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réf. 23777Paris, Librairie Léon Vanier, 1907. In-12, 36 pp., broché, couverture originale imprimée (plats détachés, petits manques à la couverture empoussiérée, rousseurs).
PARIS, P. ASSELIN - 1870 - In-4 ° Reliure fatiguée - 2 Volumes -Tome I : Préface V à XII Introduction I à CIV - 845 pages - Tome II : 1007 pages. Ouvrage fatigué, mais propre intérieurement.
réf. 989PARIS, P. ASSELIN - 1870 - In-4 ° Reliure fatiguée - 2 Volumes -Tome I : Préface V à XII Introduction I à CIV - 845 pages - Tome II : 1007 pages. Ouvrage fatigué, mais propre intérieurement.
1718réf. 179406London.: Illustrated London News. January 171857. Half page engraving 15 x 23.7 cm and an inset town plan of Canton Guangzhou on a single newspaper leaf with complete associated text spots of browning a few minor edge tears but in very good condition. Engraving and town plan prepared for "The Illustrated London News" by Richard Principal Leitch 1844-1877 fl. after a sketch "by an Officer engaged in the operations" depicting the aftermath of the Battle of Canton 23 October to 5 November 1856 by British-led forces during the Second Opium War. From the Estate of the late collector and scholar Arthur Hacker. . Illustrated London News. unknown
1926réf. 950957China. 1926. Opened: 590 x 127 mm. (Wohlerhalten. - Fine.) [3 Warenabbildungen] Calendar: [12] leaves 41 x 77 mm. Mattbrauner Karton mit eingeschobener Photopostkarte. Alle zwölf Monatsblätter vorhanden. Original pale brown cardboard,
1843réf. 5977New York City: H. H. Schieffelin & Co 1843. First Thus. Loose Sheet. Loose sheet printed verso and recto measuring just shy of 8 inches x 9.75 inches. Old folds now mellowed but with a nasty closed tear running down the middle of the sheet for 6.5 inches.Now housed in a removable clear archival sleeve with acid-free backing. Included is a handsomely printed handbill 4 x 6 inches for a 1988 lecture on "Victoria Opium and Empire." by Frank. J. Novak M.D. presented at Stanford University's Fairchild Auditorium. Commodities report from the Schieffelin drug firm including the going rate for opium oil. Jacob Schieffelin and his brother founded their drug company in 1794; in 1813 the firm passed to his sons who renamed the firm H. H Schieffelin located at the intersection of John St. and Cliff St. in Lower Manhattan about two blocks from today's South Street Seaport Museum. That firm dissolved in 1848. Other trade goods listed include agricultural produce soaps lucifer matches various gums sulphur asbestos ginger etc. A fine glimpse into daily American life and global trade. . H. H. Schieffelin & Co unknown
1952Features include: Hopper No. 47 - Tragic happenings to an apprentice pilot in Home waters; Mra Toons "Lemon" - A former Revenue Officer's account of an encounter with an astute Oriental who planned to make a fortune by smuggling opium into Burma; Chinchilla Ranching - Describes a new industry; Water Divining in India; South American Excursion - a colourful account of a motor-car trip into the interior of Venezuela; Marijuana - describes the perilous experiences in which a particularly sinister form of "dope" involved the narrator; By Pony to Ladakh - An account of a trip through a little-known region of the borders of mysterious Tibet; Hunting the "Bearded Wonder" - Author sets out to track down a sinister Malayan terrorist leader. Black and white illustrations throughout. Above-average wear externally. Chips missing from spine. Contents in good condition. Unmarked. Magazine
1790réf. 14630Paris Imprimerie De Monsieur 1790 In-12 527+503+504 pp + 507 pp, Dédié à Monsieur, frère du Roi, janvier 1790 : tome LXXXII, 1 planche dépliante, avril 1790 : tome LXXXIII, juillet 1790 : tome LXXXIV et Tome LXXXV ( Octobre 90 ). Toutes tranches marbrées, pièces de papier au dos. Rares rousseurs, coins émoussés, dos et coiffes épidermés.
réf. 9243Edition présentée dans l’ordre chronologique et établie sur les textes authentiques avec des variantes inédites et une annotation originale. Deux tomes en deux volumes in 8 plein cuir rouge, titre tomaison dorés. Grande lettre B, dorée, sur le premier plat. Etudes de Lloyd James AUSTIN, Maurice NADEAU, Yves BONNEFOY, Pierre Jean JOUVE, Roland BARTHES, Marcel A. RUFF, Maurice SAILLET. Gaëtan PCON. Gabriel NONNOURE, et S de SACY. Tome 1 : faux-titre, portrait de BAUDELAIRE en frontispice, titre, 1369 pages, tête dorée Tomes 2 : faux-titre, titre, 1364 pages 73 illustrations et photos de Baudelaire, fac-similés de pages manuscrites. Tête dorée. Réalisé d’après les maquettes originales de MASSIN, en romantique Didot corps 10- Tiré sur bible de Maestricht, achevé d’imprimer le 15 mars 1955 et le 15 octobre 1956, très bon état Le nombre d’or domaine Français dirigé par S de Sacy. Le club du meilleur livre. Edition numérotée, hors commerce
réf. 4542édition de la revue art et travail paris sans date (1910 ?) In 8 broché 286 pages couverture illustrée - très nombreuses illustrations de pendrell, hurd, charbonnet, camis, constant
réf. 12954Paris, Louis-Michaud Editeur, sans date (1920?) 1 volume in-12, 319 pp., reliure ancienne demi-chagrin, plats cartonnés marbrés un peu épidermés, sans la couverture en couleurs de Lobel Riche, bon exemplaire.
réf. 3087Paris, Bibliothèque des curiosités H. Daragon, Editeur, 1908. 1 volume in-12, 84 pp., reliure moderne plein cuir noir, couvertures d'origine conservées, quelques rousseurs sur le premier plat et la page de garde, sinon bon état.
réf. 542Paul Paclot et Charles Tallandier, Paris, s.d. circa 1903
1854réf. 3693Paris, Hachette, Bibliothèque des Chemins de Fer, 1854 ; in-12, broché ; 314 pp., couverture illustrée au second plat d’une locomotive.
