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175746402091A Paris, Imprimés pour les curieux, 1757 ; in-4, plein veau blond, encadrement de filets dor., dos lisse avec décor doré, tranches rouges. (Reliure de l’époque) VIII pp., 269 pp., (1 p.) - Frontispice et 29 planches hors-texte.Superbe édition illustrée, la première de ce format, la première aussi à donner, en face de la version d’Amyot, la nouvelle traduction, dite anonyme sur le titre, et qui est d’Antoine LECAMUS, un médecin né à Paris en 1722, mort en 1772. Pour se distraire de ses travaux de médecine, il a publié dans sa jeunesse quelques variétés littéraires, des poèmes, des allégories. Lecamus devint célèbre pour avoir rédigé les notices médicales du Journal Oeconomique de 1753 à 1765, puis comme régent de la Faculté de médecine de Paris.Toutes les pages de cette édition sont dans un encadrement typographique. L’illustration comprend 1 frontispice de Coypel, les 29 planches du Régent retouchées et entourées de magnifiques cadres avec sujets divers, 1 fleuron de titre, 8 grandes vignettes en-tête et 8 culs-de-lampe par Cochin, le tout gravé par Audran et Fokke. La célèbre figure des “petits pieds”, différente de celle de l’originale est ici placée p. 162. - Cohen 653.Très bel exemplaire en veau blond de l’époque.
171846404984S. l. [Paris, Quillau], 1718 ; petit in-8, plein maroquin rouge, large encadrement d’une triple série de filets avec dentelles fleurdelisées, dos lisse orné de faux-nerfs et ornements dorés, dentelle intérieure dorée, doublé et gardes de tabis bleu, tranches dorées. (Reliure de l’époque) 6 ff. n. ch., 164 pp., frontispice et 28 figures hors-texte.PERMIER TIRAGE. Célèbre édition, dite “du Régent”, ornée d’un frontispice par COYPEL et de 28 planches par le Régent PHILIPPE D’ORLÉANS, gravées par AUDRAN, 1 vignette en-tête par Scotin et 6 lettres ornées. TIRAGE À 250 exemplaires.Le Régent avait fait graver les estampes par Benoît Audran, d’après les peintures que le roman de Longus lui avait inspirées en 1714. Il existe une figure supplémentaire dite des petits pieds, attribuée à Caylus, qui ne fait pas partie de ce premier tirage, car elle n’a été gravée qu’en 1728. Elle a été ajoutée à de nombreux exemplaires mais ce n’est pas le cas ici. Cohen 648.Exemplaire relié en maroquin à l’époque. Il est à grandes marges. La marge inférieure du premier feuillet de texte est refaite ; quelques taches. L’exemplaire a figuré sous le n°708 dans le catalogue de la Vente de feu M. L. A. Barbet. Giraud-Badin, 1932.
193775939Paris Gonin 1937 1 vol. relié petit in-8, plein box chair, dos lisse orné d'un triple filet doré en séparateur du nom de l'auteur et du titre et également en pied et en tête, plats de soie moirée chair largement bordés de box chair et rehaussé d'un filet doré en encadrement, gardes également de soie moirée chair, doubles gardes de papier moucheté, tranches dorées sur témoins, couvertures et dos conservés, étui bordé (Georges Cretté), non paginé. Premier tirage de cette célèbre illustration de Maillol comprenant 48 bois originaux gravés, plus quelques lettrines, dans la tradition des grands livres à figures du XVIe siècle. Avec une remarquable économie de moyens, le sculpteur célèbre en une ligne pure la grâce juvénile des amants, tandis que la traduction de Courier, revue sur celle d'Amyot, restitue toute la poésie et la fraîcheur de ce délicieux roman d'apprentissage. Un des 25 exemplaires de tête numérotés sur Chine, tirage hors commerce signé au colophon par l'artiste, enrichi de deux suites (couvertures conservées), l'une en sanguine de 51 bois gravés, l'autre en noir de 10 "épreuves rares" où apparaissent les marges de la matrice. Superbe exemplaire, parfaitement relié par Cretté.
