Tablettes dramatiques, contenant l’abrégé de l’Histoire du Théâtre François, L’établissement des Théâtres à Paris, un Dictionnaire des Pièces et l’abrégé de l’Histoire des Auteurs & Acteurs. Paris, Sébastien Jorry, 1752. [bound with:] Supplément aux Tablettes dramatiques pour les Années 1752 & 1753. Paris, Pissot, Jorry, Duchesne, 1753. [bound with:] Supplément. pour 1753 & 1754. Paris, Jorry, Duchesne, 1754. [bound with:] Supplément. pour 1754 & 1755. Paris, Jorry, Lambert et Duchesne, 1755. [bound with:] Supplément. pour 1755 & 1756. Paris, Jorry, Lambert et Duchesne, 1756. [bound with:] Supplément. pour 1756 & 1757. Paris, Jorry, Lambert et Duchesne, 1757. [bound with:] Supplément. pour 1757 & 1758. Paris, Jorry, Lambert et Duchesne, 175
THEATRE - MOUHY, Charles de Fieux, chevalier de. 8vo in 4s, pp. [ii] (series title dated 1763), xxii, [ii], 244, 88; 48 (the pagination of the six supplements is continuous); text printed within woodcut border; partly uncut, finely bound in late nineteenth century crushed blue morocco, spine in compartments, gilt-lettering directly to spine, tooled with theatrical mask to spine and to all four corners of upper and lower board, upper edge gilt, gilt dentelles; a fine copy. First edition, very rare with all six supplements present, of this detailed account of French theatre up to the middle of the eighteenth century. The supplements, which were published separately over the course of six years, are very rarely present. Here they are collected with a general title page, dated 1763, published 'at the expense of the author', and bound in a fine 'theatrical' binding. The Tablettes dramatiques are a most valuable source for the history of French theatre, covering first the history of the theatre, the history of the foundation of specific theatres, an inventory of plays performed or printed for the period 1552 to 1752, with critical commentary, and finally a biographical dictionary of authors and actors. The supplements generally follow the same format and give information on new plays, a performance calendar for the period in question, details of ballets, and biographical information on new emerging actors. A fascinating overview of French or more specifically Parisian theatre history, documenting the transition from medieval theatre to the highly organised and politicised drama up to the middle of the eighteenth century. The chevalier de Mouhy (1701-84), was a playwright and prolific author on the theatre, he also published an Histoire du theatre français depuit son origine jusqu'en 1780. Grand-Carteret (Almanachs Français) 192; Dufour, Bibliographie de Paris, p. 395; Soleinne, IV, 283; OCLC locates a number of copies of the main work, but only Dutch Royal Library, Lyon and Bibliotheque Nationale for the full complement of supplements.- $2,648
- $2,648
Petit tableau des arts et métiers, ou notions sur les principaux travaux des hommes; ouvrage instructif et amusant, à l’usage de la jeunesse de l’un et l’autre sexe. Troisième édition, ornée de nouvelles gravures. Paris, chez Pierre Blanchard, 1825.
[JUVENILE] 12mo. Pp. 238. With coloured engraved frontispiece and five engraved plates of various arts and crafts. Contemporary calf, flat spine decorated in gilt and with red title label, Extremities lightly rubbed. Marbled endpapers and edges. Old bookseller label on front paste down. Old handwritten note dated 1832 pasted in. Some leaves with staining, mainly in margin. Third edition of a charming work dealing with different professions, written for a young audience.- $313
- $313
The American Baptist Missionary Union. Copyright, 1885, by Fred T. Bailey. No place (about 1885).
[MISSIONARY GAME]. The game consists of twelve books with four cards each. Size: 6.2 x 10.6 cm. An extra card with information about the Missionary Union and a folded sheet with instructions about the game (reinforced at folds). Each card indicates the name among whom the mission started, the location, the year and the name of the Pioneer missionary. Including four from Burma, four from India, one from Siam, one from Macao, one from Japan and one from Congo. With text in English and on the back of the card is "The Lord's Prayer" printed in Burmese characters. Some staining to thecards. "The American Baptist Missionary Union was first founded in 1814. Missionary work started among the Burmese in Rangoon and gradually extended to other tribes and nations. At this time (1885) there were fourteen stations in Burma: six in Assam, twelve among the Telugus, five among the Chinese, and four in Japan", according to the introduction. Comprises: 1. Burmese, Rangoon, Adoniram Judson 1814. 2. Karens, Tavoy, Geo D. Boardman 1828. 3. Shans, Toungoo, Moses H. Bixy 1861. 4. Ka-Chins, Bhamo (Burma), W.H, Roberts 1877. 5. Assamese, Sadiya, Nathan Brown 1836. 6. Garos, Gowalpara (Assam), I.J. Stoddard 1863. 7. Nagas, Haimoung (Assam), E.W. Clark 1876. 8. Telugus, Chicacole (Andhra Pradesh), Samuel S. Day 1836. 9. Chinese in Siam, Bangkok, William Dean 1833. 10. Chinese in China, Macao, J.L. Shuck 1836. 11. Japanese, Yokohama, Nathan Brown 1872. 12. Congo, Palaballa, Henry Craven 1878. The game is complete and housed in a specially made cloth box. Some staining but a very good copy of this fascinating game, which must be extremely rare to find complete.- $3,197
- $3,197
Rutherford’s Compleat Collection of one hundred & twelve of the most celebrated Minuets with their Basses both old & new, which are now in Vogue perform’d at Court & at all publick Assemblies; the Tunes are proper for the German Flute, Violin or Harpsicord. Price Bound 3s 6d
RUTHERFORD, John fl. ca. 1771-1784 Octavo. Attractively bound in 20th century dark brown mottled calf with double-rule gilt to edges, raised bands on spine in compartments gilt, black leather titles gilt, all edges gilt. 1f. (recto title, verso blank), [ii] (index), [i] (blank), 57, [i] (blank) pp. Provenance Noted violinmaker and collector Arthur F. Hill, with his decoratively engraved bookplate to front pastedown incorporating floral motifs, a violin, and the motto "Alive I was a silent thing But dead divinest themes I sing" and with Hill's annotation in ink to front free endpaper "David Rutherford carried on his music business at 'The Violin and German Flute' as early as 1745. He was succeeded by his son, John, and most of their publications consisted of Country Dances. A.F.H." Several leaves with manuscript pagination in a contemporary hand. Very occasional soiling. First Edition. Rare. BUC p. 909. RISM R3254 (one copy only in the U.S., at the Library of Congress). These minuets, many of which bear the names of Ladies, Lords, aristocrats, dignitaries, and other individuals, bear vivid musical traces of their original social settings.- $1,553
- $1,553
Kartoshka
Lena Neiman, A. Shcherbakov illus. Octavo 16x13 cm., wrappers, (14) pp. Lina-Sofia Samuilovna Neumann (1883-1971) was a children's book author and Russian literary scholar. She was already an established pedagogue before writing her first children's book in 1927, along with expanding literary studies and writings. She went silent after 1937 until 1960, and was only accepted into the Writer's Guild at the age of 78. OCLC locates holdings at Getty, NYPL. Very good+ with sunned spine- $700
- $700
STAATSTHEATER W. MEYERHOLD. Auustandstournee 1930
Vsevolod Meyerhold, (Klutsis cover) Quarto 24.5x19 cm., stiff wrappers in silver jacket, 46pp. Dust wrapper design by Gustav Klutsis. The accompanying book to Meyerhold's tour abroad in 1930 when he took the State Theater (Gos TIM) to Germany and France where he received acclaim. The book is replete with photos and summaries of Biomechanics, and various plays with cast featured, including Liubov Popova's work for The Magnanimous Cuckhold. A very fine copy in fine dust wrapper.- $1,500
- $1,500
COLONIE ICARIENNE AUX ÉTATS-UNIS D’AMÉRIQUE. SA CONSTITUTION, SES LOIS, SA SITUATION MATERIELLE ET MORALE APRES LE PREMIER SEMESTRE 1855
[Icarian Community]: [Cabet, Etienne] 240pp. 12mo. Original printed brown wrappers, expertly rebacked in matching brown paper. Wrappers a bit soiled, worn at edges. Small tear in upper margin of p.239, neatly repaired and not affecting text. Quite clean internally, and in very good condition. Untrimmed and unopenend. A scarce French printing of the principles, history, laws, constitution, and status of the Icarian communities in the United States. Founded by Étienne Cabet, the Icarian Community was among the most interesting Utopian experiments in the United States during the 19th century. After an unsuccessful attempt to settle in Texas, the Icarians established themselves in Nauvoo, Illinois, an abandoned Mormon town. After Cabet's death in 1856, the group splintered, with some of the remaining Illinois group moving to Corning, Iowa. This volume, published in the year of Cabet's death, offers his description of the community and the principles of its founding and operation, as well as the laws and constitution that governed them. We find no copies at auction since the Streeter sale in 1969, where a copy in wrappers was purchased by H.P. Kraus for $160. SABIN 9779. HOWES C5, "aa." STREETER SALE 4267.- $6,500
- $6,500
Atlas of the Counties of England, from Actual Surveys Made From the Years 1817 to 1833.
