"BERNARDUS CLARAEVALLENSIS - BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX - SAINT BERNARD -
Reference : 62077
(Antwerp, Gerard Leeu, undated but between August 2, 1487 & 1489) 4to (204 x 141 mm). In 19th-century half vellum over marbled paper covered boards. Old paper-label stating ""Bernadus"" pasted on to lower part of spine. Light wear to extremities, spine slightly discoloured and boards with a few scratches. First 6 ff. reinforced by fragments of a 13th-century manuscript on vellum. Ex-libris pasted on to back free end-paper. Title woodcut illustration depicting the Annunciation (belongs to a quarto series of 68 blocks by the ""Second Gouda Woodcutter"", specifically to the 44 blocks copied from Israhel van Meckenem’s smallest Passion series. The present impression is the sixth - see Bibliothek Otto Schäfer, vol. 1, p. 165). Title-page slightly soiled. Lower margin of title-page with annotation in contemporary calligraphed hand ""Liber monasterij bemensis premonstratensium ordinis huesden"" (see below). Lower blank margins throughout carefully washed and pressed. Housed in a green slipcase. 30 ff. Provenance: - The Abbey of the Prémontrés of Berne (near Heusden, Netherlands)"" contemporary manuscript inscription: ""Liber monasterij bemensis premonstratensium ordinis huesden"". (15th/16th century).- Portsmouth/Bishophouse (United Kingdom), Virtue & Cahill Library (Christie’s 5-7-1967.) Nr. 8, bought by Breslauer.- 1968: Sold by Breslauer to:- Otto Schäfer Collection, Schweinfurt (Federal Republic of Germany), with its ""OS"" stamp. Exhibited at “Druckgraphik des 15. Jahrhunderts”, organized by Mr. Otto Schäfer in 1973 for the Fränkische Bibliophilen-Gesellschaft, Schweinfurt (N° B.83, described p. 64 of the catalog). Katalog der Bibliothek Otto Schäfer Schweinfurt, no. 42.
Second - being the first illustrated - edition of Bernard of Clairvaux’s seminal work on the Virgin Mary, her virtues, her role in salvation and her theological significance. It is structured as a commentary on the passage from the Gospel of Luke (1:26) where the angel Gabriel announces the Incarnation to Mary. Bernard was a produtive writer on various aspects of the Bible and Christianity. As a devoted Mariologist, he emphasized Mary's central role in Christian theology and preached effectively on Marian devotions, making the present publication one of the most representative and influential of all his works. It was pivotal in shaping Medieval and Renaissance Marian devotion. Antwerp rapidly emerged as a dominant center for illustrated books in the late 15th century, with Gerard Leeu, the printer of the present work, at the forefront of this movement. He was among the most prolific printers of his time, using over 850 different woodblocks across his works:""Antwerp rapidly became the main centre for illustrated books in the Low Countries and Gerard Leeu was without doubt the most prolific printer of them, with more than 850 different woodblocks used in the books he produced. He collaborated with anonymous engravers, whose names came from their place of activity: from the First and Second Gouda woodcutters, to the Master of Haarlem and the First Antwerp Woodcutter. Leeu also obtained many other engravings from colleagues such as Jacob Bellaert (fl. 1483-1486) from Haarlem, or Heinrich Knoblochtzer (c. 1445-1500) from Strasbourg. As evidence of his good relationships with certain other printers, Leeu did not hesitate to lend them woodblocks, as, for example, he did with Johann Koelhoff (c. 1502) in Cologne and Arend de Keysere († 1489) in Ghent. After his death, his collection of woodblocks was dispersed amongst several printers, such as, in Antwerp, Adriaen van Liesvelt (fl. 1494-1500), Dirk Martens, Roland van den Dorp († c. 1500) and Henrick Eckert, as well as the Zwolle-based Peter Os van Breda (fl. 1480-1510). Leeu is a perfect example of a printer