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George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd, London . Calcutta . Sydney, 1926. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. 435 g.; VIII, 9-272 pages, last page blank, preface by author, notes and bibliography. 1/4 black coloured cloth backstrip with white paper insert to the spine and within that insert black titles. 3/4 red, white, green and blue decorated boards. Dark blue coloured tint to the top text block edge. Bumping and rubbing to the backstrip with 2 small splits to the top backstrip village. Heavy bumping and rubbing to the book corners with the underlying board visible. Fading to the backstrip and staining to the white insert of the backstrip and a little rubbing to the book panels. The blue tint to the top text block edge has faded and browning and staining is visible. The front fore and lower text block edge are deckled. Browning and offset tanning to the endpapers and the internal text are slightly age toned with the occasional foxing spot. Previous…
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A Bouquet from France; One Hundred French Poems with English Translations In Verse and Brief Notes
by Thorley, Wilfred
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French Painting: The Revolutionary Decades 1760-1830; Paintings and Drawings from the Louvre and Other French Museums
by Serullaz, Arlette, Toussaint, Helene and Vilain, Jacques
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Australian Gallery Directors Council Ltd, Sydney, 1980. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Photographic. 910 g.; III, 4-248 pages, preface by David Thomas, Chairman, Australian Gallery Directors Council Ltd, acknowledgements, foreword by Michel Laclotte, introduction by Virginia Spate, editor's note to catalogue entries and abbreviations, glossary of foreign terms, credits and the index of lenders. Red coloured endpapers. The text is illustrated with both colour and black-and-white photography of various French works of art. Colour illustrated covers with red titles to the front panel and backstrip. A catalogue put out to in conjunction with an exhibition that was held in Australia on French painting during the years 1760-1830. secondhand copy with no damage to report. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Art…
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The French Presence in Victoria 1800-1901
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Victorian Artists' Society, East Melbourne, 1984. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Photographic And Illustrations. VI, 663 pages, seven pages following -- advertisements for various sponsors and last page blank, list of sponsors, acknowledgements, foreword by Race Mathews, Minister for the Arts, preface (in French) by M. Bernard Ledun -- Consul General of France for Melbourne, introduction and a further reading. The text is illustrated with some black-and-white photographs and numerous black-and-white contemporary illustrations, highlighting French presence in Victoria from 1800 to 1901. Colour illustrated front cover, against a black background with white titles to the front panel. A little rubbing to the book edges and to the book panels. An exhibition presented by Alliance Francaise de Melbourne, French Consulate General and La Trobe Library to celebrate the 150 anniversary of Victoria. It was held between the dates 3-13 December, 1984.…
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Gauguin
by Bowness, Alan (with notes by Lesliy Stevenson)
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Phaidon Press, London, 1991. Enlarged and Revised. Softcover. Good/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Gauguin. 515 g.; IV, 5-128 pages, last page blank, outline biography, select bibliography, list of illustrations. The text is illustrated with 77 illustrations, of which 48 in colour. Included are other artist's work which were of influence to Gauguin's work. Colour illustrated covers, with white background and black and white titles to the front panel and back titles to the backstrip. Little creasing to the book corners and rubbing to the book edges. This book was first published in 1971 and this is a revised and enlarged edition of 1991. A look at the 19th century French artist Paul Gauguin, of his life and of his painting. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. We are happy to provide pictures of this book on request Illustrator: Gauguin. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Art & Design; France; Art -- History and Theory; ISBN: 0714826839.…
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The Gentlemen of 16 July
by Maurice, Rene Louis and Ken Follett
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Arbor House, New York, 1978. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Good/Good. 370 g.; X, 166 pages, last page blank. The text is illustrated with a map of Nice showing the area around the Societe Generale Bank. 1/4 red cloth backstrip with black titles. 3/4 light gray coloured board. A little bumping to the backstrip edges and rubbing to the book corners. The lower book edge has become slightly faded. Light browning to the text block edges. The front fore edge of the text block is hand cut. Plain text dustwrapper with red and white background and black and white titles to the front panel and backstrip black-and-white photograph of Ken Follett on the rear dustwrapper panel, the panel for the photograph of the other author is blank, as the name is a pseudonym for three French journalists. Rubbing to the dustwrapper edges and a little chipping to the top backstrip edge. A hint of darkening to the backstrip region. Yellowing of the fold over panels and the front fold over…
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Gentlemen Convicts
by Poli, François
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Hart Davis, London, 1960. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Good. 355g; VI, 162 pages, last two pages blank. Red coloured boards with the black titles to the backstrip. Bumping to the head and to the heel of the backstrip and to the top book corners. Browning and foxing to the text block edges, with the top text block edge being worse than the others. Browning, light foxing and a hint of offset pertaining to the endpapers. Age toning to the internal pages. There is an inscription to the free front end paper. Original illustrated dust jacket featuring a reclining skeleton, against a grey background with white titles to the front panel and backstrip. Rubbing and slight chipping to the top dustwrapper corners and rubbing to the lower dustwrapper corners. Rubbing and chipping to both the top and bottom backstrip edges. The backstrip and part of the rear dustwrapper panel have become brown and a little foxed. Clipping of the dustwrapper, front fold over, lower right-hand corner.…
