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‎Cambridge Gloss on the Apocalypse. Cambridge University Library Dd.X.16‎

‎, Brepols, 2020 Paperback, 167 pages, Size:156 x 234 mm, Illustrations:1 col., Language: English. ISBN 9782503582405.‎

‎Summary The Glossa in Apocalypsin (Cambridge Gloss on the Apocalypse) is a recently-discovered anonymous Hiberno-Latin (that is, authored by an Irish cleric writing in Latin) commentary on the Apocalypse of John found in a tenth-century manuscript at Cambridge University Library. This gloss is written in a similar style to other Irish-authored exegetical texts of the same period. That is, the author proceeds verse by verse through the entire Apocalypse, citing short phrases or even single words of the biblical text, followed by brief explanations that serve to clarify meaning and are often moral or allegorical in nature, as well as offering alternative interpretations of a given passage. The text has a marked dependence on the hermeneutical method of the fourth-century Donatist Tyconius as laid out in his Liber Regularum (Book of Rules), and applied in his Exposition on the Apocalypse. The Cambridge Gloss promotes an ecclesiological and spiritual interpretation of the Apocalypse, muting speculation about an imminent endtime scenario. The gloss contains numerous references to heretics, emphasises the hierarchy and the privileged role of teachers within the church, and likely dates from the eighth century, the 'Northumbrian Golden Age', exemplified by the works of Bede the Venerable and Alcuin of York. This English translation (accompanied by numerous notes) is intended to give readers an insight into understanding the viewpoint that medieval exegetes held in explaining the Apocalypse of John. The source text of this volume appeared in Corpus Christianorum, Series Latina as Glossa in Apocalypsin e codice Bibliothecae Vniuersitatis Cantabrigiensis Dd.X.16 (CC SL, 108G). References to the corresponding pages of the Corpus Christianorum edition are provided in the margins of this translation.‎

‎Chang and Fak-Hong's United Magicians presents The Bhuda ‎

‎Valencia Hija de E. Mirabet 1928 Affiche lithographique couleur anonyme, marouflée sur toile de lin. "Les magiciens unis de Chang et Fak-Hong présentent le Bhuda". 63,5 x 44 cm. Chang et Fak Hong étaient un duo illusionniste populaire des années 1920 et 1930, renommé dans toute l'Europe et les États-Unis. Très bonne condition. Quelques rousseurs sur les bords blanc et crème. Légère effilochage au bord du lin dévêtu. Globalement très attractif.‎

‎An anonymous colour lithographic poster, mounted on linen. "Chang and Fak-Hong's United Magicians presents The Bhuda". 63.5 x 44 cm. Chang and Fak Hong were a popular illusionist duo of the 1920s and 1930s, renowned throughout Europe and the United States. Very good condition. A few foxing spots to the white and cream edges. Slight fraying to the undressed linen edge. Overall very attractive.‎

‎The state of the present rebellion, wherein the unreasonableness and injustice of it is demonstrated. - [DEFENSE OF THE THRONE FOLLOWING THE JACOBITE RISING OF 1715]‎

‎London, Printed for J. Baker and T. Warner, 1716. 8vo. In a contemporary Cambridge-style mirror binding with five raised bands. Small paper-label pasted on to top of spine. Light wear and miscolouring to extremities, corner bumped. A few corrections and cross-outs in text. Small worm-tract to lower outer corner of last 20 ff. (16), 206 pp. (Pp. 50-63 misnumbered).‎

