‎The Song of Solomon.‎

‎ Edinburgh, Maclaren & Co. no year, about 1908, 95x70mm, 42pages, editor's binding. Full leather binding with gilt title on spine, all edges gilt. Handwritten inscription by Marcel Merminod at the top of the front page, otherwise clean interior. ‎

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‎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.‎

‎The Story of Audubon the Naturalist.‎

‎1876 (1st printing) 120 p., coloured frontispiece, coloured half title (both depicting Audubon in the field), publisher’s decorated cloth. Some wear on spine. Dedication written on first free endpaper: ‘’To Mr. Goodyear in acknowlegement of effort made to write an account of the life of Elyah, Dec. ‘87’’.‎

‎The Trader's Assistant: Containing I. Exact and useful tables... VIII. A set of tables for mechanics, particularly weavers, in warping. - [THE MOST EXTENSIVE WORK FOR LOOKING UP INTEREST- AND EXCHANGE-RATES]‎

‎Perth, Robert Morison, 1784. 8vo. contemporary full calf with red leather title-label and gilt lines to spine, forming 6 compartments. Signed by Robert Morison. Extremities with wear back board with nicks and discolouring. Internally fine and clean. (16), 349, (2), 302-317 pp.‎

‎Scarce first edition of this popular work, containing extensive conversion tables including those for interest, for commissions and exchange, primarily for converting to British money.The work was intended to be a support for merchants, traders and bankers for whom it was necessary to quickly be able to look up interest- and exchange-rates. Similar works had been published previously, but this was the most extensive work published at the time. It was reprinted several times. ‎

‎Topographical and Geological Maps. Glasgow Meeting, 1928.‎

‎1928 Two large folded, coloured maps of the Glasgow district in envelope.‎

‎Traité élémentaire sur la Fortification et L'Artillerie, par demandes et par réponses, par Monsieur le Chevalier DE***‎

‎A Londres, no publ., 1786. Uncut in contemp. green stiff boards. Stamp on title-page. (4),95 pp., 2 large folded engraved plans. Clean and fine.‎

‎Klaus Jordan, 3810.‎

‎Trees of the Duars and Terai.‎

‎1957 vii, [5], 114 p., num. figs/pls, frontispiece, printed boards. Title-page missing or never issued. Scarce.‎

‎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.‎

‎Ueber die gemeinschaftlichen Fehler vieler Festungen nebst einigen Vorschlägen denselben zu abzuhelsen. Von einem Königlich=Preussischen Officier. Mit einem Kupfer.‎

‎Breslau, Wilhelm Gottlieb Korn, 1809. Contemp. hcalf. Richly gilt spine, titlelabel with gilt lettering. A paperlabel pasted on upper part of spine. Stamps on title-page. 72 pp and 1 folded engraved plate. Some browning to title-page. A few brownspots.‎

‎Klaus Jordan, 3841.‎

‎Van Belkums geillustreerde encyclopaedie voor iedereen.‎

‎n.d. (ca. 1905) 380 p., 58 b/w pls, 7 col. pls (depicting flags, medals, coat of arms), 1 folded map depicting the Dutch railroad system, 2 col. maps (depicting Indonesia and the West Indies), 1 col. frontispiece (depicting the coat of arms of the royal family), hcloth (spine faded). Two small library stamps.‎

‎Verhandlungen und Beschlusse der Deutschen Bundesversammlung in der Orientalischen Angelegenheit mit den dazu gehörigen Actenstücken.‎

‎Leipzig, Geibel, 1855. Cont. hcloth. Stamp on title. 146 pp.‎

‎Versuch einer Anleitung zur Ausbildun ugnd Führung der Blänker für Subalternoffiziere der Infanterie,...‎

‎Dresden, Gottschalck, 1845. Contemp. hcalf. Gilt spine. Gilt lettering. Stamp on title-page. VI,82,(2). Scattered brownspots.‎