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Gilberte Regained
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Hamish Hamilton, London, 1957. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Illustrator: The Author. The text is illustrated with numerous full-page black-and-white drawings by the author. Brown coloured boards with gilt titles to the backstrip. Illustrated dustwrapper, again by the author, with black coloured titles to the front panel and backstrip. A series of 7 short stories by the French writer Philippe Jullian. Translated from the French by Jean Stewart. Bumping to the backstrip edges and rubbing to the book corners. Browning and foxing to the top and bottom text block edge. Browning, a faint offset tanning and foxing to the endpapers and light browning to the internal text. Rubbing to the dustwrapper edges and chipping to the top dustwrapper corners and backstrip edges. There is a 1.5 " tear to the lower left-hand corner of the front dustwrapper panel and a small tear to the top edge of the same panel. Fading of the backstrip and Browning and foxing to the rear…
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In the Twilight
by Simon, Andre L
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Michael Joseph, London, 1969. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Good/Fair. 184 pp., last two blank, bibliography, some lectures and addresses which had been published, articles, notes and obituary notice in 'Wine and Food', index. Black and white photographic frontispiece of author. Light red boards with gilt writing on spine. Plain text dustwrapper with tan coloured decoration with white background and black and tan writing on front panel and black coloured titles to the backstrip. The author wrote this book at 92, and he reflects upon a life which included 33 years in the Champagne trade, 33 years of active life as president of the Wine and Food Society and 66 years of authorship. Minor rubbing to the book edges. Paper edges slightly browned. Corners of the dustwrapper slightly creased as are the head and heel of the spine. All surfaces of the dustwrapper are rubbed and has grubby marks. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. Please refer to accompanying…
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Journal of a political exile in Australia
by Ducharme , Leon (Leandre)
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Review Publications Pty. Ltd, Dubbo, 1976. First Edition. Stapled Card. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Various. Translated from the Original, with Introduction and Notes by George Mackaness. pp. 80; 1 map, 5 illustrations, appendix; original stiff wrappers; a fine copy. ***Australian Historical Monographs, Vol. II (New Series). First published in Sydney in 1944, the original edition in French is of the greatest rarity. Ducharme was one of the French-Canadian prisoners transported after the rebellion of 1838 Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Various. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Biography; History -- Australia; France; Canada; Facsimile. Inventory No: 0202270. .
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MARCH OR DIE. France and the Foreign Legion
by Geraghty, Tony
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Guild Publishing, London, 1986. Reprint Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: Photographic. 352, appendix, bibliography, index; endpaper maps, 8 pp. black and white photographs. The author was a former military correspondent for the London Times, he combines stories of acts of bravery and the Legion's role in many of the most important political events, including China, Taiwan and Indo-China. essentially a history of ther Foreign Legion, from it's establishment in 1831, to absorb the footloose veterans of Napoleon's old armies thru every war and campaign up to today. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Military & Warfare; France; ISBN: 0246119756. ISBN/EAN: 9780246119759. Inventory No: 0204108. . 9780246119759
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My Friend Toulouse-Lautrec
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Neville Spearman, London, 1957. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Poor. Illustrator: Photographic. list of illustrations, introduction by translator and index. Black-and-white photographic frontispiece, showing author in Toulouse-Lautrec's art studio. The text is illustrated with 11 black-and-white photographs throughout the text. Red coloured boards with gilt titles to the backstrip. Minor rubbing to the book corners and there is light browning and dust marks to the top text block edge. Page 5 and 6 have become slightly dog-eared. Original bookseller's sticker to the lower right-hand corner of the front paste down. Illustrated dustwrapper with red titles to the front panel and backstrip. Rubbing to the dustwrapper corners and a few small tears to the lower dustwrapper edge. The major damage to the dustwrapper has been to the rear dustwrapper panel where there is a piece missing measuring 3" x 2" with associated involvement of the top part of the backstrip.…
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Ode to Charles Fourier
by Breton, Andre
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Cape Goliard Press, London, 1969. First Edition. Softcover. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. 190 g.; not paginated (62 pages) and at the beginning and at the rear of the book there are four pages of plain pink coloured card. Introduction by Kenneth White. Black-and-white illustrated cover, showing Charles Fourier, with black titles to the front panel and backstrip. Creasing to the book corners and to the backstrip region. The top backstrip edges have become somewhat frayed and a previous owner had placed tape, still in situ, to the top backstrip edge. Rubbing, marking, browning and some fading to the book panels and browning to the endpapers and internal text. Translated from the French by Kenneth White. A poem (printed boat in French and in English) by Andre Breton celebrating the life and achievements of the 17th century the Utopist Charles Fourier. First English Translation. Size: Large Format Paperback. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped…
