‎Colonies‎

‎France. Ministere des colonies.‎

‎Statistiques du Commerce des Colonies Fran�aises Volume 1907:4-5 1907 Hardcover‎

‎2019. Hardcover. New. Lang: - fre Vol: - Volume 1907:4-5. Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition published long back 1907. This book is printed in black & white Hardcover sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Dust Cover Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Any type of Customisation is possible. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Volume 1907:4-5 hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 1111016727869

‎France. Ministere de la marine et des colonies.‎

‎Sénatus-consulte du 4 juillet 1866 portant modification du sénatus-consulte du 3 mai 1854 qui règle la constitution des colonies de la Martinique de la Guadeloupe et de la Réunion / Ministère de la marine et des colonies Volume 1 1866 Leather Bound‎

‎2019. Leather Bound. New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden Leaf Printing on round Spine. Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition published long back 1866. This book is printed in black & white sewing binding for longer life Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - Francais Vol: - Volume 1 Pages 144. EXTRA 10 DAYS APART FROM THE NORMAL SHIPPING PERIOD WILL BE REQUIRED FOR LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. FOLIO EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE. Volume 1 hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : LB1111008534497

‎France. Ministere de la marine et des colonies.‎

‎S�natus-consulte du 4 juillet 1866 portant modification du s�natus-consulte du 3 mai 1854 qui r�gle la constitution des colonies de la Martinique de la Guadeloupe et de la R�union / Minist�re de la marine et des colonies Volume 1 1866‎

‎2020. Paperback. New. Lang: - Francais Vol: - Volume 1 Pages 144. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1866. This book is Printed in black & white sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Soft Cover HARDCOVER EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Any type of Customisation is possible with extra charges. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Volume 1 paperback‎

Bookseller reference : PB1111008534497

‎France. Ministere de la marine et des colonies.‎

‎Tableaux de population de culture de commerce et de navigation : formant pour l'ann�e. la suite des tableaux ins�r�s dans les Notices statistiques sur les colonies fran�aises 1842-1883 Hardcover‎

‎2018. Hardcover. New. Lang: - Francais Pages 5197. Reprinted in 2018 with the help of original edition published long back 1842-1883. This book is Printed in black & white Hardcover sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Dust Cover Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Any type of Customisation is possible. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 1111008567280

‎France. Ministere de la Marine et des colonies‎

‎Tarifs pour la recette et le classement des bois de construction et des bois de mature 1853 FULL LEATHER BOUND‎

‎2019. SUPER DELUXE EDITION. New. Antique look with Golden Leaf Printing and embossing with round Spine completely handmade bindingextra customization on request like Color Leather Colored book special gold leaf printing etc. Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition published long back 1853. This book is printed in black & white sewing binding for longer life Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure in old look so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - francais. EXTRA 10 DAYS APART FROM THE NORMAL SHIPPING PERIOD WILL BE REQUIRED. Normal Hardbound Edition is also available on request. unknown‎

Bookseller reference : SD1111008601565

‎France. Ministere de la Marine et des colonies‎

‎Tarifs pour la recette et le classement des bois de construction et des bois de mature 1853 Hardcover‎

‎2019. Hardcover. New. Lang: - francais. Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition published long back 1853. This book is Printed in black & white Hardcover sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Dust Cover Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Any type of Customisation is possible with extra charges. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 1111008601565

‎Francia : MinistAre de la Marine et des colonies‎

‎Tactique navale extrait comprenant 1A°. Les instructions générales Ministére de la Marine et des Colonies 1857 Hardcover‎

‎2020. Hardcover. New. Lang: - French Pages 263. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1857. This book is Printed in black & white Hardcover sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Dust Cover Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Any type of Customisation is possible with extra charges. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 1111006287558

‎Francios Theodore de Lapelin Ministere de la marine et des colonies‎

‎Reconnaissance hydrographique des côtes occidentales du Centre Amérique: exécutée par la . 1854 Leather Bound‎

