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Catalogue 226
Livres Anciens / Old Books
Non Canadiana
|298.
ARMSTRONG, Walter. «Memoir of Peter De Wint». London,
Macmillan & Co., 1888. 47 & (24) p. Oblong (25 X 32 cm). Original green
cloth with gilt text and decorations; small tears to the spine. Being 47 pages of text and
24 photogravures after De Wint’s (1784-1849) paintings, on India paper with tissue
guard sheets. Good copy. 125 $
299. ARNAULT, M.A. & PANCKOUCKE, C.L.F. «Life and
Campaigns of Napoleon Bonaparte;giving an Account of All His Engagements , from the Siege
of Toulon to the Battle of Waterloo, also Embracing Accounts of the Daring Exploits of His
Marshals. Together with His Public and Private Life». Boston, Phillips,
Sampson and Co., 1855 247 & 251 p. (20 cm). Two volumes in one. Illustrated.
Original gilt decorated cloth, tears at the ends of spine, interior very good. A good
general copy. 45 $
300. (ATLAS; J. MARTIN MILLER). «The Twentieth
Century Atlas of the Commercial, Geographical and Historical World; with a Description of
Every Known Land, Both Near and Remote, Ancient and Modern». No Place, L.G.
Stahl, 1902. 388 p. (42 cm). Original cloth slightly worn, interior very clean.
With 48 pages being coloured maps of the United States. Many other maps in color.
Profusely illustrated with pictures and snap shots. Embracing complete, original and
authentic maps of the present development of all the countries, empires and states of the
world comprising a graphic description of the people: their civilization, their religion,
their government, their cities, their imports and exports, their wealth, their railways,
their canals, their cables, their telegraphs etc., including a description of the climate,
the productions, the rivers, the valleys, the lakes, the mountains, the minerals, the
glaciers, and every other subject of interest. Together with useful and timely statistics
educational, industrial, military, naval by J. Martin Miller. More than 500 photographic
reproductions, frontispiece in color. Very good copy.
185 $
301. AUBERT DE LA RUE, E. «Les Nouvelles Hébrides. Iles
de cendre et de corail». Montréal, Éditions de l’Arbre,
1945. 252 p. (20 cm). Photographies et dessins de l’auteur. 35 $
302. AUDIN, Marius. «Essai sur les Graveurs de Bois
en France au dix-huitième siècle». Paris, Les Éditions G. Crès et Cie,
1925. XXII,192 p. (22 cm). Volume à l’état neuf, ni coupé, ni ouvert.
Nombreuses illustrations, un beau livre.
125 $
303. BIBAUD, Maximilien. «Napoléon I et Napoléon
III. Parallèle historique par le Professeur Bibaud, Jeune, L.L.D., premier président de
l’Institut Polytechnique, membre honoraire de la Société Historique de l’État
du Michigan &c., auteur d’une histoire inédite de l’Europe durant la
Révolution Française».