Greenwood & Co Atlas of the Counties of England, published 1834 from Actual Surveys Made From the Years 1817 to 1833. Oblong folio (644 x 784mm.) Calligraphic title with engraved map of England and Wales, Complete with all 46 hand-coloured county maps each with an ecclesiastical vignette. Fourteen maps with damp-staining to top edge approximately 10-20% of surface, several with the shadow of damp-staining, title with a crease and tape repair to verso, a few small marginal repairs. Generally the maps present very well. An excellent Atlas of the British counties, described in Chubb as "A beautifully prepared atlas" Bound in later red half linen backed grey cloth with a later morocco label to cover and spineThe book is a huge elephant folio so please contact us for courier options or more details.- $2,979
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Le Soleil Au Signe du Lyon d’ou quelques paralleles sont tirez, avec les tres-Chrestien, tres-Iuste, & tres-Victorieux Monarque Louys XIII. Roy de France & de Navarre, en son Entrée triomphante dans sa Ville de Lyon. Ensemble Un sommaire recit de tout ce qui s’est passé de remarquable en ladite Entrée de sa Majesté, & de la plus Illustre Princesse de la terre, Anne d’Austriche, Royne de France & de Navarre, dans ladite Ville de Lyon le 11. Decembre 1622
SPLENDID CEREMONIES. GRAND ENTRIES bound with Reception de tres-chrestien, tres-iuste, et tres-victorieux monarque Louys XIII. Roy de France & de Navarre, premier Comte & Chanoine de l'Eglise de Lyon: et De Tres-chrestienne, Tres-auguste, & Tres-vertueuse Royne Anne d'Austriche: Par Messieurs les Doyen, Chanoines, & Comtes de Lyon, en leur Cloistre & Eglise, le XI. Decembre, M. D. XXII. Lyon: Par Jaques Roussin, 1623 FIRST EDITION OF BOTH WORKS Folio in 4s: 29 x 20 cm. Soleil: Ï1(=A1?) *4 Î'4(-Î'1) B-R4 (R3 blank) S-X4 Y6 [$3 signed; -*2, *3, D1, G1, H2, K1, L1, M3, P1]. 94 leaves, pp. [10] (title printed in red-and black, blank, 4pp. dedication, 3pp. to the reader, imprimatur) 3-180. [=x, 178] With 12 engraved plates (11 integral with the text), of which 1 is folding (not integral). "Reception": A-G4 H6 [$3 signed; -A1, E2, E3]. 34 leaves, pp. 1-2 (title, blank) 3-67, blank. With 7 engraved plates (3 integral with the text), of which 4 are folding (not integral). Collated complete against the BnF copies. Bound in contemporary parchment (mild soiling and wear, a little rumpled.) On the spine, title in ink manuscript ("L'entrée/ De Louys/ XIII a/ Lione"). Text in fine condition with some very mild toning, occasional spotting, and a few minor stains. A few lvs. (C1/4 second work) lightly browned. A few clean tears repaired, no loss. Small marginal tears to a few lvs., far from the text. Bookplate of Paul and Marianne Gourary to the front paste-down. Ownership signature of "d. Rubto Galilei" to the front paste-down. Two works describing and illustrating the entry of Louis XIII (1601-1643, r. 1610) and his Queen consort Anne of Austria (1601-1666, m. 1615) into Lyon on 11 December 1622. Richly illustrated with engravings by Charles Audran, G. Autgers, Pierre Faber, Grégoire Huret, Philippe de Malley and David van Velchem. This royal tour marked the end of the first Huguenot rebellion, which was resolved by the Treaty of Montpellier, signed 18 October 1622. With scarcely six weeks to prepare, Lyon welcomed the triumphant king and queen - the titles' emphasis (very Christian, very just, very victorious) is telling - and celebrated their reign with pomp and spectacle. Louis XIII is here compared to the sun, a title more usually applied to his son Louis XIV, le roi soleil. The royal entry at Lyon was one of a number of celebratory stops made by the royal couple on the way from Montpellier (where the king had just signed the treaty.) Other regal celebrations were held in Arles (October 30, 1622), Aix (November 3 and 10, 1622), Marseille (November 7, 1622) and Avignon (November 16, 1622). These two related two works describe the entry, the monuments, ceremonies, and festivities. The "Sun in the sign of Lyon" describes the different monuments, composed of triumphal arches, columns, fountains, etc. erected for the occasion. It is illustrated with a vignette on the title with the arms of Lyon, drawn and engraved by Pierre Faber, and with 12 figures, including 11 full page and one folded out of text, by Faber, D. de Mallery, Grégoire Huret, Van Velkhem and G. Autguere; they represent the different monuments described in the work. One of the engravings shows the magnificent fireworks display over the river Saône. The present volume belonged to Ruberto Galilei (Roberto, born 1595), a Lyon-based cousin (fifth, once removed; nevertheless Favaro describes him as "sinceramente affezionato a Galileo") of the renowned scientist Galileo Galilei (1564-1642). Ruberto acted as an intermediary for Galileo's foreign correspondence - with Diodati, Peiresc, Mersenne et al. - after his inquisitorial trial in 1633. The cousins also corresponded, especially concerning the movement and publication of books. Ruberto moved from Florence to Lyon as a young man, and so possibly witnessed this joyeuse entrée. [1] An earlier issue of the Reception with a 1622 date (surely a nicety rather than a sign that the work was conceived and published in 20 days) is recorded, but is otherwise identical. [2] Fa- $15,000
- $15,000
A great Fleming letter – the author gets influence for a Bond plotline!
Ian Fleming Fleming, Ian (1908 – 1964) 'James Bond must emulate that exploit' A fine typed letter signed by Ian Fleming ('Yours ever, Ian'), Kemsley House letterhead, May 2nd 1957. Fleming writes to fellow author R. W. Thompson. In full: 'What an extraordinary kind thought to have written such a warm and splendid letter. I couldn't have been more pleased, although there is surely a touch of the old Thompson hyperbole in your praise. Anyway it was intoxicating stuff to find on my same old desk in W.C.l. on a dull Thursday morning. I do hope all goes well with you and that being a writer in your own time and not a hireling has proved the right choice. I am sure it was. Your wine is far too new for the aged fiascos of Fleet Street. I shall never forget that bed of roses story about you — in Belgium I think it was — at the end of the war. One day James Bond must emulate that exploit. Again a thousand thanks for the wonderful letter.' Fleming adds the salutation in his own hand: 'My dear Tommy'. In fine condition, with a short tear, and paper loss, to the upper right corner. A warm letter of reply from Fleming, who, true to his word, would revisit 'that bed of roses story' in From A View To A Kill, one of five short stories published in the 1960 book For Your Eyes Only. The referenced passages read as follows: '…there was a low mound, perhaps a tumulus, covered with brier roses…' (p. 34), '…inside the mound, deep down in the earth, was the most professional spy unit that had ever been devised…a shiver of excitement and anticipation, almost of fear ran down Bond's spine…' (p. 38), and 'Instead of the periscope, a rose-stalk aerial would rise up from the bush… deep down under the earth off would go the high-speed cipher' (p. 40). Fleming letters referencing his iconic James Bond character are especially scarce, with this particular example all the more desirable given its creative connection to a well-known 007 short story. Reginald William Thompson (1904-1977) was an Army officer, journalist, author and friend of Ian Fleming. He served in World War II and was promoted to Captain before being transferred to the Intelligence Corps for training. After demobilization, Thompson joined the Kemsley Newspaper Group, attending and reporting on the Nuremberg trials. He travelled extensively as a war correspondent for the Sunday Times. In 1951, Thompson settled in Suffolk to write full-time on military subjects.- $9,964
- $9,964
A fine, early content autograph letter signed by Debussy
Claude Debussy Debussy, Claude (1862 – 1918) 'I haven't the least intention of disconcerting my contemporaries with insomnious harmonies.' A fine three-page autograph letter signed by Claude Debussy ('Cl. Debussy'). Written on October 5th 1890 (according to postal stamp on accompanying envelope) in fountain pen ink on a single folded sheet of paper, and addressed to his friend, the composer Raymond Bonheur (1861 – 1939). Debussy opens with a flourish: 'I've wanted to write to you for days and days; some annoyances of revolting banality have prevented me from doing so. I don't dare tell you that the rare and fine incense launched by you over the melodies rises deliciously to my nostrils, for then I would immediately have to behave like an exalted idol and be obliged to accomplish miracles and assume a posture that is pretty tiring in an age of upheaval.' He goes on, 'Besides, I haven't the least intention of disconcerting my contemporaries with insomnious harmonies. I simply want the assent of people like yourself, who are disinterested in easy programmes and are truly willing to believe in music devoid of impure mixtures. Why look first at the label, and put oneself on the level of things that are sold in the bazaars? Let us make music that contains our whole lives and not merely small corners of it fit only for those who gape and engage in small talk and who never create it [he adds an asterisk, adding a comment below, '*And indeed for those who do create it!'] and that way we will not get in the way of literature or philosophy. With that, I shall expect you one of these days, and am yours very cordially and amicably, Cl. Debussy'. In very fine condition, and together with the original hand-addressed envelope. An interesting and early letter from the composer on the cusp of a new style (a style later known as 'impressionism'), written as it is during a period of flux and inspiration. An ardent follower of Wagner in the 1890s, Debussy had recently concluded that to imitate his style would not be the way forward; he famously described the German composer as 'a beautiful sunset that was mistaken for a dawn'. In 1889, he had first heard Gamelan music at the Paris Exposition, and his friendship with Satie began in 1890; in Satie, he found a kindred spirit. Debussy's subsequent output in the 1890s included celebrated works such as Pelleas et Mellisande, his String Quartet, Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune and many important piano works; of particular note is his piano piece Rêverie, written in 1890, which employs impressionistic techniques accompanied by late romantic harmony, creating a dreamlike and ambiguous musical landscape — a style he would carry forward into some of his most important works of the period.- $4,982
