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186346403179Paris, Firmin-Didot, 1863 ; in-8, demi-chagrin rouge, nerfs, fleurons dorés, tranches jaspées. (Reliure de l’époque) 2 ff., 102 pp.EDITION ORIGINALE - Pas dans Vicaire.LESCURE (Mathurin-François Adolphe de)Ce monarchiste très réactionnaire qui s’est infiniment complu dans les alcôves de l’Ancien Régime naquit à Bretonoux dans le Lot en 1833. Il monta à Paris pour faire carrière dans les lettres et débuta chez Malassis en 1858 avec une nouvelle édition des Philippiques de La Grange Chancel. En 1860 il fit une incursion dans la littérature contemporaine (avec une lorgnette satirique) pour régler leur compte à G. Sand, P. de Musset et Louise Colet. Pour se concilier les bonnes grâces de Malassis, Lescure publia dans la royaliste Gazette de France des comptes rendus de plusieurs ouvrages de l’éditeur comme Les Fleurs du Mal ou Les Paradis Artificiels.Lescure a trouvé sa voie en étudiant l’histoire de France à travers les chroniques scandaleuses. Son terrain d’élection fut le XVIII° siècle. L’amateur de curiosa – qualité qu’il partageait avec Malassis, s’occupera des maîtresses du Régent, des amours d’Henry IV, de celles de François Ier… Le royaliste se fit un devoir de rééditer les mémoires de la Duchesse d’Angoulême, Sénac de Meilhan, des études sur Marie-Antoinette….Malassis conserva les nombreuses lettres (environ 150) qu’il avait reçues de Lescure. Très conscient de la majesté qui le composait, Lescure voulut s’imposer et imposer à Malassis lequel, dit Cl. Pichois « se montre rétif devant les prétentions de son collaborateur, qui jouerait volontiers au directeur de collection ». La correspondance s’arrêta en 1864. Réfugié en Belgique, Malassis ne pouvait plus être utile à Lescure. En 1865 Lescure entra au cabinet du ministre Rouher, en qualité de secrétaire. Il remplira cette fonction jusqu’en 1868, puis passa au secrétariat du Sénat jusqu’au 4 septembre 1870. Lescure a beaucoup écrit. Certaines de ses études historiques ou littéraires sont excellentes. Il mourut à Clamart en 1892.Au début de leurs relations, dans une lettre du 4 décembre 1857, Lescure avait rendu ce bel hommage à l’éditeur : « Vous êtes un éditeur artiste, et dans votre genre aussi créateur que les poètes ».
185657043Didier et Cie 1856 In-8 14 x 22 cm. Reliure de l’époque demi-chagrin vert foncé, dos à 5 nerfs, auteur et titre doré, frontispice, X + 448 pp. Exemplaire bien relié en bon état. Aspects de la lutte mémorable que le cardinal Mazarin eut à soutenir, en 1643, au début de son ministère et de la Régence, contre les importants, ces devanciers des Frondeurs.
1854GIT128Paris Guillaumet et Cie 1854. In-8 XV 408pp. Demi chagrin rouge, dos à nerfs orné de compartments dorés, plats percaline rouge, belles armes impériales dorées sur le 1er plat, rel époque. Angle inférieur du 1er plat de la reliure taché, sinon bel exp.
'A Justin & Anthea Rutherford Georgian Suspense Novel'. Years of exile in an Australian convict settlement fuelled his passion for revenge against three men. Now the day of reckoning was at hand... Sir Eustace Knowle was found battered to death. Threatening, anonymous letters had already been delivered to two others in the party gathered for the wedding of Sir George Marton's daughter. A chain of mysterious event and frightening "accidents" followed. It was at the masked ball that the Honourable Justin Rutherford and his niece, Anthea, witnessed the first incident--but this seemed an unlikely start to one of their famous adventures. Name of previous owner [blacked out] on ffep, elseAS NEWe Book
(Signet Regency Romance) Beautiful, flame-haired Miss Christina Castleford had found a way out of the shadow of scandal cast by her notorious grandmother. The eminently well-born Charles Heybridge had asked for her hand. As his wife, Christina at last would have entry into the society that so harshly had scorned her. Just one obstacle barred her way. A most formidable obstacle. The most irresistible rake in London. The man who vowed that Christina would never wed Charles, and whose weapons Christina had to defeat: outrageous rumor that found her such easy prey... and the arrow of love that Cupid loosed so skillfully at her heart.... Book
Miss Frances Dean, known as Fancy, thinks she need no longer struggle to resist the handsome, wealthy Earl of Wychfield when the stunning Lady Celeste Standon throws herself at him, but the earl has other ideas Book
Lady Antonia Burke was the most outrageous beauty in all the realm. She was the despair of her proper papa, the agony of her swarm of suitors, and the delight of wagging tongues that reveled in her every escapade. Lucien St. Clare was the most disgraceful lord in London. He had unforgivable broken a gentleman's code of honor, unthinkingly broken a legion of ladies' hearts, and unrepentingly broken every rule of decent behavior. Love between these untamed two was like an accident that was bound to happen -- and that neither could survive without one surrendering what was most precious to them both: the upper hand... Book
