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"Alexis de TOCQUEVILLE - On Democracy in America A la librairie Charles Gosselin à Paris, 1835-1840 - Extremely rare copy of the first edition of Tocqueville's masterpiece in uniform contemporary bindings. Fine period bindings signed Antoine Bauzonnet at the tail of the first volume, in half tan calfskin, spine with 4 raised bands adorned with gilt fillets and double title-pieces and tomaisons. One of the rare copies with all volumes in first edition (1835 for the first two and 1840 for the following 2) without any mention of edition, corresponding to the first printing and in signed contemporary bindings (we have not referenced any copies in signed bindings with all volumes at the correct date). The bindings are strictly contemporary, and were probably commissioned by an early enthusiast (Beaupoil de Sainte-Aulaire) from Bauzonnet before the latter joined forces with Trautz. The next two volumes are based on exactly the same model, with only the marbling on the edges differing slightly. Rubbing to the spines and small paper tears to the boards. The interiors of the first two volumes are in very good condition, despite some browning of the pages and a few small but not serious brown spots. The paper of the last two volumes has remained quite white, with little foxing, but there are visible halos of wetness in the upper margins. A fine copy of this rare, sought-after set, complete with the beautiful period-colored map of the United States, very well preserved without tears, bound at the end of the first volume. Considered the bible of political liberalism, this text is the result of the author's work in America with Gustave de Beaumont in 1831, originally intended as an examination of the American prison system. It was through this work that Tocqueville became fascinated with the political system of the United States, and planned to publish it. It was the 5-year gap between the publication of the first two volumes and the next two that made the uniformly bound copies of the time almost impossible to find. ""The author with innovative audacity constructed an 'ideal-type' of democratic society within which he strove to imagine the intellectual and sensitive horizon, and the mores of the future homo democraticus"" (En français dans le texte, 253) It's incredible to note the author's clear-sightedness on certain subjects: the abolition of slavery and its consequences, or the advent of the Russian and American great powers. His work, so relevant at the time of its publication, is no less topical, a mark of the greatest masterpieces. ""rare, much sought-after"" (Clouzot, p. 264) ""very rare to find a copy in a perfectly homogeneous binding"" (Carteret, II, p. 506) In-8, 24pp + 367pp, 459pp, 5pp (2) + 333pp, 363pp."

Estim. 3,000 - 4,000 EUR

(Bocksberger, Joh. - Neuwe Biblische Figuren deß Alten und Neuwen Testaments. Frankfurt, Rab, Feyerabend and Hart Heirs) 1565. qu.4°. 148 x 190 mm. With 130 woodcuts. a4 A-Q4 R1 [lacking R2]. Marbled calf with gilt-stamped border, blind-stamped spine decoration and marbled edges from the 18th century (rubbed, signs of age). Cf. VD 16, B 6067 and 6070 (editions 1564 and 1569); Becker 1 d. - Second edition of this collection of Bible figures, first published in 1564. - 130 woodcuts after the drawings by Bocksberger, which were taken over by Jost Amman and partly engraved. Three bear the mark of Amman, one that of Bocksperger, five are signed S.F, (Sigmund Feyerabend), three with SHF and with a strange Gothic H. These illustrations were reprinted in the German Bible of 1580. - The last leaf is missing (R2, printer's mark). Foxing on the title and ink stain on the plate Apocalypsis XII. Paper slightly yellowed. Two small holes in C1 and C2. - Small oblong in-4 (148 x 190 mm). Marbled calf, gilt border, spine ribbed and decorated in cold, marbled edges (18th century binding). - 130 woodcuts after drawings by Bocksberger taken over and partly engraved by Jost Amman. Three bear Amman's mark, one Bocksperger's, five are signed by S. F (Sigmund Feyerabend), three by SHF, and a curious gothic H. These illustrations were republished in the German Bible of 1580. - - Missing the last leaf (R2, printer's mark). Freckles on the title and ink stain on the plate Apocalypsis XII. Paper slightly yellowed. Two small holes in C1 and C2. Binding rubbed, corners dulled.

