Les commentaires de César. by [César, Jules]; [Perrot d'Ablancourt, Nicolas] (trad.) - 1650

First edition of the poem with an illustration by Raymond Gid. Limited to 145 copies, of which this is no. 128.
Desciption: Unbound folded sheets (as issued) in printed wrappers. Octavo: 20 × 16 cm; 16 ll.; pp. (9-28) paginated A-T. 1 drawing by Raymond Gid. Printed from different typefaces (Plantin, Gill, Bodoni, Garamond) in different sizes (16, 18, 24 pt.).
Ref.: Coron: Les Éditions GLM, 64
Condition: Cover somewhat toned, with occasional small marks and creases, water stain at lower margin. Pages slightly yellowed in outer margins.

Vol. 2 (of 4) of the complete works of Virgil in Latin printed by Wetstein in Amsterdam. This volume contains the first 5 books of the Aeneid.
Description: Contemporary full vellum, fillet border to boards in blind, enclosing flourish ornament on front and rear boards, handwritten title to spine. Quarto: 26 × 20 cm; pp. [2], 706. Title page printed in red and black, with Wetstein's printer's mark, 1 fold-out map (25,5 × 38,5 cm), 5 engraved headpieces and numerous vignettes and decorative ornaments. Red speckled edges.
Condition: Covers slightly soiled and showing some wear. Slight bow to front board. Pages slightly yellowed with age.
Please note: Due to the low weight, the shipping costs may be lower than indicated. Please inquire with us about the actual shipping costs before ordering.

One of a rare pre-publication copy of the elaborately produced edition of "De la terre à la lune", published by de Tartas in 1970. These "handmade" editions were given in a few copies to selected collectors and dealers to promote the printed edition.
Description: Cardboard portfolio, wrapped in an original colour lithograph. Folio: 38 × 28 cm; 8 folded leaves (2 blank), loose as issued. With 6 original colour lithographs: 2 full-page and 1 double-page and 3 within text; 2 b/w photos tipped in. The lithographs protected with tissue guards. All full-page lithographs marked with a perforation stamp "Specimen", the double-page lithograph additionally marked "Epreuve d'état non corrigée par l'artiste".
Condition: Minor signs of wear to covers. Contents and prints in excellent condition.
Notes: Jean Carzou (born Karnik Zouloumian, 1907–2000) was an Armenian-French painter and illustrator. He was educated in Cairo before moving to Paris in 1924, where he studied art and architecture. He started… Read More

Second edition of the French translation by M. Gauthier de La Peyronie in 8 text vols. and 1 atlas.
Description: Contemporary marbled calf, sides with gilt frames, spines gilt in compartments with red morocco labels lettered in gilt. 8 text vols., octavo: 20 × 13 cm; 1 atlas, folio: 33,5 × 25 cm. pp. (vol.1): xl, 422; (vol.2): [2]ll., viii, 490; (vol.3): [2]ll., 492; (vol.4): [2]ll., 499; (vol.5): 443; (vol.6): 455; (vol.7): 448; (vol.8): [2]ll., 463; (atlas): 108 pl. Atlas with 108 plates, including four large folding plates (including the large general map of the Russian Empire) and 104 plates (several folding) on ethnology, archaeology, flora and fauna (complete).
Ref.: Brunet: IV, 325
Condition: The boards of the atlas are in very good condition, with only minor signs of wear, such as light rubbing and a few small chips. The bindings of the text volumes are generally in good condition, although they do show some chipping, scratches and washed-out areas on the covers. The gilt frames are partly… Read More

Liber I-XIV and De Spectaculis. The works of Martial became highly valued on their discovery by the Renaissance, whose writers often saw them as sharing an eye for the urban vices of their own times.
Description: Contemporary vellum, spine lettered in manuscripts. Duodecimo: 15 × 8.5 cm; pag.: 492. With copper-engraved frontispiece.
Condition: Minor soiling and wear to covers. Missing front free endpaper. Very faint marginal toning to contents, inner hinges cracked but firm on cords. Overall a well-preserved copy.

