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French Interest

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Nouveau Petit Larousse Illustré, Claude Augé, Soixante-cinquieme édition, Paris, 1928

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A good copy of this well illustrated vintage French Dictionary/Encyclopaedia. Nouveau Petit Larousse Illustré; Dictionnaire Encyclopedique. Publié ...

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The Guinness Book of Records, August 1955, First Trade Edition, First Impression

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A copy of the very first printing of the Guinness Book of Records, which went on to became a worldwide publishing phenomenon. Initially produced as...

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Chambers's Miscellany of Useful & Entertaining Tracts, bound as Vol VII (actually spanning Vols. XVIII-XX), 1847

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A charming bound copy of Chambers Miscellany containing a wealth of informative essays and features to interest Victorian readers. Still an enterta...

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Chambers's Miscellany of Instructive & Entertaining Tracts, Vols I-IV bound in 2 volumes, c. 1869

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A charming set of Chambers Miscellany containing a wealth of informative essays and features to interest Victorian readers. Still an entertaining r...

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Oeuvres de Jose-Maria de Heredia; Les Trophees, Alphonse Lemerre, Paris

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An attractive binding from a pocket-sized edition known as 'Petite Bibliotheque Litteraire - Auteurs Contemporains', published by Alphonse Lemerre....

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Sapho; A novel, Alphonse Daudet, Sisley's Ltd, London

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An attractive binding from a pocket-sized edition known as 'The Panel Books', and with a 'The Times Book Club' label to rear pastedown. Sapho; A no...

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A Short History of Napoleon the First, John Robert Seeley, 1900

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A smart full leather prize binding from the Edinburgh Angus Club. A Short History of Napoleon the First, by John Robert Seeley, K.C.M.G., Late Regi...

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A Pair of Grand Tour Photo Albums from 1872 with Albumen Prints of France and Italy.

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A set of 2 smart photo albums carrying the gilt initials 'M.R.' and dated to 1872. The first featuring topographical European settings, and the sec...

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The White Notebook, Andre Gide, 1964

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The White Notebook, by Andre Gide. Translated and with an Introduction by Wade Baskin. Published by Philosophical Library, New York, 1964. First ed...

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French Odysseys; Greece in French Travel Literature from the Renaissance to the Romantic Era, Olga Augustinos, John Hopkins, 1994

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"In French Odysseys Olga Augustinos offers the first comprehensive treatment of French travel literature about Greece - from the mid-sixteenth-cent...

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Portefeuille De La Societe des Conducteurs, Controleurs et Commis; Revue Pratique des Travaux Publics, 1896-1897

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Portefeuille De La Societe des Conducteurs, Controleurs et Commis Des Ponts et Chaussees et Des Mines. 40 ANNEE - 27 SERIE: Revue Pratique des Trav...

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Portefeuille De La Societe des Conducteurs, Controleurs et Commis; Revue Pratique des Travaux Publics, 1894-1895

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Portefeuille De La Societe des Conducteurs, Controleurs et Commis Des Ponts et Chaussees et Des Mines. 40 ANNEE - 25 SERIE: Revue Pratique des Trav...

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Sir Arthur Nicolson, Bart, First Lord Carnock; A Study in the Old Diplomacy, by Harold Nicolson, 1930

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Biography of Arthur Nicolson (1849-1928), First Baron Carnock, British Diplomat (Ambassador to Spain and Russia), and Politician. Sir Arthur Nicols...

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The Life of George, Fourth Earl of Aberdeen, In Two Volumes, Lady Frances Balfour, 1922

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Biography of George Hamilton-Gordon, 1784-1860. He was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1852-1855. He was a British Statesman, Diplomat an...

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Les Comedies de Terence, Traduites en Francois par Madame Dacier, George Gallet, Amsterdam, 1700

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A volume with two of the plays of Terence (Publius Terentius Afer - c. 190-159 BC). He was a Roman playwright and the author of six plays based on ...

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John Singer Sargent; The Early Portraits, Complete Paintings Volume I, Richard Ormond & Elaine Kilmurray, Paul Mellon, 1988

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A lovely copy of the first volume of the definitive catalogue raisonne of the works in oil, water-colour and pastel of John Singer Sargent. John Si...

