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Vaganay, Hugues
Le sonnet en Italie et en France au XVIe siecle. Essai de bibliographie comparee
ORIGINAL EDITION of this important bibliography of sonnets printed in French and Italian during the 16th century, and of later reprints and critical studies. Thousands of items described in full detail. Fully indexed. Edition limited to 250 numbered copies printed on fine Rives wove paper. 4to. Half pebbled cloth and marbled boards. Binding a bit worn at extremities, spine somewhat faded. Internally fine and bright. RARE.
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Viollet le Duc
Catalogue des livres composant la bibliotheque poetique de M. Viollet le Duc, avec des notes bibliographiques, biographiques et litteraires sur chacun des ouvrages catalogues [with] Catalogue des livres...chansons, fabliaux, contes en vers et en pro
Two volumes in one, complete. The catalogue of the private library of Viollet le Duc (father of the architect), compiled by the collector himself. Still the best bibliography of French poetry, fiction, and songs composed from the middle ages until 1700. Hundreds of items thoroughly described. Thick 8vo. Publisher's buckram. Fine and bright.
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Yve-Plessis, R. (Gaston Esnault, introduction)
Bibliographie raisonne de l'argot et de la langue verte en France, du XVe au XXe siecle.
THE RARE ORIGINAL EDITION of this groundbreaking bibliography of French slang and obscenity. XVI, 17-173, [1] pp. 365 items described in great detail. 8 full-page facsimile plates. From a total edition of only 274 copies, this is one of 250 numbered copies printed on fine laid paper. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Large 8vo. Attractively bound in contemporary quarter cloth and marbled boards. Original wraps bound in. Minimal wear to binding, light fading to spine. Internally fine and bright.
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Garcia Moreno, Melchor
Catalogo Paremiologico [with] Apendice al Catalogo Paremiologico (bibliography of proverbs)
A fine reprint--with loads of new material--of this classic bibliography of Spanish proverbs. 567 items exhaustively described. Fine in original cloth with fine dustjacket. 4to. Numerous facsimiles.
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Sedo Peris-Mencheta, Juan (Miguel de Cervantes)
Ensayo de una bibliografia de miscelanea cervantina. Comedias, historietas, novelas, poemas, zarzuelas, etc. inspiradas en Cervantes o en sus obras. (bibliography of Cervantes miscellany)
First and only edition of this scarce bibliography of literary works inspired by Cervantes. XLVII, 241 pp, 1 leaf. Well over 1,000 items described in detail. Fully indexed. Edition limited to 501 numbered copies, none of which were offered commercially. 4to, original wraps. FINE AND BRIGHT.
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Scholz, Manfred Guenter (Walther von der Vogelweide)
Bibliographie zu Walther von der Vogelweide
The standard research bibliography of the most important of the minnesaenger (the German troubadours). 8vo, near fine in original wraps.
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Seebass, Adolf
Alte Kinderbucher und Jugendschriften. (bibliography of children's books)
Two volumes in one. Two of the best of all priced catalogues of children's books. Thousands of items thoroughly described. 4to. Publisher's cloth. Like new.
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Ittig, Thomas (Ittigius, Ittigii) and John (Joannis) Goulter Dowling
De Bibliothecis et Catenis Patrum, Variisque veterum Scriptorum Ecclesiasticorum collectionibus...Tractatus [with] Notitia Scriptorum SS. Patrum aliorumque veteris ecclesiae monumentorum.... (Bibliography of the writings of the Church Fathers)
Two volumes. ORIGINAL EDITIONS OF THESE TWO WORKS, WHICH TOGETHER FORM THE ONLY RELIABLE BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE WRITINGS OF THE CHURCH FATHERS. Ittig: [8], clxii, 802, [82] pp, with engraved frontispiece and title-page printed in red and black. Dowling: xv, 282 pp plus publisher's catalogue (32 pp) bound in at end. Ittig covers every edition of the works of the Church Fathers published until 1700; Dowling continues down to 1838. All editions are described in great detail, with their complete contents specified. Both volumes fully indexed. Ittig: 8vo, bound in contemporary vellum, lightly soiled, internally fine. Dowling: Large 8vo, uncut in publisher's boards with paper spine label, spine label lightly worn, else FINE AND BRIGHT. Graesse III, 439: "Ouvrage tres important...." A monumental work, and very rare.