- $4,982
A fine content signed letter by Mandela
Nelson Mandela Mandela, Nelson (1918 – 2013) 'A younger generation… guiding the country towards a secure and prosperous future' An excellent typed letter signed by Nelson Mandela ('N. Mandela'), on his personal letterhead, April 17th 2004. A lengthy letter to Dr. Ivan May. In full: 'There could have been no more appropriate way for South Africans to celebrate the first decade of democracy than going to the polls in this period. Nothing else symbolised the birth of our non-racial democracy so vividly as those wonderful election days in April 1994. The nation came together in the physical act of voting on those days; it is proper that we marked a decade in the life of democratic South Africa by once more coming out voting for our national and provincial legislatures.' 'We had many challenges and obstacles in our national life over this past decade and the problems ahead remain large and daunting. Too many people in our country are still suffering the hardships and deprivations of poverty. One of the root causes of that poverty is the absence of jobs; nothing can be more of an assault on a person's dignity than the inability to find work and gainful employment. Accompanying poverty are myriads of social ills — illiteracy, homelessness, exposure to preventable diseases, general penury and social vulnerability. And the threat of HIV/AIDS looms large in virtually all aspects of our national life.' 'What we can say, though, is that we now have the weapon and the protection of democracy to face and tackle those problems and challenges. The simplest, but therefore also most fundamental, gain of our democracy is that the people govern. There may be shortcomings in delivery; government departments and officials may in some cases be under-performing; certain interest groups may feel that they are not sufficiently catered for; there are certainly many areas of legitimate and valid complaint and dissatisfaction. All of this, however, is played out, contested, debated and accounted for within the secure framework of a multi-party pluralist democracy.' 'Because of our democracy—non-racial, non-sexist, accommodating of diversity—we have managed over this decade to cement the unity of our nation. Whatever differences we may have and tensions that may exist, our democratic constitutional order is not threatened. We are solidly one nation, united in our diversity, held together by our common commitment to the constitution. We have indeed put our racially divided past firmly behind us and face the future with the confidence of a united, non-racial, democratic country.' 'That future lies in the hands of people and it has been a particular source of satisfaction to observe, especially over these last five years, a younger generation of leaders guiding the country towards a secure and prosperous future. President Thabo Mbeki is a shining and inspiring example of this. His firm leadership and clear vision had manifested not only in the remarkable progress South Africa has made, but also in continental and international affairs. The steady regeneration of Africa and the regard with which South Africa is held internationally are in no small measure due to his work and efforts.' 'The growth, consolidation and sustained health of our democracy are the responsibilities not only of leaders, but also of each and every citizen. We may not take our liberty and our democracy for granted. Too many people in all walks of life and over many years and decades suffered and sacrificed for its achievement. The almost miraculous triumph of reason and compassion over prejudice and fear at the time of our peaceful transition is too precious.' 'Every political party and organisation has a responsibility to keep our democracy alive, our people united and our country progressing towards peace and prosperity. Every individual in every sector of society has the responsibility to remain a caring South African, never indifferent to the affairs and well-being of our c- $1,993
- $1,993
A ccount of the ancient rolls of papyrus, discovered at Herculaneum, and the method employed to unroll them in a letter from the Hon. Henry Grey Bennett, to the Rev. Samuel Henley IN Archaeologia Vol. 15
Bennett, Henry Gray Bennett, Henry Grey. Account of the ancient rolls of papyrus, discovered at Herculaneum, and the method employed to unroll them . . . In Archaeologia: Or, Miscellaneous Tracts Relating to Antiquity 15 (1806): 114-117; plate. Whole volume. 271 x 215 mm. Quarter calf gilt, marbled boards in period style. Light toning, some offsetting from plates but very good. First Edition. In the present communication, contained in a letter to Samuel Henley dated 23 November 1802, Bennett described a machine designed by the Rev. John Hayter for the purpose of unrolling the charred papyrus rolls discovered at Herculaneum in order to read their content. "Found in Naples when the city became an English protectorate, the rolls came to the attention of the Prince of Wales who, during the six years of English rule that followed, spearheaded an effort to unroll and transcribe them. He selected the Reverend John Hayter, future chaplain to George IV, to oversee the project" (Buchwald & Josefowicz). Hayter claimed to have opened 200 of the carbonized scrolls, but only managed half that number before being dismissed from the project. Buchwald, Jed, and Diane Josefowicz, "The Herculaneum Papyri," Popular Archeology, 14 July 2020 (web). .- $450
- $450
Disquisitio de inclyto libro poetico Theuerdanck
Tilz, Heinrich Gottleib Tilz, Heinrich Gottlieb, respondent. Disquisitio de inclyto libro poetico Theuerdanck . . . [4], 44, [4]pp. Altdorf: Daniel Meyer, 1714. 214 x 176 mm. Original plain wrappers, spine chipped and partly split but holding. Title-leaf soiled, minor toning but very good. First Edition. Heinrich Gottleib Tilz's thesis on the poem Theuerdank (1517) may be the first monograph on a single rare book. The poem, most probably written by the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I, tells the fictionalized and romanticized story of Maximilian's journey to Burgundy in 1477 to marry his betrothed, Mary of Burgundy. The poem was published in a small edition in 1517, with most copies distributed to German princes and other dignitaries; a larger second edition followed two years later. .- $300
- $300
[Rowlandson, Thomas] Advice to Sportsmen, Rural or Metropolitan
Markwell, Marmaduke First Edition. 12mo. 4 3/4 x 7 inches. Original boards, half-title, 16 etched plates by Rowlandson, rather browned, text foxed, original boards, uncut, rubbed, rebacked, new endpapers. An attractive book with humorous plates by the ìforemost caricaturist of this date". (Schwerdt).- $825
- $825
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OEUVRES DE GRESSET. [with] LE PARRAIN MAGNIFIQUE
(FRENCH ILLUSTRATED BOOKS). (BINDINGS - BRANY). [GRESSET, JEAN-BAPTISTE-LOUIS] 212 x 130 mm. (8 1/4 x 5 1/4"). Two volumes. LOVELY LATE 19TH CENTURY DARK BLUE MOROCCO, VERY ELABORATELY GILT, BY BRANY (stamp-signed on front turn-ins), covers with large, lacy central lozenge formed by floral tools, shells, volutes, stars, and other small tools, cornerpieces of similar style, raised bands, spine compartments with central quatrefoil containing a bird in flight, gilt lettering, turn-ins with floral gilt roll, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. WITH A TOTAL OF 28 FINE ENGRAVINGS: three engraved portraits, EIGHT ENGRAVED PLATES BY MOREAU LE JEUNE, BEFORE LETTERS, EACH PRESENT IN TWO STATES, and EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED WITH NINE PLATES from another edition showing different versions of the scenes, seven by Moreau le jeune (six, plus one in two states), one by Marillier, and one unsigned. A Large Paper Copy. Cohen-de Ricci 463; Vicaire III, 1131. âSpines just slightly (and evenly) darkened, barely perceptible wear (that is expertly retouched) along front joints, trivial imperfections internally, otherwise quite a fine and handsome copy--clean, fresh, and bright internally, in lustrous bindings shining with gilt. Produced by a bibliophile for bibliophiles, this is, in Brunet's opinion, the best and most complete edition of the works of Gresset, and our copy is offered with illustrations by Moreau le jeune in two states before letters, with additional engravings from two other editions of Gresset, and in elegant bindings. Jesuit poet Jean-Baptiste-Louis Gresset (1709-77) is best known for the first work here, the mock-heroic poem "Ver-Vert," which tells the story of a talented parrot, the pet of a convent who has learned to repeat prayers and other pious phrases. Its owners take the pet to another convent to show off the bird's prowess, but during the journey, the parrot picks up startling new vocabulary and arrives cursing and swearing, much to the consternation of the nuns who brought it. The accompanying illustrations by Moreau le jeune illustrate with considerable charm the parrot's fall from grace. We have the opportunity here to see two corresponding interpretations of the episodes by Moreau, as additional--sometimes quite different--plates by him from a 1794 Didot edition have been inserted in our copy. A book collector turned publisher, bookseller, and bibliographer, Antoine-Augustin Renouard (1765-1853) was known for his collaborations with Moreau le jeune and other talented illustrators, and for issuing his books in varying levels of luxury. According to Vicaire, the present work was offered with or without engravings, on "papier vélin satiné" with engravings, or, as here, on that smooth, satiny paper with the plates before letters--at four times the price of the basic edition. Jean-Michel Moreau, known as Moreau le Jeune (1741-1814), provided illustrations for Diderot's encyclopedia and engraved works for François Boucher, in addition to illustrating the works of Rousseau and Voltaire. According to the Getty Museum, "publishers sought him out for his powers of observation and ability to capture nuances of gesture, pose, and light." Ray says that the best work by Moreau "showed him to be the equal of the established rococo masters Boucher, Eisen, and Gravelot," and that in his heyday, "he carried all before him." Our set was bound by the Parisian artisan Brany, who was, according to Flety, active in the last third of the 19th century. The bindings here, featuring very elaborate, precise finishing, are exceptionally accomplished.- $2,496
- $2,496
Love in Smoky Regions.