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The Memoirs of the Duke of Saint-Simon on the Reign of Louis XIV. and the Regency, Bayle St. John, 1888

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The Memoirs of the Duke of Saint-Simon on the Reign of Louis XIV. and the Regency. Translated from the French by Bayle St. John. In Three Volumes, ...

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Portraits by Ingres; Image of an Epoch, Gary Tinterow and Philip Conisbee, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York... 1999

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Exhibition catalogue detailing the work of French neo-classical artist Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780-1867). The exhibition took place at the ...

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Voyage en Grece; Journal de bord, Henry Harrel-Courtes, 1957, author inscribed copy

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Author's presentation copy, inscribed to half title. A very uncommon book, with Worldcat only identifying 3 institutional holdings. Voyage en Grece...

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The Scot Abroad, John Hill Burton, 1881

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'Split into two main sections - 'The Ancient League with France' and 'The Scot Abroad, the book explores the relations of Scotland and Scotsmen wit...

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History of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, Professor Petit, Charles de Flandre, 2 Volume Set, 1874

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History of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots. Translated from the original and unpublished MS. of Professor Petit, by Charles de Flandre, F.S.A. Scot. 2 ...

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Democratic Readings from the World's Great Teachers, W.M. Thompson, 1896

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Democratic Readings from the World's Great Teachers. Reprinted from "Reynolds's Newspaper." Compiled and Edited by W.M. Thompson, L.C.C. Numerous P...

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The Expansion of England; Two Courses of Lectures, J. Seeley, 1886

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The Expansion of England; Two Courses of Lectures, by J. Seeley. Published by Macmillan and Co., London and New York, 1886. Printed in Great Britai...

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History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Edward Gibbon, William Smith, 1885

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The Student's Gibbon; History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, by Edward Gibbon. Abridged, Incorporating the Researches of Recent Comme...

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The Insect World; Being A Popular Account of the Orders of Insects, Louis Figuier, 1892

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The Insect World; Being A Popular Account of the Orders of Insects, Together With A description of the Habits and Economy of Some of the Most Inter...

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Wallis & Wallis; Catalogue of Antique Arms and Armour, Militaria, Etc, including Coins and Military Medals; 10 bound Auction Catalogues 245-253, 1979

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Wallis & Wallis; Catalogues of Antique Arms and Armour, Militaria, Etc, including Coins and Military Medals; 10 bound Auction Catalogues, 1979....

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Les Martyrs, ou le Triomphe de la Religion Chrétienne, François René de Chateaubriand, 2 vol. set, 1809

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Les Martyrs, ou le Triomphe de la Religion Chrétienne, François René de Chateaubriand, 2 vol. set. Published by Le Normant, Imprimeur-Libraire, Par...

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Princess Mary; Viscountess Lascelles, Evelyn Graham, 1930

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A biography of Mary, Princess Royal, the only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary. Princess Mary; Viscountess Lascelles; An Intimate and Autho...

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A Collection of Works by Ian Hay, mostly first editions, 1911-1941

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Ian Hay was the pen name of John Hay Beith (1876-1922), British schoolmaster, soldier, novelist, playwright and historian. His humorous account of ...

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The Graphic; An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper; 1875 India issue & collection of 1881 issues

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The Graphic; An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper; A bound set of approximately 7 months of The Graphic magazine in a typical library binding. Comprisin...

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A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy, Voyage Sentimental en France et en Italie, Mr. Yorick, 1796, Dual language edition, Laurence Stern

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A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy, A New Edition by Mr. Yorick & Voyage Sentimental en France et en Italie, par M. Yorick. Written...

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Manners in Three Parts. Translated from the French, Francois-Vincent Toussaint, 1770

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Manners in Three Parts. Translated from the French:  SOLD Part I. Of Piety: including the love of God, and the Gratitude and Homage which we owe hi...

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William St Clair Slavery Research Materials - a collection of slavery reference books from his library, along with 2 personal copies of his published work on the subject.

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William St Clair Slavery Research Materials - a collection of slavery reference books from his library, along with 2 personal copies of his publish...

