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192721012501New York: The Bennett Libraries Inc 1927. Limited Edition. Leather bound. Near Fine. Tice Clara. No. 89 of 250 special copies octavo size 189 pp. Clara Tice 1888-1973 avante-garde illustrator and artist spent most of her life in New York City; due to her provocative art she was seen as representative of bohemian Greenwich Village. Her fame actually increased when the Society for the Suppression of Vice remember this was 1915 tried to confiscate her art; this naturally drew more attention to her art which was thereafter published in works such as Vanity Fair. Looking at the etchings in this book might cause comment even today; they lavishly celebrate the feminine figure and are rampant with sexual innuendo. <br/><br/>This one of the 250 special edition copies bound in full morocco by Whitman Bennett N.Y. and printed on special deckle-edge Pannekoek paper. The text according to the title page an exact copy of the "Earliest English Text Printed in Holland by Joh. Enschede en Zonen". <br/><br/>___DESCRIPTION: Red leather binding by Whitman Bennett N.Y. with their stamp on the verso of the front free endpaper with two female seated nudes depicted in gilt on the front corners four raised bands on the spine gilt rules decorations and lettering on the spine with "Special Issue" at the tail top edge gilt other edges uncut gilt rules on the turn-ins decorative endpapers limitation statement on the verso of the half-title page two separate title pages for each Part in red and black Part II title page being on page 121 of the book with ten full-colour etchings by Tice each etching with its tissue guard Table of Contents at the end; octavo size 9 1/8" by 6 1/4" pagination: 1-182 Table of Contents 183-189; limited edition this no. 89 of 250 special copies total edition 1000. <br/><br/>___CONDITION: Near fine; the leather binding smooth and supple a strong square text block with solid hinges the text pages clean and bright all of the etchings with their tissue guards present and the book is entirely free of prior owner markings; we are grading near fine due to a few very light marks to the leather on the back board a few pages roughly opened one leaf with a short closed fore-edge tear pp. 173-174 and the black ink on the etchings has powdered slightly; still a near fine example of Tice's outstanding nudes. <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 Bennett Libraries Inc unknown books
1768PLTInVOL99Dublin: Printed for J.Milliken 1768. 1768. 12mo. pp. contemporary sprinkled calf gilt back numbered Vol. XXVI on spine. First Dublin Edition. Voltaire's classic philosophical tale of the noble savage of the New World - a Canadian Huron and his encounters with and impressions of the hypocrisy and corruptness of civilized European society. The work enjoyed immense popularity being widely translated and frequently reprinted and adapted to the stage. cfNCBEL II 101. cfLande S2289. cfSabin 100747. Hardcover. Dublin: Printed for J.Milliken, 1768. Hardcover
175544453Amsterdam (Paris), , 1755. 2 vol. in-12 de (4)-278 pp. et (4)-208 pp., demi-basane fauve à petits coins, dos à nerfs, pièces de titre et de tomaison en maroquin blond et olive, tranches rouges (reliure de l'époque).
388344 volumes in-8 (188 x 117 mm), plein maroquin bordeaux de l'époque, dos lisses richement ornés de compartiments entièrement garnis d'un jeu de filets droits, filets ondulés et fer spécial répété encadré d'un décor rocaille, roulette d'encadrement sur les plats, pièce de titre de maroquin bleu, roulette dorée sur les coupes et les coiffes, tranches dorées, (4), 422 et 2 p. d'errata; (4), 406 et 2 p. d'errata; (4)., 391 et 2 p. d'errata et (4), 282 p. y compris l'errata. S.l. [Genève, Cramer], 1768.
17336451A l'enseigne de la Vérité, Chez Hierosme Print-All, 1733. In-8 de (2)-63 pp.VOLTAIRE. Hérode et Mariamne, tragédie de M. de Voltaire. A Paris, Chez Noel Pissot et chez François Flahault, 1725. In-8 de (20)-95-(5) pp.VOLTAIRE. L'Indiscret, comédie de M. de Voltaire. A Paris, Chez Noel Pissot et chez François Flahault, 1725. In-8 de (2)-59-(1) pp.FAGAN (Barthélemy-Christophe). La Pupille. Représentée pour la première fois le 5 du mois de juillet 1734. A Paris, Chez Chaubert, 1734. In-8 de 62-(2) pp.Ensemble 1 vol. in-8, veau marbré havane, dos orné à nerfs, pièce de titre en maroquin rouge, tranches rouges (reliure de l'époque).