‎The rare first edition of this anonymously published political and religious treatise that addresses the dangers posed by the ongoing rebellion against the British monarchy during a period of political and religious turmoil following the Jacobite rising of 1715. “The following Discourse was occafion'd by a Sermon preach'd Nov. 15. 1715. It was some time before I refolved upon the Publication of it, and then thought fit to add in proper Places, the Substance of several other Sermons which related to the same Subject which with other Thoughts occurring, swell'd the Book to a much larger Bulk than I at first intended. The main Design is, partly to demonstrate the Unreasonableness, Impiety, and Wickedness of those who rife up in Rebellion against our only Rightful Sovereign King George, endeavour to dethrone him, and set up a Popish Pretender to his Crown” (From the preface to the present work). The Jacobite rising of 1715 was the attempt by James Edward Stuart (or the Old Pretender) to regain the thrones of England, Ireland and Scotland for the exiled Stuarts. The English Jacobites allied with Scottish Jacobites under the command of William Gordon they marched into England, where they encountered Government forces at the Battle of Preston on November 12–14. Initially, the Jacobites gained the upper hand, however, the arrival of Government reinforcements the following day turned the luck which lead to the eventual surrender of the Jacobite forces.This main sermon/discourse of this present work was written on November 15th, that is immediately after the fall of the Jacobites. Probably due to the instability and relatively insecure future the author has wished to remain anonymous. The document is structured to provide an analysis of the causes and consequences of the rebellion, underlining the author's position that the monarchy and the Church of England must be upheld to maintain social order and stability. The book criticizes the growing influence of dissenting religious groups particularly those associated with Calvinistic beliefs, arguing that their rebellion against the established order was both treasonous and destabilizing. Terry: A BIBLIOGRAPHY of Jacobite History 1689-1788, P. 288.‎

‎Uber die gegenwartige Verfassung des turkischen Staates. - [ON THE CONSTITUTION OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE]‎

‎Hermannstadt, Hochmeister, 1790. 8vo. In contemporary (original?) blue paper covered boards with gilt lettering to spine. Corners bumped and boards with scratches. Internally fine and clean. 276, (10) pp.‎

‎Exceedingly rare work on the state of the Turkish/Ottoman empire. The author is anonymous but with a focus on state income, state administration, juristically aspects and visits by foreign ministers and embassies, the author was most likely a diplomat in the Ottoman Empire. The late 18th century was a dire period for the Ottoman Empire which was facing several challenges and undergoing significant changes. Here are some key aspects of its state during that time. It was in a state of decline and facing numerous challenges, both internally and externally. While efforts were made to reform and modernize certain aspects of the empire, they were often met with resistance and were insufficient to reverse the overall decline.‎

‎Les ruses d'amour pour rendre les favoris contens. - [""TRICKS OF LOVE""]‎

‎A Ville Franche, Joli Le Franc, 1681. 12mo. In contemporary full calf with richly gilt spine. Small paper-label pasted on to top of spine. Wear to extremities, a few holes to front board, showing the wooden board. Corners bumped. Internally nice and clean. (10), 514 pp. + frontispiece.‎

‎Uncommon first edition of this work containing 31 gallant or facetious tales and stories, also referred to as ‘tricks of love. These short stories was most likely inspired by Boccaccio. The anonymous author announced a sequel which never appeared. Not in Barbier.‎

‎Roesel, introduction à la 3° classe des papillons de nuit ou description abrégée des caractères qui distinguent les chenilles, chrisalides et papillons de cette classe.‎

‎n.d. (ca. late 18th century) Anonymous Manuscript. Decorated title-page, 399 p., 4to, black half cloth from around 1900 with marbled boards (wear on extremities). Well written in a regular hand. Lower right corner (blank) of first few pages with some water-damp damage (not affecting the text)Seems to be a translation [complement?] into French from a part of Rösel van Rosenhof’s famous work ‘’Der monatlich-herausgegebenen Insecten-Belustigungen’’. This work was published in German, and Dutch. Although the physician J.F. Isenflamm (1726- is said to has published a translation (without plates?) in 1779, it seems very rare and I could not find a physical trace of that book.Manuscrit anonyme, page de titre décorée, 399 p., 4to, demi-toile noire postérieure (vers 1900) à coins. Belle écriture régulière à la plume sur papier réglé, Très bon état général, quelques traces d'humidité en marge des premiers feuillets (avec un peu de manque de papier au coin inferieur) et sur une page. Semble constituer un complément d'informations à [ou une traduction d’une partie de] l'ouvrage de Roesel von Rosenhof "Der monatlich-herausgegebenen Insecten-Belustigungen", sur les premiers états de papillons nocturnes et diurnes. Ce livre était publié en Allemand et Hollandais. Bien que le Docteur J.F. Isemflamm apparement a publié une traduction en 1779, aucune trace physique de ce livre a était trouvé par moi.‎

