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Paris: Editions Robert Morel, 1969. A Very Good Copy. First Edition. 1/2" Tear on cloth spine. Inscribed by Translator. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Text in French. Square 16mo., 217pp. Designed by Odette Ducarre, a collection of Navajo creation myths, translated by F. J. Temple and published by Robert Morel. Gold printed dark brown cloth, with large cover device resembling a wasp nest. This copy is inscribed by the transator to noted artist, Arthur Secunda and his wife. An intriguing note on limitation page uses the language : "Exemplaire hors commerce." Overall, an attractive copy.
La Belle Armuriere Ou Un Siege De Baynne Au Moyen Age by Dive, P. And E. Ducere - 1886
by Dive, P. And E. Ducere
La Belle Armuriere Ou Un Siege De Baynne Au Moyen Age
by Dive, P. And E. Ducere
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Paris: Georges Hurtrell, artist-Editeur, 1886. Limited Edition. Octavo. #138/500 signed by the publisher, 243pp., illustrated with nearly 100 illustrations; in color and in black & white, the full page illustrations with tissue guards, other illustrations within the text, bound in 3/4 brown morocco over marbled paper covered boards, flat spine lettered and nicely decorated in gilt, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers. A very lovely copy with just a few spots of foxing to fore-edges.
- Bookseller Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB (US)
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- Quantity Available 1
- Edition Limited Edition
- Publisher Georges Hurtrell, artist-Editeur
- Place of Publication Paris
- Date Published 1886
- Keywords Illusrated Color moyen Age
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Les Psaumes De La Creation
by Temple, Frederic Jacques (translator)
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- Used - A Very Good Copy
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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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€118.32
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L'ane Mort et La Femme Guillotinee
by Janin, Jules
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- Used
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- Limited Edition
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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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€141.99
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Paris: Librairie Des Bibliophiles, 1876. Limited Edition. 12mo. 1/350 copies, 318pp., foreword by Albert de la Fizeliere, bound in 1/4 tan polished calf over marbled paper covered boards, raised bands, red and black contrasting morocco labels gilt, compartments stamped in gilt, marbled endpapers. A very good copy with some scattered foxing, Small, light damp staining to gutter of first few leaves.
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Contes et Nouvelles
by Janin, Jules
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- Used
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- Limited Edition
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- Unknown
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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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€146.72
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Paris: Librairie Des Bibliophiles, 1876. Limited Edition. 12mo. 1/350 copies, In two volumes, 317(1)pp, and 318(1)pp., bound in 1/4 tan polished calf over marbled paper covered boards, raised bands, compartments stamped in gilt, red and black morocco spine labels gilt, marbled endpapers. Some lightly scattered foxing otherwise a very good of these tales.
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Werther
by Goethe, [Johan Wolfgang von]
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- Used
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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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Paris: Publie par J. Hetzel, 1845. Quarto. A new translation preceded by considerations of Werther, and in general the poetry of our time by Pierre Lerox, with a preface by George Sand., illustrated by Tony Johanot, with two vignette title pages, llii pp. preface, half-title before "to the reader", 196(1)pp., (2)pp. ad at rear, bound in 1/4 calf over marbled paper covered boards, flat spine lettered and decorated n gilt, scattered foxing throughout, spine faded. In all, a very good copy.
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Memoires Sur La Vie Publique privee De Fouquest, Surintendant Des Finances D'Apres Ses Lettres et Des Pieces Inedite Conservees a La Bibiotheque Imperiale
by Cheruel, A.
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- first
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- Used
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- First Edition
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- Unknown
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- 1
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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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€165.66
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Paris: Charpentier, Editeur, 1862. First Edition. Small Octavo. In two volumes, 519 and 563pp., bound in 1/2 red morocco over marbled paper covered boards, raised bands, compartments stamped in gilt with lettering gilt, marbled edges with matching endpapers, a few nicks to boards otherwise a very good set of this extensive biography of a man whose life could have been a story written by Dumas.
