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172420955<p><b>1724 Fontenelle ASTRONOMY Plurality of Worlds Dialogues Dead Ancient Philosophy </b></p><p>Bernard de Fontenelle was a 17th-century French scholar most known for his work <i>'Plurality of Worlds'</i>; however his contributions to the scientific community are lasting beyond '<i>Plurality'</i>. One of his notable works was '<i>Dialogues of the Dead'</i> a work that was written as fictional dialogues between ancient and modern philosophers and scholars. Notable figures represented in this work include William Harvey Homer Aesop Socrates Brutus Michel Montaigne Erasmus Descartes Moctezuma and Hernando Cortez. </p><p>This rare 1724 three-volume edition contains his famed '<i>Dialogues'</i> as well as other works such as '<i>Elogues'</i>.</p><p>Item number: #20955</p><p>Price: $750</p><p>FONTENELLE Bernard de</p><p><b><i>Oeuvres diverses de M. de Fontenelle</i></b></p><p>Paris: chez Michel Brunet 1724.</p><p><br /></p><p><u>Details</u>:</p><p>· Collation: Complete with all pages; 3 volumes</p><p>o Vol. I – 10 632 8</p><p> 4 engraved plates</p><p>o Vol. II – 2 549 29</p><p> Engraved frontispiece</p><p>o Vol. III – 6 626 2 </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>20955</p><p>Photos available upon request. </p> Michel Brunet hardcover
1721JC14323London: William and John Innys 1721. Second edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Contemporary marbled paper over boards handsomely rebacked with blindstamped ornament in spine compartments 5 raised bands; 8vo; pp. 16 xxxv 1 464 4 ads. Boards lightly rubbed. A little very faint foxing to first and last few leaves. A lovely copy. <br/><br/> William and John Innys hardcover
1708BB0353London: Printed for Jacob Tonson within Grays-Inn Gate next Grays-Inn 1708. Full Calf. Near Fine. First edition of this translation by John Hughes superseding that of Dryden of Nouveaux dialogues des morts. 8vo; 2 l 2 209 1pp with a finely engraved frontispiece. Bound in contemporary or slightly later 18th-century Cambridge-style paneled calf the spine richly gilt in six compartments divided by raised bands with a red leather lettering piece in the second. The joints very skillfully mended a Near Fine copy pages bright and fresh. ESTC Citation No. T139460. The Dialogues modeled on the dialogues of Lucian unite in conversation figures from antiquity such as Socrates and Aristotle with more recent personages including Erasmus and Montaigne to discuss the literary and philosophical developments of Fontenelle's day. First published anonymously in 1683 Dialogues des morts and Nouveaux dialogues des morts were Fontenelle's first works and ignited his reputation which was consolidated three years later with Entretiens sur la pluralité des mondes through which he popularized Copernicus's heliocentric model of the Universe. To this edition John Hughes contributes both an appreciation and assessment of Fontenelle as well as two dialogues of his own. N. B. With few exceptions always identified we only stock books in exceptional condition. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association and we subscribe to its codes of ethics. Printed for Jacob Tonson, within Grays-Inn Gate next Grays-Inn unknown
003407A Paris: De l'Imprimerie Royale 1727. Hardcover. Very Good. Quarto. xxvi 548pp. First edition. Title-page vignette tailpieces and headpieces Contemporary calf. With one engraved chapter vignette initial and folding plate. <br/> <br/> A Paris: De l'Imprimerie Royale, 1727. hardcover
CA07A-02070Paris: De L'Imprimerie Royale. Collectible - Good. Paris: De L'Imprimerie Royale 1727. 1st edition. Sm 4to Leather Bound. 30548ppfold-out plate4. French. Good book. "Elements of the Geometry of the Infinite." Full leather boards with raised spine bands gilt spine lettering and decorative gilt compartments red-dyed page edges and marbled endpapers. Moderate edgewear. Boards rubbed. Slight dampstaining to the free endpapers and also to the page edges of preliminary and last pages. Pages age toned. With typical period foxing throughout. In polypropylene bag. infinity curves planes calculus geometry mathematics Inquire if you need further information. Paris: De L'Imprimerie Royale hardcover