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‎Aspasius: On Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics 8. Anonymous: Paraphrase of Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics 8 and 9. Michael Ephesus: On Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics 9‎

‎London, Duckworth 2001 vii + 239pp., 1st edition, hardcover (editor's blue cart.cover with gilt lettering), dustwrapper, 24cm., in the series "Ancient commentators on Aristotle", very good condition, ISBN 0-7156-3071-7, F78204‎

‎Old Spanish Masters engraved by Timothy Cole,with historical notes by Charles H.CAFFIN,and comments by the engraver‎

‎ NEW YORK,THE CENTURY COMPAGNY 1907 - Narrow 4to. ix, 175pp. Bw eng frontis plus thirty bw eng ht text. yellowcloth, titles and decoration gilt to front and spine. Top edge gilt. White eps.,‎

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‎Cruelle Zélande‎

‎ Sans date.‎

‎Bon état‎

‎Fortegnelse paa Interessenterne udi den med Kongelig allernaadigst Approbation af 28de Juni 1800 oprettede Tontine eller Livrente-Societet.‎

‎Kiøbenhavn, Schultz, 1800. 4to. In contemporary full mottled calf with gilt lettering and ornamentation to spine. Small paper-label pasted on to top of spine. Head of spine chipped, otherwise a very nice and clean. Printed on heavy paper. (2), 306 pp.‎

‎Feld- Jagd- und Reisekuche oder Beschreibung zweyer tragbaren Kuchen. - [ON HOW TO PREPARE FOOD IN THE FIELD]‎

‎Leipzig, Supprian, 1800. 8vo. In contemporary half calf. Small paper-label pasted on to top of spine. Light wear to spine. Inner margin of title-page with traces from blue wrappers. Internally nice and clean. Printed on good paper. XXIV, 226, (2) pp. + 1 folded plate. ‎

‎Rare first edition of this work on field- hunting- and travel-kitchens with instructions on how to quickly and conveniently prepare meals during marches, hunting and long journeys apparently even without any prior knowledge of the culinary arts. Deutsches Anonymen-Lexikon 3124Not in Vicaire‎

‎Des Reformirten hamburgischen Patrioten erstes - zweytes Stuck. (No. 1 - 156). - [FIRST EDITION OF THE FAMOUS ""DER PATRIOT"" FROM HAMBURG]‎

‎(No place but Hamburg, no printer), 1724 - 1726. 4to. In contemporary full calf with four raised bands and gilt lettering to spine. Light wear to extremities. A few leaves closely trimmed slightly touching text, but generally nice and clean. 321 ff. (No. 1 - 156. All that was published).‎