5671sans lieu [Genève], sans nom [Cramer], 1759 - 1763. 2 volumes in-8 de XXXIX, 302p., + [2]ff., XVI, 318p. plein veau marbré brun, dos à nerfs orné de filets et fleurons dorés, pièces de titre et tomaison rouge, coiffes sup. manquantes, mors un peu fendus, tampon répété sur les deux page de titre "L. Derôme". Le titre de la première partie est imprimé en rouge et noir, celui de la seconde partie en noir. Sans l'errata du tome 1er, mais les 3 fautes ont été corrigées.
1793716151793. Philadelphia 1793. 3rd American Edition. Philadelphia 1793. 3rd American Edition. Early American Edition of "One of the Most Influential Books in the Whole History of Criminology" PMM 209 Beccaria Cesare Bonesana Marchese de 1738-1794. Voltaire Arouet Francois-Marie 1694-1778. An Essay on Crimes and Punishments: By the Marquis Beccaria Of Milan. With a Commentary by M. De Voltaire. A New Edition Corrected. Philadelphia: Printed by William Young 1793. x 13-230 pp. 12mo. 6" x 3-1/2". Contemporary sheep lettering piece and gilt fillets to spine. Light rubbing and some minor nicks to boards a few creases to spine joints starting at head moderate rubbing to spine ends and corners which are lightly bumped front free endpaper lacking. Light toning to text light foxing and negligible faint stains to a few leaves early repair to Leaf D6 pp. 43-44 with no loss to text. An attractive copy. $750. Third American edition. First published in Livorno in 1764 as Dei Delitti e Delle Pene this landmark work is to quote Printing and the Mind of Man "one of the most influential books in the whole history of criminology. It is significant because it was the first systematic study of the subject. Infused with the spirit of the Enlightenment its advocacy of crime prevention and the abolition of torture and capital punishment marked a significant advance in criminological thought which had changed little since the Middle Ages. It had a profound influence on the development of criminal law. It was especially influential among American thinkers such as Thomas Jefferson who wished to use Beccaria to reform the system of criminal law Americans inherited from England. The first two American editions were issued Charleston in 1777 and Philadelphia in 1778. Printing and the Mind of Man 209. Sowerby Catalogue of the Library of Thomas Jefferson 2349. Cohen Bibliography of Early American Law 4234. unknown books
1774D7279Geneve 1774. Nouvelle Edition augmentee. Hardcover. Good. Contemporary mottled calf rebacked gilt-stamped ornament direct in spine compartments gilt-stamped lettering in brown and black leather spine label compartments 2 and 4 a.e.g.; complete set of 8 volumes 4to 200 x 256 mm; half-title present in first volume only engraved portrait of Corneille by Watelet after Pierre and 34 plates by various artists after Gravelot. Front board of Volume 1 detached; otherwise all volumes a bit scuffed and chipped along the edges. Sold as is. Cohen-de Ricci 225 this edition; Ray The Art of the French Illustrated Book 17 1764 original edition. <br/><br/> hardcover books
1824COLLECTI010602ILONDON: J. AND H.L. HUNT. ALL VERY GOOD. PUB 1824. HARDCOVER. ISBN: UNATTRIBUTED TRANSLATION AND 60 PAGE PREFACE IN THE FIRST VOLUME. HALF BOUND WITH ATTRACTIVE BLUE CLOTH COVERED BOARDS WITH BLACK ORDEEP BLUE LEATHER SPINE AND FORE-EDGE CORNERS RAISED BANDS WITH GILTSPINE TITLES AND DESIGN AND MARBLE ENDPAPERS. LEATHER EDGES RUBBED WITHMODEST LOSS AND LIGHT EDGE WEAR TO ALL SIX VOLUMES. ALL ARE IN VERY GOODCONDITION. Keywords: FRENCH LITERATURE PHILOSOPHY. J. AND H.L. HUNT hardcover
1761D1402n.p.: n.p. 1761. Hardcover. Very Good. Full calf gilt-stamped lettering in black spine label. Additional shipping charges may apply. <br/><br/> n.p. hardcover
1761D1402n.p.: n.p. 1761. Hardcover. Very Good. Full calf gilt-stamped lettering in black spine label. Additional shipping charges may apply. <br/><br/> n.p. hardcover books
