Clüver, Philippe [Philipp Cluverius / Cluvier] - Buno, Johann ; Reiske, Johann ; Heckel, Johann FriedrichLivre Rare Book
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169711811697 Amsterdam [Amstelaedami], Jean Wolters [Joannem Wolters], 1697. 24 x 18 cm (R), in-4, 1 f. bl. - titre frontispice entièrement gravé - 11 ff. n. ch. (dont titre, dédicace, adresse au lecteur, epistolae, table et privilège) - 565 pp. - 31 ff. n. ch. d'index - 2 ff. bl. - 2 planches, 3 tableaux et 41 (sur 43) cartes gravées hors texte, dont 40 sont dépliantes ou à double page, reliure hollandaise de l'époque en plein vélin doré, plats estampés à froid de motifs des Pays Bas espagnols dans un double encadrement de filets avec fleurons d'angle, dos estampé de filets et fleurons, titre manuscrit à l'époque, traces de lacets. (sig. *3, **4, ***4, A-Z4, Aa-Zz4, Aaa-Zzz4, Aaaa-Kkkk4)
160344677Paris, Abel L'Angelier, 1603. 2 parties en 1 vol. in-8 de (3)-210-(6)-47-(1) ff., titre-frontispice signé Thomas de Leu, veau brun, dos lisse orné de caissons en long et fleurons dans les angles, sur les plats instruments de la Passion du Christ dans un double encadrement de filets dorés, fleurons dans les angles, tranches dorées (reliure de l'époque).
167539689Paris: Christophe Ballard seul Imprimeur du Roy pour la Musique ruë Saint Jean de Beauvais au Mont Parnasse . Par exprés commandement de Sa Majesté 1675. Small quarto. Modern marbled boards with paper title label to upper and spine. 1f. recto title verso blank 1f. "Acteurs du Prologue" 4ff. "Prologue" 1f. "Acteurs de la Tragedie" 76 pp. With woodcut device to title including Apollo with lyre figures in Greco-Roman dress with harp and lute and a pegasus; exceptionally fine woodcut headpiece to Prologue and additional headpieces to each act; decorative woodcut initials and tailpieces throughout.<br /> <br /> Full named cast lists for the "Acteurs du Prologue" and the "Acteurs de la Tragedie."<br /> <br /> Small holes to blank inner margins from previous sewing; slightly worn; very occasional minor foxing soiling and stains; minor loss to blank upper outer corner of pp. 31/32. First Edition fourth issue. Sonneck Librettos p. 1069. Schmidt LLC3-2.3. <br /> <br /> Thesée a tragédie en musique in a prologue and five acts to a libretto by Quinault after Ovid's Metamorphoses was first performed at St Germain-en-Laye on 11 January 1675.<br /> <br /> "The orchestra and chorus are used with brilliant effect in several divertissements but especially in the evocation of battle throughout Act 1. Medea's role like that of Lully's final lovesick sorceress Armide is replete with expressive monologue airs: 'Doux repos' 'Dépit mortel' 'Sortez Ombres' and 'Ah! faut-il me venger'. Thésée was part of the standard repertory at the Paris Opéra from 1675 until 1767; in addition it was selected to represent Lully when in 1779 the Opéra presented an historical survey of French operatic styles. Lully's score was substantially modernized by editors for productions from 1754 onwards." Lois Rosow in Grove Music Online. Christophe Ballard, seul Imprimeur du Roy, pour la Musique, ruë Saint Jean de Beauvais au Mont Parnasse ... Par exprés command unknown
1649158481649 Paris Imprimerie Royale, 1649, in folio de (56)-572-(14) pp., comprenant 2 tableaux généalogiques imprimés sur double-pages, reliure d'époque aux armes dorées de Louis XIV frappées sur les plats (Olivier pl. 2494, fer n°7), dos à nerfs (restauré) orné de fleurs de lys dorées répétées et encadrées de double-filets dorés, gardes renouvelées, étui moderne de rangement cartonné de pleine percaline vieux rouge, intérieur d'une grande fraicheur, bel ex.