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La Figure d'Apres Nature; Collection de Croquis-Dessins & Etudes de Nu par le Peinture, Ad. La Lyre, Troisieme Serie; 1903

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La Figure d'Apres Nature; Collection de Croquis, Dessins & Etudes de Nu par le Peinture, par Ad. La Lyre, Membre de la Societe des artistes Fra...

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La Figure d'Apres Nature; Collection de Croquis-Dessins & Etudes de Nu par le Peinture, Ad. La Lyre, 4e Serie; Enfants, 1906

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La Figure d'Apres Nature; Collection de Croquis-Dessins & Etudes de Nu par le Peinture, par Ad. La Lyre, Membre de la Societe des artistes Fran...

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Die Stuarts, Eva Scott, Georgd. W. Callwey, Munchen, 1936

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Die Stuarts, by Eva Scott. Deutsche Übertragung von Elisabeth Mayer (German translation by Elisabeth Mayer). Published Georgd. W. Callwey, Munchen ...

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Portfolio of Photographs of Famous Cities, Scenes and Paintings, John L. Stoddard, Werner, c. 1890s

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Portfolio of Photographs of Famous Cities, Scenes and Paintings; Prepared Under the Supervision of the Distinguished Lecturer and Traveller John L....

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Maalesh; A Theatrical Tour in the Middle East, by Jean Cocteau. Translated by Mary C. Hoeck, 1956. Publisher signed.

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Maalesh; A Theatrical Tour in the Middle East, by Jean Cocteau. Translated by Mary C. Hoeck. Signed by the Publisher. Published by Peter Owen Limit...

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Siecle de Louis XIV, Edition Stereotype, Augmentee d'une Tables des Matieres, Paris, 1810, 2 Volume set

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Siecle de Louis XIV, Edition Stereotype, Augmentee d'une Tables des Matieres, Paris, 1810, 2 Volume set. Published by Stereotype de Mame, Freres, P...

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Dictionnaire de la Fable, Victor Verger, Limoges, 1844

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Dictionnaire de la Fable ou Mythologie Greque, Latine, Egyptienne, Celtique, Persane, Syrienne, Indienne, Chinoise, Japonaise, Arabe, Mahometane, S...

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Dictionnaire de la Bible ou Concordance Raisonnee des Saintes Ecritures, Jean-Augustin Bost, 1849

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Dictionnaire de la Bible ou Concordance Raisonnee des Saintes Ecritures (Dictionary of the Bible or Reasoned Concordance of the Holy Scriptures). B...

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Expositions Internationales; Paris 1937, New-York, 1939, Arts et Metiers Graphiques, Paris

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Expositions Internationales; Paris 1937, New-York, 1939. Articles by Maurice Barret, André Beucler, Gisèle Freund, Jean Selz, Georges-Henri Rivière...

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Cambodian Dance; Celebration of the Gods, Denise Heywood, Signed, 2008

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Cambodian Dance; Celebration of the Gods, by Denise Heywood. With signed inscription to half title - 'With best wishes, Denise Heywood'. Published ...

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Transactions of the Franco-Scottish Society, 1897-1935, 8 Volume Set

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Transactions of the Franco-Scottish Society (Scottish Branch), 1897-1935. A set of 8 volumes as follows; Vol. I: 1897; Vol II: 1898-1901; Vol III: ...

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The Bolshevik, Wm. Le Pretre, Henry Walker, London, first edition, 1931

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The Bolshevik, by Wm. Le Pretre (Wiiliam Le Pretre). The scarce first edition of William Le Pretre's dystopian novel, in which a Bolshevik uprising...

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Before Nature Dies, Jean Dorst, Constance D. Sherman, 1971

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Before Nature Dies, by Jean Dorst. Translated by Constance D. Sherman, Queensborough Community College of the City University of New York. A book w...

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Four Thousand Years Ago; A Panorama of Life in the Second Millenium B.C., Geoffrey Bibby, 1962

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Four Thousand Years Ago; A Panorama of Life in the Second Millenium B.C., by Geoffrey Bibby. Published by Collins, London. 1962 first UK edition. A...

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The Story of Jamaica; from Prehistory to the Present, Clinton V. Black, 1968

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The Story of Jamaica; from Prehistory to the Present, by Clinton V. Black. SOLD Published by Collins, London. 1968 reprint of the 1965 revised edit...

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