Montréal, Cérat et Bourguignon Imprimeurs, 1860. 22 p. (20 cm). Couvertures
d’origine. Rare. Dionne I,
679. 125 $
304. BLANCHARD, Raoul & GRENARD, Fernand. «Asie
Occidentale par Raoul Blanchard, Professeur à l’Université de Grenoble. –
Haute Asie par Fernand Grenard, Ministre Plénipotentiaire (Géographie Universelle,
VIII)». Paris, Librairie Armand Colin, 1929. 394 p. (29 cm). Tome 8 de la
série "Géographie Universelle" publiée sous la direction de P. Vidal de La
Blache et L. Gallois. Ouvrage enrichi de 66 planches hors-texte dont 2 cartes en couleurs,
de figures et 59 cartes. Avec Index. À l’état neuf, livre précieux. 75 $
305. (BONAPARTE, Napoléon). «L’Empire
Germanique réduit en Départements, sous la Préfecture de l’Électeur de
***********. – Traduit de l’Allemand». A Hambourg: Et réimprimé à
Londres, par W. et C. Spilsbury, Snowhill, 1802. 89 p. (19 cm). Brochure sortie
d’un livre relié, contenu en très bel état. Il s’agit, au titre, de
l’Électeur de Brandebourg; l’auteur s’attaque à la Prusse et à Bonaparte
devant l’ordre qu’ils désirent établir sur l’Autriche. Très rare. 250 $
306. (BONAPARTE, Napoléon). «Examen de l’état
politique et militaire où la Paix Continentale mettre L’EUROPE par rapport à la
FRANCE. – Pour servir d’explication et de démonstration aux principales
assertions contenues dans l’ouvrage intitulé L’Empire Germanique réduit en
Départements». A Hambourg: Et réimprimé à Londres, par W. et C. Spilsbury,
Snowhill, 1803. 163 p. (19,5 cm). Tirée d’un livre relié mais
extrêmement propre. Contre la politique de Bonaparte. Très rare! 350 $
307. (BONAPARTE, Napoléon). «Le Quousque Tandem, ou
l’Invasion de l’Angleterre par Dom Quichotte II, Empereur des
Régions-Imaginaires et de l’Illiput, &c. &c. &c., sous le nom de Napoleon
Buonaparte, Corse et Corsaire d’origine! Poëme ex abrupto. Honni soit qui mal y
pense. Dédié aux Deux Chambres du Parlement d’Angleterre». A Londres, de
l’Imprimerie de Cox, Fils, et Baylis, No. 75, Great Queen-Street, Lincoln-Inn-Fields,
1803. 118 p. (19,5 cm). Tiré d’un livre relié, contenu très propre.
Rare! 275 $
308. (BONAPARTE, Napoléon). «Adresse à Bonaparté».
A Londres, de l’Imprimerie de W. Spilsbury, No 57, Snowhill, 1803. 50 p.
(19,5 cm). Extraite d’un livre relié, contenu en superbe état. Attaque
virulente contre Napoléon Bonaparté, premier Consul à Vie. L’auteur écrit que
Bonaparte a "...fusillé les bons Parisiens pour leur apprendre à vivre". Rare! 250 $
309. (BONAPARTE, Napoléon). «Adresse à tous les
Souverains de l’Europe – le 5 février 1804». A Londres, de l’Imprimerie de
Nardini & Co., No. 15 Poland Street, (1804). IX,34 p. (19,5 cm).
L’auteur s’attaque à Bonaparte au sujet du meurtre du Duc d’Enghien.
Brochure extraite d’un livre relié mais contenu très propre. Rare! 250 $
310. (BONAPARTE, Napoléon). «Notices Historiques
sur S.A.S. Mgr le Duc d’Enghien, assassiné par ordre de Buonaparté, dans le
Bois de Vincennes, la nuit du 21 au 22 Mars, 1804». Publiées à Londres par M. Peltier, No.
18, Warwick-Street, 1804. 50 p. Retiré d’un livre relié. Très
propre. Rare. 250 $
311. BURGESS, Anthony. «Coaching Days of England.
Containing an Account of whatever was most remarkable for Grandeur, Elegance and Curiosity
in the time of the Coaches of England, comprehending the years 1750 until 1850».
London, Printed for Paul Elek in All Saints Street, Islington, 1966. Large folio (38 X
52 cm). Original cloth & pictorial dust jacket. Comprises 24 colour plates,
nicely reproduced in six-colour lithography, from original 18th & 19th
Century engravings, prints and paintings, and 96 pages with 196 duotone illustrations and
text, for a total of 144 pages; endpapers illustrated with Coaches. With an historical
commentary by Anthony Burgess. A very attractive book in beautiful condition. 150 $
312. BURKE, Rev. T.N. «Ireland’s Case Stated in
Reply to Mr. Froude». New York, P.J.
Kenedy, 1891. 238 p. Original decorated cloth slightly worn. Flyleaf missing. Good
copy. 30 $
313. (CERAMICS). «British Museum. A Guide to the
English Pottery and Porcelain in the Department of Ceramics and Ethnography».
