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In-12, broché, couverture papier moderne, 12,186, (2) p., qqs mouill. claires et rouss. "Morale sociale. Calcul sur la vie humaine... L'esclavage, le célibat et le luxe sont condamnés. Éloge de l'agriculture…" (Cf. longue analyse in INED, n° 540). Avocat, l'auteur devint président à la Cour impériale de Paris, et l'un des rédacteurs du code criminel. (Colon, 'Siècle des Lumières', 58:517). Bon exemplaire, intérieur frais, grand de marges.
In-8, broché, couverture papier marbré moderne, 8 p. Édition originale. Le rapport qui fixait les exceptions au tarif uniforme institué sur le commerce des marchandises à l’intérieur du territoire national. Suivi du "Projet de décret" adopté par l’Assemblée nationale. (Goldsmiths, 'Online catalogue', 14941.27). Bon exemplaire.
In-8, broché, couverture papier moderne, tranches rouges, 35 p., rousseurs. Edition originale. Goudard expose son projet de nouveau tarif conçu autour de la réduction des droits d'entrée sur les matières premières, afin de réduire le prix de produits manufacturés, de favoriser la consommation intérieure et les exportations. Suivi du "Projet de décret" qui fut adopté en l'état. (Goldsmiths, 'Online catalogue', n° 14941.21. Stourm, p. 169).
In-12, plein veau marbré de l'époque, dos à nerfs orné de compartiments fleuronnés et cloisonnés, tranches rouges, xviij, iv, 435, (1) p. L'édition la plus complète, remise en vente de l'édition de 1755, en grande partie originale, considérablement augmentée par rapport à la première publiée en 1753 à l'insu de l'auteur. Elle contient pour la première fois 'l'Essai sur les prix' (avec des Tableaux statistiques, p. 243 à 255) et 'l'Essai sur l'agriculture', soit la moitié de l'ouvrage. Ce livre, "accueilli par d'Argenson avec enthousiasme, exerça une action immédiate sur l'administration et sera cité pendant quinze ans comme faisant autorité" (Weulersse). Néo-mercantiliste et agrarien, Herbert fut l'un des premiers à plaider en faveur de la liberté du commerce des grains. Il avait été directeur des carosses publics de Bordeaux. (Higgs, 1474. Kress, 5617. Cette édition manque à Einaudi et à Goldsmiths). Reliure épidermée, coiffes et coins usés. Intérieur frais.
Petit in-8, demi-chagrin bordeaux moderne, tête dorée, (2) f., 206 p., (1) p. d'errata. Seconde édition largement augmentée, en particulier d'un essai "sur les moyens d'encourager l'agriculture et l'exportation des blés". "La Salle de l'Étang est non seulement l'un des premiers à systématiser l'utilisation des prairies artificielles, mais il est également original quand il démontre comment cette transformation s'accompagnera nécessairement de changements profonds dans les structures physiques et juridiques de la vie rurale" (cf. André Bourde, 'Agronomie et agronomes en France au XVIIIe s.', I, 338). (Goldsmiths, n° 9333. Higgs, 1660). Exemplaire grand de marges. Ex-libris "P.J.C. Orsi, cuisinier, meilleur ouvrier de France". Très bon exemplaire.
In-8, plein veau raciné de l'époque, dos lisse orné d'un décor de filets, palettes et fers spéciaux dorés (quelques épidermures et petits accrocs de cuir), contemporary marbled calf, spine elaborately decorated in gilt in compartments, lettered in gilt (some schuffing and abrasions on the boards), xvi, 528, xv, (1) p. First edition. Though largely devoted to agricultural economy, the work, as indicated in the title, contains thoughts on the poor and the poor laws with a chapter entitled "Of the Poor laws. Amendments proposed" and "Of Population". (For this first edition: Goldsmiths, 11249. For the second edition in the same year: Higgs 6207. Kress, 7183). A very fine copy in contemporary calf, well margined, crisp and clean.
Abeille Jacques Les jardins statuaires. , GALLIMARD 2012-05-07, Libro complessivamente in buonissimo stato. Buono (Good) . <br> <br> Copertina flessibile <br> 572<br> 978-2-07-044449
Ex-library book with the usual stamps, stickers, etc. Binding is solid and text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. Book has been re-bound into heavy, strong, red buckram covers that show very very light use -- only a little wear to corners. Interior filled with over 100 full page plates in b&w of facades and architectural detail, and is absolutely clean. 244 pages, 1st 15 pages of text suffer a water wrinkle (no stain) to upper (L) of page. Very nice volume. Photo of contents page is available
1st Edition. . 4to. over 2 kgs. would need extra shipping for international orders
Book appears to be in mint unread condition. 160pp. A comprehensive work on how to grow miniature trees, how to design them based on the natural growth habit of various species.
Mm 250x315 Volume di pp. 219, rilegato in tela verde con titolo impresso in oro al dorso, sovraccoperta editoriale, 138 illustrazioni, perlopiù a colori, su tavole anche ripiegate. Testi di Marella Agnelli, Marella Caracciolo e note di Paolo Pejrone. Testo in lingua francese - french text. Libro in condizioni di nuovo. SPEDIZIONE IN 24 ORE DALLA CONFERMA DELL'ORDINE.
218 pages. Features: Rhode Island home of artist Antonio Cirino; The Los Angeles home of Sydney H. Strouds; Solar home designed by David Barrow; Home of Mr. and Mrs. William Cook of Phoenix; The home of Dr. and Mrs. M.E. Smerling; Jean Keithly and her Elmhurst, Illinois home; The Skeet Brandon family of Newcastle, Indiana; and much more, plus dozens of vintage ads. Above-average wear. Binding intact. Unmarked. A worthy copy. Magazine
New English Paperback. Small 4to. (26 x 17 cm). Edition in English. 111 p., color ills. Turkey's biological diversity and its conservation.
