FRANCE [Literature & History)

Loüys, Pierre [Illustrations by André Michel]

(Book #ID 42687)

Published Éditions L. H. S. 1947. 1947.

Hard back binding in half contemporary terracotta calf, matching terracotta cloth cloth covers, twin morocco gilt and scarlet lettering labels to the spine, raised bands to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 175, vi, printed pages of text with full-page single-sided monochrome illustrations throughout. French text. No 1137 of 2000 Limited Edition copies. Colour book plate to the front free fly paper, slight age toning to the corners of the end papers and in Very Good clean and sound condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lough, John

(Book #ID 108557)

Published by Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd., 39 Paternoster Row, London Fourth Edition 1960. 1960.

Fourth edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 296 pp with monochrome illustrated plates, maps and diagrams throughout. Ghosting to the free end papers, foxing to the closed edges, ink name and address dated 1960 to front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped 28/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Legg, L. G. Wickham

(Book #ID 21726)

Oxford at the Clarendon Press 1905 Two Volumes. 1905.

Two volume set hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to spines. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" xviii, 335; iv, 297 [pages] including index. Former name to front end papers, extensive light pencil annotation to a couple of pages of each volume, light rubbing to covers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lear Edward [1812-1888] Dessinées par Etienne Delessert

(Book #ID 24727)

Published by Éditions Gallimard 1978. 1978.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. 8vo 8'' x 6''. French text. Super colour illustrations throughout. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. From the estate of a private library belonging to the author and illustrator Valerie Littlewood with her signature to the front end paper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Léon Margerit

(Book #ID 113662)

Léon Margerit circa 1920.

5½'' x 3½'' used monochrome post card. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lombois, Jacqueline

(Book #ID 50890)

Published by Association Culture et Patrimoine en Limousin 1993. 1993.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers. Quarto 9½'' x 8½''. ISBN 2950752101. Contains 126 printed pages of French text with a couple of colour plates, monochrome diagrams and photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lawford, Isabel

(Book #ID 45700)

Published by S. W. Partridge & Co. 9 Paternoster Row, London circa 1885. London circa 1885.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering and colour illustration to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 96 [xvi] printed pages of text with monochrome engravings throughout. The Franco-Prussian War or Franco-German War, often referred to in France as the War of 1870 (19 July 1870 - 10 May 1871), was a conflict between the Second French Empire and the German states of the North German Confederation led by the Kingdom of Prussia. The conflict centered on efforts to gain control of the southern German states. Prussian chancellor Otto von Bismarck planned to provoke a French attack in order to draw the southern German states - Baden, Württemberg, Bavaria and Hesse-Darmstadt - into an alliance with the Prussian-dominated North German Confederation. Prize plate to the front paste down, without any ownership markings, light rubs to the corners and in Very Good bright condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Loliée, Frédéric [Adapted by Bryan O'Donnell] Le Duc De Morny

(Book #ID 84730)

Published by John Long, Limited, Norris Street, Haymarket, London First Edition 1910. 1910.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sea green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 331 printed pages of text with 23 photogravure portraits on coated paper. Spine ends and corners turned-in with shallow rubs, tan age spots to many of the pages, age darkened page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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L'Abbe H. Delepine

(Book #ID 31782)

Published by Procure Generale du Clerge 1-5 Rue de Mezieres, Paris 1907. Paris 1907.

Contemporary full brown calf covers, gilt lettering to the spine, marble paper end papers. 8vo 6'' x 4'' 526 pp. French text. Front end paper missing, age tanning to the paper, light rubbing to the edges and tips of the covers. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lever, Evelyne

(Book #ID 42149)

Published by Judy Piatkus Ltd., 5 Windmill Street, London First UK Edition 2001. London 2001.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, end paper plans. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 357 printed pages of text. ISBN 0749921943. Colour illustrations to the centre pages. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0749921943

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Laval, Pierre [Introduction by Josée Laval]

(Book #ID 36948)

Published by The Falcon Press Limited, 6 & 7 Crown Passage, Pall Mall, London First Edition 1948. London 1948.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 220 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight browning of the paper to the lower cover, tiny rubs to the spine tips and corners, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Laughlin, Clara E.