193775939Paris Gonin 1937 1 vol. relié petit in-8, plein box chair, dos lisse orné d'un triple filet doré en séparateur du nom de l'auteur et du titre et également en pied et en tête, plats de soie moirée chair largement bordés de box chair et rehaussé d'un filet doré en encadrement, gardes également de soie moirée chair, doubles gardes de papier moucheté, tranches dorées sur témoins, couvertures et dos conservés, étui bordé (Georges Cretté), non paginé. Premier tirage de cette célèbre illustration de Maillol comprenant 48 bois originaux gravés, plus quelques lettrines, dans la tradition des grands livres à figures du XVIe siècle. Avec une remarquable économie de moyens, le sculpteur célèbre en une ligne pure la grâce juvénile des amants, tandis que la traduction de Courier, revue sur celle d'Amyot, restitue toute la poésie et la fraîcheur de ce délicieux roman d'apprentissage. Un des 25 exemplaires de tête numérotés sur Chine, tirage hors commerce signé au colophon par l'artiste, enrichi de deux suites (couvertures conservées), l'une en sanguine de 51 bois gravés, l'autre en noir de 10 "épreuves rares" où apparaissent les marges de la matrice. Superbe exemplaire, parfaitement relié par Cretté.
1933087819N: The Ashendene Press 1933. Traduction de Messie J. Amyot editee et corrigee par Paul-Louis Courier. Text in French. Pp. iviv164last blank printed in red & black text illustrations 4 full page the decorative initials drawn in blue by Graily Hewitt and his assistants printer's mark C in red at colophon; narrow cr. 4to; qr. vellum lettered and ruled in gilt turquoise papered boards with vellum corner-tips circular gilt design by Gwen Raverat at centre of upper board the edges of the paper very slightly chipped; uncut; within patterned papered slipcase which is slightly worn; lower hinge tender a little light foxing; printed by C. H. St. John Hornby The Ashendene Press Chelsea 1933. Edition limited to 310 copies; this being one of 290 copies printed on paper. Franklin pages 242-3. The penultimate book from The Ashendene Press. The wood-engraved illustrations by Gwen Raverat are described by Colin Franklin The Ashendene Press page 243 as 'the only worthwhile original illustrations in an Ashendene book'. The Ashendene Daphnis et Chloe was intended for publication in 1931 but that edition was printed on Japanese vellum and because the sheets were packed before the slow-drying ink had sufficiently hardened all but 10 copies had to be destroyed. The Ashendene Press unknown
1919000387<p><strong>One of the most beautiful books illustrated by Carlègle. With 33 original woodcuts. With two extra suites of illustrations on Japon ancien and on Chine all signed by the artist. No. 2 of 20 numbered and signed copies of the special edition on Japon ancien à la forme. "C'est la meilleure illustration de l'artiste" Carteret. </strong></p><p><strong>Description:</strong> Vellum spine and fore edge with wood veneer covered boards filleted in gilt; flat spine lettered and decorated in gilt. Housed in the original slipcase covered with wood veneer and black leather entry. Bound by Devauchelle signed. Quarto: 27 × 19 cm; pp. 144 1ll. 33 plates on Japan 33 plates on China. Top edge gilt.</p><p><strong>Ref.:</strong> Carteret: iv 242</p><p><strong>Condition:</strong> Slipcase with slightly torn edges otherwise a near fine copy.</p><p><strong>Notes:</strong> Charles Émile Egli born in Aigle in 1877 was a Swiss illustrator and artist. Under the name Carlègle he worked in Paris from 1900 until his death in 1937 for numerous magazines such as Le Rire Gazette du Bon Ton and La Vie Parisienne. From 1908 he began to illustrate books working for publishers such as Georges Briffaut Calmann-Lévy collection "Pour nos enfants" Mornay the Société de Bibliophile the Société Littéraire de France and Léon Pichon. The edition of the "Amours Pastorales" is one of Carlègle's most elaborate works. The total edition consisted of 395 copies of which only copies 1-20 were signed.</p> Léon Pinchon hardcover
51-5816Paris: Tériade Editeur 1961. . Folio. 32.3 x 42cm. Edition of 250 this one without the limitation page. Two volumes in cream board chemises in matching slipcase.Text volume with 78 pages. Plate volume with paper wraps only.Ideal for someone who owns one or more of the lithographs for presentation. Cramer no. 46 Paris: Tériade Editeur, 1961. paperback
1937283036London: Zwemmer 1937. hardcover. fine. Translated out of the Greek by George Thornley. Engravings by Aristide Maillol. Beautifully printed on hand made paper hand pressed deckled edges 212 pages small 8vo full white vellum. London: A. Zwemmer 1937. Limited Edition. A lovely book in fine condition.<br/><br/> Number 103 of only 250 copies signed in pencil by Aristide Maillol.<br/><br/> Zwemmer unknown books
