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Various antiquarian books, including 16th-century books - Day 2

Various antiquarian books, including 16th-century books - Day 2

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385. [AMERICANA] - ANDRIEUX (Georges). Important books and manuscripts relating to the Americas and the War of Independence, original documents on the discovery and colonization of Canada and Louisiana, autograph manuscripts by La Pérouse, Rochambeau, etc. Sale in Paris, Hôtel Drouot, June 18-19, 1934. Paris, s.d. (1934), large in-8, 130 pp. one f. n. ch. table, 438 issues described, with illustrations in the text and 14 plates hors texte, one of which is a fold-out, burgundy half-chagrin, rib

385 - 385. [AMERICANA] - ANDRIEUX (Georges). Important books and manuscripts relating to the Americas and the War of Independence, original documents on the discovery and colonization of Canada and Louisiana, autograph manuscripts by La Pérouse, Rochambeau, etc. Sale in Paris, Hôtel Drouot, June 18-19, 1934. Paris, s.d. (1934), large in-8, 130 pp. one f. n. ch. table, 438 issues described, with illustrations in the text and 14 plates hors texte, one of which is a fold-out, burgundy half-chagrin, rib

Estimate
100 € - 150 €
386. [AMERICANA] - BAYARD (Ferdinand-M.). Voyage dans l'intérieur des États-Unis, à Bath, Winchester, dans la vallée de Shenandoah, etc., etc., pendant l'été de 1791. Second edition. A Paris, chez Batilliot frères, an VI, in-8, brick half-chagrin with corners, ribbed spine (later binding). 150 / 200 € Dull spine.

386 - 386. [AMERICANA] - BAYARD (Ferdinand-M.). Voyage dans l'intérieur des États-Unis, à Bath, Winchester, dans la vallée de Shenandoah, etc., etc., pendant l'été de 1791. Second edition. A Paris, chez Batilliot frères, an VI, in-8, brick half-chagrin with corners, ribbed spine (later binding). 150 / 200 € Dull spine.

Estimate
150 € - 200 €
387. [AMERICANA] - BOSSU (Jean-Bernard). Nouveaux voyages aux Indes occidentales, contenant une relation des différens peuples qui habitent les environs du grand fleuve Saint-Louis, appelé vulgairement le Mississipi ; leur religion ; leur gouvernement ; leurs moeurs ; leurs guerres & leur commerce. Paris, Le Jay, 1768, 2 vol. in-12, XX-244-[4]-264 pp. with two frontispieces and 2 plates engraved by Beurlier after Saint-Aubin, tortoiseshell calf, ornate smooth spine, double gilt fillet fram

387 - 387. [AMERICANA] - BOSSU (Jean-Bernard). Nouveaux voyages aux Indes occidentales, contenant une relation des différens peuples qui habitent les environs du grand fleuve Saint-Louis, appelé vulgairement le Mississipi ; leur religion ; leur gouvernement ; leurs moeurs ; leurs guerres & leur commerce. Paris, Le Jay, 1768, 2 vol. in-12, XX-244-[4]-264 pp. with two frontispieces and 2 plates engraved by Beurlier after Saint-Aubin, tortoiseshell calf, ornate smooth spine, double gilt fillet fram

Result
450 €
388. BOTTA (Carlo). Storia della Guerra Americana. Livorno, Nella Stamperia di Pietro Meucci, 1825, 7 volumes in-8, a fold-out map in volume VII, bradel white half vellum with corners, spines with false ribbons underlined with gilt fillets, covers preserved (modern binding). 250 / 300 € Carlo Botta (1766-1837), an Italian historian, worked in particular on the War of Independence, and his analysis remained a reference throughout the 19th century. The fold-out plate is a detailed map of the th

388 - 388. BOTTA (Carlo). Storia della Guerra Americana. Livorno, Nella Stamperia di Pietro Meucci, 1825, 7 volumes in-8, a fold-out map in volume VII, bradel white half vellum with corners, spines with false ribbons underlined with gilt fillets, covers preserved (modern binding). 250 / 300 € Carlo Botta (1766-1837), an Italian historian, worked in particular on the War of Independence, and his analysis remained a reference throughout the 19th century. The fold-out plate is a detailed map of the th

Estimate
250 € - 300 €
389. [AMERICANA] - BRISSOT (Jacques-Pierre). Nouveau voyage dans les États-Unis de l'Amérique septentrionale fait en 1788. A Paris, chez Buisson, 1791, 3 volumes in-8, marbled fawn basane, smooth spine decorated, lemon edges (period binding). 600 / 800 € Uncommon first edition, complete with folded table. Founder of the Société des amis des Noirs, he traveled to the United States to study ways of emancipating the q populations. He was accompanied by the Genevan financier Étienne Claviè

389 - 389. [AMERICANA] - BRISSOT (Jacques-Pierre). Nouveau voyage dans les États-Unis de l'Amérique septentrionale fait en 1788. A Paris, chez Buisson, 1791, 3 volumes in-8, marbled fawn basane, smooth spine decorated, lemon edges (period binding). 600 / 800 € Uncommon first edition, complete with folded table. Founder of the Société des amis des Noirs, he traveled to the United States to study ways of emancipating the q populations. He was accompanied by the Genevan financier Étienne Claviè

Estimate
600 € - 800 €
390 [AMERICANA] - [BUTEL-DUMONT (Georges Marie)]. Histoire et commerce des colonies angloises, dans l'Amérique septentrionale. Où l'on trouve l'état actuel de leur population, & des détails curieux sur la constitution de leur gouvernement, principalement sur celui de la Nouvelle-Angleterre, de la Pensilvanie, de la Caroline, & de la Géorgie. London, et se vend à Paris, Le Breton, Desaint, Pissot, Lambert, 1755, in-12, XXIV-336 pp, marbled paper Bradel boards, smooth spine decorated

390 - 390 [AMERICANA] - [BUTEL-DUMONT (Georges Marie)]. Histoire et commerce des colonies angloises, dans l'Amérique septentrionale. Où l'on trouve l'état actuel de leur population, & des détails curieux sur la constitution de leur gouvernement, principalement sur celui de la Nouvelle-Angleterre, de la Pensilvanie, de la Caroline, & de la Géorgie. London, et se vend à Paris, Le Breton, Desaint, Pissot, Lambert, 1755, in-12, XXIV-336 pp, marbled paper Bradel boards, smooth spine decorated