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Pierre Bonnard 1867 - 1947
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National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, 1971. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Pierre Bonnard. 350 g.; 24 pages of text and then 40 pages of reproductions of Pierre Bonnards' works, last page blank, foreword by Eric Westbrook, Director, National Gallery of Victoria, and catalogue. Coloured illustrated frontispiece by Pierre Bonnard " Le Grand Nu Jaune ". Within the text portion of the book, there are three black-and-white photographs and a tipped in [ coloured ] reproduction of a lithograph for a poster for the " Revue Blanche ". In the reproduction section of the book, there are 14 coloured reproductions of Pierre Bonnards' work and 26 black-and-white reproductions. Illustrated front cover, being a self portrait of Pierre Bonnard, with ochre coloured background and white and black writing on the front panel and spine. The text portion of the book has been printed on brown coloured paper. The catalogue of the National…
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Pierre Bonnard 1867 - 1947
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National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, 1971. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Pierre Bonnard. 350 g.; 24 pages of text and then 40 pages of reproductions of Pierre Bonnards' works, last page blank, foreword by Eric Westbrook, Director, National Gallery of Victoria, and catalogue. Coloured illustrated frontispiece by Pierre Bonnard " Le Grand Nu Jaune ". Within the text portion of the book, there are three black-and-white photographs and a tipped in [ coloured ] reproduction of a lithograph for a poster for the " Revue Blanche ". In the reproduction section of the book, there are 14 coloured reproductions of Pierre Bonnards' work and 26 black-and-white reproductions. Illustrated front cover, being a self portrait of Pierre Bonnard, with ochre coloured background and white and black writing on the front panel and spine. The text portion of the book has been printed on brown coloured paper. The catalogue of the National…
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Pin-Stripe Saboteur: The Story of "Robin" British Agent and French Resistance Leader
by WIGHTON, CHARLES & PEIS, GÃNTER
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Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1959. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Good/Good. forward by Captain Peter Churchill, D.S.O., author's note, preface by " Robin" and appendices. Facsimile document frontispiece, "confirmation of "Robin's" commission as Lieutenant -Colonel -- with his real name obliterated.". At the rear of book there is a section of facsimile documents. Red coloured cloth covered boards with gilt coloured titles to the back strip. Colour illustrated dustwrapper with white coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. Biography of one of the most decorated espionage agents, during World War II, "Robin". Rubbing of the book edges with age toning and foxing of the text block edges. Offset tanning to the end pages. Chipping of the dustwrapper corners with creasing and some small tears to the top dustwrapper edge; with a couple of small tears to the lower edge of the front panel. Rubbing of the dustwrapper panels…
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Spotlight on Penelope
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The Paternoster Press, London, 1950. Reprint. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Good. Illustrator: John Harcourt Finnie. 200 g.; VI, 7-104 pages. Illustrated endpapers, showing a map of France and the route taken by the characters. The text is illustrated with 31 illustrations by John Harcourt Finnie. Green coloured boards with black titles to the front panel and backstrip. Bumping to the lower backstrip edge and to the top corners. A little scuffing to the book edges. Light browning and foxing to the text block edges. Illustrated dustwrapper, being a reproduction of a French Railway Poster, with black titles to the front panel and backstrip. Rubbing and chipping to the dustwrapper corners and to the backstrip, with loss. A few small tears to the top dustwrapper edge with associated creasing and a small tear to the lower edge of the front dustwrapper panel. Rubbing to either side of the backstrip and to the dustwrapper panels. Yellowing of the rear dustwrapper panel.…
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The Statement
by Moore, Brian
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Bloomsbury, London, 1995. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Good. IV, 218 pages, last page blank. Gray coloured endpapers. Black coloured faux silk place marker. Black coloured boards with gilt titles on the back strip. A little rubbing to the head and to the heel of the back strip. The major damage to the book has been to the back book panel, where there has been scattered white marks of unknown origin. Illustrated dustwrapper, with author photograph on the back dustwrapper panel. White and black titles to the front panel and back strip. Rubbing and creasing to the dustwrapper edges and the rear dustwrapper panel has become rubbed and shows heavy handling marks. On the verso of the dustwrapper shows multiple small marks of unknown aetiology. A novel set in France, where no-one would suspect the protagonist of being the target of commando hitmen, or a public enemy sentenced twice to death in absentia for wartime crimes. This is the first UK edition. Size: 8vo - over…
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They Are Betraying Peace
by Cathala, Jean
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Literaturnaya Gazeta Publishers, Moscow, 1951. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Good/No Dust Jacket. 232 pages, translated from the French. The Author was Former Head of the Information Department of the French Embassy in Moscow and a defector to the Soviet Union. Very light bumping to the top two corners. Top edge of the pages is foxed, otherwise in good order. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. v Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Politics & Government; France; Inventory No: 0207294. .
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