1745018270Paris: Quillau 1745. Book. Very good condition. Hardcover. Early edition. Octavo 8vo. ii 150 pages of text. Contains an engraved title page by Coypel 28 engraved plates by Audran followed by one engraving by le Compte de Caylus. The Caylus engraving is titled "Conclusion du Roman" but is best known as the "petit pieds" plate. Translated by J. Amyot Bishop of Auxerre. The engravings by B. Audran are from designs by Philip Duke of Orleans. Full red morocco binding by Simier is heavily worn on the extremities and hinges where it has been inexperty recolored but this poor attempt at recoloring does not distract from the elegance and beauty of the elaborate gilt-stamped decorations. The front endpaper marbled is detached. The text is clean and unmarked. Early edition with different pagination that the editions that appear on the market. No publisher listed but published by Quillau. Quillau Hardcover
1745018270Paris: Quillau 1745. Book. Very good condition. Hardcover. Early edition. Octavo 8vo. ii 150 pages of text. Contains an engraved title page by Coypel 28 engraved plates by Audran followed by one engraving by le Compte de Caylus. The Caylus engraving is titled "Conclusion du Roman" but is best known as the "petit pieds" plate. Translated by J. Amyot Bishop of Auxerre. The engravings by B. Audran are from designs by Philip Duke of Orleans. Full red morocco binding by Simier is heavily worn on the extremities and hinges where it has been inexperty recolored but this poor attempt at recoloring does not distract from the elegance and beauty of the elaborate gilt-stamped decorations. The front endpaper marbled is detached. The text is clean and unmarked. Early edition with different pagination that the editions that appear on the market. No publisher listed but published by Quillau. Quillau Hardcover books
171823660Paris: Quillau 1718. First printing. Hardcover. Contemporary olive green cloth spine faded to brown. Aeg. Very good. 6 Preface. 164 pages. 16.5 x 10 cm. Limited edition of 250 copies. Engraved frontispiece by B. Audran after A. Coypel 28 plates thirteen are double-paged after Philippe d'Orleans engraved by B. Audran. and with engraved headpiece by J.B. Scotin plus six engraved initials. An attractive copy of the "Regent Edition" so called as it was printed at the expense of Phillipe duc d'Orleans also the latter was Regent for his cousin Louis XV from 1715-1723 illustrated with engravings by Benoit Adran after the Regent's own drawings. Text is based on the celebrated French translation by Jacques Amyot. COHEN-DE RICCI. "Jolie edition tres recherche." GORDON RAY. ART OF THE FRENCH BOOK. "a fixture in the collections of French bibliophiles." Armorial bookplate of the Duke of Albany and small bookplate of T. Hugh Cobb. Spine with raised bands gilt spine label triple gilt cover border panels inner dentelles silked endpapers. Text in French. Quillau hardcover
193766313Paris Philippe Gonin 1937 1 vol. relié in-8, en feuilles, sous couverture rempliée illustrée, chemise et étui de demi-parchemin ivoire, non paginé. Célèbre illustration de Maillol comprenant 48 bois originaux gravés, plus quelques lettrines, dans la tradition des grands livres à figures du XVIe siècle. Avec une remarquable économie de moyens, le sculpteur célèbre en une ligne pure la grâce juvénile des amants, tandis que la traduction de Courier, revue sur celle d'Amyot, restitue toute la poésie et la fraîcheur de ce délicieux roman d'apprentissage. Tirage unique à 500 exemplaires numérotés sur papier Maillol, celui-ci signé par l'artiste et comprenant une suite des gravures en noir (avec deux épreuves supplémentaires sur Chine).
193766313Paris Philippe Gonin 1937 1 vol. relié in-8, en feuilles, sous couverture rempliée illustrée, chemise et étui de demi-parchemin ivoire, non paginé. Célèbre illustration de Maillol comprenant 48 bois originaux gravés, plus quelques lettrines, dans la tradition des grands livres à figures du XVIe siècle. Avec une remarquable économie de moyens, le sculpteur célèbre en une ligne pure la grâce juvénile des amants, tandis que la traduction de Courier, revue sur celle d'Amyot, restitue toute la poésie et la fraîcheur de ce délicieux roman d'apprentissage. Tirage unique à 500 exemplaires numérotés sur papier Maillol, celui-ci signé par l'artiste et comprenant une suite des gravures en noir (avec deux épreuves supplémentaires sur Chine).
