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1946réf. 12653Mt. Vernon NY: Peter Pauper 1946. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine Slipcase. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Edited illustrated and in new English version by Paul McPharlin. Handmade paper. From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks the renowned neurologist author and educator. He was in his life celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Penciled bookseller notation on ffep else tight bright and unmarred. Slipcase has several small tears on housing toned. Green and white decorative paper boards Tall 8vo. 125pp. illus green figures. Peter Pauper hardcover
1946réf. 046962Mount Vernon New York : The Peter Pauper Press 1946. First Thus . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Mcpharlin Pau. First Peter Pauper Press Edition. The Book Is Bound In Green Cloth Over Boards With An Alphabet Design. The Top Edges Are Dyed Red. The Spine Has Darkened And Has A Few Stains. The Book Is From The Library Of Norman H. Strouse Author Collector And Businessman. The Slip Cast Is Moderately Worn And Has A Thin Damp Stain At The Upper Edge Lower Edge And Opening. Mr. Strouse's Book Plate Is Attached To The Front Pastedown. A Letter From Mr. Strouse Is Laid In. The Peter Pauper Press hardcover
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1901réf. 034191Akron Ohio U.S.A.: The Werner Company 1901. Book. Very Good. Half-Leather. Bound in black half-morocco with marbled boards and endpapers gilt top edges title gilt on the spines. Very little wear overall only a minuscule chip to front top corner. Illustrated with plates portraits. reproductions of rare engravings steel plates photogravures and curious fac-similes done by the craftsman of the Hubert Guild. 292 pages. Volume XXXIX from The Works of Voltaire. The Werner Company Hardcover
2002réf. Q-1586633910SparkNotes 2002-07-15. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! SparkNotes paperback
réf. 110530Toronto: University of Toronto Press 1968 1st edition. Cloth As new in as new dust jacket. Volume numbers 85 to 89 of the COMPLETE WORKS; the first 5 volumes of Correspondence and Related Documents covering D1 December 1704 to D1729 December 1738. Individual volumes at $50 CDN each; the five @ $200. University of Toronto Press Hardcover
1817réf. 965T16London: Walker and Edwards 1817. Leather. Very Good. 5" by 3". None. A smartly bound copy of these histories from French Enlightenment writer Voltaire translated by Tobias Smollett. With a frontispiece and engraved title page. Detailed historical studies into the lives of Charles XII King of Sweden from 1697 to 1718 and Peter I better known as Peter the Great the Tsar of all Russia from 1682 and the first Emperor of all Russia from 1721 until his death in 1725. Written by François-Marie Arouet a French Enlightenment writer philosopher satirist and historian known by his nom de plume Voltaire. Famous for his wit criticism of Christianity and of slavery and as advocate of freedom of speech freedom of religion and separation of church and state. Translated by Tobias George Smollett a Scottish writer and surgeon. In the original tooled calf. Externally smart with light rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. The odd small mark to the boards. Lacking the spine label. Internally firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light scattered spotting. Further spotting and the odd small mark to the endpapers. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper with previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown. Very Good Walker and Edwards hardcover
1901réf. 034194Akron Ohio U.S.A.: The Werner Company 1901. Book. Very Good. Half-Leather. 2 Volumes. Bound in black half-morocco with marbled boards and endpapers gilt top edges title gilt on the spines. Minuscule tear in the leather at the front hinge top of volume two; very little wear overall a lovely set. Illustrated with plates portraits. reproductions of rare engravings steel plates photogravures and curious fac-similes done by the craftsman of the Hubert Guild. 299 291 pages. Volumes XL XLI from The Works of Voltaire. The Werner Company Hardcover
1977réf. Q-0140150412Penguin Classics 1977-07-28. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Penguin Classics paperback
1929réf. 947Y16London: The Scholartis Press 1929. Leather. Very Good. 9" by 6". None . A very scarce limited edition of Voltaire's fable 'The White Bull' signed by the translator. This very scarce edition limited to 70 copies 65 of which are for sale and signed by the translator C. E. Vulliamy. This copy is number 36. In the publisher's original quarter crushed morocco. 'The White Bull' is a philosophical novel and fable written by Voltaire a French Enlightenment writer and philosopher. Translated and with notes by Colwyn Edward Vulliamy an Anglo-Welsh biographer and author who also published under the pen name Anthony Rolls for his crime fiction. In the original quarter crushed morocco. Externally smart with rubbing to the extremities most notable to the spine head. Internally firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good The Scholartis Press hardcover
2026réf. LRB1000083Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 682 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1901. A substantial collected edition presenting Voltaire's major writings in English including philosophical dramatic historical poetic and miscellaneous works. The set brings together landmark texts such as Candide Zadig The Henriade The Age of Louis XIV History of Charles XII and the Philosophical Dictionary along with biographical and critical material making it a useful edition for readers and scholars interested in Enlightenment thought and the reception of Voltaire in English. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026réf. LRB25000338Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 678 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1927. A comprehensive collected edition of Voltaire in English bringing together his major philosophical literary historical dramatic and poetic writings. The set includes Candide the Philosophical Dictionary histories essays miscellanies La Pucelle d'Orléans and the Henriade with introductory and biographical material Victor Hugo's oration and an index. An important early 20th-century English-language presentation of Voltaire's works issued in a limited numbered set. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026réf. LRB25000321Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 682 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1901. Monumental collection devoted to Voltaire bringing together his principal philosophical historical dramatic and poetic writings in a contemporary English-language version. The whole includes notably Candide the Philosophical Dictionary the plays the History of Charles XII the Age of Louis XIV essays poems and letters with critical and biographical notes that illuminate the work and its reception. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026réf. LRB25000352Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 694 pages. Volume 4 of a multi-volume work. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1901. A substantial collected edition bringing together Voltaire's major prose dramatic historical and philosophical writings in an English version with introductory and critical material. Contents include Candide the Philosophical Dictionary dramatic works the history of Charles XII the Age of Louis XIV essays poems letters and related studies offering a broad view of Voltaire's range and reputation in English reception. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026réf. LRB25000318Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 684 pages. Volume 8 of a multi-volume work. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1901. Selected edition of Voltaire's works in English bringing together the major prose dramatic and historical writings associated with his name. This set includes Candide the Philosophical Dictionary dramatic works historical studies essays poems and correspondence together with introductory biographical and critical material by John Morley and Oliver H. G. Leigh. An important reference for readers interested in Enlightenment literature Voltaire's intellectual influence and the reception of his work in English. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026réf. LRB25000329Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 618 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1901. This edition brings together a vast body of Voltaire's works offering an overview of his thought religious and philosophical criticism his tales his drama his history and his varied writings. The collection notably includes Candide the Philosophical Dictionary dramatic works essays letters and major historical syntheses with useful critical and biographical material for reading and study. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026réf. LRB25000359Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 674 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1901. Complete collection of the main writings of Voltaire in a contemporary English version bringing together the novels the Philosophical Dictionary dramatic works poems historical works essays on philosophy and history as well as correspondence and critical texts. The whole offers a broad panorama of Voltaire's work accompanied by introductory and biographical material useful for reading and study. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026réf. LRB25000372Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 656 pages. Volume 12 of a multi-volume work. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1901. Collection en 22 volumes réunissant les grands textes de Voltaire dans une version contemporaine en anglais avec une introduction et des notices biographiques puis un vaste ensemble de romans essais philosophiques pièces dramatiques poèmes textes historiques et correspondance. Cet ensemble offre un panorama très complet de l'oeuvre de Voltaire avec des contributions éditoriales et critiques de John Morley Tobias George Smollett William F. Fleming et Oliver H. G. Leigh. A 22-volume collection presenting the major works of Voltaire in a contemporary English version with introductory and biographical material followed by a wide range of novels philosophical essays dramatic works poems historical writings and correspondence. This set offers a comprehensive view of Voltaire's oeuvre together with editorial and critical contributions by John Morley Tobias George Smollett William F. Fleming and Oliver H. G. Leigh. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026réf. LRB25015294Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 668 pages. Volume 3 of a multi-volume work. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1901. This volume forms part of a substantial English version of Voltaire's works bringing together philosophical literary and historical writings associated with one of the central figures of the Enlightenment. Volume III offers material of interest to readers and collectors drawn to Voltaire's influence eighteenth-century thought and classic translated editions. Third volume of an important English version of Voltaire's works combining philosophical literary and historical material by a major Enlightenment author. Of interest to readers of eighteenth-century thought and to collectors of classic translated editions. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
1762réf. 9639London: Salisbury 1762. Hardcover 264 pages. Fair. Art on front and back board. Leather bound. Gilding and art on outer spine. Rubbing and bumping to top and bottom of outer spine and to boards and corners. Heavy age wear to text block. Age wear and foxing to front and back paste-downs. Age wear throughout text. Multiple pages feature lines/paragraphs underlined notated in pencil. Salisbury hardcover
1874réf. 46967Paris: Laplace Sanchez et Cie 1874. Very Good. Paris: Laplace Sanchez et Cie. 1874. Nouvelle Édition. Quarto 28cm; contemporary half brown morocco over marbled paper-covered boards elaborate gilt spine in six compartments top edge gilt marbled endpapers; xxii2789pp.; hand-colored portrait frontispiece and nineteen leaves of plates collated complete. Leather and board margins a bit scuffed with brief exposure and a few surface scratches small early 20th century Amsterdam bookseller ticket to front pastedown and old bookseller description tipped to front free endpaper verso with offsetting to facing page else a Very Good and sound copy the plates all present and beautifully hand colored. Laplace, Sanchez et Cie unknown
1981réf. 18786Cambridge University Press for Presentation To The Members Of The Roxburghe Club 1981. Hardback morocco spine and cloth covered boards. 28.5 x 21cm. 20pp 8 facsimiles of a fragment of a lost play in Desmond Flower's library. Presentation inscription from Desmond Flower. An excellent copy. . Limited. Hard Cover. Near Fine. Cambridge University Press for Presentation To The Members Of The Roxburghe Club Hardcover
réf. 073125-11New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Very Good. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons unknown
1993réf. Q-2080705520Flammarion 1993-01-07. Mass Market Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Flammarion paperback