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178256686Paris: Knapen & Fils 1782. Engraved frontispiece to each volume and 57 engraved foldout plates. 2 vols. 8vo. Bound in full contemporary speckled tan calf gilt spine with labels in red and green marbled endpapers. Fine. Engraved frontispiece to each volume and 57 engraved foldout plates. 2 vols. 8vo. Abbé Pluche's work -- intended for the instruction of the young -- first appeared in 1732 and was frequently reprinted thereafter. Knapen & Fils unknown books
177170267Madrid:: Pedro Marin 1771. Third edition. old full limp vellum with title in old ms. on spine. Front inner paper hinge broken; cords holding; a clean attractive copy. 8vo. Frontispiece and 27 folded engraved plates. Pedro Marin, hardcover
1758434373Ferrariae : sed prostant Venetiis apud Thomam Bettinelli 1758. Editio omnium novissima. Hardcover. Previous owner's bookplates inside. Poor copies 2 in paper-covered boards. Spines cracked and tearing; spine bands and panel edges dust-dulled stained and rubbed and bumped as with age with some loss. Physical description; 2 volumes #2 & #9 40 cm. Contents; Tomus secundus; tomus nonus. Subjects; Bible History of biblical events. Venetiis apud Thomam Bettinelli. Natalis Alexandri. Sacra facultate Parisiensi Doctoris. Historia ecclesiastica . Veteris Novique Testamenti ab orbe condito. Ferrariae : sed prostant Venetiis apud Thomam Bettinelli hardcover
173273838Paris: Jacques Estienne 1732. 2 vols. Full leather bindings; 40x27 cm. Vol. 1. 122pp. 1656 columns and 100 columns index. Vol. 2. 4pp. 1570 columns and 86 columns index. Vol. 2.; Numerous woodcuts in the text. Text in French / Français. bindings seriously worn and damaged parts of leather missing but binding is still holding strong 1 page bound in the wrong place few pages misnumbered 1 page with tear some pages with stains in rear of both volumes large waterstains worn set Although still good and complete see pictures for a good impression of the condition - Weight of the 2 books is 7.6 kg. Jacques Estienne hardcover
1755107296Paris Savoye 1755 5 vol. relié 5 vol. in-12, veau fauve moucheté, dos à nerfs ornés de fleurons dorés, pièces de titre et de tomaison de maroquin rouge, tranches rouges. La meilleure édition de ce classique, illustrée de 101 gravures hors-texte, dont 2 dépliantes. Composé par un jésuite partisan de Descartes, cet ouvrage didactique contribua à propager en France le goût de la physique. Exemplaire bien complet du cinquième volume "sur les découvertes récentes et pour servir de supplément" aux éditions précédentes. Ensemble très bien conservé dans une agréable reliure de l'époque. Chaque volume porte l'ex-libris manuscrit d'un carme d'Angers.
1755107296Paris Savoye 1755 5 vol. relié 5 vol. in-12, veau fauve moucheté, dos à nerfs ornés de fleurons dorés, pièces de titre et de tomaison de maroquin rouge, tranches rouges. La meilleure édition de ce classique, illustrée de 101 gravures hors-texte, dont 2 dépliantes. Composé par un jésuite partisan de Descartes, cet ouvrage didactique contribua à propager en France le goût de la physique. Exemplaire bien complet du cinquième volume "sur les découvertes récentes et pour servir de supplément" aux éditions précédentes. Ensemble très bien conservé dans une agréable reliure de l'époque. Chaque volume porte l'ex-libris manuscrit d'un carme d'Angers.
