La Bruyere Jean de
The "Characters" of Jean de La Bruy�re Newly Rendered into English by Henri Van Laun With an introduction A Biographical Memoir and Notes
New York and London: Scribner & Welford; John C. Nimmo 1885. Limited edition. Hardcover. Very good overall. Limited edition number 175 of 300 copies with 24 etchings by B. Damman and V. Foulquier very bright and clean. The best known work of the French satirist Jean de La Bruyere 1645 - 1696. The author defined personal qualities and then applied them to contemporary figures or "characters" much to their chagrin. Thick 8vo 31pp v 494 pp top edge gilt. Green gilt cloth spine ends slightly rubbed. <br/><br/> Scribner & Welford; John C. Nimmo hardcover
Bookseller reference : 25668
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La Bruyere Jean de
The "Characters" of Jean de La Bruyère Newly Rendered into English by Henri Van Laun With an introduction A Biographical Memoir and Notes
New York: Scribner & Welford John C. Nimmo London Ballantyne Press 1885. One of 300 copies printed. This is number 46. 24 Etchings by B. Damman and V. Foulquier plates on tissue tipped in. 1 vols. 8vo. Black morocco gilt cornerpieces. Upper joint neatly repaired some light rubbing and light offsetting else a good handsome copy of this work. One of 300 copies printed. This is number 46. 24 Etchings by B. Damman and V. Foulquier plates on tissue tipped in. 1 vols. 8vo. This was originally published in 1688 as "Caractères de Théophraste traduits du grec avec les Caractères ou les Moeurs de ce siècle." The original contributions by La Bruyère are primarily observations on character and conduct describing portraits of people and their failings many were thinly disguised descriptions of living people. It was first translated into English in 1699 and is credited with greatly having influenced the English essayists of that time. Scribner & Welford, John C. Nimmo, London [Ballantyne Press] unknown
Bookseller reference : 17401
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LA BRUYERE Jean de
The Characters of Jean de la Bruyere
London: John Nimmo 1885. hardcover. very good. Translated by Henri Van Laun. 24 etchings by B. Damman and V. Foulquier 7 full page with tissue guards. 494 pages. Thick 8vo 3/4 burgundy morocco; spine lightly faded with 2 small spots one corner rubbed internally fine. London: John Nimmo 1885. Very good. Handsomely illustrated edition of fictional character studies based on actual people. One of 300 numbered copies. John Nimmo unknown
Bookseller reference : 294045
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La Bruyere Jean; Henri Van Laun trans.
The Characters.
New York and London: Scribner & Welford; John C. Nimmo 1885. First edition of this translation; limited to 200 copies in the US and 300 in Great Britain. Acceptable/Google found the rave review that appeared in the Daily Telegraph when this book came out. Let the last line stand in for the entire review: "Six portraits specially etched by M. Damman a series of lovely headpieces etched by M. Foulquier and a portrait of La Bruyere by the same artist render the book one of the most sumptuous issued from the English press." . Octavo 23 cm; 3 preliminary leaves 9-31 v 7-494 pages. Engraved frontispiece portrait of La Bruyere six additional engraved portraits by Benjamin Damman of Montaigne Descartes Le Brun Louis XIV William III and Bossuet. Fifteen of sixteen vignette headpieces engraved on tissue by Valentine Foulquier and mounted at chapter titles lacks "Of the Affections" apparently left out in manufacture and not caught by the quality control department. Bound in original quarter cream vellum over green cloth stamped in gilt. Corners rubbed; upper joint splitting near crown; gilt images on vellum spine rubbed away. Scribner & Welford; John C. Nimmo hardcover
Bookseller reference : 4981
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LA BRUYERE Jean de
The Characters of Jean de la Bruyere
London: John Nimmo 1885. hardcover. Translated by Henri Van Laun. 24 etchings by B. Damman and V. Foulquier 7 full page with tissue guards. 494pp. 8vo 3/4 tan morocco; spine rubbed internally fine. London: John Nimmo 1885. Very good . Handsomely illustrated edition of fictional character studies based on actual people. One of 300 numbered copies. John Nimmo unknown
Bookseller reference : 121414
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La Bruyere Jeancle
The Character of La Bruyere The Characters of De Theophraste translated from the Greek by the same
Paris France: Chez Werdet Et Lequin 1827. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. Size=5.5"x8". full book description Chez Werdet Et Lequin Paris France 1827. 1st EdAsSuch Good Hard Covers DJsNot Issued. Size=5.5"x8" 439391pgs. Black leather spine & fore-edge corners with marbled boards page ends & endpapers. Spines have 5 raised ribs & gold stamped designs. Leather shelfwear head of spine & worn at fore-edge corners French Institute stamp on Title Page light text foxing o.w. clean & tight. Text is French. French Literature; French Text SELLING WORLDWIDE SINCE 1987. WE ALWAYS PACK WITH GREAT CARE! Chez Werdet Et Lequin hardcover
