Un Diplomate Francais a la Cour de Catherine II 1775-1780. Journal Intime du Chevalier de Corberon Charge D'Affaires de France en Russie. Two Volumes by Labande, L.-H - 1901

Tournai: H. & L. Casterman, 1897. Livre. Très bon. Demi-cuir. Ed. originale. Très Grand In-8. Paris, Tournai, H. & L. Casterman, sd [1897]. Collection Iris. 28,5 x 18,5 cm (R), très grand in-8, 242 pp. + 1 f. n. ch., avec 9 illustrations tirées en vert à pleine page dont une en frontispice, reliure moderne en demi-requin noir à encadrements, plats couverts d'un papier coréen de fabrication traditionnelle en fibres végétales compressées, gardes couvertes d'un autre papier coréen, différent mais de fabrication similaire, dos lisse avec titre à la chinoise de couleur ambre, couvertures illustrées conservées, étui rond avec liserés de cuir de requin (reliure signée Martine Locicero). Romancier, Maurice Maindron fut également entomologiste. C'est à ce titre qu'il se rendit en Indonésie en 1884-1885. Le récit à l'usage de… Read More

Paris: Didier et Cie., 1865. Hardcover. Very Good. 4 volumes, 8vo, approx. 550 page each. Quarter leather, with damage to back strip of the second volume. Ex Libris label on front fixed end paper, "Le Proux." Usual shelf wear.

Faber & Faber. London.,1933. FIRST EDITION. 8vo. (9 x 5.7 inches). 38pp. Fine copy, finely bound in recent full dark green calf, flat spine lettered and ruled in gilt. Single ruled gilt border on boards. Top edge gilt. :

Paris: Librairie de la Collection des Dix, A. Romagnol, 1901. Livre. Illus. by François Thévenot. Très bon. Bradel. Édition illustrée. Paris, Librairie de la Collection des Dix, A. Romagnol, 1901. 31,5 x 22 cm (R), in-4, 222 (1) pp., 60 compositions gravées in et hors texte - reliés in-fine les 3 ff. du prospectus, reliure à la bradel de l'époque de demi-maroquin rouge à coins, dos lisse orné en long d'attributs napoléoniens, filets sur les plats, couvertures et dos conservés (reliure signée E. Carayon). Tirage à 351 exemplaires. Celui-ci l'un des 35 sur Chine avec une suite des bois sur Chine (n° 30). De la bibliothèque de Eugène Renevey, avec son bel ex-libris volant tiré à pleine page sur Chine (vente "Bibliothèque Eugène Renevey", Giraud-Badin, 1924, 1re partie, vendu 210 fr.). "Edition estimée, surtout en grand… Read More

Paris: Ernest Bourdin, 1839 Leather/gilt tooled spine w/ blue marbled boards, marbled endpages w/ bookplate Wind Muller, speckled foredges,engraved half title Prevost D'Exiles w/ gilt engraving Histoire Manon Lescaut , VII. XII. extensive foxing. edgwear to boards, beautiful engraved/gilt spine. Scarce editon. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Illus. by Tony Johannot. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Owner's Bookplate. Early Edition. Leather/Marbled Boards. Very Good.

1854 1ed ALGERIA History French AFRICA Politics Arabs Turks Illustrated Morell

French Algeria lasted from 1830 to 1962, under a variety of governmental systems. France invaded Algeria in 1830 and from 1848 until independence in 1962, the whole Mediterranean region of Algeria was administered as an integral part of France, much like Corsica and Réunion are to this day.
Author John Reynell Morell published an account of the history of French Algeria, discussing the French colonization of Algeria, Arab and Turkish cultures, and various battles in Algeria.
Item number: #14282
Price: $499
MORELL, John Reynell

Algeria : the topography and history, political, social and natural of French Africa
London : Nathaniel Cooke, 1854. First edition.

Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages
o
[xv], [1], 19-490
o
Heavily illustrated throughout
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~8.5in X 6in (22cm x 14.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free… Read More

1859 1ed History of Franco-Austrian War ITALIAN Independence MAPS Napoleon III
A rare, illustrated account of the Second Italian War of Independence or Franco-Austria War of 1859. This book, written by John Tuel, offers a description of Northern and Central Italy while still focusing on the causes of the war. While other histories of this war exist, this book was published the same year as the war and contains numerous maps and illustrations, most notably the huge color folding map of Northern Italy and portrait of Napoleon III.
Item number: #19399
Price: $499
TUEL, John
Illustrated history of the war in Italy
New York : J.G. Wells, 1859.

Details:

·
Collation: complete
o
xii, [17]-336, [2], 21, [1]
o
26 illustrations throughout, plus 2 folding color maps; lacking one illustration
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
o
Cloth
· Size: ~7.75in X 5.25in (19.5cm x 13.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer… Read More

1839 1st ed Views of WATERLOO Illustrated Napoleon Monuments Lions Mound Tourism

An impressive collection of lithographic plates depicting views of Waterloo – monuments, homes and buildings, cemeteries, churches, and the famous Lion's Mound. Following the defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815, there was a significant rise in tourism and popularity of the Belgian municipality and H. Gerard published this 'tourism guide' to promote Waterloo and its environs.
Item number: #19533
Price: $499
Collection de douze vues de Waterloo
Bruxelles : H. Gérard, [1839]. First edition.

Details:

·
Collation: Complete with all pages
o 12 plates plus folding map
·
Language: French
·
Binding: Softcover
·
Size: ~8.5in X 10.75in (21.5cm x 27.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!

19533Photos available upon request.

1871 Paris Commune During Franco-Prussian WAR France CASTLES Illustrated MAPS

'Paris During the Siege' is a rare, 19th-century account of the Franco-Prussian War. This book not only describes the war scene in Paris during the war, but offers first hand-experiences and descriptions of war and the impact of the war all over Western Europe. Perhaps the best aspect of this book is the full-page engravings of iconic views – views of castles, city views, portraits, and maps!

Item number: #19700
Price: $499
HOZIER, Henry
Paris during the siege and a history of the rise and fall of the Commune
London: William Mackenzie, [ca. 1871]. 1st edition
Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages;
o
[6], [297]-440
o
Illustrated with 8 full-page engravings and 2 folding maps
· Provenance: Bookplate – William and Mary Graf
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
o
Decorative red cloth
· Size: ~10.75in X 8.5in (27cm x 21.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast.… Read More

1844 1ed History of the BASTILLE French Revolution Prisoner Torture Illustrated

A fascinating and important 1789 account of the infamous storming of the Bastille and the French Revolution. In July of 1789, French revolutionaries sought to gain control of the French fortress and prison – a sign of taking power away from the French throne. Authors Auguste Arnould and Alboize du Pujol published a highly detailed and impressive account of the prison and its symbolism during the French Revolution. "History of the Bastille" offers descriptions of prison escapes, the torture of prisoners, and the state of the prison throughout the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and into the late 18th-century.

Item number: #22416
Price: $599

ARNOULD, Auguste

Histoire de la Bastille depuis sa foundation 1374 Jusqu'a sa destruction 1789

Paris: Administration de Librairie, 1844. First edition.

Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages; 6 volumes in 3 tomes
o Tome 1 (vols. 1-2) – [4], 335, [1]; [4], 350,… Read More