1728780P8London: E. Curll 1728. Leather. Good Only. 6.5" by 4". None. The second edition of William Gardiner's translation of Fontenelle's important early astronomical work an early work of the Age of the Enlightenment. The second edition of this work translated by William Gardiner.ESTC citation number N25366.A popular early science work on cosmic pluralism a fascinating work on astronomy.This was Fontenelle's most famous work and indeed was one of the first major works of the Age of Enlightenment.Fontenelle is known for his accessible treatment of scientific subjects during the beginnings of the Age of Enlightenment.Bound without the frontispiece and pages 197-200 two leaves of text in total. In a full calf binding. Externally generally smart boards and spine are rubbed. Some bumping to the spine and extremities with a small amount of loss to the head and tail of the spine. Joints are starting. Hinges are weak. Internally firmly bound. Pages are age-toned with some odd spots. Bound without the frontispiece and pages 197-200 two leaves of text in total. Last leaf page 195/196 is torn with some loss. Good Only E. Curll hardcover
17081019128vo full leather calf spine label gilt decoration on spine engraved frontispiece 1 1 209 1 pp. Joints cracked and hinges weak some extremity wear some aging and browning but contents generally bright and clean. Fontenelle 1657-1757 was born in Rouen and was a noted French intellectual that lived almost 100 years. Voltaire described him as having "the most universal mind" of his era. While this work which was first published in 1683 enjoyed a fair amount of success. His sequel "New Dialogues of the Dead" faired even better. This edition is translated by John Hughes. While the OCLC locates a number of copies this edition does not show up all that often at auction and there do not appear to be many copies available. britannica online website.OCLC. Jacob Tonson,
16-3499La Haye De Hondt Pierre 1742-1743. 8vo. Contemporary roan. 2 vols. One vol . with slightly crushed cover and a few pinched pages. 57 folding plates 19.5 x 28cm. OCLC Number:458425098EpiÌ‚tre deÌdicatoire au duc de Bourgogne avertissement du libraire preÌface table des matieÌ€res explication des planches catalogue du libraire t.1 ; avertissement du libraire preÌface table des matieÌ€res index avis au relieur t.2.Page de titre du t.2 : "De l'attaque et de la defense des places par monsieur le MareÌchal de Vauban ; tome second. Contenant un traiteÌ pratique des mines par le mesme et un autre de la guerre en geÌneÌral par un officier de distinction. Nouvelle edition plus correcte que la preÌcedente & enrichie de plusieurs notes nouvelles & instructives."Ornement typographique au titre culs-de-lampe.Sig. a-c8 A-Y8 Z2 ; a4 b8 A-T8 V2.La vie de M. le mareÌchal de Vauban.Description: 2 t. XLVIII-354-2 p. 33-3 f. de pl. gr.s.c. ; XXIII-1bl.-307-1 p. XI f. de pl. gr.s.c. ; in-8 2 vol. In-8 20 x 13 cm 57 planches dépliantes. Pleine basane. Bon état. Défauts aux reliures. La Haye De Hondt Pierre, 1742-1743 unknown
179816723AB1798. 3. corrected and enlarged edition. Berlin Himburg 1798. 18 : 11 cm. 4 leaves 364 pages engraved frontispiece and 11 folded engraved plates. Modern half-calf binding. Describes a fictiv dialogue between an scholary man and a royal lady and her daugther during a nightly walk. A recitation about astronomical knowledge as off Nikolaus Kopernikus Galileo Galilei Johannes Kepler and Rene Descartes. He suspects that also outside of the earth on the stars their are reasonable beings. The plates show stars the moon constelation of stars etc. - At the beginning strongly foxed later only moderate foxing. - Very rare. unknown
174524193<p><strong>1745 </strong><strong>Astronomy Plurality of Worlds Fontenelle Isaac Newton Planet ZODIAC Science</strong></p><p>"<em>And seeing the Earth makes her circle in a year I see the Sun likewise in the space of a year answer successively to the whole circle of the fixed stars which circle is called…the zodiac</em>." </p><p>– Fontenelle Plurality of Worlds</p><p>A rare new and enhanced edition of the "<em>Conversations on the Plurality of Worlds</em>" including "<em>Dialogues of the Dead</em>" by Bernard de Fontenelle. This work was originally in French which was quite rare at the time considering most scientific works were written in Latin. The book is presented as hypothetical conversations between philosophers while gazing at stars. The book discusses the prospects of extraterrestrial life.</p><p>'<em>Plurality of Worlds'</em> is considered Fontenelle's most famous work and is also one of the first major works of the Age of Enlightenment. The work offers explanations of various models of the universe space the heavens and the zodiac through a philosophical lens and entertains the possibilities of extraterrestrial life. The contents were lackluster enough that it drew negative attention from neither the Catholic nor Protestant churches.</p><p>Item number: #24193</p><p>Price: $499</p><p>FONTENELLE Bernard de</p><p><strong><em>Entretiens sur la pluraliteÌ des mondes</em></strong></p><p>A La Haye: Chez Pierre Gosse: 1745.