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A set of 4 volumes, in half-bound purple calfskin, with a ribbed spine, decorated with gilt metalwork and fleurons. Minor scuffs to the edges.
Binding by CAPE.
These volumes bear the collective title ‘Œuvres d’Amis’.
Volume I: Œuvres d’Amis. Norman Poets and Prose Writers.
- Ch. RICHARD: Note on the former library of the Aldermen of the city of Rouen.
Rouen. Printed by Alfred Péron, 1845.
Large 8vo. 56 pages. Covers preserved. Handwritten dedication from the author to Chennevières.
- Ch. RICHARD: Response to the Essay on the Date of Construction of the Various City Walls of Rouen, by Mr L. Fallue.
Rouen. Revue de Nord et de Normandie, 1846.
Large 8vo. 33 pages. Handwritten copy sent by the author to Chennevières.
- Ch. RICHARD: Bells of the Rouen Belfry.
Rouen Academy, sitting of 22 January 1847.
Large 8vo. 11 pages. Handwritten copy sent by the author to Chennevières.
- Ch. RICHARD: Note regarding certain documents on the history of Caen and Rouen.
Caen. Published by Hardel, Printer and Bookseller, 1847.
Large 8vo. 32 pages. Covers preserved. Handwritten copy sent by the author to Chennevières.
- Passage of Napoleon’s Ashes through Rouen. Minutes.
Rouen. Published by Nicéphas Périaux, 1842.
Large 8vo. 40 pages.
- Raymond BORDEAUX, Solicitor: Heraldic Studies on the Ancient Religious and Civil Monuments of the City of Caen.
Caen. Printed by Hardel, Printer and Bookseller, 1846.
Large 8vo. 75 pages.
- G. S. TREBUTIEN: Note on Mr Thomas Cauvin, former Oratorian and member of several learned societies.
Caen. Printed by F. Poisson, 1856.
Large 8vo. 24 pages. Handwritten copy sent by the author to Chennevières.
- Alphonse LE FLAGUAIS: Inaugural address for the Caen Theatre, delivered on 23 April 1838.
Caen. Pagny’s Printing Works, 1838.
Large 8°. 14 pages.
- Alph. LE FLAGUAIS: To Antiquarians, following the manifesto of the Académie des Beaux-Arts, concerning the ogival style.
Caen. Published by Hardel, Bookseller and Publisher, 1846.
Large 8°. 11 pages.
- Alph. LE FLAGUAIS: Malherbe and Laplace. Ode.
Caen. Poisson Press – and Paris, Derache, Bookseller, 1847.
Large 8vo. 15 pages.
- Alph. LE FLAGUAIS: Farewell to Chateaubriand.
Caen. Poisson Press, 1848.
Large 8vo. 7 pages.
- G. Symphor. VAUDORE: The Idea of God. Extract from *Autumn Melodies*. New and unpublished poems.
Caen. Hardel Press, 1838.
Large 8°. 19 pages. Covers preserved. Handwritten dedication by the author.
- Théphile COUPIER: The Orphan.
Montpellier. Boehm Printing Works, 1844.
Large 8vo. 8 pages. Lithograph by Fontan, as frontispiece.
- Gustave de PENMARCH: The Léonais’s Garden Plots.
Blois. Printed by Félix Jahyer, 1846.
Large 8vo. 36 pages. 3 lithographs.
VOLUME 2: Works by Friends – A Miscellany of History and Literature.
- [President CLAPAREDE]: Biographical note on General Count Claparède, by his nephew.
Montpellier. Geniès Press, 1842.
Large 8vo. 16 pages.
- A note on Gilbert de SOLERAC, Lord of Florent, in Champagne.
Large 8vo. 3 pages.
- Normandy Association.
Caen, Le Roy Press, 1833.
Large 8vo. XII pages.
- Normandy Association:
Outline of a general statistical survey of the five departments of former Normandy, proposed by M. de Pracomtal.
No place or publisher, 1833.
- Service for foundlings and abandoned children.
Development of the system replacing the exhibitions in the Tour of the Nantes Foundling Hospital – Assessment of the results of this system.
Report by the Inspector of Charitable Institutions to the Prefect of Loire-Atlantique.
Nantes. Mellinet Press, n.d.
Large 8vo. 16 pages.
- GAVARNI:
Madame Acker, a short story.
Paris. Curmer, 1842.
8vo. 25 pages.
- ROUX ALPHERAN: Biographical Research on Malherbe and his Family.
Aix. Nicot and Aubin Press, 1840.
Large 8vo. 64 pages. Unfolding plate.
- Edouard de JULLIENNE, Doctor of Law, Solicitor...
On Transportation and Deportation to be Introduced into Our Penal System to Remedy the Dangerous Effects of the Penalties Currently in Force.