‎2019. Leather Bound. New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden Leaf Printing on round Spine. Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition published long back 1854. This book is printed in black & white sewing binding for longer life Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - French Pages 96. EXTRA 10 DAYS APART FROM THE NORMAL SHIPPING PERIOD WILL BE REQUIRED FOR LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. FOLIO EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE. hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : LB1111002246909

‎Francios Theodore de Lapelin Ministere de la marine et des colonies‎

‎Reconnaissance hydrographique des c�tes occidentales du Centre Am�rique: ex�cut�e par la . 1854‎

‎2020. Paperback. New. Lang: - French Pages 96. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1854. This book is Printed in black & white sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Soft Cover HARDCOVER EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Any type of Customisation is possible with extra charges. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. paperback‎

Bookseller reference : PB1111002246909

‎FRANCIS TROCHU monseigneur‎

‎Jeanne Jugan (fondatrice de la congrégation des petites soeurs des pauvres) .‎

‎La tour saint Joseph Saint Pern ille et Vilaine 1961 bon état 236 pages in 8.Planches en heliogravure par le fils de Victor Michel .‎

Bookseller reference : 3767

‎FRANCK, Louis.‎

‎Congo. Land en Volk.‎

‎HB - in-12°, 344 pp., met vele z/w illustraties & kaarten in en buiten tekst, reliure demi-chagrin, dos à 5 nerfs, titre et filets dores.- DEDICACE par l'auteur. Bon etat (mors us., coiffe superieure frottee). [TX-11]‎

‎FRANCOIS BALSAN‎

‎Connaissance de l'Afrique : Le capricorne noir.‎

‎1968 Société Continentale d'Editions Modernes Illustrées, 1968, 360 pages + 64 planches hors texte en héliogravure (NB) + 8 planches hors texte couleurs + 21 cartes et croquis, grand in 8 reliure éditeur cartonnée et toilée (avec rodhoïde), titres et motifs or sur les plats, tirage hors commerce réservé aux Bibliophiles de l'Aventure, état correct, tranches légèrement jaunies et salies, quelques rousseurs.‎

Bookseller reference : 12155

‎FRANK, Louis.‎

‎Impressions d'Afrique. Conference.‎

‎Liège, Société Belge d'Etudes et d'Expansion, 1921. plaquette in-8°, n. p., broche, couverture.‎

‎Bon etat. [GD8/3]‎

Bookseller reference : 10958

‎François Nourissier‎

‎Les grands dramaturges- Lorca‎

‎L'Arche 1955 159 pages in12. 1955. broché. 159 pages.‎

‎Bon Etat‎

Bookseller reference : 1909

‎French American Colonies Choiseul Etienne Francois Duc de‎

‎Memoire Historique sur la Negociation de la France & de l'Angleterre depuis le 26 Mars 1761 jusqu'au 20 Septembre de la Même Année; Avec les Pieces Justificatives. Imprimée selon l'Edition publiée à Paris par l'Autoritée‎

‎London: Chez D. Wilson T. Beckett & P. A. DeHondt 1761. First English edition published the same year as the first. Pp. 2 60. Wanting half-title. 1 vols. 4to. Calf-backed marbled boards spine lettered in gilt. Some rubbing stitchmarks some light discoloration ex-library with bookplate and stamp on verso of title penned notation concerning first edition on title else very good. First English edition published the same year as the first. Pp. 2 60. Wanting half-title. 1 vols. 4to. Treaty of Paris. Choiseul's narrative and commentary with the state diplomatic correspondence and papers relating to the treaty of 1762 dealing primarily with the areas of the cession of Canada the fisheries of Newfoundland Cape Breton and the West Indies and the limitation of Louisiana. Sometimes attributed to Jean François de Bastide. Commentary and narrative to accompany the state papers relating to the cessation of Canada limitation of Louisiana the fisheries of the West. Sometimes attributed to Jean François de Bastide. Goldsmith's Kress 9718; Sabin 47516 Chez D. Wilson, T. Beckett & P. A. DeHondt unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 36901

