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1 tapuscrit de 153 feuillets thermocollés, s.n., mention "reçu le 10.4-74" sur couv.avec qq. corrections manuscrites Tapuscrit antérieur à l'édition publiée chez Robert Laffont en 1978, et proposant des "passages marqués en rouge" qui "peuvent être supprimés en tout ou partie selon les besoins". Intéressant version d"origine de ce roman historique pour la jeunesse écrit par Henri Vignes, sous son pseudonyme habituel de Jean Destieu. Né en 1916, Henri Vignes (qui écrit ici sous le pseudonyme de Jean Destieu) fut deux années durant le speaker de la France combattante à radio Le Caire. Attaché en qualité d'expert à l'UNESCO, il accomplit d'innombrables missions au Mexique, à Cuba, en Algérie, en Bolivie, en Iran et Côte d'Ivoire Français
Very Good Russian Original orange cloth bdg. The illustration depicted hunting Zulus between the titles of Cyrillic and Latin ones. Demy 8vo. (22,5 x 15 cm). The text is fully in Russian. Fading on cloth. Otherwise a good copy. [iii], 246, [2] p., 10 color plates and many unnumbered illustrations (b/w and color). First edition of the first-ever comprehensive compilation of Zulu tales in the Soviet Union, printed as the first volume in the African Literature Series. The book contains 43 selected tales of Zulus, with an index and "with an introductory article, translated and annotated by I. L. Snegireva; illustrated by N. A. Ushin [OCLC]". Nikolai Alexeyevich Ushin (1898-1942) was a Soviet graphic artist, theatre designer, and book illustrator. In the 1920s, Ushin began designing theatrical decorations for stage performances. He creatively adapted the themes of medieval Russian painting and Palekh miniature. As a particularly recognized work by him, Ushin illustrated the Russian translation of One Thousand and One Nights published in eight volumes by Academia. His illustrations for One Thousand and One Nights were awarded the gold medal at the 1937 Paris Exposition. Ushin also made lithographs and bookplates. OCLC 869825603 / 28384126.
Bella e rara carta nautica, tratta dal celebre atlante di De Witt ''Orbis Maritimus ofte Zee Atlas", che mostra l'Africa occidentale con le Isole Canarie e Capo Verde nell'Oceano Atlantico. La mappa è dotata di due rose dei venti e battaglie navali. L'immagine della mappa è orientata con il Nord verso l'Est. Cartiglio ricco e dettagliato con titolo in latino, con immagini di nativi e di commercianti occidentali, oltre ad animali del luogo. "Frederick de Wit deve essere considerato uno dei più importanti editori di mappe della seconda metà del XVII secolo. La maggior parte delle sue mappe sono di ottima qualità, sono caratterizzate da un'incisione chiara e bella, dall'attualità e ricchezza dell'immagine cartografica nonché dall'equilibrio delle decorazioni cartografiche". (Lexikon der Kartographie II, p. 899), Koeman M. Wit 1, 27. Koeman, Atlantes Neerlandici, IV, pp.191 e 518-519. Shirley 444. Putnam, Early sea charts, 75.. .
Fine Turkish, Ottoman (1500-1928) Original quarter leather bdg. Roy. 8vo. (24 x 16 cm). In Ottoman script (Old Turkish with Arabic letters). 911 p., profusely illustrated with many color and b/w plates, one folded map. Slight marginal foxing and light tears on extremities. Heavy tears on the map, no missing pieces, it needs to be restored. Overall a good copy. Hegira: 1291 = Gregorian: 1874. First and only Turkish edition of this rare and attractively and profusely illustrated book including Schweinfurth's travel account of the African continent, from Central Africa to Egypt, printed in the last Imperial period of the Ottomans. Schweinfurth was a Baltic German botanist and ethnologist who explored East-Central Africa. He was born in Riga, Latvia, then part of the Russian Empire. He was educated at the universities of Heidelberg, Munich, and Berlin (1856-1862), where he particularly devoted himself to botany and paleontology. Commissioned to arrange the collections brought from Sudan by Adalbert von Barnim and Robert Hartmann, his attention was directed to that region, and in 1863 he traveled around the shores of the Red Sea, repeatedly traversed the district between that sea and the Nile, passed on to Khartoum, and returned to Europe in 1866. His researches attracted so much attention that in 1868 the Berlin-based Alexander von Humboldt Foundation entrusted him with an important scientific mission to the interior of East Africa. Starting from Khartoum in January 1869, he went up the White Nile to Bahr-el-Ghazal, and then, with a party of ivory dealers, through the regions inhabited by the Diur (Dyoor), Dinka, Bongo, and Niam-Niam; crossing the Congo-Nile watershed he entered the country of the Mangbetu (Monbuttu) and discovered the river Uele (March 19, 1870), which by its westward flow he knew was independent of the Nile. Schweinfurth formed the conclusion that it belonged to the Chad system, and it was several years before its connection with the Congo was demonstrated. The discovery of the Uele was Schweinfurth's greatest geographical achievement, though he did much to elucidate the hydrography of the Bahr-el-Ghazal system. Of greater importance were the very considerable additions he made to the knowledge of the inhabitants and of the flora and fauna of Central