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  • A neat Spanish-language pocket edition of Thomas à Kempis' famous devotional work, embellished with four fine copper engravings.
    A neat Spanish-language pocket edition of Thomas à Kempis' famous devotional work, embellished with four fine copper engravings.

    KEMPIS, Thomas à.
    De la Imitacion de Christo, 1777.
    $246.00

  • A collection of previously unpublished Latin poems of Christian interest, published by Soncino and edited by Abstemio.
    A collection of previously unpublished Latin poems of Christian interest, published by Soncino and edited by Abstemio.

    ABSTEMIUS, Laurentius (editor).
    Opuscula huius codicis. 10 April 1502.
    $13,620.00

  • A scarce Avignon printed commonplace book containing 900 Scerets, Recettes, Procédés, et Remèdies.
    A scarce Avignon printed commonplace book containing 900 Scerets, Recettes, Procédés, et Remèdies.

    [BOOK OF SECRETS].
    900 Secrets, Recettes, Procédés, et Remèdies 1834.
    $681.00

  • Le Decameron de Jean Boccace.
    Le Decameron de Jean Boccace.

    [EROTICA]. BOCCACCIO, Giovanni.
    Le Decameron de Jean Boccace. 1757-61.
    $20,430.00

  • Saint Bernardine of Siena, Franciscan theologian and preacher led the growth of the Observants, a branch of the Franciscan order that spread throughout Europe
    Saint Bernardine of Siena, Franciscan theologian and preacher led the growth of the Observants, a branch of the Franciscan order that spread throughout Europe

    [BERNARDINE, Saint].
    Examples of San Bernardino. 1926,
    $171.00

  • First separate edition, with the scholia, of Pindar's Odes. The first Greek book printed in Rome.
    First separate edition, with the scholia, of Pindar's Odes. The first Greek book printed in Rome.

    PINDAR.
    [Odes, in Greek] Olympia, Pythia, Nemea, Isthmia. 13 August 1515.
    $10,215.00

  • Blasone Veneto,
    Blasone Veneto,

    CORONELLI, V[incenzo].
    Blasone Veneto, 1706.
    $2,724.00

  • Fourth edition, second Italian edition, of Eursebius's Historia Ecclesiastica, translated from the Greek by the monk and theologian Rufinus of Aquileia.
    Fourth edition, second Italian edition, of Eursebius's Historia Ecclesiastica, translated from the Greek by the monk and theologian Rufinus of Aquileia.

    EUSEBIUS, Caesariensis; AQUILEIENSIS, Rufinus (translator).
    Historia ecclesiastica. 15 July 1479.
    $8,853.00

  • limited edition with a copper plate and a collection of original drawings from two other artists
    limited edition with a copper plate and a collection of original drawings from two other artists

    LORRAIN, Jean; COURBOULEIX, Léon & FARNETI, Carlo (illustrators).
    La Maison Philibert. 1928.
    $17,025.00

  • Hancarville catalogued Sir William Hamilton's collection of ancient vases in Naples from which it is likely he took some inspiration for these images
    Hancarville catalogued Sir William Hamilton's collection of ancient vases in Naples from which it is likely he took some inspiration for these images

    [EROTICA]. [HANCARVILLE, Pierre-Francois Hugues, d'].
    Veneres uti observantur in gemmis antiquis. ca. 1771].
    $17,025.00

  • A finely bound example of the 1710 edition of the eleven extant comedies of Aristophanes, printed in Greek and Latin.
    A finely bound example of the 1710 edition of the eleven extant comedies of Aristophanes, printed in Greek and Latin.

    [ARISTOPHANES]; KUSTER, Ludolf (editor).
    Aristophanis comoediae undecim, 1710.
    $3,405.00

  • A beautiful set of the works of Moliere, bound by the art deco binder Henri Noulhac and featuring 39 plates in two states and 12 pen & ink drawings
    A beautiful set of the works of Moliere, bound by the art deco binder Henri Noulhac and featuring 39 plates in two states and 12 pen & ink drawings

    MOLIÈRE.
    Oeuvres complètes de Molière, 1825.
    $12,939.00

  • One of 95 copies on papier imperial japon, signed by the author and illustrator Fabien Lorenzi, in art deco style binding.
    One of 95 copies on papier imperial japon, signed by the author and illustrator Fabien Lorenzi, in art deco style binding.

    CHAMPSAUR, Felicien; LORENZI, Fabien, illustrator
    Le Semeur d'Amour 1924
    $4,086.00

  • Fine, fresh example attractively bound, of the most elaborate history of world religion published up to that time, profusely illustrated.
    Fine, fresh example attractively bound, of the most elaborate history of world religion published up to that time, profusely illustrated.

    PICART, Bernard (artist).
    Histoire générale des cérémonies, moeurs, et coutumes religieuses de tous les Peuples du Monde. 1741.
    $10,215.00

  • a unique copy extra-illustrated with two copper plates and original drawings by multiple artists
    a unique copy extra-illustrated with two copper plates and original drawings by multiple artists

    FLAUBERT, Gustave; HUARD, Charles; van ELSEN, Théodore; FARNETI, Carlo (illustrators).
    Madame Bovary. Moeurs de province. 1930.
    $20,430.00

  • A handsomely bound example of Brunelleschi's illustrated edition of three works by the French dramatist, poet & novelist Alfred de Musset.
    A handsomely bound example of Brunelleschi's illustrated edition of three works by the French dramatist, poet & novelist Alfred de Musset.

