BROUWER ANCHER, A.J.M.

De Gilden

Goes, Oosterbaan & Le Cointre. 1895, First Edition. Orig.Publ. Dec. Paper Wrappers, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book, XII-294 pp. A nice little thesis on the (Dutch) Guilds-System, covering the complete stages to become a "master" in the guild, as well as the position of guilds in society. Cover slightly worn, small split at top of spine,faint vertical stain upper cover. Good/No Jacket.

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Book number: 1372

Catalogue: Social History

Keywords: Guilds

BROWN, HENRY

De Nederlanden, Karakterschetsen, kleederdrachten, Houding En Voorkomen Van Verschillende Standen

s'Gravenhage, De Nederlandsche Maatschappij Van Schoone Kunsten. 1842. Orig. Publ. Boards, 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Ill.: Brown Henry. Book, Karakterschetsen, kleederdrachten, houding en voorkomen van verschillende standen. Tekst van de meest geachte schrijvers, met gravures van den Heer Brown, naar tekeningen van de voornaamste Nederlandse kunstenaren . 168 pp. 42 full page plates and 126 vignettes together 168 engravings by Henry Brown . A fine, original copy of this often reprinted work in the rare publishers boards. In spite of the fine paper quality, still the usual foxing. Part of spine missing. Many of the here depicted trades/ professions were neglected in the other (19Th. century) costume books. Boards loosening, interior/plates very good.( ills. give the veterinary, the undertaker, the milkmaid, the hunter etc. etc.). Fine/No Jacket.

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Book number: 1188

Catalogue: Social History

Keywords: Brown Henrytrades, Costumes and Professions

CANTER CREMERS- V.D. DOES, ELINE.

Van Schoenen En Schoenmakers

Amsterdam- Antwerpen, NV De Spieghel- NV Het Kompas. 1940, Eerste Druk. Cloth, Large 8Vo. Ill.: Canter Cremers- V.d. Does, Eline. Book, 159 PP. Richly illustrated. A highly interesting history of the shoe-trade in a wide historical context. With (e.g.) chapters on the old world [Egypt, Roman Empire] as well as Joseph Bata. With the often lacking loosely inserted bibliography. The illustrations with captions in 4 languages. A fine copy of the 1-St. edition in the original blue cloth. Very Good/No Jacket.

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Book number: 2488

Catalogue: Social History

Keywords: Canter Cremers- V.D. Does, Elineshoes Shoe Fabrication

DE ONDERNEMERS VAN DEN SNELWAGEN

De Staatkundige Toverlantaarn of Utopisch- Politische Snelwagen Rijdt Af [1e jaargang]

Kampen, Van Hulst. 1845, First Edition. Broché/Sewn, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book, VI-376 [II] PP. With folding lithographed caricature [Dutch Statesman] An "Anti Everything" movement seem to be at the root of this collection of articles; against Royalty, [The King] The constutution ,etc etc.] Orig. blue printed boards. At cover: 1e jaargang [First year]. Fine.

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Book number: 3869

Catalogue: Social History

Keywords: Politics. Staatkundige Tooverlantaarn.

DELVAU, ALFRED

Dictionnaire De La Langue Verte. Nouvelle edition conforme a la derniere revue par l'auteur augmentee d'un supplement par Gustave Fustier

Paris, Marpon et Flammarion. 1883, Nouvelle Edition. Broche / Sewn. Book, XXXII-500 pp.Uncut. An extensively re-edited slang dictionairy. Original publishers wrappers. (loose)Book block broken. Small parts of upper wrapper gone. Printed in 2 columns, giving a wealth of information on the "Paris/ French Argot" the so called language of thieves. In spite of the mentioned defects still a nice and complete copy. Poor/No Jacket.

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Book number: 2073

Catalogue: Social History

Keywords: Slang

ERASMUS, DESIDERIUS.

Lof Der Sotheyt

Rotterdam, Waesberghe Jan Van, de Jonge. 1615. Later Boards, 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Book, MORIAE ENCOMION, Dat Is Eenen LOF DER SOTHEYT: Zeer Nuttelijck Ende Lieflijck Om Lesen. Speelwijs beschreven door den hooch gheleerden Erasmus van Rotterdam. 184 pp. + Index. THE most widespread text by this renowned Humanist scholar, published in his hometown. With a fine, circular title engraving, Erasmus portrait, after Albrecht Durer.Sadly in inconspicuous, Ex Lbrary boards, needs recasing. Fair.

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Book number: 814

Catalogue: Social History

Keywords: Erasmus

FAHERNFORT, PROF.DR.J.J. GRAFT, DR, C.CATH. VAN DER

Dodenbezorging En Cultuur.Dl.I: De Dodenbezorging Bij De natuur- En Halfcultuurvolken En Bij de Cultuurvolken Der Oudheid..Dl.II- De Dodenbezorging Bij De Volken Van Europa Inzonderheid Nederland.