HALL, Angus. FIRST EDITION. Half title. Orig. dark blue cloth. Yellow & blue pictorial d.w., unclipped; a little marked & chipped, rear panel scuffed. Author inscription 'To Fearne - who from this fiction can extricate some of the facts. Angus Hall'. A minor but almost archetypal piece of Angry Young Manism; the narrator, enraged by his partner's unfaithful behaviour, elects to exact revenge on women in general. The inscription coupled with the similar subject matter of Hall's second novel (see item CAROL CHECK) suggests he may have written from unfortunate personal experience, but the tone of the novels is wry with a touch of the hangdog rather than bitter. The joke is on the narrator.- $175
- $175
PENTATEUCH UND HAFTAROTH. Hebräischer Text und deutsche Übersetzung. 5 Bände KOMPLETTE PARALLELAUSGABE
Hertz, Dr Joseph Herman ( mit Kommentar von -) ERSTE DEUTSCHE AUSGABE - TORAH - PENTATEUCH Seltene hebräisch-deutsche Parallelausgabe der von Rabbiner Dr. Hertz kommentierten Torah (Pentateuch) . der Fünf Bücher Moses. Komplett in 5 Bänden. DEUTSCHE ERSTAUSGABE. Blauer Orig.-Leineneinband mit goldgeprägten Lettern.Oberer Schnitt leicht unfrisch, sonst sehr gutes und frisches Exemplar.- Rare Hebrew-German paralel Torah edition, mwith commentaries by Dr. Joseph Herman Hertz. Complete in 5 vols., very good and fresh set.- $450
- $450
The Columbian Riddler, or Entertaining Puzzle Book. 7th series, no. 4
Portland. Bailey & Noyes 16 pages. 10 x 6.5 cm. Illustrated. Two pages of Conundrums -- "What occupation has the sun." Answer. "A Tanner." OCLC: 612682507. Reasonably clean copy. Light green illustrated paper wrappers. Very good- $125
- $125
Gerrit Smith and the Vigilant Association of the City of New York
Miller, Charles D. 14.5x9.5 cm. Printed wrappers. Very good condition with two vertical creases. 29 pp. The text is a discussion of Gerrit Smith and his beliefs and actions as a leading abolitionist. There is a section regarding John Smith and Smith's admiration for him. There is also a mention of Smith's contributions to Underground Railroads which states that he would "not have any slave seek his freedom at the expense of killing his master." AAS 375009.- $225
- $225
Speech of Samuel P. Lyman, on the Opening of the Erie Railroad, Astor House, May 14, 1851.
Lyman, Samuel P. octavo, 16-page pamphlet, original printed paper wrappers, a very good clean copy. Lyman relates the prospects for economic growth along the 425-mile route of the just opened Erie Railroad, connections with railroads and canals and the benefits to trade as a result. He also gives an account of the struggles to build the route giving credit to the politicians whose influence helped the road, including Daniel Webster, who was in attendance, he also cites the engineers and investors who helped make it possible.- $125
- $125
Album of Kindergarten Work – Paper Cutting and Paper Folding
Doyle, Agnes Oblong quarto, undated, likely late 19th early 20th century, 31 examples of paper cutting mounted on cardboard leaves, which fold accordion style into a brown cloth album, with string tie, "Kindergarten Work" stamped in gilt on front board, in very good, clean condition. This album contains the paper cutting and folding work done by Agnes Doyle for two of Froebel's "Occupations" in this case paper cutting and folding. The materials in this occupation were scissors and papers, squares, triangles, and circles of white or colored paper. The papers were first folded and then cut according to either geometric progression or fancy, the pieces subsequently arranged in a design by the child. The child also cut flowers, fruit, animals or any complete form from the paper without folding, and the work subsequently mounted on cardboard. This album is a particularly nice example of its kind. The present album grew out of the series of "gifts" and "occupations" devised by Friedrich Wilhelm Fröbel as part of his Kindergarten system of early childhood education. "Kindergarten has been around so long, and is so thoroughly familiar, that it is natural to assume personal expertise on the subject. But kindergarten for us, and for most of the generations born in this century, is a distortion, a diluted version of what Friedrich Wilhelm Fröbel (1782–1852) originated as a radical and highly spiritual system of abstract design activities developed to teach the recognition and appreciation of natural harmony. Kindergarten has always included singing and dancing, as well as observation of the workings of nature—the growth of plants, the symmetries of crystals and seashells. One's teacher was usually a woman and she led the class in activities that would have been considered play outside the school. But long abandoned, and thus hardly known today, is the practical and philosophical heart of the system—Fröbel's interconnected series of twenty play "gifts" using sticks, colored paper, mosaic tiles, sewing cards, as well as building blocks, drawing equipment, and the gridded tables at which the children sat." – Norman Brosterman, See also: Brosterman, Norman, Inventing Kindergarten (New York: Abrams, 1997)- $500
- $500
Description historique de la Ville de Paris et de ses environs. Nouvelle édition revue, corrigée et considérablement augmentée. Avec des figures en taille-douce.
PIGANIOL DE LA FORCE (Jean-Aimar). 10 vol. in-12 de : tome I, XLIV-466 pp., 8 planches ; II. (4)-496 pp., 17 planches ; III. (4)-501 pp., avec 12 planches ; IV. (4)-482 pp., 19 planches ; V. (4)-487 pp., 10 planches ; VI. (4)-445 pp., 9 planches ; VII. (4)-422 pp., 7 planches ; VIII. (4)-466 pp., puis pp. chiffrées (345)-(340), 8 planches ; IX. [Environs de Paris]. VIII-536 pp., 4 planches ; X. Contenant la liste des rues, &c., la table générale des matières (4)-564 pp., veau marbré, dos orné à nerfs, pièces de titre et de tomaison en maroquin rouge et verte (reliure de l'époque). Dernière édition revue et augmentée par l'abbé Pérau, la plus complète. Elle est illustrée d'un grand plan dépliant par le géographe F. Baillieul et de 93 planches gravées dont 22 plans de quartiers (deux pour celui de la Cité et deux pour celui de St-Antoine) gravées par Scotin et 71 planches (la plupart dépliantes) par Hérisset, Lucas ou Aveline.Le neuvième volume est constitué d'une description des environs de Paris ; le dixième volume comprend un index des rues et la table générale.« Cette édition constitue la dernière description complète de Paris que nous ait léguée le XVIIIe siècle » (Dumolin).Très bon exemplaire complet ; quelques coiffes et coins usés.Dumolin, Notes sur les vieux guides de Paris, 66-67 ; Catalogue Lacombe, 917 ; Cohen-De Ricci, 800.- $2,580
- $2,580
Pozzuoli general view at Naples
Hamilton William and Petrus Fabris Plate XXIV of the most famous book on Vulcanoes published during the XVIII century. William Hamilton (1730-1803) was british ambassador for over twenty year at the Kingdom of Naples.His interests in archeology and vulcanology let him to create one of the most important collection of greek vases that was subsequently sold to the British Museum.For the vulcanology he contacted with the landscape painter Petrus Fabris who was living in Naples and comissioned him to take designs from Vesubius, Etna, Stromboli and Lipari islands as volcanic areas in southern Italy.They climbed 22 times to the Vesubius in order to record different stages of the eruptions that he witnessed during his time at Naples. Petrus Fabris designed and later engraved and coloured the plates that Hamilton praised him as "executed with such delicacy and perfection, as scarcely to be distinguished from the original drawings themselves". The book Campi Phlegraei refers to the volcanic area of Pozzuoli nearby Naples that was also an important archeological area with discoveries during the XVIII century joint with Pompey and Herculaneum. Ref: Brunet III, 31- $2,131
- $2,131
Porto Pavone At Nisida Island
Hamilton William and Petrus Fabris Plate XXII of the most famous book on Vulcanoes published during the XVIII century. William Hamilton (1730-1803) was british ambassador for over twenty year at the Kingdom of Naples.His interests in archeology and vulcanology let him to create one of the most important collection of greek vases that was subsequently sold to the British Museum.For the vulcanology he contacted with the landscape painter Petrus Fabris who was living in Naples and comissioned him to take designs from Vesubius, Etna, Stromboli and Lipari islands as volcanic areas in southern Italy.They climbed 22 times to the Vesubius in order to record different stages of the eruptions that he witnessed during his time at Naples. Petrus Fabris designed and later engraved and coloured the plates that Hamilton praised him as "executed with such delicacy and perfection, as scarcely to be distinguished from the original drawings themselves". The book Campi Phlegraei refers to the volcanic area of Pozzuoli nearby Naples that was also an important archeological area with discoveries during the XVIII century joint with Pompey and Herculaneum. Ref: Brunet III, 31- $1,682
- $1,682
Pozzuoli,Temple Of Serapis,Baia,Cap Misene
Hamilton William and Petrus Fabris Plate XXVI of the most famous book on Vulcanoes published during the XVIII century. William Hamilton (1730-1803) was british ambassador for over twenty year at the Kingdom of Naples.His interests in archeology and vulcanology let him to create one of the most important collection of greek vases that was subsequently sold to the British Museum.For the vulcanology he contacted with the landscape painter Petrus Fabris who was living in Naples and comissioned him to take designs from Vesubius, Etna, Stromboli and Lipari islands as volcanic areas in southern Italy.They climbed 22 times to the Vesubius in order to record different stages of the eruptions that he witnessed during his time at Naples. Petrus Fabris designed and later engraved and coloured the plates that Hamilton praised him as "executed with such delicacy and perfection, as scarcely to be distinguished from the original drawings themselves". The book Campi Phlegraei refers to the volcanic area of Pozzuoli nearby Naples that was also an important archeological area with discoveries during the XVIII century joint with Pompey and Herculaneum. Ref: Brunet III, 31- $2,243