Bookseller reference : CONROY132613I
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La Bruyere Jean de
The morals and manners of the seventeenth century . 1890 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 1890. 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: - eng Pages 348. EXTRA 10 DAYS APART FROM THE NORMAL SHIPPING PERIOD WILL BE REQUIRED FOR LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. FOLIO EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE. hardcover
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La Bruyere Jean de
The morals and manners of the seventeenth century being the character of La Bruyère 1890 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 1890. 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: - eng Pages 346. EXTRA 10 DAYS APART FROM THE NORMAL SHIPPING PERIOD WILL BE REQUIRED FOR LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. FOLIO EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE. hardcover
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La Bruyere Jean de
The morals and manners of the seventeenth century being the character of La Bruy�re 1890
2020. Paperback. New. Lang: - eng Pages 346. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1890. 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
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La Bruyere Jean de
The morals and manners of the seventeenth century . 1890
2020. Paperback. New. Lang: - eng Pages 348. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1890. 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
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La Bruyere Jean de
The morals and manners of the seventeenth century being the character of La Bruyère 1890 Hardcover
2020. Hardcover. New. Lang: - eng Pages 346. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1890. 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
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La Bruyere Jean de
The morals and manners of the seventeenth century . 1890 Hardcover
2020. Hardcover. New. Lang: - eng Pages 348. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1890. 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
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La Bruyere Eugene
V osidlech zeny Leather Bound
2019. Leather Bound. New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden Leaf Printing on round Spine extra customization on request like complete leather Golden Screen printing in Front Color Leather Colored book etc. Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition published long back . 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: - . EXTRA 10 DAYS APART FROM THE NORMAL SHIPPING PERIOD WILL BE REQUIRED FOR LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. COMPLETE LEATHER WILL COST YOU EXTRA US$ 25 APART FROM THE LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. hardcover
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La Bruyere Eugene
V osidlech zeny 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. 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. EXTRA 10 DAYS APART FROM THE NORMAL SHIPPING PERIOD WILL BE REQUIRED. Normal Hardbound Edition is also available on request. unknown
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La Bruyere Eugene
V osidlech zeny
2019. Paperback. New. Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition published long back . 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
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La Bruyere Eugene
V osidlech zeny Hardcover
2019. Hardcover. New. Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition published long back. 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
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La Bruyere Madeleine .
Vers l'honneur / M. La Bruyère Volume 1 vol. 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. 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: - Français Vol: - Volume 1 vol. Pages 204. EXTRA 10 DAYS APART FROM THE NORMAL SHIPPING PERIOD WILL BE REQUIRED FOR LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. FOLIO EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE. Volume 1 vol. hardcover
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La Bruyere Madeleine .
Vers l'honneur / M. La Bruy�re Volume 1 vol. Hardcover
2020. Hardcover. New. Lang: - Fran�ais Vol: - Volume 1 vol. Pages 204. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back . 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 with extra charges. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Volume 1 vol. hardcover
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La Bruyere Madeleine .
