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1950ref. 39473Paris France: Me. Maurice Rheims Commissaire-Priseur / Galerie Charpentier. As New. Paperback. FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request – – IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Text in French. 72 lots catalogued; none illustrated. Among the artists represented: Brouwer; Claesz; Steen; Teniers the Younger; and others. -- with a bonus offer--; T-Kotz; Me. Maurice Rheims Commissaire-Priseur / Galerie Charpentier Succession N. K. Nathan Kotz Basel: Importants Tableaux Anciens Provenant De La Succession N. K.including Deux Portraits De Rembrandt Par Lui-Meme - Me. Maurice Rheims Commissaire-Priseur / Galerie Charpentier Paris - 7 Decembre 1950 2 Rembrandt Self-Portraits . 1950. Me. Maurice Rheims, Commissaire-Priseur / Galerie Charpentier paperback
1935ref. 56763Paris France: Jean Charpentier. As New. Paperback. FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request – – IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Tight to the spine - Text in French. 136 lots many illustrated in b/w. Included in this sale: "tres belles gravures imprimees en couleurs des XVIIIe et XIXe siecles des ecoles anglaise et francaise. Tableaux anciens par L. Boilly A. Cuyp G. Dou M. Gerard J. Van Der Heyden A. Mignon L. Moreau A. Van Der Neer J. Raoux H. Robert D. Teniers A. Vestier etc.; aquarelles dessins gouaches par Bakhuysen Boilly Borel Boucher Caresme Cochin Eisen Fragonard Greuze Hoin Langendyk Mallet Moucheron Nicolle Ozanne Snyders Van De Velde Wille etc.; objets de vitrine miniatures; bronzes pendules; meubles et sieges anciens; secretaire de R. V. L. C. Commode de Dubois; sieges recouverts d’ancienne tapisserie. " -- with a bonus offer-- . 1935. Jean Charpentier paperback
1952ref. 32853Paris: Commissaires-Priseurs; Galerie Charpentier. As New. Paperback. FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request - IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Tight to the spine - Text in French Sale features Old Master & modern paintings & works on paper & sculpture from the collection of the late G. Cognacq including works by Rodin & Maillol & pictures by Boucher Brouwer Corot Jongkind and others. -- with a bonus offer--; T-Colcog . 1952. Commissaires-Priseurs; Galerie Charpentier paperback
1948ref. 56792Paris France: Mes. Bellier Ader & Baudoin C-Ps; Hotel Drouot. As New. Paperback. FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request – – IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - AS NEW THE TEXT BLOCK IS PRISTINE CLEAN UNMARKED AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - - Text in French. Each of the 6 paintings is catalogued and illustrated in b/w. -- with a bonus offer-- . 1948. Mes. Bellier, Ader & Baudoin, C-Ps; Hotel Drouot paperback
1995ref. 80762Weatherhill. New. Hardcover. FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request - IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy brand new pristine never opened -- 336 pages 300 color and b/w ills. 4to. Description: "Surimono are Japanese woodblock prints issued in very limited editions for special occasions. Many served as elegant New Year greeting and these prints combine embossing gauffrage hand-rubbed metallic pigments and materials such as lacquer and mother-of-pearl. Most surimono were commissioned by poetry clubs and are inscribed in calligraphy with whimsical or humorous poems composed by the club members. The Frank Lloyd Wright collection of surimono was recently discovered in the vaults of Taliesen West and this book in conjunction with a touring exhibition of Wright's surimono presents the prints. It contains a catalogue of the prints in the collection an essay on poetry found on the surimono and an index of poets." -- with a bonus offer--; Surimono are Japanese woodblock prints issued in very limited editions for special occasions. Many served as elegant New Year greeting and these prints combine embossing gauffrage hand-rubbed metallic pigments and materials such as lacquer and mother-of-pearl. Most surimono were commissioned by poetry clubs and are inscribed in calligraphy with whimsical or humorous poems composed by the club members. The Frank Lloyd Wright collection of surimono was recently discovered in the vaults of Taliesen West and this book in conjunction with a touring exhibition of Wright's surimono presents the prints. It contains a catalogue of the prints in the collection an essay on poetry found on the surimono and an index of poets. . 1995. 0910407320 . Weatherhill hardcover
1996ref. 76178University of Oklahoma Press. New. Hardcover. FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request - IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy brand new pristine never opened -- Text in English. 366 pp. With 1181 ills. 82 col. . 26 x 26 cm. -- with a bonus offer-- . 1996. 080612704X . University of Oklahoma Press hardcover