166512246Paris: G. Quinet 1665. Contemporary vellum over stiff boards scuffed light soiling flat spine with manuscript title. <p>       Only Edition of this collection of some 6000 proverbs on marriage fortune lust doctors lawyers confessors wine women food and household management. For this Le Duc put many common sayings into rhyming couplets including numerous misogynistic maxims with which Le Duc claims in his preface not to agree with. A poem on personal hygiene diet exercise and sleep closes the book. In good condition some spots inscription “4 7bris 1689 Amsterdam†on verso of final flyleaf bookplate of the Belgian book and art collector Anselme Van Den Bogaerde 1766-1866; Catalogue 1866 3923.<br /> ¶Viollet-le-Duc Catalogue des livres composant la bibliothèque poétique 523-4 “rareâ€; Cioranescu 41567.</p> G. Quinet unknown
1626elala975cLe Forest-sur-Sèvre: 1626-28. 1626. 2 Volumes. 4to. pp. 4 p.l. 978 16contents & index; 2 p.l. 640. woodcut ornaments & initials. contemporary mottled calf spines partly restored spine labels wanting scattered light foxing & browning some marginal dampstaining scattered stains small hole in last leaf costing several letters. Second Edition of the memoirs of one of the most eminent members of the French protestant party at the end of the sixteenth century. These memoirs begin with his narrow escape from the Massacre of St. Bartholomew in 1572 and his taking up arms for the Huguenots in 1575. Shortly thereafter he entered the service of Henri of Navarre who employed him in important negotiations. One of his most significant achievements was the role which he played in the reconciliation of Henri III and the King of Navarre in 1589 for which he was rewarded with the government of Saumur. He became a member of Henri IV's council and retained the monarch's favour after the latter had abjured his religion. Two further volumes of memoirs covering the period 1600-1623 were published by Elzevier at Amsterdam in 1651-52. Brunet III 1912. cfGoldsmith BM STC French M1495. [cLe Forest-sur-Sèvre]: 1626-28. unknown
161241741A Genève, par Philippe Albert, 1612. In-8 de (48)-1355-(1)-(31) pp, vélin (reliure de l'époque).
1648227751Leide: Elzeviers 1648. hardcover. very good. Beautifully engraved title page with a small stamped crown monogram in the lower margin. 24 765 19 pages. Thick 12mo full contemporary vellum. Leide: Ezeviers. 1648. Le Dernier Edition. A very good copy of this rare edition.<br/><br/> First Elzevir edition of these famous memoirs of the renowned French Renaissance historian 1445- 1509. A great classics of history. - Brunet II 191.<br/><br/> Elzeviers unknown books
1648227751Leide: Elzeviers 1648. hardcover. very good. Beautifully engraved title page with a small stamped crown monogram in the lower margin. 24 765 19 pages. Thick 12mo full contemporary vellum. Leide: Ezeviers. 1648. Le Dernier Edition. A very good copy of this rare edition.<br/> <br/> First Elzevir edition of these famous memoirs of the renowned French Renaissance historian 1445- 1509. A great classics of history. - Brunet II 191.<br/> <br/> Elzeviers unknown
16855021242050<p>"Traitez Nouveaux & Curieux du Café du Thé et du Chocolat. Ouvrage Également Nécessaire aux Medecins & à Tous Ceux qui Aiment Leur Santé." by Philippe Sylvestre Dufour Jean Girin & B. Riviere 1685. First Edition. French language. 20 445 5 pp. Added engraved title page with 3 frontispiece engravings one each for treatise: on coffee tea and chocolate. 12mo 16x8.5 cm 6¼x3½" period calf raised bands spine lettered in gilt. Moderate binding wear with cracked joints and some worming; title page with several holes possibly burn marks engraved title with short tear to fore-edge affecting image throughout light foxing some toning overall still Very Good.</p><p>This book is one of the first comprehensive European treatises on coffee tea and chocolate detailing their origins preparation medicinal properties and cultural importance. It helped introduce and popularize these beverages in Europe during the late 17th century a time when they were still considered novelties.</p> Jean Girin & B. Riviere hardcover