Vers l'honneur / M. La Bruy�re Volume 1 vol.
2020. Paperback. New. Lang: - Fran�ais Vol: - Volume 1 vol. Pages 204. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back . 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 vol. paperback
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La Bruyere Jean De
WORKS OF MONSIEUR DE LA BRUYERE. IN TWO VOLUMES.
London: Printed and Sold By A. Bettesworth W. Taylor and F. Batley 1723. . TWO VOLUME SET. Vol. I: 4 119 xxiv 58 xviii 18 8 4pp . "Containing I. The Moral Characters of Theophrastus. II. The CHARACTERS or The MANNERS of the Present Age. III. Monsr. Bruyere's SPEECH upon his Admission into the French Academy. IV. An Account of the Life and Writings of Monsr. Bruyere By Monsieur Coste.". Vol. II: 400 6 4pp . "Containing the Characters or Manners of the Present Age. With A Key of the Persons Characterized under feigned Names.". Volume 1: Original leather boards are decoratively blindstamped.boards are detached and the spine is gone. Volume II: The front hinge is cracked and held together only with its' string ties.The spine is present and has raised bands and a red leather title label and gilt lettering on spine. Frontispiece of volume I illustrated with engraved plate depicting a bust of Theophrastus frontispiece of volume II illustrated with engraved plate depicting a portrait of the author. Bookplates of Richardson of Pitfour Bart on both front pastedowns. Textblocks tight and clean.BEING SOLD "AS IS".A good candidate for repair. Size: 8vo. Sixth Edition. Full-Leather. Fair. Printed and Sold By A. Bettesworth, W. Taylor and F. Batley Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 005922
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LA BRUYERE René
Deux Années de Guerre Navale.
Patis. Librairie Chapelot. 1916. In-8. Br. 288 p.Bon état intérieur. Dos usé. Tampon sur la couv.
Bookseller reference : 37280
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La Bruyere Jeab de
Dialogues Posthumes du Sieur de la Bruyère sur le Quietisme
Paris: Chez Charles Osmont 1699. First edition. Title page with printer's device. 11 leaves 382 2 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Contemporary speckled calf gilt spine leather label marbled endpapers. Fine. First edition. Title page with printer's device. 11 leaves 382 2 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Posthumous attack on the quietists by the immortal author of Les "Caractères" de Thèophraste 1688. After his death in 1696 La Bryère's work was completed by the editor Louis Ellis du Pin who wrote the final two dialogues "pour remplir le dessein de l'Auteur" and had them published. Brunet III: 723 Chez Charles Osmont unknown books
Bookseller reference : 56019
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La Bruyere Jean De
Les Caracteres 2 Volume Set
Paris: Librarie Des Bibliophiles. Very Good. 1881. Hardcover. Rebound two-volume set of Les Caracteres or The Characters by Jean de La Bruyere in French. Gray cloth covered boards over blue leather spine have gilt stripe on the front and back covers and gilt title on the spine and gilt top on the text block. This edition is number 297 of 500 printed on Hollande paper. Both volumes show minor shelfwear and faded spines. Volume I has a faint dampstain along the top edge of the cover and along one half of the spine. Volume II has minor chipping on the head cap and along the back edge of the spine. Interior pages of both books are lightly browned with age and occasional minor soil markings. Table of Contents title page and front wraps have been bound as the last three pages of each volume. First published in 1688 the tome is part philosophy part satire and part classical translation of Greek philosopher Theophrastus. Les Caracteres was La Bruyere's greatest work which he revised several times in his lifetime and is a critique of class disparaties in aristocratic society. ; 16mo 6" - 7" tall . Librarie Des Bibliophiles hardcover books
Bookseller reference : 013031
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LA BRUYERE Jean de
Les Caracteres de Theophraste traduites du Grec avec les Caracteurs ou les Moeurs de ce Siecle