Estim. 900 - 1,400 EUR

Glocker, Ernst Friedrich von Über den Jurakalk von Kurowitz in Mähren, und über den darin vorkommenden Aptychus imbricatus. Mit 4 lith. Tafeln, davon 2 koloriert und gehöht mit Gummi Arabicum. Breslau, Grass/Barth und Comp., 1841. 62 S. 4°. Ganzmaroq - Geology Glocker, Ernst Friedrich von On the Jurassic limestone of Kurowitz in Moravia, and on the Aptychus imbricatus occurring therein. With 4 lith. Plates, 2 of them colored and heightened with gum arabic. Wroclaw, Grass/Barth and Comp., 1841. 62 pp. 4°. Full marocco of the period with rich vegetal gilt spine and cover, blind-stamped fillets and center panels, gilt edges on three sides and endpapers of moiré silk (somewhat rubbed and bumped). Poggendorf I, 913 - Engelmann, Bibl. hist.-nat. 591. - Offprint from: Acta Acad. Caes. Leop. Carol. Nat. Cur. vol. 19, Suppl. 2, p. 273-334 - First separate edition. - Mineralogical-geognostic study of the aptych layers of limestone and marl in the Moravian Jurassic formation and petrefacts of fossil ammonite shells found there. - Glockner was professor of mineralogy in Breslau as well as director of the mineralogical collection there and made a great contribution to the geological knowledge of Silesia. - The endpapers somewhat stained, the paper extremely delicate and evenly browned. Overall a very well-preserved copy. Paleobotany - With 4 lith. Plates, of which 2 colored and heightened with acacia gum. Morocco binding of the time with rich gilt spine and cover, blind tooled filets and center pieces, three-sided gilt edges and endpapers made of Moiré silk (somewhat rubbed and bumped). - First independent edition. - Mineralogical-geognostic study of the aptychic layers of limestone and marl in the Moravian Jurassic Formation and petrefacts of fossil ammonite shells found there. - The endpapers somewhat stained, due to paper very delicate and evenly browned. Altogether in very good condition. * This work is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 23.95% buyer's premium and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books only) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books only) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.

Estim. 450 - 450 EUR

Barthel, Johann Caspar Tractatus Historico-Canonico-Pragmaticus loco dissertationes tertiae de concordatis Germaniae specialis exhibens commentarium hermeneuticum ad eorundem textum et literam. 3 Bände in 1 Band. Mit mehr. Holzschn.-Vignetten und 3 Titel - Law - Law books Barthel, Johann Caspar Tractatus Historico-Canonico-Pragmaticus loco dissertationes tertiae de concordatis Germaniae specialis exhibens commentarium hermeneuticum ad eorundem textum et literam. 3 volumes in 1 volume. With more. Woodcut vignettes and 3 title pages. Würzburg, Stahel, 1762 - 1764. 4°. 3 vols, 356 pages, 2 vols, 272 pages, 1 leaf, 319 pages. Blind embossed. Pigskin leather over wooden boards with spine label (without the clasps) and biblical boards. First edition. - Stintzing III/1, 369 - In several treatises on the concordats, the canonist Johann Caspar Barthel (1697-1771), who taught in Würzburg, openly and skillfully defended the state-church law in force at the time in Stamminger's judgment (Wetzer-W. I, 2051-52) and, according to Landsberg's assessment, devoted "thorough treatises to the sources of German canon law, including the concordats, which stand on the same principled ground as those of the Protestant jurists. Barthel knows how to aptly periodize and parallelize the development of sovereign ecclesiastical authority in Protestant countries and of curialist encroachments in Catholic countries, and thus to characterize them. (St.-L.). - So it is not surprising, but remarkable for the time that Barthel was "held in high esteem by the Protestants" (Schulte III/1, 184). - Some spotting, ownership mark and biblical inscription on cover. * This work is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 23.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount to 7% (books only) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books only) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.