1692019576Amstelodami Amsterdam: Peter Le Clert 1692. Book. Very good condition. Hardcover. Early edition. Octavo 8vo. Book I: xxxiv 372 pages of text viii pages of index. Book II: xxiv 274 pages. Book III; 275-638 pages followed by vi pages of index. In book III pages 451-537 are mis-numbered 551-637. Original full vellum binding with minor shelfwear moderate soiling hand-lettered spine and a small paper label. Gilt heraldic device stamped on the front cover. Measures 196mm x 157mm. Illustrated with a frontisportrait of the author and complete with two 2-page tables and a large fold-out table. Title printed in red and black. Previous owner's bookplate affixed to the inside of the front cover over a remnant of another bookplate: Bruno Kisch Pragensis. Previous owner's markings on the front endpaper and stamped on the back of the title page. There is a small amount of minor damp-staining and rippling to the bottom corner of the final half of the text. The final two endpapers have a small crease. Numismatics. Early printing. Peter Le Clert Hardcover books
1692019576Amstelodami Amsterdam: Peter Le Clert 1692. Book. Very good condition. Hardcover. Early edition. Octavo 8vo. Book I: xxxiv 372 pages of text viii pages of index. Book II: xxiv 274 pages. Book III; 275-638 pages followed by vi pages of index. In book III pages 451-537 are mis-numbered 551-637. Original full vellum binding with minor shelfwear moderate soiling hand-lettered spine and a small paper label. Gilt heraldic device stamped on the front cover. Measures 196mm x 157mm. Illustrated with a frontisportrait of the author and complete with two 2-page tables and a large fold-out table. Title printed in red and black. Previous owner's bookplate affixed to the inside of the front cover over a remnant of another bookplate: Bruno Kisch Pragensis. Previous owner's markings on the front endpaper and stamped on the back of the title page. There is a small amount of minor damp-staining and rippling to the bottom corner of the final half of the text. The final two endpapers have a small crease. Numismatics. Early printing. Peter Le Clert Hardcover
160212702Amsterdam Herman de Buck 1602. 12 287 5 folia. Origineel overslaand Perkament 4°. Goed exemplaar van de eerste druk van deze verdediging van de waarheid van de christelijke religie. Eigenaarsnaam in oud handschrift op het eerste vrije schutblad: ""J. v. Vliet Boskoop Voorganger chr. Geref. Gem."". De originele band is vlekkerig en heeft aan beide zijden goudstempels. Op de rug is naast het originele titelopschrift nog een keer de titel geschreven in later handschrift. Philippe du Plessis-Mornay 1549 - 1623 was een Frans protestants theoloog staatsman en leider van de hugenoten. Na zijn studie in Parijs diende hij onder Hendrik I van Bourbon-Condé in de Tweede Franse Godsdienstoorlog. Hij overleefde in 1572 ternauwernood de Bartholomeusnacht door naar Engeland te vluchten. Vervolgens ging Mornay werken voor Frans van Anjou en namens hem trad hij in contact met Lodewijk van Nassau over eventuele steun van de hertog aan de militaire campagnes in de Nederlanden. In 1576 trad hij in dienst van koning Hendrik van Navarra en deze zag het belang in van het slagen van de Nederlandse Opstand en leende daarom Mornay tot aan het jaar 1582 met enige regelmaat uit aan Willem van Oranje. Hij behoorde samen met Marnix Villiers en Taffin tot de naaste medewerkers van de Prins. In 1589 werd Mornay aangesteld als gouverneur van Saumur waar hij een protestantse kerk liet bouwen en in 1593 een protestantse academie oprichtte. Hij bleef in zijn activiteiten zoeken naar religieuze tolerantie en hij was betrokken bij de totstandkoming van het Edict van Nantes in 1598. Toen de vervolgingen van protestanten weer op gang kwam tijdens de regering van Lodewijk XIII van Frankrijk werd zijn gouverneurschap hem ontnomen en ging Mornay met pensioen. Hij leefde tot aan zijn dood in zijn kasteel in de Poitou. Hij schreef naast enkele vlugschriften gericht tegen Spanje ook mee aan de Apologie van Willem van Oranje in 1580. Amsterdam, Herman de Buck unknown
