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Surrey Beatty, Sydney, 1989. First Edition. Hardcover (Embossed Cloth). Near Fine Condition/No Dust Jacket. Signed by Author. Signed and inscribed by author. Special Limited Edition of 100 copies of which this is number 31. Size: Quarto. 2-volume set (complete). Text is in French. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Edges very slightly spotted or marked. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Over 3 kilos. Category: History; France; French Language; Antiquarian & Rare. Signed by Author. ISBN: 0949324167. ISBN/EAN: 9780949324160. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 12710. . 9780949324160 This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries.
Posters From The Revolution Paris, May 1968 by Atelier Populaire - 1969: Mai 68, Debut d'une Lutte Prolongee
by Atelier Populaire
Posters From The Revolution Paris, May 1968: Mai 68, Debut d'une Lutte Prolongee
by Atelier Populaire
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Bobbs-Merrill, 1969., 1969. Text in English. Captions also in Italian, Spanish and German. Printed in black, green, red, purple, blue. Photographic endpapers showing striking workers May, 1968. Limp canvas covers, titled in red and black. This is the first American edition Published by Bombs-Merrill in 1969 in an oversized paperback poster book edition. Though the binding has split - this copy is in good condition. There is a hole in one of the posters (pg 47/48) otherwise the posters are vivid, complete and in very good condition.
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La France ses Rapports Historiques avec les Autres Peuples 2 Volumes
by Paul-Henri Fischer
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La Variabilité du Gout dans les Arts: Les phases ornamentales de la mode
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Léon Arnoult: La Variabilité du Gout dans les Arts. Les phases ornamentales de la mode (The variability of taste in the arts. The ornamental phases of fashion). Printed and published by Devambez "À l'enseigne du masque d'Or". Paris, 1921. ARNOULT Léon - William ABLETT (1877-1937 illustrator). Preowned, Signed. A l'Enseigne du Masque d'Or, chez Devambez, 1921, in-4°, 87 pp + 7 plate illustrations, printed in 303 numbered copies. Sewn, original printed stiff wrapper over blind wrapper. Printed wrapper, interior fine, uncut and unopened copy. Two of the illustrations are mixed technique plates by William Ablett, one is signed in pencil by the artist: a circular engraving with a lithographic image printed on it and heightened with gold. Editorial paperback, Jacket with title to the framed flat, beautiful allegorical friezes, endpapers, eyelet, cover page with the same frieze (antique collection stamp). The quantity of circulation - 303 copies justified, and numbering - №120, a preface paper,…
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Private Trials and Public Calamities: Or, the Early Life of Alexandrine Des Eìcherolles, During the Troubles of the First French Revolution
by Des Echerolles, Alexandrine, B. Ca
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London: Richard Bentley, 1853. 2 Vol. 3/4 Leather over marbled paper covered boards, and eppr. First English edition of Alexandrine des Echerolles' memoirs of the Revolution in France. Alexandrine des Echerolles (La Ferte Hauterive, south of Moulins-Allier) was 13 y.o. when the Revolution forced her father, aunt and brothers to take refuge in Lyon. Her father had been elected colonel of the National Guards at Moulins, but when he was threatened with imprisonment he fled to Lyon then Switzerland, and left his daughter in the care of his sister. The aunt was murdered by the revolutionary court for refusing to reveal where her brother was living, and Alexandrine found herself alone, and relied on family and relations to taker her in.
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The Private Journal of Madame Campan, Comprising Original Anecdotes of the French Court; Selections from Her Correspondence, Thoughts on Education, Etc. Etc.
by Madame Campan (Jeanne Louis Henriette Campan); Edited by M. Maigne
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London: Printed for Henry Colburn , 1825. SCARCE in the British First Edition. [iii-v], vi-viii, [1]2-440 pps. Bound in contemporary diced calf bordered by double gilt rules, back divided into 6 compartments with central blind-stamped ornaments flanked by gilt rules, gilt lettering, marbled page edges. Binders's signature "S & S" stamped bottom edge rear paste down. Very Good Plus, corners rubbed, offsetting to front end pages, scattered light toning to end pages only, interior quite clean and bright. Madame Campan was Lady-in-Waiting to Queen Marie Antoinette, and her journal provided a valuable historical source on life at court during the reign of Louis XVI.. First Edition. Diced Calf . Very Good Plus/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Memoirs of the Private Life of My Father ... to which are added Miscellanies by M.Necker
by Necker, M, ( Anne-Louise-Germaine Necker, Baroness de Staël-Holstein)
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London: Henry Colburn, 1818. SCARCE. xvi, 416 pages. Introduction by Benjamin Constant. The First French edition was published in 1804. From the collection of Hiram Scofield, who in the 1800's held one of the largest private libraries in America, his bookplate front paste down. In contemporary half calf over marbled boards, red morocco label with gilt lettering and rules. Very Good, moderate toning, light rubbing at the tips. Baroness de Stael-Holstein was an avid opponent to Napoleon and an early feminist best remembered for her many affairs. . First Edition in English. Half Calf. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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La France ses Rapports Historiques avec les Autres Peuples 2 Volumes
by Paul-Henri Fischer
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Surrey Beatty, Sydney, 1989. First Edition. Hardcover (Embossed Cloth). Near Fine Condition/No Dust Jacket. Signed by Author. Signed and inscribed by author. Special Limited Edition of 100 copies of which this is number 31. Size: Quarto. 2-volume set (complete). Text is in French. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Edges very slightly spotted or marked. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Over 3 kilos. Category: History; France; French Language; Antiquarian & Rare. Signed by Author. ISBN: 0949324167. ISBN/EAN: 9780949324160. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 12710. . 9780949324160 This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries.