‎Exceedingly rare first edition, fully complete, of the famous Hamburg-journal “Der Patriot” – it was the most significant German weekly journal at the beginning of the 18th century and served as an important platform for the emerging Enlightenment. It was published weekly in Hamburg from 1724 to 1726. Due to its popularity it saw four reprints until 1765 and was also translated into Dutch and French. The genre of moral weeklies was inspired by English periodicals, particularly the highly successful publications edited and written by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele, which appeared three times a week or even daily (The Tatler, The Guardian, and The Spectator). Unlike some other German moral weeklies, Der Patriot had an independent editorial team that did not simply translate English counterparts but instead selected and developed its own topics. Many German scholars and writers contributed to Der Patriot, but all published their articles under pseudonyms. Their true identities were not revealed until three years after the last issue was published. “In the course of the seventeenth and especially the eighteenth centuries, Hamburg’s press evolved from a mere supplier of information to a vehicle of public opinion. During the first half of the eighteenth century, Hamburg’s growing print culture was closely connected to the development of the city’s enlightened reform movement, embodied in the first Patriotic Society (1724–1726). For example, Hamburg’s own moral weekly, Der Patriot, a product of the Patriotic Society, informs both the rise of periodical press and the spread of enlightened ideals. Modeled on British periodicals, The Tatler and The Spectator, Der Patriot contained instructive essays on a variety of subjects, generally articulating middle-class norms and values. By appealing to a wide audience and disseminating useful knowledge and enlightened philosophy, such journals aimed to reorient the reader’s moral outlook and lifestyle, in particular to raise the intellectual and moral standards of its readers. Hamburg’s Der Patriot ran from 1724 until 1726, and was so popular that it was published in book form several times between 1728 and 1765. It was the most influential of the German moral weeklies. Der Patriot, seeking to enlighten and influence the morals of its readers, set itself in direct competition with the church. Aiming to “root out or at least expose all ridiculous or dangerous actions, mistakes, abuses and harmful habits through the orderly use of human reason,” Der Patriot's elevation of reason over faith angered Hamburg’s strong orthodox Lutheran church, which initiated a “pamphlet war” denouncing the journal. Der Patriot found both a multitude of detractors and supporters" roughly thirty-five pamphlets against and twenty-one in favor of the periodical appeared. This ‘battle of the pens’ certainly encouraged popular interest in Der Patriot and caused the publisher to print six thousand copies instead of the four hundred initially planned, reflecting both an expanding readership and growing popular interest in Enlightenment tenets. Der Patriot, furthermore, reflects the republic’s civic morality as it strove to promote the common good. If its attitude toward Hamburg’s governance was generally positive, it openly presented concrete proposals for improvement in the republic as well as the dangers of extravagance and excess, the loss of civic-mindedness, and political apathy. Indeed, Der Patriot asserted both the right and the duty of Hamburgers to speak out on any question regarding the welfare of their city-state.” (Aaslestad, Place and Politics). ‎

‎Auserlesenes Gesang-Buch, Darinnen sich nicht nur Alte und sehr bekannte‎

‎Flensburg & Altona, 1742. 8vo. In a contemporary Cambridge-style mirror binding with four raised bands and richly gilt spine. With traces from clasps. Small paper-label pasted on to top of spine. Wear to extremities, with loss of leather to back board due to missing clasps. Previous owner's name in contemporary hand to front free end-paper. Internally nice and clean. (8), 1112, (32), 196 pp.‎

‎Rare later (fourth?) edition of German hymnal that contains a collection of both traditional and contemporary hymns. Biblioteca Danica I, 380.‎

‎La vie et les amours de Charles Louis electeur palatin.‎

‎Cologne, Jeremie Plantie, 1692. 12mo. In contemporary half calf over floral decorated wrappers. Small paper-label pasted on to top of spine. Wear to extremities. Title-page with underlinings in red. Intgernally nice and clean. 192 pp. + 1 engraved portrait. ‎

‎Uncommon first edition of this account of the romantic entanglements and military exploits of Charles Louis I, Elector Palatine. The son of Frederick V, the ""Winter King"" of Bohemia, and Elizabeth Stuart, sister of Charles I, Charles Louis spent much of his early life in exile due to the Thirty Years' War and the English Civil War. His political career was eventful but he is best known for his controversial personal life including his divorce from Charlotte of Hesse-Kassel and his bigamous marriage to Marie Luise von Degenfeld. His daughter, Elizabeth Charlotte, married Philippe I, Duke of Orléans, the younger brother of Louis XIV. She later became known as the ""Grandmother of Europe"" since her descendants included Francis I and Marie Antoinette.‎

‎Actorum publicorum fasciculus primus einiger zu mehrem Begriff und Erlauterung der gegenwartigen Schleswig-Holsteinischen Affairen dienlicher Stucke. 3 parts (Primus, secundus, tertius). ‎

‎(No place, nor printer), 1700. 4to. In contemporary half vellum. Ex-libris (Juel of Valdemar's Castle) pasted on to pasted down front end-paper. Wear and a few stains to extremities. First leaves with dampstain in lower margin, otherwise internally nice and clean. 36, 16, 84 pp.‎

‎Rare first edition of this early work on various affairs of Schleswig-Holstein.‎