Brussels: Jean Leonard 1697. hardcover. very good. Woodcut vignette engraved portrait. Thick 12mo 622 pages full contemporary calf with ornately gilt spine well-rubbed and spine ends worn but still sound and attractive. Brussels: Jean Leonard 1697. Dernier edition revue corrigee & augmentee. A very good copy.<br/><br/> Early heraldic bookplate.<br/><br/> Jean Leonard unknown books
Bookseller reference : 294463
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LA BRUYERE Jean de
Les Caracteres de Theophraste traduites du Grec avec les Caracteurs ou les Moeurs de ce Siecle
Amsterdam: Mortier 1726. hardcover. Nouvelle edition augmentee de la Clef etc. 2 vols. Thick 12mo full contemporary calf ornately gilt spines. Amsterdam: D. Mortier 1726. Very good .<br/><br/> Mortier unknown books
Bookseller reference : 36162
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La Bruyere Jean de
Les caractères de Théophraste traduits du Grec avec les caractères ou les moeurs de ce siècle
Paris: René Kieffer 1926. No. 92 of 550 copies. Illustrated with woodcuts after drawings by George Bruyer. 1 vols. 11-1/4 x 8 inches. Bound in full brown pigskin embossed and stamped with an abstract design on both covers spine similarly stamped and lettered in gilt marbled endpapers t.e.g. with the binder's ticket of RENé KIEFFER on verso of flyleaf. Fine copy in beautiful binding. No. 92 of 550 copies. Illustrated with woodcuts after drawings by George Bruyer. 1 vols. 11-1/4 x 8 inches. René Kieffer unknown books
Bookseller reference : 54664
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La Bruyere Jean de
The "Characters" of Jean de La Bruyère Newly Rendered into English by Henri Van Laun With an introduction A Biographical Memoir and Notes
New York: Scribner & Welford John C. Nimmo London Ballantyne Press 1885. One of 300 copies printed. This is number 46. 24 Etchings by B. Damman and V. Foulquier plates on tissue tipped in. 1 vols. 8vo. Black morocco gilt cornerpieces. Upper joint neatly repaired some light rubbing and light offsetting else a good handsome copy of this work. One of 300 copies printed. This is number 46. 24 Etchings by B. Damman and V. Foulquier plates on tissue tipped in. 1 vols. 8vo. This was originally published in 1688 as "Caractères de Théophraste traduits du grec avec les Caractères ou les Moeurs de ce siècle." The original contributions by La Bruyère are primarily observations on character and conduct describing portraits of people and their failings many were thinly disguised descriptions of living people. It was first translated into English in 1699 and is credited with greatly having influenced the English essayists of that time. Scribner & Welford, John C. Nimmo, London [Ballantyne Press] unknown books
Bookseller reference : 17401
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LA BRUYERE Jean de
The Characters of Jean de la Bruyere
London: John Nimmo 1885. hardcover. very good. Translated by Henri Van Laun. 24 etchings by B. Damman and V. Foulquier 7 full page with tissue guards. 494 pages. Thick 8vo 3/4 burgundy morocco; spine lightly faded with 2 small spots one corner rubbed internally fine. London: John Nimmo 1885. Very good.<br/><br/> Handsomely illustrated edition of fictional character studies based on actual people. One of 300 numbered copies.<br/><br/> John Nimmo unknown books
Bookseller reference : 294045
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LA BRUYERE Jean de
The Characters of Jean de la Bruyere
London: John Nimmo 1885. hardcover. Translated by Henri Van Laun. 24 etchings by B. Damman and V. Foulquier 7 full page with tissue guards. 494pp. 8vo 3/4 tan morocco; spine rubbed internally fine. London: John Nimmo 1885. Very good .<br/><br/> Handsomely illustrated edition of fictional character studies based on actual people. One of 300 numbered copies.<br/><br/> John Nimmo unknown books
Bookseller reference : 121414
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La Bruyere Jean de 1645 1696
Les Caracteres
Paris: Chez David Pere Libraire 1750. Hardcover. Good. 2 volumes. frontises illustrated title-pages xii 380 438p. Contemporary leather. Extremities rather heavily worn. Ends of backstrips chipped. Joints quite tender. A few tiny worm holes. Scattered foxing mostly in margins. French text. First published in the late 17th century. <br/><br/> Chez David Pere Libraire hardcover books
Bookseller reference : 60084
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La Bruyere Jean de.