1733225512London: Printed for J. Pemberton N. Prevost R. Franklin C. Davis 1733. Second Edition First English Language Translation. Simple modern rebind in full brown crushed morocco gilt spine titles and decorations all edges speckled red top edge stain black plain endpapers. Top stain rubbed mild toning to first and final few pages period inked inscription. Two plates fairly inconsequentially mis-bound. Plate for pt. 1 p. 235 bound at p. 135; plate for pt. 2 p. 170 bound in pt. 1. Inner and outer margins of illustrations inconsequentially shortened in the binding process no loss to plates. Internally very clean and crisp handsomely and tightly bound. An overall fine piece of eighteenth century natural history and philosophy. Illustrated with 21 bound-in copper plates many folding including frontispiece engraved by A. Motte. Octavo. xvi 279; 300 20. Two parts bound in one. 5" x 8" Although Le Spectacle de la Nature was occasionally used as a natural science textbook in its time Pluche's primary purpose in his eight volume work was to encourage young people to be excited and curious about the world around them. As the preface states Pluche writes "with the View of making young Persons sensible what Treasures they possess unenjoyed and to present to their Observation those things that Distance Minuteness or Inattention may have concealed from them" v. Written as a dialogue between four fictional characters the book follows the young Chevalier du Breuil as he visits his friends in the country. During their walks they discuss what they see which in this volume includes insects birds terrestrial animals fishes and plants. The conversations are not too technical; as Pluche says "we have endeavoured to exclude from the work whatever might seem disagreeable; and instead of a methodical Discourse or a Chain of Dissertations that frequently satiate and disgust we have chosen the Style of Dialogue as most natural and proper to engage all sorts of Readers" ix. A delightful mix of a natural history lesson with a lively chat with friends this work welcomes you into wonder crafting a lens of curiosity through which to see the world right outside your door. <br /> <br /> <br /> Kennedy Dictionary of Anonymous and Pseudonymous English Literature 340. Printed for J. Pemberton, N. Prevost, R. Franklin, C. Davis unknown
1776LTH26-I-4Lichfield: John Jackson 1776. Leather. Fair. 10.5" by 8.5". None. The very scarce privately issued first edition of Francis Noel Clarke Mundy's poem Needwood Forest. The text finishes on page 48 though this seems to have always been the case for this printing. This appears to be an alternate and unrecorded printing of the first edition. A slight mystery. In verse with other poems in reply by Anna Seward Erasmus Darwin and others. Francis Noel Clarke Mundy 1739 1815 was a poet who published with Anna Seward and Erasmus Darwin. His most noted work was written to defend Needwood Forest which was enclosed at the beginning of the 19th century. In a contemporary calf binding. Externally rather worn with rubbing marks and slight loss to the extremities. Rear joint has failed and board is detached; front joint is tender and held by one cord only. Internally generally firmly bound although strained in places. Pages are bright though with some foxing to the first and last few pages. Fair John Jackson hardcover
174520956<p><b>1745 Regnault Physics Experiments Science Medicine Cardiology Rockets Astronomy</b></p><p>Noel Regnault was an 18th-century French scientist who was best-remembered for his book '<i>Les Entretiens Physiques'</i>. This book which proved to be quite popular through the first half of the 18th-century was a collection of scientific discussions on physics experiments – experiments on motion hydrostatics physical studies of the earth behaviors of liquids and many other studies.</p><p>Item number: #20956</p><p>Price: $599</p><p>REGNAULT Noel</p><p><b><i>Les Entretiens Physiques D'Ariste Et D'Eudoxe Ou Physique Nouvelle En Dialogues : Qui renferme preÌciseÌment ce qui s'est deÌcouvert de plus curieux & de plus utile dans la Nature</i></b></p><p>Paris: chez Jean-Thomas Herissant 1745.</p><p><br /></p><p><u>Details</u>:</p><p>· Collation: Complete with all pages; </p><p>o Vol. I – xxiii 1 414 6</p><p> 31 plates</p><p>o Vol. II – 2 ix i.e. iv 452</p><p> 20 plates</p><p>· Language: French</p><p>· Binding: Leather; tight and secure</p><p>· Size: ~6.75in X 4in 17cm x 10cm</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>20956</p><p>Photos available upon request. </p> Jean-Thomas Herissant hardcover
