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réf. 6234ou voyage d’un gaulois à Rome,à l’époque du règne d’Auguste et pendant une partie du règne de Tibère.4 tomes en 4 volumes in 8 reliure d’époque plein cuir fauve,titre, tomaison,fers en long,roulette dorés,plaque à froid sur les plat,filet doré en encadrement,roulette dorée sur coupes, Collège de Bar le Duc,Prix 2 septembre 1843, doré, sur le premier plat.Tome 1 faux-titre,titre,470 pages,1 feuillet d’errata Bien complet des 3 planches dépliantes.Tome 2 faux-titre,titre,454 pages 1 feuillet d’errata.Tome 3 faux-titre,titre,416 pages,1 feuillet d’errata,tome 4 faux-titre,titre,446 pages,1 feuillet de table.Tranches marbrées.Librairie classique élémentaire Hachette 1835 Edition originale rare ,bien relié
réf. 001222Militaria - Léonard Cordier (né en 1795), capitaine. Ensemble de documents : -Copie de l'Etat des Services de M. Cordier Léonard, capitaine (1847). Tableau, 2p in-4. Engagé en 1816, il prit sa retraite en 1847 avec le grade de capitaine. Il fit uniquement les campagnes d'Afrique entre 1836 et 1840. -L.S. de Jean-de-Dieu Soult, duc de Dalmatie (ministre de la guerre), 12 juillet 1831, informant l'adjudant Cordier qu'il est promu sous-lieutenant. -L.S. de Simon Bernard (ministre de la guerre), 27 avril 1837, informant le sous-lieutenant Cordier qu'il est promu lieutenant. -L.S. de Jean-de-Dieu Soult, duc de Dalmatie (ministre de la guerre), 14 décembre 1840, informant le lieutenant Cordier qu'il est promu capitaine. -L.S. de Jean-de-Dieu Soult, duc de Dalmatie (ministre de la guerre), 17 septembre 1844, informant le capitaine Cordier qu'il est fait Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur. -L.S. de Joseph-César Michault, vicomte de Saint Mars (secrétaire de la Légion d'Honneur), 22 octobre 1844, annonçant la même nomination. -Le document de calcul de sa pension Bon ensemble
1939réf. 46693Brunnen-Vlg., Bln. (1939). 662 S. Schwarze OLwd. mit Kopfrotschnitt. Anstreichungen mit braunem Buntstift, sonst geradezu neuwertig. 12. Tsd.
1985réf. LFA-12673492614 volumes de 242, 252, 252, 267, 254, 252, 252, 250, 252, 252, 252, 240, 252 et 252 pages, format 225 x 300 mm, illustrés, reliés simili cuir, dos cuir à nerfs, publiés en 1985-1988, Editions Atlas, bon état
réf. 18855Paris Pierre de Tartas,decembre 1955 - un volume grand IN4,en feuilles,emboitage sous etui de l'éditeur, dos lisse titré,couverture rempliée plat supérieur ornée d'un médaillon doré à l'éffigie de Napoléon; 153 pages. Illustrations originales au burins gravées de C.-P. Josso sur simple et double page sous serpentes,. Tirage numéroté,un des 250 sur velin de laga,celui-ci exemplaire nominatif. Bon exemplaire
réf. 35601481, Lugdunum ( Lyon), 1944;in-12 broché. EDITION ORIGINALE.
1816réf. 65535Middletown CT: Printed by Seth Richards 1816. First edition. 19 cm. 142 pp. error in pagination p.4 misnumbered as p.3. Later calf-backed boards repaired newer spine old chipped spine label laid down. Scattered foxing and age toning through-out. The first American "Uncle Sam" novel. WRIGHT I 952. AMERICAN IMPRINTS 37593 SABIN 24260: "A political squib against the Democrats." During the War of 1812 a humorous nickname was coined for the U.S. Government with "Uncle Sam" coming to stand for "U.S." According to article by Albert Matthews in the Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society April 1908 vol. XIX pp.21-65 the term was first used in a scattering of newspapers to refer somewhat derisively to custom house officers and later to soldiers by those who opposed the war but was avoided by the 'war hawks.' It's first appearance in book form was the title offered here "a political skit. written partly in Biblical phrase." The nickname stuck becoming part of the lexicon used by later writers including J.K. Paulding Hezekiah Niles Anne Royall David Crockett etc. Printed by Seth Richards hardcover books
1868réf. 26358Nantes 1868/1873 COLLECTION de 7 lettres originales autographes Manuscrites signées à l'encre brune de Georges Méderic LÉCHALAS : lettres sur papier crème : format 21 x 13,5 cm, lettres de jeunesse (de l'age de 17 ans à 21 ans) écrites de Paris, de Saint-Marc-sur-Mer, Nantes, Genève, Saint Valery en Caux de 4 à 6 pages, à son cousin et Ami Gaston Amédée Thubé, 1868/1873
1939réf. 64656London: Sampson Low Marston & Co. Ltd. 1939. Tall 8vo. ix 1 246 pp. Blue cloth black lettering on spine very slight foxing to fore-edges light uniform interior toning slight bumping to couple corners w/ d.j. cover art of chained Foreign Legionnaires trudging across burning sands with hovering buzzard on the spine minor shelfwear rubbing couple minor closed tears minor creasing still VG/VG- copy w/ former ownership markings on ffep. First edition of this gritty cautionary tale of service with the French Foreign Legion by a Legionnaire who was with the 4th Squadron of the 1st Foreign Legion Cavalry in Syria from 1924 to 1926 during the Great Syrian Revolt. This follow-up to Twixt Hell and Allah 1931 and Five Sous a Day includes a number of new stories by the author detailing the Legion’s participation in the Rif War his attempt at desertion a thieving monkey and more. He was eventually able to capitalize on his experiences by donning his Legion uniform during previews of the 1926 silent film Beau Geste and tell the audience of the harsh discipline and savage desert fighting. Exceedingly rare in original dustjacket. See: Jack Wanger Mon Legionnaire Twixt Hell and Allah 2016. Sampson Low, Marston & Co., Ltd., hardcover
1933réf. 53787London: John Murray 1933. 8vo. 379 1 pp. plus 20 pp. publisher’s catalogued dated August 1932. Gray cloth blue lettering front cover & spine minor shelfwear minor bumping to couple corners w/ d.j. brilliant Art Deco cover art by Verrall on front cover of Legionnaire in blue silhouette on metallic silver background bayonets minor creasing edgewear 1 very small closed tear still VG/VG copy w/ bookseller’s label on rear cover for The Myer Emporium Adelaide Australia. First edition stated of this excellent anthology of French Foreign Legionnaire memoirs and stories from the Murray’s Imperial Library series. John Murray, hardcover
1816réf. 65535Middletown CT: Printed by Seth Richards 1816. First edition. 19 cm. 142 pp. error in pagination p.4 misnumbered as p.3. Drab boards detached spine perished blank front endpaper lacking. Scattered foxing and age toning through-out. The first American "Uncle Sam" novel. WRIGHT I 952. AMERICAN IMPRINTS 37593 SABIN 24260: "A political squib against the Democrats." During the War of 1812 a humorous nickname was coined for the U.S. Government with "Uncle Sam" coming to stand for "U.S." According to article by Albert Matthews in the Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society April 1908 vol. XIX pp.21-65 the term was first used in a scattering of newspapers to refer somewhat derisively to custom house officers and later to soldiers by those who opposed the war but was avoided by the 'war hawks.' It's first appearance in book form was the title offered here "a political skit. written partly in Biblical phrase." The nickname stuck becoming part of the lexicon used by later writers including J.K. Paulding Hezekiah Niles Anne Royall David Crockett etc. Printed by Seth Richards unknown
réf. 42453Sans lieu et sans nom [Macon, Protat Frères], 1942. Gr. in-8°, 77p. Broché.
