Album of Original Photographs of the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games

Not Stated, Not Stated, 1936. Cloth. A superb photograph album containing forty-five very high quality original photographs taken during the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, a fascinating look at the important Games. A very high quality photograph album showing two women visiting Berlin for the 1936 Olympic Games.The photographs in this scrapbook show Berlin and the Olympic Stadium during the 1936 Summer Olympics. The Olympiastadion was built by Werner March with a capacity of 100,000 people.The 1936 Summer Olympics has gone down in history for its importance, with Adolf Hitler using the games for propaganda, promoting his government and political ideas, only a few years before the outset of the Second World War. In these photographs you can chillingly see the Nazi flag being shown around Berlin. Though Hitler strongly stated that Jewish and black people should not be allowed to participate in the Games, he relented after other nations threatened to boycott. Famously Jesse Owens won four gold medals at this Games, the most successful singular athlete of the games, and as a black American man crushed Hitler's myth of Aryan supremacy.No name is attributed in this volume, but the photographs show two women on the trip together.The scrapbook comprises of forty-five original photographs, and fourteen postcards. One of the postcards is in a handmade envelope to the rear.The scrapbook includes photos of the opening ceremony from a good vantage point but also some scenes not normally seen. Other photographs include the two women around the stadium, and the stadium green being prepared for various events. In the original cloth binding. Externally, the cloth to the tail of the front board is lifting. A small amount of loss to the tail of the front joint and spine, and a smaller amount to the head of the spine. Minor bumping and a little light rubbing to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Original photographs are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book number: 851P26

Catalogue: European History

Keywords: Original Photograph Scrapbook of the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games scrapbok berlin olympic games scrapbok berlin 1936 hitler Not Stated

Basel: Denkschrift Zur Erinnerung an Die Vor 2000 Jahren Erfolgte Grundung Der Colonia Raurica

Basel, Urs Graf-Verlag, 1957. First edition. Cloth. A smart copy of this memorial work on the foundation of Colonia Raurica, near Basel, Switzerland. In the original German. German. First edition. Illustrated with forty-seven tipped in colour plates and numerous photographs and figures in-text. Collated complete. A memorial in commemoration of the founding of the Roman colony Colonia Raurica, around two thousand years earlier. Being a detailed study of the Raurica or Raurici, a small Gallic tribe dwelling in the Upper Rhine region, around the present-day city of Basel, during the Iron Age and the Roman period. With chapters on Basel in the Roman Empire, the sacred world of the Middle Ages, historical development, artistic traditions of the area, medicine and the rise of natural sciences, and much more. With contributions from various writers. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, very smart with minor rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Light fading to the spine with the odd small mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine .

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Book number: 932T33

Catalogue: European History

Keywords: Basel Colonia Raurica Denkschrift Colonia Raurica Not Stated

Catalogue de Manuscrits Tres-Precieux Du XIII Au XVIII Siecle

Paris, Pillet; Mannheim, 1864 . Paperback. A very scarce mid nineteenth century catalogue advertising the sale of the library of Marie-Caroline de Berry. In the original French.A very scarce catalogue of the March 1864 sale of the library of thirteenth to eighteenth century manuscripts of patron of the arts Marie-Caroline de Berry, an Italian princess who married into the French royal family, and was known as Madame de Berry in France. With inscriptions throughout, and to the front wrap. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Significant losses to fore edge of front wrap, and perimeters of rear wrap. Wraps detached from text. Handling marks and discolouration to wraps, with inscriptions to front wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Perimeters of title page age toned, with pencil notations throughout. Poor . Ill.: None. Poor .