- $2,243
Antiquae Urbis Romae Imago
Pirro Ligorio,Francois Halma Large view of Rome based on Pirro Ligorio famous plan printed in 1561.The view represents a reconstruction of Rome during the reign of Augustus. Two columns at sides list 269 monuments represented in the plate.Ligorio´s plan was the model for Braun Hogenberg and later plans of Rome for the XVII century.- $1,234
- $1,234
Something About Eve
James Branch Cabell New York, Robert M. McBride, 1929. First edition, first impression. Hardback. A very good copy. Fantastic illustrations by Pape. Some edge wear to the jacket, a few short tears and nicks. Some tanning to the spine, and a little rubbing. Some offsetting to the tissue guards from the illustrations. Illustrations by Frank C. Pape [11399, Hyraxia Books].- $133
- $133
Nicolai Klimii iter subterraneum, novam telluris theoriam ac historiam quintae monarchiae adhuc nobis incognitae exhibens e bibliotheca B. Abelini.
Ludwig Holberg Copenhagen & Leipzig, Jacob Preuss, 1741. First edition, first impression. Hardback. A very good copy. An early classic of underworld science fiction by the father of modern Danish-Norwegian literature. This novel was a major inspiration for Verne, and the first work of fiction to use Halley's theory that planets comprise concentric spheres surrounding a small central sun. Set in the year 1665, the story is told by Niels Klim, who comes back to his native town Bergen after receiving his degree from the University of Copenhagen. While climbing a mountain with a group of friends, he falls into a pit to emerge - after fifteen minutes - in the hollow interior of the Earth. This space is a small cosmos with planets orbiting around a miniature sun. After floating for a while, he eventually lands on a planet named Nazar, in the kingdom of Potu (which echoes "utopia" spelled backwards), and discovers a species of intelligent anthropomorphic tree-men. Holberg's work "blends satire with a fantastic voyage and breathes the spirit of the eighteenth century. Other than its Latin language and passages of verse and prose adapted from classical authors, this novel is entirely modern in spirit. Its description of travel to exotic lands reminds one of his near-contemporary Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels (1726), but with far more wit and humour. Rebacked with original spine laid down, engraved frontis and three smaller plates. Ownership inscriptions. Extremities and surfaces rubbed and worn, some light foxing and a couple of neat repairs to leaves. A nice copy. [11439, Hyraxia Books].- $2,331
- $2,331
GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES
LOOS, Anita First edition. 8vo. Original red cloth, spine and upper cover lettered in gilt, in the original pictorial dustwrapper. Author's presentation copy, inscribed by Loos to the front free endpaper to David Tomlinson, "I am happy to have this copy of my book with David Tomlinson with all best wishes Anita Loos". A near fine copy in a very good dustwrapper with a chip to the top edge of the rear panel and wear to the corners, with a short closed tear neatly repaired and some dampstaining around the spine. Thirty-one illustrations by Ralph Barton. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was an instant success, selling out the full run of the first edition on the day of its release in November 1925, and becoming the second best-selling book of 1926 in the USA according to Publisher's Weekly, outselling F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby", also published in 1925. Praised by authors including James Joyce, William Faulkner and Edith Wharton, the latter dubbing it "the great American novel", it went on to run through 85 editions, be translated into 14 languages, and be adapted into the 1953 Marilyn Monroe film of the same name.- $2,331
- $2,331
A BIRTHDAY TREAT
FORTNUM, Peggy [BOND, Michael] Original ink on paper drawing depicting Paddington Bear, in a paper hat, holding a balloon, drawn for (but not used in) Paddington on Top. 144 x 97mm (image size). Signed with initials. Accompanied by a letter from the artist detailing the provenance of the drawing. Excellent condition. In the letter which accompanied this drawing, dated 4 December 1975 Fortnum writes, "I have had to do another drawing of Paddington to replace one that damaged. Several try-outs will not be used, and I enclose one of these, hoping that it is sufficiently Paddingtonish for you to like it." Peggy Fortnum was commissioned to produce illustrations for the first Paddington book in 1958 and continued to illustrate all of the original series of eleven books until 1979. Her deft line drawings, now synonymous with Paddington, were described by the TLS as, "exquisite in its loose and nervous rhythm; she can create movement with what, out of context, would be a meaningless squiggle; she can suggest by a few doodles a storm-clouded sky or the hidden recesses of a candlelit room." Original drawings of Paddington are very seldom seen in commerce. LITERATURE: Paddington on Top (Collins, 1974). Unused, but likely to be drawn as an alternative for the heading for Chapter 4: A Birthday Treat.- $7,992
- $7,992
The Book Of Snobs
Thackeray, William Makepeace 180 pages. 18 x 12 cm. His satirical taxonomy of snobs in an elegant binding by Orrock & Sons of Edinburgh -- raised bands, spine panels richly gilt in arabesques, inner dentelles, front and back covers with gilt paneling, marbled endpapers. VAN DUZER 16. "Sixty-five small woodcuts (by Thackeray). A few minimal text spots. Full maroon morocco. Fine in very good lined half brown and marbled board pull-off case- $600
- $600
Glass, Irony and God
CARSON, Anne Paperback. Uncorrected Proof. A very good book in publisher's plain green wraps. Title written in ink on the spine. Review sheet stapled to the inside front cover. Introduction by Guy Davenport. Published as a paperback original. Signed and inscribed by the author with her initials on the title page: "collectively/ac/1996"- $350
- $350
Palissy in Prison and other verses
Strange (Edward Fairbrother). One of 200 copies signed and numbered by the author and with printed date "June" crossed through b him and changed to "November 1892" Lower wrapper, upper hinge repaired, wrappers somewhat soiled and frayed, pieces missing from spine, otherwise a very good copy; errata-slip tipped in at end. Presentation Copy, inscribed on the fly-leaf "Julian Marshall Esq., Edward F. Strange", text with a few typographical corrections in his hand Scarce and fragile, perhaps Uranian, only the British Library, Cornell and the Australian National University recording copies. Strange was an assistant keeper at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Original dark brown wrappers lettered in black, uncut- $168
- $168
Children of Hertha and other poems
Whistler (Laurence). Title and illustrations by Rex Whistler One of 300 numbered copies Very slight wear to wrappers and a little cockling, but a very nice copy; numbers in ink on inner lower wrapper Original wrappers decorated with stars with printed label- $490
- $490
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DARK REFLECTIONS AND SOULDIERS [with:] DISCOVERY, REVOLUTION & UNDERSTANDING [and:] SECOND THE EMOTION
Fulani, Richard [3] volumes. 35; [4],31; 41,[1] pp. plus author's portrait and biography on recto of rear wrapper of third volume. Original stiff printed wrappers, stapled. Wrappers lightly worn and rubbed, else fine. The first three books of poetry by Richard Fulani, with covers printed, respectively, the pan-African colors of green, yellow, and red. The trilogy begins with Fulani's early poems, composed between 1968 and 1971, with the first part, DARK REFLECTIONS, considering on the breakthrough of new consciousness in the wake of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the second part, SOULDIERS, being a tribute to contemporary African American leaders, "a few of the millions who have made it possible for us to be able to say such things as 'Black is Beautiful' and 'I'm Black and I'm Proud.'" DISCOVERY, REVOLUTION & UNDERSTANDING contains poems "dedicated to the 'endarkenment' needed to see through the blinding, white light," and SECOND THE EMOTION "is a book of feeling," dedicated to "[l]ove, in its broadest sense."- $120
- $120
PINE CREEK MINING DISTRICT, GILPIN COUNTY, COLO. A DESCRIPTIVE ACCOUNT OF THE NEW GOLD MINING DISTRICT OF PINE CREEK, TOGETHER WITH A TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP SHOWING LOCATION OF LEADING MINES AND PROSPECTS
WARD, W. S. First edition. 8vo. Tan stiff wrappers printed in red, 16 pp., illustrated, three maps. A descriptive account of the new gold mining district of Pine Creek. The folded map affixed to the verso of the front cover is done by Chase & Rank in 1896 and is titled "Map of Pine Creek District . it is excellent. In the center of the booklet is a two-page map by Poole Brothers and is titled "Map of Colorado, Tributary To Lines Of U. P., Denver & Gulf (The Gulf Road) and Denver, Leadville & Gunnison RYS (The South Park Line). The map is geographically correct. On the inside rear cover is a map of Denver to the Pine Creek District, a 30.2 mile distance. An old water stain to about 1/4 of the rear cover and lessening and inoffensive as it goes from page 16 to page 1. The center map and the front folded map are virtually untouched and in fine condition. Overall a very good copy.- $1,950
- $1,950
OLD BILL WILLIAMS, MOUNTAIN MAN.