Caracteres de La Bruyere suivis des Caracteres de Theophraste. Traduits de Grec par La Bruyere avec des Notes et des Additions par Schweighaeuser.
Paris: Firmin-Didot Freres 1873. Octavo quarter morocco & pebbled cloth hardcover 526 ii pp. Frontis portrait. Near-Fine. Firmin-Didot Freres, 1873. hardcover books
Bookseller reference : 4200bd
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La Bruyere Jean De.
Les Caracteres Ou Les Moeurs De Ce Siecle Suivis Du Discours A L'academie Et De La Traduction De Theophraste. Precedes D'une Introduction Par M. Sainte-beuve.
Paris Laplace Sanchez n.d. ca. 1870. New edition. Half morocco and marbled paper boards lettered and stamped in gilt on the spine uncut and unopened xxv 528 pp. four full-page color plates text figures. Fine. <br/><br/> Paris, Laplace, Sanchez, n.d. (ca. 1870). hardcover books
Bookseller reference : 6980
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La Bruyere Jean; Henri Van Laun trans.
The Characters.
New York and London: Scribner & Welford; John C. Nimmo 1885. First edition of this translation; limited to 200 copies in the US and 300 in Great Britain. Acceptable/Google found the rave review that appeared in the Daily Telegraph when this book came out. Let the last line stand in for the entire review: "Six portraits specially etched by M. Damman a series of lovely headpieces etched by M. Foulquier and a portrait of La Bruyere by the same artist render the book one of the most sumptuous issued from the English press." . Octavo 23 cm; 3 preliminary leaves 9-31 v 7-494 pages. Engraved frontispiece portrait of La Bruyere six additional engraved portraits by Benjamin Damman of Montaigne Descartes Le Brun Louis XIV William III and Bossuet. Fifteen of sixteen vignette headpieces engraved on tissue by Valentine Foulquier and mounted at chapter titles lacks "Of the Affections" apparently left out in manufacture and not caught by the quality control department. Bound in original quarter cream vellum over green cloth stamped in gilt. Corners rubbed; upper joint splitting near crown; gilt images on vellum spine rubbed away. Scribner & Welford; John C. Nimmo hardcover books
Bookseller reference : 4981
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La Bruyere Roland Barthes
Les caractères ou les moeurs de ce siecle
10-18 1980 poche. 1980. Broché. Bon Etat intérieur propre
Bookseller reference : 100064551
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LA BRUYERE (BECHEYRAS André)
Oeuvres de La Bruyère (2 volumes).
Paris, La Cité des Livres, 1929. "13 x 19, 2 volumes, 293 + 343 pages, broché, bon état (couverture défraîchie; dos légèrement gauchi)."
Bookseller reference : 90727
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LA BRUYERE (BRILLON Pierre-Jacques)
Apologie de Monsieur de La Bruyere, ou réponse à la critique des caractères de Théophraste.
Paris, Chez Jean-Baptiste Delespine, 1701. "10 x 17, 484-9 pages, 2 bandeaux, 2 lettrines, culs-de-lampe, reliure plein cuir d'époque à 5 nerfs, 5 caissons encadrés d'un filet avec décor floral, 1 pièce de titre, chants décorés, état moyen (reliure abîmée mais solide, papier blanc; pas de rousseur)."