Africa. He described in detail the cannibalistic practices of the Mangbetu, and his discovery of the pygmy Aka people settled conclusively the question as to the existence of dwarf races in tropical Africa. Unfortunately, a December 1870 fire in his camp destroyed nearly all that he had collected. He returned to Khartoum in July 1871 and published an account of the expedition, under the title of Im Herzen von Afrika (Leipzig, 1874; English edition, The Heart of Africa, 1873, new ed. 1878). In 1873-1874 he accompanied Friedrich Gerhard Rohlfs in his expedition into the Libyan Desert. Settling at Cairo in 1875, he founded a geographical society, under the auspices of the Khedive Ismail, and devoted himself almost exclusively to historical and ethnographic African studies. In 1876, he traveled into the Arabian Desert with Paul Güssfeldt, and continued his explorations therein at intervals until 1888, and during the same period made geological and botanical investigations in the Fayum, in the valley of the Nile. In 1889 he returned to Berlin; but he visited the Italian colony of Eritrea in 1891, 1892, and 1894. Schweinfurth died in Berlin. The accounts of all his travels and researches have appeared either in book or pamphlet form or in periodicals, such as Petermanns Mitteilungen, the Zeitschrift für Erdkunde. Among his works may be mentioned Artes Africanae; Illustrations and Descriptions of Productions of the Industrial Arts of Central African Tribes (1875). Özege 19040.
Very Good English Original wrappers. Foolscap 8vo. (18,5 x 12 cm). In English. 72 p., b/w ills. and one map. Slight toning on cover and extremities of pages. First and only edition of this richly illustrated 1930s book describing the manufacturers, geography, economy, railways, etc. of South Africa. "This little book does not pretend to be a complete Geography of South Africa. In particular, all accounts of South African manufacturers, and of life in cities, are purposely omitted. We have confined ourselves mainly to basic occupations which are the outcome of the physical characteristics of the country, and on which the economic life of South Africa is built up. Most of the illustrations are from photographs belonging to the South African Railways. We are grateful to the 1820 Memorial Settlers' Association for the free loan of some of these, and to the High Commissioner for South Africa for the loan of others." (From the preface of authors). 5 copies in OCLC: 41090515.
Incisione in rame su doppio foglio (mm 436x549) con bellissima colorazione coeva, verso velato da finissimo foglio di carta Giappone. Bella e rara carta nautica, tratta dal celebre atlante di De Witt ''Orbis Maritimus ofte Zee Atlas", della costa atlantica meridionale dell'Africa. Nel cartiglio titolo in latino e olandese: a sinistra un gruppo di europei che conducono negoziati commerciali. Al centro, tre leoni, un leopardo e un serpente dividono il cartiglio. Sulla destra due nativi. In basso a destra della carta nautica sono rappresentati Nettuno e una figura femminile, trainati su un carro da tre cavalli. La costa presenta molte insenature e l'isola di S. Elena Nuova è un po' più a sud del solito. "Frederick de Wit deve essere considerato uno dei più importanti editori di mappe della seconda metà del XVII secolo. La maggior parte delle sue mappe sono di ottima qualità, sono caratterizzate da un'incisione chiara e bella, dall'attualità e ricchezza dell'immagine cartografica nonché dall'equilibrio delle decorazioni cartografiche". (Lexikon der Kartographie II, p. 899), Koeman M. Wit 1, 27. Koeman, Atlantes Neerlandici, IV, pp.191 e 518-519. Shirley 444. Putnam, Early sea charts, 75.. .
Broch?. 96 pages.
8vo [23 x 16 cm]; xxiii, 698 pp, index. original cloth, gilt spine title lettering, fine, clean and unused, as new condition. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. A massive reference covering Africa, United States, West Indies and Latin America, with a detailed table of contents by subject areas, including history, customs, languages, music, culture, colonization, slavery, religion, economic, education, literature, etc.
Milano, 1896, agosto 9, bella copertina litografica illustrata a colori in fascicolo originale completo di pp. 8 De “La Tribuna – Supplemento illustrato della Domenica”
folio [40 x 31 cm]; x, 236 pp, 13 fine etched plates including frontis, other plates from drwgs, numerous other illus, the half-title page is present, title page vignette. original half brown leather, gilt title lettering on front cover and spine, gilt spine decoration, lower 2 inches of spine damaged and worn, effecting the inside lower corners of pages, moderate foxing on plates, else clean. A picture of this book is avai The signature of R. T. Coryndon on the front endpaper. Sir Robert Thorne Coryndon was Governor of Uganda and subsequently of Kenya. There was a later edition in 1899. Mendelssohn II, 13: 'The first edition was published in 1895 and soon became very rare. . .Never before or elsewhere, have the winged and furred creatures of the wild lived in their lithe beauty and fantastic grace as in these delicate drawings. . . . the frontispiece, contributed by Sir J. E. Millais, the Last Trek, is perhaps the most beautiful illustration connected with South Africa art.'
