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London: R. Baldwin, 1787. Third Edition [stated] . Green Cloth. Good. 6 1/2" High. Frontispiece. Frontispiece, (Vii), 216; (V), 212; (V), 191. Bound In Probably Original Green Cloth Spine With Gilt Short Title And Volume Number, Over Green Cloth With An Arboreal Pattern. All Edges Of Page Block Colored Red. Well Worn But Complete And Integral, Front Hinge To Volume I Cracked, A Short Crack To Another Hinge, Boards Frayed At All Edges, Former Owner's Name Dated 1950 On Front Endpaper Of Vol I. Traces Of Very Old Paper Labels At Bases Of Spines, No Other Marks. Scarce. Samuel Jackson Pratt (1749 - 1814) Was A Prolific English Poet, Dramatist And Novelist, Writing Under The Pseudonym Of "Courtney Melmoth" As Well As Under His Own Name. He Authored Around 40 Publications Between 1770 And 1810, Some Of Which Are Still Published Today, And Is Probably Best Remembered As The Author Of Emma Corbett: Or The Miseries Of Civil War, (1780) And The Poem Sympathy (1788). Although His Reputation…
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Oeuvres De P. Corneille. 10 Volume Set.
by Corneille, Pierre
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Paris: Chez Nyon, 1758. Book. Good. Full-Leather. Ten volumes, complete. Marbled calf leather with marbled end papers. Leather hinges cracking or starting (all boards still attached). Leather has edge wear, scratches, scuffs, spines slightly chipped, rubbed corners/spine. Owner's name in pencil in each volume. Bent page corners. Minor damp staining to free end pages. Minor foxing. No notations evident in text..
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Shenstone-Green; or, The New Paradise Lost. Being a History of Human Nature. In Three Volumes
by Pratt, Samuel Jackson
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The Dramatic Works of John Ford, in Two Volumes, with Notes Critical and Explanatory By W. Gifford, Esq. To Which are Added Fame's Memorial, and Verses to the Memory of Ben Jonson.
by Ford, John; Gifford, W.
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London: John Murray, Albemarle Street, 1827. In two volumes, gilt decorated spines and edges of boards, brown and red leather labels, marbled endpages and marbled edges of page block (top edges dusty). Both volumes Very Good. Vol. 1, missing red leather volume number label, small chips to title label, evidence of bookplate removal front pastedown( that of Carberry Tower Library).Volume 2, Carberry Tower Library bookplate top corner front pastedown,small chips to volume number label. Both volumes minor scuffing at the tips. Overall quite lovely and SCARCE in collectable condition. . First Edition. Full Calf. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Tales of a Tub To Which is Added an Account of a Battel between the Ancient and Modern BOOKS in St. James's Library
by Swift, Jonathan
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Bishop, California, United States
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London: Printed for John Nutt. Good+. 1705. Hardcover. Leather bound volume with four ridges on spine. Moderate wear at cover edges, especially spine. Attractive blind stamping on front and back covers. Title on spine in gilt. At the back there are sections entitled "The Bookseller Advertisement " with "Fragments" - "A Discourse concerning the Mechanical Operation of the Spirit, &c." Hinge cracked but text block still securely attached. Pages generally clean and bright with some foxing, more foxing and smudges on end papers. Adhesive residue on front end page from bookplate. Two previous owners' names on end papers. ; 7.65 x 4.75 x 1.10 inches; 323 pages .
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L'Art Du Cuisinier, Tome Premier
by Beauvilliers, Antoine
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Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Chez Pilet, 1816. Book. Good. Quarter Leather. Second issue with author's widow's signature, handwritten 6 over date and AB blind stamp on title page. First volume only. Quarter leather binding with raised bands on spine. Three foldouts in rear of volume intact. Hinges cracked. Boards have edge wear, scratches, scuffs, scrapes, Chipping to leather on corners and spine. Flyleaf loose but present. Notes and underlining in pencil on title page. Foldouts have edge wear, creases, browning at edges, very minor foxing. Browning at corners of inside cover pastedowns/free end pages relating to leather corners. No writing in the text block..
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Twenty Two Select Colloquies out of Erasmus Roterodamus; Pleasantly Representing Several Superstitious Levities That were crept into the Church of Rome In His Days. By Roger. L'Estrange, Kt. To which are added Seven More Dialogues with the Life of the Aut
by Erasmus Desiderius
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Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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London: Daniel Brown, Richard Sare, Charles Brome, John Nicholson, Benjamin Tooke, and George Strahan , 1711. Bound in early half black calf over black cloth boards, five raised bands ruled in gilt and gilt lettering, top edge gilt, frontispiece engraved portrait of Erasmus, (21), 404 pp. Very Good, a bit of separation at title page, leather rubbed at spine and edges, top gilt dulled, contents clean and free of foxing and toning. . First Edition. Half Calf Over Cloth Boards. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Le Prophetes du passe.