</p><p><u>Details</u>: </p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Collation: Complete with all pages</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->151 1</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Engraved frontispiece plus 1 folding engraving</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Provenance: Handwritten – <em>W. Wilson 1771</em></p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Language: French</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Binding: Leather; tight and secure</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Size: ~6.5in X 4in 16.5cm 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>24193</p><p>Photos available upon request. </p> Pierre Gosse hardcover
1753000010568Glasgow: R. Urie 1753. Later edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 12mo. 3 iv-x 1 2-144 2 pp. Contemporary smooth calf with the spine in six compartments a maroon morocco label lettered in gilt on the spine; all edges decoratively sprinkled. Completing the title page: Wherein are Proved I. That the Oracles were not given out by Daemons; but were invented and supported by the Craft of the Pagan Priests. II. That the Oracles did not cease at the coming of Jesus Christ; but subsisted four hundred Years after it till the entire Abolition of Paganism. Oxford DNB Janet Todd "Behn Aphra Aphara 1640–1689". Translated from the French into English by Aphra Behn. Originally published in English in 1688. This work helped to popularize Copernican science and was also a comparative study of pagan religions especially in late antiquity. The publication of this book was dangerous as it questioned the Anglican and Catholic Church's authority. Moderate rubbing to the joints with two tiny holes exposed; an early owner's name on the first page of the preface. R. Urie hardcover
174469229à La Haye The Hague: Chez Pierre Gosse 1744. Fine. Chez Pierre Gosse à La Haye The Hague 1744 10 x 17 cm relié First edition illustrated with a captioned and unsigned frontispiece and a title vignette bearing the motto on a banderole: Illuminat et foecundat. Title page in red and black. Dutch binding in full brown morocco of the period. Spine with raised bands decorated with compartments tooled in blind. Brown morocco title-label tooled in blind. Some rubbing. Half-title and frontispiece partially detached. Handsome copy. Fontenelle's maxims and thoughts are grouped under different themes: Man happiness on literary matters on different sciences. Chez Pierre Gosse hardcover
12555Paris Roret 1827 268p 16p et 36pp broché traces d'usage bruni - unknown
1684010110A Paris : Chez C. Blageart 1684. Book measures 16x9.5.cm. 82692pp. Signatures A-Yp8-4s Zp4s. Bound in period full calf mottled boards raised bands ornate gilt tooling red leather title label. Calf rubbed wear loss on edges head and tail of spine. Although the binding is worn boards are holding firm. Internally heavy browning to first and last 8 leaves. Pages in good clean condition. A good copy in an attractive period binding. . First Edition. Full Calf. Near Very Good. Small 8vo. A Paris : Chez C. Blageart Hardcover
121614London The Nonesuch Press 1929. . Number 1030 of 1600 limited edition copies printed on Van Gelder paper at the Curwen Press; 8vo 21 x 13.5 cm; numbered in pen to limitation page colour-stencilled decorations by T.L. Poulton; publisher's japanese vellum gilt device to upper cover spine lettered in gilt top-edge gilt others uncut small stain to rear cover housed in the original paper-covered card slipcase printed in gold on a blue-green ground a lovely example; ix 1 138 2pp.<br /> An excellent example of the Nonesuch Press edition of this important Enlightenment work by the French philosopher Bernard de Fontenelle here appearing in English translation with colour-stencilled illustrations by T.L. Poulton.<br /><br />The text popularised the theory of cosmic pluralism derived from Descartes and Copernicus that there are other planets in addition to Earth which could harbour life.<br /> [London], The Nonesuch Press, 1929. hardcover
16666London: printed for Jacob Tonson 1708. First edition of this translation. 8vo title li 209pp 1pp adverts. Engraved frontispiece. This copy lacks both boards amd the preliminary pages are foxed. On the plus side the text block is tightly bound making this suitable as a reading working or binding copy. London: printed for Jacob Tonson, 1708. hardcover
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