Estimate
250 € - 300 €
391. [AMERICANA] - CHASTELLUX (François-Jean, Marquis de). Voyages de M. le marquis de Chastellux dans l'Amérique septentrionale, dans les années 1780, 1781 & 1782. A Paris, chez Prault, imprimeur du Roi, 1786, 2 vol. in-8, 390 pp. and 362 pp., (1) p. errata, half brown basane with corners, spine ribbed, gilt fillets, red edges (period binding). Third edition, the first two being extremely rare. Complete with 2 maps and 3 folded plates. François-Jean de Chastellux was sent to Amer

391 - 391. [AMERICANA] - CHASTELLUX (François-Jean, Marquis de). Voyages de M. le marquis de Chastellux dans l'Amérique septentrionale, dans les années 1780, 1781 & 1782. A Paris, chez Prault, imprimeur du Roi, 1786, 2 vol. in-8, 390 pp. and 362 pp., (1) p. errata, half brown basane with corners, spine ribbed, gilt fillets, red edges (period binding). Third edition, the first two being extremely rare. Complete with 2 maps and 3 folded plates. François-Jean de Chastellux was sent to Amer

Estimate
300 € - 400 €
392. [AMERICANA] - CHEVALIER (Michel). Letters on North America. With a map of the United States of America. Paris, Charles Gosselin, 1836, 2 vols. in-8, [2] ff. n. o.c., XV-470 pp. one f. n. o.c. errata; [2] ff. n. o.c., 528 pp. one folding map out of text, engraved by Bénard, with colored outlines, plum half-chagrin, smooth spine, gilt and cold-stamped fillets (period binding). First edition. Around the same time as Tocqueville, Michel Chevalier made a trip to the United States (1833-18

392 - 392. [AMERICANA] - CHEVALIER (Michel). Letters on North America. With a map of the United States of America. Paris, Charles Gosselin, 1836, 2 vols. in-8, [2] ff. n. o.c., XV-470 pp. one f. n. o.c. errata; [2] ff. n. o.c., 528 pp. one folding map out of text, engraved by Bénard, with colored outlines, plum half-chagrin, smooth spine, gilt and cold-stamped fillets (period binding). First edition. Around the same time as Tocqueville, Michel Chevalier made a trip to the United States (1833-18

Estimate
250 € - 300 €
393. [AMERICANA] - COOPER (Thomas). Intelligence on America. Gathered by Thomas Cooper, ci-devant of Manchester. Translated from the English. With a map. Paris, Maradan, an III - 1795, in-8, XX-292 pp. with a large folding map, half-brown calf, smooth spine decorated (Ateliers Laurenchet). 300 / 350 € The only French translation. This is a collection of letters written by an English emigrant in favor of immigration to the New World.

393 - 393. [AMERICANA] - COOPER (Thomas). Intelligence on America. Gathered by Thomas Cooper, ci-devant of Manchester. Translated from the English. With a map. Paris, Maradan, an III - 1795, in-8, XX-292 pp. with a large folding map, half-brown calf, smooth spine decorated (Ateliers Laurenchet). 300 / 350 € The only French translation. This is a collection of letters written by an English emigrant in favor of immigration to the New World.

Estimate
300 € - 350 €
394. [AMERICANA] - [CRÈVECOEUR (Hector Saint John de)]. Voyage dans la Haute Pensylvanie [sic] et dans l'état de New-York, par un membre adoptif de la Nation Onéida. Translated and published by the author of Lettres d'un Cultivateur Américain. Paris, Maradan, an IX - 1801, 3 vol. in-8, XXXII-427, XIV-434 and XII-410 pp. half brown speckled basane, smooth spine decorated (contemporary binding). First edition of this highly sought-after work. Complete with 14 plates: a portrait, 2 maps, 3 vi

394 - 394. [AMERICANA] - [CRÈVECOEUR (Hector Saint John de)]. Voyage dans la Haute Pensylvanie [sic] et dans l'état de New-York, par un membre adoptif de la Nation Onéida. Translated and published by the author of Lettres d'un Cultivateur Américain. Paris, Maradan, an IX - 1801, 3 vol. in-8, XXXII-427, XIV-434 and XII-410 pp. half brown speckled basane, smooth spine decorated (contemporary binding). First edition of this highly sought-after work. Complete with 14 plates: a portrait, 2 maps, 3 vi

Estimate
1 000 € - 1 200 €
395. [AMERICANA] - GERMAIN (George). Correspondence of Lord G. Germain, with Generals Clinton, Cornwallis & Admirals in the Station of America, with several intercepted letters from General Washington, Marquis de La Fayette & M. de Barras, Chief of Squadron. Translated from the English on the originals published by order of the Chambre des Pairs. Berne, chez la Nouvelle société typographique, 1782, in-8, XVI pp., 304 pp. with 2 folding tables out of text, lacking the portrait of Washin

395 - 395. [AMERICANA] - GERMAIN (George). Correspondence of Lord G. Germain, with Generals Clinton, Cornwallis & Admirals in the Station of America, with several intercepted letters from General Washington, Marquis de La Fayette & M. de Barras, Chief of Squadron. Translated from the English on the originals published by order of the Chambre des Pairs. Berne, chez la Nouvelle société typographique, 1782, in-8, XVI pp., 304 pp. with 2 folding tables out of text, lacking the portrait of Washin

Estimate
150 € - 200 €
396. [AMERICANA] - HALL (Basil). Extracts from a Journal written on the coasts of Chili, Peru, and Mexico, in the year 1820, 1821, 1822. Edinburgh, Archibald Constable and Co, 1824, 2 volumes small in-8, XVIII-372 pp. and XI-288-65 pp. flamed fawn basane, smooth spine decorated (period binding). Second edition. Folded map. A good copy. Ex-libris Frederick William Halppenny. Some wear to boards.

396 - 396. [AMERICANA] - HALL (Basil). Extracts from a Journal written on the coasts of Chili, Peru, and Mexico, in the year 1820, 1821, 1822. Edinburgh, Archibald Constable and Co, 1824, 2 volumes small in-8, XVIII-372 pp. and XI-288-65 pp. flamed fawn basane, smooth spine decorated (period binding). Second edition. Folded map. A good copy. Ex-libris Frederick William Halppenny. Some wear to boards.