1665122984Paris: par la Compagnie des Libraires du Palais 1665. Later edition first 1633 of one of the great political treatises of the 17th century by the diplomat-bibliophile Philippe de Béthune 1561/6-1649. Béthune started his career as a "mignon" of Henri III before becoming conseiller du roi in 1599 and ambassador in Rome for Henri IV in 1601 after which point he completed several other diplomatic missions to Rome in 1624 and 1630. "Béthune's treatise was the work of a man at the end of his career who had served the monarchy at home and abroad through the bumpy years of dynastic transition and who thanks to his longevity had witnessed the crisis of the religious wars as well as France's slow rise from the ashes thereafter. He brought to bear his wide knowledge and experience of French government but also his thorough acquaintance with Rome and Italy and both informed the political ideas he mobilised in his treatise" Reinhardt p. 56. Le conseiller d'Etat ran to five editions between 1632 and 1665 testament to its profound influence at the time. It is scarce: WorldCat locates only three copies in institutional holdings worldwide SCD Paris BM Lyon and Bayerische Staatsbibliothek. Duodecimo 147 x 80 mm. Additional vignette title page which states "divise en trois parties" engraved head- and tailpieces. Contemporary speckled calf tan morocco spine label compartments elaborately tooled in gilt raised bands edges sprinkled red. Headcap chipped extremities rubbed and corners bumped joints starting contents browned with the occasional spotting and very faint dampstain to the fore edges of S3 and V4 otherwise a very good copy. INED 481 first edition. Nicole Reinhardt Voices of Conscience: Royal Confessors and Political Counsel in 17th-Century Spain and France 2016. hardcover
1648311279A Leide: chez les Elzevirs 1648. First Elzevier edition. Engraved title 2476519pp. 1 vols. 12mo 13.3 x 7.5 cm. Beautifully bound in 19th century polished claret red crushed levant with spine and corners richly tooled in gilt with a intricately gilt center ornament of inlaid black morocco gilt inner dentelles a.e.g. by Duru dated 1850. Three bookseller's descriptions tipped to binders blank some minor foxing but a very near fine copy. With the bookplate of Thomas Westwood and of Ex Musaeo PIN Elzéar-Stern. First Elzevier edition. Engraved title 2476519pp. 1 vols. 12mo 13.3 x 7.5 cm. The celebrated memoirs of the foremost French Renaissance historian 1445-1509 notable as an important analysis of 15th century culture politics and personality. ".The graphic style of his narrative and above all the keenness of his insight into the motives of his contemporaries an insight undimmed by undue regard for principles of right and wrong make this work one of the great classics of history" - ENCYC. BRITANNICA. <br /> "Authoritative and rare.printed in Paris probably by Le Gras" - Rostenberg & Stern THE HOUSE OF ELZEVIR 27 referencing this edition in their offering of the 1661 edition. "Jolie édition dont les exemplaires grands de marge et bien conservés sont fort recherchés" - Brunet. Rahir 630; Brunet II:191. Willems 634 chez les Elzevirs unknown
1648311279A Leide: chez les Elzevirs 1648. First Elzevier edition. Engraved title 2476519pp. 1 vols. 12mo 13.3 x 7.5 cm. Beautifully bound in 19th century polished claret red crushed levant with spine and corners richly tooled in gilt with a intricately gilt center ornament of inlaid black morocco gilt inner dentelles a.e.g. by Duru dated 1850. Three bookseller's descriptions tipped to binders blank some minor foxing but a very near fine copy. With the bookplate of Thomas Westwood and of Ex Musaeo PIN Elzéar-Stern. First Elzevier edition. Engraved title 2476519pp. 1 vols. 12mo 13.3 x 7.5 cm. The celebrated memoirs of the foremost French Renaissance historian 1445-1509 notable as an important analysis of 15th century culture politics and personality. ".The graphic style of his narrative and above all the keenness of his insight into the motives of his contemporaries an insight undimmed by undue regard for principles of right and wrong make this work one of the great classics of history" - ENCYC. BRITANNICA. <br/>"Authoritative and rare.printed in Paris probably by Le Gras" - Rostenberg & Stern THE HOUSE OF ELZEVIR 27 referencing this edition in their offering of the 1661 edition. "Jolie édition dont les exemplaires grands de marge et bien conservés sont fort recherchés" - Brunet. Rahir 630; Brunet II:191. Willems 634 chez les Elzevirs unknown books
