1710 Rare Witchcraft Illustrated Occult Book – History Of Monsieur Oufle French
BORDELON, Laurent. L’Histoire des Imaginations Extravagantes de Monsieur Oufle. This is an early novel about the belief in the occult. In the book, among other things, he convinces himself he is a werewolf, uses love magic to test his wife’s faithfulness, and perceives ghosts, demons, and witches everywhere.
1786 magic occult magical tricks physics magnets electricity science illusions
He created “magic theatres” for the aristocracy – small boxes that use lanterns and slides to create an animated story. He advised that the slides would need to be very carefully painted in order to create a realistic and beautiful animation.
c1880 HUNCHBACK of NOTRE-DAME in FRENCH – Victor Hugo VERY CLEAN Leather Binding
This is a very good, well bound volume of Victor Hugo’s ‘The Hunchback of Notre-Dame’ published I believe around 1880 in French language. The wonderful illustrated book is in exceptionally clean condition and tightly bound but without a title page so is difficult to date precisely. The antique book has historically been professionally re-bound, please see detailed photos. It measures 28cm by 19cm. Please see my other rare and antiquarian books listed.
Albert Camus 1964 Hachette Genies et Realites French Illustrated Leather Binding
Step into the world of one of the 20th century’s greatest literary and philosophical minds with this exquisite 1964 edition ofAlbert Camus from the prestigiousGénies et Réalités series by Réalités Hachette.
1823 Crusoé Ambrose French Robinsonade Illustrated Book Alexis Eymery Paris
Antique French children’s adventure book: Crusoé Ambrose, ou Les Aventures Surprenantes d’un Fils Unique. • Third Edition, Paris: Alexis Eymery, 1823 • Illustrated with all 8 engraved plates present • Original full leather binding with gilt spine, marbled edges • Early 1836 gift inscription to Miss M. J. Curry • Robinsonade literature inspired by Robinson Crusoe • Condition: Binding worn, corners rubbed, pages foxed/toned, but intact. Plates complete and in good state. A scarce complete example of an early 19th-century French juvenile adventure, highly desirable for collectors.
OLD BOOK Leather Antique Binding from 1700s – Literature, History, Religion Etc
For the listed price you’re getting a single random book from 1700s period. PRICE PER SINGLE BOOK. Very good condition.
1782 HISTOIRE ROMAINE BY M ROLLIN FULL LEATHER VOLUME 2 ONLY, W/MAP OF ITALY!!
AVEC APPROBATION ET PRIVILEGE DE ROI.”.
1686 L’Année Chrétienne Tome IV Paris Elie Josset Antique Leather Book
Publisher: Elie Josset. Year: 1686 (MDCLXXXVI). Place: Paris. Despite its age-related wear, this is agenuine 17th-century printed book, over330 years old, with strong visual and historical appeal. Original 17th-century leather binding withheavy wear, scuffing, and areas of leather loss.
Facsimile Art Print of Les Merveilles du Monde (Book of Wonders) Illuminated Man
Framed facsimile print of Les Merveilles du Monde, also known as the Book of Wonders. Medieval illuminated manuscript style with decorative border and heraldic crest illustration. French text throughout. Gold tone frame with glass front. Pre-owned, no visible wear. Ready to hang.
Fragments d’Architecture du Renaissance- Antique book with 100s of plates
Massin & Cie, 1883. Format: Large folio plate book. Antique condition with wear to cover and normal age toning to pages. Plates appear well preserved overall. See photos.