‎Versuch eines Vorpostendienstes bei den deutschen Armeen nach neuen auf die Erfahrung des letzten Kriges gebaueten Grundsätzen von einem deutschen Kavallerieoffizier. Mit schwarzen und illuminirten Plans.‎

‎Leipzig, Baumgärtnerischen Buchhandlung, 1805. Contemp. hcalf, spine gilt, titlelabel with gilt lettering. Stamp on titlepage. IV,396 pp., 8 large folded engraved plans and maps, some with handcolouring. 3 first leaves a bit brownspotted.‎

‎Verzeichniss ueber eine Samlung von Versteinerungen aus den Jura und Liasgebilden Oberfrankens im Königreich Bayern.‎

‎no date (ca. 1830-1840) 20 p., large 4to (21 x 34 cm), loose in paper cover with hand written title. Neatly handwritten document on a collection of German fossils. It includes Echinoderms and Brachiopods, and Molluscs are on pages 8-20. It gives, number, species name, stratigraphic layer, locality and number of specimens.‎

‎Views in the Scottish Lake District‎

‎Edinburgh, Published by Banks & Co, c1870, ‎

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‎NB. Les commandes et questions sont traitées dans les 24h, les expéditions reprendront le 7 septembre. Tous les ouvrages de notre catalogue peuvent être consultés et retirés sous quelques jours à Saint-Gilles ou Paris, 5e arr. Merci de nous contacter. ‎

‎Vorschrift zur Vereinfachung und Verfassung der summarischen und detaillirten Fortifications=Bauanträge, der geniehauptämtlichen Bauerledigungen und der jährlichen fortificatorischen Haupt=Baurechnung.‎

‎Wien, Aus der k.k. Hof-und Staats=Aerarial=Druckerey, 1838. 4to. Contemp. hcalf. Titlelabel with gilt lettering on frontcover. A paperlabel pasted on upper part of back. Stamps on titlepage. 32,VIII pp. Printed on good paper.‎

‎Not in Klaus Jordan: Bibliographie zur Geschichte des Festungsbaues von den Anfängen bis 1914. Marburg, 2003.‎

‎Wehrverfassungen, Kriegslehren und Friedensideen im Jahrhundert der Industrie. Von O.v.P.‎

‎Berlin, Mittler, 1843. Contemp. hcalf. Gilt spine. Stamp on title-page. Gilt lettering. IV,346 pp. Faint scattered brownspots.‎

‎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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‎Hommage aux Dames.‎

‎Paris, Janet, (1816). 12mo. Orig. full pink silk-binding, richly gilt and in original silk-slipcase, gilt. All edges gilt. 156 pp., 6 engraved plates. + Souvenir (14) pp., a calendar with 12 engraved vignettes.‎

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‎Kunst und Wunderbuch oder Verborgene Geheimnisse welche ein sterbender Vater seinen Kindern übergeben darinnen aus Natur und Kunst selbst erprobte Oeconomische, Medicinische, Sympatheti= und Antipathetische Geheimnisse enthalten sind...Nun aber auf un...‎

‎Nürnberg, Johann Eberhard Zeh, 1786. Contemp. hcalf, raised bands, richly gilt spine. Titlelabel in leather with gilt lettering. A few small nicks to leather. 224 pp. A few scattered brownspots. A good copy.‎

‎The scarce first edition of this popular cookery -and popular medical book, which ran through many editions.‎

‎An attractive Dutch School Landscape Oil Painting ‎

‎A Dutch oil painting of a landscape scene - a water mill by a canal with trees and sky. Probably an amateur artist, it is signed P.M. '85. Assumed 1985. Oil on canvas, and mounted in a wooden and gilt frame. Sold with the frame. Frame size 500 mm width x 420 mm height. Image size 285 mm x 230 mm. The painting is in very good condition, with just a touch of crackle to the glaze. The frame is mainly in good condition, but with a little rubbing to the lower edge.‎

