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1717246813London: Printed for J. and R. Tonson in the Strand 1717. The Eighth Edition. v i 338 22 index pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Contempoasry calf spine revbacked. Nice copy. The Eighth Edition. v i 338 22 index pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Printed for J. and R. Tonson, in the Strand unknown books
1759131864London: Printed for T. Osborn 1759. 12mo two volumes: pp. i-ii iii-iv v vi vii-viii 1 2-266 267-280: index; i-iv 1 2-260 261-272: index twelve inserted plates with uncredited copper engravings early full calf brown leather spine labels. Second edition in English. The second English translation this one by Laurent Bordelon according to the British Library catalogue of LE DIABLE BOITEUX a classic French fantasy first published in Paris in 1707. Le Sage's novel "imitated in framework and title . DIABLO COJUELO of Guevara 1641." Asmodée the "diable boiteux" is "released by Don Cléophas Zambullo from a bottle in which he has been imprisoned by an astrologer. To divert his benefactor Asmodée lifts the roofs off the houses of Madrid and shows him what is passing within. This provides the author with an opportunity for a satirical picture of the Parisian society of the day in all its perversity." - Harvey and Heseltine eds The Oxford Companion to French Literature p. 201. "Light entertaining material that has served as the ultimate model for many diabolic tours for purposes of satire and amusement." - Bleiler The Guide to Supernatural Fiction 1009. "Less a novel than a sequence of highly entertaining satirical episodes ASMODEUS became the model for numerous narratives in which a demon gives a human being a magical tour of contemporary life and vice." - Barron ed Fantasy Literature 1-45. Bleiler 1978 p. 123. Reginald 08942. Lowndes p. 1343. ESTC N008912. Some offset to upper lower and fore-edge margins of each frontispiece and last leaf of each index caused by interaction of the paper with the leather under the paste-downs some offset from frontispieces on title pages otherwise internally clean and fine throughout. The binding is sound but the calf is quite scuffed and there is cracking peeling and some loss of surface to the spine panels especially that of volume two. An uncommon edition. #131864 Printed for T. Osborn unknown books
1996Embry 171528Editions Michel Lafon 1996. First edition first printing. Owner's gift inscription else fine in fine faintly rubbed dust jacket in mylar cover. Full page color photographs. Inscribed by the author. Editions Michel Lafon, 1996. First edition, first printing. unknown books
1972284843Archon Books 1972. Reprint Edition. Hard Cover. Good binding. A reprint edition copy of Alain de Lille's The Complaint of Nature translated into English by Douglas M. Moffat. Two pages of underlining in pen; previous owner's name on the front endpaper; minimal shelfwear. Dark blue cloth with silver lettering on the spine. A Good copy. Good binding. Archon Books unknown books
197233293Hamden: Archon Books 1972. Hardcover. Very Good. 95pp. Small ink name on front free endpaper else a very good hardback bound in publisher's blue cloth and presumably issued without a jacket. <br/><br/> Archon Books hardcover books
1977299798Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill 1977. hardcover. very good. Illustrated in black and white. 419 pages thick 8vo blue cloth chipped d.w. Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill 1977. A near fine copy in a very good dust wrapper.<br/><br/> Bobbs-Merrill unknown books
1994047333Cambridge Etc.: Cambrdige University Press 1994. Translated by Martin Thom. xxii 378p. b/w illus. plans dj Cambrfdige studies in the history of architecture. Cambrdige University Press unknown books