When Sir Anthony Malory's young daughter is abducted from London's Hyde Park, her kidnapper's ransom note mistakenly falls into the hands of a Malory relative, the sea captain Boyd Anderson. Searching for the girl with Anthony, Boyd fully intends to make the foolhardy villain pay. But he hardly expects to find exquisite Katey Tyler, recently a passenger on his ship, at the center of the plot! Innocent Katey, who fled her dull Connecticut town in search of romance and adventure, is about to experience more excitement than she ever dreamed of now that she has caught the attentions of Boyd Anderson. For a multitude of surprises await Katey, from the startling truth about her own family, to the lengths a man will go to win the affections of a lady who has every reason to despise him-but who can't resist the seductive, impassioned love he offers. Crisp, unread copy, as new except for remainder mark Book
A lavishly illustrated introduction to classical furniture from the viewpoint of a modern master of the style. The author surveys classicism from it origins in ancient Greece and its rebirth in Renaissance Italy to its golden age in 18th century France, England, and America. It also features some modern pieces from the Linley workshops that emulate the craftsmanship of those masters.192p. illus.index. Book
A lavishly illustrated introduction to classical furniture from the viewpoint of a modern master of the style. The author surveys classicism from it origins in ancient Greece and its rebirth in Renaissance Italy to its golden age in 18th century France, England, and America. It also features some modern pieces from the Linley workshops that emulate the craftsmanship of those masters.192p. illus.index.Signed on titl epage by author Book
(Zebra Regency Romance) Preferring the handsome tutor who has captured her heart to the stuffy lord her family would have her marry, Lady Elinor pretends to be a governess so that the desirable commoner will court her but is unaware of his secret title. Book
174511565Très rare édition contenant outre le frontispice d'après Coypel, les 28 figures (dont 13 doubles) dessinées par Philippe d'Orléans (Régent de France) gravées par Audran. À la fin se trouve la fameuse planche " Les petits pieds" gravée par Caylus. Ex-libris manuscrit du Comte de Moras au dos du frontispice. Le comte de Moras (1718-1771) a été ministre de la Marine sous Louis XV. Les figures de la suite du Régent sont en premier tirage (1718). La suite est bien complète contrairement à l'édition de 1731 qui ne contient que 26 gravures. Plein maroquin rouge, dos long richement orné, pièce de titre maroquin vert, triple filet d'encadrement sur les plats avec fleuron d'angle, dentelle intérieure, tranches dorées. Très bon s. l. s. n. 1745 1 volume in-8°
(Lockhart Family Trilogy, Book 1) On leave from his Highland regiment, Captain Liam Lockhart comes to London on an urgent mission: to repossess the stolen family heirloom that could save his ancestral estate. He never dreamed it would involve surrendering his heart. But the beautiful and scandalous socialite Ellen Farnsworth sets his Highland blood aflame with a will as strong and reckless as his own. Though bound to Liam by a soul-searing passion, duty impels Ellen to commit a terrible betrayal.Now, driven by passion, pride, and vengeance that know no bounds, this fearsome Highlander will reclaim not only his family's ancient treasure, but the one daring woman he was meant to love for all time. Book
London society will never be the same...once the outrageous secrets of The Book of Scandal are revealed. The Princess of Wales has catalogued the shocking exploits of the outrageous Prince Regent and many of his noble friends in a book that has all of London aflutter...Nathan Grey, the Earl of Lindsey, is infamously known as the Libertine of Lindsey for his scandalous ways with women. But when he hears gossip that his estranged wife, Evelyn, is about to be named in The Book of Scandal, he has no choice but to remove her from London to protect her and himself from charges of treason -- even if it calls for abduction! While Evelyn has no legal recourse against the man who broke her heart years ago but is still considered her lord and master, she is no longer the immature girl Nathan married. Her enforced homecoming quickly turns into a battle of wills that tears down her husband's defenses and lays bare the passion that still burns between them. Before it is too late, Nathan must confront powerful adversaries as he convinces Evelyn that she is not only his wife, but the one woman he will love for all time. Book
(Third volume in the Cabot Sisters trilogy] The dust of the Cabot sisters' shocking plans to rescue their family from certain ruin may have settled, but Prudence Cabot is left standing in the rubble of scandal. Now regarded as an unsuitable bride, she's tainted among the ton. Yet this unwilling wallflower is ripe for her own adventure. And when an irresistibly sexy American stranger on a desperate mission enlists her help, she simply can't deny the temptation. The fate of Roan Matheson's family depends on how quickly he can find his runaway sister and persuade her to return to her betrothed. Scouring the rustic English countryside with the sensually wicked Prudence at his side--and in his bed--he's out of his element. But once Roan has a taste of the sizzling passion that can lead to forever, he must choose between his heart's obligations and its forbidden desires. Book
