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"[Religiosa] Book of hours entirely mounted on tabs, calligraphed, painted in watercolor and gouache on VELIN LEATHER. Superb period binding in full maroquin signed J. Kauffmann, 5-ribbed spine, double gilded gilt filets on the edges, gilt roulettes on the tail and head, gilt edges, in excellent overall condition. In a double slipcase with some defects. "Souvenir de première communion" by Gabrielle Armandy to her cousin Marie, May 6, 1897 Moiré cloth endpapers monogrammed with the M.C. of the recipient of this magnificent Missel, in which flowers are given pride of place. a formidable testimony to the revival of 19th-century book illumination, here combining botany and naturalism in the midst of the Art Nouveau period and inspired by medieval books of hours. In-12, 37p recto-verso on vellum, including a dedication page, a page titled "Missel", an illustrated frontispiece and 31p entirely worked on both sides."

"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."

BOOK OF HOURS WITH BEAUTIFUL ENLUMINATIONS 19th century Book of hours by Angelique Coatgoureden for her first cousin Raoul Casimir comte Harscouët. With its slipcase, beautifully bound in brown leather, Floral framing, large initials in red and blue Good condition

Biblia Latina. Mit großer Eingangsinitiale in Blau und Rot auf Goldgrund und durchgehend mit eingemalten Initialen und Lombarden in Rot und Blau sowie Druckermarke. Zweispaltiger Druck, 56 Zeilen. (Basel). Nikolaus Kessler, 1487. 435 (von 436) Bll. (ohne - Incunabula - Biblia Latina Biblia Latina. With large opening initial in blue and red on gold ground and with painted initials and lombards in red and blue throughout as well as printer's mark. Printed in two columns, 56 lines. (Basel). Nikolaus Kessler, 1487. 435 (of 436) vols. (without the title page. - this enclosed in photocopy and without the double leaf with the Prefatio added later according to the GW). Folio. Half pigskin binding on wooden boards with (the leather renewed) clasps and (mod.) gilt-stamped spine. (vellum cover more heavily rubbed, upper capital with small loss, partly with small wormholes). First Biblia incunabulum by Kessler. - GW 4262 - Hain-C. 3100 - BMC III 765 - Goff B-585 - For the first time with the appendix "Translatores bibliae". - Splendid printed bible with a wealth of painted initials, some larger, alternating in red and blue. - Partly somewhat browned and slightly stained, the upper margin partly with narrow dampstain, a few notes in an old hand, leaf a2 somewhat browned and stained, with ownership notes and a small wormhole in the outer margin (a3 still slightly affected), inside cover with old inscription, 1 leaf with corner tear (outside the text). From leaf B2 onwards, 10 pp. with diminishing burn hole in right outer margin with loss of text, leaf B2 larger (approx. 11 x 1.5 cm), the remaining 9 pp. with approx. 1.5 x 4 cm burn hole (diminishing). First Biblia incunabulum by Kessler. Splendid Bible print with very numerous painted initials (some of them larger) and lombards, alternating in red and blue. - 435 (of 436) ll. (without the title fol. - this in facs. added and without the double leaf with the Prefatio added later according to GW). Folio. Half pigskin on wooden boards with (leather renewed) clasps and (mod.) gilt-embossed boards. (Parchment cover more scuffed, upper capital with small missing part, partly with small wormholes). - Partly somewhat browned and lightly spotted, at the upper margin partly with a narrow margin of moisture, few notes in an old hand, leaf a2 somewhat browned and spotted, with ownership notes and small wormhole in the outer margin (a3 still slightly affected), inside cover with old writing, 1 leaf with corner tear (outside the text). From leaf B2 onwards, 10 fol. with decreasing burn hole in right outer margin with loss of text, leaf B2 larger (c. 11 x 1.5 CM), the remaining 9 fol. with c. 1.5 x 4 cm burn hole (decreasing). * This work is taxed. A premium of 23.95% will be added to the hammer price and 7% (books only) or 19% VAT will be added to the final invoice amount 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.

Koran. - Two Arabic manuscripts, Korans, 19th century, probably Iran, black ink on paper, wide gold bars, type separation by gold dots, type area regularly illustrated with floral ornament, partly with handwritten annotations, partially damaged, restored, single leaves slightly detached, original gold-stamped leather bindings, size 15.5x10 and 8.5x6 cm. Some small text losses. - Please ask for a more detailed description. Two Arabic manuscripts, Korans, 19th century, probably Iran, black ink on paper, wide gold bars, sentence separation by gold dots, type area regularly illustrated with floral ornaments, some with hand annotations, partially damaged, restored, individual leavesslightly loose, orig. gold-embossed leather bindings. - Partly small text losses. - Please request a detailed description. D