Estimate
150 € - 200 €
397. [AMERICANA] - HALL (Basil). Travels in North America in the years 1827 and 1828. Edinburgh, Cadell and Co, 1829, 3 volumes in-8, IV-II-421 pp, II-432 pp and VII-436 pp, green half-chagrin with corners, ornate ribbed spine, marbled edges (period binding). First edition. Map and folded table. A good copy. Spine faded.

397 - 397. [AMERICANA] - HALL (Basil). Travels in North America in the years 1827 and 1828. Edinburgh, Cadell and Co, 1829, 3 volumes in-8, IV-II-421 pp, II-432 pp and VII-436 pp, green half-chagrin with corners, ornate ribbed spine, marbled edges (period binding). First edition. Map and folded table. A good copy. Spine faded.

Result
150 €
398. [AMERICANA] - HILLIARD D'AUBERTEUIL (Michel-René). Essais historiques et politiques sur les Anglo-Américains. Bruxelles, s.n., Paris, chez l'auteur, 1781 - 1782, 4 parts in 2 vols. in-8, xvj pp., 198 pp., xij pp., pp. 199-441, with jump in figures from 230 to 239; xij pp., 208 pp., xiv pp, pp. 209-436, without plates and maps, marbled fawn calf, smooth spines with partitions and fleurons, title and giblets in bottle, triple gilt fillet on covers, gilt edges, gilt cross-hatching on back co

398 - 398. [AMERICANA] - HILLIARD D'AUBERTEUIL (Michel-René). Essais historiques et politiques sur les Anglo-Américains. Bruxelles, s.n., Paris, chez l'auteur, 1781 - 1782, 4 parts in 2 vols. in-8, xvj pp., 198 pp., xij pp., pp. 199-441, with jump in figures from 230 to 239; xij pp., 208 pp., xiv pp, pp. 209-436, without plates and maps, marbled fawn calf, smooth spines with partitions and fleurons, title and giblets in bottle, triple gilt fillet on covers, gilt edges, gilt cross-hatching on back co

Estimate
300 € - 350 €
399. [AMERICANA] - JOLY DE SAINT-VALLIER. Histoire raisonnée des opérations militaires et politiques de la dernière guerre, suivie d'observations sur la révolution qui est arrivée dans les moeurs & sur celle qui est sur le point d'arriver dans la constitution d'Angleterre. Liège, 1783, in-8, XII-236 pp. paperback in modern blue paper covers. Uncommon first edition. The work attempts an assessment of the American War of Independence and the repercussions of the military and political

399 - 399. [AMERICANA] - JOLY DE SAINT-VALLIER. Histoire raisonnée des opérations militaires et politiques de la dernière guerre, suivie d'observations sur la révolution qui est arrivée dans les moeurs & sur celle qui est sur le point d'arriver dans la constitution d'Angleterre. Liège, 1783, in-8, XII-236 pp. paperback in modern blue paper covers. Uncommon first edition. The work attempts an assessment of the American War of Independence and the repercussions of the military and political

Estimate
100 € - 150 €
400 [AMERICANA] - [LIVINGSTON (William)]. Examen du gouvernement d'Angleterre, comparé aux institutions des Etats-Unis, Où l'on réfute quelques assertions contenues dans l'ouvrage de M. Adams, intitulé : Apologie des constitutions des Etats-Unis d'Amérique, & dans celui de M. Delolme, intitulé : De la Constitution d'Angleterre. By a farmer from New-Jersey. Translated from the English, & with notes. London-Paris, Froullé, 1789, in-8, VIII-291 pp. half calf, smooth spine decorated (

400 - 400 [AMERICANA] - [LIVINGSTON (William)]. Examen du gouvernement d'Angleterre, comparé aux institutions des Etats-Unis, Où l'on réfute quelques assertions contenues dans l'ouvrage de M. Adams, intitulé : Apologie des constitutions des Etats-Unis d'Amérique, & dans celui de M. Delolme, intitulé : De la Constitution d'Angleterre. By a farmer from New-Jersey. Translated from the English, & with notes. London-Paris, Froullé, 1789, in-8, VIII-291 pp. half calf, smooth spine decorated (

Estimate
300 € - 350 €
401. [AMERICANA] - [MAZZEI (Filippo)]. Recherches historiques et politiques sur les États-Unis de l'Amérique Septentrionale [Historical and political researches on the United States of North America], which deals with the establishment of the thirteen Colonies, their relations & dissensions with Great Britain, their governments before & after the Revolution, &c. By a citizen of Virginia. Avec quatre lettres d'un bourgeois de New-Heaven sur l'unité de la législation. À Colle et �

401 - 401. [AMERICANA] - [MAZZEI (Filippo)]. Recherches historiques et politiques sur les États-Unis de l'Amérique Septentrionale [Historical and political researches on the United States of North America], which deals with the establishment of the thirteen Colonies, their relations & dissensions with Great Britain, their governments before & after the Revolution, &c. By a citizen of Virginia. Avec quatre lettres d'un bourgeois de New-Heaven sur l'unité de la législation. À Colle et �

Estimate
600 € - 800 €
402. [AMERICANA] - [PAUW (Cornelius de)]. Recherches philosophiques sur les Américains, ou Mémoires intéressants pour servir à l'histoire de l'espèce humaine. By M. de P**. A Berlin, chez George Jacques Decker, 1770, 3 volumes in 2 vols. in-12, half brown basane with corners, spine ribbed and decorated, red edges (period binding). First edition, all volumes with correct dates. Some wear to covers and corners.

402 - 402. [AMERICANA] - [PAUW (Cornelius de)]. Recherches philosophiques sur les Américains, ou Mémoires intéressants pour servir à l'histoire de l'espèce humaine. By M. de P**. A Berlin, chez George Jacques Decker, 1770, 3 volumes in 2 vols. in-12, half brown basane with corners, spine ribbed and decorated, red edges (period binding). First edition, all volumes with correct dates. Some wear to covers and corners.

