ROWAN, F. Maclean.
History of the French Revolution, Its Causes and Consequences.
New York: D. Appleton, 1854. In two volumes.
12mo., orig. brown cloth, 180; 180pp. Some scattered foxing, spines slightly faded o/w a near fine copy.
History of the French Revolution, Its Causes and Consequences.
New York: D. Appleton, 1854. In two volumes.
12mo., orig. brown cloth, 180; 180pp. Some scattered foxing, spines slightly faded o/w a near fine copy.
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SABATIER, Abbe. (Antoine).
Les Trois Siecles De La Litterature Francoise, Ou Tableau De L'Esprit De Nos Ecrivains, Depuis Francos I.........
Amsterdam: Chez De Hansy...... 1774. "Nouvelle Edition, corrigee & augmente considerablement." (so stated).
12mo., full cont. calf, gilt decoration on the spines, leather spine labels, xxxiv, 405; (iv), 478; (iv), 455; (iv), 491pp. Outer front hinge of three of the volumes cracked, (one quite tender), some rubbing to bindings and gilt on spines, a bit of wear to spines, but certainly a very good, nice set.
Antonie Sabatier [1742-1817] French essayist and poet. Sabatier left the seminary to dedicate himself to a literary career. A protege of Helvetius, Sabatier published the poetical work "Le Tempe de la Volupte" (1762) and "Quart d'heure d'un joyeaux solitude" (1766) and the novel "Bizarreries Du Destin" (1769). He first published the above work in 1772 in the hopes of providing a history of French literature. However, Sabatier was criticized for his "affectation and excess moral zeal" when dealing with the works of certain French writers; especially the philosophers such as Voltaire and Diderot. Despite the criticism and the publication of a work directly attacking it; Sabatier's work went into several editions, reaching a fifth edition by 1781.
Les Trois Siecles De La Litterature Francoise, Ou Tableau De L'Esprit De Nos Ecrivains, Depuis Francos I.........
Amsterdam: Chez De Hansy...... 1774. "Nouvelle Edition, corrigee & augmente considerablement." (so stated).
12mo., full cont. calf, gilt decoration on the spines, leather spine labels, xxxiv, 405; (iv), 478; (iv), 455; (iv), 491pp. Outer front hinge of three of the volumes cracked, (one quite tender), some rubbing to bindings and gilt on spines, a bit of wear to spines, but certainly a very good, nice set.
Antonie Sabatier [1742-1817] French essayist and poet. Sabatier left the seminary to dedicate himself to a literary career. A protege of Helvetius, Sabatier published the poetical work "Le Tempe de la Volupte" (1762) and "Quart d'heure d'un joyeaux solitude" (1766) and the novel "Bizarreries Du Destin" (1769). He first published the above work in 1772 in the hopes of providing a history of French literature. However, Sabatier was criticized for his "affectation and excess moral zeal" when dealing with the works of certain French writers; especially the philosophers such as Voltaire and Diderot. Despite the criticism and the publication of a work directly attacking it; Sabatier's work went into several editions, reaching a fifth edition by 1781.
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SAINT-ANDRE, Claude.
Madame du Barry. D'Apres les documents authentiques. (with a photogravure minature portrait by Lavrencee).
Paris: Emile-Paul, 1909. Fourth edition.
Tall 8vo., cont. tan calf spine, marble boards, elaborate gilt decoration on the spine, leather spine label, (xx), (479), (1)p.ads. Name, else fine.
Madame du Barry. D'Apres les documents authentiques. (with a photogravure minature portrait by Lavrencee).
Paris: Emile-Paul, 1909. Fourth edition.
Tall 8vo., cont. tan calf spine, marble boards, elaborate gilt decoration on the spine, leather spine label, (xx), (479), (1)p.ads. Name, else fine.
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SAINT-EVREMOND, (Charles....)
Oeuvres De Monsieur De Saint-Evremond, Publiees sur les manuscrits de l'Auteur. Novelelle edition, revue, corrigee & augmentee de la vie de l'Auteur.
Londres: Chez Jacob Tonson..... 1725. In seven volumes. A new edition, corrected and enlarged.
8vo., full contemporary calf, raised bands, gilt compartments. Binding rubbed with some chipping to spine ends, a good copy.
Oeuvres De Monsieur De Saint-Evremond, Publiees sur les manuscrits de l'Auteur. Novelelle edition, revue, corrigee & augmentee de la vie de l'Auteur.
Londres: Chez Jacob Tonson..... 1725. In seven volumes. A new edition, corrected and enlarged.
8vo., full contemporary calf, raised bands, gilt compartments. Binding rubbed with some chipping to spine ends, a good copy.
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SAINT-PIERRE, Jacques-Bernardin-Henri De.
Paul et Virginie, ....