191516 pages. Features: Shall America commit to Great Britain's Commercial Yoke? - exactions in gross violation of our anti-trust laws, forced from U.S. rubber manufacturers, give Great Britain arbitrary control of industry - wool business conducted under British "Approval" - copper production decreased 50% by interference - cotton shipments x-rayed by British agents - includes fascimile of letter required to be signed by rubber manufacturers; The men of the A.I.U.; The Chicago Primary Election; Humaneness, by Dr. Edmund von Mach; England Blockades the World; "The American Legion"; The Military Situation - Hindenburg meets the Grand Duke - M. Sasonoff and England; News from Germany, by Louis Veireck; Advertising Talk; The German Children's "Wacht am Rhein"; and more. Unmarked. Average wear. Covers detached but present. A worthy copy. Magazine
1921Black and white photos and illustrations. Features: The Witherell Kidnapping case - Mrs. Gladys Witherell was kidnapped for several days - article with photos of victim and perpetrators; Bad Man Louis - a tale from what is now Glacier National Park in Montana; The Justice of the North - The North-West Mounted Police set out in search of two Eskimos - Sinnisiak and Uluksak - who killed Catholic priests in Canada's north; The Cowboys of the Camargue - a description of the life and cowboys of Frances's Camargue; Through Central America on Horseback - Part I - Eugene Cunningham describes his trip by horseback south from San Jose, Costa Rica - with photos; The Wreck of the "Angola" - the horrible tale of 42 days afloat between China and the Philippines; The River of Mystery - the largely unknown Orange River of South Africa; The Adventures of a Rolling Stone - VI - the author finds himself hired as a Montana ranch hand; Photo and brief writeup of Turkey farm of Mr. M.A. Stutsman in Barstow, California; Two Boys in the Foreign Legion - young men choose to escape from the French Foreign Legion in the African desert, pursued by Arabs; Photo and brief write-up of "The Joshua Tree", the world's largest Yucca tree in southern California; The Buried Cities of Asia Minor - II - investigating the cities of Carchemish and Jerablus, on the Euphrates; The Cowboy Outlaw - Kid Curry terrorized the western states; Odds and Ends - Hungarian barber and Egyptian fisherman at work; nice vintage ads. Average wear. Bits of external tape secure spine. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy. Book
1907réf. 268511Chicago: A. C. McClurg & Company Dial Press Cozzens & Beaton Company 1907. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good binding. The Papers published by the Illinois state commandery of the Loyal Legion of the United States complete in 4 volumes. All from the library of Civil War historian Bud Robertson with his bookplate on the front pastedowns in 3 of the volumes his bookplate is on top of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion bookplate. As Robertson says in his Military Aspects --Soldier Life section of the Nevins bibliography while "the accounts vary wide in accuracy and quality" they contain "personal reminiscences in camp battle and prison" and can yield "useful nuggets" Nevins I 131. Each volume with engraved portrait frontispiece. Nevins I 131. Very Good binding. A. C. McClurg & Company | Dial Press | Cozzens & Beaton Company unknown books
réf. 44654n. p. n. d. Ca. 1940-41. Embossed cream paper covered boards with lettering in gilt to upper board bolted and bound with yellow ribbon. Some age toning chipping one missing photo and tape repair to one leaf one leaf is loose otherwise VG. Unpaginated 36 pp. Original drawings inlaid photographs letters newspaper clippings greeting cards and clippings from magazines text is ms or typewritten. Folio 14-1/2" x 12-1/4" This scrapbook was compiled by members of the District 20 of California American Legion Auxiliary each unit has a page with the presidents name a bit of information about the president or union some have photos of the members and newspaper clippings events calendars one is simply an original drawing all are from the 1940-41 terms. A unique time capsule from the history of this district. The American Legion Auxiliary was founded in 1919 and is the largest organization of women dedicated to serving veterans. hardcover books