1692BS44GLTBN504Paris: Claude Barbin 1692. Hardback later mottled calf gilt title to spine label. 24.5cm x 19cm. Engraved portrait of Stanislaus Jablonowski by Picart one folding map 3 engraved plates engraved headpieces all by Vallet historiated initials. 1st edition 1692. Binding is slightly rubbed and worn with a few very small worm holes not going all the way through. Some dampstaining to front free end-paper and to inner lower margin of last few pages of the Table at rear but otherwise contents is generally clean. Scarce. bs44. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Good. Claude Barbin Hardcover
169394478La Haye, Moetjens 1693 In-12, vélin crème, dos à nerfs, frontispice, 1, 403 pp., 3 ff. n.ch., 3 figures hors-texte. Bel exemplaire.
169314946<p><b>1693 CHINA 1ed Avril Travels Asia Arabia Voyages Syria Iraq Iran Russia Poland</b></p><p>Philippe Avril was a 17th-century Jesuit French explorer who spent numerous years in China Tartary and the Middle East. While on his voyages Avril wrote an incredible historical account of his discoveries and experiences. '<i>Travels in the Divers Parts of Europe and Asia'</i> covers the entirety of his voyages giving attention to each country he visited including Syria Kurdistan Iraq and Iran Armenia Persia Russia Moldovia Poland and of course China.</p><p><b>This 1693 first English edition</b> like the original French has regular anti-Catholic and anti-Jewish undertones throughout highlighting cultural superstitions and marking the differences between Christianity and other religious views.</p><p>Item number: #14946</p><p>Price: $1500</p><p>AVRIL Philippe</p><p><b><i>Travels into divers parts of Europe and Asia: undertaken by the French King's order to discover a new way by land into China. Containing many curious remarks in natural philosophy geography hydrography and history. Together with a description of Great Tartary and of th different people who inhabit there</i></b></p><p>London : printed for Tim. Goodwin at the Maidenhead over-against St. Dunstan's-Church in Fleetstreet MDCXCIII. 1693. <b>First English edition.</b></p><p><br /></p><p><u>Details</u>: </p><p>· Collation: Complete with all pages</p><p>o 10 191 1; 178 2</p><p>· References: Wing A 4275; ESTC R 16481; De Backer/Sommervogel I 706; Löwendahl 207</p><p>· Language: English</p><p>· Binding: Leather; tight & secure</p><p>· Size: ~6.5in X 4in 16.5cm x 10cm</p><p>· Very rare and desirable</p><p>Our Guarantee:</p><p>Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.</p><p>Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving and we will offer a full refund without reservation!</p><p>14946</p><p>Photos available upon request. </p> for Tim. Goodwin, at the Maidenhead over-against St. Dunstan's-Church in Fleetstreet hardcover
160162363London: Imprinted at London by Ar. Hatfield for I. Norton 1601. Second edition in English. Title page within large historiated woodcut border bearing the royal arms and motto "Honi soit qui mal y pense" the crest of Burghley and the printer's beehive device; several large inital woodcut capitals throughout and genealogical table in rear. 16 364 pp. 1 vols. Small folio. Bound in contemporary paneled calf central gilt lozenge last nine leaves of genealogical tables have contemporary manuscript notes. Upper covers split and pulling away from boards which are nevertheless firmly attached by cords; front free endpaper missing; internally very good. Second edition in English. Title page within large historiated woodcut border bearing the royal arms and motto "Honi soit qui mal y pense" the crest of Burghley and the printer's beehive device; several large inital woodcut capitals throughout and genealogical table in rear. 16 364 pp. 1 vols. Small folio. Second edition in English of a primary source for 15th century European history. Commines has been called "the first critical and philosophical historian since classical times" Oxford Companion to English Literature principally for his shrewd and practical insight into the political realities of his day his psychological