Stundenbuch. - 2 leaves written on both sides from a book of hours. Latin manuscript on vellum, France, ca. 1500. Each sheet ca. 18.5 x 13.5 cm. With a total of 65 lombards and numerous line fillers in gold on a red or blue ground and some with a vine border on one side, some with strawberries in colors and gold. ╔Including: Missal.╗ 1 leaf from a missal written on one side. Lat. Manuscript on a printed page, probably 15th century. 31.5 x 22 cm. With 4 decorative initials in red and blue and 6 lombards. 2 columns, text approx. 22.5 x 14 cm. - Hole in lower margin. Some foxing and fingerstaining, at the lower right w. margin some worm damage. Worm damage at lower right margin. - ╔Antiphonary.╗ 1 sheet from a Latin music manuscript on paper, probably Spain 17th century. c. 56 x 42 cm. Square notes on 5 black staves, writing in black. Num. pages 119-120 - Some foxing, fingering and bottom edge partly with glue. Some glue remnants in margins. 4 pp. D

(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.

Castello, il Genovese, Giovanni Battista Die Anbetung der Hirten. Frühes 17. Jahrhundert. Tempera und Gouache auf Pergament. 12 x 9 cm. In umlaufender Brokatbordüre und vergoldetem Schnitzrahmen der Zeit unter Glas gerahmt (Rahmen mit Defekten). - Unten - Old art - Drawings Castello, il Genovese, Giovanni Battista The Adoration of the Shepherds. Early 17th century. Tempera and gouache on vellum. 12 x 9 cm. Framed under glass in a surrounding brocade border and gilt carved frame of the period (frame with defects). - Two short, inconspicuous tears lower right. Overall extremely well preserved. Provenance: Claridge Gallery, London (label verso). - Wilhelm Hack Collection (1899-1985), Cologne. - Giovanni Battista Castello (1547-1637), known as "il Genovese" to distinguish him from his contemporary namesake, the architect and painter "il Bergamasco", began his career in the field of religious goldsmithing, but soon devoted himself entirely to miniature art, which he helped to achieve a level of success and popularization that it had not known since the Middle Ages. Following his teacher Luca Cambiaso, Castello was summoned to Spain by Philip II, where he illuminated an important antiphonary for the king in 1584. This commission brought him instant fame in his homeland. The present work was probably used by the Genoese patriciate for private worship. The Adoration of the Shepherds. Early 17th century. Tempera and gouache on vellum. Framed in brocade border and gilded carved frame of the period under glass (frame with defects). - Lower right with two short, inconspicuous tears. Overall extremely well preserved. - Provenance: Claridge Gallery, London (label verso). - Collection of Wilhelm Hack (1899-1985), Cologne. - Giovanni Battista Castello (1547-1637), known as "il Genovese" to distinguish him from his contemporary namesake, the architect and painter "il Bergamasco", began his career in the field of religious goldsmithing, but soon devoted himself entirely to miniature art, which he helped to achieve a success and popularization that had not been seen since the Middle Ages. Along with his teacher Luca Cambiaso, Castello was summoned to Spain by Philip II, where he illuminated an important antiphonary for the king in 1584. This commission brought him instant fame in his homeland. The present work was probably intended for the Genoese patriciate for private religious devotion. * 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.

Antiphonar. - 2 vols. (contiguous) from an antiphonary, c. 1500. Parchment. Latin script with square notes on 5 red staves and script in red and black. At upper margin months August and September in German script, as well as "57" and "64". With 3 calligraphic and 5 further decorative initials. Writing area approx. 39 x 22.5, sheet 54.5 x 37.5 cm. - Slightly browned in the margins, 2 tears, one of which stitched. D

Liber Horarum. - The Book of Hours of Gerard David, 1486. facsimile MS Vitr. 12, No. 36 of the Biblioteca del Real Monasterio de El Escorial. Madrid, Pieri 1998. with 15 full-page and 4 smaller miniatures and 16 decorative pages as well as numerous initials in colors and partly in gold. Gold. 2 no., 235 num. Orig. cloth with blind embossing, metal clasp and gilt edges. (Slight wear). One of 980 copies - With nail holes at the end (from about p. 200), some damage.