Estimate
250 € - 300 €
403. [AMERICANA] - RAYNAL (Guillaume-Thomas). Histoire philosophique et politique des établissemens et du commerce des Européens dans les deux Indes. Genève, Jean-Léonard Pellet, 1780, 5 strong vol. in-4, XVI-742, [4]-VIII-486, XV-629 and [4]-VIII-770-[2] pp, with 5 engraved frontispieces, including a portrait of Raynal [text volumes], and [4]-28 pp. of text, with 50 engraved maps (mostly double-page), and 23 tables, mostly folding [atlas volume], spotted tawny calf, ornate ribbed spine, red

403 - 403. [AMERICANA] - RAYNAL (Guillaume-Thomas). Histoire philosophique et politique des établissemens et du commerce des Européens dans les deux Indes. Genève, Jean-Léonard Pellet, 1780, 5 strong vol. in-4, XVI-742, [4]-VIII-486, XV-629 and [4]-VIII-770-[2] pp, with 5 engraved frontispieces, including a portrait of Raynal [text volumes], and [4]-28 pp. of text, with 50 engraved maps (mostly double-page), and 23 tables, mostly folding [atlas volume], spotted tawny calf, ornate ribbed spine, red

Estimate
1 000 € - 1 200 €
404. [AMERICANA] - RAYNAL (Guillaume-Thomas). Revolution in America. London, 1781, in-12, VIII-173-[3] pp. half tan basane with vellum corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt garlands, yellow edges (period binding). Followed by : [FRANKLIN (Benjamin)]. La Science du bonhomme Richard, moyen facile de payer les impôts, translated from the English, fourth edition. A Philadelphie, se vend à Avignon, chez J. Guichard, 1779, 151 pp. Interrogation of Mr. Franklin before the House of Commons. Cons

404 - 404. [AMERICANA] - RAYNAL (Guillaume-Thomas). Revolution in America. London, 1781, in-12, VIII-173-[3] pp. half tan basane with vellum corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt garlands, yellow edges (period binding). Followed by : [FRANKLIN (Benjamin)]. La Science du bonhomme Richard, moyen facile de payer les impôts, translated from the English, fourth edition. A Philadelphie, se vend à Avignon, chez J. Guichard, 1779, 151 pp. Interrogation of Mr. Franklin before the House of Commons. Cons

Estimate
150 € - 200 €
405. [AMERICANA] - ROBIN (Charles-César). Nouveau voyage dans l'Amérique septentrionale, en l'année 1781; et campagne de l'armée de M. le comte de Rochambeau. Philadelphia-Paris, Moutard, 1783, in-8, VIII-224 pp. paperback, blue paper cover, handwritten title label. Second edition published immediately after the first (1782). Abbé Robin had been attached to Rochambeau's army as chaplain on the recommendation of Benjamin Franklin.

405 - 405. [AMERICANA] - ROBIN (Charles-César). Nouveau voyage dans l'Amérique septentrionale, en l'année 1781; et campagne de l'armée de M. le comte de Rochambeau. Philadelphia-Paris, Moutard, 1783, in-8, VIII-224 pp. paperback, blue paper cover, handwritten title label. Second edition published immediately after the first (1782). Abbé Robin had been attached to Rochambeau's army as chaplain on the recommendation of Benjamin Franklin.

Estimate
250 € - 300 €
406. [AMERICANA] - ROQUEFEUIL (Camille de). Journal d'un voyage autour du monde, pendant les années 1816, 1817, 1818 et 1819. Paris, Ponthieu, Lesage, Gide fils, 1823, 2 vols. in-8, l-344 pp. ; [2] ff. n. ch., 407 pp. with 2 large folding maps out of text, fawn half-basin, smooth spines decorated with gilt fillets and fleurons, cherry and green title-pieces, lemon edges (period binding). Rare first edition. A very important account of the Marquesas Islands and California, the first descriptio

406 - 406. [AMERICANA] - ROQUEFEUIL (Camille de). Journal d'un voyage autour du monde, pendant les années 1816, 1817, 1818 et 1819. Paris, Ponthieu, Lesage, Gide fils, 1823, 2 vols. in-8, l-344 pp. ; [2] ff. n. ch., 407 pp. with 2 large folding maps out of text, fawn half-basin, smooth spines decorated with gilt fillets and fleurons, cherry and green title-pieces, lemon edges (period binding). Rare first edition. A very important account of the Marquesas Islands and California, the first descriptio

Estimate
5 000 € - 6 000 €
406. BIS. SCOTT (Job). Journal of the life, travels and Gospel labours of that faithful servant and minister of Christ, Job Scott. New York, Isaac Collins, 1797, in-12, xii pp. one f. n. ch. table, 360 pp. half black basane, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets (modern binding). {237723} Extremely rare first edition. Job Scott (1751-1793) was a Quaker missionary born in Providence (Rhode Island): he first travelled through the states of North America (Massachussets, Vermont, Georgia, North

406-1 - 406. BIS. SCOTT (Job). Journal of the life, travels and Gospel labours of that faithful servant and minister of Christ, Job Scott. New York, Isaac Collins, 1797, in-12, xii pp. one f. n. ch. table, 360 pp. half black basane, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets (modern binding). {237723} Extremely rare first edition. Job Scott (1751-1793) was a Quaker missionary born in Providence (Rhode Island): he first travelled through the states of North America (Massachussets, Vermont, Georgia, North

Estimate
100 € - 120 €
407. [AMERICANA] - [SHEBBEARE (John)]. Le Peuple juge, or considerations on which the English people may decide whether the Letter attributed in the Précis des faits to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland, is really from that Prince. Translated literally from the English. S.l., 1756, in-12, VIII-160 pp. in blond marbled calf, ribbed spine decorated with gilt fleurons, red edges (period binding). Hardback: - Le Peuple Instruit, ou les alliances dans lesquelles les ministres de la Grande-Br

407 - 407. [AMERICANA] - [SHEBBEARE (John)]. Le Peuple juge, or considerations on which the English people may decide whether the Letter attributed in the Précis des faits to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland, is really from that Prince. Translated literally from the English. S.l., 1756, in-12, VIII-160 pp. in blond marbled calf, ribbed spine decorated with gilt fleurons, red edges (period binding). Hardback: - Le Peuple Instruit, ou les alliances dans lesquelles les ministres de la Grande-Br

Estimate
400 € - 500 €
408. [AMERICANA] - SHEFFIELD (John Baker Holroyd). Observations on American trade. A Rouen, Imprimerie de la Dame Besongne, 1789, in-4, [III]-VI- 230 pp. 24 pp. 231 to 238 (tables), 18 ff. of tables including 8 folded, bradel blue paper boards (period binding). First French edition. In the aftermath of American Independence, Lord Sheffield draws up a precise, quantified picture of American production and exports. Freckling, missing spine, corners and binding edges.