(London), Oxford University Press, 1923. XII,136 p. (22 cm). Third edition. Nice
buckram vellum binding. With 19 plates and 166 illustrations. 90 $
314.
CHARMETTANT, Fx. & DELATTRE, A. «Les orphelins Arabes d’Alger: leur
passé, leur avenir. - Oeuvre de leur adoption». Montréal, Eusèbe Senécal Imprimeur,
1875. 28 p. (21 cm). Titre rare. Couvertures
d’origine. 45 $
315. CICCOLINA, Sophia Marquise A. «Deep Breathing, as
a Means of Promoting the Art of Song, and of curing Weakness and Affections of Throat and
Lungs, Especially Consumption». New York, M.L. Holbrook & Co., 1883.
48,(24) p. Publisher’s cloth. Good copy. Illustrations. 35 $
316. DE LOLME, J.L. «The Constitution of England: or,
an Account of the English Government; in Which it is Compared Both with the Republican
Form of Government and the Other Monarchies in Europe». London, Baldwyn
& Co., 1817. XXII,525,(19) p. (22 cm). Original full calf, spine repaired,
very good inside. Portrait. Good general copy of the New Edition. 90 $
317. DELTEIL, Loys. «Manuel de l’amateur
d’estampes des XIXe et XXe siècles (1801-1924)» (2 volumes). Paris, Dorbon-Ainé, 1925. 634 p.
(26 cm). Reliures d’origine, pleine toile marron pour les dos et brique pour les
plats décorés en blanc. Couvertures imprimées conservées; ouvrage imprimé sur papier
vergé. Orné de 158 reproductions hors-texte. Bel ensemble, ouvrage important sur
l’estampe de l’époque. 250 $
318. ESTCOURT, E.E. «The Question of Anglican
Ordinations Discussed. With an Appendix of Original Documents and Facsimiles».
London, Burns and Oates, 1873. 381 & CXVI p. (22 cm). Folders. Original
cloth, slightly sunned. Library stamp of fly leaf, no calling number on spine. Good copy. 40 $
319. FALLOON, Rev. Daniel. «History of Ireland, Civil
and Ecclesiastical, from the Earliest Times till the Death of Henry II».
Montreal, John Lovell, 1863. VIII,399 p. (17 cm). Original cloth worn but
complete, interior good. Scarce account of the early history of Ireland. 150 $
320. (FASHION). «Paris, 1930 Summer Styles». New
York, The Paris Pattern Co., (1930). 32 p. (34 cm). Women clothes, illustrated
in color; were sold in Montreal and Toronto by T. Eaton Company; also sold at Ottawa,
London and Winnipeg. 45 $
321. FORSTER, John. «The Life and Times of Oliver
Goldsmith» (2 volumes). London, Bickers
& Son, 1877. XVIII,440 & XIV,494 p. (22 cm). Sixth edition,
illustrations (woodcut). Half leather binding weak but complete and could be repaired;
content in very good condition. 120 $
322. (GEOGRAPHY). «The Stepping Stone to Geography:
containing Several Hundred Questions and Answers on Geographical Subjects, adapted to the
capacity of young minds. By A Mother». New York, D. & J. Sadlier & Co., 1857.
72 p. (15 cm). New and revised edition. Original printed stiff covers, good
condition. 35 $
323. GOODRICH, Samuel Griswold. «The World and its
Inhabitants». Boston, Rand and
Mann, 1849. IV,328 p. (17 cm). Original illustrated cloth binding. Collection
"Cabinet Library". Library stamp on fly leaf, no calling numbers on spine.
