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L'Imagination, Poëme | Poëme en VIII chants, accompagne de notes historiques et litteraires Par J. Esménard Volumes I and II (2 Volumes) Delille, Jacques [J. Esménard] Jacques Delille (22 June 1738 - 1 May 1813) was a French poet, freemason and translator. He was born at Aigueperse in Auvergne and died in Paris. (Book #ID 95112) Published by Giguet et Michaud, Rue des Bons-Enfants, N° 34, Paris, First Edition 1806. 1806. Uniform matching first edition hard back binding in original quarter leather, green marble covers, gilt and red title and author lettering labels to the spines. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [lxii] 270; 283 (+ errata) printed pages of text with illustrated monochrome frontispiece to each volume. Just a little bleeding from the leather corners to the end papers, text block clean and bright, spines slightly sun faded and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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Comédies et Proverbes, Tome Premier, Tome Second [Volumes 1 and 2] D'Alfred de Musset (Book #ID 66285) Published by Librairie-Editeur Charpentier Paris 1861. 2 Volumes. Paris 1861. Uniform matching hard back binding in publisher's original half navy calf, marble paper covered boards, gilt title, author lettering and volume number to the spines. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains [viii] 454 [i]; [viii] 427 printed pages of text. Scattered foxing to the end papers and margins, spines slightly age darkened, light rubbing to the extremities and in Very Good sound and tight condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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Lettres de mon Moulin Daudet, Alphonse (Book #ID 56574) Published Paris Nelson Éditeurs 189, rue Saint-Jacques circa 1905. Paris circa 1905. Hard back binding in publisher's original half black calf, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, blue cloth covered boards, blue and gold marble end papers, top edge gilt. 8vo. 6½'' x 4¼''. Contains [xvi] 253 [20] printed pages of French text with colour frontispiece and monochrome photographs throughout. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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Scènes de la vie Privée; Modeste Mignon De Balzac, Honoré [1799-1850] (Book #ID 56573) Published Paris, Librairie Nouvelle, Boulevard des Italiens, 45, en Face de la Maison Dorée 1856. Paris 1856. Hard back binding in publisher's original half black calf, blue marble paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 6½'' x 4¼''. Contains 309 [vi catalogue] printed pages of French text. A little age toning to the paper and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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Pocket Worlds Series: No. 21 La Vie Sauvage dans la Ville De Sairigne, Catherine [Illustrated by Pierre Denieuil] (Book #ID 24470) Published by Gallimard First Edition 1985. 1985. Publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. 7'' x 4¼'' 38 pages ISBN 2070397211. French text. Colour illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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Le Doigt Magique [The Magic Finger] Dahl, Roald [Dessiné par Henri Geleron] (Book #ID 24684) Published by Éditions Gallimard 1979. 1979. Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. 8vo 8'' x 6''. French text. Super colour illustrations throughout. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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Normandy and Brittany Dutton, Ralph (Book #ID 28000) Published by B. T. Batsford Ltd., 4 Fitzhardinge Street, Portman Square, London First Edition 1953. 1953. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original lime green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 261 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Cloth covers sporadically sun faded, free from foxing, the contents in Fine condition in superb Fine condition panoramic dust wrapper, not price clipped 18s, spine not faded. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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Lettres de Mon Moulin Daudet, Alphonse (Book #ID 28841) Published by Nelson 25 Rue Denfert-Rochereau, Paris 1939. 1939. Hard back binding in publisher's original ivory cloth covers, green lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 283 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in scarce Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs across tips and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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From a Paris Balcony [1] Dimnet, Ernest (Book #ID 67473) Published by Grant Richards Ltd., St. Martin's Street, London 1924. London 1924. Hard back binding in publisher's original toffee cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 234 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the spine ends and corners, foxing to the page margins and end papers and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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Le Petit Chose [Collection Nelson No. 322] Daudet, Alphonse (Book #ID 72437) Published Paris Nelson Éditeurs 25, rue Denfert-Rochereau, Paris 1943. Paris 1943. Hard back binding in publisher's original decorated cream cloth covers. 