176226380<p><strong>1762 VOLTAIRE Joan of Arc BANNED French Erotic Pucelle D'Orleans Maid of Orleans</strong></p><p><em>"Let us read and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world." </em></p><p>― Voltaire</p><p>Until the end of the 18th-century the story of Joan of Arc was merely a legend and little was written in histories about her life. Voltaire wrote a poem that satirized the life of Joan of Arc – a decision that became wildly controversial. In fact the sexist content and perverse eroticism found in "<em>La Pucelle d'OrleÌans</em>" or '<em>Maid of Orleans'</em> caused it to be outlawed banned and burned throughout Europe for more than 100 years! This suppression made it one of the most restricted books of the 18th and 19th-century.</p><p>This 1762 Geneva edition of '<em>La Pucelle d'Orleans'</em> features 20 impressive engravings.</p><p>Item number: #26380</p><p>Price: $750</p><p>VOLTAIRE</p><p><strong><em>La Pucelle d'OrleÌans poëme diviseÌ en vingt chants avec des notes nouvelle eÌdition.</em></strong></p><p>AÌ€ GeneÌve Cramer : 1762.</p><p><u>Details</u>: </p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Collation: Complete with all pages</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->2 VIII 358 i.e. 354</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif--><strong>20 engraved plates</strong></p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Language: French </p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Binding: Leather; tight and secure</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Size: ~8in X 5in 20cm x 12.5cm</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>26380</p><p>Photos available upon request. </p> Cramer hardcover
1926Binding rubbed bumped and soiled with minor loss to spine head; lightly cracked to joints; slight bowing to boards; minor uniform toning throughout; worm damage along upper textblock edge extending from preface to page 34; offsetting to endleaves; bookplate to front pastedown; dealer description affixed to rear pastedown. Still very good. <p>François-Marie Arouet de Voltaire. Gravelot illustrator. La Pucelle D'Orléans Poëme Divisé en Vingt Chants Avec Des Notes. Geneva 1762. First edition authorized by the author. <br /> Octavo. viii 358pp. Illustrated with twenty full-page engraved plates after designs by Gravelot. Contemporary full mottled calf gilt-stamped titles to spine all edges stained red. Text in French. Bengesco 488; Brunet V 1362; Lewine 558.</p> <br /> <p>First authorized edition of Voltaire's satirical epic poem on Joan of Arc. Published in response to numerous pirated editions Voltaire completely revised the text and added five additional cantos as well as a prefatory essay and commentaries.</p> . unknown
1901105<p>Complete 42 volume set reprinting of the legendary French Enlightenment author's work. 168 designs comprising reproductions of rare old engravings steel plated Photogravures and curious facsimilies. Inside pages are rough cut many pages unopened. Bindings are tight. No markings in text. Boards have shelf wear bumped at corners with minor fraying. Most hinges intact. Most volumes are very good with the occasional rubbing soil spots of wear. Volumes 35 41 & 42 have scuffing on front cover.Most volumes contain "How to open a book" flyer. Set consists of: I-IV Romances V-XVI Phiilosophical Dictionary XV-XIX Dramas XX-XXI Charles XII of Sweden XXII-XXIII Age of Louis XIV XXIV-XXX General HIstory XXXI-XXXII Annals of the Empire XXXIII War of 1741 XXXIV-XXXV Russian Empire XXXVI Poems XXXVII Essays XXXVIII Henriad Letters - Miscellanies XXXVIX Short Studies XL-XLI The Maid of Orleans XLII Biography - Critique.</p><p>Best known for Candide Voltaire was a writer historian & philosopher famous for his wit attacks on the established Catholic Church and his advocacy of freedom of religion freedom of expression and seperation of church & state. He wrote plays poems novels essays historical & scientific works 20000 letters & more than 2000 books & pamphlets. Full set extends 5 feet 4 inches on a shelf.</p><p>Shipping $80</p> E.R. DuMont hardcover
192778250New York:: Printed in Holland by Joh. Enschede en Zonen.for The Bennett Libraries 1927. First edition; No. 166 of the 250 special issue copies on "special deckle-edge Pannekoek paper" of a total edition of 1000. full gray morocco with signed vignettes in gold by Clara Tice; gilt spine; t.e.g. . Very fine. 8vo. Illustrated with ten hand-colored etchings by Clara Tice each with captioned tissue overleaf. . Printed in Holland by Joh. Enschede en Zonen...for The Bennett Libraries, unknown
