The Pine Barrens [Signed/Inscribed 1st Edition] by McPhee, John - 1968

Paris: Chez Favre, L'Imprimerie De B. Duchesne, 1800. In French. Undated, ca. 1800, with almanac style calendars for 1800-01 at the front. Includes large folding map of France that measures approximately 19 inches by 23 inches and is in very good condition with uniform foxing and two very short closed tears (less than an inch long) where connected to the book, no paper loss. Full sheep leather with in a sponged pattern, gilt lettered light brown spine label, gilt spine decoration, all edges tinted red, marbled endpapers, li, [2], 6-35, [1], 129 pages. Covers rubbed with chipping to the corners and overall scuffing, some separation to the top ends of the joints but covers secure, text block sound, name on title page and at top of the first calendar page, pages uniformly light foxed but clean.. Hard Cover. Fair. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

London- UK: J. Davis, 1817. Eighteen original journals (each by a general officer) of the campaigns of the Emperor Napoleon : (being those in which he personally commanded in chief)/translated from the French ; to which are added all the bulletins, now first published complete.- Volume 2 Only- J. Davis- London-UK- 1817- 1st Edition- Original Leather binding with gilt trim and gilt titles on 5 raised banded spine- VG+ condition, no jacket as issued- ex-libris William Sumners of Godalming, with his crest and ex-libris stamp on fep- leather binding is tight and clean, you won't find a nicer copy- title page, (1), blank verso, (J.M. Miot's Narrative of the French Expedition to Egypt and Syria) (3), 4-80. (The Campaign of Marengo by C. Petit), title page, blank, 83-123. (Journal During the Siege of Genoa), 124-209. (Campaigns in France) Title Page, (blank) 409-431. (Other Narratives Campaign and Battle of Waterloo 1815) 432-441. (The Whole of the Bulletins published by Bonaparte to his abdication)-… Read More

1801 1st ed Marie of Sevigne FAMOUS Letters French Society Salons EXQUISITE SET

Marie of Sevigne was a 17th-century French woman of letters, each of which were addressed to her daughter. These letters offer a thorough view into life in the 17th-century, those regarding public spas and bath houses are the most popular. Other letters deal with notable French political events such as the execution of Madame de Brinvilliers.
This rare 1801 first Sewell edition is complete with all seven volumes, bound in three separate tomes.

Item number: #11731
Price: $599
SEVIGNE, Marie de Rabutin-Chantal

Letters from the Marchioness de Sévigné to her daughter, the Countess de Grignan
London : J. Sewell, 1801. First edition.

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· Collation: Complete with all pages; 7 volumes in 3 tomes
o Vol. I – [2], xxi, [1], 239, [1]; [2], 263, [1]; [2], 112
o Vol. II – 113-312; [2], 316; 196
o Vol. III – 197-288; 292; 281, [1]
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight & secure
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. A 13-volume history of France from the Gauls to the death of Louis XVI. Calf binding. Five raised bands and gilt tooling to spine. Marbled endpapers and text block edges. Some foxing to flyleaves and title pages, otherwise clean interior with occasional spots. Most of the volumes have some loss at the spine crowns. Otherwise, the volumes are in fine condition. Bindings are tight and square.

A rare suite of all 30 plates in both hand-coloured and uncoloured states.Total of 91 etchings: 1 set of 30 hand-coloured plates and 2 sets of 30 uncoloured plates, plus portrait of Sardou.The etchings by A. Guillaumot Fils (Auguste Etienne Guillaumot Jr.) were made from theatrical costume designs by Eugene Lacoste and Draner for productions of the comic opera Les Merveilleuses (The Lady Dandies) (1873) by Sardou. The costumes were based on contemporary prints from the Revolutionary era.
Suites of the second edition with 30 etched plates, following the first with only 20 plates in 1874. The Merveilleuses is set in Revolutionary France during the period of the Directoire, 1789-1804, where Royalist Parisian society is led by the Incroyables and Muscadins, ridiculous fops and dandies, and Merveilleuses, outrageous women wearing classical Roman- and Greek-inspired robes in see-through fabrics. Title page in black and red, 2pp preface, table of plates, 2pp letter by Victorien Sardou, 12pp description of… Read More

Frankfurt: Andreas Wechel first edition, 1578. Hardcover. Very Good. Printer's mark of flying horse over cornucopia & hand from cloud holding caduceus to titlepage + same printer's mark slightly larger to verso of last leaf + floral, foliate & historiated head- & tail-piece & initials.. Folio handsome 18th century gilt ruled and sprinkled calf with 6 raised bands, the compartments & bands gilt but without a title on the spine (small chip out of head of spine/edges sl.rubbed). All edges sprinkled with red dye [8]pp prelims + 320pp + [28]pp index, publisher's imprint and large Wechel printer's mark. Some marginal damp marks to top corner but not affecting the strength and crispness of the paper nor the text. Name Fletcher to top of titlepage. A very few notes or marks to margin. *History of Louis XI & Charles VIII by de Commynes, shortened history of memorable events by Froissart and a further work, by de Seissel. Scarce volume of Medieval French history OCLC locates only 6 copies.