192 pages. "Reveals the hidden highlights of 26 of Vancouver's finest private gardens. For each, detailed garden plans and a selection of colour photographs complement descriptive text which includes insights in the words of each garden's creator." - from dust jacket. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. A lovely copy of this gorgeous work. Book
42 pages. Features: Tom Deachman wants to change Christmas; The Night Frank Mahovlich Came Back to Maple Leaf Gardens - article with photos; Astrologers - a report on the continent's latest craze; Children's colour photo section - Velveteen fashion; Kildare Dobbs' adventures in multi-lingualism; Bedlam in Bytown - a disillusioned account of Grey Cup Week - with nice colour photos including Juliette, the Ottawa Roughriderettes (cheerleaders), and Julia (Julie) May Dixie - Miss Grey Cup, 1967; A cookbook for everyone this Christmas; Rex - the story of Johnny and his dog. Please note: one staple missing and the other is only holding several pages. We can restaple if you wish. Moderate wear. Unmarked. A quality vintage copy. Magazine
4to., First Edition, on laid paper, with a coloured frontispiece and 99 plates in monochrome; cloth gilt, gilt back, backstrip lightly bruised at head and tail else a very good, clean copy.
1st edition. VG hbk in original green cloth, gilt. 16675. eng
1st edition. Good pbk. Staining to most pages.13722. eng
Good pbk reprint. (Penguin handbooks ; PH44).21909. eng
Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall eng
1st edition. Hardback in dustjacket. VG/VG (price clipped). Signed by the author on the title page. ISBN 0907621341. 15367. eng
In-4°; 2 voll. Parte I gennaio - giugno 1840, parte II secondo semestre luglio-dicembre, pp. 424 36 tavole, 425-798, (1) e 36 tavole. Completo delle tavole calcografiche tutte colorate a mano sono incise da Bernieri. Legatura in mezza pergamena coeva con angoli tasselli con titolo in oro al dorso L’opera segue la successione dei mesi, quindi la stagionalità delle piante, per avere fiori tutto l’anno. Antonio Piccioli fu direttore dell’Orto botanico di Firenze, fornisce in questo manuale sia descrizioni scientifiche, che sull’habitat delle piante, che aneddoti, che poesie relative a quel fiore. Ottima copia.
70 pages. Features: Nice ad for Ford V-8 cars inside front cover shows scotty dog outside empty garage; Fascinating half-page ad shows a lead miner and extolls the benefits of lead paint; Nice color ad for Kellogg's Rice Krispies; Seven Keys to Cape Cod; New Yorkers DO Garden; Biennials Stage the Greatest Show of All; Cool Little Touches - how to give that cool and summery feel to your rooms; It's more fun to play at home; July indoor and outdoor gardening guides; Nice color-photo ad for Campbell's soups; Cook Hot, Keep Cool; *Charming* one-page colour ad for Certo features May Robson who says "I'm An Old Hand at Jelly-Making"; Down with Chaperons - and up with parental guidance; Nice one-page color ad for Heinz soup shows artist at work; Half-page two-color ad for Spam; Nice 2-color half-page ad for Libby's fancy tomato juice; Fantastic one-page color ad for Chicken of the Sea and White Star tuna features magician; Wesson Oil ad features artist Meysa McMein; Fantastic one-page color ad for Chesterfied cigarettes features young lovelies in red, white and blue hats; Nice colour-photo one-page ad for Beautyrest mattresses; It Took Imagination - before and after photos and write-up of the makeover of "a wretch of a place"; Really nice color ad for Hellmann's mayonnaise inside back cover; Nice ad for Ralston shredded whole wheat on back cover features comic family the "Crabby Craigs" and an endorsement by Ida Bailey Allen.. 3" x 3" clippings from page 22, 23 and 27. Taped repair to page 14. Above-average wear. Covers loose but present. A worthy vintage copy. Magazine
78 pages. Features: One-page Toronto-Dominion Bank ad features large portrait of Mme. Marie Curie; One-page Craven "A" cigarette ad features photo of bare-shouldered sultry blonde; One-page colour photo ad for General Motors buses; Why Surgeons Operate - a doctor explains the subtle forces impelling his colleagues to reach for the scalpel - whether or not the patient needs it; Dr. Ronald Wintrob - photo-illustrated article of his medical adventure in the far east with Tom Dooley, MEDICO, jungle disease in Laos, and guerrilla war; Trade Secrets of a Professional Fund Raiser; Italian Gardens, in Toronto's northern suburbs - photo-illustrated article; Conscription - the bone in Canada's throat has choked off national unity twice in the 20th century; Photos of canoe racing in Mooney's Bay, near Ottawa; Clinic to Curb Sex Crimes Before They Happen; Glossy colour four-page centrefold insert advertises Algoma Steel's continued expansion; The Brave New Transistorized (Radio) World; Two-page colour ad for Remington Rand typewriters; Nice colour one-page Labatt's 50 ad features sailing scene; Pretty model in Pitney-Bowes postage meter colour-photo ad; Brief anecdote entitled "The army 'plot' that soaked Mackenzie King'; Colour-photo ad for IBM's Executary; What red scientist Dr. Mikhail Klotchko didn't know about our science; Eskimo Co-ops; The (federal) Tory Future Looks Bright; Nice Labatt's Pilsener beer colour-photo ad inside back cover features magician and his beautiful assistant; Back cover colour-photo Coke ad suggests a lemon garnish; and more. Moderate wear. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy. Magazine