Gilles, Nicole Frantzösische Chronica oder Vollkommene Beschreibung aller Namhafftiger, gedechtnutz wirdiger Geschichten und Thaten, so sich zum theil von anfang der Welt, demnach ... in oder ausserhalb dem Reich mit den Saracenen, Türcken, Italiänern, - Gilles, Nicole The French Chronicle, or a complete description of all the famous, honorable histories and deeds that have taken place from the beginning of the world ... in or outside the empire with the Saracens, Turks, Italians, Hispanics ... ... but now and by Niclaus Falckner ... brought into high German language. 2 pp. in 1 vol. With 2 titles in red and black, 2 woodcuts on the title page and numerous woodcuts in the text. Basel, Niclaus Brylinger, 1572. 7 nn. Leaf, 1 w. Leaf, 382 p., 1 w. Leaf 3, 1 w. Bl., 4 bl., 505 p. 4°. Blind-printed hogskin boards on 4 bindings, covers covered with antiphonary mss. (rubbed, bumped, soiled, stained, some damage to capitals, missing clasps, some small worm marks). First German edition of the "Croniques et annales de France". - VD16 G 2040 - Fromm III, 10924 - Ebert 8520 (note). - Not in Adams. - The woodcuts mostly show princes in figurative and architectural borders. - Pp. 377/78 with loss (loss of text), p. 325/26 with tear in w. margin. - Bound: Jean de Serres. Caroli König in Frankreich warlike description of all dealings of the war in France aroused for the third time ... With title in red and black with woodcut vignette. Frankfurt a.M., Schmidt, 1573 (printer's mark different 1572). 3 pp., 118 (recte 117) num. pp., 5 nn. Very rare. - VD16 C 1200 - Not in Adams. - Leaf 60 with marginal tear. - First 4 leaves with small marginal tears, both leaves somewhat browned due to paper, some brownstaining and waterstaining, occasional small wormholes. - Anno 1805. the great unheralded theüerung. Described by me Simon Forster. 1 p. Hs. on 1 late. Double leaf. - Front inside cover with handwritten note by Simon Forster ("Chyrurgus") from Königsberg: "bekommen Von meiner frau Tochter Clara Lutzin von Stahlenberg 1795". - Title with more. Ownership notes, back. Inside cover with handwritten note "von dem Durchlauchtigsten Fürsten unnd Herrn". - Enclosed: Postcard to Sophie Forster in Plan near Marienbad. Saaz (Zatec), Sep. 27, 1886 - Ants as a remedy. Ms. 3 p. on 1 double sheet. - The pomological magic ring. Ms. 1 p. (verso with certificate "that the interests owed by Zacharias Spengler from Mostau (Mostov) to the local orphan's fund ... have been paid by Mr. Doctor Forster from Plan ... ... have been paid" (Plan, 1818). - Remedy for dog rabies from Transylvania. Ms. 1 p. - 1 letter. 2 S. 2 very rare German translations. - 2 parts in 1 vol. With 2 titles in red and black, 2 woodcuts to the title and numerous woodcuts to the text. Half blind-tooled pigskin on 4 raised bands, covers covered with antiphonary ms. (rubbed, bumped, soiled, stained, ends of spine somewhat damaged in places, ties missing, some small worm marks). - The woodcuts mostly show princes in figurative and architectural borders. - Pp. 377/78 with loss (loss of text), p. 325/26 with tear in white margin. - Bound with: as listed above. With title in red and black with woodcut vignette. - Leaf 60 with marginal tear. - First 4 leaves with small marginal tears, both parts somewhat browned due to paper, some brownstaining and waterstaining, occ. small wormholes. - Front inside cover with handwritten note by Simon Forster ("Chyrurgus") from Königsberg. - Title with ownership notes. - Enclosed: Postcard, ms. and a letter as listed above.

Biblia germanica. - Biblia, that is, the entire Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, according to the German translation by Mr. D. Martin Luther..., in which at the same time... Scripture with Scripture is explained... provided with correct divisions and summaries by... Daniel Cramern... 3 pp. in 1 vol. Altdorf, Hessel 1764-67. fol. With eng. Front. v. J.P. Funck. 6 p., 860, 656, 513 (recte: 515) p., 2 fol. Softcover with blind embossing. (dated 1769) over wooden boards. (Signs of wear, damaged joints, missing clasps). This edition not published by Darlow-M. Very rare Altdorf Bible. - Slightly browned, some light spotting, title to part 1 torn at the front and with handwritten ownership mark. Ownership inscription - ╔Bound:╗ 11 leaves with copperplate portraits from an Elector's Bible.

Krauss,U. - Historical Pictures Bible. 5 vols. in 1 vol. Augsburg, Krauss, 1702. 8°. 186 (st. 188) num. Copper plates incl. titles. Wooden boards with brown cloth covers. Reichl, Krauss (Studien zur dt. Kunstgesch., Heft 294) p. 7 ff. - Reduced edition of the well-known Krauss illustrated Bible "copiert v. Johanna Sibylla Kraussen eine gebohrne Küsslen mit Maria Phillippina Küsslen". "The small Bible. is to be regarded as the complete edition of the Bible illustrations organized by Krauss up to that time" (Reichl). - Missing engravings. 25 and 30. somewhat scarcely trimmed, slightly worn. Binding rubbed, without the two clasps, with newer cloth spine.