195824 pages. Features: Lester (Mike) Pearson wins Liberal Leadership - brief article with twelve photos, including one-page photo of Paul Martin Sr. celebrating with Pearson; Nice one-page colour ad for Neilson's "Nutty" chocolate bar; Fantastic brief article on nineteen-year-old Bobby Hull, the youngest player in the NHL, illlustrated with eight photos, including his new wife, Judie; Photo and brief write-up on U.S.-born entertainer Josephine Baker who has been made a Knight of the Legion of Honour in France - photo shows her with her nine adopted children; Wedding photo of Eydie Gorme and Steve Lawrence; Alberta boy Jerry Leiske crowned "King of Wheat" for third consecutiv year at Chicago's great exposition - brief article with six photos, including a large colour shot; Two pages of nice fashion photography entitled "The Chemise Makes a Comeback; Photo-illustrated brief article on young Sal Mineo; Nice one-page colour-photo ad for Robin Hood cake mixes; Canadian photo album includes members of the National Ballet of Canada who are performing "The Nutcracker", Ernest Kay of Victoria; Singer Vanda King of Oshawa who already has a contract for records and a film, and wedding photo of Stuart Cruickshands and Lorna Haren; Classy one-page colour Pepsi ad shows people on spiral staircase; Photos of Vancouver's annual "Polar Bear" dip, won by Amy Brown; Fantastic one-page colour-photo pin-up of Bing Crosby's new 24-year-old wife, Kathy Grant; Fantastic one-page colour team photo of the Detroit Red Wings, 1957-8. Average wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy. Book
1947Pages 677-704. Features: Colour Dunlop ad inside front cover features The Mumming Plays; Cover photo of wartime munitions being scrapped for production drive; Five photos illustrate the United Nations new simultaneous interpretation system; Two pages of illustrations explain the Swedish Albatross marine expedition as it investigates seabed deposits; An account of the aims of the Albatross expedition and of the equipment used to obtain material for scientific investigation from great depths; Six-photo sequence shows an F8F Bearcat's failed attempt to land on the USS Tarawa - it ultimately crashes into the sea; Photo of road scouts delivering 800,000 signatures to the House of Commons with the aim of restoring the basic petrol ration; Photos of personalities of the week include Lord Croft, Mr. Strachey, Malcolm McCorquodale, Lord Hemmingford, H. R. Macbeth-Raeburn, M. Tristan Bernard, Sir Reginald Stubbs, Marshall Tito, Mr. Dinnyes, Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, Mr. Dimitrov of Bulgaria, Col. N. A. Filatov, Winston Churchill at Manchester Town Hall, and Arab leaders attending the Arab League Conference on Palestine at Almaza Airport; Article discusses the Marshall Plan and Mr. Molotov; Photos of Jewish Settlement Police trainees and map of the United Nations plan, dividing Palestine into a Jewish state and an Arab state, with Jerusalem and International city; Two pages of photos and text describe troops of the Arab League states, including photo of Glubb Pasha, commander of the Arab Legion of Transjordan; Two-page centrefold illustration inside the Structures Department at the Royal Aircraft Establishment where students are taught how to test aircraft components; Six illustrations show young engineers training in model making and wind tunnel testing; Five photos document the state funeral of France's great tank General Leclerc, who perished in a North African air crash; Eritrea's commission of investigation - six photos with text; Photos of the first ramjet helicopter, on ground and in flight; Photo of 12 foot diameter pipeline carrying water to generate power from the Campbell River dam in British Columbia; Photo of Sir Alan Cunningham and G. Heddingham inspecting scene of rioting and looting in the commercial centre of Jerusalem; Photo of directors and officials of Krupps, Hitler's main armament maker, on trial at Nuremberg; Two pages of photos and text describe bronzes newly found in North Honan; Review of the film "Mine Own Executioner"; Back cover colour ad for Wright's coal tar soap shows dancing Arctic seals. Above average external wear with clumsy tape repair to coverfold. Unmarked. A worthy reference copy. Magazine
