MERLET (René), JUSSELIN (Maurice)Livre Rare Book
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réf. 599969Chartres, Ed. Garnier, 1909. Grand in-4, rel. post. demi-veau brun, dos lisse, titre doré, tête mouchetée, couv. cons., 220 pp., texte en latin sur 2 colonnes avec notes en français, 5 pl. dépl., table des chartes in fine.
1971réf. 18104London: Hodder and Stoughton 1971. A first edition first printing published by Hodder and Stoughton in 1971. A very good book with a small stain to the top edge. SIGNED and inscribed 'To Ron/Whatever happened to/all those years in between/All good wishes/Charles Eric Maine/ Oct 1973'. In a very good unclipped wrapper with a little staining to the edges of the endflaps. "The Random Factor" by Charles Eric Maine is a captivating science fiction novel that explores the consequences of a world governed by random chance. Set in a future where society relies on a computerised random selection system for decision-making protagonist Richard Forde discovers unsettling patterns suggesting manipulation. As he delves deeper Forde uncovers a conspiracy threatening to disrupt the fragile balance of power. Maine skilfully weaves themes of control fate and human resilience into a suspenseful narrative prompting readers to question the nature of free will in a world dictated by randomness. Hodder and Stoughton unknown
réf. elala2752London: John Murray 1875. First Edition. Maine’s study of institutions includes chapters on the ancient Irish law kinship tribal and familial organization primitive forms of legal remedies settled property of married women sovereignty &c. Sweet & Maxwell I 597.67. cfMarke p. 108. 8vo. pp. viii 2 412 2ads. original blind-stamped cloth extremities frayed London: John Murray, 1875 hardcover
1981réf. 316097Dallas: The Somesuch Press 1981. Limited edition no. 56 of 200 copies signed by the printer and the publisher. vii 10 33 9 pp. 1 vols. Miniature 2-5/8 x 3 inches. Printed wrappers. As new. Limited edition no. 56 of 200 copies signed by the printer and the publisher. vii 10 33 9 pp. 1 vols. Miniature 2-5/8 x 3 inches. Facsimile of a rare and curious miniature book printed in 1858 reporting on a hunting trip to Maine. The Somesuch Press unknown
1981réf. 316097Dallas: The Somesuch Press 1981. Limited edition no. 56 of 200 copies signed by the printer and the publisher. vii 10 33 9 pp. 1 vols. Miniature 2-5/8 x 3 inches. Printed wrappers. As new. Limited edition no. 56 of 200 copies signed by the printer and the publisher. vii 10 33 9 pp. 1 vols. Miniature 2-5/8 x 3 inches. Facsimile of a rare and curious miniature book printed in 1858 reporting on a hunting trip to Maine. The Somesuch Press unknown books
1885réf. 17873New York: Century Magazine 1885. 1 vols. 4 3/4 x 4 1/8 inches. On stiff paper. Light wear. 1 vols. 4 3/4 x 4 1/8 inches. An early illustration of this island resort in Maine. From the well-known collection of American Artists' letters manuscripts and rare printed items formed by Professor E. Maurice Bloch. Century Magazine unknown
1885réf. 17873New York: Century Magazine 1885. 1 vols. 4 3/4 x 4 1/8 inches. On stiff paper. Light wear. 1 vols. 4 3/4 x 4 1/8 inches. An early illustration of this island resort in Maine. From the well-known collection of American Artists' letters manuscripts and rare printed items formed by Professor E. Maurice Bloch. Century Magazine unknown books
1920réf. 41283Washington D.C.: Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 1920. Large folding nautical chart printed on heavy paper stock. Uncolored. A rare original coastal survey of New Hampshire and Maine including Portsmouth Exeter Dover and the Piscataqua River. Established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 as the Survey of the Coast the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was the United States' first civilian scientific agency. This agency has followed its mission to survey the U.S. coastline create nautical charts of the coast and help increase maritime safety since its founding and has often played fascinating roles in significant chapters of U.S. history. It served in all theaters of the Civil War in the service of the Union Army and Navy pioneered acoustic exploration in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic and during WWI it worked to detect enemy submarines. In addition this agency worked to survey and produce detailed maps and renderings of the U.S. coast. These nautical survey maps commonly referred to as "T-sheets" provide fascinating insights into the history of the United States coastline which has and will continue to shift. These maps are the most important data source for understanding the physical and ecological characteristics of the U.S. shoreline. The present map is a highly detailed and accurate sea chart of coastal New Hampshire and Maine and an important historical view of the developing states. Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey unknown