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Book number: 862F44

Catalogue: European History

Keywords: manuscripts catalogue of manuscripts marguerite de valois catherine de medici catalogue of manuscripts None

Colonia de Mocãƒâoeã‚â§Ambique: Territoire de Manica Et Sofala

Lisboa, Sociedade National de Tipografia, 1931 . First edition. Leather. A very scarce handbook presenting the territory of the Companhia de Moçambique, or Mozambique Company, from 1931. First edition.Comprised of ten works surrounding the territory of Companhia de Moçambique, bound together in half calf with cloth boards. The Office Copy, as printed on the front cover. Written in the original French. This handbook presents the territory of The Mozambique Company in Manica and Sofala at a time when Mozambique was known as the Colony of Mozambique, a Portuguese colony, from 1926-1951. The Mozambique Company, or Companhia de Moçambique, was a royal company with land concessions in the provinces of Manica and Sofala. With sections on: 'Histoire: La Conquête et l'Occupation', 'Le Sol et le Climat', 'Administration et Finances', 'Commerce et Industrie', 'Agriculture et Élevage', 'Ports du Territoire et Moyens de Communication', 'Cadastre', 'Assistance Medicale', 'Indigenat' and 'Instruction&apos. Illustrated with photographs and folding tapes to accompany the text. In half calf binding with cloth boards. Externally, sound with rubbing to the leather, mainly to the joints and extremities. The odd mark and a little fading to the extremities. Front joint has cracked. Internally excellent, firmly bound with bright, clean pages. Small tape repair to folding table. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book number: 898Q13

Catalogue: European History

Keywords: Moçambique Companhia de Moçambique handbook geography Companhia de Moçambique Not Stated

A Complete and Impartial History of the Rise, Progress, & Termination of the Late War

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Vint & Anderson, 1802. First edition. Leather. A vanishingly scarce history of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, the first edition of this illustrated work. The first edition of this vanishingly scarce work, last record for this selling at auction being in 1922.Complete in three volumes. Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece, engraved title page, three plates, and one additional plate. Collated, lacking one plate, to face page 459. Pages 433 to 440 are provided in handwritten facsimile. Volume II illustrated with an engraved title, one folding plate, and one plate. Collated, lacking two plates, to face pages 349 and 503.Volume III illustrated with an engraved title, one plate, and two additional plates. Collated, lacking two plates, to face pages 156 and 303.A detailed history of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, only covering the first few years of what would later become the Napoleonic Wars.This expansive history looks into the turbulent years of European history which were set off the French Revolution in 1789.Anonymously written by a 'Society of Literary Gentlemen&apos. In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing. Minor bumping to the extremities. A small amount of lifting to the head of the spine of Volume II. Lacking the second spine label to each volume. Rubbing has resulted in some loss to the reard board, heavier to Volume II. Hinges of Volume I are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned with some scattered spots. Small tide mark to the frontispiece and engraved title of Volume I. Pages 433 to 440 of Volume I are provided in handwritten facsimile. Bound without plates facing page 459 Volume I, 349 and 503 Volume II, and 156 and 303 Volume III. Good . Ill.: Various. Good .

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Book number: 898P38

Catalogue: European History

Keywords: A Complete and Impartial History of the Rise, Progress, & Termination of the Late War french revolution history war french revolution france Various

Le Conservateur, le Roi, la Charte, Et Les Honnetes Gens

Paris, Chez Le Normant Fils, Editeur , 1818-1820 . First edition. Leather. The uncommon first edition complete set of this political history of France in leather bindings. First edition of Le Conservateur, Le Roi, La Charte, et Les Honnetes Gens in half calf bindings and bright blue boards.No authorship information provided, published by Chez Le Normant Fils in Paris. Complete in six volumes.Published chronologically between 1818 and 1820. An uncommon work, with only two sets held in libraries, concerning French history and politics. In uniform half calf bindings. Externally, sound. There is some bumping to the heads and tails of the spines and to the extremities. There is some wear to the leather in these areas. The boards have some significant wear with some scratches and loss to the paper. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with some light age toning and the occasional spot. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: 842W57

Catalogue: European History

Keywords: Le Conservateur French History First edition Uncommon French History None

Copies of the Original Letters and Despatches of the Generals Ministers Grand Officers of State, &C at Paris to the Emperor Napoleon

John Murray, John Murray, 1814. Leather. A handsomely bound collection of copied letters exchanged between Napoleon Bonaparte and his leading generals, intercepted by allied troops. A fascinating collection of letters exchanged between Napoleon Bonaparte and his leading generals, intercepted by Allied forces in the North of Germany. Containing the letters in French accompanied by English translations. No author stated.Handsomely bound in half calf with marbled boards and refreshed endpapers. This copy was previously housed at the New York Historic Society, and contains library stamps to the title page. Handsomely bound in half calf with marbled boards, refreshed endpapers, and five raised bands to the spine. Externally, lovely, with just a touch of rubbing to the front board. Library stamps to the title page. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, especially considering the age of the work. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 809J33