1923Pages 197-249. Black and white photos. Features: Nice full-page photo portrait of Major Charles S. Walker, N.H. Department Commander American Legion; For God and Country - The American Legion - A New Hampshire Asset - major article with many great photos; The Legion - Maker of Americans - an interview with Maurice F. Devine; Behind the Lines; Behind the Lines - The American Legion Auxiliary at work; State Executive Board of the American Legion Auxiliary; A Portrait Gallery of Legionnaires - excellent photos with write-ups of selected individuals; New Hampshire's Labor Commissioner; Their Son; An Anthology of One Poem Poets; Over the Top with Ayrshires - The Sawyer Herd and Farrm Buildings - article with nice photos; In the Springtime; When Claremont was called Ashley III - Two English Maps of Revolutionary Times; Current opinion in New Hampshire; Old Home Week and the Tercentenary; Books of New Hampshire Interest; The Editor Stops to Talk; New Hampshire Necrology. Average wear and soiling. A sound vintage copy of this particularly excellent issue. Magazine
197580 pages. Features: Great cover photo of Monreal Alouette Johnny Rodgers; Interview with Germaine Greer; Balking at Trudeau's wage and price controls; J.R. Superstar - feature article on Johnny Rodgers with *fantastic* colour photos; Superb full-page Timex colour photo ad beautifully displays 18 of their watches; Ron Basford feature article with photos; The Royal Canadian Legion - article with great photo; Dave Barrett at the Premier's Desk; Sports Journalists Dick Beddoes and Christie Blatchford; Will France bring back Film Censorship?; Murray Chercover and CTV's 'Woes'; Lorne Michaels leaves the CBC for NBC; Rene Simard - short article with photo; Roy Payne - short orticle with photo; Moderate wear. Three inch opening to top of back cover is neatly taped. Clean and unmarked. A sound copy of this superlative issue - a magnificent shapshot of Canada in the mid-70s. Average wear. A sound vintage copy. Book
1918Pages 442-528 plus 24 pages of ads. Features: The Strange Case of Sergeant Pron - a story of the French Foreign Legion; Turned into a Pillar of Salt - a salt-miner becomes lost in his mine; Mysterious Fish with Strange Arabic Inscriptions - photo and brief write-up of fish caught at Zanzibar ; A Woman's Journey Across Africa - Part I - Eva J. Jordan's amazing journey through mysterious Africa, this part dealing with Uganda (with photos); How I Fired the First Shot for Britain in the Great War - Trooper William Craig, of the 4th Dragoon Guards was also the first British soldier to bring down a Uhlan; Chased by Bees - while observing apes E.F. Martin unknowingly disturbed a nest; In the Clutches of a Boa-Constrictor - adventure in Rhodesia; With the British Armoured Cars in Russia - Part II - a stirring account of their work and adventures, with great photos; The House of a Hundred Rooms - Part II - Chinese Tong-men and gamblers operated a building in Philadelphia's tenderloin district which had secret cellars and dungeons which were put to diabolical uses; My Adventures in the World War, Part IV - famous war correspondent E. Ashmead-Bartlett offers startling and thrilling contributions; The Mystery of the "Haunted Hills" - a strange story from Australia's Queensland bush; The Soldier Samson of the Italian Alps - photo-illustrated tales of an incredibly strong soldier in an Italian Alpini battalion (with photo of him lifting five men!); Human Tanks - An Ingenious Body Shield invented by Italian troops; The Papuan Chief's "Revenge" - intereseting photo-illustrated story; Some African Fashions - humorous illustrations; Arctic Painter's Thrilling Adventures - M. Borissof became lost along the northern shores of Nova Zembla and nearly died (with photo of his studio); Photo of Indian chief Wa-Ha-Gunta who just turned 134 years old!; and more. Average external wear. Bit of writing on front cover and Table of Contents. Binding intact. A worthy copy of this great vintage issue. Book
réf. 35601475, Paris, Edit. de France, 1930; in-12, broché.
réf. 35601486, Paris, Ferenczi, 1939; in-8 broché.
réf. 17512La Haye (Paris selon certains bibliographes), Pierre Gosse junior, 1756 ; 2 tomes in-8, brochés ; 232 ; 206 pp. , 11 grandes planches dépliantes.
réf. 35601491, Paris, Flammarion, 1951; in-12 , broché, jaquette illustrée. Nombreuses illustrations.