insight and his forthright account of the machinations of the politicians he described. His history is divided into 8 books the first six of which deal with the reign of Louis XI; the last two deal with the Italian wars of Charles VIII ending with his death<br/><br/>Thomas Danett's English translation was first published in 1596. In his dedication to Lord Burghley dated 1 Nov. 1596 Danett states that thirty years before he presented Lord Burghley and "the late Earle of Leicester my Lord" his 'historie of Commines rudely translated into our vulgar toong' and that he later revised and enlarged his translation at the request of Sir Christopher Hatton. According to the DNB Danett fl. 1566-1601 was also the author of the following works: "1. The Description of the Low Countreys and of the Prouinces thereof gathered into an Epitome out of the Historie of Lodouico Guicchardini' London 1593 dedicated to Lord Burghley. 2. A Continuation of the Historie of France from the death of Charles the Eight where Comines endeth till the death of Henry the Second 1559 collected by Thomas Danett gentleman' London 1600 dedicated to Lord Buckhurst. ." STC 5603 Imprinted at London by Ar. Hatfield for I. Norton unknown books
160162363London: Imprinted at London by Ar. Hatfield for I. Norton 1601. Second edition in English. Title page within large historiated woodcut border bearing the royal arms and motto "Honi soit qui mal y pense" the crest of Burghley and the printer's beehive device; several large inital woodcut capitals throughout and genealogical table in rear. 16 364 pp. 1 vols. Small folio. Bound in contemporary paneled calf central gilt lozenge last nine leaves of genealogical tables have contemporary manuscript notes. Upper covers split and pulling away from boards which are nevertheless firmly attached by cords; front free endpaper missing; internally very good. Second edition in English. Title page within large historiated woodcut border bearing the royal arms and motto "Honi soit qui mal y pense" the crest of Burghley and the printer's beehive device; several large inital woodcut capitals throughout and genealogical table in rear. 16 364 pp. 1 vols. Small folio. Second edition in English of a primary source for 15th century European history. Commines has been called "the first critical and philosophical historian since classical times" Oxford Companion to English Literature principally for his shrewd and practical insight into the political realities of his day his psychological insight and his forthright account of the machinations of the politicians he described. His history is divided into 8 books the first six of which deal with the reign of Louis XI; the last two deal with the Italian wars of Charles VIII ending with his death<br /> <br /> Thomas Danett's English translation was first published in 1596. In his dedication to Lord Burghley dated 1 Nov. 1596 Danett states that thirty years before he presented Lord Burghley and "the late Earle of Leicester my Lord" his 'historie of Commines rudely translated into our vulgar toong' and that he later revised and enlarged his translation at the request of Sir Christopher Hatton. According to the DNB Danett fl. 1566-1601 was also the author of the following works: "1. The Description of the Low Countreys and of the Prouinces thereof gathered into an Epitome out of the Historie of Lodouico Guicchardini' London 1593 dedicated to Lord Burghley. 2. A Continuation of the Historie of France from the death of Charles the Eight where Comines endeth till the death of Henry the Second 1559 collected by Thomas Danett gentleman' London 1600 dedicated to Lord Buckhurst. ." STC 5603 Imprinted at London by Ar. Hatfield for I. Norton unknown
1682441Cologne: Pierre Marteau 1682. First edition. Printer’s device on title page head-pieces and initials throughout. In contemporary leather. Spine gilt with five raised bands with red title vignette. Marbled pastedown. Notes in ink by unknown hand on verso of front pastedown from the 19th century. Overall a good copy. First edition. Printer’s device on title page head-pieces and initials throughout. In contemporary leather. Spine gilt with five raised bands with red title vignette. Marbled pastedown. 24 174 In this copy pp. 107–110 bound here second time 6 p. <p><br /> First edition of the earliest book about the Quakers to be published in French a survey and critique of the movement by Philippe Naudé 1654–1729 the French mathematician and Huguenot theologian.<br /> <p><p><br /> Ref.: Sabin 66927.; Smith J.: Bibliotheca Anti-Quakeriana p. 26.; Bibliotheca Furliana 158.<br /> <p>. Pierre Marteau unknown