Amsterdam, Ploegsma. 1947, First Edition. 1/2 Cloth [Hardback], Large 8Vo. Ill.: V.Kralingen. Book, 2 Vols.148 +96 PP. Titles in red and black. Richly illustrated. A comprehensive survey of burial rites and customs of people now and in the classical times. A very good copy. Very Good/Good.

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Book number: 2821

Catalogue: Social History

Keywords: V. Kralingenburial Rites Begrafenis

FOREL, DR. AUGUST

Uber Die Zurechningsfahigkeit Des Normalen Menschen

Munchen, Ernst Reinhardt. 1918, 7Th. Edition. OriginalPublisher Wrappers, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book, Ein Vortrag Gehalten In Der Schweitzerischen Gesellschaft fur Etische kultur In Zurich. 27 pp. Uncut. Interesting lecture on his father of....... Fine/No Jacket.

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Book number: 1449

Catalogue: Social History

Keywords: Criminology

FRESENII, JOH. PHILIP

Beijtrag Zu Johann Philip Fresenii Pastoral Samlungen

Frankfurt Und Leipzig, Garbe, Joh. Gottlieb. 1752, First Edition. Full-Leather, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book, (X)-592 (IV) pp. Engraved title. Full contem. calf. marbled edges. Gives; Gedancken von Der Vielweiberey, and Prufung der Gedancken von der Vielweiberey, besonders der Patriarchen; elche ein ungenanter Auctor uber Seine Abhandlung von der Sundlichheit der Polygamie geausert und mit entgegen gesetst hat. A good copy of a scarce book. Some imperfections / splitting at spine. Good.

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Book number: 1229

Catalogue: Social History

Keywords: Bigamy

HANSEN HANS JURGEN/ BORN, WINA

De Gecroonde Kraekeling

Wageningen, Zomer & Keunings Uitgeversmaatschappij. 1968, First Thus. Decorative Cloth, 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book, 278 pp. + index. Here the Dutch translation of Kunstgeschichte des Backwerks. a profusely illustrated history of the Bakery in all it's facet's. Highly interesting, well illustrated, cultural historic survey. A finely produced book, with a wealth of illustrations. Very Good/Very Good.

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Book number: 1730

Catalogue: Social History

Keywords: Bakery

HEFFNER, HUGH, EDITOR

Playboy

Heffner. 1979, First and Only. Orig.Publ. Dec. Paper Wrappers, 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book, 293 pp. "Entertainment for men" Exclusive !; The secret life of Marilyn Monroe! Issue May 1979. A very fresh copy, with the usual slight discoloration. Very Good.

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Book number: 1819

Catalogue: Social History

Keywords: Monroe, Marilyn

HEFFNER, HUGH, EDITOR

Playboy

Heffner. 1980, First and Only. Original Dec. Publ. wrappers, 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book, Playboy, "Entertainment for Men" Special Issue ; The Women of The U.S.Government, ten pages of unimpeachable beauty. Fine.

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Book number: 1820

Catalogue: Social History

Keywords: Playboy

HELBERS, G.C.

Goudsche Pijpen/ Goudaer Pfeifen/Pipes De Gouda.

Amsterdam / Gouda, Atlantic Uitgeversmij. 1942, First Edition. Half-cloth, 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book, Gousche Pijpen, Pipes de Gouda, Goudaer Pfeifen.The trade marks of the pipe makers at Gouda, bound with the history of the pipemaking industries at Gouda. Text is supplied in Dutch, German and French, and contains 273 prints of trade-marks at the packing material.This is part 4 of the series " Monographiae Nicotinae" the international tobacco society, editor in chief; H.Aschenbrenner (Sic!!) A good, somewhat dusted copy, of a scarce and valuable work. Printed on a bad paper quality during the rations in the 2nd. World War. (ser. browning). Very Good.

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Book number: 547

Catalogue: Social History

Keywords: Tobacco

HELVETIUS, M.

De L'homme De Ses Facultes Intellectuelles et De Son Education.

Amsterdam, N.P. 1774. Half-Leather, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book, 3-Vols, xii- 450 +328 + 312 pp. Uncut.Contemp. 1/2 calf, sprinkled boards with a coat of arms (Peacock in a crown) A posthumous edition of this classic work. Cf. Kress; 5710 and Goldschmiths 9432. A fine copy in a contemporary binding. Very Good.

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Book number: 579

Catalogue: Social History

Keywords: Hevelius

HOCHHEIMER ALBERT

Goud

Hilversum, C.de Boer Jr. 1959, First Thus. Cloth, Roy. 8Vo. Book, Gesel Der Mensheid.313 pp. Illustrated. A comprehensive sketch on the infulence on gold and "goldhunger" , Eldorado etc. through the ages. A nice copy. Translated from the German language. Very Good/Good.

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Book number: 1389

Catalogue: Social History

Keywords: Gold