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D'Annunzio, Gabriele (Adolfo de Carolis, illustrator)
Francesca da Rimini (illustrated by Adolfo de Carolis)
First edition of this play based on an episode from Dante's Inferno. Dramatic woodcut illustrations by Adolfo de Carolis. Both text and illustrations printed in red and black. Printed on fine wove paper. 4to, publisher's gilt-stamped limp cloth, original ties. Uncut. Spine slightly cocked, else fine. Turn of the Century 97. Hofstaetter 204-205.
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Bescou, Yves
Rythmes Inactuels
First edition of this collection of poems. Special copy printed on old Japan paper. Signed presentation inscription from Bescou on flyleaf. Manuscript poem by Bescou bound in at end, as is a clipping about Bescou with his manuscript corrections. Half morocco over marbled boards, conserving original wraps and backstrip. Top edge gilt, other edges uncut. Light wear to binding, internally near fine.
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Goncourt, Edmond and Jules de (Louis Morin, illustrator)
Les aventures du jeune baron de Knifausen (illustrated by Louis Morin)
A charming livre d'artiste, the first of eleven published between 1904 and 1906 in the "Collection de l'Academie des Goncourt". THIS IS THE PUBLISHER'S COPY, aside from the edition of 350 numbered copies. Illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the authors and ten charming original engravings (8 of which are full-page and hors-texte) by Louis Morin, a few lightly erotic. Beautifully printed in Auriol types (an art nouveau font) on fine wove paper. This copy includes: a complete set of page proofs, on the front of which Romagnol, the editor, has scrawled in ink his plan for the entire collection; two autograph letters signed by Morin to Romagnol, in which he discusses the illustrations for this book (and getting paid for them); 2 additional suites, in different states, of the eleven engravings in the book, including a suite in remarque state; 2 rejected engravings, each in 2 states (these are perhaps unique: according to the justification, no copies were issued with the "planches refusees"); a prospectus for the entire collection; 9 specimens of etchings by artists whose work would appear in the collection (Jouas, Vidal, etc.); a newspaper article (from Les annales politiques et litteraires, October 20, 1903) about the FIRST PRIX GONCOURT, which was to be given a few days later; and a newspaper ad announcing the Collection de l'Academie des Goncourt. 8vo. Book in original wraps, suites loose in wraps, as issued. Both are housed along with the other material in a contemporary custom-made cloth slipcase. In near fine to fine condition throughout. A unique item.
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Heron de Villefosse, A. and H. Thedenat
Inscriptions romaines de Frejus (Forum-Julii)
First and only edition of this very scarce scholarly monograph. Illustrated with one plate and 15 text figures. A LARGE-PAPER COPY finely printed on thick, soft laid paper. Bound in recent half calf and cloth. Small 4to. Partially-visible inkstamp on title-page, else fine.
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Bereau, Jacques
Oeuvres poetiques de Jacques Bereau, poitevin
COPY NUMBER ONE, 1 of only 15 copies on China paper. Bereau was a poet from Poiters whose works were first published in that city in 1565, and this is the second edition. Small 8vo, half morocco and marbled paper over boards. Superficial wear to extremities and corners a little bumped. Internally fine.
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Regnier, Mathurin and E. Courbet (Bracquemond)
Oeuvres de Mathurin Regnier: Texte original, avec notice, variantes & glossaire par E. Courbet. Frontispiece etching by Bracquemond
Critical edition of the works of Regnier, printed on fine laid paper. Frontispiece etching by Felix Bracquemond. Small 8vo, full leather, top edge gilt, other edges uncut. Rubbing to joints and corners, internally fine.
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Whitaker, John
The Ancient Cathedral of Cornwall Historically Surveyed
Two volumes. The only edition of this work. Complete with the two engravings, both half-titles, and ads at the end of volume II. Printed on bluish paper. Large 4to, later half calf over marbled boards. Only the slightest wear to binding, internally fine. Large margins.
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Garcia Ejarque, Luis
La Real Biblioteca de S.M. y su personal 1712-1836
A history of the Spanish Royal Library from its foundation in 1712 until 1836, when it became the National Library of Spain. Includes extensive bio-bibliographical notes on all of the people associated with the library during that time. Basically, this is the bibliography of the Spanish enlightenment. Published in 1997 and already out of print. 575 pp. 4to, original wraps, fine.