‎Histoire politique et amoureuse Du Fameux Cardinal Louis Portocarrero, Archeveque de Tolede, Mise au jour pour la satisfaction des Personnes Galantes.‎

‎(No place), Jeune le Sincere, 1704. 12mo. In contemporary coloured floral printed wrappers. Wear to extremities, spine split. Title-page with red underlinings, otherwise internally nice and clean. (6), 297 pp. + frontispiece. ‎

‎Rare first edition of this collection of French anticlerical erotic novels. These works frequently portrayed Spanish authorities as their central figures, with this particular volume focusing on Cardinal Luis Manuel Fernández Portocarrero (1635–1709), who served as Viceroy of Sicily and State Counselor.‎

‎Le Theatre Des Langues Francoise, & Alemande, Divise en vint Promenades, ou Entretiens familiers / Der Schauplatz Der Frantzösischen und Teutschen Sprache, In zwantzig Spatzier-Gänge, oder gemeine Unterredungen getheilet, nebst einem Kurtzen Begriff ...‎

‎Copenhagen, Pauli, 1709. 8vo. In contemporary full calf with four raised bands and gilt ornamentation to spine. Small paper-label pasted on to upper part of spine. Wear to extremities, spine-ends chipped and wormholes to boards. Small worm-tracts to first half of bookblock and endspapers annotated in contemporary hand, otherwise internally nice and clean. 354 pp.‎

‎Rosée d’Eros. Onze contes érotiques inédits, fruits choisis d'un concours et précédés d'une étude originale d'Elisabeth Vust consacrée à l'érotisme dans les lettres romandes, accompagnée d'un Florilège invitant à un intinéraire pour une promenade sensuelle. ‎

‎Lausanne, édition Galerie Humus / Le Cabinet érotique, 1995. In-8 broché de 240 pages, couverture couleurs à rabats. En belle condition. Nombreuses illustrations en noir et en couleurs, ‎

‎Cruelle zélande‎

‎France loisirs 1987 in8. 1987. Relié jaquette. 155 pages. Bon Etat intérieur propre‎

‎Kayser Carls des Sechsten Wahl-Capitulation mit nothigen anmerckungen aus der Historie, des Reichs grund-gesetzen und Actis Publicis erlauter.‎

‎Leipzig, Fritsch, 1725. 4to. In contemporary gilt floral ornamented wrappers. Spine with wear and miscolured. Small paper-label pasted on to top of spine. Inner hinges split. Previous owner's name (Peter Otto Rosenørn - owner of Hersomgård) in contemporary hand to verso of front wrapper. Internally nice and clean. (10), 126 pp. ‎

‎Rare Electoral capitulation (Wahlkapitulation) for Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor and ruler of the Austrian Habsburg monarchy from 1711 until his death in 1740. The Wahlkapitulation was a contract or set of conditions that every Holy Roman Emperor-elect had to agree to before being officially crowned. These conditions defined the powers and limitations of the Emperor in relation to the estates of the empire, essentially functioning as a constitutional agreement. Charles VI faced succession problems due to the lack of a male heir. To secure his daughter Maria Theresa’s inheritance he issued the “Pragmatic Sanction” of 1713, allowing female succession. Despite his efforts to gain European support, his death in 1740 sparked the War of the Austrian Succession. Rivals like Prussia and Bavaria challenged Maria Theresa’s claim, leading to conflict and territorial losses. While Maria Theresa ultimately retained power, Charles’s plans failed to prevent the crisis, leaving her to resolve the instability. Provenance: Valdemar's Castle, Denmark‎

‎Late Fifteenth-Century Commonplace Book. Edited from Cambridge University Library MS Gg.6.16‎

‎, Brepols, 2019 Paperback, 261 pages, Size:156 x 234 mm, Illustrations:13 tables b/w., Languages: English, Middle English. ISBN 9782503582917.‎

