187 - 14 bound volumes, 17th–19th centuries.
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14 bound volumes, 17th–19th centuries. - [League] - [COLLECTIVE]. Menippean Satire on Virtue, on the Catholicon of Spain, and on the Conduct of the Estates of Paris, New edition, based on that of 1696. Corrected, and expanded with a series of new Remarks on the entire work, to aid understanding of the most difficult passages. At Regensburg, published by Matthias Kerner. [Brussels, Foppens], 1699, in-12, 3 unnumbered leaves – 1 blank leaf – 735 pp. – 3 plates. Bound in brown calfskin, with an ornate ribbed spine and marbled edges. (Contemporary binding). – Gold lettering on the spine faded. Last edition of the 17th century, with notes by Du Puy and three anonymous illustrations: the Spanish charlatan and the Lorraine charlatan, followed by a view of the Procession of the League, the latter being a fold-out. - HORACE (Quintus Horatius Flaccus). Carmina. Stereotyped edition by Herhan. Paris, Mame frères, 1808, 12mo, 2 folios–XI pp.–354 pp. Ivory half-vellum, title label. (Late 19th-century binding). - Binding soiled. BERGIER (Abbé Nic.-Sylvain). Deism Refuted by Itself, or an examination, in the form of letters, of the principles of unbelief spread throughout the various works of Mr Rousseau... Third edition, revised and corrected. Paris, Humblot, 1766, 2 parts in-8, 5 unnumbered folios–299 pp. – 2 unnumbered folios–276 pp. Contemporary bound in one volume of marbled fawn calfskin, ribbed spine, decorated panels, title label, red edges. - Handwritten ink ex-libris, 18th century: Cogniasse-Dubreuil. 3 slightly yellowed quires, but a pleasant copy nonetheless. - [HENAULT (Charles-Jean-François)]. A New Chronological Summary of the History of France, containing the Events of our History, from Clovis to Louis XIV. The Wars, Battles, Sieges, etc., Fourth edition... Paris, Prault, Desaint & Saillant, 1752, in-12, 1f.-XIIpp.-1f.- 688 pages (the pagination incorrectly jumps from 384 to 387, but no pages are missing). Contemporary marbled fawn calf binding, with triple gilt fillet edging, smooth spine decorated with small gilt ironwork, gilt florets and palmettes, red edges. - A fine copy, free from defects. - HERVEY (James) and Pierre LE TOURNEUR. Hervey’s Meditations. Translated from the English... Paris, Le Jay, 1771, 2 parts in-12, title page–138 pp. – title page–191 pp. Bound in one volume in fawn-coloured, grained sheepskin, ribbed spine, decorated panels, title label, red edges. - Binding in good condition, a beige stain in the middle of the last 15 leaves. - POLIGNAC (Cardinal Melchior de) (1661–1741). *L’Anti-Lucrèce*, a poem on natural religion. Translated by M. de Bougainville... Brussels, Foppens, 1755, 2 volumes in-12, 3ff.-LXXIVpp.-178pp. - 1f.- then paginated 181 to 460. Bound in 1 volume in marbled fawn sheepskin, decorated ribbed spine, title label, red edges. (Contemporary binding). - A small tear at the bottom of the spine. - LA BLETTERIE (Abbé J.-P. René de). History of Emperor Jovian, and a translation of several works by Emperor Julian... New edition. Paris, Brocas, Vve Desaint, Delalain, Nyon, 1776, in-12, 2ff.-539pp. Late 18th-century binding in light-coloured, grain-textured sheepskin, smooth decorated spine, title label, marbled edges. - Ex-libris Rouard de Cart (Limoges). Covers slightly rubbed, very faint water stain in the upper margin. - GRESSET (J.-B.-L.). Works. New edition, revised, corrected, considerably expanded, and published by the author. London, Kelmarneck, 1765, 2 volumes in-12, XXII pp. – 1 folio – 336 pp. – 360 pp. (including the titles). Marbled fawn calfskin, smooth spines decorated with panels featuring gilt fillets, fleurons, palmettes and small gilt irons, red title labels, marbled edges. (Contemporary bindings). - A few quires on bluish paper. The margins of the last leaf in volume 2 are foxed. - [Theatre]. A General Collection of Dramatic Proverbs, in Verse and Prose, both Printed and Manuscript. Volumes 1 and 2 [only]. Published in London, and available in Paris from booksellers. [No place], 1785, small 12mo, Title page–313 pp.–1 folio. – Title page–306 pp.–1 folio. Contemporary brown calf, smooth spines with decorative embellishments. - Caps torn off, corners worn, interior in satisfactory condition. - MASCARON (Jules) (1634–1703). Collection of funeral orations delivered by Sir Jules Mascaron.. New edition. Paris, Desaint, 1745, 12mo, 424 pp. – 3 ff. Marbled fawn calf, decorated ribbed spine, title label, marbled edges. (Contemporary binding). - Large school price label on the inside front cover (1779). Interior fresh, corners slightly rubbed, very minor defects to the binding. - BURY (Richard Girard de) (1730–1794). *The Zealous Compatriot, or New Historical and Moral Essays on French Education: A Work Composed for the Benefit of Fathers & Mothers; Teachers of Youth*... Paris, Nyon, 1784, in-12, 1f.-XVIIIpp.-507pp. Blonde sheepskin, decorated ribbed spine, red title label, marbled edges. (Contemporary binding). – The first endpaper has been torn out, the upper cap worn away, some scuffing, interior fresh. – THOMPSON. The Seasons. A poem translated from the English by Thompson. Paris, Chaubert, Hérissant, 1759, 12mo, VIII pp. – 4 folios – 332 pp. – 2 folios. Bound in fawn half-calf

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187 - 14 bound volumes, 17th–19th centuries. See original version (French)

187 - 14 bound volumes, 17th–19th centuries.
See original version (French)