‎French Colonies in America: Compagnie des Indes‎

‎ARREST DU CONSEIL D'ESTAT DU ROY QUI ORDONNE QU'IL SERA PASSE A LA COMPAGNIE DES INDES UN CONTRACT D'ALIENATION A TITRE D'ENGAGEMENT DES DROITS COMPOSANS LE DOMAINE D'OCCIDENT. DU 23 MARS 1723‎

‎Paris 1723. 4pp. Quarto on a folded folio sheet. Light dampstaining and soiling. Contemporary inscription. Very good. A French royal decree pertaining to the rights of the Compagnie des Indes regarding taxes in New France. In 1721 the Compagnie had declared bankruptcy and was reorganized after the Mississippi Bubble burst. Wroth records only the copy at NYPL and OCLC adds just two more at Harvard and the John Carter Brown Library. Rare. From the library of Cardinal Etienne Charles de Lomenie de Brienne 1727-1794 Minister of Louis XVI Archibishop of Toulouse and of Sens. A friend of Voltaire and a member of the Acad�mie Fran�aise Brienne wielded significant power as as head of the Finance Ministry which earned him many enemies. He died in prison during the French Revolution despite having renounced Catholicism in 1793 presumably as an attempt to save his life. WROTH ACTS OF FRENCH ROYAL ADMINISTRATION 991. MAGGS FRENCH COLONISATION OF AMERICA 258 this copy. unknown‎

Bookseller reference : WRCAM40668

‎French Colonies in America: West Indies‎

‎ARREST DU CONSEIL D'ESTAT: QUI DECHARGE DE TOUS DROITS LES MARCHANDISES QUI SERONT CHARGEES EN FRANCE POUR ESTRA PORTEES DANS LES ISLES DE L'AMERIQUE. DU 4 JUIN 1671‎

‎Paris 1671. 4pp. on a folded folio sheet. Quarto. Lightly tanned. Horizontal crease in center of sheet; contemporary inscription. Near fine. A French royal decree regulating duties on French goods bound for the French colonies in the West Indies. Wroth records only one copy held in a private library and OCLC can add only one copy at the University of Oxford. Rare. From the library of Cardinal Etienne Charles de Lomenie de Brienne 1727-94 Minister of Louis XVI Archibishop of Toulouse and of Sens. A friend of Voltaire and a member of the Acad�mie Fran�aise Brienne wielded significant power as head of the Finance Ministry which earned him many enemies. He died in prison during the French Revolution despite having renounced Catholicism in 1793 presumably as an attempt to save his life. WROTH ACTS OF FRENCH ROYAL ADMINISTRATION 121. MAGGS FRENCH COLONISATION OF AMERICA 19 this copy. OCLC 57199202. unknown‎

Bookseller reference : WRCAM40651

‎French Colonies in America: West Indies‎

‎ARREST DU CONSEIL D'ESTAT: QUI EXEMPTE DE TOUS DROITS DE SORTIE TOUTES LES MARCHANDISES QUI SERONT CHARGEES DANS LES VAISSEAUX DE LA COMPAGNIE DES INDIES OCCIDENTALES & DES AUTRES SUJETS DE SA MAJESTE DANS LES PORTS DE CE ROYAUME POUR ESTRE PORTEES AUX COSTES DE GUINEE AUX CONDITIONS PORTEES PAR LEDIT ARREST. DU 18 SEPTEMBRE 1671‎

‎Paris 1671. 4pp. Quarto on a folded folio sheet. Light tanning and some soiling around edges. Contemporary inscription. Very good. A French royal decree regulating goods shipped by the West India Company. Wroth locates no copies and neither does OCLC. Rare. From the library of Cardinal Etienne Charles de Lomenie de Brienne 1727-94 Minister of Louis XVI Archbishop of Toulouse and of Sens. A friend of Voltaire and a member of the Acad�mie Fran�aise Brienne wielded significant power as head of the Finance Ministry which earned him many enemies. He died in prison during the French Revolution despite having renounced Catholicism in 1793 presumably as an attempt to save his life. WROTH ACTS OF FRENCH ROYAL ADMINISTRATION 126. MAGGS FRENCH COLONISATION OF AMERICA 23 this copy. unknown‎