1760140101London: Printed for G. Kearsly 1760. Small quarto pp. 1-4 1 2-76 drab boards. First edition in English. Semiramis ninth-century queen of Assyria present-day Iraq was until the early twentieth century a figure of legend that had been well-established as of the classical period: begotten of the fish-goddess Atargatis and fed by doves until her rescue by a royal shepherd; bride of general Onnes and successor to his power and eventually to the throne of Assyria; founder of Babylon and every other monument in the region; long-lived brave wise and sexually potent she was turned into a dove at her death and worshipped subsequently as a surrogate of the Assyrian fertility goddess Astarte. Modern archaeological research by Lehman-Haupt and others has largely replaced legend with history but the legend was still alive and well in Voltaire's time. She was a female personification of all that was gaudy and glorious in pre-Christian antiquity and she furnished good material for this tragedy Voltaire's preference in drama composed in 1748 a year after his conte philosophique ZADIG. Voltaire's play has probably had more continuing vitality as the foundation of the libretto of the Rossini opera "Semiramide" 1823 widely considered as one of the best and last operas in the Baroque style. ESTC T62226. The front paste-down bears the bookplate of Alaskan bibliographer James Wickersham who attached to the rear paste-down the mailing label with canceled stamp of the British bookseller McLeish & Sons from whom presumably he obtained this book. Lacks the advertising leaf at rear a very good copy. #140101 Printed for G. Kearsly unknown books
1750391081750 - 1751. Charles Eisen Aliamet Le Mire. A COMPLETE SET OF PROOFS AFTER CHARLES EISEN etched by Tardieu Alamet and Le Mire ON CHINE APPLIQUÉ. Eleven sheets frontispiece plus ten plates each with an etching on fine Chinese paper mounted on fine wove paper. This set is not to be confused with vastly inferior etchings made decades later after the same drawings. 8vo. OUTSTANDING IMPRESSIONS IN PERFECT CONDITION with no defects. Of the greatest rarity: only a handful of such sets were printed and I have been unable to locate another one that has survived complete. <br/><br/> unknown
179088112Lisboa: Na Officina de Simao Thaddeo Ferreira 1790. First Portuguese edition of Voltaire's three tragedies translated into Portuguese. Octavo bound in full period calf gilt titles and tooling to the spine red spine label marbled endpapers. In near fine condition. A nice example. One of the most influential thinkers of the French Enlightenment François-Marie Arouet know by the nom de plum Voltaire was a resourceful and prolific writer. His works touched nearly every literary form including plays poems novels theoretical essays and scientific treatises. A forthright and candid advocate of civil liberties he frequently criticized the institutions of religious dogma and classism prevalent in 18th century France often doing so through satire to avoid censorship and imprisonment. Na Officina de Simao Thaddeo Ferreira unknown
1949148560New York: Hermitage House 1949. Hermitage House limited edition of Voltaire’s satirical masterpiece. Octavo bound in full modern morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe / Zaehnsdorf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands gilt ruling to the front and rear panels all edges gilt gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles marbled endpapers with black and white illustrations. One of 1500 numbered copies this is number 500. In fine condition. Illustrated by Sydney Joseph. One of the most influential thinkers of the French Enlightenment François-Marie Arouet know by the nom de plum Voltaire was a resourceful and prolific writer. His works touched nearly every literary form including plays poems novels theoretical essays and scientific treatises. A forthright and candid advocate of civil liberties he frequently criticized