16311711240004Antverpiae : Officina Plantiniana 1631. Acceptable. Folio. 7 double page engraving 6 single page plates 2 in text gravings. Lacking engraved title piece. 163 pp 15. Lacking final leaf. Contemporary limp vellum. Vellum soiled. Damp staining to margins scattered spotting. This is the French translation made on the original Latin Hugo Obsidio Bredana 1626 . See Maurice Cockle 110 for the English edition and 817 for several other editions. Cockle acknowledges that this is the best contribution made in the 17th century to the seat of Breda both militarily and politically. The siege of Breda lasted 11 months and cost the lives of 5000 inhabitants of the city. The capitulation of the city on June 2 1625 was immortalized by the painting of Velasquez "Las Lanzas o The rendition of Breda". Antverpiae : Officina Plantiniana hardcover
160412541Paris: Chez. Abel Langelier 1604. First edition. Full Calf. Very Good. First edition. Full Calf. The CL. Psalms of David set in French verse some Meditations and Prayers Christian Poems. Philippe Desportes 1546-1606 considered by his contemporaries as the greatest living poet ensured the literary transition between Ronsard and Malherbe. Desportes' design was to give the Catholics of France a translation which was the equivalent of that of Marot and Théodore de Bèze for the Reformed. Published for the first time in 1591 numbering sixty the psalms were increased to one hundred in 1598 and finally to one hundred and fifty in 1603. Title-frontispiece signed Thomas de Leu. With bookplate of Charles Carroll Alberton a Methodist Episcopal minister. Chipping gently bumped corners showing boards evenly toned slight loss to upper right text block normal aging else tight bright and unmarred. 12mo 2-287; 23; 27pp. illus 3 parts in 1 vol. Contemporary binding in mottled calf with gilt framing restorations on the hinges some rubbing on the covers. Ex-libris pasted on fep. Chez. Abel Langelier unknown
164561075Paris Elzevir 1645. 12mo. In contemporary full vellum with yapp edges. Small paper-label to upper part of spine. Previous owner's name in contemporary hand to front free end-paper. Light wear to extremities but an overall nice and clean copy. 40 539 pp. The two parts in continuous pagination. <br/><br/><em>Second Elzevir-edition the first being from 1641 of Philippe de Béthune’s famous and influential political treatise or manual which summarized in an easy accessible form most of the early 17th century political ideas. It was published a total of 5 times between 1632 and 1665. "Béthune's treatise was the work of a man at the end of his career who had served the monarchy at home and abroad through the bumpy years of dynastic transition and who thanks to his longevity had witnessed the crisis of the religious wars as well as France's slow rise from the ashes thereafter. He brought to bear his wide knowledge and experience of French government but also his thorough acquaintance with Rome and Italy and both informed the political ideas he mobilised in his treatise" Reinhardt p. 56 Philippe de Béthune was a prominent figure in French politics during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He served as a diplomat and administrator under Henri III and Henri IV with key roles in diplomatic missions to Scotland Rome and Savoy. Béthune's efforts aimed at securing peace in Italy and resolving conflicts between European powers. He remained influential in diplomatic circles particularly under the guidance of Cardinal Richelieu. Béthune's political career was marked by his dedication to diplomacy and his efforts to navigate complex European relations during a tumultuous period. Willems 1024 "Plus belle mais moins rare que la première parue en 1641".Barbier I 696. </em> hardcover