1920réf. 41283Washington D.C.: Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 1920. Large folding nautical chart printed on heavy paper stock. Uncolored. A rare original coastal survey of New Hampshire and Maine including Portsmouth Exeter Dover and the Piscataqua River. Established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 as the Survey of the Coast the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was the United States' first civilian scientific agency. This agency has followed its mission to survey the U.S. coastline create nautical charts of the coast and help increase maritime safety since its founding and has often played fascinating roles in significant chapters of U.S. history. It served in all theaters of the Civil War in the service of the Union Army and Navy pioneered acoustic exploration in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic and during WWI it worked to detect enemy submarines. In addition this agency worked to survey and produce detailed maps and renderings of the U.S. coast. These nautical survey maps commonly referred to as "T-sheets" provide fascinating insights into the history of the United States coastline which has and will continue to shift. These maps are the most important data source for understanding the physical and ecological characteristics of the U.S. shoreline. The present map is a highly detailed and accurate sea chart of coastal New Hampshire and Maine and an important historical view of the developing states. Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey unknown books
1920réf. 41293Washington D.C.: Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 1920. Large folding nautical chart printed on heavy paper stock. Colored. A rare original coastal survey of the approach to Penobscot Bay including Matinicus Island and an inset map of Matinicus Harbor in the bottom right corner. Established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 as the Survey of the Coast the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was the United States' first civilian scientific agency. This agency has followed its mission to survey the U.S. coastline create nautical charts of the coast and help increase maritime safety since its founding and has often played fascinating roles in significant chapters of U.S. history. It served in all theaters of the Civil War in the service of the Union Army and Navy pioneered acoustic exploration in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic and during WWI it worked to detect enemy submarines. In addition this agency worked to survey and produce detailed maps and renderings of the U.S. coast. These nautical survey maps commonly referred to as "T-sheets" provide fascinating insights into the history of the United States coastline which has and will continue to shift. These maps are the most important data source for understanding the physical and ecological characteristics of the U.S. shoreline. The present map is a highly detailed and accurate sea chart of Penobscot Bay and an important historical view of developing Maine. Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey unknown
1920réf. 41293Washington D.C.: Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 1920. Large folding nautical chart printed on heavy paper stock. Colored. A rare original coastal survey of the approach to Penobscot Bay including Matinicus Island and an inset map of Matinicus Harbor in the bottom right corner. Established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 as the Survey of the Coast the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was the United States' first civilian scientific agency. This agency has followed its mission to survey the U.S. coastline create nautical charts of the coast and help increase maritime safety since its founding and has often played fascinating roles in significant chapters of U.S. history. It served in all theaters of the Civil War in the service of the Union Army and Navy pioneered acoustic exploration in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic and during WWI it worked to detect enemy submarines. In addition this agency worked to survey and produce detailed maps and renderings of the U.S. coast. These nautical survey maps commonly referred to as "T-sheets" provide fascinating insights into the history of the United States coastline which has and will continue to shift. These maps are the most important data source for understanding the physical and ecological characteristics of the U.S. shoreline. The present map is a highly detailed and accurate sea chart of Penobscot Bay and an important historical view of developing Maine. Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey unknown books