the institutions of religious dogma and classism prevalent in 18th century France often doing so through satire to avoid censorship and imprisonment. Candide has ranked as one of the world's great satires since its first publication in 1759. It concerns the adventures of the youthful Candide who in the course of his travels in Europe and South America saw and suffered such misfortune that it was difficult for him to believe this was "the best of all possible worlds." Indeed it seemed to be quite the opposite. In brilliantly skewering such naïveté Voltaire mercilessly exposes and satirizes romance science philosophy religion and government — the ideas and forces that permeate and control the lives of men. Hermitage House unknown
17500074571750. First Edition of most if not all the copper engravings presumed. Full Morocco. Near Fine. Hubert Gravelot Hyacinthe Rigaud Robert Gardelle Charles-Andre Van Loo Jannet La Tour. Also various engravers. An interesting collection of copper engraved plates relating to Voltaire and these mostly illustrations from his dramatic works including "Henriade" the most represented of the works and as so happens one of the very few that occasionally still known by non-Voltaire scholars and that might enjoy a production in the modern era "Tancrede" "La Princesse de Navarre" "L'Enfant Prodigue" "Socrate" "L'Orpheline de Chine" "Horace" "Nanine" "La Prude" "Semiramis" "Le Duc de Foix" etc. We believe these are without exception also copper engravings issued during Voltaire's lifetime and all of them date to the 18th Century. The plates we stress were not issued as the suite here; this suite was created later probably by or on behalf of the bibliophile whose decorative bookplate is mounted in the front -- Charles MacAllister Wilcox 1870 - 1932 who was a successful Denver business executive. all done during Voltaire's lifetime. The dramatic works include Bound by Riviere & Son in full red morocco gilt ruling and decoration raised bands turn-ins. 8vo. 25 by 19.5 cm. 50 plates including frontis the plates done by various artists and engravers but Hubert Gravelot is by far the most represented of the artists with 43 of the engravings based on his artwork. Six of the plates are portrait plates one of Voltaire as to be expected the others of Louis XIV and XV monarchs during Voltaire's lifetime Charles XII and Peter the Great monarchs Voltaire wrote biographies of and of Gravelot. This makes the point to us that the Suite of Plates is as much a tribute to Gravelot's artistry as to Voltaire his inspiration. And his artwork is vivid often seething with activity and movement. Not only is he without peer among Baroque illustrators but also the perfect choice to capture the spirit of a dramatic work. The raised bands and edges of the binding have some rubbing. Offsetting of the turn-ins onto the FEPs which we and most will find rather attractive. A few of the plates have an obvious jagged crease mark in their lower portion. Some light scattered soiling including a fox mark here and there. unknown
179088112Lisboa: Na Officina de Simao Thaddeo Ferreira 1790. First Portuguese edition of Voltaire's three tragedies translated into Portuguese. Octavo bound in full period calf gilt titles and tooling to the spine red spine label marbled endpapers. In near fine condition. A nice example. One of the most influential thinkers of the French Enlightenment Francois-Marie Arouet know by the nom de plum Voltaire was a resourceful and prolific writer. His works touched nearly every literary form including plays poems novels theoretical essays and scientific treatises. A forthright and candid advocate of civil liberties he frequently criticized the institutions of religious dogma and classism prevalent in 18th century France often doing so through satire to avoid censorship and imprisonment. Na Officina de Simao Thaddeo Ferreira unknown books