Lloret,J. - Sylva, seu potius Hortus Floridus Allegoriarum Totius Sacrae Scripturae. Cologne, Gymnich 1630. gr.4°. (6) pp., 1096 p., (36) pp. prgt. VD17 12:120912M. - An explanation of the Bible through an allegory by the Benedictine Hieronymus Lauretus (also Jeronimo Lloret, 1506-1571). - Former library copy with stamp inside and spine signature. Binding rubbed. Binding broken. Paper darkening due to age with noticeable water damage. Type area nevertheless mostly well preserved. (80)

Tavernier, Jean Baptiste Les six voyages de Monsieur J.B. Tavernier, Ecuyer, Baron d'Aubonne, en Turquie, en Perse, et aux Indes. Nouvelle Édition. Revue, corrigée par un des Amis de l'Auteur Compagnon de ses voyages, & augmentée de Cartes & d'Estampes - Orient Tavernier, Jean Baptiste Les six voyages de Monsieur J.B. Tavernier, Ecuyer, Baron d'Aubonne, en Turquie, en Perse, et aux Indes. Nouvelle Édition. Revue, corrigée par un des Amis de l'Auteur Compagnon de ses voyages, & augmentée de Cartes & d'Estampes curieuses. 6 vols. With engraved frontispiece portrait, copper title, 4 folded copper maps and 54 (of 58) copper plates, 45 of which are folded. Rouen, Machuel, a. Paris, Ribou, 1724. Cl.-8°. Mottled cloth with gilt embossed title and gilt edges (rubbed and bumped, partly scuffed and worm-eaten). Cf. Grässe VI, 43; Cordier, Bibl. Japonica, 391 - Jean-Baptiste Tavernier (1605-1689) was one of the most famous travelers of his time. After traveling through most of Europe, he made six trips to India, where he amassed a considerable fortune trading in precious stones. - With the two appendices "Relation du Japon et de la cause de la persecution contre les chretiens dans ses isles" (Volume V) "Nouvelle relation de l'intérieur du Serrail" (Volume VI).- "We discover in his writings a greater compass of thought and a more masterly turn in his observations than in almost any other book of the kind, which is owing to his having considered these things over and over in consequence of the several voyages he made to the Indies." (Cox, I, 275) Contains maps of the Near East, the Far East and Japan, views of Constantinople and Isphahan as well as views of the country and its people. - The plates on pages 59, 62, 228 and 335 are missing in vol. 4. Vol. I slightly worm-eaten at the beginning with minimal loss of letters. Last few leaves of vol. 3 somewhat brittle. Paper browned and somewhat stained in places. Overall well preserved. Orient - 6 vols. With engraved frontispiece portrait, copper title, 4 folding copper maps and 54 (of 58) copper plates, 45 of which folding. Mottled cont. leather with gilt title(rubbed and bumped, partly scuffedand wormeaten). - Jean-Baptiste Tavernier (1605-1689) was one of the most famous travelers of his time. After traveling through almost all of Europe, he made six trips to India, where he amassed a considerable fortune by trading in precious stones. - With the two appendices "Relation du Japon et de la cause de la persecution contre les chretiens dans ses isles" (Vol. V) "Nouvelle relation de l'intérieur du Serrail" (Vol. VI). - "We discover in his writings a greater compass of thought and a more masterly turn in his observations than in almost any other book of the kind, which is owing to his having considered these things over and over in consequence of the several voyages he made to the Indies." (Cox, I, 275). Contains maps of the Near East, the Far East and Japan, views of Constantinople and Isphahan, and views of the country and its people. - The plates to pages 59, 62, 228 and 335 are missing from vol. 4. Vol. 1 slightly worm-eaten at the beginning with minimal loss of letters. Last few pages of vol. 3 somewhat fragile. Paper browned and partly somewhat stained. Overall in good condition. * This work is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 23.95% surcharge 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.

Bonaventura, Hl. - Spieghel der Goeder Manieren Veur de Novitien, dat is, Proef-ionghers der Minder-broeders Ordene... Antwerp, Plantin Moretus 1605. 202 p., (3) pp. prgt. d. With bibl. rsch. (clasps missing). Imhof (Moretus) B-51 - Rare Dutch translation (by Adrian Pauwels) of a book by Saint Bonaventure (1221-1274). - Former library book with stamp and spine sticker. Boards rubbed, somewhat soiled, and slightly bent. Binding lightly loosened by the boards. Age-typical paper darkening. Text well-preserved. (117)