102631Amsterdam Aux Depens De la Compagnie 1742. Kl.8° Kupferstich-Fronti. 6 Bl. 537 S. 2 Kupfertaf. eine Falttafel; 4 Bl. 492 S; 2 Bl. 534 S. einiige Vignetten. Ldr. der Zeit goldgeprägt. Deckel berieben u. mit kleinen Fehlstellen Gelenke angebrochen Bd. 2 mit Fleck über 3 Bl. Falttafel mit kleinem Einriss sonst sauber. Bernard Le Bouyer 1 de Fontenelle né le 11 février 1657 à Rouen et mort le 9 janvier 1757 à Paris est un écrivain dramaturge et scientifique français. Text: franz. 010 Amsterdam, Aux Depens De la Compagnie, 1742 unknown
2402RS073<p>ou Recueil des Lois Décrets impériaux Avis du Conseil-dEtat Décisions Ministérielles et Arréts relatifs aux Actes de lEtat civil des Français faits sur le territoire de lEmpire à lEmpire à larmée sur mer et en pays étranger avec la solution des questions que ces textes présentent et des Formules. Second Édition Revue corrigée et augmentée; par A.-D. De La Fontenelle de Vaudoré Procureur-Impérial prés le Tribunal de première instance de larrondissement de La Rochelle .A PARIS Chez Arthus Bertrand Libraire Rue Hautefeuille Nº. 23. 1815.</p>_x000d_<p>In 12.º de 175x125 cm. Com xiv 461 ii págs. Encadernação da época inteira de pele com rótulo e ferros a ouro na lombada. Com corte das folhas e folhas de guarda marmoreadas inclui uma fita em cetim.</p>_x000d_<p>Exemplar com danos na coifa superior sinais de manuseamento nas charneiras e cantos das pastas mancha de humidade nas folhas preliminares e finais furos de bibliofágos no festo das páginas 1 à 25 e rasura coeva na folha de rosto sem afectar a mancha gráfica. Com gralha no número da paginação em vez de 305 tem 25.</p>_x000d_<p>Nas folhas preliminares com numeração romana contém uma carta imprensa do autor a Mr. Henri Bouchard Procurador no Tribunal Imperial de Poitiers e membro da Assembleia Legislativa datada de 1812 prefácio e advertência sobre a segunda edição. Inclui nas páginas finais tabela de títulos partes capítulos secções e parágrafos; e um índice alfabético.</p>_x000d_<p>Armand Désiré de La Fontenelle de Vaudoré Saint-Jouin-de-Milly 1784 - Poitiers 1847 magistrado e historiador francês tendo ingressado na magistratura em 1808 e foi vinculado à corte de Poitiers. No ano seguinte foi nomeado procurador imperial do Tribunal Civil de primeira Instância da Comarca de La Rochelle onde exerceu esta função até 1813 regressando depois à capital da jurisdição Poitiers com o título de Conselheiro da Corte Real que manteve até à morte.</p>_x000d_<p>Foi membro fundador da Sociedade de Antiquários Ocidentais; membro honorário em Poitiers da Sociedade Acadêmica de Antiquários de Morinie; membro não residente da Comissão de Obras Históricas e Científicas e membro correspondente da Academia de Inscrições e Belas Letras.</p>_x000d_<p>EN In duodecimo twelvmo. 17.5x12.5 cm. xiv 461 ii pp. Contemporary full leather binding with label and gilt tools on spine. Marbled edges. Contemporary marbled endpapers. Red satin ribbon marker.</p>_x000d_<p>Copy with damage to the upper spine cap signs of handling on the hinges and corners of the boards damp stain on the preliminary and final pages moth holes in the inner hinge of pages 1 to 25 and coeval ink coverage from a ownership title on the title page without affecting the text area. With na error in the pagination number - instead of 305 it"s 25.</p>_x000d_<p>The preliminary pages with Roman numerals contain a letter from the author to Mr Henri Bouchard Prosecutor at the Imperial Court of Poitiers and member of the Legislative Assembly dated 1812 a preface and a warning about the second edition. The final pages include a table of titles parts chapters sections and paragraphs; and an alphabetical index.</p>_x000d_<p>Armand Désiré de La Fontenelle de Vaudoré Saint-Jouin-de-Milly 1784 - Poitiers 1847 was a French magistrate and historian who entered the judiciary in 1808 and was pointed out to the court of Poitiers. The following year he was appointed imperial prosecutor of the Civil Court of First Instance of the District of La Rochelle where he held this position until 1813 then returned to the capital of the jurisdiction Poitiers with the title of Counsellor of the Royal Court which he held until his death.</p>_x000d_<p>He was a founding member of the Society of Western Antiquaries; an honorary member in Poitiers of the Academic Society of Antiquaries of Morinie; a non-resident member of the Commission of Historical and Scientific Works and a corresponding member of the Academy of Inscriptions and Fine Arts.</p> M-9-F-63 hardcover
174656266Leipzig 1746. Liten 8vo. Noe senere grønt papirbind. Enkel gulldekor på ryggen. Tittelblad trykt i rødt og svart. 12 180 s. Cez Jean Theophile Crull Fransk. unknown