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Les Psaumes De La Creation
by Temple, Frederic Jacques (translator)
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- Used - A Very Good Copy
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- Unknown
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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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€118.32
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Paris: Editions Robert Morel, 1969. A Very Good Copy. First Edition. 1/2" Tear on cloth spine. Inscribed by Translator. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Text in French. Square 16mo., 217pp. Designed by Odette Ducarre, a collection of Navajo creation myths, translated by F. J. Temple and published by Robert Morel. Gold printed dark brown cloth, with large cover device resembling a wasp nest. This copy is inscribed by the transator to noted artist, Arthur Secunda and his wife. An intriguing note on limitation page uses the language : "Exemplaire hors commerce." Overall, an attractive copy.
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€118.32
L'ane Mort et La Femme Guillotinee
by Janin, Jules
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- Condition
- Used
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- Limited Edition
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- Unknown
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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€141.99
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Paris: Librairie Des Bibliophiles, 1876. Limited Edition. 12mo. 1/350 copies, 318pp., foreword by Albert de la Fizeliere, bound in 1/4 tan polished calf over marbled paper covered boards, raised bands, red and black contrasting morocco labels gilt, compartments stamped in gilt, marbled endpapers. A very good copy with some scattered foxing, Small, light damp staining to gutter of first few leaves.
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€141.99
Contes et Nouvelles
by Janin, Jules
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- Condition
- Used
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- Limited Edition
- Binding
- Unknown
- Quantity Available
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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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€146.72
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Paris: Librairie Des Bibliophiles, 1876. Limited Edition. 12mo. 1/350 copies, In two volumes, 317(1)pp, and 318(1)pp., bound in 1/4 tan polished calf over marbled paper covered boards, raised bands, compartments stamped in gilt, red and black morocco spine labels gilt, marbled endpapers. Some lightly scattered foxing otherwise a very good of these tales.
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€146.72
Werther
by Goethe, [Johan Wolfgang von]
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- Used
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- Unknown
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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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€165.66
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Paris: Publie par J. Hetzel, 1845. Quarto. A new translation preceded by considerations of Werther, and in general the poetry of our time by Pierre Lerox, with a preface by George Sand., illustrated by Tony Johanot, with two vignette title pages, llii pp. preface, half-title before "to the reader", 196(1)pp., (2)pp. ad at rear, bound in 1/4 calf over marbled paper covered boards, flat spine lettered and decorated n gilt, scattered foxing throughout, spine faded. In all, a very good copy.
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€165.66
Memoires Sur La Vie Publique privee De Fouquest, Surintendant Des Finances D'Apres Ses Lettres et Des Pieces Inedite Conservees a La Bibiotheque Imperiale
by Cheruel, A.
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- first
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- Used
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- First Edition
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- Unknown
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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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€165.66
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Paris: Charpentier, Editeur, 1862. First Edition. Small Octavo. In two volumes, 519 and 563pp., bound in 1/2 red morocco over marbled paper covered boards, raised bands, compartments stamped in gilt with lettering gilt, marbled edges with matching endpapers, a few nicks to boards otherwise a very good set of this extensive biography of a man whose life could have been a story written by Dumas.
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€165.66
The Diary of a Country Priest
by Bernanos, George
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- good
- Hardcover
- first
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- Used - Good
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- Fair
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- First US Edition/8th Printing
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- Hardcover
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Albany, California, United States
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€37.86
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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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€37.86
Bibiche et son Alphabet
by Blanchard
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- Paperback
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- Used - Good Condition
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- Paperback
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Oak Point, Texas, United States
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€47.33
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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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Manuel francais-anglais des expressions usitees dans la correspondance commerciale (French-English business correspondence manual)
by Bayles, William Edward
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- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
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- Used - Near Fine
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- First edition
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- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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€47.33
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Paris: J. Boyveau, 1881. First edition. Near Fine. 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. Previous owner signature (Bousquet) to pastedown and half-title page, else clean and unmarked.