Antiphonarblatt auf Pergament in schwarzer Tinte mit Quadratnoten u. 7 ornamental fein verzierten Initialen in Rot u. Blau auf 4 roten Linien. 16. Jh. Blattmaße ca. 43,5 x 36,5 cm. Beidseitig unter Glas gerahmt (ungeöffnet). - Antiphonary sheets Antiphonary leaf on parchment in black ink with square notes and 7 ornamentally finely decorated initials in red and blue on 4 red lines. 16th century. Sheet dimensions approx. 43.5 x 36.5 cm. Framed under glass on both sides (unopened). Christe eleyson Kyrie eleyso(n). Kyrie eleyso(n). Gloria i(n) excelsis d(e)o. - "dona nobis pacem. Ite missa est. Deo gratias. Kyrie eleyson." - Pgt. somewhat creased and soiled in places, a few tiny losses in w. margin, ink rubbed in places, generally well preserved. Antiphonary leaf on vellum in black ink with square notes and 7 ornamentally finely decorated initials in red and blue on 4 red lines. Framed under glass on both sides (unopened). - Vellum somewhat creased and soiled in places, a few tiny losses in the white margin, ink rubbed in places, overall well preserved.

Hug von Schlettstadt, Johannes. - Quadruvium Ecclesie Quattuor prelatorum officium Quibus omnis anima subjicitur. With title woodcut, 9 mostly full-page and repe. Woodcuts and woodcut printer's mark. Paris, Guillaume Eustace, Aug. 1, 1509. 84 pp. 2 nn. Bll. 8°. Decorative cloth in the style of the period on 5 bindings with stroked iron lines, rich blind embossing on spine and covers and gilt stamped title (slightly rubbed, spine minimally discolored). BP16, 101350, ADB 13, 328, Brunet III, 366, Graesse VII, 385 - Very rare second edition with partial reuse of the woodcuts from the first edition of 1504 by Grüninger in Strasbourg. "Born about the year 1470 at Schlettstadt in Alsace, (Hug) (...) received his scholarly education in Dringenberg's school, later became vicar at the parish church of St. Stephen in Strasbourg and then chaplain of Emperor Maximilian I, who highly esteemed his insight and oratory. In this latter position, he championed the emperor's cause and wrote his treatise on canon law, 'Quadruvium Ecclesiae: das kirchliche Viergespann oder der heyl. Kirchen vnd des römischen Reichs wagenfuhr' (...). The book, which appeared simultaneously in German and Latin (...) discusses the abuses prevailing at the Roman court with such frankness and biting satire that few writings of the time dealing with this subject can equal it." (ADB 13) - Endpapers renewed. First 34 pp. with small wormhole in white margin. Some sporadic spotting, first and last leaf and one woodcut somewhat stronger. Very occasionally with a few marginalia and underlinings. Good copy in decorative binding. - Prints before 1600, Bibles, Classics in Original Languages - With title woodcut, 9 mostly full page and repeated woodcuts and woodcut printer's mark. Later leather in the style of the time on 5 bands, rich blindstamping on spine and covers and gilt title (slightly rubbed, spine minimally discolored). - Very rare second edition with partial re-use of the woodcuts of the first edition of 1504 by Grüninger in Strasbourg. - Endpapers renewed. First 34 fol. with small wormholes in white margin. Sporadically somewhat spotted, first and last fol. as well as one woodcut somewhat heavier. Very few marginalia and underlining. Good copy in decorative binding.

Sartorius,A. u. E.Janka. - Compendium Annalium Ecclesiasticorum Eminentissimi Cardinalis Caesaris Baronii. 4 parts in 2 vols. Würzburg, Kleyer 1724-1727. (2) pp., 238 p., (2) pp., 251 p.; (6) pp., 280 p., (8) pp., 296 p. Hardcover d. With bibl. rsch. (wormhole). Two volumes, each containing two books. An adaptation of the ecclesiastical history of Cardinal Cesare Baronio (1538-1607) by the Czech Cistercians Augustinus Sartorius (1663-1723) and Eustachius Janka (1693-1742), here in a rare edition. - Former library copy with stamp inside and spine signature. Binding tight. Paper darkening and stains typical of age. Type area well preserved. - ╔Including: Caeremoniale╗ ad usum fratrum minorum capucinorum... Fribourg (Switzerland) 1743 (89, 193)

Krauß, J. U. Heilige Augen- und Gemüths-Lust, vorstellend, alle Sonn- Fest- und Feyrtägliche nicht nur Evangelien, sondern auch Episteln und Lectionen . auch Emblemmatisch und mit curieusen Einfassungen . 2 Teile in 1 Band. Mit 2 gestoch. Frontispieces - Krauß, J. U. Heilige Augen- und Gemüths-Lust, vorstellend, alle Sonn- Fest- und Feyrtägliche nicht nur Evangelien, sondern auch Episteln und Lectionen . auch Emblemmatisch und mit curieusen Einfassungen . 2 parts in 1 volume. With 2 engraved. Frontispieces, 2 engraved. title vignette, 1 engraved initial and Initial and 120 copper plates with 2 illustrations each. Augsburg, Kraus, (1706). Folio. 5 vols, 70 plates, 2 vols, plates 71-120. cloth with blind-stamped ribbed decor (somewhat rubbed, small losses to capitals, upper pastedown). First edition of this splendid continuation of the "Histor. Bilderbibel". - Landwehr, German 390 - Thieme-B. XXI, 440 - Faber du Faur 1849 - The two-part plates show the pictorial representation above and the emblematic interpretation in baroque formal decoration below. - The 2nd part with a worm mark in the upper wide outer margin, altogether a fine, clean copy.