‎Summary This edition presents the full text of a personal collection of temporale Middle-English sermons, compiled by a parish priest for his own use (preserved in Cambridge University Library MS Cg.6.16). It also includes the notes and fragments of sermons or exempla found at the beginning of the manuscript with a purpose of giving insight into the way a parish priest would compile materials. This manuscript has attracted attention because it perserves versions of these sermons' early stages. The current edition is therefore complementary to editions of later versions of the same sermons. The introduction provides a discussion of these sermons' textual history and the circumstances in which they were possibly preached. Explanatory notes, a glossary, and indexes complete the edition. TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgements Manuscripts and Sigla Abbreviations Bibliography Unprinted Primary Sources: Manuscripts Printed Primary Sources Unprinted Editions of Primary Sources Secondary Sources Recapitulary Tables Recapitulary Table of the Contents of the Manuscripts (1) Recapitulary Table of the Contents of the Manuscripts (2) Recapitulary Table of the Contents of the Manuscripts (3) Recapitulary Table of the Contents of the Manuscripts (4) Introduction Description of the Manuscripts Language Layout and Watermarks Quire 1 Quires 2 and 3 Two Sermons for a Wedding Ceremony Quires 4 and 5 Conclusion: A Preaching Tool Editorial Principles and Procedures Quire 1. Ff. 1r-7v [1] [The Three Maries] [2] [Note on Octavian and the Sybil] [3] [Note on the Temple in Rome] [4] [The Apostles' Creed and Citations from the Prophets] [5] [Exemplum of Longinus] [6] [Easter Day Sermon] [7] [Outline of sermon & Citations] [8] [Sermon for Lent 1] [9] [Exemplum of the Bloody Letters and the Lady who Killed her Own Child] [10] [Extract from the Exemplum of St Dunstan's mother] [11] [A Note on the How and Why one Should Say a Pater Noster and an Ave] [12] [A Note on the Letters of Ihesu Crist] [13] [A Note on the Law at the Court of King Arthur] [14] [Exemplum of Three Philosophers] [15] [An Extract from an Exemplum about Two Cripples and a Precious tree] [16] [A Note on Bad Christians Likened to Swine] [17] [Sermon-Like Note on the Three Apostles John, Peter, and Judas and the Sins of Pride, Gluttony and Envy] Quires 2 and 3. Ff. 8r-30v [18] [? Sermon on Mt, 22:37] [19] [? Sermon on 1 Ptrr, 4:7] [20] [? Sermon on Ps, 40:5] [21] [? Sermon on Lc, 19:15] [22] [? Sermon on Io, 11:25] [23] [? Sermon for All Saints Day and All Souls Day] [24] [? Sermon for a Wedding Cermony] Quires 4 and 5. Ff. 32r-59v [25] In Solemnizacione matrimonij [26] Dominica Prima Aduentus Domini [27] In Die Natalis Domini Nostri Ihesu Cristi [28] In Die Circumcicionis Domini Nostri Ihesu Cristi [29] In Die Epiphanie Domini Nostri Ihesu Cristi [30] Dominica Septuagesime Euaungelium [31] Dominica in Sexagesima [32] Dominica in Quinquagesima [33] In die Cinerum et in Capite Ieiunij [34] Domnica Prima Quadragesime [35] Dominica Secunda Quadragesime [36]Dominica iija Quadragesime Euaungelica Luc xjm Explanatory Notes Glossary Index of Proper Names Index of Biblical Quotations Index of Non-Biblical Quotations Index of Exempla‎

‎German manuscript atlas on the anatomy of the pelvis area of several monkeys with 14 original drawings, and 13 loose leaves with short explanations of the drawings.‎

‎n.d. (ca. 1880-1900) The drawings are finely executed in pencil and partly coloured. They vary from ca. 14.5 x 19 to 20 x 22 cm in size and are inserted in a red contemporary, roy. 4to (25 x 33 cm) hcloth album (extremities somewhat rubbed, waterstain on back cover). Anatomical parts of the following monkey species are depicted: Cercopithecus sabaeus (4x), Cebus capicinus (1x), Chimpansee (6x), Inuus pileatus (1x), Cynocephalus hamadryas (1x), Rhesus erythraeus (1x).‎

