Elizabeth W. Champney

Romance of the Bourbon Chateaux

New York and London, G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1903. First edition. Cloth. A pleasing first edition copy of this charming book exploring the French Bourbon Chateaux, with illustrations. A first edition copy. Romance of the Bourbon Chateaux (1903) explores Versailles as the par eminence of the chateaux of the Bourbon and is written by Elizabeth W. Champney. With eight photogravure plates and further illustrations throughout the text, with the frontispiece in colour.Collated, complete. With two pages of publisher adverts to the rear. In the publisher's original pictorial cloth. Externally, very smart with some marks to the front board and spine. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Buchzahl: 841B33

Katalog: European History

Sonstige Stichworte: Romance of The Bourbon Chateaux chateaux castle french history chateaux Not Stated

Le Colonel Charras

Histoire de la Campagne de 1815 Waterloo

Brussells, Meline, 1858. Leather. The military historian Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras offers an account of the Battle of Waterloo in this uncommon work. Published in French. The French minister and military historian Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras offers an account of the Battle of Waterloo in this uncommon two volume work. Published in French. In a quarter calf binding over patterned boards. The boards to volume I are red and blue, whilst the boards to volume II are green and yellow. Externally, a little worn. The front board to volume I is detached, but present, and the head of the spine is lacking some calf to the same volume. Volume II is in better condition, with some rubbing to the calf at the head and the tail of the spine, and some bumping to the extremities. The front hinge of volume I is starting, but firm. Internally, firmly bound, with bright and clean pages throughout. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .

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Sonstige Stichworte: Histoire de la Campagne de 1815 Waterloo Waterloo Campaign Battle of Waterloo Napoleonic Wars Waterloo Campaign History Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras None

Marc Chassaigne; Hilaire Belloc; Raglan Somerset [trans.]

The Calas Case

London, Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers) Ltd. 1930 . First edition. Cloth. The first translated edition of this French history of the eighteenth century Calas Case with illustrations and inscribed by the translator. First translated edition of The Calas Case by Marc Chassaigne in the original publisher's cloth binding. An uncommon work. With a foreword by French historian Hilaire Belloc. Translated by Raglan Somerset, signed with his presentation to the first free endpaper dated 1931. The author's own copy, from the library of Lord Raglan, Fitzroy John Somerset. Raglan"s great-great-grandfather was Field Marshal Fitzroy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan and hero of the Battle at Inkerman and Alma in the Crimean War. He also served as military secretary to the Duke of Wellington. He died in the Crimea in 1855. The house in which the library was situated, Cefn Tilla Court, was purchased by the Raglan Memorial committee for his descendants. Lord Raglan was a keen collector of anthropology and folklore, with many of the works in his extensive library focusing upon this topic. A fascinating and harrowing history of the Calas Case, in which Jean Calas (1698-1792) was tortured and executed for the murder of his son despite his claims of innocence. Calas was a Protestant in a majority Catholic community and was exonerated in 1764 and recognised as a victim of religious intolerance. Illustrated with eight monochrome plates. Collated, complete. Prior owner's book plate to the verso of the first free endpaper. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. There is some bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. There is a small mark to the front board. The front hinge is strained but firm. Prior owner's book plate to the verso of the first free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with some spotting throughout. Very Good . Ill.: Not stated. Very Good .

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Sonstige Stichworte: The Calas Case French History Early edition Signed French History Not stated

Francois-Rene de Chateaubriand

Liberte de la Presse Proces de M Bertin Aine

Morinval, Pihan-Delaforest, 1829. First edition. Disbound. An important excerpt from Francois-Rene de Chateaubriand's periodical 'Liberte de la Presse&apos. This excerpt regards the trial of M Bertin Aine. Disbound. In French. This excerpt is the proceedings of the trial of M Bertin aine, the editor in chief of the Journal des Debats. He was accused of libel against the King and therefore attacking constitutional authority.  This work therefore contains the requisitory of M Berard Desgla-Jeux, the lawyer general, the plea and also the judgement. The 'Liberte de la Presse' was edited and written by Francois-Rene, vicomte de Chateaubriand. He was a French writer, politician, diplomat and historian who had great influence on French literature of the nineteenth century. Disbound. Externally, smart, with just a few light spots to the front and rear wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with just the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Sonstige Stichworte: Chateaubriand Free Press Libel Trial Free Press None

MM. Erckmann-Chatrian

Waterloo: A Story of the Hundred Days

London , Smith, Elder & Co. 1872. Leather. A lovely leather bound volume on the history of the Hundred Days during the Napoleonic Wars. This volume is a translation from French of the story of the Hundred Days which is also known as the War of the Seventh Coalition which marked the period between Napoleon's return from exile and the second restoration of King Louis XVIII. Erckmann-Chatrian was the name French authors Emile Erckmann and Alexandre Chatrian used with nearly all of their works being jointly written. This volume is translated from their French.With four plates. Collated, complete. In full calf binding. Externally, lovely with some light marks to the boards and a small part of the red to the spine has come away. With a previous owner bookplate to the front pastedown for Thomas Benfield Harbottle and a prize bookplate to the front free endpaper for the same person. Internally, firmly bound with generally bright and clean pages. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine .

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Buchzahl: 842B7

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Sonstige Stichworte: Waterloo: A Story of the Hundred Days battle of waterloo french war battle of waterloo Not Stated

Pitre-Chevalier

La Bretagne Ancienne Et Moderne

Paris, W. Coquebert, [1844]. Leather. A sweeping historical volume of Brittany, illustrated with some stunning plates of engravings. A large paper volume exploring the French historical country of Brittany, in the original French. Written by Pitre-Chevalier, historian known as an editor of the French daily morning newspaper Le Figaro. With details on the history of the peninsula both ancient from its Celtic origins and modern until the nineteenth century, with descriptions of major historical evens, uses and customs, and its development in history. Featuring a stunning heraldic frontispiece in golden colour as well as an engraved portrait of Vte. de Chateaubriand, to whom the volume is dedicated, numerous illustrations in text and full page plates, including coloured maps and heraldic shields as well as illustrating landscapes, costumes, portraits, and more in black and white. Collated, complete with frontispiece, twenty-one full page steel engravings, twelve full page woodcut plates, one plate of coins, six chromolithograph plates of coats of arms, two colour maps, and half title. In a full straight up grain morocco binding with four raised bands and decorative embossing to the boards and spine, gilt tot he edges. Externally rather smart with minor shelf wear only, minor rubbing to the extremities of the boards, a touch of sunning to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Occasional minor light spotting to the odd leaf, otherwise the pages are generally very clean and bright throughout. Illustrated with forty three full page plates, of which eight in colour. Collated, complete. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Mm. A. Leleux; O. Penguilly; T. Johannot. Very Good Indeed .

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Buchzahl: 810A31

Katalog: European History

Sonstige Stichworte: brittany history illustrated books history Mm. A. Leleux; O. Penguilly; T. Johannot

Nicolas Chorier

Histoire Generale de Dauphine

Grenoble, Philippes Charvys, 1661. First edition. Leather. The first edition of this monumental history of Dauphine, the first of it's kind, here in the original French. The first edition of this work.In one volume, a second volume being published later in 1672.In the original French.Register runs as [8], *4, aa5, A-6B4.Illustrated with an engraved title page.Collated, bound without the last two leaves, leaves 6C1 and 6C2; this is the last leaf of the table, and a 2 page errata.An important history of Dauphine, the first comprehensive history of the province to the published. This work remains an important resource for historians researching Dauphine, and was well received when originally published.Written by Nicolas Chorier, who is best known for this work, and for his erotic dialogue 'The School of Women&apos.Bookplate of Basil Fielding, the Earl of Denbigh, to the verso of the title page, bookplate dated 1703. Fielding was the 4th Earl of Denbigh, inherited to title from his father in 1685. He was the grandfather of the naval officer Charles Fielding, the initiator of the Affair of Fielding and Bylandt, during the lead up to the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War. Fielding was also the father of Frances Finch, the Countess of Winchilsea and Nottingham, a social reformer who is known for being one of the first supporters of Thomas Coram as he tried to set up a Foundling Hospital in London. She was one of the signatories of the 1730 Ladies' Petition, alongside Sarah Lennox, Henrietta Paulet, Anne Russell, and Frances Byron.Bookplate of John S. Vita to the front pastedown. In a full calf binding. Externally, the front board is detaching from the leather to the joint. Light marks and rubbing to the boards and spine. Small amount of loss to the head of the spine. Rear hinge is starting a little but remains firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with the odd spot or handling mark. Ink splatter to the tail of the first and last few pages, due to the marbling to the fore and bottom edges. Leaves Aa4 and Aa5 with a small tear, with some of leaf Aa4 adhered to leaf Aa5. Small closed tear to the margin of leaf R3, not affecting text. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Katalog: European History

Sonstige Stichworte: Histoire Generale de Dauphine dauphine history france dauphine nicolas chorier province Not Stated