Honoré de Balzac, Correspondance. Paris, Gallimard, Bibliothèque de la Pléiade, 2006-2017. Almost 4500p. Edition established, presented and annotated by Roger Pierrot and Hervé Yon. The copies presented here are "mousselines" ("This is the name given to copies of works intended to be covered with a binding or cartonnage, but which do not have one and are used as they are, shamelessly showing the muslin glued to their spine to consolidate it"). Thus, certain privileged people who receive "services de presse" (or "S.P.") cherish the muslin supplied by Gallimard, which is nothing other than a volume of the Pléiade without the leather binding. As for the bible paper, it makes these "very paginous" works wonderfully space-saving." The 3 volumes are in their cardboard slipcases, illustrated with a portrait of Balzac by Picasso. All in mint condition. Attached N'ayez pas d'amitié pour moi, j'en veux trop (Letters to "Louise", edition established, presented and annotated by Roger Pierrot and Hervé Yon). Paris, Gallimard, 2018.

Blackwell,T. - Memoirs of the court of Augustus. 2nd ed. 3 vols. London, Millar a. Edinburgh, Hamilton a. o. 1760-63. 4°. With 25 copper plates. Softcover d. With reeded boards. (rubbed and worn, some chapters somewhat damaged). Lowndes 213 - "This work contains fine impressions of heads of great personages from genuine antiques. It had a good reception, and was praised by Samuel Johnson as being full of events displayed with accuracy and related with vivacity" (DNB). - One of the major works of the most distinctive and original thinker of the Scottish Enlightenment. - Slightly browned, bibl. st.a.t.

Sammlung von vier Faksimile-Ausgaben. - Collection of four facsimile editions. Contains: Leonhard Baldner. Book of birds, fish and animals 1666. 2 vols. Facsimile and commentary/introductory booklet. Stuttgart, Müller and Schindler, 1973-74. landscape 4°. 2 OHLdrbde. with cork boards and gilt stamped title, as well as 2 OBrosch. Together in OPp. slipcase. With bookplate. Facsimile of the manuscript of the Strasbourg fisherman L. Baldner from 1666 (manuscript Ms. 2o phys. et hist. nat. 3 of the Murhardsche Bibliothek der Stadt Kassel und Landesbibliothek). With numerous pictures of birds, fish and mammals, insects and amphibians. - Wenceslas Bible. King Wenceslas's magnificent manuscript of the German Bible. Facsimile of Cod. 2759 of the Austrian National Library, Vienna. 8 vols. Dortmund, Harenberg, 1990. 8°. Red leather with richly re-gilt, gilt stamped design and gilt edges. In OLwd. slipcase (this somewhat rubbed). Numbered copy of the special edition in full leather. Edition of the facsimile published in Lucerne in 1981, reduced to one third. Includes: M. Krieger and G. Schmidt. The Wenceslas Bible. Explanatory notes on the illuminated pages. Graz, Akadem. Druck- und Verlagsanstalt, 1996. 4°. OLwd. - Sacramentary of Metz. Facsimile of the manuscript MS. Lat. 1141 Bibliothèque Nationale Paris. 2 vols. Facsimile and introduction. Graz, Akademische Druck- und Verlagsanstalt 1972. opgt. and opp. together in gilt-stamped OLdr.-cassette with mont. Vignette (somewhat rubbed, spine with small adhesive residue). With bookplate. - Ancient Egyptian guide to the afterlife. Facsimile of the papyrus Berlin 3127 in the Egyptian Museum of the Berlin State Museums. With notes on Egyptian funerary literature. Ed. by Siegfried Morenz. n.d., n.d., n.d. (c. 1964). Landscape 4°. Leporello with upper cover mounted on endpapers between cloth covers (1 of 2 clasps missing). With bookplate. Multicolored collotype reproduction mounted on canvas after the original scroll of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin. 1 leaf with small losses. - Overall beautifully preserved. Collection of four facsimile editions. - Contains: see above. - Good condition.