FAVOUR, ALPHEUS H. First edition. Cloth, maps on endpapers, [14], 229 pp., frontispiece [painting], acknowledgment, illustrated, large fold-out map, notes, bibliography, index. Map on endpapers is a sketch map of areas in Colorado and New Mexico in which there occurred important events in Bill Williams' career as a guide. An important biography of this legendary Mountain Man. Old Bill Williams is a controversial figure who trapped and guided throughout the Rocky Mountains during the 1820's-1840's. Fine, bright, tight copy in dust jacket with some light occasional edgewear and some very slight chipping to top of spine.- $175
- $175
Cincinnati in 1841: Its Early Annals and Future Prospects
Cist, Charles 20x12 cm. Original cloth, chipping to top and bottom of spine. 300, [88] pp. 9 plates (3 of which are in the advertising section). 88 pages of advertising. Engravings by Doolittle & Munson. This was a popular early history and guide to Cincinnati. Howes C412.- $125
- $125
L’oeil constant
André Verdet - Jean Miotte In folio en feuilles. Poème d'André Verdet illustré de quatre lithographies en couleurs pleine page, signées deJean Miotte. Tirage limité à 90 exemplaires, celui-ci un des 15 exemplaires d'artiste, enrichi d'un dessin d'André Verdet. Quelques rousseurs.- $393
- $393
An Authentic Account of An Embassy from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China; .Together with a relation of the Voyage undertaken on the occasion by H.M.S. The Lion, and the Ship Hindostan, in the East India Company’s service, to the Yellow Sea, and Gulf of Pekin; . Taken chiefly from the papers of His Excellency the Earl of Macartney, .
STAUNTON, SIR GEORGE 2 vols. plus Atlas. Lond: Printed by W. Bulmer, 1797. Text vols. in 4to. full diced calf, hinges repaired, Atlas folio, matching half calf over marbled sides, rebacked to match text. Spines uniformly gilt, with 2 engraved frontispieces, 26 engravings in text, and 44 plates & maps in Atlas some of which are folded. On September 21, 1792, Lord Macartney set sail from Spithead charged with Britain's first official embassy to China. The embassy was conceived on a grandiose scale for the aim was to break down the aged Emperor Chien-Lung's disdain and suspicion of Europeans; he was to be dazzled by the grandeur of the British delegation and the cargo of rich presents. Staunton, a medical doctor and friend of Dr Johnson, had already served in many diplomatic posts, some as aide-de-camp to Lord Macartney, when governor of the Caribbee Islands in the West Indies. When Macartney was appointed governor at Madras, Staunton accompanied him as secretary. After a period of retirement he was again called to serve Macartney, as secretary to the embassy to China. He compiled this book chiefly from the papers of the Ambassador and his fellow envoys. His work was remarkably successful: fifteen editions were issued in seven countries in thirty years. The account of this famous Embassy was prepared at Government expense. Apart from its Chinese importance, it is of considerable interest owing to the descriptions of the various places en route which were visited, including Madeira, Teneriff, Rio de Janeiro, St. Helena, Tristan d'Acunha, Amsterdam Island, Java, Sumatra, Cochin-China etc.- $11,310
- $11,310
THEATRUM MUNDI, ET TEMPORIS. IN QUO NON SOLUM PRECIPUAE HORUM PARTES DESCRIBUNTUR.
GALLUCCI, Giovanni Paolo (1538-c.1621). Legatura coeva in piena pergamena floscia; autore e titolo manoscritti longitudinalmente al dorso. (16)-478 pagine numerate, doppia numerazione delle pagine 280 e 281 una delle quali risulta incolalta alla pagina seguente ; al fine, 1 tavola fuori testo più volte ripiegata (cm 34x36 ca,) con tabelle di numerazioni; frontespizio con titolo e marca tipografica a silografia. All`interno, 95 diagrammi silografati, di cui 44 con parti mobili (dovrebbero essere 50). In totale le parti mobili risultano essere 59 (su 70); rispetto all`esemplare presente alla Munchen Library ne risultano mancanti 11 ed esattamente; p.83 (2)-p.101 (1)-p.113 (1)-p, 131 (2)-p.155 (1)-p. 201 (2)-p.225 (1)-p. 227 (1)- Inoltre sono presenti 48 silografie delle costellazioni greche classiche, ciascuna preceduta da un catalogo delle stelle che le compongono con le loro coordinate e dimensioni, e mostra una magnifica raccolta di figure mitologiche. Le posizioni delle stelle sono prese dal catalogo di Copernico. Seconda edizione, la prima nel 1588 dello stesso editore.del Theatrum mundi di Giovanni Paolo Gallucci, considerato il primo atlante celeste moderno. Questo atlante del XVI secolo fu il primo a utilizzare le coordinate copernicane per la posizione delle stelle. In sei libri, Gallucci fornì ai suoi lettori un panorama della fisica terrestre e celeste, splendidamente illustrato con numerose xilografie. Gallucci lo dedicò a papa Sisto V, che aveva bandito tutta la letteratura astrologica nel 1586, cercando di convincerlo a concedere un osservatorio astronomico. Al suo trattato astronomico aggiunse anche note mediche, riguardanti l`influenza delle costellazioni e dei segni zodiacali sul corpo umano e quindi sulla salute umana. L`opera divenne molto popolare, probabilmente in parte a causa delle numerose illustrazioni. Ciò lo rende non solo il primo atlante celeste moderno, ma anche una delle opere astronomiche più importanti e apprezzate del XVI secolo. Esemplare in discrete condizioni, legatura con piccole lacune al dorso e tracce di consunzioni; lieve gora all`angolo inferiore esterno alle prime carte; leggera gora al margine inferiore delle ultime carte; interno fresco e bene imprresso; segnalata mancanza di 11 volvelle. Cfr. eldquo;giving the coordinates of the stars and the first atlas to use the coordinates of Copernicus.erdquo; ; eldquo;Gallucciersquo;s work is remarkable because it is the first atlas using a system of coordinates from which the latitude and longitude of the stars could be read from the margins. The very popular elsquo;Theatrum Mundiersquo; was printed again several times after the edition of 1588erdquo; (Star mapsehellip; Nick Kanas). eldquo;There are 48 woodcut maps of the Ptolemaic constellations, each of which is preceded by a catalogue of the included stars identifying position within the constellation, latitude and longitude (in degrees and minutes), magnitude, and natureehellip; The longitudes on Gallucciersquo;s catalog and on his map are those published by Copernicus in elsquo;De Revolutionibusersquo; (1543). (Warner). The constellation figures are extremely lively and original here.erdquo; ; eldquo;The elsquo;Theatrum mundiersquo; was extremely popular, and was published again in 1589 and 1603 and the Spanish translation of 1606 appeared in three subsequent editionserdquo; Contemporary full limp vellum; author and title, handwritten longitudinally on the spine. (16)-478 numbered pages, double-numbered pages 280 and 281, one of which is glued to the next page; at the end, 1 out-of-text plate folded several times (approx. 34x36 cm) with numbering plates. Inside, 95 woodcut diagrams, 44 of which have moving parts (there should be 50). In total, there are 59 moving parts (of 70); compared to the copy in the München Library, 11 are missing. In addition, there are 48 woodcuts of the classical Greek constellations. Second edition, the first in 1588 by the same publisher, of what is considered the first modern celestial atlas, the first to use Copernican coordinates for the position of stars. Copy in fair condition, binding with small gaps on the spine and traces of wear; slight waterstain at the lower outer corner of the first leaves; slight waterstain at the bottom edge of the last leaves; fresh and good impressed interior; missing 11 volvelles reported.- $6,506
- $6,506
LE SEI GIORNATE DI M. SEBASTIANO ERIZZO, MANDATE IN LUCE DA M. LODOVICO DOLCE.