(Coventry Romances, No 160 0(Coventry Romances, No 160) Admonished by his irate father, young Viscount Ryven was literally driven to find a wife--the only thing that would save his inheritance. And so he decided on Miranda who, though not beautiful, was spirited, bright and charming. Miranda, seeing nothing better in the future, accepted the proposal. It was not a love match. It was a marriage in name only--until Miranda found herself falling in love with her husband.... Book
1956100146804Le club du livre d'histoire 1956 in8. 1956. Relié. Biographie de Catherine de Médicis (1519-1589) reine de France mère de trois rois et régente du royaume pendant trois ans. L'ouvrage cherche à réhabiliter son image souvent associée au deuil et à une réputation négative forgée au XIXe siècle en lui rendant justice
To the great unhappiness of a lovely young woman, Sarah, she is placed under the guardianship of Edward Channon when her father is murdered. Reserved and private, Edward's presence in the house of mourning makes her uneasy but is faintly enticing. She can enjoy the excitement of the coastal English village, even with the threat of Napoleon's invasion ever present. And she is still allowed to see Will Penfyn, the young man whom she's loved since childhood, with whom she secretly intends to elope. However, in the middle of the dangers rocking this turbulent era, Sarah's contentment suddenly comes to an end. Her planned elopement with Will is interrupted by the increasingly forceful Edward- now a most mystifying enigma to her. Book
Betrothed against her will to her odious cousin, Lady Elizabeth Keaton is determined to convince him of the error of his choice, but her mischievous antics could backfire when she attracts the attention of Charles Earnshaw, Duke of Braxton. Book
055057Paris Paulin, Libraire-Editeur 1832 in 8 (22x14) 2 volumes reliure demi veau havane à coins de l'époque, dos lisses ornés de filets dorés et d'un décor de croisillons estampé à froid, 464 pages et 486 pages. Pierre-Edouard Lémontey, Lyon 1762 6 Paris 1826, avocat, homme de lettres, historien et homme français. Edition originale. Bel exemplaire, bien relié ( Photographies sur demande / We can send pictures of this book on simple request )
1689LFA-126713504Un ouvrage de 268 pages, format 90 x 150 mm, relié cuir dos à nerfs orné, publié en 1689, A Villefranche Chez Jean de Paul, rare (intérieur bon, reliure frottée)
(Signet Regency Romance) The Duke of Carlyle's plans for a marriage between his daughter, Lady Gemma Monteith, and the wealthy John Deleyan are threatened by Gemma's preference for Captain George Godwin, her childhood sweetheart Book
My dear sister Clara, London society is so much more complicated than I could ever have known! Every night is a different ball or assembly, and a different swirl of glittering jewels and rustling gowns. Though I fear I am making social blunders left and right I am having some measure of success in my (or rather, Mother's) objective. Mother is beside herself with glee at the attentions I have been receiving from a few gentlemen she finds supremely suitable as husband material. But my dearest sister, it is so hard for me to even look at any gentleman but a certain duke, who, if I may confess, makes my heart beat so that I fear it can be seen across a ballroom. He is James Langdon, the Duke of Wentworth, and though I may sound dramatic, he makes me feel as no man ever has before.But I must push these feelings away. I sometimes hear whispers about his dark past, and he is quietly called the Dangerous Duke. Oh Clara! I am secretly overjoyed that he may love me, and at the same time terrified of his attentions. I have waited so long for my true love, and now I must resist him to protect my heart. If only I knew how to proceed Book
What would it take to win her heart? Was Lady Angelina Penrose some grasping harpy? Or the beautiful widow longing for love that others saw? The Earl of Penrose wanted to think the worst. But when he learned otherwise, Frederick doubted he could ever make amends for their unfortunate introduction. Until he spotted Angel at a ball that could ruin her reputation...and he felt honor bound to save her! Abused by her late husband, Angel had come to the risque ball for a little harmless flirtation. And she found it with a mysterious stranger known only as Max. But even under the spell cast by Max's gentle kisses, she sensed there was something disturbingly familiar about her masked lover.... Book
Desperate to support her widowed mother, Marina Beaumont had agreed to become a companion to a dowager countess and found herself in an impossible situation. She had never anticipated the position would force her to deal with Kit Stratton -- a renowned rake who would stop at nothing to get the revenge he sought...even if it cost Marina all that she held most dear. For unable to restrain the dowager's gambling habit, Marina soon found herself paying the price for Kit's sweet revenge on the widow. And the only way this rake would agree to her request to forfeit the money he was owed was if Marina gave him the reward he most desired.... Book