Catalogue: European History

Keywords: napoleon letters manuscripts french letters history Not Stated

Historia Antiqua; or, Antient History, to Be Rendered Into Latin: Containing, I. The History of the Heathen Deities. II. The Antient History of Greece. III. The Antient History of Rome. IV. The Antient History of Britain. With an Account of the Greek and Roman Writers, and Other Eminent Persons of Each Nation. For the Instruction of Youth.

Eton, M. Pote and E. William, 1808. Leather. The eleventh edition of this very scarce work on ancient history, intended for youth, illustrated with folding maps. A very scarce work. The eleventh edition of this work. A useful work on ancient history, looking in particular at ancient Greece, ancient Rome, and ancient Britain. Intended for the instruction of youth. Illustrated with two folding maps. No collation for plates available. Bound without the last few pages of index, text ending with page 296. A copy held at the British Library on Jisc calls for 304 pages. In a full morocco binding. Externally, generally smart. Some small loss of leather to the front board. Rubbing to the spine. Light marks to the boards. Cracks to the head and tail of the front joint. Bumping to the extremities. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean. Pages iii to x, 27 to 34, 63 to 70 are working loose. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book number: 677P31

Catalogue: European History

Keywords: antient history ancient history historia antiqua latin ancient history rome britain Not Stated

The History of the Dutch Usurpations. Their Maxims and Politicks in Point of Government, and Their Remarkable Ingratitude to England. Particularly Their Unheard of Cruelties at Amboyna , and the Debates Theron in the English Council, in the Reign of King James I. With Their Useful Method of Managing Treaties

London, Not Stated , 1712. First edition. Brochure/Pamphlet. A very scarce pamphlet regarding the history of the Dutch usurpations. A very scarce early eighteenth century historical pamphlet. This fascinating pamphlet looks at the Dutch history of usurpations, with a particular focus on politics and government in relation to England, as well as recounting the cruelties of the massacre of Amboyna, and the debates that followed in the Reign of James I. ESTC T108587 Disbound. Externally smart with some shelf wear and chipping, resulting in a minor loss to the title page. Internally, the binding is slightly loose and may come complete loose with further handling. The pages are clean with only the odd minor spot and a faint touch of age toning. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 782A35

Catalogue: European History

Keywords: first editions history dutch usurpations history None

History of Greece from the Earliest Times to Its Final Subjection to Rome

London, Baldwin and Cradock, 1829. Cloth. A detailed history of Greece from the earliest times. A detailed and comprehensive history of Greece. With chapters from the Trojan War, through the Persian Conquest, the establishment of Athens, the Peloponnesian War, the Battle of Mantineia, the Macedonian Empire, the wars with the Romans, and the conquest by the Romans, to the state of Greece under the Roman Dominion. In the original green cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Fading to the spine and board edges with the odd small mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd spot. Light age toning to the endpapers. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper and pastedown. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 918T26

Catalogue: European History

Keywords: History Greece Rome Greece None

Jours de Cirque

Monaco, Grimaldi Forum , 2002. First edition. Cloth. A beautifully and brightly illustrated celebration of the circus, signed by Prince Rainier of Monaco. A delightful first edition publication of the history of the circus, colourfully illustrated throughout with depictions of the circus through history, and in the publisher's original bright unclipped dust wrapper.This work was published to coincide with an exhibition on the history of the circus held in Monaco from July 18th to September 8th 2002.Signed by Prince Rainier III of Monaco, the Patron of the Grimaldi Forum, where this exhibition was held. He writes 'this is a place of true [sic], meaning fully how much we all care for all that is happening!&apos.In 1974, Prince Rainier, a lifelong fan of the circus, established the Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo, still held to this day. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent. Dust wrapper exceptionally bright, with minor shelf wear to back strip tail. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine/Near Fine.