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La Variabilité du Gout dans les Arts: Les phases ornamentales de la mode
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Léon Arnoult: La Variabilité du Gout dans les Arts. Les phases ornamentales de la mode (The variability of taste in the arts. The ornamental phases of fashion). Printed and published by Devambez "À l'enseigne du masque d'Or". Paris, 1921. ARNOULT Léon - William ABLETT (1877-1937 illustrator). Preowned, Signed. A l'Enseigne du Masque d'Or, chez Devambez, 1921, in-4°, 87 pp + 7 plate illustrations, printed in 303 numbered copies. Sewn, original printed stiff wrapper over blind wrapper. Printed wrapper, interior fine, uncut and unopened copy. Two of the illustrations are mixed technique plates by William Ablett, one is signed in pencil by the artist: a circular engraving with a lithographic image printed on it and heightened with gold. Editorial paperback, Jacket with title to the framed flat, beautiful allegorical friezes, endpapers, eyelet, cover page with the same frieze (antique collection stamp). The quantity of circulation - 303 copies justified, and numbering - №120, a preface paper,…
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Private Trials and Public Calamities: Or, the Early Life of Alexandrine Des Eìcherolles, During the Troubles of the First French Revolution
by Des Echerolles, Alexandrine, B. Ca
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London: Richard Bentley, 1853. 2 Vol. 3/4 Leather over marbled paper covered boards, and eppr. First English edition of Alexandrine des Echerolles' memoirs of the Revolution in France. Alexandrine des Echerolles (La Ferte Hauterive, south of Moulins-Allier) was 13 y.o. when the Revolution forced her father, aunt and brothers to take refuge in Lyon. Her father had been elected colonel of the National Guards at Moulins, but when he was threatened with imprisonment he fled to Lyon then Switzerland, and left his daughter in the care of his sister. The aunt was murdered by the revolutionary court for refusing to reveal where her brother was living, and Alexandrine found herself alone, and relied on family and relations to taker her in.
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The Private Journal of Madame Campan, Comprising Original Anecdotes of the French Court; Selections from Her Correspondence, Thoughts on Education, Etc. Etc.
by Madame Campan (Jeanne Louis Henriette Campan); Edited by M. Maigne
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London: Printed for Henry Colburn , 1825. SCARCE in the British First Edition. [iii-v], vi-viii, [1]2-440 pps. Bound in contemporary diced calf bordered by double gilt rules, back divided into 6 compartments with central blind-stamped ornaments flanked by gilt rules, gilt lettering, marbled page edges. Binders's signature "S & S" stamped bottom edge rear paste down. Very Good Plus, corners rubbed, offsetting to front end pages, scattered light toning to end pages only, interior quite clean and bright. Madame Campan was Lady-in-Waiting to Queen Marie Antoinette, and her journal provided a valuable historical source on life at court during the reign of Louis XVI.. First Edition. Diced Calf . Very Good Plus/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Memoirs of the Private Life of My Father ... to which are added Miscellanies by M.Necker
by Necker, M, ( Anne-Louise-Germaine Necker, Baroness de Staël-Holstein)
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London: Henry Colburn, 1818. SCARCE. xvi, 416 pages. Introduction by Benjamin Constant. The First French edition was published in 1804. From the collection of Hiram Scofield, who in the 1800's held one of the largest private libraries in America, his bookplate front paste down. In contemporary half calf over marbled boards, red morocco label with gilt lettering and rules. Very Good, moderate toning, light rubbing at the tips. Baroness de Stael-Holstein was an avid opponent to Napoleon and an early feminist best remembered for her many affairs. . First Edition in English. Half Calf. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Chantilly au XVIIIe Siecle.