Rev Alfred J Church

The Burning of Rome: A Story of Nero&Apos;S Days

London, Seeley and Co. Limited, 1903 . Leather. An interesting story surrounding Nero's reign in Rome, in a very smart, prize calf binding. Rebound in a smart, full calf prize binding with a gilt motif of Forest School to the front cover. Fourth thousand. First edition published in 1891. Written by English classical scholar, Alfred John Church. This is a work of historical fiction following the reign of Emperor Nero, presenting the relationship between the first Christians and the Roman government during this time. With fifteen plates and a frontispiece. Collated, complete. With an ink inscription awarding the book to D. E. Hard as a writing prize, June 1910. Rebound in a smart, full calf prize binding with a gilt motif of Forest School to the front cover. Externally, excellent, with light rubbing to the extremities. A touch of fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean with scattered spotting in places, heavier to the title page. Ink inscription to first blank. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Katalog: European History

Sonstige Stichworte: Burning of Rome illustrated Nero leather binding illustrated Not Stated

Rev. A. J. Church, M.A.

Pictures from Roman Life and Story

London, Hutchinson and Co. c1915. Leather. Pictures From Roman Life and Story is a collection of stories from Roman history written by the Rev. Alfred John Church and with an illustration to frontispiece and further full page illustrations throughout. With a vignette to the head of each chapter. Alfred John Church (1829 - 1912) was an English classical scholar. While at University College in partnership with William Jackson Brodribb, he translated Tacitus and edited Pliny's Letters (Epistulae). Church also wrote a number of stories in English re-telling of classical tales and legends for young people. He also wrote much Latin and English verse, and in 1908 published his Memories of Men and Books. In a prize presentation binding with bookplate dated 1915 to front pastedown. With 'Scholastic' booksellers and binder's label to rear pastedown. In a calf binding. Externally, in a lovely condition with only minor shelfwear. Rear hinge strained. Internally, generally firmly bound. Generally bright and clean but with the odd handling mark. Near Fine . Ill.: None Stated. Near Fine .

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Buchzahl: LTH4-F-15

Katalog: European History

Sonstige Stichworte: Alfred John Church Rome Italy Short Stories Rome None Stated

J. H. Clapham

The Causes of the War of 1792

Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 1899. First edition. Cloth. Part of the 'Cambridge Historical Essays' series, this work focuses upon the underlying causes of the War of the First Coalition, and is written by historian John Clapham. Scarce First Edition. No. XI in the 'Cambridge Historical Essays&apos. This work is a historical essay which examines the underlying causes of the War of 1792, also known as the War of the First Coalition. Within this work, the author J. H. Clapham examines the relationship between France and the rest of Europe in 1789, and the discord that erupted in following years. This essay was awarded the Prince Consort Prize in 1898.Written by John Clapham (1873-1946), a British economic historian. One of his more notable quotations is 'Economic advance is not the same thing as human progress&apos.With institutional stamps to the occasional page.Collated, complete. In the publisher's original cloth binding.Externally, smart.Minimal edge wear to the head and tail of spine, with light wear to the raised bands of joints. Offsetting from residue left from sticker on front endpaper. Institutional label to front pastedown, as well as bookseller's label. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean throughout, with the odd spot particularly to the fore edge. Institutional stamp to last page of text. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Buchzahl: 809D39

Katalog: European History

Sonstige Stichworte: The Causes of the War of 1792 The War of the First coalition John Clapham european history The War of the First coalition Cambridge Historical Essays Prince Consort Dissertation None

Francois Clement

L&Apos;Art de Vrifier: Les Dates Des Faits Historiques, Des Inscriptions, Des Chroniques Et Autres Anciens Monuments, Depuis la Naissance de Notre-Seigneur

Paris, Valade, 1818. Leather. An early nineteenth-century historical work from Francois Clement on the dating of historical items and monuments. An early nineteenth-century historical work from Francois Clement on the dating of historical items and monuments. In French. Francois Clement was a French historian and member of the Benedictine Congregation of St. Maur. Viton de Saint-Allais published from the literary remains of Clment the treatise L'art de vrifier les dates des faits historiques avant l're chrtienne. Volume I of a thirty-six volume set only. Rebound in a half-morocco binding. Externally, slightly rubbed, though with some marks. Hinges are tender. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are foxed throughout. Good Only . Ill.: Not Stated. Good Only .

