Franklin, David ByrdMareMagnum
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210 pages. Index and selected bibliography. "Flaws in the personality of political leadership seldom work to the advancement of national interest. An exception to this is James Hamilton, the second earl of Arran and governor of Scotland during the minority of Mary Queen of Scots." - from Preface. Usual library markings. Light wear. Sound copy. Book
190913082Exemplaire numéroté sur papier impérial du Japon. Planches imprimées en camaïeu et 6 planches en couleurs. Qualité Goupil ! Broché. Très bon Paris Goupil, Manzi et Joyant 1909 1 fort volume in-4°
190935411909 1909 Paris, Goupil, 1909. Un volume in-4 broché, 220 pages, 53 illustrations hors-texte dont 4 en couleurs. Très bel exemplaire, l'un des cent sur papier japon (le n° 54).
193112252Paris Jules Tallandier 1931 Un volume in-8 demi chagrin marine, dos à nerfs, couverture conservée, 290 pages, illustrations en n&b. Bel exemplaire, bel ex-libris en page de garde.
1845100151314Gustave Barba 1845 in12. 1845. Relié. 2 volume(s).
HIS4182M1688, Pierre Marteau, Cologne. 2e édition après celle de 1687. In-12, relié, plein veau de l'époque, dos à nerfs orné, (8)-446pp. Ex-libris à la plume et cachets humides sur garde, page de titre et garde de fin. Intérieur convenable. Reliure fatiguée. Pièce de témoignage
8234Paris, Poulet-Malassis et De Broise, 1861. In-12 broché, 93 p. Exemplaire sur raisin 1/150 (Tirage total à 355 ex.). Autographe de Genty sur le 1er plat, à "Mr. Isidore Geoffroy-St-Hilaire". Bon état : qq. rousseurs, dos renforcé.
1839ALGERIEEEEE65440122Genève, Slatkine, "Erudition", 2020, 15,5 x 23,5, 632-XX pages sous couverture illustrée. Avec XX pages d'illustrations noir & blanc et couleurs. Edition de 1839, augmentée de pièces provenant des éditions antérieures et des archives d'Outre-Mer, ainsi que de dessins choisis par Pierre Genty de Bussy pour une édition qui ne vit jamais le jour. Présentation par Claude Bontems.
16206Bruxelle, Jean-Marie Collet, 1983 15 x 24, 446 pp., illustrations en N/B, broché, très bon état.
35827Bruxelle, Jean-Marie Collet, 1983. 15 x 24, 446 pp., illustrations en N/B, reliure carton moderne, très bon état.
36348Bruxelle, Jean-Marie Collet, 1983. 15 x 24, 446 pp., illustrations en N/B, broché, très bon état.
16984Broché - 15,5 x 23,5 - 298 pp - année 2005 - Editions Le Félin Kiron -
35536Bruxelles, Imprimerie V. Ernult-Doncq, 1946. 13 x 17, 39 pp., photos en N/B, broché, très bon état.
(Signet Regency Romance) (Signet Regency Romance) It was a long way from a sheltered English country estate to the dazzling whirl of Vienna where the glittering nobility of Europe had assembled to celebrate victory over Napoleon. For Corinna Darley, it was a journey filled with peril not only for herself but for her younger stepsister, the exquisitely beautiful and thoroughly spoiled Almira Morland.Corinna knew her duty. She had to protect Almira from the seductions of a city rife with sophisticated sin... from the intrigues of an aunt using Almira's beauty for her own profit... from Almira's own weakness in the face of folly. But when she learned Almira was to be safely wed to the superbly suitable Justin Ferrington, Corinna did not feel the proper relief. For she was most improperly drawn to this handsome lord -- and had to choose between betraying her trust or breaking her heart... Book
Andrew Terwillger may be London's most notorious rogue, but even he is shocked to find beautiful Olivia Banning snooping about his bedroom--claiming to be looking for a ghost, no less! Captivated by her audacity, he lets caution give way to temptation.The moment their lips touch, they are discovered by a group of the ton's most respected matrons. Pressured to salvage her reputation through a proper wedding, Olivia and Andrew are brought unwillingly to the altar, each believing the worst of each other. Andrew, however, finds it more and more difficult to ignore his charming wife, and Olivia longs for the affection of the husband she has come to love. But just as their forced marriage is becoming a true romance, a mysterious presence begins causing mischief in their home... Book
11646mélange histoire de France & histoire avec quelques autres pièces romaines concernant l’histoire de France. & l’histoire romaine. In 12 plein cuir fauve raciné, pièce de titre chagrin rouge, fers, roulette, filets dorés, roulette dorée sur coupes. Titre 1 feuillet de table des matières & approbation- suivi de remarques 498 pages. 2 pages d’errata. Tranches rouges. A Liège chez J.F Bassompierre 1767. Remarques sur la naissance de Henri III Prince Condé- Histoire des négociations secrètes de la France avec la Hollande qui précédèrent le traité d’Utrecht- Observations sur les troubles de la Régence – Recherches sur les finances des Romains- Des guerres civiles des romains.