Paris: (Chez P. Fr. Didot.....) 1789. First separate edition.
12mo., full contemporary calf, leather spine labels, (xxxvi), 243pp. Bookplates, outer front hinge starting, some rubbing but still very good.
Paul et Virginie, ....
Paris: (Chez P. Fr. Didot.....) 1789. First separate edition.
12mo., full contemporary calf, leather spine labels, (xxxvi), 243pp. Bookplates, outer front hinge starting, some rubbing but still very good.
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SCOTT, William. The Riviera Painted & Described by..... London: A. & C. Black, 1907. First edition. Sm.4to., orig. blue decorated cloth, xii, 235pp. Name, trace of rubbing to the spine ends o/w a fine copy.
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SEVIGNE, Madame.
Letters Choisis de Mmes. De Sevigne.....; Precedes des Reflections de M. L'Abbe De Vauxcelles, et Accompagnees des Notes Historiques de M. Grouvel.
Paris: Bossange et Masson, 1817. In three volumes.
12mo., cont. black half calf, marble boards, clxxiv, 150; 295; 268pp. Name, lacking rear free e/paper in one volume but o/w a nice set.
Marie de Rabutin-Chatel, Marquis De Sevigne (1626-1696) French writer. Orphaned at age 6, she was brought up by her uncle, Christophe De Coulanges, in Brittany. She received an education usually reserved for boys and developed a love of Latin, Spanish and Italian literature. She married and had a family but after her husband was killed in a duel in 1651, she took part by letter in the intellectual debates of the age. She had a wide circle of friends and left a huge quantity of letters which were written with wit, warmth and charm, revealing her humor and sensitivity. Her letters provide a vivid commentary on manners, intrigues, values and daily life during the reign of Louis XV. The most admired of her letters are those written to her daughter which have been described as "loving, intimate, possessive and introspective."
Letters Choisis de Mmes. De Sevigne.....; Precedes des Reflections de M. L'Abbe De Vauxcelles, et Accompagnees des Notes Historiques de M. Grouvel.
Paris: Bossange et Masson, 1817. In three volumes.
12mo., cont. black half calf, marble boards, clxxiv, 150; 295; 268pp. Name, lacking rear free e/paper in one volume but o/w a nice set.
Marie de Rabutin-Chatel, Marquis De Sevigne (1626-1696) French writer. Orphaned at age 6, she was brought up by her uncle, Christophe De Coulanges, in Brittany. She received an education usually reserved for boys and developed a love of Latin, Spanish and Italian literature. She married and had a family but after her husband was killed in a duel in 1651, she took part by letter in the intellectual debates of the age. She had a wide circle of friends and left a huge quantity of letters which were written with wit, warmth and charm, revealing her humor and sensitivity. Her letters provide a vivid commentary on manners, intrigues, values and daily life during the reign of Louis XV. The most admired of her letters are those written to her daughter which have been described as "loving, intimate, possessive and introspective."
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SHELDON-WILLIAMS, Inglis. A Dawdle In France. London: A. & C. Black, 1926. First edition. Tall 8vo., orig. blue cloth, viii, 264pp. Ex-library with library rubber stamp on title and table of contents, pocket at rear but with no external markings, a very good copy. An account of the authors month long sojourn in France.
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SMUCKER, Samuel M. The Public and Private History of Napoleon the Third, Emperor of the French; with Biographical Notices of his Most Distinguished Ministers, Generals, Relatives, and Favorites, and a Narrative of the Events of the War in Italy. Philadelphia: J.W. Bradley, 1859. First edition. Tall 8vo., orig. blue blindstamped cloth, xx, 21-418, (4)pp.ads. Two small holes in the inner front hinge, some light rubbing but in fact a near fine copy.
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ST. JOHN, J. Augustus.
Journal of a Residence in Normandy.
Edinburgh: Printed for Constable & Co.,.... 1831. First edition.
12mo., recently rebound in half calf, marble boards, raised bands, xiv, 295pp. About fine.
Journal of a Residence in Normandy.
Edinburgh: Printed for Constable & Co.,.... 1831. First edition.
12mo., recently rebound in half calf, marble boards, raised bands, xiv, 295pp. About fine.
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STENDHAL.
Travels in the South of France. Translated by Elisabeth Abbott.
New York: Orion Press, (1970). First edition.
Cloth, 275pp. Fine in a near fine d/w.
Travels in the South of France. Translated by Elisabeth Abbott.
New York: Orion Press, (1970). First edition.
Cloth, 275pp. Fine in a near fine d/w.