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Buchzahl: FGN22-E-5

Katalog: European History

Sonstige Stichworte: historical monuments European history Francois Clement European history Not Stated

Francois Combefis

Bibliothecae Graecorum Patrum Auctarium Novissimum : In Quo Varia Scriptorum Ecclesiasticorum, Antiquioris, Medii and Vergentis Aevi, Opuscula

Paris, Gilles Hotot , 1672. Leather. A scarce and early exploration into the renowned ancient Greek writers. Greek text with parallel Latin translation. Extended title reads "Flavii Josephi. S. Hipolyti Episc. & Mart. S. Methodii Episc. & Mart. Clementis Stromatei. Severiani Gabal. Episc. Photii Patriarch. C.P. Nicetae Paphlagonis. Alexandri Lycopolit. Didymi Alexandrini. Manuelis Calec, Ord. Praed. et aliorum; quorum tractatus proxima post monitum lectorem pagina indicat". With pages 549-556 misnumbered 299-306, as originally published. Featuring the original half title, decorative head and tail pieces, illuminated capitals and a vignette title page. Edited by Francois Combefis, a French Dominican patrologist. He published successively the works of Amphilochius of Iconium, of Methodius of Olympus, and of Andrew of Crete, together with some writings of John Chrysostom not yet in print. In 1648 Novum Auctarium Graeco-Latinae Bibliothecae Patrum first appeared in two parts, exegitical and historico-dogmatic. The work is complete with all signatures. In contemporary calf binding with gilt design to the spine. Externally, a trifle rubbed with wear to extremities. Backstrip is lifting to the head of the spine. Corrective fluid numbering to tail of the spine. Front board is held by the cords only and rear joint is starting. Internally, firmly bound and bright. Marginal tide marks throughout, and the odd spot. Slight loss to the front free endpaper. Institutional ink stamps and ink inscription to the title page. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Sonstige Stichworte: Francois Combefis ancient Greek writers Latin translation ancient Greek writers Not Stated

Ch. Comte

Histoire de la Garde Nationale de Paris

Paris, a. Sautelet et Cie, 1827. First edition. Leather. A first edition copy of this history of the National Guard of Paris. A first Edition. In the original French. This volume contains a detailed history of the National Guard of Paris, from its foundation until 1827. Published on the anniversary of the taking of the Bastille. Previous owner bookplate to the front pastedown for Vaufleury de Malteve. In quarter leather with marbled boards. Externally, smart with rubbing to the front joint and spine and marks to the boards. Previous owner bookplate to the front pastedown for Vaufleury de Malteve. Internally, firmly bound with bright pages with the odd scattered spot throughout. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Buchzahl: 863B9

Katalog: European History

Sonstige Stichworte: Histoire de la Garde Nationale de Paris Comte Paris history Comte None

Anti-Conspirator

Regicide. Are Refugees Our Enemies. Is Napoleon Our Ally.

London, J. Allen, 1858. First edition. Disbound. A very scarce anonymous pamphlet discussing international affairs and the relations between England, refugees, and Napoleon. An interesting and short pamphlet defending the role of England as the 'City of Refuge' and discussing the political role of Napoleon the Third, admonishing the idea of regicide. A pamphlet discussing monarchy, national relations, and morality, inviting the practice of peace and aspiring to national freedom.In 1857 Felice Orsini, Italian revolutionary, tried to assassinate Napoleon III after testing bombs of his own design in Sheffield and Devon with the aid of French radical Simon Bernard. During the attempt in Paris, January 1857, eight people were killed and one hundred and forty-two wounded, though the emperor and empress were unhurt.A very scarce first edition. Disbound. By an 'Anti-Conspirator,' unidentified.  Disbound. The text block firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Buchzahl: 799A3

Katalog: European History

Sonstige Stichworte: napoleon refugees history regicide refugees None

Theodore Andrea Cook

Old Touraine the Life and History of the Famous Chateaux of France

New York, James Pott and Co. 1906. Leather. A history of the chateaux of Old Touraine from Theodore Andrea Cook. Illustrated throughout with several plates. Bookplate of Miriam Williams Roberts to front pastedowns. Theodore Cook's legacy from his artist mother was an early introduction to the world of paintings, sculpture and architecture. This inspired him to travel particularly in Europe and to publish authoritarian works on Old Provence, Twenty-five Great Houses of France, Leonardo da Vinci and sculpture among many others, some of which were illustrated by his mother. Complete in two volumes. In half-morocco bindings with marbled boards. Externally, sound, though one board is missing, one is detached, and another is held by the cords only. The backstrip to the first volume is detached, and has some loss. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, and generally clean, with just a few marks. Good Only . Ill.: Unamed. Good Only .

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Buchzahl: LTH29-E-2

Katalog: European History

Sonstige Stichworte: Leather Miriam Williams Roberts Illustrated Theodore Andrea Cook Miriam Williams Roberts History Unamed