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Lewine, J.
Bibliography of Eighteenth Century Art and Illustrated Books, Being a Guide to Collectors of Illustrated Works in English and French of the Period (18th, XVIIIth)
A LARGE-PAPER COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION. Along with Cohen, one of the two standard bibliographies of 18th century illustrated books. Over 5,000 items described in detail. 35 full-page facsimile plates. From a total edition of 1100 copies, this is ONE OF 100 LARGE-PAPER COPIES PRINTED ON FINE WOVE PAPER (the rest of the edition was printed on cheap, acidic paper, and in a smaller format). Large thick 4to. Bound in cloth. A bit of wear and sunning to cloth, but still attractive and structurally solid. Internally fine and bright. Overall very good.
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[Martin Library]
The Library of H. Bradley Martin: Highly Important English Literature
Volume 8 of the Martin Library sales catalogue, this volume presents English literature. 800 lots are described in great detail. Fine in original cloth. Large quarto.
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Jimenez Catalan, Manuel
Ensayo de una tipografia zaragozana del siglo XVII [with] Ensayo de una tipografia zaragozana del siglo XVIII (bibliography of books printed in Zaragoza (Saragossa), Spain)
Two volumes, complete. Jimenez Catalan's monumental bibliography of Zaragoza imprints from 1601 to 1800. XIII, 513, [6]; 489, [9] pp. 1420 + 1576 items arranged in chronological order and thoroughly described. Includes notes on the principal printers and booksellers, a few facsimiles, and lengthy extracts from particularly interesting publications. Fully indexed. 4to. First volume bound in quarter calf; second volume in buckram. Original front wrapper preserved in both volumes. A bit of wear to binding of first volume, else a FINE AND BRIGHT SET. Very scarce.
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Godde, Jules
Catalogue raisonne d'une collection de Livres, pieces et documents, manuscrits et autographes, relatifs aux arts de Peinture, Sculpture, Gravure et Architecture...reunie par M. Jules Godde, peintre. Avec des notes du collecteur.
The catalogue of what is perhaps the best collection of art books that has ever come up for auction: comparable to Cicognara's private library, but with a greater emphasis on French, as opposed to Italian, works. 2 leaves, XVI, 400, [2] pp. Complete with 2-page supplement. 1,664 items thoroughly described, with notes, often extensive, by Godde himself. Printed on fine wove paper. 8vo. Attractively bound in contemporary quarter sheep and decorated boards. Light wear to extremities, internally fine. Never reprinted and very rare.
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Munsell, Joel
Bibliotheca Munselliana. A Catalogue of the Books and Pamphlets Issued from the Press of Joel Munsell from the Year 1828 to 1870
Reprint edition of the standard bibliography of books printed by Munsell. 191 pp. Thousands of items described in detail, often with informative and/or amusing comments. Index. 8vo. Publisher's cloth. Fine and bright. Bigmore & Wyman II, 65.
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Sainz Rodriguez, Pedro
Biblioteca Bibliografica Hispanica V: Bibliografia sobre la Historia de la Imprenta (bibliography of the history of printing in Spain and Spanish America)
The standard bibliography of the history of printing in Spain and Spanish America. Includes all manner of topo-bibliographies. 498 items described in great detail. Large 8vo, original wraps. FINE AND BRIGHT.
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Pelletan, Edouard and Clement-Janin (Carayon association copy)
Catalogue general annote des editions d'art Edouard Pelletan.