by BARBEY D'AUREVILLY, Jules-Amedee
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Concord, Massachusetts, United States
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Paris: A. Bourdilliat, 1860. Second Edition. . Hardcover. See Description. 8vo. pp. [4], 222. Half calf with marbled boards (some rubbing). Pages clean. Book plate on inside front cover. Name in pencil on front blank. Bookseller stamp near bottom edge of half-title. First published in 1851. The second edition contains a supplement concerning the correspondence of Joseph de Maistre. Barbey D'Aurevilly (1808-1889) flamboyant French decadent writer with strong Royalist and Catholic sentiments. He was known for writing several mystical-sadomasochistic novels. His "Prophets of the Past" discusses the conservative political philosophies of Joseph de Maistre, Francois-René Chateaubriand, Félicité Robert de Lemennais and others. [De Backer Catalogue 1890; Vicaire I, 292].
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L'Art Du Cuisinier, Tome Premier
by Beauvilliers, Antoine
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Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Chez Pilet, 1816. Book. Good. Quarter Leather. Second issue with author's widow's signature, handwritten 6 over date and AB blind stamp on title page. First volume only. Quarter leather binding with raised bands on spine. Three foldouts in rear of volume intact. Hinges cracked. Boards have edge wear, scratches, scuffs, scrapes, Chipping to leather on corners and spine. Flyleaf loose but present. Notes and underlining in pencil on title page. Foldouts have edge wear, creases, browning at edges, very minor foxing. Browning at corners of inside cover pastedowns/free end pages relating to leather corners. No writing in the text block..
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Proverbes et Dictons Populaires, avec les Dits du mercier et des marchands et les Crieries de Paris aux XIIIe et XIVe siècles, publiés d'après les manuscrits de la bibliothèque du Roi
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Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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Paris: Crapelet, 1831. SCARCE. In full contemporary red morocco, signed "Lebrun Relieur", the back covered with repeating gilt decoration, the covers with triple gilt rule outer border and triple gilt rule inner border around gilt tooled floral band and with gilt decorations at corners, all edges gilt, marbled end papers, a lovely example of early 19th century fine French binding. Very Good mInus, old dampstain mostly to margins and where in text not affecting legibility, rear end page edge chipped, small chip to morocco at head of spine. With two fold-out facsimiles at rear, one in color.. First Edition. Morocco. Very Good Minus/No Jacket, As Issued. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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Histoire de L'Admirable Don Quichotte de La Manche. Nouvelle édition, revue, corrigée et augmentée avec figures
by Miguel de CERVANTES Saavedra
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Centreville, Virginia, United States
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Hardcover Condition: VG+. Four volumes, Full page engraved plates. Full calf with marbled boards and marbled end papers. Gilt trim on spine and boards. Some foxing. Some edge wear. Ownership inscription on Volume 1. A very nice set.
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Publications de la Vie Parisienne : Nous Vous Eux!
by Forain
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Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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Paris: Charles Blot, 1893. Book. Illus. by Forain . Near Fine. Hardcover. Limited Edition. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. In marbled boards with red fabric spine, retaining original wraps. 50 cartoons on 50 pages, printed on one side only. No. 2 of a limited edition of 75 on papier de chine, signed by Forain. Bookplates of Mary S. Collins and The Robin Collection on front pastedown..
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The Diary of a Country Priest
by Bernanos, George
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Albany, California, United States
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New York: The Macmillan Company, 1954. First US Edition/8th Printing. Hardcover. Good/Fair. In tan cloth with dark brown type and design motif to spine. Ex-library copy with tape adhesive stains to top and bottom exterior of boards and to endpapers. Library pocket, stamp and notes to ffep with a few marks/small stains to page ends - otherwise clean. Jacket has chip to bottom third of spine, small adhesive stain to bottom of spine and edges of jacket, and front flap with text is cleanly removed and laid in ($4.00 price intact), though missing about 1/2 inch in height. Extremely scarce in this edition.
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Bibiche et son Alphabet
by Blanchard
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Oak Point, Texas, United States
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Editions J. Barbe, Paris, France, 1949. Softcover. Good Condition. Size: 8mo - over 7 3/4" - 9 3/4" tall. Text is in French. Pages are yellowed, but are tight and clean. Moderate shelfwear to the cover. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 pound. Category: Children; Non-English Language::French; French Language; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 001404. .