1994184490Cambridge New York: Cambridge University Press 1994. Hardcover. VG/VG ex-library with labels and stamps on spine block inside front and rear covers and title page verso. Binding is tight. Pages are very clean and clear. Blue cloth boards silver lettering on navy title block along spine; color illustrated dj with mylar cover; xxii 378 pp bw illustrations and maps. Contents include: Introduction: myth or reality -- 1. The bishop in the city -- 2. The Imperial dream -- 3. The Gregorian reform -- 4. Gothic construction -- 5. Men finance and administration -- 6. The churches in the cathedral -- 7. The Gothic palace -- 8. The canonial precinct -- 9. The hotel-Dieu. Includes bibliographical references pages 358-362 and index. Cambridge University Press hardcover books
1992405075Paris: Flammarion 1992. A good to very good copy with minor shelfwear. Folio. 256 pages. Full page color photographs. Original black cloth; pictorial dust jacket. FIRST EDITION. "The most complete guide to the history and pleasures of one of the world's most popular beverages" the publisher. <br/><br/> Flammarion hardcover books
1953JC2776London: Andre Deutsch 1953. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Translated from the French by Brian Connell. 8vo. First edition in English of the authors Naufragé Volontaire 1953. Pink cloth. Fine copy with the bookplate of Douglas Fairbanks Jr. on the front pastedown. In slightly worn dust jacket. Inscribed by the translator Brian Connell to Fairbanks on the front free endpaper: For Douglas: Heaven help us the real one is about you! Brian / Oct. 14 1953. <br/><br/> Andre Deutsch hardcover books
947Philadelphia: F. Bell 1854. . 2 vols. 12mo red cloth covers blindstamped; spine gilt Philadelphia: F. Bell, 1854. hardcover books
1972149636Paris: Films sans Frontieres 1972. Vintage reference photograph from the 1972 film showing actors Romy Schneider and Alain Delon. With the stamp of S.A. Excelsior Films on the verso along with several holograph ink annotations.<br/><br/>Having been ousted from the USSR Leon Trotsky travels through Europe to Mexico where he establishes residence in the 1930s and 1940s hoping to hide from the murderous intentions of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin.<br/><br/>Set in Mexico and shot on location in Mexico and Italy.<br/><br/>10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus with pinholes to the corners. Films sans Frontieres unknown books
1972140380N.p.: Dino De Laurentiis Cinematografica 1972. Vintage studio still photograph from the 1972 film. <br/><br/>Directed by Joseph Losey the historical biopic focuses on the final chapter in Trotsky's life when he was living in exile in Mexico City. Stalin sends quiet meek assassin Frank Jacson to do away with the political dissident. <br/><br/>Set in Mexico shot on location in Italy and Mexico. <br/><br/>8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Dino De Laurentiis Cinematografica unknown books
1972133568London: Dino De Laurentiis Cinematografica 1972. Vintage color still photograph from the UK release of the 1972 co-produced by Italy France and the UK. <br/><br/>8 x 10 inches printed on thin paper in the British style for this period. Near Fine. Dino De Laurentiis Cinematografica unknown books
2000UBOTART00AFVintage 2000. Very Good. Botton Alain de. The Art of Travel. NY: Vintage 2000. 255pp. Illustrated. Bibliography. 8vo. Mass Market. Book condition: Very good with bumped rear bottom corner and faintly rubbed wraps. Vintage paperback books
198664613Cambridge: Spectacular Diseases 1986. First UK edition. 4to. 46 pp. Bumps to two corners else near fine in sewn wrappers. Cover illustration by Denis Mizzi. Translated from the original French by Rosmarie Waldrop and Tod Kabza. Série d’écriture issue number one. Cambridge: Spectacular Diseases, unknown books
198612289United Kingdom: Spectacular Diseases 1986. First edition. Paperback. Fine. 4to. Scarce book of poems with translation into English by Rosmarie Waldrop and Tod Kabza. A fine copy in silk string-tied wrappers. <br/><br/> Spectacular Diseases paperback books