‎Chronique burlesque, ou recueil D'Histoires divertissantes et d'avantures comiques.‎

‎A Londres, Pierre du Noyer, 1742. 12mo. Bound in a nice contemporary Cambridge-style mirror binding with four raised bands and richly gilt spine. Crowned super ex-libris to front board. Paper-label pasted on to top of spine and boards. A nice and clean copy. (12), 308 pp.‎

‎First edition of this collection of humorous scandalous and entertaining stories, primarily set in Normandy and Picardy, focusing on priests and nuns. Not in Barbier.‎

‎Construction des vaisseaux du Roy, et le nom de toutes les pièces qui y entrent, marquées en la table par numero. Avec toutes les proportions des rangs, leur explication, et l'exercice du Canon.‎

‎Au Havre de Grace, J.D.G. Faure, 1754. 1754 1 vol. in-12 (170 x 110 mm) de: 158 pp. (dont titre et table); [1] f. (suite de la table). (trace de mouillure au premier cahier). Plein vélin époque à nerfs traversant les coiffes, dos lisse titré à lencre brune ( taches, graffiti).‎

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‎Rare exemplaire de ce traité donnant les proportions des coques et des gréements des navires ainsi que la manuvre du canon. Lorsque parait la première édition de cet ouvrage au Havre de Grace, en 1691, la construction navale française est encore empirique. Une grande enquête, entreprise par Colbert en 1664 pour connaître avec précision le nombre de navires existant en France, avait dressé un inventaire de tous les types de bateaux et de leur nombre dans chaque port. Il fait apparaitre une grande disparité dun chantier à lautre et des erreurs de conception aux conséquences parfois graves Le présent ouvrage est produit dans le but de rationaliser la construction des navires de la "Royale". Cependant, il faudra attendre le siècle suivant pour que soit mis en uvre un enseignement scientifique de la construction navale : LÉcole des ingénieurs-constructeurs de vaisseaux royaux, la plus ancienne grande école française, est fondée en 1741 par Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceau (1700-1782). Duhamel juge indispensable cette évolution, ayant observé que la plupart des constructeurs de lépoque travaillaient « au hasard et sans principes » et que, faute dêtre suffisamment instruits, ils "loupaient" beaucoup de vaisseaux. Au sein de cette nouvelle école, les futurs constructeurs reçoivent un enseignement théorique à base de mathématiques et de physique afin de mieux maîtriser le calcul de leurs plans des vaisseaux. Un équilibre entre la formation théorique aboutit à la mutation technique de la marine de guerre qui va progressivement éliminer les vieux modèles et entrer dans luniformisation des séries de vaisseaux, vieux rêve que Colbert avait en vain caressé en son temps. Le contenu de la présente édition, parue en 1754, tiens compte de cette évolution. Louvrage débute par la « table des pièces qui entrent à la construction des Vaisseaux », suivie des noms de toutes les pièces les composant. Sont ensuite données les proportions de la coque et du gréement pour chaque type de navire (Vaisseau de premier, second, troisième et quatrième rang, frégate, brulot. Sont ensuite données les proportions sur la garniture des navires, câbles, cordages, agrès, grosseur des étays, haubans et écoutes. Les ordres de lexercice du canon achèvent louvrage. Bel exemplaire, conservé dans sa reliure dorigine. 1 vol. 12mo (170 x 110 mm) of: 158 pp. (including title and table); [1] f. (continuation of table). (trace of wetness in first quire). Contemporary full vellum, spine titled in brown ink (stains, graffiti). A rare copy of this treatise on the proportions of ships' hulls and rigging, as well as cannon handling. When the first edition of this work appeared in Le Havre de Grace in 1691, French shipbuilding was still empirical. A major survey, undertaken by Colbert in 1664 to ascertain the precise number of ships in France, had produced an inventory of all types of boats and their numbers in each port. The present work was produced with the aim of rationalizing the construction of "Royal" ships. However, it was not until the following century that scientific shipbuilding education was implemented: the École des ingénieurs-constructeurs de vaisseaux royaux, the oldest major French school, was founded in 1741 by Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceau (1700-1782). Duhamel deemed this development essential, having observed that most shipbuilders of the time worked "haphazardly and without principles", and that, lacking sufficient education, they "missed" many vessels. At this new school, future shipbuilders received theoretical instruction in mathematics and physics, to help them better master the calculation of their ship designs. A balance between theoretical and practical training led to the technical transformation of the navy, which gradually eliminated the old models and began to standardize ship series, an old dream that Colbert had vainly cherished in his time. The contents of the present edition, published in 1754, reflect this evolution. The work begins with the " Table des pièces qui entrent à la construction des Vaisseaux ", followed by the names of all component parts. The proportions of the hull and rigging are then given for each type of vessel (first-, second-, third- and fourth-rank vessels, frigates, brulots, etc.). The proportions of ship fittings, cables, ropes, tackle, stays, shrouds and sheets are also given. Cannon drill orders complete the work. A fine copy, preserved in its original binding.‎