First edition of the poem with an illustration by Raymond Gid. Limited to 145 copies, of which this is no. 128.
Desciption: Unbound folded sheets (as issued) in printed wrappers. Octavo: 20 × 16 cm; 16 ll.; pp. (9-28) paginated A-T. 1 drawing by Raymond Gid. Printed from different typefaces (Plantin, Gill, Bodoni, Garamond) in different sizes (16, 18, 24 pt.).
Ref.: Coron: Les Éditions GLM, 64
Condition: Cover somewhat toned, with occasional small marks and creases, water stain at lower margin. Pages slightly yellowed in outer margins.

Vol. 2 (of 4) of the complete works of Virgil in Latin printed by Wetstein in Amsterdam. This volume contains the first 5 books of the Aeneid.
Description: Contemporary full vellum, fillet border to boards in blind, enclosing flourish ornament on front and rear boards, handwritten title to spine. Quarto: 26 × 20 cm; pp. [2], 706. Title page printed in red and black, with Wetstein's printer's mark, 1 fold-out map (25,5 × 38,5 cm), 5 engraved headpieces and numerous vignettes and decorative ornaments. Red speckled edges.
Condition: Covers slightly soiled and showing some wear. Slight bow to front board. Pages slightly yellowed with age.
Please note: Due to the low weight, the shipping costs may be lower than indicated. Please inquire with us about the actual shipping costs before ordering.

One of a rare pre-publication copy of the elaborately produced edition of "De la terre à la lune", published by de Tartas in 1970. These "handmade" editions were given in a few copies to selected collectors and dealers to promote the printed edition.
Description: Cardboard portfolio, wrapped in an original colour lithograph. Folio: 38 × 28 cm; 8 folded leaves (2 blank), loose as issued. With 6 original colour lithographs: 2 full-page and 1 double-page and 3 within text; 2 b/w photos tipped in. The lithographs protected with tissue guards. All full-page lithographs marked with a perforation stamp "Specimen", the double-page lithograph additionally marked "Epreuve d'état non corrigée par l'artiste".
Condition: Minor signs of wear to covers. Contents and prints in excellent condition.
Notes: Jean Carzou (born Karnik Zouloumian, 1907–2000) was an Armenian-French painter and illustrator. He was educated in Cairo before moving to Paris in 1924, where he studied art and architecture. He started… Read More

Second edition of the French translation by M. Gauthier de La Peyronie in 8 text vols. and 1 atlas.
Description: Contemporary marbled calf, sides with gilt frames, spines gilt in compartments with red morocco labels lettered in gilt. 8 text vols., octavo: 20 × 13 cm; 1 atlas, folio: 33,5 × 25 cm. pp. (vol.1): xl, 422; (vol.2): [2]ll., viii, 490; (vol.3): [2]ll., 492; (vol.4): [2]ll., 499; (vol.5): 443; (vol.6): 455; (vol.7): 448; (vol.8): [2]ll., 463; (atlas): 108 pl. Atlas with 108 plates, including four large folding plates (including the large general map of the Russian Empire) and 104 plates (several folding) on ethnology, archaeology, flora and fauna (complete).
Ref.: Brunet: IV, 325
Condition: The boards of the atlas are in very good condition, with only minor signs of wear, such as light rubbing and a few small chips. The bindings of the text volumes are generally in good condition, although they do show some chipping, scratches and washed-out areas on the covers. The gilt frames are partly… Read More

Liber I-XIV and De Spectaculis. The works of Martial became highly valued on their discovery by the Renaissance, whose writers often saw them as sharing an eye for the urban vices of their own times.
Description: Contemporary vellum, spine lettered in manuscripts. Duodecimo: 15 × 8.5 cm; pag.: 492. With copper-engraved frontispiece.
Condition: Minor soiling and wear to covers. Missing front free endpaper. Very faint marginal toning to contents, inner hinges cracked but firm on cords. Overall a well-preserved copy.