Antiphonarblatt mit Gloria und dem gregorianischen Versus alleluiaticus. Mit 4 dtammgefüllten farbigen Miniaturen mit vegetabilen Besatz und Federwerk mit leichtem Fleuronné, Quadratnoten und koloriertem vegetabilen Rankenwerk. 25 Zeilen. Schriftspiege - Antiphonary sheets Antiphonary leaf with Gloria and the Gregorian Versus alleluiaticus. With 4 double-filled colored miniatures with vegetal trimmings and penwork with light fleuronné, square notes and colored vegetal scrollwork. 25 lines. Type area: 57 x 33 cm. (75 x 54 cm). 16th century. On vellum. Antiphonary leaf with Gloria and the Gregorian Versus alleluiaticus. With 4 double-filled colored miniatures with vegetal decoration and penwork with light fleuronné, square notes and colored vegetal scrollwork. 25 lines. Type area 57 x 33 cm. (75 x 54 cm). 16th. century. On vellum.

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.

"La Bible qui est toute la Sainte écriture contenant le Vieil et le Nouveau Testament et la vieille et nouvelle alliance", L'olivier de Robert Etienne, 1560. Probably Protestant Bible, later binding. Some wormholes, bends, foxing. NC

Valmont de Bomare,(J.-C.) - Dictionnaire raisonné universel d'histoire naturelle; contenant l'histoire des animaux, des végétaux et des mineraux, et celle des Corps célestes, des Météores, ...avec l'Histoire et la Déscription des Drogues... 5 vols. Paris, Didot le jeune and others 1764. (rubbed and partly bumped, some worm damage to cover). Engelmann 200. first edition. Hoefer XLV, 895: "Le meilleur titre de gloire de Valmont, et tous ceux dictionnaires qui ont paru depuis portent tous l'empreinte du sien." Valmont (1731-1807) was more of a mediator than an innovator. His encyclopedia deals with zoology, botany, mineralogy, astronomy, meteorology, pharmacy, home and field economics, technology and crafts in the manner of a housefather's literature. - Some browning and spotting, biblical inscription on title page.

Sammlung von 1 Stammbuch sowie 2 Kassetten u. einem Schuber mit Stammbuchblättern. Meist Sachsen, außerdem Brandenburg, Glogau, Görigk u.a., 19. Jh. - Liber amicorum Collection of 1 family register as well as 2 cassettes and a slipcase with family register sheets. Mostly Saxony, also Brandenburg, Glogau, Görigk and others, 19th century. Contains: Denckmal der Freundschaft. Studbook with 26 entries and 3 drawings (2 col.). Landscape 8°. Gilt-printed cloth with three gilt edges. Gilt edges. - The entries of Sophie von Beeren, Henriette von Mühlen, Charlotte Thomaschcke née Lehmann, Friedrich Ernst Hennemann, mother Christiana Friederike Hermann etc. from Goerigk, Drebkau, Spremberg, Ludißin, Guben etc. Circa 1811-1814. - 1 drawing sign. W.K. Herrmann a. dat. Birkenberge, Oct. 1, 1814 - Cassette with gold paper decor a. moun. D-plate with gold embossed name "Thekla" with 25 album leaves (4 with drawings). - From the estate of Thekla Peschke (*around 1837/38, daughter of Friedrich Wilhelm Peschke, married to Wilhelm Eduard Röntsch) with entries by Gustav Adolph Kadersch (1804-1836, painter and lithographer), Leonline and Louise von Kamptz, M. v. Kittlitz, A. and Therese Görmar, Amalia, C. and Emilie Wirth etc. (with drawings). Mostly Görlitz, c. 1852/53 - Some copies of poems enclosed. - Cassette with 2-parts. Hinged cover with 7 album leaves, 1 embroidered picture and 2 decorative papers inscribed on verso from cousin Bertha Petzoldt (Budissin (Bautzen)), Th. and Laura Peschke (Görlitz) etc. 1832-1853. - Memorial of friendship. 30 album leaves. In gilt-stamped slipcase with cover (monogram "C.F.S.", 1818). - With entries from Glogau, Leipzig, Dresden, Bautzen, among others, by Carl Eduard Rosencrantz, Heinrich Thorspecken from Dessau, Carl Eduard Pietsch, August Cleemann, Louis Seehausen, Joh. Georg Bohl, Fried. Gottl. Moritz Stoß etc. Around 1820-1825 - Included: 5 further album leaves with 4 watercolor drawings and decorative paper. - With entries from Görlitz by A. Fiebiger, F.Th. Mücke, Edmund Brückner a. o. 1847-1851. - Leaves partly browned and stained due to paper, occasional small tears, altogether in good condition. - Including: The Bible ... Lpz., Reclam, n.d. Blind embossed cloth with punched gilt edges. Gilt edges, gilt fillets and name "Emil Peschke" as well as ownership inscriptions and stamps by Emil and Kurt Peschke. Collection of 1 liber amicorum, 2 cassettes and a slipcase with loose sheets. Mostly Saxony, also Brandenburg, Glogau, Görigk and others. - Sheets partly browned due to paper and stained, occ. minor defects, overall well preserved. - In add.: Bible of Emil Peschke.