1842réf. 38794Augusta: William R. Smith & Co. printers 1842. First edition. Stitched paper wrappers. Lacking the wrappers and title page else very good scattered foxing. 27 1 pp. 8vo. Attested to by Philip C. Johnson Secretary of State on May 3 1842. Includes Article I: Of the General Duties of the Towns; Article II: Of the Powers and Obligations of School Districts and the Assessments and Collection of Moneys Raised by such Districts; Article III: Of the Duties and Powers of the Superintending School Committees and School Agents and the Qualifications and Duties of Instructors; Article IV: Special Provisions Relating to the Regulations and Endowment of Schools and Affecting the Government and Discipline of Literary Institutions. Very rare. OCLC locates one copy: Trinity College. Sabin and American Imprints report a copy at the Boston Public Library but not found on their online catalogue. The printed version of Sabin lists this item as 43959 but the online version compiled by Gale assigns this number incorrectly to an 1826 version of 11 pages. American Imprints 423157. Sabin 43959. [William R. Smith & Co., printers] unknown
1842réf. 38794Augusta: William R. Smith & Co. printers 1842. First edition. Stitched paper wrappers. Lacking the wrappers and title page else very good scattered foxing. 27 1 pp. 8vo. Attested to by Philip C. Johnson Secretary of State on May 3 1842. Includes Article I: Of the General Duties of the Towns; Article II: Of the Powers and Obligations of School Districts and the Assessments and Collection of Moneys Raised by such Districts; Article III: Of the Duties and Powers of the Superintending School Committees and School Agents and the Qualifications and Duties of Instructors; Article IV: Special Provisions Relating to the Regulations and Endowment of Schools and Affecting the Government and Discipline of Literary Institutions. Very rare. OCLC locates one copy: Trinity College. Sabin and American Imprints report a copy at the Boston Public Library but not found on their online catalogue. The printed version of Sabin lists this item as 43959 but the online version compiled by Gale assigns this number incorrectly to an 1826 version of 11 pages. American Imprints 423157. Sabin 43959. [William R. Smith & Co., printers] unknown books
1895réf. 54270Boston MA: F.N. Atwood c. 1895 1898. One colour lithograph reverse mounted on glass sized 8 x 13 in. fitted with brass chain frame and hanger possibly used as chimney flue cover minor edgewear to glass minor soiling to chain very minor spotting dustsoiling still an excellent piece w/ bright strong image. The USS Maine ACR-1 was launched in 1895 and was an armored cruiser together with her near-sister ship USS Texas with two gun turrets staggered en echelon rather than on the centerline with fore gun sponsoned out on the starboard side of the ship. As she took seven years to build she was out of date upon launching. She sailed with the North Atlantic Squadron operating from Norfolkd along the East Coast and the Caribbean. Feb. 15 1898 an explosion obliterated the forward third of the ship killing 260 sailors and the Spanish-American War began in April 1898 two months later. Atwood b. 1844 was a Massachusetts nautical maritime painter who operated studios in Boston and Maine and painted the original for Brigadier General H.A. Wheeler in 1895 and in 1898 the colour print was issued as a patriotic souvenir. Victorian flue covers were used after the chimney flues were removed in 19th-century homes following Winter and often served as an advertising giveaway. F.N. Atwood, unknown
1900réf. 40065Boston: Issued By The Boston and Maine Railroad / Engraved & Printed By R. A. Supply n. d. ca 1900. 1900. NEW ENGLAND. First Editions. 6" x 8" stiff embossed printed wrappers titles stamped in gold gilt on the front covers n. p. 80 pp. 80 pp. 64 pp. & 64 pp. illustrated from photographs. One page of text precedes views from photographs in each volume printed on rectos only. In all four volumes a total of 140 views of New England scenes. A few signs of light use to two covers else contents clean and tight in all four volumes. Very good copies. Issued By The Boston and Maine Railroad / Engraved & Printed By R. A. Supply, n. d. (ca 1900). unknown
2002réf. 096941Franklin Printing. Small spot on front cover else minimal wear to cover and interior very good. Signed by both authors. Black and white photos and drawings by authors. RARE - no other copies found for sale online. . Very Good. Paperback. 2002. Franklin Printing paperback
1867réf. 1155661Stevens & Sayward State Printers 1867. Alphabetical roster of volunteers from Maine who served in the Union army during the Civil War. Gives name rank company regiment & corps for each individual. Professionally rebound in pebbled burgundy cloth with gilt titles on spine. Damp stain of top of ffep through title page and on last 80 pages. Tiny 4mm closed tear on top edge of spine. End papers foxed with scattered light foxing within text. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket as Issued. Thick Large Octavo. Book. Stevens & Sayward, State Printers Hardcover