174424289Haye: Jean Neaulme 1744. Fourth edition revised and corrected. 12mo pp. iv xxxv 516; ii 495. With an engraved frontispiece and 23 full page engraved plates of solar symbols and figures. Bound in contemporary full French calf spines gilt in compartments little rubbed but a very good tight set. A little light marginal water marks. See for the first edition. Cioranescu 50658; Sander 1579; Dorbon 3689; Houzeau-Lancaster I 645; DSB XI 44; Caillet 8755. Rare the OCLC locates just two copies one in the US. EYM EMW. A discussion on the mythology and influence of celestial bodies. A French writer Pluche 1688-1761 was a classical professor at Reims before taking Holy Orders and becoming director of the college at Clarement. His opinions forced him to leave the college and he settled in France where he made his reputation with his popular work "Spectacle de al Nature" 1732 in nine volumes. It was translated into 9 languages and was popular in England. The present work was first issued in 1735. This Catholic apologist offers a extended discussion of Newtonianism and the conformity of modern science to the teachings of Genesis. "In his Histoire Pluche restated his opposition to the cosmologies proposed by the physicists-whom he termed `romans philosophiques'-- and sought to display the excellence of the physics of Moses which supposedly conforms to the teachings of both `history and experimental physics. He also attemped to demonstrate that monotheism preceded polytheism." Dic. of Scientific Biog. XI pp. 42-44. Jean Neaulme unknown books
1741LRB73Chez Henry Thomas Commercy 1741 in-folio, 522 + 460 pp., reliures plein veau d'époque, dos ornés à six nerfs, tranches jaspées, coiffes et coins abimés
1741LRB73Commercy: Chez Henry Thomas 1741 CHOMEL Noël MARRET J. - Dictionnaire oeconomique contenant divers moyens d'augmenter son bien et de conserver sa santé . Commercy Chez Henry Thomas 1741 . in-folio 522 460 pp. reliures plein veau d'époque dos ornés à six nerfs tranches jaspées coiffes et coins abimés. Les 2 volumes. Sans les suppléments. Couverture rigide. Satisfaisant. Chez Henry Thomas hardcover
1749J74926London: R. Francklin C. Davis and 4-5 others 7th edition Vol.1-4 2nd edition Vol.5-7. 1750 1749. Hardcover. Good. Copperplates 189 of 198 required in this edition Vol.3 lacks 9 folding plates - each volume has a frontis by A. Motte or R. Parr mostly folding plates by various artists. Seven Volumes 12mo 175x110mm brown roan on 5 raised bands 3 front boards re-attached spines starting to split on 2 other vols leather scuffed. Frontis xxiv 323pp 12pp index 4pp C. Davis publisher's list; Vol.2 Frontis viii 312pp with index 4pp Davis booklist; Vol.3 Frontis xviii 366pp with index; Vol.4 Frontis Title dedication to Sir Hans Sloan 356pp 10pp index; Vol.5 Frontis Title contents 329pp; Vol.6 Frontis Title contents xxxii explanation of plates 308pp 4pp book list; Vol.7 Frontis Title contents 323pp. Coolated complte except for 9 folding plates lacking from Vol.3. Bindings delicate Vol.2 with lower margin wormholes for about 90 pages but hardly affecting any printed areas. Contents generally crisp and clean with no loose pages no annotations or ownership no marks of damp. A few wrong folds to plates but all tight clean and no tears. A profusely illustrated set of 7 volumes of this comprehensive work covering a wide variety of educational subjects. Fifth edition of the English version translated from French by Samuel Humphreys 1698-1738. Starting with natural history they deal with various sciences and include much on trades in final two volumes ESTC N24037. R. Francklin, C. Davis, and 4-5 others 7th edition (Vol.1-4), 2nd edition (Vol.5-7). hardcover
173768BB1737. 3ième éd. revûe et corrigé. 4 vol. Paris Damonneville 1737. 38 Fig. auf 31 Taf. 1 Bl. XIX 2 Bl. III 385 S. XXVIII. - Fig. 39-65 auf 20 z.T. gefalt. Taf. III 417 S. XXXVI. - Fig. 57-89 auf 23 Taf. III 376 S. XXIV. - Fig. 3-39 auf 35 Taf. II 421 S. XXIV. Original-Lederbände mit aufwendiger Rückenvergoldung berieben/Bd. IV mit kleinerer Fehlstelle und marmorierten Vorsatzblättern. Selten. - Jöchers VI 1580; Poggendorff II 588. - Regnault 1683-1762 war Jesuit und Professor der Physik am Collège Louis-le-Grand in Paris vgl. Jöchers/Poggendorff. Die zahlr. Kupferstiche stellen zumeist physikalische Experimente sowie astronomische Abläufe dar. - Zweite Tafel des 1. Bandes herausgelöst aber vorhanden. Titelblätter jeweils mit Besitzvermerk von alter Hand. Buchblöcke sauber und sehr gut erhalten. unknown
17320259111732. Book. Near Fine. Leather. Early edition. 309pgs 330pgs. Full Wine Red Morocco Leather. Bound by Chambolle-Duru 1868 as indicated on bottom border of the front pastedown. . Neat bookplate on marbled endpapers. Five raised bands on the spine with decorative gilt and lettering dated 1732 on the lower spine. Silk ribbon marker. A touch of rubbing on the upper edges of the front hinges otherwise the bindings are beautifully preserved.The dialogue mixing both moral reflection and irony serves as a frame for a series of fables and descriptive portraits. The short comic tales and anecdotes are at first glance merely amusing but behind their light tone verbal fantasy and amusing portraits lie profound moral political and religious reflections. Size: Small Octavo. Hardcover
177135876Paris 1771. Vols. 1-7 of 10 total. Bound in half leather and marbled boards. Ex-seminary library books. Old paper label on spine stamp on title page light mariginal stains to a few pages but otherwise a clean tight set in good condition. Text in Latin. A classic work by a 17th-century French Jesuit theologian. This is a set of Vols 1-7 only LACKING vols. 8-10. unknown
174822766<p><strong>1748 Astrology Cosmogony Occult Pagan Egyptian Mythology Illustrated Pluche 2v</strong></p><p><em>'The History of the Sky' </em>by Noel Antoine Pluche is one of the most important and well-known treatises on astronomy and cosmology. This rare edition published by Estienne is illustrated with 24 full-page engravings by J. P. le Bas. These images depict mythological beings and creatures sculptures and art of ancient Egyptian gods and other important historical esoteric and pagan symbols.</p><p>In this work Pluche "restated his opposition to the cosmologies proposed by physicists. He also attempted to demonstrate that monotheism preceded polytheism." DSB.</p><p>Item number: #22766</p><p>Price: $750</p><p>PLUCHE Noel Antoine</p><p><strong><em>Histoire du ciel consideÌreÌ selon les ideÌes des poeÌtes des philosophes et de Moïse : ouÌ€ l'on fait voir : 1° l'origine du ciel poeÌtique 2° la meÌprise des philosophes sur la fabrique du ciel et de la terre 3°̊ la conformiteÌ de l'expeÌrience avec la seule physique de Moïse .</em></strong></p><p>Paris : Chez la Veuve Estienne 1748.</p><p><u>Details</u>:</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Vol. I – xxxvii 3 518 2</p><p> <!--endif-->26 plates</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Vol. II – 4 515 1</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Language: French</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Binding: Leather; tight and secure</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Size: ~6.75in X 4in 17cm x 10cm</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>22766</p><p>Photos available upoon request.</p> Veuve Estienne hardcover
175724779<p><strong>1757 Astrology Cosmogony Occult Pagan Egyptian Mythology Illustrated Pluche 2v</strong></p><p><em>'The History of the Sky' </em>by Noel Antoine Pluche is one of the most important and well-known treatises on astronomy and cosmology. This rare edition published by Estienne is illustrated with 24 full-page engravings by J. P. le Bas. These images depict mythological beings and creatures sculptures and art of ancient Egyptian gods and other important historical esoteric and pagan symbols.</p><p>In this work Pluche "restated his opposition to the cosmologies proposed by physicists. He also attempted to demonstrate that monotheism preceded polytheism." DSB.</p><p>Item number: #24779</p><p>Price: $750</p><p>PLUCHE Noel Antoine</p><p><strong><em>Histoire du ciel ou l'on recherche l'origine de l'idolatrie et les meÌprises de la philosophie</em></strong></p><p>Paris: Chez la Veuve Estienne 1757.</p><p><u>Details</u>:</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Vol. I – xxxvii 3 518 2</p><p> <!--endif-->26 engraved plates including engraved frontispiece</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Vol. II – 2 515 1</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Language: French</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Binding: Leather; tight and secure</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Size: ~6.75in X 4in 17cm x 10cm</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>24779</p><p>Photos available upon request.</p> la Veuve Estienne hardcover