1827CAT000817Paris: Roret 1827. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Original printed wrappers in a later glassine wrapper. Light foxing a few minor stains. List of Roret Manuals before title. 272pp Cagle 251 Vicaire 470 Size: 12mo . Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Cooking Wine & Dining; Inventory No: CAT000817. Roret unknown
1708RW1077London:: Jacob Tonson 1708. 1708. Sm. 8vo. ii l 2 209 1 pp. Original blind- and gilt-stamped calf later gilt-stamped black leather spine label raised bands; rebacked preserving original spine inner joints reinforced with brown cloth tape covers splitting at pp. 62-63 upper cover scratched. Embossed ownership stamps of S. G. Morten heraldic bearing: crowned eagle wings raised. Good. Early edition in English of the author's Nouveaux dialogues des morts. Fontenelle was one of the earliest authors of "popular science" texts. While not much of a researcher himself he found great success expounding the discoveries of his contemporaries in such a way that a broad audience could make sense of them. In his own time his popularity as an author among educated French society was second only to Voltaire and he was in fact "described by Voltaire as having the most universal mind produced by the era of Louis XIV" – Britannica. Fontenelle's Dialogues of the Dead was very popular at the time of its publication and the basic conceit of the book is still employed by authors today. In the work Fontenelle imagines dialogues between great minds of various eras such as the philosophers Socrates and Montaigne or the physicians Erasistratus and William Harvey. This allows the imagined speakers to present their views in a naturalistic way making them much more palatable to lay readers who might have difficulty sloughing through more scholarly works like On the Motion of the Heart and Blood in Animals. ESTC T139460. Jacob Tonson, 1708. hardcover
1728151186Dordregt; Amsterdam: Hendrik Walpot; Isaak Tirion 1728; 1732. First book is a second edition; Ninth edition. Hardcover. Good. 2 vols. in one book: 26 189 498 18 p. 18 cm. Engraved frontispiece and three other plates two of which fold out. Second title in black and red. Leather spine and corners with brown paper boards. Lilt trim on spine. Spine leather cracked corners and edges worn paper scuffed. Ink signature on first title page. First folding plate has hole and is cut off at bottom. Small tear in p. 1. Small ink notation on second folding plate. Ink blots pp. 125-131 in first section. Dutch text. <br/><br/>Two books bound together. Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle 1657 1757 was noted for his accessible treatment of scientific topics during the unfolding of the Age of Enlightenment. Remarkably for his time he died only one month before his 100th birthday. A noted gourmand he attributed his longevity to eating strawberries. Book I in this volume is the second edition of the first Dutch translation of "Entretiens sur la pluralité des mondes." First edition was in 1702. The author engages in a philosophical discussion with laymen in this book about Copernican astronomy and Cartesian physics with the aim of education readers about science. Includes fold-out engraving of the solar system and anoter one showing the surface of the moon. There are also two title poems by Joh. vanden Brouke and A. de Zoete. <br /> <br />John Ray 1627 1705 author of the second book was an English parson-naturalist who published several important works on botany zoology and natural theology. The John Ray Initiative formed in 1997 takes its name from this theologian; the organization exists to promote a Christian understanding of environmental issues. Hendrik Walpot; Isaak Tirion hardcover
1730045352London: J. Tonson 1730. Second edition per title page 1730. Petite volume 6.5 inches tall in full calf leather spine label gilt decorated compartments 2 lxvi 256 pages. Front cover detached covers rubbed with consistent wear to spine text block sound pages clean with a name Elizabeth Anderson neatly written at the top of the title page no other markings. Hard Cover. Fair. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. J. Tonson Hardcover
169819607à Paris: Chez Michel Brunet 1698. Fine. Chez Michel Brunet à Paris 1698 10 x 16.50 cm relié Second edition the first appeared in 1688. Contemporary full speckled calf binding. Raised bands spine handsomely decorated. Tawny title label. A handsome copy. In the quarrel between the Ancients and the Moderns Fontenelle here takes the side of the latter with numerous mockeries and satires against the defenders of the Ancients. Chez Michel Brunet hardcover