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Loti, Pierre (illustrated by Myrbach)
Matelot (with wood-engravings by Myrbach)
First edition. Wood-engraved illustrations by Myrbach. Nicely bound by Sotheran in three-quarters vellum, with gilt spine and morocco lettering-piece. Near fine.
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Claudel, Paul
Visages radieux
First edition of this book of poems. From a total edition of 235 numbered copies beautifully printed on Arches laid paper, this is one of 20 copies hors commerce. Italic type throughout, with initials printed in colors. 4to, loose as issued in original wraps. Fine.
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Jouy, E. and A. Jay
Les hermites en prison
Two volumes, complete. The first edition of this novel about prison life, c. 1800. The seond volume, interestingly, contains a lengthy (91 pp.) account of the Penitentiary of New York City, and the story of an Irish inmate, Henry Fitz-Allan. Frontispiece portraits of both authors, two other full-page engraved plates, numerous smaller wood-engraved illustrations and ornaments, including one of the Penitentiary of New York City. One of the full-page engraved plates is present in two states. It depicts a black man with an open shirt and an elegantly dressed white man, handcuffed together in prison. The black man smiles seductively at his companion; the white man looks terrified. 8vo, uncut in recent cloth with original decorated wraps bound in. Bindings fine. Occasional light internal foxing. Very large margins.
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Maurras, Charles
Les secrets du soleil
Limited, numbered first edition on Arches laid paper. Illustrated by Gernez. Small 8vo, original wraps with some wear to extremities. VG overall. Uncut. Blindstamp of previous owner on title page.
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Gaudin, Felix
Le Vitrail du XIIe siecle au XVIIIe siecle
A study of stained-glass windows. 50 b&w plates. 8vo, original wraps, near fine.
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Seguin, Jean
Bibliographie Critique des Ouvrages se rapportant au Folklore Bas-Normand
A rare, thorough, and highly unusual bibliography of the folklore of Lower Normandy. About 180 items described, with notes (often extensive) about content, rarity, value, and so forth. A LARGE-PAPER COPY, printed on many different hues of brightly-colored wove paper. 48 pp. Small 4to, multi-hued original wraps (beautifully produced). Uncut and unopened. A bit of wear and tear (and sunning) to wraps. Internally fine.
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Royere, Jean
Par la lumiere peints...
First edition of this collection of poems. From a large-paper edition of 25 copies, this is one of FIVE copies on old Japan paper. 8vo, leather over marbled boards, original wraps and backstrip preserved. Uncut and unopened. Fine.
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Luis de Leon, Fray (illustrated by Joan Triado)
La Perfecta Casada (illustrated by Joan Triado)
A finely printed edition of this classic of Spanish literature, with beautiful art nouveau frontispiece and numerous ornaments, printed in color, by Joan Triado. Printed on Japan-type wove paper. 8vo, Original wraps. Fine and bright.
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Brunet, Gustave (editor)
La Bernarda Buyandiri, tragi-comedia
Reprint, limited to 60 numbered copies (this being copy number 2), of a rare play in the Lyonnais dialect originally published in 1658. vi, 23 pp. Large 8vo, original wraps. Uncut and mostly unopened. Rebacked. Fraying to edges of wraps. Overall very good. Soleinne 3985; Gay I, 377 ("fort libre"); Brunet I, 795.
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Gras Balaguer, Menene (illustrated by Jorge Castillo)
Alimento del Tiempo (with woodcuts by Jorge Castillo)
Illustrated with original woodcuts by Jorge Castillo. One of 500 copies on beautiful handmade paper. Signed by the author and the artist. Square octavo, loose as issued in simple folding case. Fine.
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Goovaerts, Alphonse
Histoire et Bibliographie de la Typographie Musicale dans les Pays-Bas
Rare original edition of this bibliography of music printed in the Low Countries from 1539 to 1841. 608 pp. 1415 items thoroughly described, with abundant notes. Nine phototype facsimiles, some folding. Large 8vo. Attractively bound in recent cloth, leather spine label. Uncut. BRIGHT AND FINE.
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Salomon (Solomon) and Raphael Drouart
Le Cantique des Cantiques (illustrated by Raphael Drouart)
A livre d'artiste engraved in aquatint throughout (text and images) by Raphael Drouart. Numerous full-page illustrations, head-pieces, tail-pieces, and page borders. Text follows the French translation done in 1550 by the Docteurs de Louvain. Edition limited to 115 numbered copies on very fine, uncut Japanese paper. Printed on rectos only. Signed in pencil by Drouart. Folio, loose as issued in hand-painted wrappers, protective folder, and decorated slipcase. Fine. A beautiful production.