Bookseller reference : WRCAM40652

‎French Colonies in America‎

‎ARREST DU CONSEIL D'ESTAT DU ROY POUR LA PRISE DE POSSESSION DE LA FERME DES DOMAINES D'OCCIDENT PAR LA COMPAGNIE DES INDIES SOUS LE NOM D'ARMAND PILLAVOINE POUR NEUF ANNEES QUI COMMENCEMENT AU PREMIER JANVIER 1720. DU 26 OCTOBRE 1719‎

‎Paris 1719. 8pp. Quarto on a folded folio sheet. Very minor tanning. Contemporary inscription. Fine. A French royal decree granting the right to farm taxes for the Compagnie des Indes to Armand Pillavoine for nine years. The "Fermes des Domaines d'Occident" levied dues within the French possessions in North America including taxes on wine spirits and tobacco within Canada and "Nouvelle France." Wroth lists only two copies at the British Museum and NYPL; OCLC adds only one more at the Toronto Public Library. Rare. From the library of Cardinal Etienne Charles de Lomenie de Brienne 1727-94 Minister of Louis XVI Archbishop of Toulouse and of Sens. A friend of Voltaire and a member of the Acad�mie Fran�aise Brienne wielded significant power as head of the Finance Ministry which earned him many enemies. He died in prison during the French Revolution despite having renounced Catholicism in 1793 presumably as an attempt to save his life. WROTH ACTS OF FRENCH ROYAL ADMINISTRATION 726. MAGGS FRENCH COLONISATION OF AMERICA 146 this copy. OCLC 63005995. unknown‎

Bookseller reference : WRCAM40664

‎French Colonies in America‎

‎ARREST DU CONSEIL D'ESTAT DU ROY ET LETTRES PATENTES QUI COMMETTENT MONSIEUR HERAULT LIEUTENANT GENERAL DE POLICE & MESSIEURS LES CONSEILLES AU SIEGE PRESIDIAL DU CHASTELET POUR INSTRUIRE & JUGER LE PROC�S SOUVERAINEMENT & EN DERNIER RESSORT NON SEULEMENT � CEUX QUI INTRODUIRONT DANS LE ROYAUME DES MARCHANDISES DE CONTREBANDE DE TOILES PEINTES TABAC EN FRAUDE FAUX SEL ET AUTRES MARCHANDISE PROHIB�ES.DU 8 MARS 1729 caption title‎

‎Paris: De L'Imprimerie de P.J. Mariette Imprimeur de la Police 1729. 4pp. Quarto on a folded folio sheet. Some light foxing and soiling. Contemporary inscription. Very good. This French Royal decree addresses goods smuggled from America enjoining judges to be severe not only with smugglers but with those who shelter them or deal in smuggled goods including tobacco illegally imported into France. This is a variant of the example cited by Wroth of which only one copy is located that at Harvard. No copies of this issue are located in OCLC. Rare. From the library of Cardinal Etienne Charles de Lomenie de Brienne 1727-1794 Minister of Louis XVI Archibishop of Toulouse and of Sens. A friend of Voltaire and a member of the Acad�mie Fran�aise Brienne wielded significant power as as head of the Finance Ministry which earned him many enemies. He died in prison during the French Revolution despite having renounced Catholicism in 1793 presumably as an attempt to save his life. WROTH ACTS OF FRENCH ROYAL ADMINISTRATION 1179 ref. MAGGS FRENCH COLONISATION OF AMERICA 341 this copy. De L'Imprimerie de P.J. Mariette, Imprimeur de la Police unknown‎

