1788réf. 47799Paris. 1788. Memorial of the French East India Company freshly reconstituted in 1785 after its liquidation in 1769. Twenty-four pages of tables provide a detailed accounting of the Compagnie's commercial activities from 1769 through 1777 while the text advocates the importance of the Compagnie and details its further activities to date. Fewer than ten copies are located in OCLC. Quarto. Contemporary blue paper wrappers stitched. Minor wear and soiling. Near fine. unknown books
1769réf. 47671Paris. 1769. Jacques Necker 1732-1804 was serving as a director of the French East India Company when he penned this rebuttal to the MÉMOIRE of Abbe Morellet. Morellet had argued against the Compagnie's trading monopoly which Necker here defends. Necker would become Finance Minister under Louis XVI until the French Revolution. Quarto. Contemporary marbled wrappers stitched. Spine lightly worn and faded. Minor foxing to first and last leaves. Very good plus. unknown books
1743réf. ABC_45492Karaikal 1743. Blue mottled stiff paper wrappers. 4to ca. 24 x 18.5 cm. Manuscript written in dark brown ink on beige laid paper. French manuscript written in Karaikal French India since 1739 which gives a detailed explanation of the Indian caste system: the author explains in the beginning of the text that the French people are ill-informed about it. To illustrate the Indian caste system the anonymous author tells lively anecdotes and makes comparisons with French social classes and parallels to biblical stories. The author not only describes the details of the four castes Brahmin Raj Vaisya and Sudra including their hierarchy and advantages the purpose of this social structure and the experience of those who lose their caste. He goes further speculates about the way different cultures criticize each others morals. He argues that all nations criticize each other in some way simply because the habits of cultures differ each with its own good reasons. He also wrote about the extent of superstition in the customs of Indian people for example the beliefs surrounding cows. He concludes that not all their customs are superstitious. The author clearly views Indian cultural practices with a certain gentleness.Somewhat worn at the extremities and spine slightly foxed on the front paste-down and a little dust soiled on the first page. Otherwise in good condition. unknown
1983réf. LFA-126748968Un ouvrage de 192 pages, format 155 x 235 mm, illustré, broché couverture couleurs, publié en 1983, Presses de la Cité, bon état
1983réf. 124961983 P., Belfond, 1983, grand in 8° broché, 512 pages
1952réf. 396671952 P., Calmann-Lévy, 1952, in 8° broché, 512 pages ; portrait en frontispice.
réf. 38736P., Landausons, 1938, in 12 broché, 419 pages.
réf. 200609997, Le grand livre de poche, s.d. ; in-12, 733 pp., broché, couverture illustr . Manque page de titre.
réf. 35506P., NRF, Gallimard, 1934, in 12 broché, 253 pages ; couverture illustrée (avec des rousseurs).
réf. 120369Calcutta Superintendent Government Printer India February 1917. . Second enlarged edition; 8vo 18 x 13 cm; folding lithographic map of Lower Mesopotamia in pocket with a few fold tears repaired 3 folding tables; original green cloth wallet binding spine and upper panel lettered in black ownership inscription to first blank some minor restoration a very good copy; 4 326 1pp. The second enlarged edition of this scarce intelligence guide produced for the British Indian Army operating in Mesopotamia Iraq and the Arabian peninsular during the First World War with the improved colour-printed lithograph map extending from Samarra in the North to Hafar al-Batin in the South and from the Wadi al-Khair in the West to Kuwait in the East. Designed for official use only the map and guide put particular emphasis on routes and rivers but also provides an interesting overview of the region's history and an assessment of its current political climate. Qatar and Kuwait which 'now flies a flag of its own' in the region both receive early mentions p.4. A glossary located to the rear provides helpful definitions of local words like 'Ghazi. A champion of Islam' and 'Qalib. A well with a wide mouth and very broad near the water. Men often descend into it to fill their water-skins'. Interestingly Arab is translated as 'A man of one of the Arab tribes but not necessarily a Bedouin. The plural Aarab denotes the people the nation. When applied to a Shaikh as "Zaid's Aarab" it means followers'. The copy of Alan Sillitoe 1928-2010 important British writer noted for his works in the 1950s and 60s. Calcutta, Superintendent Government Printer India, February, 1917. hardcover
1973réf. 216268Varanasi.: Cultural Department of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany. 1973. Map plan and black & white illustration. Orange cloth covered boards lettered in gilt. 424pp. 25 x 18cm. Aims to acquaint the Indian reader with the research-work of contemporaneous German scholars and scientists on a wide range of subjects related to the land and people of India. . Cultural Department of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany hardcover
1790réf. 109371à Paris, chez Desenne, libraire, au Palais-Royal 1790 2 volumes en 1 tome. In-8 20,5 x 13 cm. Reliure postérieure XIXe siècle demi-basane bleu-marine à petits coins, dos lisse orné de filets dorés, 192-144 pp., table. Ex-libris Marquis de Monteynard. Exemplaire en très bon état.