Illustrations. Small wear to binding, generally, a good copy. 35 $
324. GOURDON DE GENOUILLAC, H. «L’Art
Héraldique». Paris, Librairie Gründ, c. 1895. 290 p. (22 cm). Nouvelle
édition. Couvertures illustrées d’origine. Illustrations dans le texte. Ouvrage
en superbe état. 85 $
325. GUPTILL, Arthur L. «Drawing With Pen and Ink. And
a Word Concerning a Brush». New York, The
Pencil Points Press Inc., 1930. 431 p. (30 cm). Original black cloth, tan pictorial
stamp on the front board, gilt lettering on the spine. Profusely illustrated. 90 $
326. HOURTICQ, Louis. «Encyclopédie des Beaux-Arts.
Architecture, Sculpture, Peinture, Arts Décoratifs» (2 volumes). Paris, Librairie
Hachette, 1925. 332 & 334 p. (32,5 cm). Reliures pleine toile
d’édition ornées de décorations, titres dorés sur les plats supérieurs, tranches
supérieures dorées. Avec 130 planches hors texte et 1600 gravures dans le texte. Très
beau jeu de volumes. 150 $
327. IMRAY, James F. «Sailing Directions for the
English Channel. – Part I. The South Coast of England, and General Directions for the
Navigation of the Channel. – Part II. The North Coast of France».
London, James Imray and Son, 1879. XVI,237,(3) & VI,37 p.
(23 cm). Original blue
printed wraps, marginal pieces of paper missing on spine. Folding map. Comprises:
"Sailing Directions for the South and South-West Coast of Ireland, included between
Carnsore Point and the River Shannon. Compiled Chiefly from Recent Surveys" published
in 1874. Good copy. Scarce. 185 $
328. (IRELAND & SEDITIOUS SOCIETIES). «2 Reports
from Great Britain Parliament, House of Commons; Published in 1803». "Report
from the Committee of Secracy, to whom the several PAPERS, which were presented (sealed
up) to The House by Mr. Secretary Dundas, upon the 23d day of January 1799, by His
Majesty's Command, were referred; - relating to Seditious Societies, &c. = Reported by
Mr. Secretary Dundas, 15th March 1799" pp. 787-826, ... bound with. "Reports
from the Committee of Secrecy, to whom the several PAPERS, which were presented (sealed
up) to The House, by Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, upon the 1st and 2d days of April
1801, by His Majesty's Command, were referred; - containing Secret Information received by
His Majesty's Government, relative to the State of IRELAND, and to the Proceedings of
certain disaffected Persons in both Parts of the United Kingdom. = Severally reported on
the 13th April & 15th May, 1801" pp. 827-844. Nice modern buckram vellum
binding; fine condition. (44 cm). 185 $
329. JOHNSTON, Hugh. «Toward the Sunrise; Being
Sketches of Travel in Europe & the East. To which is added A Memorial Sketch of the
Rev. William Morley Punshon, LLD». Toronto, William Briggs, (1881). XIV,459 p. (18 cm). First edition.
Publisher’s cloth with gilt text and decorations. Illustrations and portraits. Good copy. 75 $
330. JOUBERT, Pierre. «Les lys et les lions.
Initiation à l’Art du Blason». Paris, Les Presses d’Ile-de-France, 1947.
(36) p. (32 cm). Illustré en couleurs, ouvrage très attrayant. Bel état et
pièce très utile à la science héraldique.
60 $
331.
LA ROCHEJAQUELEIN, Marquis de. «Mémoires de Madame La Marquise de la
Rochejaquelein». Paris, Dentu, Palais-Royal, Galerie d 'Orleans, 1848.
544 p. (21 cm). Reliure en cuir, dos refait par un relieur professionnel. Avec 2
cartes dépliantes. Coins émoussés, tout de même un exemplaire propre. 75 $
332. LE CORBUSIER-SAUGNIER. «Vers une
Architecture». Paris, Les Éditions G. Crès et Cie, (1923). XI,(1),230 p.