First and only edition of this bibliography and catalogue raisonne of Pelletan's books. [18], 98, [22] pp. Includes extremely detailed descriptions--with complete justifications and price at time of issue--of dozens and dozens of books (for example, the complete contents of the Almanach du Bibliophile are given). Fully indexed. A LARGE-PAPER COPY, ONE OF ONLY 25 NUMBERED COPIES PRINTED ON IMPERIAL JAPAN PAPER. This is furthermore a fine association copy, signed and inscribed by Pelletan to the binder Carayon. The inscription is dated October 21, 1908, only 20 days after printing was completed. Squarish 12mo, original wraps. Uncut. Spine a bit worn, else FINE AND BRIGHT.
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Bossuet, L.A.N.
Catalogue des livres relatifs a l'histoire de la ville de Paris et de ses environs, composant la bibliotheque de M. l'Abbe L.A.N. Bossuet, cure de Saint-Louis en l'Isle (bibliography, bibliographie)
FIRST AND ONLY EDITION of one of the most important bibliographies of Paris. 2 leaves; III, 384 pp. 2,336 book thorougly described. A LARGE-PAPER COPY, BEAUTIFULLY PRINTED ON FINE HANDMADE LAID PAPER. Large 8vo. Original wraps. Entirely uncut. Minimal wear to wraps. Else FINE AND BRIGHT. Large-paper copies of this important catalogue are extremely rare.
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Brunet, Gustave (Charles Le Blanc association copy)
Imprimeurs imaginaires et libraires supposes. Etude bibliographique. Suivie de recherches sur quelques ouvrages imprimes avec des indications fictives de lieux ou avec dates singulieres
FIRST AND ONLY EDITION of this important study of fake imprints. 2 leaves, 290 pp. A LARGE-PAPER COPY, printed on fine wove paper. An association copy from the collection of Charles Le Blanc, with his owndership stamp on title-page. Large 8vo. Contemporary quarter cloth and marbled boards. Light wear to binding, scattered foxing. Else very good. A very scarce and important bibliography.
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Antonio, Nicolas
Bibliotheca hispana vetus [with] Bibliotheca hispana nova
Four folio volumes in two sturdy decorated board slipcases, fine. Over 2500 pages. A reprint of the first monument of Spanish bibliography, a bibliographical dictionary of Spanish authors with highly detailed descriptions of the various editions of their works. The first edition was published in the late 17th century. The second edition, which is reproduced faithfully here, has long been regarded as the best because of its textual correctness and Ibarra's peerless typography.
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Houdoy, Jules
Les imprimeurs lillois. Bibliographie des impressions lilloises 1595-1700.
FIRST (and only non-reprint) EDITION OF THE STANDARD BIBLIOGRAPHY OF EARLY LILLE IMPRINTS. XXII, 391 pp. 484 books described in great detail. Short biographies of all printers. Index. Title-page printed in red and black. Edition limited to 300 copies, all printed on fine Dutch handmade laid paper. Large 4to. FINELY BOUND BY DAVID (signed) in half morocco and marbled boards. Top edge gilt, other edges uncut. Original wraps and backstrip bound in. Light wear to binding, else fine and bright.
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Boisgirard, Rene (Jules Couet) (Anatole France)
Catalogue de la Bibliotheque de M. Jules Couet, Bibliothecaire-Archiviste de la Comedie-Francaise (Un Vieux Bibliophile) (Anatole France)
Nine volumes, complete. The monumental auction catalogue of the private library of Jules Couet, bibliophile and for many years librarian and archivist of the Comedie-Francaise. 4983 lots in all. Particularly focused on French plays, other works pertaining to theatre, curiosa, facetiae. Also includes the best collection of works of Anatole France ever assembled. 4to. Original wraps. Fine and bright. A rare set.
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P.L. Jacob, Bibliophile [i.e., Paul Lacroix]
Recherches bibliographiques sur des livres rares et curieux
First and only edition of this collection of bibliographical articles by one of the great bibliographers of the 19th century. Includes three articles about editions of Rabelais, a bibliography of the books printed by Francois Juste, a bibliography of French books printed in Alsace from 1547 to 1619, a bibliography of lost or unique French books, and lots more. Focus is on 16th and 17th centuries. Very good and uncut in original parchment wraps (professionally restored). One of 550 copies on laid paper, from a total edition of 600. Very fresh internally. 8vo.