408 - 408. [AMERICANA] - SHEFFIELD (John Baker Holroyd). Observations on American trade. A Rouen, Imprimerie de la Dame Besongne, 1789, in-4, [III]-VI- 230 pp. 24 pp. 231 to 238 (tables), 18 ff. of tables including 8 folded, bradel blue paper boards (period binding). First French edition. In the aftermath of American Independence, Lord Sheffield draws up a precise, quantified picture of American production and exports. Freckling, missing spine, corners and binding edges.

Estimate
300 € - 400 €
409. [AMERICANA] - SMYTH (John Ferdinand Dalziel). Voyage dans les Etats-Unis de l'Amérique, fait en 1784; contenant une description de sa situation présente, de sa population, agriculture, commerce, coutumes et moeurs de ses habitans, des nations indiennes, et des principales villes et rivières, avec quelques anecdotes sur plusieurs membres du Congrès et officiers généraux de l'armée américaine. Translated from the English by M. de B.... [Charles-Paul-Nicolas Barentin de Montchal]. Pari

409 - 409. [AMERICANA] - SMYTH (John Ferdinand Dalziel). Voyage dans les Etats-Unis de l'Amérique, fait en 1784; contenant une description de sa situation présente, de sa population, agriculture, commerce, coutumes et moeurs de ses habitans, des nations indiennes, et des principales villes et rivières, avec quelques anecdotes sur plusieurs membres du Congrès et officiers généraux de l'armée américaine. Translated from the English by M. de B.... [Charles-Paul-Nicolas Barentin de Montchal]. Pari

Estimate
300 € - 400 €
410 [AMERICANA] - SPRING (Gardiner). Memoirs of the Rev. Samuel J. Mills, late missionary to the south western section of the United States, and agent of the American colonization society, deputed to explore the coast of Africa. New York, J. Seymour, 1820, in-8, [2] ff. n. ch., pp. 9-247, modest marbled fawn basane, smooth spine rebound in modern period, title page preserved (period binding). Very rare first edition. The collation is in accordance with Sabin's notice. A native of Connecticut,

410 - 410 [AMERICANA] - SPRING (Gardiner). Memoirs of the Rev. Samuel J. Mills, late missionary to the south western section of the United States, and agent of the American colonization society, deputed to explore the coast of Africa. New York, J. Seymour, 1820, in-8, [2] ff. n. ch., pp. 9-247, modest marbled fawn basane, smooth spine rebound in modern period, title page preserved (period binding). Very rare first edition. The collation is in accordance with Sabin's notice. A native of Connecticut,

Estimate
150 € - 200 €
411. [AMERICANA] - WALTON (William). An exposé on the dissentions of Spanish America, containing an account of the origin and progress of those fatal differences, which have bathed that country, in blood and anarchy (...). Intended as a means to induce the mediatory interference of Great Britain, in order to put an end to a destructive civil war, and to establish permanent quiet and prosperity, on a basis consistent with the dignity of Spain, and the interests of the world. Respectfully address

411 - 411. [AMERICANA] - WALTON (William). An exposé on the dissentions of Spanish America, containing an account of the origin and progress of those fatal differences, which have bathed that country, in blood and anarchy (...). Intended as a means to induce the mediatory interference of Great Britain, in order to put an end to a destructive civil war, and to establish permanent quiet and prosperity, on a basis consistent with the dignity of Spain, and the interests of the world. Respectfully address

Estimate
400 € - 500 €
412. [AMERICANA] - WARDEN (David Bailie). Description statistique, historique et politique des Etats-Unis de l'Amérique septentrionale, depuis l'époque des premiers établissemens jusqu'à nos jours. Edition translated from that of England, with a new and general map of the United States, by M. Tardieu; a plan of the District of Columbia, and a view of the Capitol. Paris, Rey et Gravier, 1820, 5 vol. in-8, LXXXII-537, XI-528, XII-581, XIII-718 and XV-660 pp. with five folding plates, including

412 - 412. [AMERICANA] - WARDEN (David Bailie). Description statistique, historique et politique des Etats-Unis de l'Amérique septentrionale, depuis l'époque des premiers établissemens jusqu'à nos jours. Edition translated from that of England, with a new and general map of the United States, by M. Tardieu; a plan of the District of Columbia, and a view of the Capitol. Paris, Rey et Gravier, 1820, 5 vol. in-8, LXXXII-537, XI-528, XII-581, XIII-718 and XV-660 pp. with five folding plates, including

Result
200 €
413. ARBOUSSET and DAUMAS. Relation d'un voyage d'exploration au nord-est de la colonie du Cap de Bonne-Espérance, entrepris dans les mois de mars, avril et mai 1836. Paris. Arthus Bertrand, Delay, Maison des missions évangéliques. 1842, in-8, lx, [ii], 620p. half eggplant basane, smooth spine decorated (period binding). First edition illustrated with 11 tinted lithographs and a fold-out frontispiece map. Some foxing. Pages 66 to 79 are bound out of order, but the book is complete. Spin

413 - 413. ARBOUSSET and DAUMAS. Relation d'un voyage d'exploration au nord-est de la colonie du Cap de Bonne-Espérance, entrepris dans les mois de mars, avril et mai 1836. Paris. Arthus Bertrand, Delay, Maison des missions évangéliques. 1842, in-8, lx, [ii], 620p. half eggplant basane, smooth spine decorated (period binding). First edition illustrated with 11 tinted lithographs and a fold-out frontispiece map. Some foxing. Pages 66 to 79 are bound out of order, but the book is complete. Spin

Estimate
300 € - 350 €
414 (ARNAULD. Antoine and NICOLE. Pierre). La Perpetuité de la Foy de l'Eglise catholique touchant l'Eucharistie, défendue contre le Livre du sieur Claude, Ministre de Charenton. Paris. Charles Savreux. 1669, in-4, (74) pp. 970 pp. 172 pp. 86 pp. (12 pp.), speckled brown calf, spine ribbed and decorated (period binding). Important edition, with additions, of a response to the book by the Protestant minister Claude, who had himself attacked a work by the Jansenist Aubertin. Covers damaged, s

