FRANCE [Literature & History)

Elliot, John [Illustrated by Peter Roberson]

(Book #ID 5102)

Published by Max Reinhardt, London First edition 1958. 1958.

First edition hard back orange covers with gilt titles. 180 pp. Illustrated by Peter Roberson. Book in Fine condition. Dust wrapper with two 10 mm closed tears to front panel, surface rubs to spine ends, 20 mm closed tear to rear panel, red spine slightly faded, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Eyquem, Joseph

(Book #ID 36226)

Published 1976. 1976.

Publisher's original laminated card covers. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 128 pp. French text. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Erasmus, Desiderius (1467-1536); Nouvelle Traduction Par Monsieur Nicolas Gueudeville (1652-1721) Henry Charles Ragueneau

(Book #ID 93530)

Published by A. Leide: chez Pierre Vander Aa ; [Chez] & Boudouin Jansson Vander Aa, Marchands Libraires 1720. 1720.

Contemporary dark brown paper covered boards, worn paper title lettering to the top of the spine, fore and lower page edges untrimmed, original end papers. 8vo. 7¼'' x 4½''. Contains red and black printed title page, 4 half-page illustrations, tail-pieces, 236 printed pages of French text. Smart coat of Arms bookplate inside belonging to Henry Charles Ragueneau. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Erasmus, Desiderius (1467-1536); Nouvelle Traduction Par Monsieur Nicolas Gueudeville (1652-1721) Henry Charles Ragueneau

(Book #ID 93529)

Published by A. Leide: chez Pierre Vander Aa ; [Chez] & Boudouin Jansson Vander Aa, Marchands Libraires 1720. 1720.

Contemporary dark brown paper covered boards, worn paper title lettering to the top of the spine, fore and lower page edges untrimmed, original end papers. 8vo. 7¼'' x 4½''. Contains red and black printed title page, 10 [as called for] half-page illustrations, tail-pieces, 224 printed pages of French text. Smart coat of Arms bookplate inside belonging to Henry Charles Ragueneau. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Elston, Roy

(Book #ID 88906)

Published by Thomas. Cook & Son, new & revised edition, 1935.

Hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, gilt title and lettering to the spine and to the upper panel, advertisements to the end papers. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 168 printed pages of text with 13 maps & plans (3 fold-out), adverts: a famous Paris guide brought up-to-date at the beginning of the war. Small stain to the top front corner and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Esseul, Maurice [Colour Illustrations by Erich Kasper]

(Book #ID 102528)

Published by Éditions Siloë, 18 rue des Carmélites, Nantes, France 2001. 2001.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers, plastic coated spiral wire bound. Landscape. 4½'' x 9¼''. Île d'Yeu is an island and commune just off the Vendée coast of western France. The island's two harbours, Port-Joinville in the north and Port de la Meule to the south, in a rocky inlet of the southern granite coast, are famous for tuna and lobster fishing. Contains 118 printed pages of French text with lovely colour illustrations throughout, fold-out colour map to the rear. In Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 2842311817

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Ernst, Eugen

(Book #ID 95079)

Published by Korkordia AG Für Druck und Verlag, Bühl/Baden First Edition 1972. 1972.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original linen-effect cloth covers, brown title and author lettering to the spine and front cover, colour maps to the end papers. 4to 11'' x 9½''. Contains 145 printed pages of text with colour photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends, not price clipped. 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.

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Enrico Caterino Davila (October 30, 1576 - May 26, 1631) was an Italian historian and diplomat [Claudio Agretti was Papal agent - envoy, stationed in Flanders and London to come to the aid of suppressed suffering Catholics in Ireland under - after Cromwell. Directly after 1661 Restoration - installed King Charles II, had Catholic leanings. Flanders was still under Catholic Spain]. Robert Fellowes, L.L.D. (1771-1847)

(Book #ID 109932)

Published by presso Paolo Baglioni, in Venetia, 1642. 1642.

Early edition in publisher's original full vellum covered boards. 8vo. 8½'' x 6¾''. The Historia delle guerre civili di Francia is based on first-hand knowledge of events and personalities. Sceptical about the religious claims of both sides (Catholic and Huguenot), Davila vividly portrayed the French wars of religion mainly as a struggle between noble factions for the control of the royal government and, within limits, is still a rich source of information for a troubled period of French history. Contains dedication on title page in large print to: Sig. Giacomo Marcello, right above large Baglioni family wood-cut trade mark, (xxvi), Preface: 'Di Venetia li 8. Settembre 1642. Paolo Baglioni', 1056 pp Italian language, ornate capital letters. SIGNED by Claudio Agretti with neat hand writing in Latin to the fore edge margin title page ' Claudio Agretti - Caucete ad Hominid' (be cautious of men | beware of men) from the New Testament - Matthew Chapter 10 - Verse 17. Afterthought: Claudio Agretti's cautionary counsel - feel it is even more his warning, than his signature that sets the book apart. Few words, but so relevant for that episode of manipulation, betrayal, counter-betrayal with murderous effects around each corner. Little has changed, maybe a bit adjusted, more cunning, could see it used as sober reminder for junior clergy by cardinals - even by the Vatican, coming from man of his stature, brought out of obscurity for 'the here and now'. Interesting marker for UK-Irish religious history library or record of papal support in an Irish Catholic Church Library as it directly connects with period of bloodshed | suppression by Puritan Protestants | Roundheads - revenge massacres, mass confiscations, famine, plague - many sent to America as 'slaves'. Neat, modest bookplate is Robt. Fellowes - with vignette to the front paste down. Robert Fellowes, L.L.D. 1771-1847 of Shottesham Hall, Norfolk was Clergyman, journalist and philanthropist. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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