Bookseller reference : WRCAM23782

‎French Colonies in America‎

‎ARREST DU CONSEIL D'ESTAT DU VINGT-CINQUIEME NOVEMBRE 1671. PAR LEQUEL IL EST ORDONNE QUE LES MARCHANDISES QUI SERONT CHARGEES EN FRANCE POUR ESTRE PORTEES DANS LES ISLES DE L'AMERIQUE SERONT EXEMPTES DE TOUTS DROITS DE SORTIES.caption title‎

‎Paris 1671. 3pp. Quarto on a folded folio sheet. Some light foxing. Contemporary inscription. Very good. In an attempt to encourage the commerce of the early French colonies in the West Indies this act declares that no export duty is to be charged on goods shipped to America as long as the merchants bring back within six months certificates showing these have been landed in America. The certificates are to be signed by the "Sieur Pelissier l'un des Fermiers de Sa Majeste ou du Sieur du Ruau Palu Agent de la Compagnie de Indes Occidentales." This is a variant of Wroth 132 of which only one copy is known. OCLC locates just one copy at the University of Oxford. Rare. From the library of Cardinal �tienne Charles de Lom�nie de Brienne 1727-94 Minister of Louis XVI Archbishop of Toulouse and of Sens. A friend of Voltaire and a member of the Acad�mie Fran�aise Brienne wielded significant power as head of the Finance Ministry which earned him many enemies. He died in prison during the French Revolution despite having renounced Catholicism in 1793 presumably as an attempt to save his life. WROTH ACTS OF FRENCH ROYAL ADMINISTRATION 132 ref. MAGGS FRENCH COLONISATION OF AMERICA 25. OCLC 57209437. unknown‎

Bookseller reference : WRCAM26670

‎French Colonies in America‎

‎ARREST DU CONSEIL D'ESTAT DU ROY ET LETTRES PATENTES QUI COMMETTENT MONSIEUR HERAULT LIEUTENANT GENERAL DE POLICE & MESSIEURS LES CONSEILLES AU SIEGE PRESIDIAL DU CHASTELET POUR INSTRUIRE & JUGER LE PROCÈS SOUVERAINEMENT & EN DERNIER RESSORT NON SEULEMENT À CEUX QUI INTRODUIRONT DANS LE ROYAUME DES MARCHANDISES DE CONTREBANDE DE TOILES PEINTES TABAC EN FRAUDE FAUX SEL ET AUTRES MARCHANDISE PROHIBÉES.DU 8 MARS 1729 caption title‎

‎Paris: De L'Imprimerie de P.J. Mariette Imprimeur de la Police 1729. 4pp. Quarto on a folded folio sheet. Some light foxing and soiling. Contemporary inscription. Very good. This French Royal decree addresses goods smuggled from America enjoining judges to be severe not only with smugglers but with those who shelter them or deal in smuggled goods including tobacco illegally imported into France. This is a variant of the example cited by Wroth of which only one copy is located that at Harvard. No copies of this issue are located in OCLC. Rare. <br> <br> From the library of Cardinal Etienne Charles de Lomenie de Brienne 1727-1794 Minister of Louis XVI Archbishop of Toulouse and of Sens. A friend of Voltaire and a member of the Académie Française Brienne wielded significant power as as head of the Finance Ministry which earned him many enemies. He died in prison during the French Revolution despite having renounced Catholicism in 1793 presumably as an attempt to save his life. WROTH ACTS OF FRENCH ROYAL ADMINISTRATION 1179 ref. MAGGS FRENCH COLONISATION OF AMERICA 341 this copy. De L'Imprimerie de P.J. Mariette, Imprimeur de la Police unknown books‎

Bookseller reference : WRCAM23782

‎French Colonies in America‎

‎ARREST DU CONSEIL D'ESTAT DU VINGT-CINQUIÉME NOVEMBRE 1671. PAR LEQUEL IL EST ORDONNÉ QUE LES MARCHANDISES QUI SERONT CHARGÉES EN FRANCE POUR ESTRE PORTÉES DANS LES ISLES DE L'AMERIQUE SERONT EXEMPTES DE TOUTS DROITS DE SORTIES.caption title‎