(Book #ID 72989)

Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London Third Edition 1926. London 1926.

Third edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, maps of Paris to the end papers. 8vo. 7'' x 4½''. Contains 438 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Rubs to the softened spine ends, gutters and corners, age darkened page edges and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Liquier, P. [Illustrations de Ferdinand Raffin]

(Book #ID 65051)

Published by Librairies-Imprimeries Reunies, L. Martinet, 7 rue Saint-Benoit, Paris circa 1930. Paris circa 1930.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards with navy blue spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 227 printed pages of French text with beautifully detailed monochrome illustrations throughout. Rubs to the spine ends, wear to the lower front corner, some pencil and pen underlining to the pages and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lemineur, Jean-Claude

(Book #ID 88142)

Published by Archéologie navale française première édition 1996 [First Edition 1996]. 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, white title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. Folio 12½'' x 9½''. Contains [iv] 230 [vi] printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and engravings throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 2906381225

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Louis XIV (Louis Dieudonné; 5 September 1638 -` 1 September 1715), known as Louis the Great (Louis le Grand) or the Sun King (Roi Soleil), was a monarch of the House of Bourbon who reigned as King of France from 1643 until his death in 1715.

(Book #ID 94371)

Published by L'Illustration, à Paris, 17 Septembre 1938. 1938.

First edition in publisher's original blue, white and brown illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. Folio 15'' x 11¼''. Contains 32 printed pages of French text with archive monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout including 12 pages about Louis XIV, one large colour plate of Louis XIV + 10 pages advertisements. Staples staring to weep otherwise in Very Good clean and tight condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Laws, Robert Anthony (François Villon)

(Book #ID 45617)

Published by Paupers' Press, West Bridgford, Nottingham First Edition 1993. Nottingham 1993.

First edition in publisher's original card wrap covers, black title and author lettering to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 0946650500. Contains [iv] 105 [viii] printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lenotre, G. [1855-1935]

(Book #ID 91989)

Published by Perrin et Compagnie Éditeurs, Paris, 1905. 1905.

Uniform matching hard back binding in publisher's original quarter brown leather, marble paper covers and end papers, gilt title, author lettering and designs to the spines, top edges gilt. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. French text. Contents:- Volume I: [xvi] 362; Volume II: [xvi] 384 pages with many full-page monochrome plates on silk art paper throughout the two volumes. Tanning to the page margins, light rubbing to the edges of the spines and in Very Good square and tight condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Louvet de Couvray, Jean-Baptiste (12 June 1760 - 25 August 1797) was a French novelist, playwright and journalist.

(Book #ID 110768)

Published by Paris, Ferra Jeune, Rue des Grands-Gugustine, N° 23, 1816. 1816.

First edition Second edition hard back binding recently rebacked in half burgundy leather, the spine divided into six panels, black morocco lettered labels in the second and fourth, twin parallel line details across the panels, marble paper sides, new front end sheets. 32mo. 5¼'' x 3½''. Contains 226 pp. Just a little age toning to the page edges and in Very Good bright condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Littré, Émile [1801-1881]

(Book #ID 56632)

Published Librairie de L. Hachette et Cie Paris, 77 Boulevard Saint-Germain 1863. Paris 1863.

Hard back binding in publisher's original quarter dark brown calf, dark brown marble paper covered boards, five raised bands to the spine with gilt title and author lettering, volume number and indexation, three colour marble paper end papers. Thick elephant folio 12½'' x 10''. Contains printed pages of French text in triple columns. First edition of the classic 'Littré.' Bookplate to the front paste down from Colston's Girls' School, Bristol at the bequest of Charles Julius Ryland, 1909. Light age toning to the page edges and a little rubbing to the edges of the boards. Weighs 4 kg. We currently hold in stock 4 other dictionaries by Émile Littré. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lewis, D. B. Wyndham

(Book #ID 70583)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1930. London 1930.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original rose cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 448 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Spine ends turned-in, age darkening to the closed upper edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lamartine, Alphonse de [Explanatory Notes by Stéphane Barlet]

(Book #ID 58149)

Published by Librairie Hachette & Cie., 18 King William Street, Charing Cross, London 1890. London 1890.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [viii] 232 printed pages of French text with explanatory notes and vocabulary in English text. Age darkened spine with shallow rubs, corners turned in, small weeping stain to the inside page edges to the first hundred pages and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lloyd, Martin

(Book #ID 61139)

Published by Queen Anne's Fan, Canterbury, Kent 2005. 2005.