Aix. Printed by the widow Tavernier, 1849.
Large 8°. 32 pages.
- J. de SERANON, Barrister at the Royal Court of Aix: Biography of M. de Castillon, Attorney General at the Parliament of Provence.
Aix. Aubin’s Printing House, 1847.
Large 8°. 21 pages.
- ALEXANDRE - EMILE: Literary Studies.
Aix. Aubin’s Printing House, 1844.
Large 8vo. 15 pages.
- Sylvain SAINT-ETIENNE:
Biography of Félicien David.
Aix. Aubin Press, 1845.
Large 8°. 20 pages.
- MERY, CHAUBET and Sylvain SAINT-ÉTIENNE:
Christopher Columbus or the Discovery of the New World. A symphonic ode in four parts.
Paris. Published by the Music Merchants, 1847.
Large 8vo. 24 pages.
- Historical account of the little church of Saint Anne, and of this part of the region.
Aix. Tavernier’s Press, 1845.
Large 8vo. 80 pages.
VOLUME 3 – Works by Friends – Marion – Bourquelot – Quicherat – Barthelemy.
- Jules MARION: A Historical and Archaeological Essay on the Cathedral Church of Notre Dame de Laon.
Paris. Published by Dumoulin, 1843.
Large 8vo. 40 pages. Autographed dedication from the author.
Jules MARION: Report Addressed to the King on the Grievances of the Clergy at the Estates General of 1413.
Paris. Firmin Didot, n.d.
Large 8°. 12 pages. Sent by the author.
- Jules MARION: Note on the Abbey of La Bussière.
Paris. Firmin Didot, 1843.
Large 8vo. 16 pages. Sent by the author.
- Jules MARION: Archaeological Studies on the Churches of the Côte d’Or Department.
Caen. Published by Hardel, 1844.
Large 8vo. 17 pages. Fold-out plate. Sent by the author.
- Jules MARION: Criminal proceedings brought against Jean de Beauffremont by the Commune of Dijon for violation of the right of asylum in the case of an alchemist (1455–1472).
Paris. Firmin Didot, n.d.
Large 8°. 19 pages. Dedication by the author.
Jules MARION: Note on the churches of Verneuil-sur-Seine and Médan (Seine-et-Oise).
Large 8vo. 11 pages.
- Pierre BOUQUELOT: A note on Gargantua.
Paris. Imprimerie Duverger, undated.
Large 8vo. 24 pages.
- Jules QUICHERAT: The gate of the Hôtel de Clisson, currently serving as the entrance to the École Nationale des Chartres.
Paris. Librairie archéologique de Leleux, 1848.
Large 8vo. 12 pages. 2 plates.
- J. QUICHERAT: Note on several registers relating to the work on Troyes Cathedral, recording the work carried out on this building from 1372 to 1385.
Paris. Imprimerie Duverger, 1848.
Large 8vo. 43 pages.
- Anatole de BARTHELEMY: A Study of Celtic Numismatics.
Paris. Lambert Press, undated.
Large 8vo. 10 pages.
- Anatole BARTHELEMY: Attribution of a Gallic medal to the Pagus Corilissus.
Paris. Revue numismatique, 1842.
Large 8°. 4 pages.
- Charles LABITTE: Critical writers and literary historians of France.
Paris. *Revue des Deux Mondes*, n.d.
Large 8vo. 42 pages.
VOLUME 4: Works by Friends – Ch. Alexandre – Edouard de La Barre.
- Ch. ALEXANDRE: *History of Charles Cornic*.
Morlaix. Printed by V. Guilmer, 1848.
Large 8vo. 64 pages. Covers preserved. Sent by the author. Accompanied by a letter from Ch. Alexandre.
- Ch. ALEXANDRE: Joseph Daumenil.
Morlaix. Printed by V. Guilmer, 1849.
Large 8°. XVI and 20 pages. Covers preserved. Dedicated by the author on the half-title page.
- G. LE JEAN: The Life of Georges Cadoudal.
Rennes. Printed by Marteville and Lefas, 1847.
Large 8°. 72 pages.
- Ed. de la BARRE DUPARCQ: On Fortification for the Use of the General Public.
Paris. Carilian Goeury and Dalmont, 1844.
Large 8vo. 80 pages. Covers preserved. Fold-out plate. Sent by the author.
- Ed. de la BARRE DUPARCQ: Considerations on Ancient Military Art and the Usefulness of its Study.
Paris. Corréard Military Bookshop, 1849.
Large 8vo. 84 pages. With a dedication from the author.
- Ed. de la BARRE DUPARCQ: Biography and Maxims of Blaise de Montluc.
Paris. Librairie militaire Corréard, 1848.
Large 8vo. 64 pages. Covers preserved (worn). Sent by the author.
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