1876réf. 793811876. Maine's Village Communities in an Attractive Signed Binding Maine Henry Sumner 1822-1888. Village Communities in the East and West. New York Henry Holt and Company 1876. xii 413 3 pp. Main text followed by 2 pp. publisher catalogue. Octavo 8-1/2" x 5-1/2". Contemporary signed three-quarter morocco over cloth by Stikeman & Co. gilt rules to boards raised bands gilt fillets and gilt title to spine top-edge gilt patterned endpapers. Moderate rubbing to extremities moderate toning to interior tiny later owner stamp Michael Lee Warner Valhalla to verso of front free endpaper contemporary gift inscription "James Lowndes. June 2. 1880. from the graduating class of the Law School of Georgetown University" to front endleaf. $250. Third edition enlarged. Maine's classic comparison of Indian and European property law was first published in 1871. It contains the texts of six lectures given at Oxford and other essays and lectures on Roman and Indian law. As Pound notes: "These works.are at the foundation of all study of historical jurisprudence." James Lowndes was a professor at Georgetown Law School in the nineteenth century lecturing on the law of personal property pleading and evidence. The charming gift inscription indicates he was held in high esteem by his students. Pound Outlines of Jurisprudence 5th. ed. 196. Catalogue of the Officers and Students of Georgetown University 1873 8. Catalogue of the Library of the Harvard Law School 1909 II:34. unknown
1895réf. 734611895. Village Communities in an Oriel College Binding Maine Henry Sumner 1822-1888. Village Communities in the East and West. London: John Murray 1890. xii 413 pp. Octavo 8-1/2" x 5-1/2". Contemporary calf blind frames and gilt ornaments to boards gilt armorial stamp of Oriel College Oxford to front board raised bands gilt fillets and lettering piece to spine gilt ornaments to compartments gilt tooling to board edges top-edge of text block gilt blind inside dentelles marbled endpapers silk ribbon bookmark. Light scuffing light rubbing to boards moderate rubbing to extremities small early bookseller ticket to front pastedown. Moderate toning to interior crack in text block between pp. x and xi internally clean. $250. Later edition. Maine's classic comparison of Indian and European property law. It contains the texts of six lectures given at Oxford and other essays lecture and addresses on Roman and Indian law. The first edition appeared in 1871. "These works.are at the foundation of all study of historical jurisprudence.": Pound Outlines of Jurisprudence 5th. ed. 196. Catalogue of the Library of the Harvard Law School 1909 II:34. unknown
1895réf. 734611895. Village Communities in an Oriel College Binding Maine Henry Sumner 1822-1888. Village Communities in the East and West. London: John Murray 1890. xii 413 pp. Octavo 8-1/2" x 5-1/2". Contemporary calf blind frames and gilt ornaments to boards gilt armorial stamp of Oriel College Oxford to front board raised bands gilt fillets and lettering piece to spine gilt ornaments to compartments gilt tooling to board edges top-edge of text block gilt blind inside dentelles marbled endpapers silk ribbon bookmark. Light scuffing light rubbing to boards moderate rubbing to extremities small early bookseller ticket to front pastedown. Moderate toning to interior crack in text block between pp. x and xi internally clean. $250. Later edition. Maine's classic comparison of Indian and European property law. It contains the texts of six lectures given at Oxford and other essays lecture and addresses on Roman and Indian law. The first edition appeared in 1871. "These works.are at the foundation of all study of historical jurisprudence.": Pound Outlines of Jurisprudence 5th. ed. 196. Catalogue of the Library of the Harvard Law School 1909 II:34. unknown books
1876réf. 793811876. Maine's Village Communities in an Attractive Signed Binding Maine Henry Sumner 1822-1888. Village Communities in the East and West. New York Henry Holt and Company 1876. xii 413 3 pp. Main text followed by 2 pp. publisher catalogue. Octavo 8-1/2" x 5-1/2". Contemporary signed three-quarter morocco over cloth by Stikeman & Co. gilt rules to boards raised bands gilt fillets and gilt title to spine top-edge gilt patterned endpapers. Moderate rubbing to extremities moderate toning to interior tiny later owner stamp Michael Lee Warner Valhalla to verso of front free endpaper contemporary gift inscription "James Lowndes. June 2. 1880. from the graduating class of the Law School of Georgetown University" to front endleaf. $250. Third edition enlarged. Maine's classic comparison of Indian and European property law was first published in 1871. It contains the texts of six lectures given at Oxford and other essays and lectures on Roman and Indian law. As Pound notes: "These works.are at the foundation of all study of historical jurisprudence." James Lowndes was a professor at Georgetown Law School in the nineteenth century lecturing on the law of personal property pleading and evidence. The charming gift inscription indicates he was held in high esteem by his students. Pound Outlines of Jurisprudence 5th. ed. 196. Catalogue of the Officers and Students of Georgetown University 1873 8. Catalogue of the Library of the Harvard Law School 1909 II:34. unknown books