A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. 8 1/2"w x 9 7/8"h. 338 pages. Black and white illustrations.
Facsimile reprint of "Lexicon balatronicum; a dictionary of buckish slang, university wit, and pickpocket eloquence compiled originally by Captain Grose . printed by C Chappel, Pall Mall. 1811" Modern foreword by Robert Cromie . A fascinating survey of popular language at the time of the "Regency Bucks" Book
(Signet Regency Romance)"The Earl of Ennismount is the most despicable man in Britain." Beautiful widowed Lady Camilla Summerton meant every savage word of that 'scathing statement. She knew Dominic, the Earl of Ennismount, all too well. During her engagement to her late husband, Lord Harry Summerton, Dominic had tried to convince her to change her mind. During her marriage, he kept insisting she had made a mistake.Now Dominic had entered her life again. Again he refused to respect her words of rebuff But soon she noticed how faint the call of conscience was beside the rising clamor of desire. And Camilla had to wonder if the strength of her virtue could again withstand this masterful man's merciless campaign of conquest ... Book
(Signet Regency Romance) Lovely young Sarah Howard had to decide: Who was the real Nicholas Stanhope? Was he this dazzlingly handsome heir to a glittering title who won her heart with his wonderful kindness and wonder-filled kisses? Was he the splendid suitor to whom she gave her heart and pledged her hand? Or was he a loathsome libertine who took advantage of her weakness after another man betrayed her? Was he a cold and calculating cad who siezed on her father's folly to take possession of her family's estate? And above all, did she dare find out the truth about this man she could not help but love...? Book
Miss Ellie Rutherford has endured one tragedy after another. The deaths of her parents, Josiah and Mary Elizabeth Rutherford, along with the loss of the family fortune, leave her unsure of her future. Her only saving graces are her uncle, a pottery owner who gives her a home in Wales, and the mysterious stranger who steals a kiss...and her heart.Athan, Lord Griffin, is so taken by the uncanny resemblance between Ellie and the portrait of a lady hanging in his home, he is compelled to kiss her. And though Athan is betrothed to another out of obligation, duty plays no role when it comes to fate...or to love. But neither he nor Ellie can guess that Athan's impulsive action will lead to an adventure in exotic St. Petersburg that will bring passion...and destiny...to brilliant light. Book
(Signet Regency Romance) Two novels [1] Fine Feathers : Miss Molly Marriott has left the stifling confines of her aunt's home to live with her uncle and cousin at Underhill House and take her rightful place among the ton. But when she falls victim to a highwayman and is left for dead, she's rescued by the magistrate Lord Cordrey. Molly knows there's a plot against her life, but isn't sure whether or not she can trust Cordrey with her life--or her heart.. [2] Makeshift Marriage : When lovely young Miss Laura Milbanke was asked for her hand in marriage in romantic Venice, the irresistibly handsome Sir Nicholas Grenville was at death's door. He had fought a disastrous duel to defend Laura's honor, and now he would defend her from poverty by leaving her his estate when he died. But Sir Nicholas did not die. He lived to bring Laura home to King's Cliff manor. Waiting for him was the fabulously beautiful Augustine Townsend, whom Nicholas had long adored and who would be his - if only Laura did not stand in the way. Should Laura try to fight this ravishing rival? Or should she give her husband his freedom by giving herself to the temptingly attractive Daniel Tregarron, who offered her all the love Sir Nicholas denied her? Never did a young bride find herself in a greater dilemma - as a marriage that broke all the rules threatened to break her heart... Book
Lady Jane Derwent faced formidable odds as she set out to win the furious coach race to Brighton. She had to defeat the famous team--and the infamous tricks--of the ruthless king of the road, Edward Chapman. She had to best the finest entry that her sport-besotted brother Henry could buy with his wealth.And she had to prove to Lord Lewis Ardenley who had flagrantly betrayed her with a beauteous new darling--that he was wrong in rating Jane as too frail either to stay the course or stand off his advances. Lady Jane knew how hard it would be to win, and how easy it would be to lose so much--especially her heart....Crisp tight vopy -looks unread Book
(Signet Regency Romance) Beautiful young widow Deborah Marchant came to Bath on a desperate mission. Her brother Richard stood accused of seduction and theft. Only Deborah could clear his name by unmasking his accuser; Lady Ann Appleby, and finding his love, the lady of mystery named Sabrina. But Deborah's search was blocked at every turn by the formidable figure of Rowen Sinclair; the domineering Duke of Gretton. Deborah had but one way to unravel the shroud of secrets surrounding her missing brother: Somehow she had to gain the upper hand over this maddening, masterful man who used women as his playthings-while she tried to keep him from getting a hold on her heart.... Book