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Zimmer, Dieter E. (Vladimir Nabokov)
Vladimir Nabokov: Bibliographie des Gesamtwerks
FIRST EDITION OF THE FIRST NABOKOV BIBLIOGRAPHY. Hundreds of items included. 8vo. Like new in original wraps. Very scarce.
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(Axel Eggebrecht) Neumann, Robert, Kurt Marek, and Inge Lehmkuhl
Axel Eggebrecht
Three short essays and a bibliography of Eggebrecht's writings. From the Hamburger Bibliographien series. This copy signed by Eggebrecht and with corrections in his hand.
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Colmeiro, Manuel
Biblioteca de los economistas espanoles en los siglos XVI, XVII y XVIII (bibliography of Spanish economics and economists)
A spectacular edition of Colmeiro's outstanding bibliography of early Spanish economics. 405 items described in great detail, with extensive commentaries. This edition limited to 300 copies beautifully printed on fine handmade wove paper. The frontispiece portrait is an original aquatint by Jose M. Chico. Folio. Loose as issued in original wraps. Minimal wear and faint spotting to wraps, internally UNCUT, UNOPENED, BRIGHT, AND FINE. In the original (somewhat defective) slipcase.
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Diputacion Provincial de Barcelona (Thomas Kempis)
Catalogo de la coleccion bibliografica de la Imitatio Christi (Thomas Kempis bibliography)
A catalogue of an astonishing private collection of editions of Kempis' Imitation of Christ. The collection was given to the Biblioteca Central de Barcelona (now the Biblioteca de Catalunya) by the collector's children. 670 items described, in many different languages. 22 plates of photographic facsimiles. Large 8vo, FINE AND BRIGHT in original wraps, uncut and unopened. Like new.
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Bitting, Katherine Golden
Gastronomic Bibliography
ORIGINAL EDITION of this classic bibliography of gastronomy. xvi, 718 pp. Printed on good wove paper. 4to. Publisher's cloth. Binding lightly worn and soiled, internally FINE AND BRIGHT. Scarce.
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Green, Henry (Andrea Alciati)
Andrea Alciati and His Books of Emblems (a bibliography)
The standard bibliography of Alciati, one of 250 copies printed. Extremely thorough descriptions, with some facsimiles, of 179 editions of Alciati's emblems published from 1522 to 1872. A presentation copy from Green to Henry Austin Whitney, signed in the year of publication. Prospectus and catalogue bound in at end. Large 8vo. Vg+ in publisher's decorated cloth. Unobtrusive professional restoration to front hinge. Very fresh internally.
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Maignien, Edmond (Bibliotheque Municipale de Grenoble)
Catalogue des incunables de la Bibliotheque Municipale de Grenoble
An outstanding catalogue. 1 leaf; XIV, 498 pp plus 3 full-page plates. 614 incunables described in great detail. 4to. Original wraps. Uncut and unopened. FINE AND BRIGHT, with no defects.
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Checa Cremades, Jose Luis
Bibliografia fundamental sobre botanica e historia natural (siglo XV-siglo XVIII). Las plantas del mundo vistas a traves de 250 impresos prelinneanos (bibliography of botany and natural history, 1471-1797
A massive bibliography of important books in the fields of botany and natural history, from the birth of printing until the late 18th century. Over 250 items thoroughly described. While Checa Cremades is an amateur bibliographer and makes some very basic mistakes, this work is still a very worthwhile reference. 535 pp. Edition limited to 2000 numbered copies. 4to. Original wraps. Fine and bright.
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Mendez Bejarano, Mario
Diccionario de escritores, maestros y oradores naturales de Sevilla y su actual provincia
Three volumes in one. A massive bio-bibliography, with 3,830 entries (over 1200 pages) on writers born in the province of Seville. With a special section on Arabic and Hebrew writers at the back. One of 2000 copies, fine in publisher's attractive imitation vellum.