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STRAPAROLE, J.F. Les Facetieuses Nuits De Seigneur Straparole......Traduites par J. Louoveau et P. de Larivey......Preface et des Notes par G. Brunet. Quartorze designs de J. Garnier graves a l'eau-forte par Champollion. Paris: Librairie des Bibliophiles, 1882. In four volumes. An edition of 220 copies this being "1 of 20 sur papier de Chine." Tall 8vo., cont. red half morocco, marble boards, gilt decoration on the spines, xx, (192), (1); (268), (1); 264, (1); (240), (1)p. ads dated "1882." A fine copy. A lively collection of tales in the style of Boccaccio drawing on various other sources including Greek myths (Andromeda, Hero & Lyander, etc) as well as Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew, and the Arabian Nights. The tales are amusing and erotic and are accompanied by engravings which complement the subject (wayward virgins and erring monks, in flagrante delicto). The "Nuits" contains 74 tales followed by a verse "enigma."
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SULLY, Duke of. (Max. De Bethune). Memoirs Of The Duke Of Sully, Prime Minister Of Henry The Great With the Trial of Francis Ravalilac, For The Murder of Henry The Great; And An Appendix, Containing Refutations of The Abbe De L'Ecluse's Correctional Notes, Exculpatory of the Jesuits. Edinburgh: Printed For Stirling and Slade, And Archibald Constable....... 1819. In Five Volumes. A New Edition, Carefully Revised. (First published in English in 1756, this is the first edition with the appendix.) Tall 8vo., orig. cloth backed boards, paper spine labels, (xxx), (1)-(484), (14), (1)-(474),(6), (1)-502, (10), (1)-554, (14), (1)-(268), (202)pp. index. Small ink numbers in the lower margin of the first page of text in each volume, faint marks from the removal of a bookplate on the front pastedowns, (no other marks indicating that this is ex-library), corners of volume five a bit worn, but in fact a fine copy, a lovely example of original boards. Maximilien De Bethune Sully [1560-1641] French statesman. Brought up in the Reformed faith, Maximilien was presented to Henry of Navarre in 1571 and was thereafter attached to the future King of France. After studying at the College of Bourgogne, he studied history and mathematics at the court of Henry of Navarre, and on the outbreak of the Civil War, enlisted in the Protestant Army. He displayed bravery in the field and exhibited a talent as an engineer. In 1583 he served as Henry's special agent in Paris. With the renewal of the Civil War in 1589 he served in the Army and was wounded at the battle of Ivry. As soon as Henry's power was established, Maximilien received rewards in the form of estates and dignities. He was made the sole superintendent of Finances in 1598 and brought order to the countries financial affairs, introducing several influential and important changes dealing with trade and economy. In 1599 Maximilien was appointed Commissioner of Highways and Public Works, Superintendent of Fortifications and Artillery; in 1602 Governor of Mantes, 1604 Governor of Poitou, and in 1606 Duke and Peer of Sully. Sully's influence was widespread; he encouraged agriculture, urged free circulation of produce, promoted stock raising, planned a system of canals and forbade the destruction of the forests. He strengthened the French military establishment, promoting the construction of great lines of defences on the frontiers. He represented Henry at the Court of King James I, arranged Henry's marriage to Marie De Medicis, and helped to put down several revolts by the nobility. Sully's political power and influence ended with assassination of Henry IV in 1620. While he was unpopular with his colleagues, he nonetheless exhibited a gifted executive ability throughout his career as well as an unbending loyalty to the King. Sully was largely responsible for the transformation in France between 1598-1610, when agriculture and commerce improved, and foreign peace and internal order were maintained. Sully left a curious collection of memoirs, first published in English in 1756. They are very valuable for the history of the time, as an autobiography of Sully and as a record of his remarkable career.
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TALFOURD, T.N.
Vacation Rambles And Thoughts; Comprising The Recollections of Three Continental Tours. In the Vacations of 1841, 1842 and 1843.
London: Edward Moxon, 1845. In two volumes First edition.
8vo., cont. half calf, cloth, raised bands, leather spine labels, (xiv), 256; (viii), 267pp. Binding rubbed with some wear to heads of spines o/w very good.
An account of the authors journey to France and Switzerland.
Vacation Rambles And Thoughts; Comprising The Recollections of Three Continental Tours. In the Vacations of 1841, 1842 and 1843.
London: Edward Moxon, 1845. In two volumes First edition.
8vo., cont. half calf, cloth, raised bands, leather spine labels, (xiv), 256; (viii), 267pp. Binding rubbed with some wear to heads of spines o/w very good.
An account of the authors journey to France and Switzerland.
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(TALLIEN, Madame). GASTINE, L.
Madam Tallien Notre Dame De Thermidor From the last Days of the French Revolution Until Her Death as Princess de Chimay.....Translated from the French by J. Lewis May, With Seventeen Illustrations.
London: John Lane, The Bodley Head, 1913. First edition.
Tall 8vo., cont. half blue morocco, cloth, raised bands, T.E.G., ix, 348pp. Bookplate else fine.
