FR EN
many books that are on a shelf together
Hôtel des Ventes de Clermont-Ferrand

217 - HISTORY. 7 works, 11 bound and paperback volumes:
See original version (French)

Estimate €80 - €100
Sale commission
Description
HISTORY. 7 works, 11 bound and paperback volumes: - SEGUR (Marquis de). Julie de Lespinasse. Paris, Calmann-Lévy, 1925, in-8, 2ff.-VIpp-1f.- 651 pages. – heliogravure portrait. Modern apricot-coloured cloth binding, title label. - A fine copy. An important biography, invaluable for the history of society in the 18th century. - MACAULAY (Thomas Babington, Lord). History of the Reign of William III. A Sequel to the History of the Revolution of 1688... Translated from the English by Amédée Pichot. Paris, Charpentier, (1861), 4 volumes in-12, VIIpp., 463 pages 2ff., 465 pages 2ff., 523 pages 2ff., 392 pages. Contemporary bindings in bottle-green half-shagreen, ribbed spines, gilt fleurons. Large bookplate of a religious congregation. Well bound. A few scattered foxing spots, more pronounced on the half-titles and title page of Volume I. - FOY (Maximilien-Sébastien, General). Speeches by General Foy, preceded by a biographical note by Mr P. F. Tissot; a eulogy by Mr Etienne and an essay on political eloquence in France by Mr Jay. Paris, Moutardier, 1826, 2 volumes in-8, 2ff.-CXXVI-482pp. - 2ff.-XXXIX-524pp. – lithographed portrait & facsimile of handwriting. Paperback, printed covers. – Stitches coming apart, soiled covers, foxing and stains. First edition. - GROUSSET (René). The Conqueror of the World. (Life of Genghis Khan). Paris, Michel, 1949, in-8, 380 pages – folded genealogical table and 2 maps – 24 photogravures. Bound in caramel-coloured half-shagreen, smooth spine, cover and spine preserved. - Well bound, paper uniformly yellowed. - MICHIELS (Alfred). *History of Austrian Politics since Maria Theresa*. Paris, Dentu, 1861, 8vo (13.2 x 21.5 cm), XVpp.–529 pages – 1f. Contemporary brown half-shagreen binding, ribbed spine. - Well bound, faint foxing throughout the volume, more pronounced on the title page. - CHERADAME (André). Europe and the Austrian Question on the Threshold of the 20th Century. Second edition. Paris, Plon-Nourrit, 1901, in-8 (14 x 21.2 cm), 2ff.-XVI- 452 pages - 14 colour or black-and-white maps, 4 facsimiles of documents - index at the end. Contemporary brown half-shagreen binding, ribbed spine. – A fine copy. - WALSH (W.-T.). Isabella the Catholic. 1451–1504. French edition by Lieutenant-Colonel Henri Carré. Paris, Payot, 1932, in-8, 412 pages, 8 photogravures. Bound in brown half-chagrin, ribbed spine, cover preserved. - Volume in good condition. (Bibliothèque Historique Collection).
See original version (French)
Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
About the sale ANTIQUE AND MODERN BOOKS at 11.00 am and 2.00 pm
Auction location
Auction time 10/29/2026 at 11:00 AM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
You may also like