414 - 414 (ARNAULD. Antoine and NICOLE. Pierre). La Perpetuité de la Foy de l'Eglise catholique touchant l'Eucharistie, défendue contre le Livre du sieur Claude, Ministre de Charenton. Paris. Charles Savreux. 1669, in-4, (74) pp. 970 pp. 172 pp. 86 pp. (12 pp.), speckled brown calf, spine ribbed and decorated (period binding). Important edition, with additions, of a response to the book by the Protestant minister Claude, who had himself attacked a work by the Jansenist Aubertin. Covers damaged, s

Estimate
120 € - 150 €
415. [ARTS et METIERS] - Dictionnaire raisonné universel des Arts et Métiers, contenant l'histoire, la description, la police des fabriques et manufactures de France & des pays étranges. New edition. Revue et mis en ordre par M. l'abbé Jaubert. A Paris, chez P. Fr. Didot jeune, 1773, 4 volumes in-12, fawn basane, ribbed spine, red edges (period binding). 3 folded plates relating to printing (volume 2). Binding defects (worn corners, spines and headpieces, beginning of split at some spi

415 - 415. [ARTS et METIERS] - Dictionnaire raisonné universel des Arts et Métiers, contenant l'histoire, la description, la police des fabriques et manufactures de France & des pays étranges. New edition. Revue et mis en ordre par M. l'abbé Jaubert. A Paris, chez P. Fr. Didot jeune, 1773, 4 volumes in-12, fawn basane, ribbed spine, red edges (period binding). 3 folded plates relating to printing (volume 2). Binding defects (worn corners, spines and headpieces, beginning of split at some spi

Estimate
150 € - 200 €
416. [BALBANI (Père André-Christophe)]. Appel à la raison des écrits et libellés publiés par la passion contre les jésuites de France. Brussels. Vandenberghen. 1762, 2 parts in 1 volume in-12, IV-228 pp. and 232 pp. in brown basane, spine ribbed and decorated (period binding). Corrected and enlarged second edition of this eloquent plea in favor of the Jesuits, in which Balbani expounds the principles that guided Ignatius Loyola; from page 62 of Part 1, the author deals with Jesui

416 - 416. [BALBANI (Père André-Christophe)]. Appel à la raison des écrits et libellés publiés par la passion contre les jésuites de France. Brussels. Vandenberghen. 1762, 2 parts in 1 volume in-12, IV-228 pp. and 232 pp. in brown basane, spine ribbed and decorated (period binding). Corrected and enlarged second edition of this eloquent plea in favor of the Jesuits, in which Balbani expounds the principles that guided Ignatius Loyola; from page 62 of Part 1, the author deals with Jesui

Result
40 €
417. BARON (Michel). Les OEuvres. Paris. Pierre Ribou. 1704, in-12, (3) ff. 56 pp. and 179 pp. ; (1) p., (5) ff. 144 pp. - (4) ff. 97 pp. and (3) pp, red morocco, triple gilded fillet framing the covers, ornate ribbed spine, gilded edges, gilded interior roulette (Hardy). Collection of 4 plays, each with its own title page in addition to the title page that unites them: - Les enlèvements. Paris. Thomas Guillain. 1686. - La Coquette et la fausse prude. Paris. Thomas Guillain. 1687. -

417 - 417. BARON (Michel). Les OEuvres. Paris. Pierre Ribou. 1704, in-12, (3) ff. 56 pp. and 179 pp. ; (1) p., (5) ff. 144 pp. - (4) ff. 97 pp. and (3) pp, red morocco, triple gilded fillet framing the covers, ornate ribbed spine, gilded edges, gilded interior roulette (Hardy). Collection of 4 plays, each with its own title page in addition to the title page that unites them: - Les enlèvements. Paris. Thomas Guillain. 1686. - La Coquette et la fausse prude. Paris. Thomas Guillain. 1687. -

Estimate
300 € - 350 €
418. [BASSET DES ROSIERS. Gilles.] L'Anti-Venus physique, première partie, ou critique de la dissertation sur l'origine des Hommes et des Animaux suivi de la seconde partie La critique de la dissertation sur l'origine des Noirs. S.l.1746. 2 parts in 1 volume, in-12, 144 pp, (1) f., 145-219 pp, spotted calf, ornate ribbed spine (period binding). First edition. This work is a biting critique of Maupertuis' Venus physique, published in 1745, dealing with heredity and reproduction. The second pa

418 - 418. [BASSET DES ROSIERS. Gilles.] L'Anti-Venus physique, première partie, ou critique de la dissertation sur l'origine des Hommes et des Animaux suivi de la seconde partie La critique de la dissertation sur l'origine des Noirs. S.l.1746. 2 parts in 1 volume, in-12, 144 pp, (1) f., 145-219 pp, spotted calf, ornate ribbed spine (period binding). First edition. This work is a biting critique of Maupertuis' Venus physique, published in 1745, dealing with heredity and reproduction. The second pa

Estimate
180 € - 200 €
419. [BATTEUX (Charles.)]. Les Beaux-arts réduits à un même principe. Paris. Durand. 1747, in-12, (3) ff, XIII pp; (5) pp, 307 pp, (15) pp, brown calf, ornate ribbed spine (period binding). Illustrated with a frontispiece and 4 vignettes by Charles Eisen. Binding rubbed, upper jaws cracked.

419 - 419. [BATTEUX (Charles.)]. Les Beaux-arts réduits à un même principe. Paris. Durand. 1747, in-12, (3) ff, XIII pp; (5) pp, 307 pp, (15) pp, brown calf, ornate ribbed spine (period binding). Illustrated with a frontispiece and 4 vignettes by Charles Eisen. Binding rubbed, upper jaws cracked.