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Mendez Ferrin, Xose Luis (illustrated by Alberto Carpo)
Morte de Amadis (with woodcuts by Alberto Carpo)
Illustrated with original woodcuts by Alberto Carpo. Text in Portuguese. One of 500 copies on beautiful handmade paper. Signed by the artist. Square octavo, loose as issued in simple folding case. Fine.
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Bainville, Jacques and Edy-Legrand
Jaco & Lori. Illustrated with etchings by Edy-Legrand
A livre d'artiste illustrated with 37 original etchings by Edy-Legrand, one of the greatest and most underrated graphic artists and book-illustrators of the 20th century. Includes 25 full-page hors-texte etchings and 12 smaller etchings. The justification mentions 166 copies in all, including 20 on Imperial Japan paper, and says nothing about the existence of extra suites. This is a special copy printed on Imperial Japan paper with an extra suite of the 25 hors-texte etchings, and an extra suite of the 12 smaller etchings printed without text, all on Japan paper. 4to, original wraps. Suites wrapped separately in rice paper. Fine and bright. Housed in the original chemise and slipcase.
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Dunthorne, Gordon
Flower and Fruit Prints of the 18th and Early 19th Centuries: Their History, Makers and Uses, with a Catalogue Raisonne of the Works in Which They Are Found
The original edition, with all the color plates, of this essential guide to identifying botanical prints. From a total edition of 2500 copies, this is one of 750 copies with the additional color folding plate with the list of subscribers. Folio, publisher's cloth with large leather label on front cover. Binding sunned and lightly worn, with leather spine label gone. Top edge gilt. Internally clean.
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Escobar, Miguel (illustrated by Leticia Feduchi)
Lentos Paseos (with woodcuts by Letitcia Feduchi)
Illustrated with original woodcuts by Leticia Feduchi. One of 500 copies on beautiful handmade paper. Signed by the author and the artist. Square octavo, loose as issued in simple folding case. Fine.
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Gonod, B.
Catalogue des Ouvrages Imprimes et Manuscrits Concernant l'Auvergne, extrait du catalogue general de la Bibliotheque de Clermont- Ferrand (Puy-de-Dome)
First and only edition of this exhaustive bibliogaphy of the Auvergne region of France. Over 1500 items described. 8vo, contemporary decorated boards. Uncut. Light wear to extremities, minor marginal restorations to half-title and title, occasional light spotting, but overall an attractive copy of a very uncommon bibliography.
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Miquel Alzueta (Joan Hernandez Pijuan)
Restauracio del Cor (with six original woodcuts by Joan Hernandez Pijuan)
Illustrated with six original woodcuts by Hernandez Pijuan (Maluquer II, 229-234). Text in Catalan. From an edition of 500 numbered copies on handmade paper. Signed by the author and the artist. Square octavo, loose as issued in simple folding case. Fine.
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Duncan, Garnett
Bowie Claims
One-page pamphlet concerning Spanish land claims in Arkansas, which had been deemed fraudulent. Just think...Clinton could've been Spanish. One 8vo sheet, disbound. Very good.
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Collazos, Oscar (illustrated by Frederic Amat)
A Laia (with woodcuts by Frederic Amat)
Illustrated with original woodcuts by Frederic Amat. One of 500 copies on handmade paper. Signed by the author and the artist. Square octavo, loose as issued in simple folding case. Fine.
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Menestrier, Claude-Francois
La nouvelle methode raisonne du blason, pour l'apprendre d'une maniere aise....
A pristine copy of a very scarce edition of this classic text on heraldry. 32 full-page engraved plates with hundreds of coats of arms, dozens of text woodcuts. Small 8vo, original boards. Uncut. Very light wear to boards. Internally bright and fine, with large margins and deckle edges.
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Maurras, Charles (illustated by Jean Traynier)
Le Beau Jeu des Reviviscences (with an etching by Jean Traynier)
First edition of this sentimental tale by Maurras, with an additional unpublished poem. The author, a filthy anti-Semite who spent several years in prison after the war, wrote this book at the very end of his life, having returned to his hometown, at the edge of the Etang de Berre, to die. Illustrated with a beautiful frontispiece etching, by Jean Traynier, depicting the port of Martigues. Finely printed in hand-set Garamond Italic types. From a total edition of 187 copies, this is ONE OF ONLY THREE COPIES on Japon Imperial with a second proof of the etching on Japon mince. 4to, loose as issued in wraps, board folder, and slipcase. Uncut and unopened. Fine.