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Rires & Grimaces : Vingt Dessins de J.-L. Forain
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- near fine
- Hardcover
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- Used - Near Fine
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- Limited Edition
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- Hardcover
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Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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Paris: Ludovic Baschet Book. Illus. by Forain et. al.. Near Fine. Hardcover. Limited Edition. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. No date stated, circa. 1900. In marbled boards with red fabric spine. Color plate by Jan Van Beers. 21 cartoons, each printed twice, once with the caption and once without. No. 8 of a limited edition of 50 on papier de chine. A few small tears at top and bottom of guard holding color plate, a few small irregularities on endpapers, text block near fine..
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Rodney Stone
by Doyle, A. Conan
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Salem, Oregon, United States
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Rodney Stone, A Tale of the Napoleonic Wars by Arthur Conan Doyle. First Edition, copyright 1896 and published 1897 by D. Appleton And Company, New York. Illustrated by Sidney Paget. Used. Exlib. GOOD- CONDITION.Red buckram cloth boards. Gilt titling. Black & White plates Illustrated by Sidney Paget. Frontis and 11 all additional plates are present, in nice shape, and affixed to binding. 408 pages plus adverts. RARE/SCARCE/HARD TO FIND.
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L'Art 1900 Ou Le Style Jules Verne
by Rheims, Maurice
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- very good
- Hardcover
- first
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- Used - Very Good
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- No Dust Jacket
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- Apparent First Edition
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Oak Point, Texas, United States
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€56.80
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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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Ban and Arriere Ban: A Rally Of Fugitive Rhymes
by Lang, Andrew
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- good
- Hardcover
- first
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- First Edition
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Salem, Oregon, United States
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Andrew E. Lang , a rare book of his poetry. Ban and Arriere Ban USED. 1st Edition, 1894, Longman's Green and Co. Deckle edge, tanning. Beveled green boards with gold gilt ornamentation. The Author's name appears in gold at the front lower right.board. . 118 pages. Illustrated by Henry Justice Ford. illustrator of the Fairy Books. Per wiki "Arrière-ban, in French customs, is a general proclamation whereby the king summons to war all his vassals and their vassals. To the Provost of Paris belongs the convoking and commanding of the arrière-ban. In the Medieval usage, arrière-ban denoted a general levy, where all able-bodied males were summoned into arms. List of contents available upon request.: ."Many of the verses of this collection appeared in magazines prior to appearing here". INCLUDES ORIGINAL FIRST EDITION PUBLISHERS STATEMENT, 4 3/8 x 2 3/8: "Messrs Longmans intend this book to be sold to the Public at the advertised price and supply it to the Trade on terms which will not allow discount."…
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Oeuvres Poétiques (Discounted!)
by Madame Émile de Girardin (Delphine Gay)
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- first
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- Used - Very Good
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- First Edition
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San Rafael, California, United States
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Extremely rare volume of poetry and essays by the early 19th century French author, poet and literary figure, Delphine de Girardin née Gay. This small (4.5 in. x 2.75 in.) volume is over 180 years old and is in excellent condition. Quarter bound in green leather and marbled paper. The spine is embossed with gilt scrollwork, title and author. The hinge is tight and the pages slightly yellowed with age, but still in fine, readable condition. Red Silk bookmark is still attached and faded only on the surface outside the book. No internal markings, bookplates or tears to pages. A remarkably preserved book for its age! There are no other similar copies of this vintage for sale on the Web!Un recueil de poèmes très rare de Delphine de Girardin née Gay, écrivaine, poétesse et personnalité littéraire française de la première moitié du 19ème siècle. Ce petit volume (11,4 cm X 6,9 cm) a plus de 180 ans d'âge est dans un état excellent, voire quasi-parfait. Demi-reliure avec cuir vert et papier… Read More
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LA PETITE GITA
by E. Delauney
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- good
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- first
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- Used - Good
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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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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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- Hardcover
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- Used - Very Good
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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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