Publisher's original colour photographic card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 191 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published, unused new book with the original book mark referring to the title loosely enclosed. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0954715004

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Le P. J.-B. Belot S. J.

(Book #ID 68887)

Published by Imprimerie Catholique Beyrouth 1930. Beyrouth 1930.

Hard back binding in publisher's original pink cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 6'' x 4''. Contains 789 printed pages of text. Foxing to the end papers, ink names inside the front cover, rubbing to the covers and only Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lever, Evelyne

(Book #ID 74408)

Published by Judy Piatkus Ltd., 5 Windmill Street, London First UK Edition 2001. London 2001.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, end paper plans. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 357 printed pages of text. ISBN 0749921943. Colour illustrations to the centre pages. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0749921943

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Layton, T. A.

(Book #ID 74550)

Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 35 Red Lion Square, London First Edition 1970. London 1970.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original nut brown paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 209 printed pages of text, two Alsace vineyard leaflets loosely enclosed. A few tan age spots to the closed upper edges. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 304934488

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Louis Racine [1692-1763] L'Abbé de la Roque

(Book #ID 74586)

Published by Firmin Didot Freres, Libraires, rue Jacob 56, Paris 1853. Paris 1853.

Hard back binding in publisher's original full tooled black leather covers, four raised bands to the spine with gilt title, author lettering and decorations between, gilt lettering and floral wreath design to the upper panel, marble paper end papers and page edges. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains [x] 436 printed pages of text. General rubbing to the covers, foxing to the paper, ink message inside dated 1854. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Le Page, Mons

(Book #ID 81372)

Published by Daldy, Isbister & Co., 56 Ludgate Hill, London Forty-First Edition 1874. London 1874.

Hard back binding in publisher's original sage green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the front cover. 8vo. 7'' x 4½''. Contains 195 printed pages of text with small monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine ends soft, corners rubbed, mottling of the cloth to the panels and in near Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Law, Joy

(Book #ID 81331)

Published by Macdonald Futura Publishers, Paulton House, 8 Shepherdess Walk, London First Edition 1981. London 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, map end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 221 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Foxing to the top edge, light dust marking to the closed page edges. Near Fine clean unopened condition book in near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper with rubs and creases to the cover edges. SIGNED by the author to the half title page 'For Dick & Sheila who I hope will visit us here one day, Joy December 1986.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 354046020

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Labouchere, Henry

(Book #ID 86233)

Published by Hurst & Blackett Ltd., London, First Thus Edition 1871. 1871.

First thus edition hard back binding in publisher's original aubergine cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, symmetrical black designs to the front and rear covers, charcoal black end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [viii] 391 [16 page publisher's catalogue] printed pages of English text. Spine sun darkened and faded, corners turned-in, text block is clean, sound and in Very Good square condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Loliée, Frédéric [Adapted by Bryan O'Donnell] Le Duc De Morny

(Book #ID 86273)

Published by John Long, Limited, Norris Street, Haymarket, London First Edition 1910. 1910.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sea green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, top edge gilt. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 331 printed pages of text with 23 photogravure portraits on coated paper. Spine ends and corners turned-in with shallow rubs, tan age spots to many of the page margins and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lebédel, Claude [Photographs by Catherine Bibollet]

(Book #ID 92311)

Published by Collection "Histoire" Rennes, Ouest-France, First Edition 1998. 1998.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated French Flap card wrap covers [soft back]. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 128 printed pages of French text with colour illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 273732131X

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La Grande Maison d'Ameublement

(Book #ID 100464)

Published by La Grande Maison d'Ameublement, 57-59 Boulevard Magenta, Paris 1931. 1931.

Publisher's original illustrated paper wrap covers [soft back]. 5¼'' x 4¼''. Contains 8 printed page booklet of various products to purchase in this French furnishing house, with monochrome illustrations. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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