‎Paris 1671. 3pp. Quarto on a folded folio sheet. Some light foxing. Contemporary inscription. Very good. In an attempt to encourage the commerce of the early French colonies in the West Indies this act declares that no export duty is to be charged on goods shipped to America as long as the merchants bring back within six months certificates showing these have been landed in America. The certificates are to be signed by the "Sieur Pelissier l'un des Fermiers de Sa Majeste ou du Sieur du Ruau Palu Agent de la Compagnie de Indes Occidentales." This is a variant of Wroth 132 of which only one copy is known. OCLC locates just one copy at the University of Oxford. Rare. <br> <br> From the library of Cardinal Étienne Charles de Loménie de Brienne 1727-94 Minister of Louis XVI Archbishop of Toulouse and of Sens. A friend of Voltaire and a member of the Académie Française Brienne wielded significant power as head of the Finance Ministry which earned him many enemies. He died in prison during the French Revolution despite having renounced Catholicism in 1793 presumably as an attempt to save his life. WROTH ACTS OF FRENCH ROYAL ADMINISTRATION 132 ref. MAGGS FRENCH COLONISATION OF AMERICA 25. OCLC 57209437. unknown books‎

Bookseller reference : WRCAM26670

‎French Colonies in America‎

‎ARREST DU CONSEIL D'ETAT DU ROI QUI EN INTERPRETANT CELUI DU 14 MARS DERNIER ORDONNE QUE LES NEGOCIANS DES PORTS DE SAINT- BRIEUC BINIC & PORTERIEUX NE POURRONT A L'AVENIR FAIRE DIRECTEMENT LE COMMERCE DES ISLES & COLONIES FRANCOISES DE L'AMERIQUE QUE PAR LE PORT DE SAINT-BRIEUC.DU 3 OCTOBRE 1776 caption title‎

‎Paris: P.G. Simon 1776. 3pp. Quarto. Dbd. Light dampstaining to corners. Good. A scarce French law relating to port privileges for ships trading with the American colonies. Wroth locates two copies of the official royal printing though neither he nor OCLC locate the present printing commissioned by the French legislature. WROTH ACTS OF FRENCH ROYAL ADMINISTRATION 1875 another ed. MAGGS FRENCH COLONISATION OF AMERICA 595 another ed. P.G. Simon unknown books‎

Bookseller reference : WRCAM31356

‎French Colonies in America‎

‎ARREST DU CONSEIL D'ETAT DU ROY DU DIX-SEPT NOVEMBRE 1711. QUI ORDONNE QUE LES PROPRIETAIRES OU ADJUDICATAIRES DES CACAOS PROVENANS DES PRISES ARRIVÉES À NANTES & QUI ONT ESTÉ DECLAREZ POUR ESTRE CONFOMMEZ DANS LE ROYAUME SERONT TENUS DE PAYER LES DROITS DE QUINZE SOLS PAR LIVRE ÉTABLIS PAR L'ARREST DU CONSEIL DU 12. MAY 1693. OUTRE LES DROITS LOCAUX QUI SERONT ACQUITTEZ À L'ORDINAIRE &c caption title‎

‎Paris 1711. 4pp. Quarto on a folded folio sheet. Contemporary inscription. Minor foxing; light tanning at "spine" edge. Very good. A French royal decree which confirms an earlier decree of May 12 1693 ensuring that cocoa arriving from French colonies overseas and cocoa from non-French territories will pay equal duty. Not in Wroth or OCLC. From the library of Cardinal Etienne Charles de Lomenie de Brienne 1727-94 Minister of Louis XVI Archbishop of Toulouse and of Sens. A friend of Voltaire and a member of the Académie Française Brienne wielded significant power as head of the Finance Ministry which earned him many enemies. He died in prison during the French Revolution despite having renounced Catholicism in 1793 presumably as an attempt to save his life. MAGGS FRENCH COLONISATION OF AMERICA 75 this copy. unknown books‎

Bookseller reference : WRCAM37434