This work traces the colourful life and activities of Madame Tallien, wife of French revolutionary Jean Lambert Tallien, through the last days of the revolution. After the death of her husband, she married Prince de Chimay.
Madam Tallien Notre Dame De Thermidor From the last Days of the French Revolution Until Her Death as Princess de Chimay.....Translated from the French by J. Lewis May, With Seventeen Illustrations.
London: John Lane, The Bodley Head, 1913. First edition.
Tall 8vo., cont. half blue morocco, cloth, raised bands, T.E.G., ix, 348pp. Bookplate else fine.
This work traces the colourful life and activities of Madame Tallien, wife of French revolutionary Jean Lambert Tallien, through the last days of the revolution. After the death of her husband, she married Prince de Chimay.
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THIEBAULT, Baron.
The Memoirs of Baron Thiebault (Late Lieutenant-General in the French Army.) Translated and Condensed by Arthur John Butler.
London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1896. In two volumes. First edition in English.
Tall 8vo., orig. dark blue cloth, (xii), (492); (ii), 438, (6)pp.ads. Inner front hinge of volume one is badly cracked, other inner hinges cracked, some wear to the foot of the spines but certainly a very good copy of this fascinating memoir.
The memoirs of General Thiebault who served with Napoleon throughout his various campaigns. An informative account of the Italian campaign and the Peninsular War.
The Memoirs of Baron Thiebault (Late Lieutenant-General in the French Army.) Translated and Condensed by Arthur John Butler.
London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1896. In two volumes. First edition in English.
Tall 8vo., orig. dark blue cloth, (xii), (492); (ii), 438, (6)pp.ads. Inner front hinge of volume one is badly cracked, other inner hinges cracked, some wear to the foot of the spines but certainly a very good copy of this fascinating memoir.
The memoirs of General Thiebault who served with Napoleon throughout his various campaigns. An informative account of the Italian campaign and the Peninsular War.
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TOPFFER, R. (Rodolphe).
Nouveaux Voyages En Zigzag La Grande-Chartreuse, Autour Du Mont Blanc Dans LEs Valles D'Herens, De Zermatt, Au Gfimsel........
Paris: Garnier Freres, ... 1886. Fifth edition.
Sm.4to., contemporary green morocco spine, cloth, raised bands, gilt compartments, small gilt decoration on upper cover, A.E.G., (xviii), 454pp. Bookplate, o/w near fine.
Nouveaux Voyages En Zigzag La Grande-Chartreuse, Autour Du Mont Blanc Dans LEs Valles D'Herens, De Zermatt, Au Gfimsel........
Paris: Garnier Freres, ... 1886. Fifth edition.
Sm.4to., contemporary green morocco spine, cloth, raised bands, gilt compartments, small gilt decoration on upper cover, A.E.G., (xviii), 454pp. Bookplate, o/w near fine.
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TREVES, Frederick. The Riviera of the Corniche Road. Illustrated by 92 Photographs by the Author. London: Cassell and Company, 1921. First edition. Sm.4to., orig. dark blue cloth spine dec. in gilt, gray cloth boards, (xii), (316)pp. Lengthy inscription from previous owner o/w a near fine copy. This book deals with that part of the French Riviera which is commanded by the Great Corniche Road, the part between Nice and Mentone, together with such places as are within easy reach of the road.
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TREVES, Frederick. The Riviera of the Croniche Road. Illustrated by Sixteen Photographs by the Author. London: Cassell and Company, 1923. New edition. Tall 8vo., orig. grey cloth, (x), (316)pp. A fine copy. This book deals with that part of the French Riviera which is commanded by the Great Corniche Road, the part between Nice and Mentone, together with such places as are within easy reach of the road.
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UPHAM, Thomas. Life and Religious Opinions and Experiences of Madame De la Mothe Guyon: Together With Some Account of the Personal History and Religious Opinions of Fenelon, Archbishop of Cambray. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1877. In two volumes. Later edition. (first published 1846). 8vo., orig.brown cloth, xviii, 431, viii, 377pp. Touch of wear to spine ends but in fact a fine copy. Jeanne Marie De La Mothe Guyon [1649-1717] French mystic and quietist writer. As a young girl Mothe spend much time in convent schools where she "went through all the religious experiences common to neurotic young women; these were turned in a mystical direction by the Duchesse de Bethune." In 1664 she married the rich, invalid, Guyon, many years her senior. After his death she left her family and turned to mystical attractions, joining a monk, Father Lacombe. The two rambled through southeast France spreading their mystical ideas which eventually aroused the suspicion of the authorities. Madame Guyon was arrested as a heretic and confined to a convent and then imprisoned in the Bastille. When she was released, she retired to Blois, which became a place of pilgrimage for her admirers.
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