    BRUNELLESCHI, Umberto (artist); MUSSET, Alfred de.
    La Nuit Venitienne; Fantasio; Les Caprices de Marianne. [1913].
    $2,043.00

  • Second edition of La Vie Mahomed by Henri, Comte de Boulainvilliers. A scarce work on the prophet Muhammed.
    Second edition of La Vie Mahomed by Henri, Comte de Boulainvilliers. A scarce work on the prophet Muhammed.

    BOULAINVILLIERS, Henri, Comte de.
    La Vie Mahomed; 1731.
    $1,022.00

  • Limited edition, one of 500 copies with 45 illustrations from original watercolours by Pierre Brissaud reproduced in pochoir and retouched by hand
    Limited edition, one of 500 copies with 45 illustrations from original watercolours by Pierre Brissaud reproduced in pochoir and retouched by hand

    BOYLESVE, René; BRISSAUD, Pierre (illustrator).
    La Leçon d'Amour dans un parc. 1925.
    $1,703.00

  • With an original drawing by Blobel-Riche and manuscript essay from Pierre Benoit.
    With an original drawing by Blobel-Riche and manuscript essay from Pierre Benoit.

    BENOIT, Pierre; LOBEL-RICHE, Almery (illustrator).
    L'Atlantide. 1922.
    $5,108.00

  • An attractive example of Brunelleschi's work, illustrating his appreciation & understanding of costume as well as his flair for the erotic.
    An attractive example of Brunelleschi's work, illustrating his appreciation & understanding of costume as well as his flair for the erotic.

    BRUNELLESCHI, Umberto; PRÉVOST, L'Abbé.
    Histoire de Chevalier des Grieux et de Manon Lescaut. 1934.
    $184.00

  • Limited edition signed by Gerda Wegener
    Limited edition signed by Gerda Wegener

    WEGENER, Gerda (illustrator); Giacomo Casanova.
    Une Aventure d'Amour a Venise. 1927
    $2,724.00

  • Printed in Paris in 1926, limited edition of 425 numbered copies. With 20 colour plates by Icart and a facsimile letter by Colette tipped-in.
    Printed in Paris in 1926, limited edition of 425 numbered copies. With 20 colour plates by Icart and a facsimile letter by Colette tipped-in.

    ICART, Louis (illustrator); COLETTE.
    L'Ingénue libertine.
    1926.
    $4,086.00

  • A special edition produced in small numbers of Pierre Louys' erotic masterpiece. Printed in purple reproducing original manuscript, with 20 engravings.
    A special edition produced in small numbers of Pierre Louys' erotic masterpiece. Printed in purple reproducing original manuscript, with 20 engravings.

    LOUYS, Pierre.
    Trois filles de leur mère. [1926].
    $2,248.00

  • The present work is illustrated by George Barbier who provides beautiful illustrations of the mythological Centaur and the Bacchante, a follower of Bacchus
    The present work is illustrated by George Barbier who provides beautiful illustrations of the mythological Centaur and the Bacchante, a follower of Bacchus

    BARBIER, George (illustrator); GUÉRIN, Maurice de.
    Poèmes en Prose 1928.
    $9,000.00

  • Apollo and Pegasus
    Apollo and Pegasus

    HOBSON, Anthony.
    Apollo and Pegasus 1975.
    $409.00

  • Album with 23 partly hand-coloured erotic drawings. Richly gilt binding.
    Album with 23 partly hand-coloured erotic drawings. Richly gilt binding.

    [EROTICA].
    Album. c.1850.
    $3,405.00

  • Contemporary green morocco in the Gothic style, multiple gilt fillets with decorative corner-pieces with red morocco onlays, elaborately gilt, by Gruel.
    Contemporary green morocco in the Gothic style, multiple gilt fillets with decorative corner-pieces with red morocco onlays, elaborately gilt, by Gruel.

    [BINDING]. MASSILLION, Jean-Baptiste.
    Petit Carême de Massillon suivi des Sermons... 1826.
    $3,405.00

  • Exceptional crushed morocco binding, gilt panels enclosing central square decorated heavily in gilt with floral and leaf designs, by Dauphin, Lyon.
    Exceptional crushed morocco binding, gilt panels enclosing central square decorated heavily in gilt with floral and leaf designs, by Dauphin, Lyon.

    [BINDING]. MASSILLION, [Jean-Baptiste].
    Petit Carême de Massillon suivi des Sermons... 1824.
    $4,767.00

  • Witty erotic illustrations depicting 18th century French aristocracy each accompanied by proverbs and verses.
    Witty erotic illustrations depicting 18th century French aristocracy each accompanied by proverbs and verses.

    [EROTICA].
    Proverbes, Quatrains, Bon vieux temps. [c. 1945].
    $2,724.00

  • Le Spectacle de la nature.
    Le Spectacle de la nature.

    [BINDING, MINIATURE] -
    Le Spectacle de la nature. [1822].
    $477.00

  • Mozart des Dames.
    Mozart des Dames.

    [BINDING, MINIATURE] - MALO, Charles (editor).
    Mozart des Dames. [1826].
    $681.00

  • Le petit volage fixé
    Le petit volage fixé

    [ALMANACK].
    Le petit volage fixé 1809.
    $218.00

  • Almanach historique et chronologique de tous les spectacles [de Paris].
    Almanach historique et chronologique de tous les spectacles [de Paris].

    [BINDING, MINIATURE] -
    Almanach historique et chronologique de tous les spectacles [de Paris]. 1752.
    $818.00

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