Bookseller reference : 90587
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LA BRUYERE (DE) Jean
LES CARACTERES.
chez Laurent Praut, Paris, 1768. In-16 p. (mm. 153x87), 2 volumi, brossura muta coeva, titolo rifatto al dorso, pp. (4),XII,379; (4),440. E' questa l'opera pi importante del moralista francese (1645-96), che ebbe numerosissime edizioni. Timbro di appartenenza ai frontespizi; pagine leggermente ingiallite per la qualit della carta, peraltro ben conservato.
Bookseller reference : 58630
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LA BRUYERE (Jean de ).
Les Caractères de Théophraste - Avec les caractères ou les moeurs de ce siècle.
P., Les Editions G. Crès et Cie - Les Maîtres du Livre, 1928. Deux vol. in-8°, br., en partie non coupés.
Bookseller reference : 602
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LA BRUYERE (Jean de)
Les caractères
1768 Paris, Laurent Prault, 1768, 2 tomes en 2 vol. petit in 12 de (4)-XII-379 pp., (4)-440 pp., rel. d'ép. plein veau brun marbré, dos lisses ornés de fers dorés, tranches dorées, restaurations, gardes renouvelées, bon ex.
Bookseller reference : 9034
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LA BRUYERE (Jean de)
Les caractères (Choix de pensées et de portraits).- Lithographies originales de Henri Charousset.
Les Centraux Bibliophiles, 1948 (sous la direction de Jacques Fougerolle). In-folio en feuilles sous double emboîtage (39,5 x 28,5 cm), couverture rempliée imprimée, 191 pages. Edition au tirage limité à 140 exemplaires numérotés sur vélin de Lana, celui-ci le n° 75 imprimé spécialement pou Jean Ostheimer. 75 très belles compostions en couleurs par Henri Charousset Les lithographies ont été composées par l'artiste qui les a reproduites sur pierre, tirées sur presse à bras par A. G. Mousset.- 3140g.- Etui refait à l'état neuf, emboitage en très bon état avec titre doré sur le dos, intérieur très frais. Bel exemplaire peu courant au faible tirage, bien illustré.
Bookseller reference : 30802
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LA BRUYERE (Jean de)
Les Caractères de Monsieur de La Bruyère.
Amsterdam, Libraires associés, 1768 2 vol. in-12, basane marbrée, dos à nerfs ornés de caissons dorés, tranches rouges. Reliure de l'époque. Manquent les pièces de titre et de tomaison, qq. épidermures. (1) f., vj-407 pp.; (1) f., 470 pp.[C07]
Bookseller reference : 3460
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LA BRUYERE (Jean de)
Les caractères de Monsieur de La Bruyère. Tome I seul.
Paris, Prault, 1768, 9 X 15 cm., relié, 379 pp. Pleine basane à dos lisse orné de chevrons, tranches marbrées. Reliure usagée, manques aux coiffes, coupes et coins émoussés, mors fragiles. La page de titre a été découpée à l'endroit qui devait porter la mention de "Tome I". Orné de quelques bandeaux et culs-de-lampe. Couture solide et absence de rousseurs.
Bookseller reference : 2349
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LA BRUYERE (Jean de)
Les Caractères de Theophraste traduits du Grec : avec les Caractères ou les Moeurs de ce siècle. Septième édition reveuë & corrigée.
1692 Paris, Estienne Michallet, 1692., 1692. in-12,reliure plein veau de l'époque, , dos à nerfs orné de fleurons dorés, pièce de titre blonde. (16) ff., 679 pp., (9) pp.1. Annotations marginales à l'encre (nom des personnages) 7ème édition originale. Elle est augmentée de 77 caractères. Tchemerzine-Scheler III, 804.