(26 cm). Reliure demi-cuir à coins, plats marbrés; couvertures imprimées
conservées. Très nombreuses illustrations; la couverture imprimée inscrit
"Deuxième Édition" mais il s’agit seulement d’une réimpression car
la véritable seconde édition fut publiée une année plus tard et signée Le Corbusier
au lieu de Le Corbusier-Saugnier. Bon exemplaire, titre rare. 750 $
333. MACKWORTH, Herbert & BRETT, Charles. «Report
from the Committee Appointed to Consider Wheter by any, and by what Means, More Effectual
Encouragement Can be Given to VOLUNTEERS to Enter on Board His Majesty’s SHIPS of
WAR». London, House of
Common, 1780. pp. 761-786. (42 cm). With "Report from the Committee on the
Health of the Prisoners confined at Winchester", 5th July, 1780. Disbound,
taken from a bound volume, probably printed in 1785. The prisoners were French and
Spanish. 65 $
334. MACOY, Robert. «General History, Cyclopedia and
Dictionary of Freemasonry; Containing an Elaborate account of the Rise and Progress of
Freemasonry, and Its Kindred associations – ancient and modern. Also, Definitions of
the technical terms used by the Fraternity». New York,
Masonic Publishing Co., 1872. VI,700 p.
(20 cm). Illustrated with
upward of 300 engravings. Original decorated cloth. Some trace of humidity, still a good
copy. Comprises Canada. 65 $
335. MARTONNE, Emm. de «Traité de Géographie
Physique: Climat, Hydrographie, Relief du Sol, Biogéographie». Paris, Librairie Armand Colin, 1920.
XI,922 p. (24 cm). Reliure demi-cuir d’époque, plats marbrés. Troisième
édition corrigée. Cartes et illustrations, ainsi que 2 cartes repliées en couleurs. 95 $
336. OSTWALD, Wilhelm. «COLOUR SCIENCE. A Handbook for
Advanced Students in Schools, Colleges, and the various Arts, Crafts, and Industries
depending on the use of Colour. Authorized Translation with an Introduction and Notes by
J. Scott Taylor» (2 volumes). London, Winsor & Newton Ltd., (1931 & 1933).
XVIII,141; XII,173 p. (22 cm). Original green cloth, gilt lettering and front
board embossed in gold. With 10 plates, numerous illustrations and 4 color plates of
numerous mounted samples. Wilhelm Ostwald (1853-1932) won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in
1909, became involved in the development of color science, color harmony. Nice set,
extremely important title, scarce. 285 $
337. PITON, Camille. «Le Costume Civil en France du
XIIIe au XIXe Siècle. – Ouvrage orné de 700 illustrations directes par la
Photographie, d’après les documents du temps (Statues, Peintures murales,
Tapisseries, Vitraux, etc.». Paris, Ernest Flammarion Éditeur, 1926. 380 p.
(28 cm). Reliure d’origine, ornée d’une décoration. Petite brisure au
dos. Avec 12 planches en couleurs et près de 700 illustrations d’après
photographies. Ouvrage rare et en bel état.
225 $
338. QUEEN VICTORIA. «Leaves from the Journal of Our
Life in the Highlands from 1848 to 1861 to which are prefixed & added extracts from
the same Journal giving an account of earlier visits to Scotland, & tours in England
& Ireland, & yachting excursions». London, Smith,
Elder & Co., 1868. XIV,219 p. (17 cm). Original green cloth. With numerous
black & white plates, comprising scenes of Balmoral Castle. Also vignettes in the
text. Good copy. 65 $
339. SEBILLOT, Paul. «Les Travaux Publics et les Mines dans les
Traditions et les Superstitions de Tous les Pays: les Routes, les Ponts, les Chemins de
Fer, les Digues, les Canaux, l’Hydraulique, les Ports, les Phares, les Mines et les
Mineurs». Paris, J.
Rotschild, Editeur, 1894. XVI,623 p. (22 cm). Reliure en toile, cachets sur
feuille de garde, exemplaire propre. Tirage de 770 exemplaires numérotés à la machine.
Avec 428 illustrations, 8 planches et 3 illustrations en couleurs (pochoir). Livre
rare. 125 $
340. SION, Jules. «Asie des Moussons par Jules Sion,
Professeur à l’Université de Montpellier – Première Partie: Chine, Japon».
Paris, Librairie Armand Colin, 1929 ...&... «Asie des Moussons: Deuxième Partie:
Inde, Indochine, Insulinde». Paris, Librairie Armand Colin, 1929. 548 p.