2016ref. 115697Institute. New. Paperback. FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request - IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy brand new pristine never opened - -- with a bonus offer--; Selected Papers on Ancient Art and Architecture . 2016. 1931909326 . Institute paperback
2009ref. 834960University of Oklahoma Press. New. Hardcover. FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request - IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy brand new pristine never opened -- 288 pages; 202 illustrations. -- with a bonus offer; The Charles M. Russell Center Series on Art and Photography of the American West; In the decades bracketing the turn of the twentieth century Charles M. Russell depicted the American West in a fresh personal and deeply moving way. To this day Russell is celebrated for his paintings and sculptures of cowboys at work and play his sensitive portrayals of American Indians and his superlative representations of landscape and wildlife. This handsome book--a companion volume to the acclaimed Charles M. Russell: A Catalogue Raisonné edited by B. Byron Price--showcases many of the artist's best-known works and chronicles the sources and evolution of his style. Here are iconic images that have defined the West in the popular imagination for more than a century. The volume boasts reproductions most in full color of more than 150 of Russell's finest works in oil bronze and mixed media. Select examples of his drawings watercolors and illustrated letters as well as archival photographs place Russell's paintings and sculpture in historic and artistic context. This sumptuous volume is an essential addition to the library of every aficionado of American western art. In its pages readers will discover the work of a man whose ideal vision of the American experience continues to stir the spirit nearly a century after his death. . 2009. 080614081X . University of Oklahoma Press hardcover
2012ref. 102012HUP. New. Paperback. FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request - IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy brand new pristine never opened -- 120 pages; 181 illustrations most in color . -- with a bonus offer-- . 2012. 1934510173 . HUP paperback
ref. Z1-H-023-01472Digital Scanning Inc. Used - Like New. Used - Like New. Book is new and unread but may have minor shelf wear. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less usually same day. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry. Digital Scanning Inc unknown
ref. Z1-C-083-00091Darling and Son. Used - Good. Published 1919 no. XIV-XVI 1913-1919. Various authors. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less usually same day. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library so some stamps and wear but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry. Darling and Son unknown
ref. Z1-C-083-00097Darling and Son. Used - Acceptable. Used - Acceptable. No. VI-X 1905-1910 only. Published 1910. A few pages are loose from binding. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less usually same day. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library with wear and barcode page may have been removed. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry. Darling and Son unknown
1874ref. 1249C001London: John Murray 1874. 2nd Edition . Hardback. Printed pages: 4to. xvi 189 1 2 ads. Good. 9 x 11.25 inches 23 x 28.5 cm. The second edition issued in the same year as the first printing. These 1874 editions were both quartos a larger format than all subsequent editions. Blue cloth binding with bevelled board edges. Gilt illustration to front board. Wear to ends of spine and corners of boards. Heavy damp staining to rear board. Top page edge gilt. Slight browning and occasional light dust soiling to margins. A few occasional spots of foxing. Slight wrinkling to some of the photo mount pages. Complete with frontis and 23 further plates. Twenty of the plates are photographic including 12 Woodburytypes. A solid example of this landmark work. Overall condition is Good. Size: 9 x 11.25 inches 23 x 28.5 cm. John Murray hardcover
1901ref. 67811901 Collection : Les quatre evangiles . Charpentier Paris, 1901. Couverture demi-toile, dos lisse avec pièce de titre et auteur, sur vachette marron , belle reliure propre, tres bel état . . Edition originale. In-12. 666 pages. Envoi de l'auteur, signé, à l'avocat de la femme de Dreyfus (Lucie) : Henry Mornard, aussi connu pour etre le defenseur de Zola, lui même, dans divers procés .Pour plus de détails :http://www.dreyfus.culture.fr/fr/bio/bio-html-henry-mornard.htmSuperbe objet alliant litterature/ histoire .