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LA PETITE GITA
by E. Delauney
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Mansonville, Quebec, Canada
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Paris: Librairie Nationale D'Education et Recreation, 1891. LA PETITE GITA- Translated from the English version by E. Delauney- Illustrated- Librairie Nationale D'Education et Recreation-Paris- Imp. Eugene Ardent & Cie.-nd- World Cat c1891- probably 1910-20 Hardcover:-Large 8vo-Good/ no dj as issued- A fine inding of original red cloth with gilt and black motif and titles- spine ends rubbed and frayed as are extremities, but clean, tight and square binding- Text In French- PO name on half-title- 141pp total- 136pp + 5pp conclusion- illustrated with 22 gravures-All page edges are gilt- SEE PHOTOS- Sans date.; Traduit et immité de l'anglais par E. Delaunay. Illustré. 22 gavures. Cartonné. 143 pages-gilt edging on all sides of pages.Coins frotte mais en bon condition et solide. Fiction-juvenile-adventure-illustrated (2387) . 1st Edition Thus. Fine Binding. Good/No Jacket as Issued. Illus. by Illustrated. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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L'Art 1900 Ou Le Style Jules Verne
by Rheims, Maurice
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Arts et Metiers Graphiques, Paris, France, 1965. Apparent First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. 430pp; Lots of text and profusely illustrated; Includes several tipped-in color plates; Text entirely in French; Decorative cloth cover is multi-colored (floral pattern); Corners are bumped, but only minor additional shelfwear; Pages are yellowed, but are tight and clean; Owner's inscription on half-title page; Additional shipping charges may apply; Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 5-6 pounds. Category: Art & Design; Non-English Language::French; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 103121. . Additional shipping charges may apply..
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Manuel francais-anglais des expressions usitees dans la correspondance commerciale (French-English business correspondence manual)
by Bayles, William Edward
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Presumed first edition, printed by Boyveau in Paris; Siegle in London. Only 1 copy in OCLC, dated 1881. 12mo, 125pp. A book of useful phrases for conducting business and travel, geared toward the native French speaker, with the bulk of the text printed simultaneously in English on facing pages. Contains trade-specific scenarios and vocabulary. Quarter leather with marbled boards, in Near Fine condition with minor shelfwear and a hint of foxing throughout. Based on the style of binding and paper, we suspect the volume to have been custom-bound by its owner, Bousquet, whose signature appears on both the pastedown and the half-title page—else clean and unmarked. Rare volume in excellent condition.
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COUNTES NOUVELES ET POESIES DIVERSES DU SIEUR VERGIER Et De Quelques Auteurs Anonymes. Augmentee D'Un Volume (Tome Second)
by Vergier, Jacques (1655-1720)
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Fairfield, New Jersey, United States
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Rouan: Chez Besoigne. Very Good. 1743. New Edition. Hardcover. Nouvelle Edition, Tome Second: engraved frontis. , t-p. , 324, [4]pp. Clean full leather with somewhat worn gilt decorated spine. Text tight, clean & intact. Pictorial frontispiece. Page edges dyed red. Poetry ; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; 324 pages .
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LE SERVICE MEDICAL DANS LES HOPITAUX DU HAUT - MAINE SOUS L'ANCIEN REGIME Inscribed by Author
by Delaunay, Paul
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Fairfield, New Jersey, United States
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Le Mans: Imprimerie Monnoyer. Very Good. 1923. Soft Cover. Original clean soft covers lightly color faded at edges. Pictorial frontispiece. Text tight, clean & intact. Author's inscription on front cover. French Text; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 47 pages; Signed by Author .
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Oeuvres Completes de M. Le Comte Xavier de Maistre (Nouvelle Edition - 2 volumes bound into 1)
by Xavier de Maistre
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Oak Point, Texas, United States
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M. P. Melise, Brussells, Belgium, 1832. Hardcover. Fair Condition/No Dust Jacket. Size: 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall. 424 pp. Text is in French. Text contains minor marks and annotations. Moderately foxed throughout. Light shelfwear to the cover. Bumped and rubbed. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 pound. Category: Exploration; Non-English Language::French; French Language; History. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 001332. .
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Notes Sur Chopin
by Andre Gide
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L'Arche, Paris, France, 1949. First Edition. Softcover. Good Condition. Glassine wrapper around paper wraps. Multiple tears and chips along the edges of the glassine wrap. Pages are unopened. Slight creasing of pages. Size: 8mo - over 7 3/4" - 9 3/4" tall. 113 pp. Text is in French. Pages are yellowed, but are tight and clean. Light shelfwear to the cover. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 pound. Category: Music; Non-English Language::French; French Language; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 001413. .
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Graziella - Le Tailleur de Pierres de Saint-Point
by Alphonse De Lamartine
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Oak Point, Texas, United States
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Editions Nilsson, Paris, France, No date. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Text entirely in French. This is one of a Limited Edition of 100 copies of this printing, on Japon Imperial paper. 6 incredible full-color illustrations. Very lightly read, and some of the pages are unopened. Size: 8mo - over 7 3/4" - 9 3/4" tall. 247 pp. Pages are yellowed, but are tight and clean. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Edges greyed with dust marks. Corners are rounded. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1 - 2 pounds. Category: Fiction; Non-English Language::French; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 104443. .
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