1845réf. 851571845. An Early Letter from Distinguished Legal Historian Henry Sumner Maine Maine Sir Henry Sumner 1822-1888. Autograph Letter Signed 'H.S. Maine' from Henry Sumner Maine to His Uncle Trinity Hall Cambridge December 2 1845. 3 pp. 7" x 4-1/4" 18.1 x 11.2 cm bifolium docketed "2d Decr. 1845/ H.S. Maine/ Cambridge Settlement" on verso. Light toning fold lines light soiling to verso. Very good. $250. Henry Sumner Maine was an eminent English jurist and historian. At the time of this letter he had just graduated from Pembroke College Cambridge and accepted a junior tutorship at Trinity Hall. Two years later he was appointed Regius Professor of Civil Law and he went on to a distinguished career as a writer educator and civil servant. In this letter addressed to an uncle he discusses family matters. He begins by asking "the exact time at which you heard anything from my Uncle Fell his mother's maiden name about the Settlement I wish much to know for both Mamma and myself are very anxious about the whole matter." He continues by mentioning the possibility that he may be able to visit "for a short time at Xmas" and refers to a conversation with his cousin and future wife Jane Morton Maine 1827-1920: "Jane tells me you say there need be no attempt at secrecy if I do come as everybody will guess the reason. I cannot help however thinking that there is at all times a very great difference between a direct avowal and any amount of suspicion however strong it may be." He asks his uncle to "go on as at present until all uncertainty is at an end by my getting settled. My opinion of the necessity of this is as strong as ever." He hopes that the "policy arrived in safety" and is "delighted to hear that Willie continues to improve. unknown
1845réf. 851571845. An Early Letter from Distinguished Legal Historian Henry Sumner Maine Maine Sir Henry Sumner 1822-1888. Autograph Letter Signed 'H.S. Maine' from Henry Sumner Maine to His Uncle Trinity Hall Cambridge December 2 1845. 3 pp. 7" x 4-1/4" 18.1 x 11.2 cm bifolium docketed "2d Decr. 1845/ H.S. Maine/ Cambridge Settlement" on verso. Light toning fold lines light soiling to verso. Very good. $250. Henry Sumner Maine was an eminent English jurist and historian. At the time of this letter he had just graduated from Pembroke College Cambridge and accepted a junior tutorship at Trinity Hall. Two years later he was appointed Regius Professor of Civil Law and he went on to a distinguished career as a writer educator and civil servant. In this letter addressed to an uncle he discusses family matters. He begins by asking "the exact time at which you heard anything from my Uncle Fell his mother's maiden name about the Settlement I wish much to know for both Mamma and myself are very anxious about the whole matter." He continues by mentioning the possibility that he may be able to visit "for a short time at Xmas" and refers to a conversation with his cousin and future wife Jane Morton Maine 1827-1920: "Jane tells me you say there need be no attempt at secrecy if I do come as everybody will guess the reason. I cannot help however thinking that there is at all times a very great difference between a direct avowal and any amount of suspicion however strong it may be." He asks his uncle to "go on as at present until all uncertainty is at an end by my getting settled. My opinion of the necessity of this is as strong as ever." He hopes that the "policy arrived in safety" and is "delighted to hear that Willie continues to improve. unknown books
1988réf. 092121-03Picton Press 1988. Near Fine. Six volumes. Excellent unread condition. Interiors are pristine. No writing or markings of any kind. Ships wrapped in bubble wrap and packed securely in a box. Picton Press unknown
1941réf. 1None listed: State of Maine Highway Commission 1941. First Edition. Stiff wraps. Very good. Elephant folio; 56pp; 55 full page maps in black and blue ink; blue textured wrappers with title on front cover and state seal 5 staple binding; soiling to wrapper some light page edge soiling soiling to pp 21-22 binding sound without pulling. Very Good. The first of traffic flow maps issued by the state the next not issued until 1955. The maps are of each county with details that include road types bridges water features boundaries natural features railroads airways parks and reservations and city and village centers. Traffic patterns indicated in blue ink. Fascinatingìì detailed look at each Maine county. [State of Maine Highway Commission] unknown