Sammlung - of 16 documentation folders for facsimile editions, 1980/90s. Various. Formats and bindings. Including Faksimileverlag Luzern, ADV Graz, Ed. Belser. Contains among others: Berthold Sacramentary, Prayer Book of Charles the Bold, Rothschild Prayer Book, Das Blumen-Stundenbuch von Simon Bening, etc. - Not collated in detail.

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.

[COUSIN, Jean] Figures des histoires de la Saincte Bible, accompagnées de briefs discours, contenans la plus grande partie des histoires sacrées du Vieil Nouveau testament, des œuvres admirables du Dieu vivant (...) Paris, Guillaume le Bé, 1670. 1 vol. in-folio. Bound in re-used printed parchment. [4]ff preliminaries, 158pp, [5]ff including a title page, 163 to 272pp, [4]ff. Title page framed by a woodcut floral entablature, 148 woodcuts in the first part, 108 in the second part. Tears not missing, pp 237 - 238. Set of 256 mid-page woodcuts and two full-page plates: Assiette des camps, tentes pavillons des enfants d'Israël - description of Solomon's temple at the end of the first part. Second title: Historical figures from the New Testament. Old handwritten notes on back of plates and explanatory leaflets at end of first part: "Ce présent livre appartient à monsieur le Comte de Beauvois... Etienne Le Conte à Châteauroux 1719 - François de la Porte 1743". Pages 3-4, 9-10, 21-22, 53 to 56 are missing. Title reinforced on spine, heavy restorations with reinforcement in margins, adhesive paper to restore tears, occasional missing initials - up to page 50. Binding missing.

Die Bilderbibel der Barmherzigkeit. Altes und Neues Testament. Einheitsübersetzung. Faksimile. Simbach, Müller & Schindler, 2016. Folio. Ldr. mit Goldpräg., vergoldeten Schließen und Beschlägen sowie einem vergoldeten abnehmbaren Kreuz auf dem Vorder - The Picture Bible of Mercy. Old and New Testament. Standard translation. Facsimile. Simbach, Müller & Schindler, 2016. folio. Softcover with gilt embossing, gilt clasps and fittings as well as a gilt removable cross on the front cover in an OHldr. box with plexiglass cover. With numerous col. Illustrations with gold foil in text and on plates. 1024 S. One of 2016 numbered copies. - With 154 original manuscripts from more than 40 libraries and 365 miniatures. - Very good condition, almost fresh copy. The Picture Bible of Mercy. Old and New Testament. Unified translation. Facsimile. Simbach, Müller & Schindler, 2016. folio. Leather binding with gold embossing, gilt clasps and mountings and a gilt detachable cross on the front cover in OHalblededer case with Plexiglas cover. With numerous colored illustrations with foil gold in the text and on plates. 1024 p. - One of 2016 numbered copies. - Very well preserved condition.

Gaub (Gaubius), Hieronymus David Institutiones pathologiae medicinalis. Edition altera in Germania. Leipzig, Krauss, 1771. 8°. 12 Bll., 511 S. 8°. Spät. Pp. (gering fleckig u. berieben, Rücken mit kl. Bibl.-Schild). - Medicine Gaub (Gaubius), Hieronymus David Institutiones pathologiae medicinalis. Edition altera in Germania. Leipzig, Krauss, 1771. 8°. 12 vols, 511 p. 8°. Late. Paperback (slightly stained and rubbed, spine with small bibl. label). VD 18,10331697. - Waller 3431 (ed. Lpz. 1759). - This edition not in Wellcome. - Some browning and foxing throughout, endpapers somewhat soiled, fl. Front endpaper with faded note and small burn (showing through on title page), title with erased inscription, 1 page with small note in old hand. - Includes: Sebastiano Bartoli. Thermologia Aragonia, sive historia naturalis thermarum in occidentali Campaniae ora inter Pausilippum & Misenum Scatentium ... opus posthumumrecensitum a Michaele Blancardo ... Vol. 1 (v. 2). Naples, de Bonis, 1679. d. pgt. (pastedown inside with old inscription, somewhat browned, stained and bumped). - First edition. - Wellcome II, 109 - Hirsch-H. I, 363. - Book block detached from binding, endpapers missing, few pages browned, some minimal foxing, binding partly loose. - 4 dissertations: Sigismundus Rüdelius. De Carcinomate. Basel, 1609 - A.H. Faschio. De Aytoxeipia. Jena, 1720 - Guernero Rolfincio. De Pollutione Nocturna. Ibid. 1760 - O.J.J. Römhild. De Cura Magistratus circa res Puerperii. * 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.