(28,5 cm). (Jeu formant le Tome IX de la "Géographie Universelle" publiée
sous la direction de P. Vidal de La Blache et L. Gallois. Cartes et illustrations.
Pagination continue. Très bel ensemble.
120 $
341. SMITH, Rev. Thomas. «Walker’s Critical Pronouncing
Dictionary, and Expositor of the English Language. – To Which is Added a
Chronological Table, containing the Principal Events of the Late War Between the United
States and Great Britain». Cooperstown NY, H.
& E. Phinney, 1840. 400 p. The table is about the War of 1812. original full calf
slightly worn. Just a good copy. 45 $
342. (SPRECKELS COLLECTION). «The Magnificent
Spreckels Collection. Comprising XVIII Century French Furniture, Tapestries,
Paintings, Sculptures and Porcelains. Sold by Order of Mr. and Mrs. Claus A.
Spreckels». New York, American
Art Association, Anderson Galleries Inc., 1930. 232 p. (27 cm). Cover title: "Collection
of Mr. and Mrs. Claus A. Spreckels from
Villa Baratier, Saint-Jean-Cap Ferrat, Alpes Maritimes, France". A
beautiful catalogue, hardcover, profusely illustrated and well described. We found a Claus
A. Spreckels in a group of persons killed by the Nazi and identified by their denture. 75 $
343. SWINTON, William. «Outlines of the World’s
History, Ancient, Mediaeval, and Modern, with Special Relation to the History of
Civilization and the Progress of Mankind». New York & Chicago, Ivison, Blakeman,
Taylor and Company, 1874. XI,(1),498 p. (17 cm). Original red leather spine,
gilt lettering. With maps (some in color) & illustrations. Very light trace of
humidity on the external upper corners of some leaves. Very good. 35 $
344. TANGHE, Raymond. «Le Conflit Italo-Ethiopien».
Montréal, Éditions Albert Lévesque, 1936. 113 p.
(20 cm). Carte dépliante. La Guerre Italo-Éthiopienne de 1935-1936. 30 $
345. (THE CORNHILL MAGAZINE). «The Cornhill Magazine.
Vol. 1. January to June 1860». London. Smith, Elder, & Co., 1860.
760 p. (23 cm). Original gilt decorated cloth. First year of an important
periodical comprising long article (26 pages) about the Search for Sir John Franklin with
folding map and illustration. Also, a series of long articles about William Hogarth
painter, engraver & philosopher. Many illustrations in the text & plates. Small
tear to binding, still a very good copy for that age.
125 $
346. VENERONI, Signor & RONNA, A. «The Complete
Italian Master: Containing the Best and Easiest Rules for Attaining That Language. –
To Which are Added, an Introduction to Italian Versification; Extracts from the Italian
Poets; &c. &c. The Whole Properly Accented...». London, J.
Collingwood, Longman & Co., 1827. IV,444 p. (19 cm). Nice modern buckram
vellum binding. A new edition, carefully revised, corrected, and improved by A. Ronna.
Good copy. 95 $
347. (WORLD WAR I). «Collier’s Photographic
History of the European War, Including Sketches and Drawings Made on the Battle Fields». New
York, P.F. Collier & Son, 1915. 144 p. Oblong (30 X 41 cm). Original
pictorial binding. Impressive album being photographs by the official photographers
accompanying each army, collected and arranged by Francis J. Reynolds & C.W. Taylor. 125 $
348. WYLER, Seymour B. «The Book of Old Silver:
British, American, Foreign. – With all available Hallmarks including Sheffield Plate
Marks». New York, Crown
Publishers, 1937. X,447 p. (26 cm). Original grey & black striped silk.
Beautiful copy; 3rd edition. A very important source of informations on silver. 70 $
349. YOVITCHITCH, Lena A. «Pages from Here and There in Serbia». Belgrade, S.V. Cvijanovich, 1926 XIII, 169 p. ( 20 cm). Original boards and dust jacket. Unopened, uncut. First edition with black and white photographs. About customs, life in Belgrade, historical events, monasteries . Rare and very good. 125 $|
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