174511565Très rare édition contenant outre le frontispice d'après Coypel, les 28 figures (dont 13 doubles) dessinées par Philippe d'Orléans (Régent de France) gravées par Audran. À la fin se trouve la fameuse planche " Les petits pieds" gravée par Caylus. Ex-libris manuscrit du Comte de Moras au dos du frontispice. Le comte de Moras (1718-1771) a été ministre de la Marine sous Louis XV. Les figures de la suite du Régent sont en premier tirage (1718). La suite est bien complète contrairement à l'édition de 1731 qui ne contient que 26 gravures. Plein maroquin rouge, dos long richement orné, pièce de titre maroquin vert, triple filet d'encadrement sur les plats avec fleuron d'angle, dentelle intérieure, tranches dorées. Très bon s. l. s. n. 1745 1 volume in-8°
1933CNJL365Chelsea: The Ashendene Press 1933. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. Raverat Gwendolen; Hewitt Graily. Quarto size 171 pp. one of 290 copies with an ANS by St. John Hornby text in French. Limited edition of 290 copies printed on paper unnumbered plus 20 printed on vellum; laid in are i a short ANS on Shelley House letterhead from St. John Hornby to the original owner of the book thanking him for payment and stating "I too feel sad at the thought that this is practically my last book"; and ii the original order form blank on vellum.<br/><br/>Numerous versions of the story of Daphnis and Chloe have been published and the story continues to enthrall readers. This version the final book published by the Ashendene Press other than their own bibliography is one of the loveliest: the woodcuts by Gwendolen Raverat the marginal notes in red and the initial capitals filled in by hand by Graily Hewitt all form a harmonious whole that pleases the eye and the mind. <br/><br/>The translation of Jacques Amyot published in 1559 was the first vernacular edition and remains widely used. Many of us are familiar with the sad tale of the first printing of this book which had to be destroyed due to the sheets having been packed before the ink had sufficiently dried; deeming the results unworthy of the Press Hornby ordered all but 10 specimen copies to be destroyed and the entire book re-printed.<br/><br/>___DESCRIPTION: Original binding of green paper boards with a vellum back and vellum tips with a gold stamp on the cover being a vignette of Daphnis and Chloe with some lambs encircled with greenery fore- and bottom edges uncut plain endpapers title page in red and black the 26 woodcut illustrations scattered throughout the text text in French red marginal notes throughout blue initials and paragraph indicators printed in Ptolemy type on Batchelor paper; quarto size just over 10" tall pagination: i-iv being the half-title and title pages i-iv being the Editor's Preface 1-162 colophon page. The ANS is on a small sheet approximately 8" by 5" headed "Shelley House / Chelsea Embankment S.W. 3." and has a hand-written note covering the front and about a third of the back dated 1 June 1934 and signed "C St.J Hornby"; the blank order form is printed on vellum is approximately 7.25" by 5" printing in red and black setting forth the prices for the copies on paper 6 guineas and on vellum 40 guineas. The volume is lacking the original slipcase but is housed in a custom drop-back box of gold cloth with a parchment spine gilt lettering and rules on the spine lined with ivory paper.<br/><br/>___CONDITION: The volume could almost be called fine it has a strong square text block solid hinges perfectly straight corners with no rubbing the interior is clean and bright and it is entirely free of prior owner markings; there is some extremely minor edgewear else fine. The ANS has two horizontal original folds else fine; the order form has a few extremely shallow creases else fine; and the custom box has some light offsetting from the green boards on the lining paper else fine.<br/><br/>___CITATION: Ashendene Press Bibliography XXXIX.<br/><br/>___POSTAGE: International customers please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please contact us for details.<br/><br/>___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA ILAB and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have we are here to help. The Ashendene Press hardcover books
193737010Paris: Les frères Gonin 1937. Fine. Les frères Gonin Paris 1937 14 x 21 cm en feuilles sous chemises et étui With 48 original woodcuts by Aristide Maillol printed in 500 numbered copies on Maillol paper. Autograph signature of Aristide Maillol to justification. This copy is complete with its separate suite of 21 original woodcuts. Les frères Gonin unknown
43421[Lausanne], André Gonin, 1942. In-4°, 157p. Reliure muette plein parchemin, avec un dessin original de Barraud au dos, couverture conservée.