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Paris Librairie Nationale d'Art et d'Histoire, 39391925, paperback. Text in FRENCH. -- Social history focused on gardens, castles, visitors. Includes 40 plates. 121 pages, 9x11.5 inches. Large softcover. Condition: very good (cover light soil; binding bit fragile).
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The History of Madame Roland: With Engravings
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The 1854 edition of Jacob Abbott's The History of Madame Roland, part of the Abbott's Histories series. Red cloth, blindstamped on both front and back. Gilt on spine. Famed full-color frontispiece is intact, as is tipped-in protective tissue. All eight B&W engravings are intact, including frontispiece. (Plate on page 97 has a deckled bottom edge.)Spine is discolored and darker than rest of jacket, with slight wear on heel and top. Pages are age tanned and have small stains. Two of the pages are uncut.All four endpapers are significantly discolored with a black waxy substance (see photos), something like crayon.
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Hunchback of Notre Dame (Modern Readers Library)
by Hugo, Victor
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Hugo, Victor. Undated. Circa 1950. William J. Hill Co., Inc. Chicago, Ill. Not an illustrated edition. USED. VG/No DJ Included. Adventure Fiction Romance/Horror. Sorry about the group photo, but please see stock photo of binding for William J. Hill editions for the item being offered here. Blue Boards, gilt titling and red ornamentation on spine. 380 pages. 5 ½ X 8 ¼. Summary: Classic title by French Author Victor Hugo about cruelty, courage, and love. A clean, square, solid copy.
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Books, Inc. Edition)
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Hugo, Victor. Please excuse our group photo, but please see this item (in beige and red dust jacket) at bottom right. The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Undated. Circa 1940. Books, Inc. VG/VG original Publishers price-clipped DJ. QUITE RARE THUS. Green leatherette boards. Beige dust jacket with red and yellow titling and ornamentation. Protected in a mylar wrap. 360 pages. Summary: Classic title by French Author Victor Hugo about cruelty, courage, and love.
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Modern Library ML 35)
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Hugo, Victor. The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Modern Library ML 35) Undated, circa 1950, Random House. States complete and unabridged. USED. VG/VG price-clipped original publisher's DJ. Sorry about the group photo, but Please see the item listed for sale here at 2nd book lower row. Front cover illustration depicts Quasimodo atop a moonlit gargoyled roof-top. Red boards, black topstain. 416 pages plus adverts. 4 3/4 X 7 3/8. Summary: Classic title by French Author Victor Hugo about cruelty, courage, and love.
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European Sporting Cartridges Volume 2
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EUROPEAN SPORTING CARTRIDGES, VOLUME TWO: THE HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF CONTINENTAL EUROPEAN SPORTING CENTERFIRE AMMUNITION FROM 1870 TO 1998Author: Dixon, W.B.Published by Armory Publications, Inc., 2000Seattle, Washington USA 98155
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The Adventure: Ghosts of the Petit Trianon
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The Adventure: Ghosts of the Petit Trianon (2014 reprint, White Rabbit Press) By C. Moberly. Used. Very Good Condition. Paperback. By C. Moberly, L. Jourdain, and Tony Walker. MARIE ANTOINETTE. TIMESLIP, PARANORMAL. Summary: On 10 August, 1901, two English women walked into the past. During a visit to the Palace of Versailles, on the anniversary of the French Revolution, two ordinary women saw the French Queen, Marie Antionette sitting in the gardens in front of them, along with nobles, gardeners, houses, bridges and stones that when they went back were no longer there. Their timeslip experience has become known as the Ghosts of the Petit Trianon. Previously out of print, this is a new edition with additional timeslip type experiences at Versailles. A hard to find item.
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Ban and Arriere Ban: A Rally Of Fugitive Rhymes
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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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The Little Juggler and Other French Tales Retold
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771HigginsJuggler Higgins, Violet Moore. THE LITTLE JUGGLER and Other French Tales Retold. Story-Time Tales. 1917, Whitman Publishing Company Racine and Chicago. USED. VG CONDITION/ No DJ included if issued. 70 pages 6 ½ X 8 5/8. A nice copy.
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Michael Strogoff: The Courier Of The Czar (PHOTOPLAY EDITION)
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Verne, Jules MICHAEL STROGOFF, THE COURIER OF THE CZAR. No info on copyright page. Grosset & Dunlap 1926 Universal-Film de France Photoplay Edition. USED. VG/Acceptable Original charging charioteer dust jacket. Front panel and spine of jacket have some loss. Please see our photos. Apple green boards with orange titles box. Film directed by Jacques de Baroncelli. Now protected by a mylar wrap. 315 pages 5 ¼ X 7 5/8.Please excuse our stack of books photos. Michael Strogoff is the only title available here.
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