183643718London: Willoughby & Co. 22 Warwick Lane & 26 Smithfield 1836. Embellished with 500 wood engravings after designs by Jean Gigoux. 770 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Contemporary half black polished calf gilt spine marbled edges. Bookseller's ticket: Andrew C. Glover Bookseller Truro. Embellished with 500 wood engravings after designs by Jean Gigoux. 770 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Willoughby & Co., 22, Warwick Lane, & 26, Smithfield unknown books
176658832London: Printed for T. Osborne and others 1766. Third edition of the Smollett translation first published in 1749. 12mo. 4 volumes: xii 312; iv 263; vii 292; viii 276 pp. Illustrated with a copper-engraved frontispiece to each volume and 29 other copper-engraved plates. For his own fiction Smollett "preferred to adapt to his purpose the 'picaresque' method of Le Sage . Smollett's hero like 'Gil Blas' recounts a life of varied adventures which he experiences in the company of a servant" DNB from a long entry. CBEL II p. 525. Lowndes Vol. II p. 1343: "A translation of great merit . the English author is true to the sense manner and spirit of the original and is often extremely happy in the interchange of particular idioms" quoted from Tytler. A little foxing but a very good copy. Later tan polished calf rubbed especially joints and spine ends gilt marbled endpapers leather labels and gilt rules and ornaments between raised bands on spine aall edges gilt by Zaehnsdorf. #5970. <br/><br/> Printed for T. Osborne [and others] hardcover books
181947996London: Thomas M'Lean; John Bumpus et al. 1819. 3 volumes 8vo 15 hand-colored aquatint plates; bound without the half-titles in later full polished blue calf by Zaehnsdorf double gilt rules on covers gilt-decorated spines in 6 compartments morocco labels in 2 a.e.g.; a very good sound set. With the engraved bookplate in each volume of the meat-packing baron Philip D. Armour Jr. 1832-1901 of Chicago. <br/><br/> Thomas M'Lean; John Bumpus [et al.] unknown books
188144670London: J. C. Nimmo and Bain 1881. Edition limited to 100 copies on laid paper this is copy no. 40 printed at the Ballantyne Press with proof etchings on Whatman paper; 3 vols. 8vo contemporary half brown morocco gilt-decorated spine in 6 compartments gilt-lettered in 2 t.e.g. the others uncut; very minor rubbing else fine and bright. <br/><br/> J. C. Nimmo and Bain unknown books
18245868New York: Printed and Published by H. Durell 1824. 12mo. 3 vols. 316;308;304pp. Each vol. with a copper engraved frontispiece and numerous fine plates each with a tissue guard. Early 20th c. 1/2 burgundy calf over marbled boards dark green & red calf spine labels hinges expertly reinforced. Scarce American edition. AMERICAN IMPRINTS 1824 #16884. Printed and Published by H. Durell hardcover books
18591866London: Henry G. Bohn 1859. Sm. 8vo. xii600pp. Illus. with 34 plates. Cont. red calf over marbled boards edges a bit chipped. Henry G. Bohn hardcover books
1881017624London: J.C. Nimmo and Bain 1881. Book. Very good condition. Hardcover. Early edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Three volume set. Extra-illustrated with a complete series of 100 mounted fine color plates inserted; engraved by J.J. Hubert for the 1795 Parisian edition. Bound by Bayntun in full red morocco with minor shelfwear and rubbing; a.e.g.; several hinges are slightly weakened and the hinges of the 3rd volume have been professionally repaired. Vol. I: lx 13-398 pages. Vol. II: 395. Vol. III: 407 pages. Title continues ".Translated from the French by Tobis Smollett. Preceded by a Biographical and Critical Notice of Le Sage by George Saintsbury. With Twelve original etchings by R. de Los Rios.". J.C. Nimmo and Bain Hardcover books
1809270812London: Longman Hurst 1809. hardcover. fine. Translated from the French of Le Sage by Benjamin Heath Malkin. Illustrated with copper engravings with tissue guards. 4 volumes tall 8vo deckled edges. Bound by Birdsall-Norhtampton full straight grained burgundy morocco inner dentelles decoratively gilt spines. London: Longman Hurst 1809. Fine.<br/><br/> Longman, Hurst unknown books