1813réf. 39003Strasbourg Imprimerie de Levrault 1813 in-4 dérelié
1857réf. 179411London.: Illustrated London News. January 311857. Half page engraving 14.5 x 23.5 cm and a quarter page plan 17.5 x 15.5 cm on a single newspaper leaf with complete associated text a few words abraded in the final paragraph spots of browning but in very good condition. Engraving of the British factories at Canton Guangzhou and a scarce battle plan prepared for "The Illustrated London News" depicting the events of November 12 & 13 1856 the Battle of the Bogue by British-led forces during the Second Opium War. The commentary notes the Russian criticism of the British action quoting a "letter from St. Petersburg" in the French "Journal des Débats". From the Estate of the late collector and scholar Arthur Hacker. . Illustrated London News. unknown
1718réf. 179261London.: Illustrated London News. November 171860. Half page engravings 8.8 x 34.4 cm and 12.7 x 34.4 cm on a single newspaper leaf edge wear and creasing lower edge trimmed but in very good condition. A pair of engravings prepared for the Illustrated London News depicting the Third Battle of Taku Forts near Tianjin: an allied French and British assault part of the Second Opium War and an attempt to compel the Chinese government to observe the trade treaties signed between their governments in 1858 which included allowing the British to continue the opium trade in China. From the Estate of the late collector and scholar Arthur Hacker with his pencilled notation. . Illustrated London News. unknown
réf. 40673768-nnew. unknown
réf. 42112501China ca 1875-80's.Chinese opium scale contained in a hand made Bamboo clam-shell case end pivot the inside matches the exact form of the scale & bone measure barcase:27 x 6.5 cm.brass bowl:5.6 cm. bone bar 24.5 cm. RARE & COMPLETE . . . SIMA CHINESE SCALE . . . AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF VINTAGE NATIVE . . . CREATIVITY & WORKMANSHIP . . . USING BONE BRASS COPPER & BAMBOO WOOD MATERIAL . . A lovely piece of native workmanship. The "violin-shaped" wooden top and bottom cases was carved to match the scales quite precisely with a grooves to accommodate the scale bone measurement bar the brass counter weight and copper ring lock. . To unlock & open one simply slides the copper ring to the far end. Then pivot the top side up or down to open. . The whole case is kept tightly closed by sliding the copper ring back to the left to lock the covers closed. . At one end of the bone measurement bar is a brass pointer & hook to measure accuracy the bar has many graduations to indicate various weights in ten's. . The brass bowl is held fast with buff colored strings carefully tied to the bone measure bar. . The counter balance is an oval brass piece with a hole and tie thread to adjust along the bone measure bar. . The square brass counter balance is slid along the bone bar until the scale is balanced rendering the weight reading. Simple but accurate ! One holds the bone bar by use of the black thread. . This practical object has been used for centuries throughout Asia and S.E. Asia in most all cultures. . This example made from two matching Bamboo parts is quite quaint and unusual. The patina is quite fine showing a nice color after more than a century of use nicely polished and smooth. . The scale is contained in a crimson velvet bag with draw strings. . Color photos are posted to our website. . CONDITION: The scale is contained in a hand-made Bamboo wooden case with typical signs of use age and wear. It is complete intact and a good working example. . The inside also shows normal use age and dustiness typical of a vintage and genuine item. . In original condition still easily used as it has been for more than a century. . Nicely done work. . REFERENCES: . The Wellcome Historical Medical Museum and Library: CHINESE MEDICINE AN EXHIBITION ILLUSTRATING THE TRADITIONAL MEDICINE OF CHINA exhibit text & photo numbers 233. This text describes the photo item as a "violin-shaped" hand-carved wooden case with brass opium scales. This example is exactly the shape and format of our item. We quote: ".the ivory beams are not uncommon." An unusual and fascinating piece ! . . unknown
réf. 80102N.p. no date 19th c. Creased where folded; small voids at the center fold not affecting text. 12-1/2 x 8-1/2 inches. Dr. Horwitz regrets relying on memory; describes the collection preparation appearance consistency and odor of "good fresh" opium. He discusses the preparation and use of infusions tinctures brown powder and beneficial effects in small doses. Despite his opening remarks it seems Dr. Horwitz has considerable experience in the use of opium along and in combination with calomel in connection with numerous ailmetns. unknown
2003réf. DADAX1920033661Nisc Pty Ltd 2020-03-05. paperback. New. 6.50x0.75x9.25. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Nisc (Pty) Ltd paperback
réf. 5575Charpentier 1886. Fort in-12 relié. Modeste reliure, demi toile avec plats papiers. Couvertures non conservées. Roman qui décrit les ravages de la " noire idole " chez les Français d' Indochine, au travers de l'histoire d'un jeune poète accablé par le mal de vivre. Superbe état. Rare édition originale
réf. 12080Taipei, SMC Publishing, 2009. 1 thick volume, in-4, 426 pp., illustrated with hundreds of b.& w. and colour plates, hard bound with a colourful dust jacket, new book.
réf. 12958Taipei, SMC Publishing, 2009. 1 thick volume, in-4, 426 pp., illustrated with hundreds of b.& w. and colour plates, hard bound with a colourful dust jacket, new book.
réf. 384338374X.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback