[FONTENELLE (Bernard Le Bovier de)].Livre Rare Book
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175239695Paris, Guerin, 1752. In-12 de XXXI-(1)-215-(5) pp., cartonnage souple de papier marbré, pièce de titre en maroquin vert (reliure postérieure).
1695AQ26436London: Printed for R. Bently 1695. 12 152pp. Without initial two blank leaves. Contemporary blind-tooled mottled calf. Lightly rubbed and marked some loss to head of spine. Without pastedowns later armorial bookplate of John Jones of Llanarth Court Monmouthshire to verso of upper board small worm-track to foot of text-block touching text in places. The second English edition translated by poet John Glanvill 1663/4-1735 of Fontenelle's popular cosmographical discourse; an early and significant Enlightenment work and the first example in French of a learned work directed at an educated but non-specialised public. First published in 1686 the book was promptly translated to numerous languages with the first edition in English appearing in 1687. ESTC R212866 Wing F1417. Second edition. 12mo. Printed, for R. Bently unknown
1727D11894Paris: De LImprimerie Royale 1727. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. 4to 249 x 187mm. 26 548 pages. Title with woodcut royal printers device fleur-de-lis three under crown. Folding engraved plate of figures of planes. Contemporary mottled calf gilt marbled endpapers spine gilt in compartments with morocco lettering label ELEMENTS DE LA GEOMETRIE; occasional toning light soiling and minor stains on title light marginal dampstaining mostly in middle of volume wormtrail and dampstaining in blank upper margins toward end few stains in upper margin of plate nothing severe a good book in contemporary binding. Near contemporary ink inscription French surname Baudoin on end-leaf another instance cancelled and No. 17 on title. 1727 first edition of Fontenelles published theories on inifinitesimal calculus plenty in philosophical dialogue. <br/><br/>While Éléments de la Géometrie de lInfini was praised by Alexis Fontaine des Bertins as an inspiration Fontenelles contemporary mathematicians did not consider his book to be a mathematical work. Fontenelles main desire in line with early-Enlightenment ideals was to make science accessible to the layman. His work laid the foundations for such discussion by taking a philosophical approach to the calculus of infinity writing in a novelistic style. For infinity Fontenelle studied the curvatures of the plane curves using the sines of angles of contingence although in practice Fontenelles theories contained many paradoxes. The result was that Fontenelles work was increased and expanded on by his supporters famously by the Jesuit mathematician Louis-Betrand Castel. In addition Fontenelles work was the basis on Fontaines 1731 work on the curvature of plane curves which presented new formulas on infinity and was a highly praised work in the Paris Academy. OCLC locates several institutional copies in the US additionally held in microform. Fontenelles is a classic and fundamental textbook work on geometry from the French Enlightenment-era still containing valuable points. De LImprimerie Royale hardcover
6207P., Librairie Marcel Didier, 1971, 1 vol. in-12 br. de 523 pp.
1687817P20Amsterdam: Abraham Wolfgang 1687. Vellum. Good. 5.5" by 3". None. An early edition of Fontenelle's interesting series of imaginary conversations between notable figures across history and mythology. Complete in three parts with 'Nouveaux Dialogues des Morts' parts I and II and 'Jugement de Pluton' with a continuous pagination and register.An early edition first published in 1683.In French.Register runs as A-O12 P10.Collated complete. Collated from Jisc from a copy held at the University of Bristol Libraries. A series of imaginary conversations between the dead the author pairing together couples for a conversation whether or not they were contemporaries ancient or modern mythological or historical.Some of the conversations included are Diane of Poitiers and Anne Boleyn Dido and Stratonice of Syria Homer and Aesop Sappho and Laura de Sade Charles V and Erasmus Cosimo II de' Medici and Bernice II Plato and Margaret of Scotland Mary Stuart and David Riccio Seneca and Paul Scarron Brutus and Faustina the Younger Helen and Fulvia and more. The conservations vary much in conversation the figures talking about philosophy delicacy oddities of fortunes immortality of the name the comparison of ambition and love madness the power of women the concern for the future vanity and indiscretion freedom and more.By Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle a note figure of the Age of Enlightenment. In a full vellum binding. Externally boards and spines are discoloured as is not uncommon with vellum. Marks to the boards and spines. Boards are a little bowed. Small chip to the front endpaper. Rear endpaper is a little worn. Internally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with a few very occasional spots. Leaf I1 has a small chip. Good Abraham Wolfgang hardcover
200916163Paris, Chez garnier frères, libraires Palais Royal, 1839 ; in 16, 270 pp., demi-cuir noir dos orné . Mouillures - ornés de figures astrononiques.
1785GF264301785 Paris - Mérigot le jeune - 1785 - 1 volume in12 - Reliure d'époque pleine basane mouchetée - Double filet doré sur les plats - tranches rouges - pièces de titre en maroquin rouge - dos lisse - Coupes un peu frottées - Bon exemplaire -
1785GF264291785 Paris - Mérigot le jeune - 1785 - 1 volume in12 - Reliure d'époque pleine basane mouchetée - Double filet doré sur les plats - tranches rouges - pièces de titre en maroquin rouge - dos lisse - Coupes un peu frottées - Deux accrocs avec petits manques au premier plat (frotté) - Bon exemplaire -
192916922London: Nonesuch Press 1929 One of 1200 copies for sale by the Nonesuch Press. Another 400 copies were sold in the United States by Random House. Designed by Francis Meynell and composed by T.W. Hay. The text is taken from the first known edition of Glanvill's translation 1688. . Original full limp parchment with gilt decoration and gilt title on spine. Octavo. With a title-page vignette of astrological symbols printed in red and black. Also with eight headpieces in blue and gray with gold accents all hand-stenciled by T.L. Poulton. Printed in Janson type on Van Gelder paper at the Curwen Press. Minor toning to front cover and to edges. A near-fine copy of a beautiful Nonesuch Press production. In the Nonesuch Century Meynell noted: "Usually a stenciled illustration is printed in black and color is thereafter applied to the key pattern. Here there is no printing at all: the whole decoration is stenciled." Nonesuch Press, unknown
48197A Paris au Palais chez Michel Brunet 1703. 7 feuillets.n.ch. 1 feuillet blanc. 269 pages. 1 feuillet.n.ch. 16x95 Cm. Plein veau brun. Dos à nerfs orné. Coins légèrement émoussés et coiffes un peu frottées. Ouvrage plein de vie dans lequel on trouve une lettre supposée écrite par les vivants aux morts une 'Requête des Morts Désintéressés' adressée à Pluton lui-même et enfin les sardoniques 'Règlements de l'Enfer'. C'est un récit satirique aux mots d'esprit burlesques portant sur des événements politiques et sociaux parfois cachés sous le voile d'évocations historiques. Déchirure réparée sans manque à un feuillet. Bon exemplaire à part quelques très rares rousseurs. A Paris, au Palais, chez Michel Brunet, 1703. unknown
190875656Labbé Marcel 1908 approx.
190013780Partitions sur le Militaria Labbé Marcel 1900 approx.
190014659Eveillard et Jacquot 1900 approx.
191093389Partitions sur Paris Paname Edition universelle 1910 approx.