Estimate
50 € - 80 €
420 [BAYLE (Pierre)]. Supplement to the philosophical commentary on these words of Jesus Christ. Contrain-les d'entrer. Hambourg. Thomas Litwell. 1688, 2 works in 1 volume in-12, (34) ff, 395 pp, (1) p white vellum, title in old hand ink on spine (contemporary binding). Followed by [JURIEU (Pierre)]. Des droits de deux souverains en matière de religion, la conscience et le Princecontre un livre intitulé Commentaire philosophique sur ces paroles de Jésus ChristRotterdam. Henri de Graef. 1687

420 - 420 [BAYLE (Pierre)]. Supplement to the philosophical commentary on these words of Jesus Christ. Contrain-les d'entrer. Hambourg. Thomas Litwell. 1688, 2 works in 1 volume in-12, (34) ff, 395 pp, (1) p white vellum, title in old hand ink on spine (contemporary binding). Followed by [JURIEU (Pierre)]. Des droits de deux souverains en matière de religion, la conscience et le Princecontre un livre intitulé Commentaire philosophique sur ces paroles de Jésus ChristRotterdam. Henri de Graef. 1687

Result
200 €
421. BÉLIDOR (Bernard Forest de). Architecture hydraulique, ou l'art de conduire, d'élever et de ménager les Eaux. Paris. Jombert, Barrois et Didot. 1782 - 1790. 2 parts in 4 volumes in-4, half havane calf with small corners, spine ribbed and decorated (period binding). Second edition illustrated with 2 frontispieces by Rigaud and 219 folding plates. This famous treatise by Bélidor, published between 1737 and 1753, brings together in 4 volumes the essentials of 18th-century knowledge of hy

421 - 421. BÉLIDOR (Bernard Forest de). Architecture hydraulique, ou l'art de conduire, d'élever et de ménager les Eaux. Paris. Jombert, Barrois et Didot. 1782 - 1790. 2 parts in 4 volumes in-4, half havane calf with small corners, spine ribbed and decorated (period binding). Second edition illustrated with 2 frontispieces by Rigaud and 219 folding plates. This famous treatise by Bélidor, published between 1737 and 1753, brings together in 4 volumes the essentials of 18th-century knowledge of hy

Estimate
1 500 € - 1 800 €
422. BERESFORD (James). Les Misères de la vie humaine, ou les Gémissmens et soupirs exhalés au milieu des fêtes, des spectacles, des bals et des concerts. Translation from English, on the eighth edition, by T.-P. Bertin. Paris, Chaumerot, 2 volumes in-8, VI-(1)-383 pp. and 378 pp. with folded frontispiece in each volume, midnight blue half-maroquin, ribbed spine, marbled head, monogram at foot (late 19th century binding). French first edition. The two engravings show Les Misères personnif

422 - 422. BERESFORD (James). Les Misères de la vie humaine, ou les Gémissmens et soupirs exhalés au milieu des fêtes, des spectacles, des bals et des concerts. Translation from English, on the eighth edition, by T.-P. Bertin. Paris, Chaumerot, 2 volumes in-8, VI-(1)-383 pp. and 378 pp. with folded frontispiece in each volume, midnight blue half-maroquin, ribbed spine, marbled head, monogram at foot (late 19th century binding). French first edition. The two engravings show Les Misères personnif

Estimate
150 € - 200 €
423. BERNARDIN DE PARIS (Father). The nun in her cloister. Paris. Denys Thierry. 1678, (32) pp, 444 pp, (4) pp.in-8, speckled basane, ornate ribbed spine (period binding). Rare work for nuns, presenting an angelic image of cloistered life. On the front flyleaf, old handwritten bookplate crossed out "Sr Ste Honorine". Small infrapaginal tear on title, not serious. Some foxing. Upper spine rubbed.

423 - 423. BERNARDIN DE PARIS (Father). The nun in her cloister. Paris. Denys Thierry. 1678, (32) pp, 444 pp, (4) pp.in-8, speckled basane, ornate ribbed spine (period binding). Rare work for nuns, presenting an angelic image of cloistered life. On the front flyleaf, old handwritten bookplate crossed out "Sr Ste Honorine". Small infrapaginal tear on title, not serious. Some foxing. Upper spine rubbed.

Estimate
150 € - 180 €
424. [BERTRAND (Jean-Baptiste)]. Relation historique de la peste de Marseille. Cologne, Pierre Marteau, 1721, in-12, [7] ff. n. ch. (title, preface, table of chapters), [502] pp. miscalculated 512, one f. n. ch. errata, granulated brown basane, ribbed spine, speckled edges (period binding). Rare first edition. Jean-Baptiste Bertrand (1670-1752), a graduate of the Montpellier Faculty of Medicine, settled in Marseille in 1707 and played an important role during the famous plague of 1720. Paper

424 - 424. [BERTRAND (Jean-Baptiste)]. Relation historique de la peste de Marseille. Cologne, Pierre Marteau, 1721, in-12, [7] ff. n. ch. (title, preface, table of chapters), [502] pp. miscalculated 512, one f. n. ch. errata, granulated brown basane, ribbed spine, speckled edges (period binding). Rare first edition. Jean-Baptiste Bertrand (1670-1752), a graduate of the Montpellier Faculty of Medicine, settled in Marseille in 1707 and played an important role during the famous plague of 1720. Paper

Result
230 €
425. BIANCHI-GIOVINI (Aurelio). Esame critico degli atti e documenti relativi alla favola della papessa Giovanna. Torino. Luigi Arnaldi. 1849. in-8, full violet morocco, gilded coat of arms at center of boards, ribbed spine, inner gilded border (period binding). Italian edition of this critical examination of acts and documents relating to the history of Joan the Papess. With the coat of arms of Joachim Gomez de la Cortina, Marquis de Morante. Ex-libris Bibliotheca Cortina. Spine and extrem

425 - 425. BIANCHI-GIOVINI (Aurelio). Esame critico degli atti e documenti relativi alla favola della papessa Giovanna. Torino. Luigi Arnaldi. 1849. in-8, full violet morocco, gilded coat of arms at center of boards, ribbed spine, inner gilded border (period binding). Italian edition of this critical examination of acts and documents relating to the history of Joan the Papess. With the coat of arms of Joachim Gomez de la Cortina, Marquis de Morante. Ex-libris Bibliotheca Cortina. Spine and extrem

Result
220 €
426. BLONDEL SAINT-AUBIN (Guillaume). The true art of sailing through the reduction quarter. Au Havre de Grâce. Faure. 1783, in-8, 172 pp, full vellum, handwritten title on upper cover (contemporary binding). Last edition, revised, corrected and enlarged, illustrated with several diagrams and tables in text. Some pages printed on blue paper. Handwritten inscription dated June 12, 1812 on lower flyleaf. Some foxing. Binding stained.