1768ref. 97868A Saint-Pétersbourg : De l'Imprimerie de l'Académie Impériale des Sciences, 1768, in-8, 363 pp, Dos de basane havane marbrée orné de fleurons et frises dorés monté sur cartonnage, pièce de titre rouge, Édition originale rare de cette grammaire de langue russe publiée en Russie. Elle est inspirée du Rossijkaja grammatika de Mikhail Lomonossov, parue à Moscou en 1755, sans pour autant en être une imitation servile. Elle était principalement destinée aux français résidant en Russie et s'est particulièrement appliquée à rester simple et donner l'usage courant de la pratique de cette langue. Son auteur, Jean-Baptiste-Charpentier était lecteur de français à l'école de l'Académie des sciences de Saint-Pétersbourg et traducteur. Lorsqu'il se rendit sur place, il trouva de nombreux ouvrages pour apprendre le français mais aucun pour apprendre le russe pour un français. Il la fit publier par la plus célèbre presse scientifiques du pays sur les conseils et avec le soutien de Marignan. Au contenu habituel d'une grammaire (alphabet, orthographe, conjugaison...), il ajouta des exercices, des dialogues familiers, des proverbes ainsi que des informations sur les monnaies, les poids et mesures de Russie. Elle connut un certain succès à sa parution et trois rééditions en 1791, 1795 et 1805. Michaud, Biographie universelle, VII, 679; Barbier, I, 53f. Reliure défraîchie mais solide, petites taches et rousseurs, réparation au titre. Couverture rigide
1888ref. 6740London: Swan Sonnenschein 1888. First Edition. First Edition. 8vo. 99pp. All edges red. Original publisher's light brown cloth with superb pictorial cover by Walter Crane stamped in red along with title author etc. taken from the title page original tan endsheets. F. Holland Day's Copy with his monogram inscription written on front pastedown and the date Nov '13. Wonderful double-page title including frontispiece head- and tailpieces throughout all by Walter Crane. This is an excessively scarce book made more desirable by its ownership and the condition of the book which is fine; covers slightly age-toned the interior nearly as new. A striking survival indeed. Swan Sonnenschein unknown
ref. 1628Fine. Not examined out of frame. Nancy Carpenter. Original Art from Picnic in October by Eve Bunting 1998. Signed at lower left corner. Original acrylic drawing: "I see the woman in her long blue skirt with the man and the little girl" from Picnic in October by Eve Bunting 1998. Sight approximately 9 ½ x 24". Matted and framed under plexiglass. Frame size approximately 16 x 30 ½". A beautiful piece depicting an immigrant Italian family at the base of the Statue of Liberty with the Twin Towers in the background. With an inscribed copy of the book. From the J. Robert and Alice Dornish Collection of Autographed Picture Books and Original Art. . unknown
1768ref. 1219501768. LOMONOSOV Mikhail Vasil'evich. Jean-Baptiste CHARPENTIER. Elemens de la langue russe ou Methode courte et facile pour apprendre cette lanuge conformement a l'usage. 16 368 pp. 8vo. contemporary sheep smooth spine with gilt fleurons red morocco lettering-piece "Grammaire Russe". St. Petersburg: Academie Imperiale des Sciences 1768. First Edition. A key publication in the modernization of Russia and the first significant work on Russian grammar in a Western European language. Charpentier's work is based the book Rossiskaia grammatika published in 1755 and written by the "father" of modern Russian literature Mikhail Vasil'evich Lomonsov. Lomonsov 1711-1765 was one of the greatest minds in St. Petersburg during the middle of the eighteenth-century learned also in science and math and one of the founders of the University of Moscow. Elemens de la langue russe was published by the renowned St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences considered the leading publisher of secular works in Russia at the time. Before the publication of this title western visitors had no printed means to learn Russian. Aside from some slight worming through the lower margin of the front pastedown through the title-page a fine unsophisticated copy. Russia Engages the World 40 51. unknown books
1975ref. 32518Baltimore: William & Wilkins Company. As New. 1975. Paperback. FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request - IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - -269 pages -- with a bonus offer-- . William & Wilkins Company paperback