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Book number: 791F38

Catalogue: European History

Keywords: Circus Clown Prince Rainier of Monaco Grace Kelly Clown Not Stated

The Lawes and Statutes of Geneva, As Well Concerning Ecclesiasticall Discipline, As CIVILL Government, with Certaine Proclamations Duely Executed, Whereby Gods Religion Is Most Purely Maintained, and Their Common-Wealth Quietly Governed

London, Thomas Fawcet, 1643. Leather. A very scarce seventeenth century work on the law in Geneva, smartly rebound. A very scarce work. ESTC citation number R14357. Glosses to some pages are a little closely cropped. Signatures run as A-F4. Collated, complete. Translated faithfully from French into English. Running title reads 'The Lawes of Geneva&apos. Rebound in a quarter morocco binding with paper to the boards, and new endpapers. A fascinating work on the law of Geneva, Switzerland, in the mid seventeenth century. At this time, Geneva was split into both Roman Catholic and Protestant religions, with the work being published right after the Reformation. The laws and statutes are written in the register book of Geneva. JISC states that some tracts were collected by Fabian Phillips, and Walter Yonge. Rebound in a quarter morocco binding with paper to the boards. Externally, smart. Light marks to the boards. Ink inscription to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned with the odd spot and mark. Small repair to the head of leaf F4, with a small amount of tape to the running title, and across five words. Glosses to some pages are a little closely cropped. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 684P34

Catalogue: European History

Keywords: geneva law statutes ecclesiastical law europe switzerland None

Napoleon, la Republique, le Consulat, L&Apos;Empire, Sainte-Helene

Paris, Hachette et Cie, 1895. Cloth. A French illustrative work on the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, a lavishly illustrated work. In the original French.An illustrated study of the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte, with full-paged and smaller illustrations to each page, showing the rise and fall of the Emperor. Ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper, 'Katharine Graham from Rose Graham&apos.Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the University of Cambridge. In the original limp cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities, with a small amount of loss to the head of the spine. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with some odd handling marks, mostly to the pastedowns and endpapers. Small repaired closed tear to the second leaf, and a small closed tear to the title page. Very Good . Ill.: Various. Very Good .

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Book number: 766P6

Catalogue: European History

Keywords: Napoleon, la Republique, le Consulat, l'Empire, Sainte-Helene Napoleon Buonaparte Napoleonic wars napoleon Napoleon Buonaparte history france Various

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Rapports de la Commission Concernant la Creation D&Apos;Une Universite Federale Et D&Apos;Une Ecole Polytechnique

Switzerland, Départment Fédéral de l'Intérieur, 1851. Leather. A very scarce collection of nineteenth century reports concerning the creation of a Federal University and Polytechnic in Switzerland. A very scarce work containing reports from the commission created to discuss the creation of Federal University and Polytechnic in Switzerland, including a list of the bills relating its establishment. Published in French. With several stamps to the title page from the Ministry of Education Library and the Science & Art Department. With an ink inscription to the verso of the front endpaper, 'Presented by Science Museum Library, 15/11/60&apos. In a quarter leather binding over cloth boards. Externally, sound. The leather is rubbed to the joints, extremities, and the head and tail of the spine. The front hinge is starting, but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with the odd bit of marginalia and the occasional mark. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: 862N69

Catalogue: European History

Keywords: Rapports de la Commission Concernant la Creation d'une Universite Federale et d'une Ecole Polytechnique École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne Very Scarce Leather Binding École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne None

Reims Et le Fort de la Pompelle

Paris, Michelin & Co, 1920. Cloth. An informative guide to the town of Reims, illustrated throughout and held in the original unclipped dustwrapper. In the original unclipped dustwrapper. An interesting tour of the town Reims in France, looking at political and military history, as well as the significant sights to see in the town. This includes Reims Cathedral, prominent hotels, and the fort of Pompelle. Reims is a significant town in France, with the cathedral having been the traditional site of the crowning of the kings of France throughout history. Illustrated with black and white photographs throughout. With a coloured folding map of Reims. In the original limp cloth binding, with the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, smart. Minor marking and discolouration to the boards. Light edgewear to the dustwrapper, with light age-toning to the edges and to the spine. Mark to the front wrap. Internally, firmly bound. pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed.

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Book number: 621P7

Catalogue: European History

Keywords: reims pompelle fort de la pompelle france pompelle history Not Stated