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Faucheux, L.E. (Ficquet, Savart, Grateloup)
Catalogue raisonne de toutes les estampes qui forment les oeuvres graves d'Etienne Ficquet, Pierre Savart, J.-B. de Grateloup et J.-P.-S. de Grateloup
First and only edition of the only catalogue raisonne of the prints of these four 18th-century French portrait artists. Edition limited to 100 copies. Printed on fine laid paper. Bourcard p. 175: "Catalogue tres bien redige et le seul publie sur l'oeuvre de ces artistes, tire a 100 ex. sur verge et devenu rare." 4to. Bound in contemporary quarter hardgrain morocco and pebbled boards. Light wear to binding, internally fine and bright. Very rare.
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Servieres, Jean de
Sous le Lambel (Contes en Provence)
First and only edition of this collection of tales about Provence. From a total large-paper edition of 13 copies, this is copy number I, one of 3 copies (numbered I-III) on Japon Imperial paper. 4to, original wraps. Backstrip a little crinkled, else fine, uncut, and unopened.
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Harding, Gunnar (illustrated by Carolyn Anderson and Michael Nushawg)
The Fabulous Life of Guillaume Apollinaire (silkscreens by Carolyn Anderson and Michael Nushawg)
A beautiful edition of this imaginative stream-of-consciousness text written in homage to the surrealist poet. Illustrated with numerous original silkscreen prints by Carolyn Anderson and Michael Nushawg. Printed by hand on fine wove paper. One of 320 copies printed. 4to, original wraps. Uncut. Fine.
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Harton, Maurice d' and Jean Gay
Au Jardin du Monastere: Vielles legendes catholiques de Normandie (illustrated by Jean Gay)
A charming collection of Norman religious legends associated with different times of the year, especially holidays. Woodcut illustrations by Jean Gay, printed hors-texte on fine Madagascar wove paper. All original tissue-guards present. Text printed within a border on fine laid paper. Small 4to, original decorated boards. Uncut. Very minor soiling and spotting to boards. Internally fine.
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de la Cuesta, Barbara
If There Weren't So Many of Them You Might Say They Were Beautiful
First edition of this short novel set in the Boston area. The author has illustrated the text with four original full-page linoleum cuts, printed in sepia. Large 8vo, fine in publisher's wraps.
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Gross, Charles
A Bibliography of British Municipal History, Including Guilds and Parliamentary Representation
First edition of this important bibliography. 3,092 items described. Large 8vo, publisher's cloth. Extremely light wear to extremities, bookplate. Else near fine.
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Vicenc Altaio (illustrated by Miguel Rasero)
La llengua suspesa (with woodcuts by Miguel Rasero)
Illustrated with original woodcuts by Miguel Rasero. Text in Catalan. One of 500 copies on handmade paper. Signed by the author and the artist. Square octavo, loose as issued in simple folding case. Fine.
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Parsons, Arthur Jeffrey
Catalog of the Gardiner Greene Hubbard Collection of Engravings Presented to the Library of Congress by Mrs. Gardiner Greene Hubbard
The beautifully-produced catalogue of a monumental collection. Thousands of prints described. According to a laid-in slip bearing the printed signature of the librarian of congress, this book was very expensive to produce, and was published in a "very limited edition" for distribution to libraries and other print-collecting institutions (this probably explains why non-ex-library copies, like this one, are so scarce.) Frontispiece etched portrait of Hubbard, and an original proof of his bookplate. 10 fine collotype plates. Printed on very fine, thick laid paper. Levis p. 221 "It is a beautiful volume." Large, thick 4to, original half leather over gray boards. Wear to head and foot of spine. Uncut and almost entirely unopened. Internally fine. A very attractive copy.
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Hervieu, Louise
Reminiscences (written and illustrated by Louise Hervieu)
First edition of this collection of stories by Hervieu, illustrated by her with five full-page original lithographs (one in color) and five wood engravings. Beautifully printed on fine Marais wove paper. From a total edition of 355 copies, this is one of 13 with a suite of the lithographs and wood engravings. This copy belonged to renowned artist and printer Jean-Gabriel Daragnes, with his wood-engraved bookplate. 4to, loose as issued in original wraps. Fine.