1665ref. 55379Leiden: J. van Meurs 1665. First edition. Hardcover. Very good condition. Folio. 6 10 290 1 134 1pp. 35 plates including engraved half-title and frontispiece. Bound in three-quarter brown leather over brown textured paper-covered boards. Half-title engraving. Frontispiece engraving. Missing China folding map. The title page printed in red and black with framed engraved vignette. Historiated and decorative initials head- and endpieces. All but one folding plate engraving Ceremonies du Marriage are double-paged and bound in butterfly style. In addition the volume is profusely illustrated with 110 in-text engravings 4 1/4 x 6 1/8" placed at the top of pages. Part II is an illustrated general description of the Chinese Empire. Account of the first Dutch embassy from 1655-1657 by Messrs. Pierre de Goyer and Jacob de Keyser. It is illustrated with a highly accurate description of China and enriched with outstanding copperplate engravings. Compiled by Jean Nieuhoff steward of the embassy translated into French embellished and supplemented with a wealth of fascinating details by Jean le Carpentier historiographer. The goal was to establish a trade agreement on behalf of the Dutch East India Company providing a very accurate description of the cities towns villages seaports and other notable places in China. Text in French. Binding with some wear along edges more pronounced at tail of spine and along half of bottom edge of front cover. Very lightly starting at half-title engraving. Few minor notations in margins. Plate bound in between pp 98/99 with 4 1/4 x 1 3/4 chip at lower foredge not affecting image. Block very lightly age-toned. Binding in fair condition. J. van Meurs hardcover
ref. 56563Thomas 1657-1729 from 1719 1st Earl in his engaging hand in the first thanking him for offering "your interest for my standing at Webly" Weobley in Herefordshire "My reason for desiring time was in order to disengage my self handsomely at the Burrough I now serve for. None in the Country know any thing of it from me but my Cozen Tom Carpenter who will. write me whatever you shall order him" he describes how the bursting of the South Sea Bubble has affected other prospective candidates "Many who have made great offers to severall Corporations. are render'd unable to performe what they may have propos'd for great numbers who out of unbounded avarice have bought great sums of South Sea Stock for time at very high prizes without means or even a possibility of paying for it. are by this sudden fall of the stock entirely ruin'd not contented with gaining 1 2 or 300000 l. severall are at present worse than nothing by good fortune I have not engag'd in those desperate bargains. but am. only troubled for some of my Frends some Men of Quality are unable to performe their contracts and several Bankers are gone of part of them by lending more Money on the security of stock than twill answere and the borrowers not being able to pay them they cannot answere their own bills which has occasion'd such a pannick fear that paper Credit except that of the Bank begins to be refus'd and South Sea Equipages may be bought at reasonable rates" and reporting that "A Generall Court of the Bank have this day empower'd their Directors to settle matters with the South Sea for preserving publick Credit and to open a Subscription for that purpose to circulate South Sea Bonds which has already given a little rise to all Frends." 22nd September 1720 in the second he is disturbed by Coningsby's reply Carpenter is "oblig'd. for some expressions of kindness. but have not deserv'd the reproaches. As for joyning in thanks to the Directors of the South Sea I then knew nothing they had done to ruin their Country; for at that time no Man was a looser by the Company. nor did I say above five words and twas to second a Nobleman that I had an esteem for. for the generall Court were at that time unanimous in their opinion that they had behav'd well. As to the other Person I never. heard but by your Lordships letter of his behaviour to you therefore could not know of his being sent to insult you" as to Weobley he had applied to Coningsby as "a piece of respect" but still has "severall frends there. Tis my native country" though he is "offer'd to be chosen in another place. I intreat a line in answere to know your resolution" 1st October 1720 together 3 sides 4to Hanover Square and no place 22nd September - 1st October Transcriptions My Lord When your Lordship was pleas'd kindly to offer me your interest for my standing at Webly I desir'd a little time to consider of it and you said there was no hast I might take as long as I would. My reason for desiring time was in order to disengage my self handsomely at the Burrough I now serve for which I have done and shall hold my self under very great obligations to your Lordship for your favouring my Election at Webly. How far it may be proper to keep it a secret your Lordship is the best judge but whenever you think I should appear in it no time shall be lost. None in the Country know any thing of it from me but my Cozen Tom Carpenter who will follow such directions as your Lordship is pleas'd to give him and will write me whatever you shall order him. Many who have made great offers to severall Corporations without being nam'd are render'd unable to performe what they may have propos'd for great numbers who out of unbounded avarice have bought great sums of South Sea stock for time at very high prizes without means or even a possibility of paying for it thinking twould rise considerably higher and they should make mighty fortunes by taking the difference are by this sudden fall of the stock entirely ruin'd not contented with gaining 1 2 or 300000 l. severall are at present worse than nothing by good fortune I have not engag'd in those desperate bargains and shall get something tho' short of what I expected but am satisfy'd as to my self and only troubled for some of my Frends some Men of Quality are unable to performe their contracts and several Bankers are gone of part of them by lending more Money on the security of stock than twill answere and the borrowers not being able to pay them they cannot answere their own bills which has occasion'd such a pannick fear that paper Credit except that of the Bank begins to be refus'd and South Sea Equipages may be bought at reasonable rates. Your Lordship has been too wise to engage in this high gaming which I am very glad of he who has a good Estate and ventures either to double or loose it all deserves little pitty if undone. A Generall Court of the Bank have this day empower'd their Directors to settle matters with the South Sea for preserving publick Credit and to open a Subscription for that purpose to circulate South Sea Bonds which has already given a little rise to all Frends for all were also very low. I am My Lord Your Lordships most humble and obedient Servant Carpenter Hanover Square Sept: 22 1720 Rt. Honble. the Earle Coningsby My Lord I am oblig'd to your Lordship for some expressions of kindness in the first part of your letter but have not deserv'd the reproaches in the other part of it. As for joyning in thanks to the Directors of the South Sea I then knew nothing they had done to ruin their Country; for at that time no Man was a looser by the Company; they have indeed been very much blam'd since and I am convinc'd tis with good reason; nor did I say above five words and twas to second a Nobleman that I had an esteem for: so twas very innocent and not materiall for the generall Court were at that time unanimous in their opinion that they had behav'd well. Hitherto I have preserv'd a Character of loving my Country as well as any Man and you know have serv'd it in a double Capacity with perfect truth and zeal nor have I ever err'd except in my judgement which no Man is infallible in. As to the other Person I never eat or drank with him nor are wee familiarly acquainted so never heard but by your Lordships letter of his behaviour to you therefore could not know of his being sent to insult you. In returne to your Lordships proposing my standing at Webly and promising me your interest I thought it a piece of respect to apply to you and should be very glad of your favour in it but if I am not so happy to obtain it I must do the best I can having severall frends there. Tis my native country and on what your Lordship said to me have disengag'd my self at the Burrough I now serve for on purpose to stand there which I designe