Histoire du seizième siècle en France, d'après les originaux, manuscrits et imprimés: Tome 3 (French Edition) de Bibliophile Paul L. Jacob - 2002-06-18

Chicago: Pascal Covici, 1926. Hardcover. Used: Good/No DJ. All three volumes are in identical condition and are a matching set. There is a very discreet and small stamp on the title pages of the previous owner, I am the third owner of these books; he also has a bookplate on each volume. From a private library. Beige cloth on rust-colored boards. Mild wear and fading to head and foot of spines. There is a Dewey decimal sticker number on each spine, it is easily removed with little trace (one of them just fell off and there is no glue residue). Pics available. 7.5 lbs., international order please contact us as shipping costs may be at least seventy-five USD; this is #1229 of a supposed 1250. 7.5 lbs. 6 x 9"

Paris: Adolphe Delahays, 1859. First edition of this important compilation of medieval comedies, most of which are practically impossible to find elsewhere. Beautifully printed on fine laid paper. 8vo, publisher's cloth. Uncut. Near fine. Bossuat 5846 and 5904; Gay III, 953; Brunet IV, 1147; Graesse VI(1), 48.

Paris: Jules Gay, 1864 12mo (18.5 cm), [8], 364 pp. Cont. calf backed cloth boards, spine gilt, raised bands, marbled endpapers (corners slightly scuffed). Limited to 260 copies, this is copy no. 226 on papier vergé. A collection of papers of French writer and journalist Paul Lacroix (1806-1884). Included: "La farce de Pathelin et ses suites", "La Prénostication de maistre Albert Songecreux Biscain", "Une lettre fausse de Rabelais", "Un poëte savoyard à la suite de la Pleïade", "Le véritable auteur du Moyen de parvenir", "Le Comte de Permission", "Les manuscrits de l'abbé de Choisy", "Les bibliographes de Molière", "A propos d'un exemplaire du Tartuffe, de Molière", "La bibliothèque de Molière". Brunet, Supl. I, 739.

Paris: H. Delloye / Vor Lecou, 1838. FIRST EDITION. Four historical novels by "Le Bibliophile Jacob". 728 pp. 4to. Contemporary quarter calf and decorated boards. A bit of wear to binding, internally clean.

Paris: Edouard Rouveyre, 1880. First and only edition of this collection of bibliographical articles by one of the great bibliographers of the 19th century. Includes three articles about editions of Rabelais, a bibliography of the books printed by Francois Juste, a bibliography of French books printed in Alsace from 1547 to 1619, a bibliography of lost or unique French books, and lots more. Focus is on 16th and 17th centuries. Very good and uncut in original parchment wraps (professionally restored). One of 550 copies on laid paper, from a total edition of 600. Very fresh internally. 8vo.

Paris: Silvestre, 1834. SCARCE in current commerce and fine binding. Vols. I and II published 1834, III and IV, 1835. Bound in contemporary quarter vellum over marbled boards, the vellum with later restorations, the backs intricately tooled in gilt with black and brown morocco labels, newer plain end papers. Very Good, some rubbing to the marbled boards and labels. A handsome set, quite well-bound. A heavy set that will require additional postage for international orders - please inquire. . First Edition. Quarter Vellum. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Paris: Auguste Fontaine, 1875. ORIGINAL EDITION of this monumental bibliography of Restif de la Bretonne. 1 leaf, etched frontispiece portrait of Restif, xv, 511 pp. From a total edition of 550 numbered copies, this is ONE OF ONLY 50 COPIES PRINTED ON FINE WHATMAN WOVE PAPER, with the frontispiece portrait in two states. Large thick 8vo. Beautifully bound in recent quarter morocco and marbled boards. Top edge gilt, other edges uncut. FINE AND BRIGHT, WITH NO DEFECTS.