174827362<p><strong>1748 Astrology Cosmogony Occult Pagan Egyptian Mythology Illustrated Pluche 2v</strong></p><p><em>'The History of the Sky' </em>by Noel Antoine Pluche is one of the most important and well-known treatises on astronomy and cosmology. This rare edition published by Estienne is illustrated with 24 full-page engravings by J. P. le Bas. These images depict mythological beings and creatures sculptures and art of ancient Egyptian gods and other important historical esoteric and pagan symbols.</p><p>In this work Pluche "restated his opposition to the cosmologies proposed by physicists. He also attempted to demonstrate that monotheism preceded polytheism." DSB.</p><p>Item number: #27362</p><p>Price: $750</p><p>PLUCHE Noel Antoine</p><p><strong><em>Histoire du ciel consideÌreÌ selon les ideÌes des poeÌtes des philosophes et de Moïse : ouÌ€ l'on fait voir : 1° l'origine du ciel poeÌtique 2° la meÌprise des philosophes sur la fabrique du ciel et de la terre 3°̊ la conformiteÌ de l'expeÌrience avec la seule physique de Moïse .</em></strong></p><p>Paris : Chez la Veuve Estienne 1748.</p><p><u>Details</u>:</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Vol. I – xxxvii 3 518 2</p><p><!--endif-->26 plates including frontispiece</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Vol. II – 4 515 1</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Language: French</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Binding: Leather; tight and secure</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Size: ~7in X 4.25in 17.5cm x 10.5cm</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><u>Photos available upon request. </u></p> Veuve Estienne hardcover
1787206102Rome.: Sumptibus Natalis Barbielline. Bibliopolae in fore Pafquini. 1787. Editio Secunda. Vellum over boards. Hardcover. . Fine copy. . Octavo. . Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Sutro Library book plate. Sumptibus Natalis Barbielline. Bibliopolae in fore Pafquini. hardcover
17544395Chez Les Frères Estienne / Chez La Veuve Estienne & Fils 10,5 x 17,5 Paris 1754 Huit tomes en neuf volumes in-12, 1752-1755, reliure plein veau raciné de l'époque, dos à cinq nerfs ornés de petits fers et de motifs floraux dorés, pièces de titre et de tomaison de maroquin rouge, titres dorés, tranches rouges, pages de garde à la coquille, 9 frontispices et 203 gravures dont 166 dépliantes. Volume I. 1754, Ce qui regarde les animaux et les plantes, xxiv-561-[3] pp., 25 gravures (insectes et oiseaux). Volume II, 1752, Ce qui regarde les dehors et l'intérieur de la terre, xxiv-468 pp., 36 gravures (plantes, jardins). Volume III, 1753, Ce qui regarde les dehors et l'intérieur de la terre, 576 pp., 31 gravures (plantes, bateaux, poissons). Volume IV, 1755, Ce qui regarde le ciel et les liaisons des différentes parties de l'univers avec les besoins de l'homme, 621-[1] pp., 28 gravures (nombreuses cartes). Volume V, 1755, Ce qui regarde l'homme considéré en lui-même, 565-[3] pp., 20 gravures (mathématiques, machines). Volume VI, 1755, Ce qui regarde l'homme en société, 601-[2] pp., 30 gravures (métiers) . Volume VII, 1755, Ce qui regarde l'homme en société, 555-[5] pp., 33 gravures (typographies, métiers). Volume VIII.-1 et 2, 1755. Ce qui regarde l'homme en société avec Dieu, 436-[2] et 388-[3] pp. "Le spectacle de la nature" a été un best-seller du XVIIIe siècle. Notons seulement sa pédagogie : chaque thématique, illustrée par des gravures concrètes, est développée (cf. Préface) sous la forme de dialogues entre "un jeune homme de qualité" (le chevalier du Breuil), et "un gentilhomme" (le comte de Jouval) ami de son père, chez qui il se trouve en vacances à la campagne, qu'enrichissent les interventions de la comtesse et du curé-prieur du lieu. Coiffes supérieures arrachées aux tomes 1 et 8-1, fragile au tome 3, coiffes inférieures arrachées au tome 1 et 8-2, mors fendus aux tomes 1 et 8-2, coins corrects ou légèrement émoussés, trou de vers apparent au dos du tome 8-2, petit manque de papier en coin de la page 203 du tome 1, bon intérieur. Assez bon ensemble. (EvB25) PHOTOS NUMERIQUES DISPONIBLES PAR EMAIL SUR SIMPLE DEMANDE-DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPS MAY BE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST Livre