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Onzea, Wilfried
Edward Burrett and the Penmiel Press
A bibliography of this English private press. Limited to 200 copies printed letterpress on fine paper. This copy signed by Burrett, the proprietor of the press. Facsimiles. Small, thin, square 8vo. Fine in original wraps.
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Desvaux, L'abbe Albert and l'abbe A.-L. Letacq
Essai sur la bibliographie de l'Abbaye de Saint-Evroult et du Canton de la Ferte-Fresnel
An extremely rare bibliography, focusing on a specific abbey and its region (in Normandy). 83 pp. 4to. Bound in marbled boards, original wraps preserved. Uncut and unopened. Wraps a bit discolored, else fine and bright. Almost impossible to find.
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Beebe, Lucius and Robert K. Bulkley, Jr. (Edward Arlington Robinson)
A Bibliography of the Writings of Edward Arlington Robinson
The first Robinson bibliography. 8vo, fine in buckram. Looks like it might be a reprint, but there is no printed indication that it is.
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La Vinaza, El Conde de
Bibliografia espanola de lenguas indigenas de America
The best bibliography of early printed material on new-world languages. 1188 items described, many in great detail. Glossary of languages at back. This reprint includes a new 64-page introduction. Large 4to, fine, uncut and unopened in original wraps.
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Millett, Fred B.
Contemporary American Authors
Thick 8vo, 716 pp. 219 bio-bibliographies of the major writers of the first half of the 20th century. Fine in publisher's buckram.
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Perez Pastor, Cristobal
La imprenta en Toledo: descripcion bibliografica de las obras impresas en la imperial ciudad desde 1483 hasta nuestros dias
A bibliography of books printed in Toledo, Spain from 1483 until the late 19th cenury. Over 1500 items accurately described, some in great detail. Facsimiles. Small 4to, fine in original wraps.
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Nissen, Claus
Die illustrierten Vogelbuecher: ihre Geschichte und Bibliographie (Vogelbucher bibliography)
Limited-edition (150 copies) reprint of one of the great ornithological bibliographies. 223 pp. 1031 items fully described. Plates. Fully indexed. 4to. Publisher's cloth. Fine and bright. As new.
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Bengesco, Georges and Jean Malcolm (Voltaire)
Voltaire. Bibliographie de ses oeuvres [with] Table de la bibliographie de Voltaire.
Five volumes bound in three, complete with the supplement issued in 1953. FIRST (and only non-reprint) EDITION OF THE MONUMENTAL BIBLIOGRAPHY OF VOLTAIRE. Thousands of items described in great detail. Engraved frontispieces. Edition limited to 550 numbered sets, of which this is one of 500 on good wove paper. Large 8vos. Attractively bound in recent cloth, leather spine labels. ENTIRELY UNCUT. Original wraps bound in. Light foxing, else an excellent set. Supplement in wraps. Scarce and important.
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Weeks, Stephen B.
The Press of North Carolina in the Eighteenth Century, with Biographical Sketches of Printers, an Account of the Manufacture of Paper, and a Bibliography of the Issues.
First and only edition of the standard monograph and bibliography. 130 items thoroughly described. Edition limited to 250 numbered copies. 4to. Attractively bound in recent marbled boards. Uncut. Fine and bright. Scarce.
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Sorarrain, G. de
Catalogo de obras euskaras (Basque bibliography)
An extensive bibliography of works relating to the Basques, the Basque Country, and the Basque language. Over 1500 items described, many in great detail. Small 4to, fine in original wraps.
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Lopez Ruiz, Jose Maria
Un siglo de risas: 100 anos de prensa de humor en Espana (1901-2000) (bibliography of 20th-century Spanish humor magazines)
The standard monograph and bibliography devoted to humor magazines published in Spain during the 20th century. XIII, 383 pp. plus 16 plates with 64 color reproductions of magazine covers. Printed on good wove paper. Edition limited to 2000 numbered copies. 4to. Original wraps. New.