1736elala1494Paris: Jean Baptiste Claude Bauche 1736. 1736. 8vo. pp. 5 p.l. vii 1 80. woodcut ornaments initials & title vignette. 5 inserted engraved plates after Eisen Moreau Gravelot & Desene illustrating various scenes from the play taken from various editions of the work. modern bds. Second Edition published same year as the first by the same publisher with errata corrected. This tragedy revolving around a wicked Spanish governor of Peru who is in love with the virtuous American princess who in turn loves the long believed dead heroic American prince is one of the first French plays to be set in America. It was one of the most well received of Voltaires theatrical works. Bengesco 107. Cioranescu 64168. European Americana 736/253. Sabin 100698. cfQuérard X 313. Paris: Jean Baptiste Claude Bauche, 1736. unknown
1756775R67Not Stated: Not Stated 1756. Leather. Very Good. 7" by 4.5". None. An early English edition of Voltaire's history of the 1741 war bound in smart contemporary leather. ESTC Citation No. T137624.Detailing the war of 1741 between the Hats of Sweden and Russia which resulted in Sweden losing more land to Russia.Voltaire never willingly published this work; the manuscript of the first book was 'stolen' and published under his name in Amsterdam in 1755. Interestingly he never elected to publish his complete copy of the work instead publishing selected parts of it in his 'Collection Complete des Oeuvres de Voltaire'.Voltaire 1694-1778 was a French writer and historian active during the Enlightenment. He was a proponent of freedom of speech and outspoken against Christianity and the Roman Catholic Church. He was an especially prolific writer with his works spanning poetry novels essays histories and plays across over two thousand books and pamphlets. He was also extremely influential on historiography.Published in 1756 this edition was published by the manuscript thieves with no publisher or place of publication stated.A fascinating work. In a full calf binding. Externally generally smart with a little rubbing to the spine and a chip to the head of the spine. Extremities are a little bumped. Contemporary ownership inscription to the front endpaper. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with just the odd spot. Very Good Not Stated hardcover
1768RMP785<p>>8º. 8 317 p. 7 p. Belisaire; 89 p. L'Homme aux Quarante Écus cuatro planchas grabadas. Piel de becerro de época con cinco nervios en relieve y lomo ricamente dorado con tejuelo de cuero rojo. Tableros y capiteles con algo de desgaste. Ex libris pegado sobre la guarda frontal.</p><ol><li>></li></ol><p><strong>Belisaire: </strong>Leipsic Lebrecht Crusius 1768. Jean-François Marmontel fue un escritor y dramaturgo francés. Obtuvo un gran éxito con las novelas <em>Bélisaire</em> 1767 y <em>Les Incas ou la destruction de l´Empire du Perou</em> 1777con acerbas críticas de la conquista española. La presente edición aumentada con <em>"L´Hereusse Famille"</em> ><strong>"<em>L'Homme aux Quarante Écus":</em></strong> Londres sin dato de impresor 1768. <em>El hombre de las cuarenta coronas</em> es la única obra en la que se ocupa Voltaire con el tema de economía. Fue creado como una fábula en respuesta a las políticas económicas del escuela fisiocrática: "El industrial rico podía sonreír al respaldar la doctrina de que no debería ser obligado a pagar el impuesto porque no añadía nada a la riqueza ya que creían que sólo la tierra podía producir un excedente. Esta anomalía inspiró a Voltaire a escribir esta animada sátira; en él el rico financiero quien escapa a los impuestos se burla del pobre granjero que paga impuestos por ambos aunque sus ingresos sólo sean de cuarenta coronas. "A pesar de la actitud satírica de Voltaire hacia los industriales ricos defendió el bien económico. En <em>"Le Mondain"</em> 1736 y <em>"La Défense du Mondain" </em>1737 propuso una filosofía de vida personal deseable y como medio para asegurar prosperidad nacional." Este ejemplar publicado el mismo año que la edición original de Ginebra. La obra fue lo suficientemente controvertida como para que el Parlamento lo condenara y ordenara su quema en 1768.</p> hardcover
17639356Londres, J. Nourse, 1763. In-12 de 213 pages, plein maroquin vert, dos lisse richement orné, triple filet doré encadrant les plats, fleurons aux angles, filet doré sur les coupes, tranches dorées, dentelle dorée intérieure, garde de soie jaune.