to do: tho' am offer'd to be chosen in another place. I intreat a line in answere to know your resolution. I am My Lord Your Lordships most humble and obedient servant Carpenter Oct. 1: 1720 Both Carpenter and Coningsby had lands in Herefordshire Coningsby at Hampton Court both had served in Ireland in 1690 and both had been awarded Irish Peerages which did not disbar them from sitting in the English Commons thus Coningsby till 1716. Coningsby had been very prominent in Irish affairs; Carpenter had served in Spain. In 1715 Carpenter was given the command of Northern England and diverting the Old Pretender's troops from Newcastle was responsible for their defeat at Preston. The following year he was made Commander-in-Chief Scotland. In the event Carpenter retained his seat at Whitchurch Shropshire 1715-1722 and then sat for Westminster 1722-1727. The South Sea Company was a government-private partnership floated in 1711 intended to help manage the national debt by trading with South America once the war of the Spanish Succession should end. During 1720 by various devices the public was induced to continue converting government bonds and annuities especially long-term irredeemable ones into South Sea stock and to speculate on a rise in price. A 'South Sea Equipage' was a set of coach and horses bought without regard to taste or price by a speculator flaunting his gains. By August 1720 £100 nominal was being traded at nearly £1000 before the bubble burst as described in the present letter. The stock price fell to £150 by the end of September and back to about £100 by the end of the year. A massive inquiry was set up government officials were indicted and wealthy speculators forfeited their profits. The company itself continued its dual role with greater or less success till the mid-nineteenth century. unknown
1943ref. 2694Paris, Rombaldi, 1943-1944. 4 Volumes, complet. In-folio - 33 x 26,5 cm. Reliures signées Legendre en plein maroquin (noir, sapin, bordeaux et brun), dos ornés de 5 nerfs, roulette dorée sur les coiffes, filet doré sur les coupes, quintuple filet doré en encadrement des contreplats, vélins incrustés au centre des contreplats, étui et chemise assortis. Edition en partie originale établie par Henry Charpentier d'après les manuscrits de Mallarmé, dont il était l'exécuteur testamentaire.Tirage limité à 140 exemplaires pour Le Réveil du Faune, celui-ci non numéroté, et à 220 exemplaires pour Gloses et Offrandes à divers du Faune, celui-ci exemplaire B, imprimé spécialement pour René Gas, qui dirigea cette publication. L'Après-Midi d'un faune est enrichi de 2 dessins originaux, le premier signé Demeurisse, le second non signé, et Prélude à l'Après-midi d'un Faune est également enrichi de 3 dessins originaux, tous signés et datés de 1943 par Demeurisse. Cet exemplaire exceptionnel comprend : 6 suites de 21 planches chacune pour L'Après-midi d'un Faune, 7 suites de 16 planches pour Prélude à l'Après-midi d'un faune, 3 suites de 21 planches pour Le Réveil du Faune et enfin, 6 suites de 19 planches pour Gloses et Offrandes à divers du Faune. Ce qui fait un total de 24 suites et de 415 planches.Pour parachever l'ensemble, le dernier volume, Gloses et Offrandes à divers du Faune contient une affiche d'annonce de parution des éditions Rombaldi in fine, ainsi qu'une lettre autographe signée d'Henry Charpentier à René Gas, lui indiquant qu'il pourra conserver cet autographe et qu'il lui confie l' "épreuve du Mallarmé", ce qui explique cet exemplaire hors normes.
ref. 15434Journal manuscrit, circa 1892-1894. Grand in-4, non paginé, demi maroquin vert émeraude à coins, dos à nerfs élégamment orné et mosaïqué, initiales du propriétaire en bas du dos, tête dorée, sous étui, reliure signée Champs (dos insolé avec petits frottements, étui abimé).
1573ref. 47259Parisiis, Iacobi du Puys, 1573. 4to. Bound in one near contemporary full vellum. Printers woodcut device to booth title pages. Ex-libris [Luigi Imolae, physician to Pope VII] pasted on to pasted down front free end paper. Title written in contemporary hand to upper part of spine. Names written in contemporary hand and crossed out, except for 'Livius' and 'Imolae', to first title page. Very light uniform browning to leaves. All in all a fine and clean copy. (87), 477, (11), 328, (4) pp.