426 - 426. BLONDEL SAINT-AUBIN (Guillaume). The true art of sailing through the reduction quarter. Au Havre de Grâce. Faure. 1783, in-8, 172 pp, full vellum, handwritten title on upper cover (contemporary binding). Last edition, revised, corrected and enlarged, illustrated with several diagrams and tables in text. Some pages printed on blue paper. Handwritten inscription dated June 12, 1812 on lower flyleaf. Some foxing. Binding stained.

Result
250 €
427. BOISTE. L'Univers, narration épique; suivie de Notes et Observations sur le système de Newton. Paris. Imprimerie de l'auteur. An XII - 1804. 2 volumes in-8, 378 pp. ; 495 pp. full speckled basane, ornate smooth spines (period binding). Second edition illustrated with 6 full-page engravings after Raphael, Poussin, Le Barbier and Fuessli. Armorial bookplate of Count Charles Corbeau de Saint-Albin, founder of the newspaper "L'Indépendant", which became "Le Constitutionnel". A friend of D

427 - 427. BOISTE. L'Univers, narration épique; suivie de Notes et Observations sur le système de Newton. Paris. Imprimerie de l'auteur. An XII - 1804. 2 volumes in-8, 378 pp. ; 495 pp. full speckled basane, ornate smooth spines (period binding). Second edition illustrated with 6 full-page engravings after Raphael, Poussin, Le Barbier and Fuessli. Armorial bookplate of Count Charles Corbeau de Saint-Albin, founder of the newspaper "L'Indépendant", which became "Le Constitutionnel". A friend of D

Estimate
100 € - 120 €
428. BOSWELL (James). An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island ; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli ; illustrated with a new and accurate map of Corsica. The second edition. Glasgow, Edward & Charles Dilly, 1768, in-8, xxi pp. one f. n. ch. table, 384 pp. one folding map, brown basane, ribbed spine (period binding). Uncommon first edition Complete with folded map. Binding a little rubbed.

428 - 428. BOSWELL (James). An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island ; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli ; illustrated with a new and accurate map of Corsica. The second edition. Glasgow, Edward & Charles Dilly, 1768, in-8, xxi pp. one f. n. ch. table, 384 pp. one folding map, brown basane, ribbed spine (period binding). Uncommon first edition Complete with folded map. Binding a little rubbed.

Result
350 €
429. BOUCHET (Jean). Les Annales d'Aquitaine. Faicts et gestes en sommaire des Roys de France et d'Angleterre, pays de Naples et de Milan. Poictiers. Abraham Mounin. 1644. fort in folio, marbled basane stamped on both covers with the unidentified arms of an archbishop, ornate ribbed spine, gilt roulette framing the covers (period binding). Important work containing, following Jean Bouchet's Annales, the following pieces with separate title pages: LA HAYE. Jean de : Les mémoires et reche

429 - 429. BOUCHET (Jean). Les Annales d'Aquitaine. Faicts et gestes en sommaire des Roys de France et d'Angleterre, pays de Naples et de Milan. Poictiers. Abraham Mounin. 1644. fort in folio, marbled basane stamped on both covers with the unidentified arms of an archbishop, ornate ribbed spine, gilt roulette framing the covers (period binding). Important work containing, following Jean Bouchet's Annales, the following pieces with separate title pages: LA HAYE. Jean de : Les mémoires et reche

Estimate
350 € - 400 €

430 - 430 [Général BOULANGER]. Important set of 15 pieces on General Boulanger. Important set of 15 pieces on General Boulanger (1837-1891) and Boulangisme dating from 1886 to 1891. Beautiful collection of ephemera. Minor scattered foxing. Traces of folding.

Estimate
200 € - 250 €
431. BOURDIGNÉ (Jehan de). Chronicles of Anjou and Maine. Angers. Cosnier et Lachèse. 1842. 2 volumes large in-8, green half-chagrin, spines decorated (period binding). New annotated edition of the famous Chroniques by the first historian of Anjou, Jehan de Bourdigné, who died in Angers in 1547. Scattered foxing. Spine faded.

431 - 431. BOURDIGNÉ (Jehan de). Chronicles of Anjou and Maine. Angers. Cosnier et Lachèse. 1842. 2 volumes large in-8, green half-chagrin, spines decorated (period binding). New annotated edition of the famous Chroniques by the first historian of Anjou, Jehan de Bourdigné, who died in Angers in 1547. Scattered foxing. Spine faded.

Estimate
100 € - 120 €
432. [BREMOND S.]. Histoire de l'heureux esclave, nouvelle. Joute la copie imprimé (sic) à Cologne, 1678. in-12, 302 pp, spotted glazed calf, ornate ribbed spine (period binding). Very rare (and captivating!) orientalist romance. Pronounced brown spots. Angular tear without missing text, pages 161 - 162. Binding rubbed and stained on second board.

432 - 432. [BREMOND S.]. Histoire de l'heureux esclave, nouvelle. Joute la copie imprimé (sic) à Cologne, 1678. in-12, 302 pp, spotted glazed calf, ornate ribbed spine (period binding). Very rare (and captivating!) orientalist romance. Pronounced brown spots. Angular tear without missing text, pages 161 - 162. Binding rubbed and stained on second board.

Estimate
200 € - 250 €
433. BROGLIE (Prince Maurice de). Respectful complaint addressed to LL. MM. les Empereurs d'Autriche et de Russie, et à S. M. le Roi de Prusse, relativement à l'état des Affaires religieuses en Belgique. Paris. Beaucé-Rusand & Lyon. Rusand. 1819. 166 pp. in-8, havana half-maroquin, smooth spine decorated (period binding). First edition. Ex-libris Prince A. de Broglie. Binding rubbed and faded, lower headband missing.

433 - 433. BROGLIE (Prince Maurice de). Respectful complaint addressed to LL. MM. les Empereurs d'Autriche et de Russie, et à S. M. le Roi de Prusse, relativement à l'état des Affaires religieuses en Belgique. Paris. Beaucé-Rusand & Lyon. Rusand. 1819. 166 pp. in-8, havana half-maroquin, smooth spine decorated (period binding). First edition. Ex-libris Prince A. de Broglie. Binding rubbed and faded, lower headband missing.

Result
130 €
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