Bookseller reference : 13870
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LA BRUYERE (Jean de)
Les Caractères de Theophraste traduits du Grec : avec les Caractères ou les Moeurs de ce siècle. dixieme édition r
1692 Paris, Estienne Michallet, 1699 in-12,reliure plein veau de l'époque, titre imprimé en rouge et noir,, dos à nerfs orné de fleurons dorés, pièce de titre blonde. (16) ff., 662 pp., (9) pp.1. Annotations marginales à l'encre (nom des personnages) 7ème édition originale. Elle est augmentée de 77 caractères. Tchemerzine-Scheler III, 804.
Bookseller reference : 14505
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LA BRUYERE (Jean de)
Les Caractères de Theophraste traduits du Grec : avec les Caractères ou les Moeurs de ce siècle. Septième édition reveuë & corrigée.
Paris, Estienne Michallet, 1692. 1 vol. in-12, basane marbrée, dos à nerfs orné de fleurons dorés, pièce de titre blonde, tranches rouges. Reliure du milieu du XVIIIe s., coins râpés. (16) ff., 679 pp., (9) pp. Cachet de Duchesne, libraire au palais de justice de Rennes (XVIIIe s.) p. 1. Annotations marginales à l'encre brune, en partie coupées à la reliure, dévoilant le nom des personnages auxquels La Bruyère fait allusion dans ses Caractères.
Bookseller reference : 15221
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LA BRUYERE (Jean de)
Les caractères de Theophraste traduits du Grec avec les caractères ou les moeurs de ce siècle. Huitième édition, revüe, corrigée & augmentée
1694 Paris, Estienne Michallet, 1694, in 12 de 16 ff., 716 pp., XLIV pp. pour le discours à l'Académie Française, 4 ff.(2 ff. de table et 2 ff. de privilège), 2 ff. blanc, rel. d'ép. plein veau brun, dos à nerfs orné de fers dorés, pièce de titre de maroquin rouge, bon ex.
Bookseller reference : 6317
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LA BRUYERE (Jean de)
Les caractères de Theophraste traduits du Grec, avec les caractères ou les moeurs de ce siècle. Dixième Edition
1699 Paris, Estienne Michallet, 1699, in 12 de (32)-662 pp., XLIV pp. pour le discours à l'Académie Française, 4 pp. de table et 2 pp. de privilège, rel. d'ép. plein veau brun moucheté, dos à nerfs orné de fers dorés, pièce de titre de maroquin brun, bon ex.
Bookseller reference : 11316
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LA BRUYERE (Jean de)
Les caractères de Theophraste traduits du Grec, avec les caractères ou les moeurs de ce siècle. Dixième Edition
1699 Paris, Estienne Michallet, 1699, in-12 de (32)-662 - XLIV pp., pour le discours à l'Académie Française, 4 pp. de table et 2 pp. de privilège, rel. début XXe de plein maroquin rouge signée R. WALLIS Binder, dos à nerfs, dentelle intérieure, titre, nom d'auteur et date dorés, double-filets dorés sur les coupes, tranches dorées, mors restaurés, bon ex.
Bookseller reference : 17924
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LA BRUYERE (Jean de)
Les caractères de Theophraste traduits du Grec. Avec les caractères ou les moeurs de ce siècle. Huitième édition. Revüe, corrigée & augmentée
1691 Paris, Estienne Michallet, 1691, in 12 de (30)-587-pp. - 3 pp. de table et 1 feuillet de privilège, , rel. d'ép. plein veau brun moucheté, dos à nerfs orné de fers dorés, pièce de titre de maroquin rouge, malheureusement la page de titre manque, petit manque à la coiffe supérieure, sinon bon exemplaire.
Bookseller reference : 20379
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LA BRUYERE (Jean de)
Les Caractères de Theophraste, traduit du grec avec les Caractères ou Les moeurs de ce siècle. Onzième édition.
Paris, Michel-Etienne David, 1714. In-12, 15 ff., 662-XLIV pp., 2 ff. Reliure plein veau époque, dos à nerfs orné de filets et fleurons, pièce de titre.
Bookseller reference : 27961
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