1933ASHENDEN016599Ashendene Press London. 1933. First edition. Quarto. pp iv 163. One of 290 copies. 26 wood engravings by Gwendolen Raverat; initials filled in by hand by Graily Hewitt. Translated into French by J. Amyot. Edited and corrected with an Introduction by Paul-Louis Curier. Vellum-backed turquoise boards stamped with gilt vignette. Printed by C.H. St John Hornby in Ptolemy type on Batchelor handmade paper with title and marginal notes printed in red.Fine in very good indeed sturdy patterned board slipcase with a bit of rubbing to the corners. Ashendene Press, London. hardcover
1937193981London: A. Zwemmer 1937. Signed by Aristide Maillol; Numbered 209 of 250. Hardcover. Good Slipcase is worn peeled foxed and smudged with the top open; vellum boards are heavily smudged and darkened; textblock edges are smudged and foxed; interior is super clean; binding is solid. Maillol Aristide. Full white vellum boards with gilt lettering on the spine in a personalized white slipcase that says "for Marion; from Ted 1938." 211 pp. unopened and untrimmed pages; richly illustrated; signature of Maillol in pencil on the final engraved page. Signature page reads "Aristide Maillol engraved with his own hand the wood-cuts which illustrated this book. The text is that of Thornley's translation of 1657 revised and augmented. Philippe Gonin of Paris undertook the achievement of this work and printed it on his hand-press for A. Zwemmer London." Extremely rare. Numbered 209 of 250 numbered signed by Maillol and printed on hand made paper. A. Zwemmer hardcover
193323659Chelsea: Ashendene Press 1933. First edition thus. Hardcover. Orig. vellum-backed green boards white corner tips gilt device front cover. Near fine. 163 pages. 25.5 x 18.5 cm. Limited edition of 310 copies. Printed in red and black in Ptolemy type. Initials hand-colored in blue by Graily Hewitt wood-engravings throughout by Gwen Raverat. HORNBY XXXIX. This edition was initially printed in 1931 the ink used was very slow to dry the sheets packed before the ink dried. When discovered at the binder Hornsby decided to destroy the entire edition. Text in French. Fresh very bright copy. Ashendene Press hardcover
193159005New York: Privately Printed for Rarity Press. As New. 1931. Hardcover. FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - AS NEW THE TEXT BLOCK IS PRISTINE CLEAN UNMARKED AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - - 200 pages. Illustrated by John Austen -- with a bonus offer-- . Privately Printed for Rarity Press hardcover
193737010Les frères Gonin | Paris 1937 | 14 x 21 cm | en feuilles sous chemises et étui
18232Paris Chez Lamy, Libraire - Imprimerie de Monsieur 1787 in 4 (35,5x26) 1 volume reliure demi velin blanc, dos lisse orné de filets noirs et de filets dorés, pièce de titre de cuir marron, VIII et 175 pages, exemplaire exempt de rousseurs. Reliure signée de Vermorel. Ouvrage illustré de 29 planches hors-texte de figures gravées au trait et tirées en bistre (dessinées sur les peintures de M. le Duc d'Orléans, Régent). Premier tirage des gravures des gravures de Martini d'après les dessins de Philippe. Très bel exemplaire, à grandes marges
22594S.l., s.n., 1745 Petit in-4 (marg. 200 x 151 mm.), frontispice, (1)f. de titre, (4)ff., 159 pp., XX pp. (notes de Lancelot). Des rousseurs marginales à plusieurs planches, feuillets de texte exempt de rousseur. Plein maroquin rouge d'époque, dos lisse orné de caissons fleuronés, pièce de titre de maroquin vert, triple filet d'encadrement doré sur les plats, roulette intérieure, tranches dorées. Infimes frottements.
18961912Paris: Societe Des Beaux Arts 1896. First edition. First edition. Limited to 20 Copies 9 for America. This one lettered "B." Large thick quarto. Superb dark green morocco with ornate inlaid morocco decorative covers heavily gilt front and back covers as well as spine. Large ornately gilt inner dentelles with inlaid color oval illustrations matching image on preliminary pages four separate pages one color three tinted; 166pp with superb engravings throughout many whole-page some in tint by Raphael Collin. Printed on thick Japan Vellum with tissue guards throughout. Binding in near fine condition except for the joints at the spine which are worn due to large weight of covers. The front cover quite weakened. In need of small repair to make this a highly desirable item. <br/><br/> Societe Des Beaux Arts hardcover books