‎NOUVEAU MESSAGER DE LA COUR.‎

‎Imprimerie de Doublet. 1818 1 vol. in-32 (98 x 63 mm) de: 128 pp. ; 4 tableaux dépliants (faux titre au dos du premier tableau); 6 portraits hors texte inclus dans la pagination représentant la famille royale. (quelques pages encore attachées). Cartonnage vert recouvert de papier dominoté dépoque à motifs floraux.‎

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‎Édition de 1818 de ce nouveau messager de la cour de Louis XVIII imprimé à Paris chez Caillot. Ces petits messagers étaient imprimés très régulièrement afin de fournir à la cour du roi toutes les informations indispensables sur la France et le monde. Dun format portatif, il pouvait être rangé dans une poche et sorti lorsque nécessaire. On y trouve notamment: un tableau sur les principaux états de lEurope et du monde (capitales, population etc.), un tableau des nouvelles mesures (kilomètre, kilogramme etc.), les signes du zodiac, les éclipses, les différents calendriers dans le monde, les dates des saisons, les planètes du système solaire, le calendrier grégorien complet et les cycles du zodiaque, la liste des membres des familles royales (France, Autriche, Grande-Bretagne, Pays-Bas, Pologne etc.), les demeures de la famille royale française et leur personnel (maison du roi, maison de Madame la duchesse dAngoulême, maison du duc de Berry, maison du duc dOrléans etc.), les ambassadeurs du roi, la liste des pairs de France, les députés par département, les conseillers du roi, les ministères, les administrations générales, la liste des cultes, les commissaires de police, les monuments, les bibliothèques, les musées et une brève histoire de Paris etc. Exemplaire bien conservé de ce nouveau messager de la cour pour lannée 1818. 1 vol. 32-mo (98 x 63 mm) of : 128 pp; 4 folding tables (half-title printed on the back of the first table); 6 out-of-text portraits included in the pagination depicting the royal family (some pages still attached). Green boards covered with contemporary decorated paper with floral motifs. Edition of 1818 of this new messenger of the court of Louis XVIII printed in Paris at Caillot. These small messengers were printed very regularly in order to provide the king's court with all the necessary information about France and the world. Of a portable format, it could be stored in a pocket and taken out when necessary. It includes: a table on the main states of Europe and the world (capitals, population etc.), a table of new measures (kilometer, kilogram etc.), the signs of the zodiac, the eclipses, the different calendars in the world, the dates of the seasons, the planets of the solar system, the complete Gregorian calendar and the cycles of the zodiac, the list of the members of the royal families (France, Austria, Great Britain, Netherlands, Poland etc.), the residences of the French royal family and their staff (the king's house, the house of Madame la duchesse d'Angoulême, the house of the duc de Berry, the house of the duc d'Orléans etc.), the king's ambassadors, the list of the peers of France, the deputies of each department, the king's advisors, the ministries, the general administrations, the list of the cults, the police commissioners, the monuments, the libraries, the museums, and a brief history of Paris etc. A well preserved copy of this new messenger of the court for the year 1818.‎