1573ref. 47259Parisiis Iacobi du Puys 1573. 4to. Bound in one near contemporary full vellum. Printers woodcut device to booth title pages. Ex-libris Luigi Imolae physician to Pope VII pasted on to pasted down front free end paper. Title written in contemporary hand to upper part of spine. Names written in contemporary hand and crossed out except for 'Livius' and 'Imolae' to first title page. Very light uniform browning to leaves. All in all a fine and clean copy. 87 477 11 328 4 pp. First edition of Charpentier's famous comparison of Aristotle and Plato - one of the most thorough and important works of its kind - which came to influence the way that the Renaissance viewed the two great thinkers and their works. The work which is profoundly anti-Ramist and also as such drew great attention constitutes a fabulous determination of the joint legacy of Aristotle and Plato and is one of the works that best illustrates the nuanced basis of Renaissance scholarship and philosophy. It is a curious but generally accepted conception that with the rise of the Renaissance came the fall of Aristotle. It is a fact that with the recovery of many lost works of ancient literature the widening of the range of classical studies and the renewed interest in Plato Aristotle was no longer the sole authority on a huge number of fields as he to a certain extent had been viewed during the Middle Ages. That this should mean a total ignorance of the teachings of Aristotle must be considered somewhat of a myth though a very frequently repeated one and in fact with the grand humanists of the late 15th and early 16th century the study of Aristotle fits perfectly with the broader comprehension of scholarship. The idea of nearing the thought of Aristotle to that of Plato and vice-versa is something that understreams much original thought of the Renaissance and Charpentier's work which explicitly and thoroughly compares and reconciles the two great thinkers gives us a fabulous insight into Renaissance thought as it is rarely presented."It was published at Paris in 1573. Charpentier shows a knowledge of other writers in this tradition namely Boethius Bessarion George Trebizond Giovanni Pico della Mirandola Symphorien Champier and Fox Morcillo among others." Riccardo Pozzo "The Impact of Aristotelianism on Modern Philosophy" p. 20. Jacques Charpentier 1521-74 Professor of medicine and philosophy Charles IX's physician taught mathematics at the Collège de France and philosophy at the Collège de Bourgogne and was later appointed Rector of the University of Paris. He passionately defended Peripateticism and was renowned for his philosophical and religious intolerance. Despite his remarkable merits he is today perhaps best known for his feud with Petrus Ramus French humanist and protestant convert with a liberal approach to Aristotelian teaching. In Ramus Charpentier saw the impact of Lorenzo Valla's criticism or Aristotle: "He thought that with Ramus the true idea of knowledge was in danger of eclipse" as expressed in the present work. Charpentier is often referred to as a Anti-Ramist due to his many - often fierce and personal - attacks on Ramus's teaching:"More intellectual provocative were three attacks by Jacques Charpentier. In 1551 as rector of the University Charpentier ruled that because Ramus did not teach the Aristotelian logic required by the statutes his pupils could not enjoy the privileges of Paris university students. Rasmus appealed first to the assembly of regents of Philosophy and later to the Parliament of Paris. Before the Parliament Ramus outlined a programme of study in which grammar rhetoric and dialectic led first to natural and moral philosophy and later theology or law. He argued that his method of teaching avoided wasting time on scholastic technicalities and produced graduates who were better prepared for practical life. The effectiveness of this speech and the support of his patron helped him to avoid censure and obtain a royal lectureship." Mack A History of Renaissance Rhetoric 1380-1620 Pp. 153-4."by 1565 he was leading opposition to the naming of Jacques Charpentier no relation a long-time adversary to the royal chair of mathematics. Charpentier who had by then succeeded Ramus as the Cardinal de Lorraine's protégé and who enjoyed Jesuit support kept his chair; and Ramus ever more threatened in 1567 again fled Paris taking refuge with the Prince de Condé." DSB. hardcover