who used all available means to get hold of the materials required to illustrate his editions, and, in contrast to some others, he never resorted to using less competent engravers who would simply copy woodcuts that appeared in the publications of competitors."" (Adam, The Emergence of Antwerp as a printing centre, p. 21). The present work has a most fascinating provenance. The earliest recorded ownership of this book places it in the Abbey of the Prémontrés of Berne, located near Heusden in the Netherlands. It was most likely placed in this library immediately or shortly after printing, judging from the inscription on the title-page. The Abbey of Prémontré was among the monasteries suppressed after the French Revolution and it was demolished in 1790. At some point, the book crossed the North Sea and found its way to England. By the mid-20th century, it was housed in Portsmouth, specifically at the Bishophouse, and became part of the Virtue & Cahill Library collection. The book was later sold at Christie’s auction on July 5–7, 1967 (catalogued as Nr. 8), where it was purchased by Bernard Breslauer. In 1968, Breslauer sold the book to Otto Schäfer, the noted German collector and industrialist. Schäfer’s collection in Schweinfurt was renowned for its focus on early printed books and illustrated incunabula. During its time in the Schäfer Collection, the book was exhibited in 1973 as part of the “Druckgraphik des 15. Jahrhunderts” exhibition, organized for the Fränkische Bibliophilen-Gesellschaft in Schweinfurt. BM 15th century IX, p. 193 Goff B400 Hain-Copinger 2864-2865 Schäfer 42 ISTC: ib00400000 OCLC only listS one copy in the US (Cambridge MA, Harvard University, Houghton Library)
BERNARDUS GUIDONIS O.P. [BERNARD GUI] (& AMARGIER P.A. O.P., ed.)
Reference : R118501
(1961)
Rome, S. Sabina 1961 xxii + 314pp. + 1 folding map, 22cm., in the series "Monumenta Ordinis Fratrum Praedicatorum historica" volume XXIV (24), nice and solid hardcover binding, stamp on title page, text is clean and bright, text in Latin, good condition, [Introduction in French, text edition in Latin], R118501
Steyl, Ex typ. Missionum 1904 512pp. + frontispiece, 16cm., text in Latin, publisher's hardcover, red edges, good condition, R117463
Paris, Ambroise Vollard, 1928. In-4, 412 pp., maroquin doublé rouge Bourgogne de Jean Lambert, dos long orné du titre doré, doublure bord-à-bord de basane bordeaux ornée d'un filet doré en encadrement sur les contreplats, garde de soie côtelée lie-de-vin, garde supplémentaire de papier granité doré et argenté, tranches dorées, couverture conservée, étui bordé (frottements à l'étui, dos légèrement éclairci, pâles décharges).
Édition illustrée de 300 bois gravés en noir et rouge d'Émile Bernard. Un des 300 exemplaires tirés sur vergé d'Arches, seul papier annoncé. Outre les bois à pleine page, l'ouvrage est orné de lettrines et culs-de-lampe en rouge du même artiste. Belle édition illustrée par Émile Bernard dans une imposante reliure de maroquin doublé signée Jean Lambert. Carteret, Livres illustrés, IV, 172 : "Belle édition recherchée et cotée ." Voir photographie(s) / See picture(s) * Membre du SLAM et de la LILA / ILAB Member. La librairie est ouverte du lundi au vendredi de 14h à 19h. Merci de nous prévenir avant de passer,certains de nos livres étant entreposés dans une réserve.
LIBRAIRIE PLON. 1950. In-4. Cartonnage d'éditeurs. Etat d'usage, Coins frottés, Dos satisfaisant, Quelques rousseurs. 95 pages. Frontispice : illustration en couluers. Nombreuses illustrations en noir et blanc et quelques en couleurs dans le texte et hors texte.. . . . Classification Dewey : 200-RELIGION
Classification Dewey : 200-RELIGION
Plon 1950 in4. 1950. Relié jaquette. frontispice couleurs
Bon Etat légères déchirures bordures jaquette
CNRS Editions Paris 2012 In-8 ( 230 X 150 mm ) de 523 pages, broché sous couverture illustrée. Très bel exemplaire.