8vo., First Edition, with plates, endpapers lightly browned; green cloth, gilt back, a very good, bright, clean copy in unclipped dustwrapper, the latter minimally chafed at edges. A PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR TO SIR ARCHIBALD JAMES WITH THE FORMER'S WARM SIGNED HOLOGRAPH INSCRIPTION ON FRONT FREE ENDPAPER. Foran thanks James 'for all your generous help'; signed and dated 'Nanyuki. Kenya Colony 1958'. SIGNED COPIES BY THIS AUTHOR ARE EXTREMELY SCARCE.
Second edition. 24 x 16,5 cm. 26 p. (Portuguese language). Original boards (softcover) with title to illustrated front cover. Boards with slight signs of wear. Good condition. With black-and-white illustrations.
Joanesburgo, Edição de Erudita Publications, s.a. (hacia 1975). Folio; 152 pp., impresas a doble columna y con numerosas ilustraciones fotográficas de T. McNally y P. Roos, y cuadros entre el texto. Enc. original.
177 pages. Bibliography. Index. "When war was declared in October 1899, Hilder volunteered for service in South Africa and served two tours of dutyy in 1900 and 1902. His writings are rare accounts of the Canadian action in the war as seen from the perspective of the mounted infantry. No other substantial descriptions of these units have been published, despite the fact that these men made up over 50% of Canadian soldiers recruited to serve in the war." - from dust jacket. Prior owner's ink stamp upon verso of front free endpaper, otherwise clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Appears unread. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. An excellent copy. Book
33X24.5 cm. 224 pages. Softcover. Cover slightly scratched. Cover corners slightly rubbed. Spine slightly rubbed. Else in good conditions. PLEASE NOTE: This item is overweight. We may ask for extra shipping costs.
Milano, 1896, marzo 29, bella copertina litografica illustrata a colori in fascicolo originale completo di pp. 8 De “La Tribuna – Supplemento illustrato della Domenica”
La obra recoge 3595 lotes de libros ampliamente descritos. Hay desde manuscritos árabes, persas, hindúes, turcos, hebreos, abisinios, coptos y armenios, libros de historia y topografía, de lenguas y literatura orientales, hasta libros editados en 1901.
Cambridge, printed for the Muséum 1939, fort In-8 relié demi toile beige, 763 pages. Très bon état.
Firenze, 1983, estratto con copertina originale, pp. 4/25 con una cartina illustrata in nero n.t. - !! ATTENZIONE !!: Con il termine estratto (o stralcio) intendiamo riferirci ad un fascicolo contenente un articolo di rivista, sia che esso sia stato stampato a parte utilizzando la stessa composizione sia che provenga direttamente da una rivista. Le pagine sono indicate come "da/a", ad esempio: 229/231 significa che il testo è composto da tre pagine. Quando la rivista di provenienza non viene indicata é perchè ci è sconosciuta. - !! ATTENTION !!: : NOT A BOOK : “estratto” or “stralcio” means simply a few pages, original nonetheless, printed in a magazine. Pages are indicated as in "from” “to", for example: 229/231 means the text comprises three pages (229, 230 and 231). If the magazine that contained the pages is not mentioned, it is because it is unknown to us.
Very Good English Paperback. Pbo. Cr. 8vo. In English. 24 p. B/w ills. A day at the farm.
12mo [20.5 x 14 cm]; vii, 373 pp, 4 lithographed plates including frontis (views), large folding map (ink stain on verso), appendix. contemporary marbled boards, with later cloth spine, part of original spines preserved, edge wear, signature on title page, minor foxing on some outer edges and map, interior is clean and very good. A picture of this book is available upon request by emai Aside from general descriptions including trade, commerce, people, agriculture, flora, zoology, government, customs, architecture, religion, navigation, the author describes individual islands, Saint Mary, Santa Maria, St. Michael, Terceira, St. George, Graciosa, Fayal, Pico, Corvo, Flores, etc. Attractive plates of these mid-Atlantic islands.
vi + 98pp., 27cm., softcover, good condition, in the series "Archives d'anthropologie" nr.26, text in English, C39114
Boards a bit darkened and with slight rubbing to extremities. ; The reminiscences of a diplomat's wife, who travelled nearly the entire globe with her statesman husband. top edge gilt; 8vo; 354,324 pages
1 18x11.5 cm., 161, [1] pp., ritratto di Albert Cook protetto da velina all'antiporta e altre 6 tavv. in b/n f.t., legatura in tela edit. ill., ex libris, lievi fioriture, ottimo esemplare, in inglese
8vo [24 x 16 cm]; [viii], 210 pp, double-page map, index. original cloth, gilt spine title lettering, dj (not price clipped, slight wear), name on endpaper, else fine and clean. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Travels throughout Ethiopia, from remote mountain-tops to isolated islands on Lake Tana, from the walled Moslem city of Harar, a village of Ethiopian Jews, to the Christian heartland, searching for the world's rarest wolf in the Bale Mountains, etc.