‎Two original artworks from the Night procession of the hundred demons Hyakki yagyô / ????‎

‎Japan No Publisher C1860 Première édition / uvre originale. Deux jolies pièces, très proches de la bannière monumentale d'Itaya représentant la procession nocturne*, réalisée en 1860**, et qui en sont probablement des copies de détails. La bannière originale représentait un grand nombre de démons. Ces uvres montrent chacune un détail de cette nuit spectaculaire. Aquarelle et gouache originales sur washi (papier japonais) recouvert de soie, avec une bordure dorée appliquée et un encadrement en washi kozo (papier de mûrier) moucheté de soie. Sur la première peinture, deux oni (?) (démons surnaturels japonais) défilent, portant une longue bannière ou une banderole sur une hampe. Dans la deuxième image, quatre yokai ou démones sont occupées à un rituel de beauté et de toilette. Elles s'affairent à se maquiller, à tenir un miroir et à s'entraider. Le rouge à lèvres rouge, en particulier, laisse entendre qu'il s'agit de démones. Les deux images sont de style humoristique, tout comme Halloween enlève la peur de la veille de la Toussaint. *Le hyakki yagyo (????) est le défilé au cours duquel une centaine de démons, ou yokai, défilent dans les rues à certaines périodes de l'année. Lorsque le défilé passait, ceux qui étaient assez imprudents pour jeter un il par la fenêtre risquaient d'être tués ou enlevés. Chaque peinture est un panneau de soie peint de 16 cm x 17 cm sur un support de 22 cm x 27 cm. ** Le panneau original de 6 mètres de long est actuellement exposé à l'« Art Gallery of New South Wales ». Un autre détail du panneau, dans un style et avec une bordure presque identiques, est conservé au Centre Pompidou, à Paris. Référence : AM 2023-361.‎

‎First edition / original artwork. Two lovely pieces, very similar to, and likely copies of details from Itaya's monumental banner of the night procession*, which was created in 1860**. The original banner showed a large number of the demons. These pieces each show one detail from this spectacular night. Original water colour and gouache on silk covered washi (Japanese card) with an applied gilt border and the silk speckled kozo washi (mulberry paper) surround. In the first painting, two oni (?) (Japanese supernatural demons) are in the parade, with a long banner or streamer on a pole. In the second image, four female yokai or demons are engaged in a cosmetic / grooming ritual. They are busy applying makeup, holding a mirror, and attending to one another. The red lipstick in particular implies that these are demons. Both images are humorous in style, much as Halloween takes the fear out of All Hallow's Eve. *The hyakki yagyo (????) is the parade in which one hundred demons, or yokai, march through the streets at certain times of the year. As the parade passed, those foolish enough to peer out of their windows risked being killed or abducted. Each painting has a silk painted panel of 16cm x 17cm on a backing of 22cm x 27cm. ** The original 6 metre long panel is currently hanging in the "Art Gallery of New South Wales." Another detail from the panel, in an almost identical style and border, is held at the Pompidou Centre, Paris. Holding ref. AM 2023-361.‎

‎Beautés du monde microscopique : Les diatomées.‎

‎n.d. (ca. 1970?) 12 p., 35 plates (some coloured), 4to, loose in covers (in cloth slipcase). Missing plates 3 & 7. Large photographs of a single diatom on each sheet. The text (12 pages) in separate booklet. Some wear on corners slipcase.‎

‎Important natural history books and atlases.‎

‎1997 London, Christie's, 1997 : In-4 Carré, Broché. 138 pp., 64 lots, illustrations N&B et couleurs in-texte, vente du 30 avril 1997 Très bon état, Couv. remarquable, Dos impeccable, Intérieur frais.‎

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‎Natural history.‎

‎2001 London, Christie's, 2001 : In-4 Carré, Broché. 169 pp., 127 lots, vente du 4 juin 2001 Très bon état, Couv. remarquable, Dos impeccable, Intérieur frais.‎

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