Berlin, Akademie Verlag 2000 500pp., 24cm., publisher's hardcover, in the series "Erudiri Sapientia. Studien zum Mittelalter und zu seiner Rezeptionsgeschichte" Band 1, very good condition, R101153
2033, ed Calmann-Lévy. in-8 br. de 320 pages, ill en couleurs sur couv. Illustrations nb en tête de chapitres. | Etat : Bon état général; couv un peu passée, coins et bas du dos émoussés; bas du premier plat taché, trace se retrouvant au bas des 20 premières pages de l'ouvrage, très léger et dans la marge. Occasion (Ref.: ref10528)
Calmann-Lévy
STOCK. 2009. In-8. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 300 pages - page de garde découpée.. . . . Classification Dewey : 200-RELIGION
Avec la collaboration de Jean François Mondot. Classification Dewey : 200-RELIGION
STOCK. 2008. In-8. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 300 Pages. . . . Classification Dewey : 290-Religion comparée. Autres religions
Classification Dewey : 290-Religion comparée. Autres religions
MAME Ad et Cie. 2ème édition. 1845. In-12. Cartonnage d'éditeurs. Etat d'usage, Couv. convenable, Manque en coiffe de pied, Quelques rousseurs. 288 pages. Frontispice en noir et blanc, avec serpentes. Quelques planches de gravures en noir et blanc, avec serpentes.. . . . Classification Dewey : 200-RELIGION
Gravures de Girardet. Classification Dewey : 200-RELIGION
P. Mellier 1842 in12. 1842. Relié. 6 volume(s).
Etat correct bords frottés coins émoussés tranches ternies intérieurs propres dans l'ensemble page titre manquante sur les tomes I à IV
Paris, France-Empire 1955 302pp.avec ills.hors-texte, br.orig., jaq., 21cm., qqs.cachets, bon état
Poussielgue frères 1887 in16. 1887. latin.
couverture défraîchie ternie haut du dos abîmé (décollement) ex libris sur haut du 1er plat intérieur uniforément jauni propre
FRANCE-EMPIRE.. 1955.. In-12. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur acceptable. 302 pages. Jaquette illustrée en noir et blanc. Quelques illustrations en noir et blanc, hors texte.. Avec Jaquette. . . Classification Dewey : 200-RELIGION
Classification Dewey : 200-RELIGION
France empire 1955 in8. 1955. Broché. illustrations noir et blanc
Très Bon Etat car non coupé couverture un peu ternie ensemble jauni intérieur propre
FRANCE-EMPIRE.. 1962.. In-12. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur acceptable. 267 pages.. . . . Classification Dewey : 200-RELIGION
Classification Dewey : 200-RELIGION
Paris Librairie B. Bloud 1901 in 8 (23x14) 1 volume broché, couverture imprimée, VII et 493 pages. V. Bernies, Docteur en Théologie, Docteur-Agrégé en Philosophie de l'Institut Catholique de Paris. Bel exemplaire ( Photographies sur demande / We can send pictures of this book on simple request )
Très bon Broché
Fournier J.-B. Bibliothèque portative du voyageur Relié 1802 In-32 (9.5x7cm), relié demi-basane rouge, tranche supérieure dorée, 184 pages ; petit manque à la coiffe supérieure, coins frottés, intérieur frais, bon état néanmoins pour cette édition ancienne. Livraison a domicile (La Poste) ou en Mondial Relay sur simple demande.
A Strasbourg et Paris, Chez Armand Koenig, et chez Auguste Delalain, 1801. In-8 rel. demi-basane fauve postérieure, dos lisse à 4 faux-nerfs formés de filets dorés, caissons ornés, pièce de titre basane rouge, titre doré, XII pp.-[5] ff.(avertissement)-241 pp.
Petit travail de vers en queue du dos, mors et coupes un légèrement frottés, bonne condition. Rare. - Frais de port : -France 5,7 € -U.E. 8 € -Monde (z B : 12 €) (z C : 22 €)
P., Grasset, 1961 ; in-8, br. 334pp.-1f. - Frontispice. - 4ff. hors-texte d'illustrations en noir. Bon état.
On joint le prière d'insérer. La congrégation des Soeurs de saint-Joseph de Tarbes à été fondée en 1843 à Contaous par six jeunes filles du village qui se réunissent sous la direction de l'abbé de la paroisse. rapidement l'évêque de Tarbes, Mgr Laurence prend en main la fondation et lui permet de se développer.
grasset 1951 in 8 broché 297 pages
PARIS GRASSET 1928 Un volume in-8 broché de 247 pages non coupées , ex. du " SERVICE DE PRESSE " , ENVOI , la couverture est plus ou moins salie avec un dos insolé , autrement bon exemplaire . Bon Couverture souple