ERIZZO, Sebastiano (1525 - 1585) Legatura della prima metà del XIX secolo in pieno marocchino blu con impressioni a secco e filetti in oro ai piatti. Dorso a cinque nervi con impressioni a secco e titolo in oro; dentelle interne in oro. (7), 1 bianca, 93, (1) carte numerate. Impresa tipografica al titolo, belle iniziali stilogr. figurate, testo impresso in bel carattere corsivo. Dedica del Dolce a Federico Gonzaga. Passano I, 291: elaquo;Rara ed unica edizione del sec. XVI. Novelle scritte in buona lingua, sebbene vi si avvisi qualche stento per la voglia d`imitare il Boccaccioeraquo; Esemplare in discrete condizioni, le prime 4 carte leggermente rifilate al bordo inferiore di un paio di millimetri; qualche carta in lieve ossidazione, per il resto bellersquo;esemplare. XIX century full blue morocco with dry impressions and gilt fillets on the covers. Gilt impression on the spine; gilt dentelles. (7), 1 blank, 93, (1) numbered leaves. Beautiful, impressed initials. Dedication by Dolce to Federico Gonzaga. Cfr. Passano - I 291: eldquo;Rare and unique edition of the sixteenth century. Novels written in good language, although there is some difficulty due to the desire to imitate Boccaccioerdquo; Copy in fair condition, the first 4 leaves slightly trimmed at the lower edge by a couple of millimeters; some leaves in slight oxidation, otherwise a fine copy.- $1,346
- $1,346
D`ALVETO DI NATURA D`AMORE, DI NUOVO RICORRETTO, ET CON SOMMA DILIGENTIA RIFORMATO PER THOMASO PORCACCHI. CON LA TAVOLA DELLE COSE DEGNE DI MEMORIA.
EQUICOLA Mario (ca. 1470-1525) Legatura di epoca leggermente posteriore in pelle granata alla "du Seuil", tagli dorati. (40)- 408 pagine numerate. Frontespizio con titolo e bella marca tipografica; numerosi capolettera incisi. Bella edizione dell`opera principale di questo umanista di origini partenopee, la princeps venne impressa a Venezia da Lorenzo Lorio da Portes nel 1525. Bell`esemplare, leggermente corto di margini al taglio superiore; leggere consunzioni alla bella legatura. Full red calf at eldquo;du Seuilerdquo; style; it can be dated to some years after the pubblication. (40) - 408 numbered pages. Beautiful edition (the edition princeps was printed in Venice by Lorenzo Lorio da Portes in 1525) of the main work of this humanist of Neapolitan origins. Good copy, slightly trimmed the top margins. Provenance: Ex-libris Bernard Sancholle Henarux.- $1,458
- $1,458
NOCTES REDDITÆ NUPER OMNI DISCUSSA CALIGINE MICANTISSIMÆ
GELLIUS Aulus (125 ca endash; 180 ca) Pregevole legatura toscana coeva in piena pelle con impressioni a secco ai piatti ed al dorso, mancanza delle carte di guardia. Piatti ornati da vari riquadri di filetti ed una bordura floreale, due fregi centrali.(16), 64, 66-247, 275-330, carte numerate con errori di numerazione (i.e. 307). Titolo entro bella bordura xilografica, iniziali e fregi xilografici, testo in corsivo, marca in fine con alcune note di possesso manoscritte. Prima ed unica edizione giuntinadelle Notti Attiche di Aulio Gellio, stimata anche per lersquo;elaborata bordura xilografica con putti, maschere e grottesche che adorna il frontespizio (che qui porta note di antica mano) ed è descritta in Sander 3063. Esemplare nel complesso in buone condizioni dall`interno fresco, legatura con lievi restauri e abili integrazioni. Fine contemporary tuscan full calf with dry impressions on the covers and on the spine. Covers adorned with various squares of fillets and a floral border, two central decorations. (16), 64, 66-247, 275-330, numbered leaves with numbering errors (i.e. 307). Title within beautiful woodcut border, initials and woodcut decoration, printerersquo;s device at the end with some handwritten notes of possession. The first and only edition by Giunta. Overall copy in good condition with a clean interior, binding with slight restorations and skilful additions.- $2,131
- $2,131
EUCLIDIS MEGARENSIS, PHILOSOPHI ET MATHEMATICI EXCELLENTISSIMI, SEX LIBRI PRIORES, DE GEOMETRICIS PRINCIPIIS, GRAECI ET LATINI.
EUCLIDE (attivo nel 300 A.C.) - SCHEUBEL Johannes (1494-1570) Legatura di epoca settecentesca in piena pergamena rigida; al dorso, autori in oro su tassello color mattone, eleganti fregi floreali agli scomparti; tagli spruzzati di rosso; sguardie marmorizzate. (8)-315-(1) pagine numerate, compreso il frontespizio con titolo e marca tipografica, ripetuta all`ultima pagina. All`interno, numerosi capolettera abitati e diagrammi silografici. Rara edizione con il commento di Johann Scheubel, matematico tedesco. Nel 1549 Joachim Camerarius pubblica le enunciazioni di Euclide dei primi sei libri in greco e latino (Lipsia). Il libro, con prefazione, sembra essere stato compilato da Rhaeticus (1514-1576), allievo prediletto di Copernico. Un`altra edizione con le prove delle proposizioni dei primi tre Libri fu pubblicata da Moritz Steinmetz nel 1577 (Lipsia); una nota del tipografo attribuisce la prefazione allo stesso Camerarius. Nel 1550, l`edizione in esame: Iohann Scheubel pubblicò a Basilea per Ioan. Hervagium i primi sei Libri in greco e latino eldquo;insieme a prove vere e proprie delle proposizioni, senza l`uso di lettereerdquo; (cioè lettere che indicano punti nelle figure), le varie linee rette e gli angoli descritti a parole. Esemplare in discrete condizioni, consuete quanto lievi arrossature e fioriture alle pagine. XVIII century full vellum; on the spine, author and nice gilt decoration on the spine; red-sprinkled edges; marbled endpapers. (8)-315-(1) numbered pages, including title page and typographic mark, repeated on the last page. Inside, there are numerous impressed initials and woodcut diagrams. Rare edition with commentary by Johann Scheubel, German mathematician. Copy in fair condition, usual as slight redness or browning on the pages.- $2,244
- $2,244
Voyage de fiançailles au XXe siècle. Texte et dessins par A. Robida.
ROBIDA (Albert). In-12 broché de (4)-83-(1) pp., titre en rouge et noir, couverture rempliée illustrée. Édition originale. Un des 200 exemplaires numérotés sur chine non mis dans le commerce. Exemplaire offert à Monsieur Picard justifié et signé au crayon par l'éditeur. Trente-quatre dessins lithographiés en bistre, dont un en frontispice et deux sur la couverture. Maître de l'anticipation, Albert Robida (1848-1928) poursuit ici sa description de la société de la fin du XXe siècle étonnamment prémonitoire, commencé dans Le Vingtième siècle (1883), poursuivi dans La Vie électrique (1892),- $839
- $839
Le Moissonneur.
QUESNÉ (Jacques Salbigoton). 3 tomes reliés en 1 vol. in-8 de 192 pp. ; 192 pp. ; 175-(1) pp., demi-basane blonde, dos lisse orné, tranches marbrées (reliure de l'époque). Édition originale. Miscellanées du polygraphe Jacques Salbigoton Quesné (1778-1859) auteur de Confessions depuis 1778 jusqu'à 1826. « L'année dernière ayant été invité à participer à la rédaction de deux journaux hebdomadaires, j'y souscrivis volontiers avec la condition de m'insérer aucun article concernant la politique. Je pris l'engagement de fournir des anecdotes fondées sur un événement réel, des portraits, quelques morceaux scientifiques. En rédigeant ces articles, je conservais l'espoir de réunir un jour toutes mes anecdotes imprimées, et de les publier de nouveau dans un recueil de ma composition, ainsi que l'a fait Marmontel pour ses Contes moraux, tirés du Mercure de France où d'abord ils avaient paru avec l'éclat d'un applaudissement général. » (Avertissement). Lettre autographe signée de l'auteur contrecollée en tête de volume : Je reçois Monsieur, les bonnes feuilles 7, 8, 9, 10? mais on a oublié de m'envoyer les deux épreuves de cette dernière ainsi que la bonne feuille? Je vous prie de réparer cette omission? L'annonce dans la Revue britannique ne me paraît pas assez avantageuse pour mériter un ex. J'ai l'honneur de vous saluer avec la plus parfaite estime. Quesné, 4 juillet (1828).- $452
- $452
Oedipe, Tragédie. Par Monsieur de Voltaire.