8vo. 6½'' x 4¼''. Contains 380 printed pages of text. Foxing to the page edges and end papers. Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small tears to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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Un Coeur à l'Envers [A Heart Upside Down] Signed Derveloy, Sylvie (Book #ID 74323) Published by Les Editions du Panthéon Paris 1998. 1998. First edition in publisher's original cream card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 141 printed pages of French text. Light grubby marks to the cream card covers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'To Antony, To a new friendship Sylvie.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 2840943689 Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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Bulletin De L'Association Pro Aventico (No. 22) 1974 Denis van Berchem, Hans Jucker, Rudolf Laur-Belart, Hans Bögli, Michel Egloff (Book #ID 91058) Published by Musée romain, Avenches, Bern First Edition 1974. 1974. First edition in publisher's original white card wrap covers[soft back] with flat back spine. 4to 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 77 printed pages of French, German and some English text with monochrome illustrations, 33 plates. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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La Vie Parisienne sous la Révolution et le Directoire D'Almeras, Henri (Book #ID 52128) Published Paris Albin Michel, Éditeur 22, rue Huyghens. Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains [vi] 432 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Pencil list to the half-title page, spine very slightly faded, a little brown ghosting to the end papers, corners sharp and pointed and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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Paris Dark, Sidney [Illustrated by Henry Rushbury] (Book #ID 39448) Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., St. Martin's Street, London First Edition 1926. London 1926. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black buckram covers, gilt lettering to the spine, gilt amoral coat of arms to the upper panel, top edge gilt. 8vo 10'' x 7'' 139 pp. 56 full-page single-sided monochrome illustrations throughout. One page section slightly proud, light foxing to the front end papers, spine very slightly sun faded and in Very Good sound condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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The Olive Harvest [Signed] Drinkwater, Carol (Book #ID 88481) Published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 5 Upper Saint Martin's Lane, London Second Impression 2004. 2004. Hard back binding in publisher's original forest green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, yellow end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 290 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'Carol Drinkwater.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0297847805 Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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The Knight, The Lady and The Priest; The Making of Modern Marriage in Medieval France Duby, Georges (Book #ID 109473) Published by Peregrine Books First Edition Thus 1985. 1985. First edition thus in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 311 pp. Vertical crease marks to the spine, red ink name to half-title page and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0140551433 Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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Scènes de la vie de Province; Ursule Mirouët De Balzac, Honoré [1799-1850] (Book #ID 56572) Published Paris, Librairie Nouvelle, Boulevard des Italiens, 45, en Face de la Maison Dorée 1857. Paris 1857. Hard back binding in publisher's original half black calf, marble paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 6½'' x 4¼''. Contains 358 [i] printed pages of French text. A little age toning to the paper and in near Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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L'économie rurale et la vie des campagnes dans l'Occident médiéval. (France, Angleterre, Empire, IXe - XVe siècles). Essai de synthèse et perspectives de recherches | Tome II (Volume II | Rural economy and country life in the medieval West. (France, England, Empire, 9th - 15th centuries). Synthesis essay and research perspectives). Duby, Georges (Book #ID 107153) Published by Aubier, Editions Montaigne, 13 Quai de Conti, Paris 1970. 1970. Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Contains 378-822 pp French text with monochrome maps. Spine sun faded and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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Provincial Magistrates and Revolutionary Politics in France, 1789-1795 Dawson, Philip (Book #ID 60568) Published by Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA First Edition 1972. USA 1972. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains [x] 427 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with superficial wear to the upper edges. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 674719603 Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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Souvenirs, Impressions, Pensées Et Paysages, Pendant Un Voyage En Orient (1832-1833) Ou Notes d'un Voyageur (2 Volumes in 1) De Lamartine, M. Alphonse [Alphonse Marie Louis de Prat de Lamartine (21 October 1790 - 28 February 1869) was a French author, poet, and statesman who was instrumental in the foundation of the French Second Republic and the continuation of the tricolore as the flag of France]. Henry Howard FRS (2 July 1757 - 1 March 1842) was an English antiquarian and family historian, best known as the author of Memorials of the Howard Family. (Book #ID 110764) Published by Librairie de Charles Gosselin; Librairie de Furnes, Paris, First Edition 1835. 1835. Volume one and two (of four). First edition rebacked hard back binding in publisher's original half chestnut brown calf binding, the spine divided into six panels, red and black morocco lettered labels in the second and fourth, twin parallel line details across the panels, marble paper sides and end papers. 18mo. 6½'' x 4½''. French travel work documenting Alphonse de Lamartine's 1832-1833 journey to the Orient. Contains portrait frontispiece, (vii)-blank, 271; frontispiece engraved plate of Jerusalem, 329 pp, French text. Just a little age toning to the end papers and title pages. From the private library of Corby Castle a Grade I listed building and ancestral home of the Howard family situated on the southern edge of the village of Great Corby in Cumbria with Corby Castle coat of arms bookplate to the front paste down and SIGNED 'Henry Howard' to the second front free end paper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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Bulletin De L'Association Pro Aventico (No. 20) 1969 Denis van Berchem, Hans Jucker, Rudolf Laur-Belart, Hans Bögli, Michel Egloff (Book #ID 91056) Published by Musée romain, Avenches, Bern First Edition 1969. 1969. First edition in publisher's original white card wrap covers[soft back] with flat back spine. 4to 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 70 printed pages of French, German and some English text with monochrome illustrations, plans, figures and photographs throughout. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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From a Paris Balcony Dimnet, Ernest (Book #ID 64323) Published by Grant Richards Ltd., St. Martin's Street, London 1924. London 1924. Hard back binding in publisher's original toffee cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 234 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the spine ends and corners, ink marking to the front free end paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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Lettres de mon Moulin [Collection Nelson No. 4] Daudet, Alphonse (Book #ID 67526) Published Paris Nelson Éditeurs 25, rue Denfert-Rochereau, Paris 1930. Paris 1930. Hard back binding in publisher's original decorated cream cloth covers. 8vo. 6½'' x 4¼''. Contains 283 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with v-shaped piece of paper missing to the front cover. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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Bulletin De L'Association Pro Aventico (No. 21) 1970 - 1971 Denis van Berchem, Hans Jucker, Rudolf Laur-Belart, Hans Bögli, Michel Egloff (Book #ID 91057) Published by Musée romain, Avenches, Bern First Edition 1971. 1971. First edition in publisher's original white card wrap covers[soft back] with flat back spine. 4to 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 73 printed pages of French, German and some English text with monochrome illustrations, plans, figures and photographs throughout. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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Paris [1] Dark, Sidney [Drawings by Henry Rushbury] (Book #ID 68831) Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., St. Martin's Street, London First Edition 1926. London 1926. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black buckram covers, gilt lettering to the spine, gilt amoral coat of arms to the upper panel, top edge gilt. 8vo 10'' x 7'' 139 printed pages of text with 56 full-page single-sided monochrome illustrations throughout, light marks to the front cover, sporadic foxing to the end papers, spine very slightly sun faded and in Very Good sound condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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Bulletin De L'Association Pro Aventico (No. 19) 1967 Denis van Berchem, Hans Jucker, Rudolf Laur-Belart, Hans Bögli, Michel Egloff (Book #ID 91055) Published by Musée romain, Avenches, Bern First Edition 1967. 1967. First edition in publisher's original white card wrap covers[soft back] with flat back spine. 4to 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 106 printed pages of French, German and some English text with monochrome illustrations, plans, figures and photographs throughout. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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France is Divided; La Seconde Patrie Dorgot, Jean (Book #ID 94844) Published by Frederick Muller Ltd., London First Edition 1945. 1945. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covers, red title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 238 printed pages of text. War economy standard paper, sun fading to the blue of the spine and hinges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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Le Père Goriot [Collection Nelson No. 233] De Balzac, Honoré [1799-1850] Dust Wrapper Artwork by Jean Routier (Book #ID 71870) Published Paris Nelson Éditeurs 25, Rue Henri Barbusse, Paris 1955. Paris 1955. Hard back binding in publisher's original decorated cream cloth covers. 8vo. 6½'' x 4¼''. Contains 381 printed pages of French text. Foxing to the page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with one small chip to the bottom right hand corner of the front cover, shallow rubs to the other corners and spine ends. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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The Framework of France Daniels, H. G. (Book #ID 72390) Published by Nisbet and Co. Ltd., 22 Berners Street, London First Edition 1937. London 1937. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 267 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Age spots to the closed page edges and some margins and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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L'Abbaye de St-Wandrille [en Normandie] [Double Signed] Dom Lucien David [Told by] Pierre Matossy [1891-1969] Illustrated by (Book #ID 73765) Published by Rotophot, 3-5 rue Marqfoy, Paris 1935. 1935. Publisher's original plain cream card wrap covers [softback]. Folio 15'' x 11¼''. Contains [vi] 32 printed pages of French text printed in black and red followed by 12 wonderful full-page single-sided water-colour plates. Number 763 of 3250 Limited Edition copies. Fine condition book in Very Good condition card dust wrapper with repaired vertical split to the spine, it also has its original glassine protection around the dust wrapper. Twice SIGNED by the author, once to the half-title page 'L. David' and again to the index page with a small message dated 1934. Also the illustrator has drawn in indigo a small rectangular box to the half-title page and inside the box has SIGNED 'P. Matossy'. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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Éditer le Chantier Documentaire de Bouvard et Pécuchet; Explorations Critiques et Premières Réalisations Numériques [Signed by Stella Mangiapane] Di Stefano, Rosa Maria Palermo, Stéphanie Dord-Crouslé et Stella Mangiapane (Book #ID 75414) Published by Andrea Lippolis Editore First Edition 2010. 2010. First edition in publisher's original white card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. Contains 261 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9788886897525 Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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La Maison d'Autrefois [The House of Yesteryear] Danpierre, J. J. [Illustrated by H. Breton] (Book #ID 87672) Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First UK Edition 1958. 1958. First UK edition in publisher's original stapled orange card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 63 printed pages of French text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Just a little fading to the spine and rear gutter and Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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Tartarin sur les Alpes. Nouveaux exploits du héros tarasconnais. Illustré d'aquarelles par Aranda, de Beaumont, Montenard, de Myrbach, Rossi. Gravure de Guillaume frères. Daudet, Alphonse [Illustré d'aquarelles par Aranda, de Beaumont, Montenard, de Myrbach, Rossi] Alphonse Daudet (13 May 1840 - 16 December 1897) was a French novelist. He was the father of writers Léon Daudet and Lucien Daudet. (Book #ID 86258) Published by C. Marpon et E. Flammarion, Paris, 1886. 1886. Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, splendid mountain scene illustration to the front cover, rich marble end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 365 [v] printed pages of French text with colour title page and colour frontispiece, monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine dulled, light rubbing to the ends and corners, light spotting to the closed text block edges and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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Bulletin De L'Association Pro Aventico (No. 23) 1975 Denis van Berchem, Hans Jucker, Rudolf Laur-Belart, Hans Bögli, Michel Egloff (Book #ID 91059) Published by Musée romain, Avenches, Bern First Edition 1975. 1975. First edition in publisher's original white card wrap covers[soft back] with flat back spine. 4to 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 46 printed pages of French and German text followed by 27 full-page plates. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the FRANCE [Literature & History) Category |
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