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Villon, Francoys (Francois) (illustrated by Picart le Doux)
Les Oeuvres de Maistre Francoys (Francois) Villon: les Lais - le Testament - Poesies Divers. Woodcuts by Picart le Doux
A beautiful edition of the major works of France's most important late medieval poet. Illustrated with woodcuts by Charles Picart Le Doux. There are 12 full-page woodcuts hors-texte, all delicately colored by hand, and 44 text woodcuts. This copy has an additional suite, not called for, of the full-page woodcuts. Edition limited to 600 numbered copies, of which this is one of 500 printed on fine Johannot wove paper. Large 4to, original wraps, board folder and slipcase. Uncut. Fine.
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Zambrano, Maria (Baruj Salinas)
Arbol (with woodcuts by Baruj Salinas)
Illustrated with original woodcuts by Baruj Salinas. One of 500 copies on handmade paper. Signed by the artist. Square octavo, loose as issued in simple folding case. Fine.
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Paris, Gaston (editor)
Deux redactions du roman des sept sages de Rome
First edition of these two prose versions of the Sept Sages. With an important introduction by Gaston Paris. Published by the Societe des Anciens Textes Francais. Extensive notes. Beautifully printed on fine laid paper. Large 8vo, original cloth. Very light wear to binding, internally fine and uncut. Bossuat 1399; Woledge p. 115.
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Raynaud, Gaston (editor)
Elie de Saint Gille
First French edition of this medieval French epic (a German edition appeared three years earlier). Published by the Societe des Anciens Textes Francais. Extensive notes. Beautifully printed on fine laid paper. Large 8vo, original cloth. Tiny stain to lower board. Internally fine, uncut, and almost entirely unopened. Bossuat 325; Gautier 1246.
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Raynaud, Gaston (editor)
Elie de Saint Gille
First French edition (a German edition appeared in 1876) of this medieval French epic. Extensive notes. Published by the Societe des Anciens Textes Francais. One of 100 large-paper copies beautifully printed on fine Whatman wove paper. Large 8vo, publisher's parchment wraps, uncut and unopened. Light soiling to wraps, else fine. Bossuat 325; Gautier 1246.
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Yolande de Saint-Pol (H. Michelant, editor)
Guillaume de Palerne
First edition of this important courtly romance. Extensive notes. Published by the Societe des Anciens Textes Francais. Beautifully printed on fine laid paper. Large 8vo, publisher's cloth. Uncut and almost entirely unopened. Binding near fine. Internally fine. Bossuat 1368.
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Normand, Jacques and Gaston Raynaud (editors)
Aiol
First edition of this extremely important medieval French epic. Extensive notes throughout. Published by the Societe des Anciens Textes Francais. Beautifully printed on fine laid paper. Large 8vo, original cloth. Binding near fine. Internally fine, uncut, and almost entirely unopened. Bossuat 164; Gautier 686.
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Servois, G. (editor)
Le Roman de la Rose ou de Guillaume de Dole
First edition of the "original" Roman de la Rose, a highly important courtly romance composed long before the allegorical poem of the same name by Guillaume de Lorris and Jean de Meun. Extensive notes. Published by the Societe des Anciens Textes Francais. Beautifully printed on fine laid paper. Large 8vo, original cloth. Light wear to binding. Internally fine and uncut. Bossuat 1198.
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Dachs, Ramon (Ramon Guillen i Balmes)
Oba Gues (with woodcuts by Roman Guillen i Balmes)
Illustrated with original woodcuts by Ramon Guillen i Balmes. Text in Catalan. One of 500 copies on handmade paper. Signed by the author and the artist. Square octavo, loose as issued in simple folding case. Fine.
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Biblioteca del Mar: Catalogo (Spanish maritime and naval bibliography)
Two volumes, complete. An extensive bibliography of Spanish maritime books. About 4,000 items described. Arranged by author (volume I) and by subject (volume II). Extensively indexed. Large 4to, original wraps. Fine.
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Philippe de Navarre (Marcel de Freville, editor)
Les quatre ages de l'homme. Traite moral de Philippe de Navarre
First edition of this important text. One of 100 large-paper copies beautifully printed on Whatman wove paper. Published by the Societe des Anciens Textes Francais. Large 8vo. Attreactively bound in marbled boards. Original parchment wraps preserved. FINE AND BRIGHT. Bossuat 2682.
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