17544395Chez Les Frères Estienne / Chez La Veuve Estienne & Fils 10,5 x 17,5 Paris 1754 Huit tomes en neuf volumes in-12, 1752-1755, reliure plein veau raciné de l'époque, dos à cinq nerfs ornés de petits fers et de motifs floraux dorés, pièces de titre et de tomaison de maroquin rouge, titres dorés, tranches rouges, pages de garde à la coquille, 9 frontispices et 203 gravures dont 166 dépliantes. Volume I. 1754, Ce qui regarde les animaux et les plantes, xxiv-561-[3] pp., 25 gravures (insectes et oiseaux). Volume II, 1752, Ce qui regarde les dehors et l'intérieur de la terre, xxiv-468 pp., 36 gravures (plantes, jardins). Volume III, 1753, Ce qui regarde les dehors et l'intérieur de la terre, 576 pp., 31 gravures (plantes, bateaux, poissons). Volume IV, 1755, Ce qui regarde le ciel et les liaisons des différentes parties de l'univers avec les besoins de l'homme, 621-[1] pp., 28 gravures (nombreuses cartes). Volume V, 1755, Ce qui regarde l'homme considéré en lui-même, 565-[3] pp., 20 gravures (mathématiques, machines). Volume VI, 1755, Ce qui regarde l'homme en société, 601-[2] pp., 30 gravures (métiers) . Volume VII, 1755, Ce qui regarde l'homme en société, 555-[5] pp., 33 gravures (typographies, métiers). Volume VIII.-1 et 2, 1755. Ce qui regarde l'homme en société avec Dieu, 436-[2] et 388-[3] pp. "Le spectacle de la nature" a été un best-seller du XVIIIe siècle. Notons seulement sa pédagogie : chaque thématique, illustrée par des gravures concrètes, est développée (cf. Préface) sous la forme de dialogues entre "un jeune homme de qualité" (le chevalier du Breuil), et "un gentilhomme" (le comte de Jouval) ami de son père, chez qui il se trouve en vacances à la campagne, qu'enrichissent les interventions de la comtesse et du curé-prieur du lieu. Coiffes supérieures arrachées aux tomes 1 et 8-1, fragile au tome 3, coiffes inférieures arrachées au tome 1 et 8-2, mors fendus aux tomes 1 et 8-2, coins corrects ou légèrement émoussés, trou de vers apparent au dos du tome 8-2, petit manque de papier en coin de la page 203 du tome 1, bon intérieur. Assez bon ensemble. (EvB25) PHOTOS NUMERIQUES DISPONIBLES PAR EMAIL SUR SIMPLE DEMANDE-DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPS MAY BE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST Livre
1740032040London: For J. Osborne 1740. First Edition in Engllish. Octavo. In two volumes translated from the French edition by J.B. De Freval. Volume I x 2 288 pages 8 pp. index and Volume II 312 pages 8 index with 25 engraved plates mounted as issued including a frontispiece to each volume. The plates are from the original French edition of 1739 cut around the plate mark and pasted to 8vo leaves for this edition as required in the directions to the bookbinder printed in Volume I. The first volume is based on Warburton's studies of Egyptian hieroglyphs and gives a history of the gods after whom the planets are named as well as a general treatise on mythology; the second volume contains a chronological analysis of the philosophical theories of the creation of the worlds. There was a 1741 edition lacking the original plates. Abbe Pluche 1688-1761 enjoyed a brilliant scholastic career though he was persecuted for his views as a young priest. He was the tutor to Lord Stafford's son; he eventually returned to Paris and continued his career as a scholar and teacher. Bound in contemporary calf boards double ruled in gilt black morocco spine labels gilt boards reattached a bit of cosmetics to corners and spine ends early owner's book plate and embossed stamp of a later owner with his name and date as well only a couple of plates with toning or foxing. A very good set. . For J. Osborne unknown
17862697Paris Didot l'aîné 1786 2 Paris, Didot l'Aîné, 1786. 2 volumes petit in-12, maroquin vert, dos lisses ornés, triple filet doré encadrant les plats, tranches dorées.
179015520Neowedae ad Rhenum [Neuwied], apud Societatem Typographycam, 1790 [puis :] Neowedae ad Rhenum [Neuwied], apud Societatem Typographycam, 1790 [puis :] A Neuwied sur le Rhin, chez la Société Typographique, 1790. 3 textes reliés en 4 vol. au format in-8 (209 x 123 mm) de 1 frontispice gravé n.fol., xxxii - 389 pp. ; 2 ff. n.fol. et 460 pp. ; 2 ff. n.fol. et 456 pp. ; 29 pp. et 1 f. n.fol. ; 2 ff. n.fol., 16 pp. ; 78 pp., 1 f. n.fol. et 1 f. bl. et [64] planches hors-texte gravées. Reliures uniformes de l'époque de demi-basane brune, dos lisses ornés de doubles filets dorés, roulettes dorées, filets en pointillés verticaux dorés, pièces de titre de maroquin havane, pièces de tomaison de maroquin émeraude, titre doré, tomaison dorée.