Imp. Eugene Ardent & Cie.-nd- World Cat c1891- probably 1910-20 Hardcover:-Large 8vo-Good/ no dj as issued- A fine inding of original red cloth with gilt and black motif and titles- spine ends rubbed and frayed as are extremities, but clean, tight and square binding- Text In French- PO name on half-title- 141pp total- 136pp + 5pp conclusion- illustrated with 22 gravures-All page edges are gilt- SEE PHOTOS- Sans date.; Traduit et immité de l'anglais par E. Delaunay. Illustré. 22 gavures. Cartonné. 143 pages-gilt edging on all sides of pages.Coins frotte mais en bon condition et solide. Fiction-juvenile-adventure-illustrated (2387) . 1st Edition Thus. Fine Binding. Good/No Jacket as Issued. Illus. by Illustrated. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Rodney Stone
by Doyle, A. Conan
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Rodney Stone, A Tale of the Napoleonic Wars by Arthur Conan Doyle. First Edition, copyright 1896 and published 1897 by D. Appleton And Company, New York. Illustrated by Sidney Paget. Used. Exlib. GOOD- CONDITION.Red buckram cloth boards. Gilt titling. Black & White plates Illustrated by Sidney Paget. Frontis and 11 all additional plates are present, in nice shape, and affixed to binding. 408 pages plus adverts. RARE/SCARCE/HARD TO FIND.
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L'Art 1900 Ou Le Style Jules Verne
by Rheims, Maurice
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Arts et Metiers Graphiques, Paris, France, 1965. Apparent First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. 430pp; Lots of text and profusely illustrated; Includes several tipped-in color plates; Text entirely in French; Decorative cloth cover is multi-colored (floral pattern); Corners are bumped, but only minor additional shelfwear; Pages are yellowed, but are tight and clean; Owner's inscription on half-title page; Additional shipping charges may apply; Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 5-6 pounds. Category: Art & Design; Non-English Language::French; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 103121. . Additional shipping charges may apply..
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Ban and Arriere Ban: A Rally Of Fugitive Rhymes
by Lang, Andrew
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Andrew E. Lang , a rare book of his poetry. Ban and Arriere Ban USED. 1st Edition, 1894, Longman's Green and Co. Deckle edge, tanning. Beveled green boards with gold gilt ornamentation. The Author's name appears in gold at the front lower right.board. . 118 pages. Illustrated by Henry Justice Ford. illustrator of the Fairy Books. Per wiki "Arrière-ban, in French customs, is a general proclamation whereby the king summons to war all his vassals and their vassals. To the Provost of Paris belongs the convoking and commanding of the arrière-ban. In the Medieval usage, arrière-ban denoted a general levy, where all able-bodied males were summoned into arms. List of contents available upon request.: ."Many of the verses of this collection appeared in magazines prior to appearing here". INCLUDES ORIGINAL FIRST EDITION PUBLISHERS STATEMENT, 4 3/8 x 2 3/8: "Messrs Longmans intend this book to be sold to the Public at the advertised price and supply it to the Trade on terms which will not allow discount."…
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Manuel francais-anglais des expressions usitees dans la correspondance commerciale (French-English business correspondence manual)
by Bayles, William Edward
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Presumed first edition, printed by Boyveau in Paris; Siegle in London. Only 1 copy in OCLC, dated 1881. 12mo, 125pp. A book of useful phrases for conducting business and travel, geared toward the native French speaker, with the bulk of the text printed simultaneously in English on facing pages. Contains trade-specific scenarios and vocabulary. Quarter leather with marbled boards, in Near Fine condition with minor shelfwear and a hint of foxing throughout. Based on the style of binding and paper, we suspect the volume to have been custom-bound by its owner, Bousquet, whose signature appears on both the pastedown and the half-title page—else clean and unmarked. Rare volume in excellent condition.
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COUNTES NOUVELES ET POESIES DIVERSES DU SIEUR VERGIER Et De Quelques Auteurs Anonymes. Augmentee D'Un Volume (Tome Second)
by Vergier, Jacques (1655-1720)
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Fairfield, New Jersey, United States
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Rouan: Chez Besoigne. Very Good. 1743. New Edition. Hardcover. Nouvelle Edition, Tome Second: engraved frontis. , t-p. , 324, [4]pp. Clean full leather with somewhat worn gilt decorated spine. Text tight, clean & intact. Pictorial frontispiece. Page edges dyed red. Poetry ; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; 324 pages .
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LE SERVICE MEDICAL DANS LES HOPITAUX DU HAUT - MAINE SOUS L'ANCIEN REGIME Inscribed by Author
by Delaunay, Paul
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Le Mans: Imprimerie Monnoyer. Very Good. 1923. Soft Cover. Original clean soft covers lightly color faded at edges. Pictorial frontispiece. Text tight, clean & intact. Author's inscription on front cover. French Text; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 47 pages; Signed by Author .
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