2005réf. LFA-126741927Un guide de 680 pages, format 115 x 190 mm, illustré de cartes, broché couverture couleurs, publié en 2005, Hachette, bon état
2007réf. LFA015e4Revue trimestrielle de l'Institut international de géopolitique : environ 100 pages, format 210 x 280 mm, illustrée, brochée couverture couleurs
petit in-4° carré, 110 pages environ, entièrement illustré de cases de Tintin pleine page, en couleurs, broche, cartonnage illustré. Tres bel exemplaire, vierge de toute anotation. [RG]
petit in-4° carré, 110 pages environ, entièrement illustré de cases de Tintin pleine page, en couleurs, broche, cartonnage illustré. Tres bel exemplaire, vierge de toute anotation. [RG]
1994S.l., Société Nouvelle des Éditions du Chêne, 1994; in-8 carré, environ 80 pp., broché. Très bon état.
1828Paris, Emler, 1828; in-8, 485 pp. + 424 pp. + 442 pp. + 468 pp. + 452 pp. + 360 pp. + 2 cartes dépliantes, brochés. Les 6 volumes. Bon livre sur l'histoire de l'Inde. L'auteur rédigea également une Histoire de la Pologne et de Saint-Domingue, ainsi qu'une Histoire de Paris. Bon état.
1828réf. A2492Paris, Emler, 1828 ; in-8, 485 pp. + 424 pp. + 442 pp. + 468 pp. + 452 pp. + 360 pp. + 2 cartes dépliantes, brochés. Les 6 volumes. Bon livre sur l'histoire de l'Inde. L'auteur rédigea également une Histoire de la Pologne et de Saint-Domingue, ainsi qu'une Histoire de Paris. Bon état.
1969Paris, Le Club Français du Livre, 1969; in-8, 302 pp., reliure d'éditeur. Très bon état.
1969réf. E1730Paris, Le Club Français du Livre, 1969 ; in-8, 302 pp., reliure d'éditeur. Très bon état.
1912Paris, Librairie Hachette, 1912; in-12, 323 pp., broché. Bon état.
1912réf. E2313Paris, Librairie Hachette, 1912 ; in-12, 323 pp., broché. Bon état.
1986réf. LFA-126736983Revue de 112 pages, format 165 x 235 mm, illustrée, brochée couverture couleurs, bon état
1885réf. 66644Cairo Egypt 1885. Printed broadsheet faint old fold lines. 22 cm. 2 pp. The program includes 6 races and describes a list of conditions for entries. Also names the Judge: Maj. Gen. J. C. Dormer C. B.; the Starter: Maj. Gen. Davis C. B.; and the Clerk of the Scales: Lt. Col. Hitchcock. Offered with two additional broadsides: SUAKIN DIVISIONAL RACE MEETING. First Day Saturday 16th May.Second Day Monday 18th. 5 races each. Names of the President Vice President and Stewards given. 35 cm. Old fold lines some shallow splits at margin edges. And CAIRO WINTER RACES 1885.Friday 2nd January 1885. 6 races. 33 cm. Old fold lines some shallow chipping to margins not affecting text. A few ink notes adjusting times and the order of the races. All three pieces announce races entries handicaps and conditions for betting. The President listed in the Suakin piece is Lt. Gen. Sir Gerald Graham who was a recipient of the Victoria Cross. The Khedivial Sporting Club was founded in 1882 for the use of the British Military it was later remaned the Gezira Sporting Club. It is located on the island of Zamalek in Cairo. In 1952 the club was nationalized and became a public club albeit for the Egyptian elite. Under Nasser it was opened up to the Egyptian populace at large with a membership of 43000 stated in 2012. What began as a British Officers Club became Egypts premier sporting spot which grew to include golf and tennis among a number of other sports. For the three items. unknown