VOLTAIRE (François-Marie Arouet de). In-8 de (8)-131 pp., vélin souple (reliure de l'époque). Edition originale rare du premier livre imprimé de Voltaire.Après une tragédie de collège Amulius et Numitor, dont seuls quelques fragments sont conservés, Voltaire avait commencé dès l'âge de dix-huit ans la tragédie d'Oedipe. Acceptée en janvier 1717 (Voltaire a alors 24 ans), la pièce ne fut jouée qu'après un séjour à la Bastille de Voltaire, suivi de son exil à Chatenay, les comédiens ayant longtemps manifesté de la répugnance à jouer une pièce déjà traitée par Corneille. Représenté le 18 novembre 1718, Oedipe eut un tel succès qu'il eut, fait rare pour l'époque, quarante-cinq représentations consécutives et se maintint longtemps au répertoire. La pièce est suivie de six Lettres écrites par l'auteur, qui contiennent la critique de l'Oedipe de Sophocle, de celui de Corneille et du sien.Ex-libris manuscrits sur la garde supérieure : Mahée, Bonvigny 1884 ; Arthur Mayer estime et reconnaissance 1902. Vélin fripé et légèrement noirci mais bon exemplaire.Bengesco 2 ; L'Oeuvre imprimé de Voltaire à la BN, 1260.- $1,548
- $1,548
Les Chants de la vie. Cycle choral ou recueil de vingt-huit morceaux quatre, cinq, six et huit parties pour ténors et basses, avec accompagnement de piano ad libitum, précédés de recherches historiques et de considération générales sur le chant en choeur pour voix d’hommes.
KASTNER (Jean-Georges). 2 parties en 1 vol. in-4 de (4)-5-(2)-110 pp. (2)-III-112 pp., plat supérieur de couverture conservé, demi-chagrin noir, dos à nerfs (reliure de l'époque). Titre-frontispice en chromolithographie. Première partie : théorie ; seconde partie : 28 airs de musique gravée. Fétis : « Les chants, partie la plus importante de l'ouvrage pour les artistes, sont considérés en général comme une des productions les plus distinguées qui aient été publiées en France pour le chant en choeurs de voix d'hommes ; il y règne une grande franchise de mélodie, beaucoup de variété de caractères et de rythmes, et de plus une pureté irréprochable dans l'harmonie. Après quelques considérations générales sur les choeurs d'hommes en général, la partie littéraire de l'ouvrage renferme une histoire des sociétés chorales de ce genre, dont Jean-Georges Kastner (compositeur et musicologue alsacien né à Strasbourg en 1810 mort à Paris en 1867) trouve la première trace en 1673, dans la ville de Greiffenberg en Poméranie, mais qui n'ont eu d'existence solide qu'après que la première Liedertafel de l'Allemagne fut fondée, en 1808, à Berlin par Zelter ».Des rousseurs, coins usés. Fétis IV, 480.- $387
- $387
Voyage à Terre-Neuve.
GOBINEAU (Joseph Arthur, comte de). Petit in-8 de (4)-309-(2) pp., demi-basane blonde à coins (Franzini relieur Marseille). Édition originale. Ouvrage publié dans la Biblothèque des Chemins de fer. Nommé en 1949 chef du cabinet du ministre des Affaires étrangères Alexis de Tocqueville, Gobineau (1816-1882) fut envoyé, en mars 1859 à Terre-Neuve comme chargé de mission afin de délimiter, en concertation avec deux commissaires britanniques, les zones des pêcheries de morue respectivement réservées aux pêcheurs français et anglais. « De ce voyage de six mois, qui conduit Gobineau à Saint-Pierre, Sydney (sur l'île du Cap-Breton, où il visite la forteresse de Louisbourg), Truro et Halifax en Nouvelle-Écosse, puis tout autour de Terre-Neuve avant de se fixer à Saint-Jean, il tirera un remarquable récit, Voyage à Terre-Neuve et une nouvelle, La Chasse au caribou. Il semble également que sa mission ait été conduite avec succès et au bénéfice des pêcheurs français : une petite baie de Terre-Neuve porte le nom d'Anse de Gobineau ». (J. Boissel, Gobineau, biographie). Carteret, I, 345.- $194
- $194
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[Librairie. Réglementation du Livre].
Ensemble 116 pièces sous chemise, pièce de titre manuscrite. Importante collection de publications éphémères (arrêts, mémoires, jugements etc.) qui offre un exemple remarquable de la réglementation des livres et son contournement aux XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles.« La librairie française est soumise au régime de la censure préalable exercée par la direction de la Librairie. Ce service dépend du chancelier qui rend compte directement au roi. La censure après parution, prononcée par le Conseil d?État ou par divers tribunaux, se manifeste par une condamnation publique et l?envoi au bûcher des livres prohibés dont la vente est interdite sous peine de lourdes sanctions. (?) La multiplication des éditions clandestines et des contrefaçons étrangères conduit à la mise en place en 1709 par l?abbé Jean-Paul Bignon ? que son oncle le chancelier Louis Phélypeaux de Pontchartrain avait nommé directeur de la Librairie en 1699 ?, du système dit de la permission tacite. (?) De 1750 à 1800, il est probable que plus de la moitié des livres français ont été publiés hors de France. Près des deux tiers des livres imprimés l?ont été sans privilège ni permission tacite, voire en violation d?une interdiction. Le pouvoir royal s?efforce de s?assurer le monopole d?une censure que revendiquent aussi la Sorbonne, l?Église catholique et les parlements. Cette rivalité gêne la politique des directeurs de la Librairie qui, en général, sont plutôt ouverts aux idées nouvelles. » (BnF, La Censure des livres et son contournement au 18e siècle par Michèle Sacquin).Citons à titre d'exemples parmi la centaine de pièces réunies : Jugement rendu par M. Hérault, lieutenant général de police, et les conseillers au présidial du Châtelet, commissaires du conseil en cette partie, qui condamne plusieurs particuliers du carcan et au bannissement, pour avoir établi une imprimerie clandestine et y avoir imprimé plusieurs ouvrages prohibés, scandaleux et contraires à la religion (Paris, Mariette, 1736) ; Arrest du conseil d'état du Roi, concernant les contrefaçons de livres, soit antérieures au présent arrêt, soit celles qui seraient faites en contravention des défenses portées audit arrêt (Lille, Péterinck-Cramé, 1777) ; Arrêt du conseil d'Etat qui condamne à une amende la Vve Valade et le sieur Prault, imprimeurs, pour avoir eu dans leurs imprimeries des compagnons imprimeurs sans billets de congé (Paris, Imprimerie Royale 1786) ; Arrêt du conseil d'Etat qui condamne les compagnons imprimeurs des imprimeries Didot jeune, Chardon et Vve Valade à faire sous peine de prison des excuses aux officiers de la chambre syndicale des imprimeurs et libraires (Paris, Imprimerie royale, 1786) ; Arrest du Conseil. qui déclare bonne et valable une saisie de livre faite à Nanci sur un colporteur sans qualité (Paris, Simon, 1785) ; Arrêt du conseil d'Etat portant règlement pour l'entrée des livres venant à Paris des pays étrangers (Paris, Langlois, 1738) ; Arrêt du Conseil d'Etat, qui ordonne la suppression de l'imprimerie établie à l'Hôtel de la Guerre à Versailles, et sa réunion à l'Imprimerie Royale (Paris, Desprez, 1775) ; Mémoire à consulter pour les libraires associés à l'Encyclopédie (contre le sieur Luneau de Boisjermain, un des souscripteurs, Paris, De l'imprimerie de Le Breton, 1770) ; Arrest du Conseil. qui ordonne que le sieur Allemand, libraire à Marseille, sera interdit de ses fonctions (Paris, Simon, 1778) ; Mémoire pour Jean-Augustin Grangé, imprimeur-libraire, accusé, contre M. le procureur du roi, accusateur ; Arrêt du Conseil d?Etat du Roy qui déclare la Veuve de Pierre-Jaceques Bienvenu, Marchand Libraire, en mille livres d?amende, et la déclare déchue pour toujours de la faculté d?exercer la Librairie pour avoir fait imprimer furtivement des ouvrages prohibés et contraires aux bonnes moeurs (Imprimerie Mariette, 1747) ; Arrêt du conseil d'état qui ordonne que les feuilles imprimées, les brochures et autres ouvrages prohibés saisis chez la Veuve Bienvenu et chez Claude-Nicolas Delormel, libraires à Paris, seront et demeureront confisqués (Paris, Imprimerie royale, 1746).- $10,319
- $10,319
Blue Book
IOWA COLLEGE [GRINNELL COLLEGE] A Blue Book published to commemorate the semi-centennial of Iowa College with 74 original cyanotypes pasted in. The photographs range in size from 4 x 4cm to approximately 15 x 20cm , and all are related in some manner to the College. There are images of male and female students in sports (including early baseball gear!), faculty members, a glee club, etc. Book measures 30 x 20cm; 252pp. Numerous advertisements at the end. Bound in cloth, shaken, hinges cracked. Interior in very good condition.- $650
- $650