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Colmeiro, Miguel
La botanica y los botanicos de la peninsula hispano-lusitana. Estudios bibliograficos y biograficos
An extensive bibliography of botanical works by Spanish and Portuguese authors, followed by biographical notices. Small 4to, fine in original wraps.
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Jouin, E., V. Descreux, and A. Peeters-Baertsoen
Bibliographie occultiste et maconnique. Repertoire d'ouvrages imprimes et manuscrits relatifs a la franc-maconnerie, les societes secretes, la magie, etc.
Volume I, all published. THE SCARCE ORIGINAL (and only non-reprint) EDITION. An important bibliography. 982 items described in great detail. 653 pages. Large 8vo. Original wraps. Wraps somewhat chipped, spine worn, INTERNALLY UNCUT, FINE AND BRIGHT.
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Carmena y Millan, Luis
El periodismo taurino: indice de periodicos taurinos desde 1819 a 1898
A bibliography of 19th century periodicals relating to bullfighting. Large slim 8vo, fine in original wraps.
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Naville, Arnold (Andre Gide)
Bibliographie des ecrits de Andre Gide
The definitive bibliography of Gide's work. One of 1800 numbered copies. Near fine and uncut in original wraps, glassine. Large 8vo.
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Dreux-Duradier and M. de Lastic-Saint-Jal
Histoire litteraire du Poitou (bio-bibliographie)
Two volumes, complete. An outstanding set of the rare original edition of this extremely important bio-bibliography of the Poitou. XV, 470, 499 pp. Printed on fine wove paper. From the library of French politician Jacques Foucher (1913-1994), who served as the president of the Conseil Regional de Poitou-Charentes from 1976 to 1978 (his attractive wood-engraved bookplate on front pastedown of each volume, his card laid into volume I). Large 8vo. Beautifully bound (for Foucher) in quarter morocco and decorated boards, Foucher's initials in gilt at tail of spine of each volume. Uncut. Original wraps preserved. FINE AND BRIGHT, with no defects.
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Ruelle, Charles-Emile
Bibliographie generale des Gaules. Repertoire systematique et alphabetique des ouvrages, memoires et notices concernant l'histoire, la topographie, la religion, les antiquites et le langage de la gaule jusqu'a la fin du Ve siecle
Four parts in one, COMPLETE. First (and only non-reprint) edition of this important bibliography. 1 blank leaf; 3 leaves; XI pp; 1732 + (801*-822*) columns. Thousands of items fully described. 4to. Old cloth, lightly worn and discolored. Internally fine and bright. This original edition, issued in four parts, is very scarce complete. Vicaire VI, 1237.
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Haeghen, Ferdinand van der (Antoine, Antonius Schorus)
Antoine Schorus. Bibliographie. (bibliography of Antonius Schorus)
The very rare bibliography of all editions of the works of Schorus, almost all printed in the 16th century. Extremely precise and detailed entries. Title-page plus 110 leaves, printed rectos only. 12mo. Later hardcover binding. Traces of wear to binding, else FINE AND BRIGHT.
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El libro de arte en espana
A scarce exhibition catalogue. Full bibliographical descriptions of Spanish art books 1498-1882. "Art books" includes illustrated books, architecture books, and books about art and/or artists. Numerous facsimiles. 4to, fine in original wraps.
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Pigoreau, Alexandre-Nicolas
Petite bibliographie biographico-romanciere, ou Dictionnaire des romanciers, tant anciens que modernes, tant nationaux qu'etrangers. Avec un mot sur chacun d'eux, et la notice des romans qu'ils ont donnes, soit comme auteurs, soit comme traducteurs.
First and only (non-reprint) edition of this important bibliography of novels, with brief biographies of the authors. 2, iv, 5-354 pp. Many supplements were issued later. 8vo. Contemporary quarter calf and decorated boards. Binding worn but structurally sound. Some internal foxing, else clean. Very scarce.
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