Estim. 360 - 360 EUR

Da Costa Stundenbuch. Faksimile der Handschrift MS M 399 aus der Morgan Library & Museum. Mit zahlreichen farbigen Miniaturen. Graz, Akademische Druck- und Verlagsanstalt, 2010. Kl.-8°. OWildldr. mit goldgepr. RTitel und dreiseitig punziertem Goldschnitt - Da Costa Book of Hours. Facsimile of the manuscript MS M 399 from the Morgan Library & Museum. With numerous colored miniatures. Graz, Akademische Druck- und Verlagsanstalt, 2010. Cl.-8°. OWildldr. with gilt title and gilt edges punched on three sides in OPlexiglas slipcase. Codices Selecti CXVI - One of 381 numbered copies (GA 480). - The manuscript was created in Belgium around 1515 by Simon Bening at the request of a Spanish patron. It later came into the possession of Don Alvaro da Costa (1470-1540), the armorer and chamberlain of the Portuguese King Manuel I. The codex remained in family ownership for centuries until it reappeared on the market in 1905 and has been in private ownership ever since. - Without the commentary volume. - A very good copy. With numerous color miniatures. Orig. suede binding with gilt title on spine and three sided gilt embossed edges in orig. acrylic glass slipcase. - One of 381 numbered copies (total ed. 480). - The manuscript was created in Belgium around 1515 by Simon Bening at the request of a Spanish patron. It later belonged to Don Alvaro da Costa (1470-1540), the armourer and chamberlain of the Portuguese King Manuel I. The codex remained in family ownership for centuries until it reappeared on the market in 1905 and has been in private ownership ever since. - Without the commentary vol. - Very well-preserved, near mint copy.

Estim. 800 - 800 EUR

Biblia, Das ist: Die gantze Heilige Schrifft, Alten und Neuen Testaments. Nach der Ubersetzung und mit den Vorreden und Randglossen D. Martin Luthers, mit Neuen Vorreden, Summarien, weitläuffigen Parallelen, Anmerckungen und geistlichen Anwendungen...Aus - Biblia Germanica Biblia, that is: The whole Holy Scriptures, Old and New Testament. After the translation and with the prefaces and marginal glosses of D. Martin Luther, with new prefaces, summaries, extensive parallels, annotations and spiritual applications... Produced under the supervision and direction of Christoph Matthäi Pfaffen. 2 pp. in 1 vol. With title in red and black, two double-page engraved maps, 2 engraved head vignettes and 2 engraved plates. Plates. Tübingen, Cotta, 1729. 12 vols. 1092 p., vols. 1093-1100, pp. 1101-1248. 4 vols. 582 (recte 572) p., 80 p., 38 vols. Folio. Pigskin boards with rich blind embossing on covers and two brass clasps (soiled and worm-eaten, spine and joints with tears, bumped, one clasp restored). The Cotta Folio Bible was published in numerous variations with varying numbers of engravings. As is often the case, without the frontispiece portrait of Pfaff and the two engraved titles. Only half of the Jerusalem plan present. - VD18 13901672. Darlow-Moule 4231. Strohm E 1255. - One plate with tear, loss of image. One map with tears. Some browning and spotting. 2 pts. in 1 vol. With title in red and black, two double-page engraved maps, 2 engraved head vignettes and 2 engraved plates. Cont. pigskin with rich blind embossing on covers and two brass clasps (soiled and worm-eaten, spine and joints with tears, bumped, one clasp restored). - The Cotta Folio Bible was published in numerous variations with varying numbers of engravings. As is often the case, without the frontispiece portrait of Pfaff and the two engraved titles. Only half of the Jerusalem plan present. One plate with missing part. One map with tears. Somewhat browned and stained. * This work is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a premium of 23.95% and the final invoice amount to 7% (books only) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books only) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.

Estim. 450 - 450 EUR