1851 Napoleon Peninsular War Napier MAPS French Revolution SPAIN 6v An early-19th-century account of the history of the Napoleonic conflicts against Spain, Portugal, and Great Britain. In 1807, Napoleon invaded Portugal with Spain; however, a year later, France turned on Spain and a large guerrilla warfare emerged. Now known as 'The Peninsular War', this conflict was profusely written about over the next century; however, the Napier account is one of the earliest! This 1851 leather-bound edition includes 55 illustrated maps throughout. An impressive and rare set!Item number: #13762Price: $795NAPIER, William Francis PatrickHistory of the war in the peninsula and in the south of France : from the year 1807 to the year 1814London : Thomas & Boone ..., 1851.Details: • Collation: Complete with all pages; 6 volumeso 55 full-page, map engravings• Language: English• Binding: Leather; tight & secure• Size: ~7.75in X 5in (19.5cm x 13cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping… Read More

1667 Discipline of Reformed Church HUGUENOT France Calvinism Protestant Huisseau
Isaac D'Huisseau's "Discipline of the Reformed Church of France" is a rare, 17th-century history of Calvinism and Huguenots in Europe. This book provides a description of the political and religious influences of the Huguenots in the 1600s France. However, the main focus of "Discipline" was, according to Nicholas Must, was to
"offer the French Reformed Churches a comprehensive program to organize and regulate themselves as it had chapters concerning specific vocations (ministers, elders, deacons), different assemblies (colloquies and synods), and actions required of a minster (baptism, communion, and marriages).
Item number: #18277
Price: $599
D'HUISSEAU, Isaac
La discipline des eglises reformées de France, ov l'ordre par leqvel elles sont conduites & gouvernées.
A Geneve, et se vendent à Savmvr : chez Isaac Desbordes, 1667.

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Collation: Complete with all pages
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[4], 452
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1837 History of Napoleon Bonaparte Napoleonic Wars French Revolution Norvins 4v

Napoléon Bonaparte was the most prominent Military leader during the French Revolution and led many successful campaigns. His political and military influence has and will continue to be an important effect on European affairs. Author Jacques Norvins published his own perspective on the life and military career of Napoleon. Interestingly, 'The Foundation Napoleon' suggests that Norvins's 'Histoire de Napoleon' is a must-own for Napoleon fans.

Item number: #21507
Price: $599

NORVINS, Jacques Marquet de Montbreton,

Histoire de Napoleon

Paris : Furne et Cie, 1837.

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• Collation: Complete; 4 volumes
o Vol. 1 – [4], XVI, 384
 13 engraved plates, plus 2 folding maps
o Vol. 2 – [4], 416
 15 engraved plates, plus 1 folding map
o Vol. 3 – [4], 430
 13 engraved plates, plus 2 folding maps
o Vol. 4 – [4], 375, [1]
 9 engraved plates, plus 1 folding map
• Provenance: Handwritten – H. Binney… Read More

1794 ENGLISH ed French Revolution War Rabaut France Politics Bastille 2v BINDING

"The Bastille not only overshadowed the capital, but it darkened the hearts of men, for it had been notorious for centuries as the instrument and the emblem of tyranny."
― Lord Acton on the Storming of the Bastille.

Jean Paul Rabaut's history of the French Revolution was printed in 1792, during the heart of the conflicts in Paris. Rabaut discusses the reasons for many of the revolts but also the details of the conflicts. There is an entire section devoted to the Storming of the Bastille. Rabaut would later write an entire set describing the full events and repercussions of the French Revolution.

This particular edition was published in 1794 in London, a beautiful two-volume English edition.

Item number: #22235
Price: $599

RABAUT, Jean-Paul

An impartial history of the late Revolution in France : from its commencement to the death of the Queen

London: G.G and J. Robinson, 1794.

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• Collation: Complete… Read More