195228630Les nouvelles éditions | Paris 1952 | 12 x 19 cm | broché
16840,A Paris, Chez Saillant, libraire rue St Jean de Beauvais 1765, xxiv-203 pp., 1 vol. in 12 relié Précédé d'un abrégé de leurs vies & d'un catalogue de leurs ouvrages, avec plusieurs extraits des observations faites par les meilleurs juges sur le caractère particulier de chacun d'eux : ouvrage qui peut servir de supplement à l'édition du Théâtre de Corneille, par M. de Voltaire, & d'introduction à la lecture des chefs-d'uvres tragiques de la scene françoise.cartonnage habillé d'un papier marbré de l'époque, pièce maroquin avec titre doré, dos défraichi avec manque de papier aux coiffes, quelques rousseurs
195228630Paris: Les nouvelles éditions 1952. Fine. Les nouvelles éditions Paris 1952 12 x 19 cm broché First edition of which there were no deluxe copies. Precious autograph inscription by the author to Moïse Kisling mentioning a mutual friend who also inscribed the book to Moïse Kisling. Les nouvelles éditions unknown
1929ST15053iLondon: Nonesuch Press 1929. No. 667 of 1600 copies. 208 x 134 mm. 8 1/8 x 5 1/4". x 138 pp. 1 leaf colophon. Translated by John Glanvill with a prologue by David Garnett. <br/> Publisher's flexible vellum upper cover with gilt astrological design flat spine with vertical titling edges untrimmed and two-thirds of the leaves UNOPENED. In the original slightly worn green paper slipcase printed with gold stars. Eight astrological decorations designed by T. L. Poulton and stencilled at the Curwen Press in blue gray and gold. Front pastedown with neat pencilled signature of M. Slocum Pasadena. Dreyfus 65. ◆A touch of browning to untrimmed edges otherwise a very fine copy virtually unchanged from the day it was issued.<br/> <br/> Described by press founder Francis Meynell as "a little peach of a book" this discussion on the heliocentric universe was one of the significant works of the Enlightenment. First published in 1686 it takes the form of a conversation between a philosopher and a marquise on scientific theories about the cosmos and it was credited for stimulating public interest in astronomy. The playful astrological ornaments and colorful stencils make this fine translation especially charming. Nonesuch Press unknown
1962434931962 Paris. Marius Péraudeau. 1962. 1 plaquette in-12, en feuilles et à toutes marges, sous couverture rempliée bleue parsemée de paillettes et de points blancs et argent. 8 ff.
176959212No Place, No Publisher, 1769. Contemp. boards. Titlelabel with gilt lettering. Light wear along edges and spine-ends. Scattered brownspots.
176625276Paris les Libraires Associés 1766 in-12 plein-veau un volume, reliure plein veau havane moucheté in-douze (binding full calfskin in-12) (17,4 x 10 cm), dos long (spine without raised bands), décoré "or" (gilt decoration), titre frappé "or" (gilt title), pièce de titre sur fond marron-clair avec un filet "or" en encadrement, filet "or" en place des nerfs avec une roulette dentelle "or" de part et d'autre, entre nerfs à fleuron ovale ou alternativement fleuron losange "or" dans un encadrement d'un filet "or" et d'une roulette dentelle "or", manques de cuir aux coiffes (à restaurer), roulettes sur les coupes (fillets on the cuts) avec manque de dorure, tranches jaspées (marbled edges) rouges, orné d'une grande planche dépliante gravée sur cuivre en noir représentant les planètes du Système Solaire (avec Le Soleil - Mercure - Venus - La Terre - Mars - Jupiter - Saturne), 487 pages, 1766 Paris chez les Libraires Associés Editeurs,
172735645La Haye, P. Gosse & J. Neaulme, 1727. Small8vo. Contemporary full calf. Covers with large gilt arms with lions. Gilt back in 6 compartments. A few small nicks to covers. (12),180 pp. Some browning to leaves.
17272790Nouvelle Edition revue & corrigée par l'Aute ur. A la Haye,P.Gosse & J.Neaulme,1727. Cont.fu11 calf. Gi1t ba ck. Coat of arms in gold on both sides. (12),180 pp.
172735645La Haye P. Gosse & J. Neaulme 1727. Small8vo. Contemporary full calf. Covers with large gilt arms with lions. Gilt back in 6 compartments. A few small nicks to covers. 12180 pp. Some browning to leaves. unknown
17272790Nouvelle Edition revue & corrigée par l'Aute ur. A la HayeP.Gosse & J.Neaulme1727. Cont.fu11 calf. Gi1t ba ck. Coat of arms in gold on both sides. 12180 pp. unknown
