FRENCH COLLECTION
“Entretiens sur l’Histoire: Italie et Renaissance” by J. Zeller – 1869 – Leather Bound – Tome 3
€15.00A beautifully bound second edition of J. Zeller’s 19th-century historical analysis of Renaissance Italy, part of his acclaimed Entretiens sur l’Histoire series.
“Histoire de la Décadence et de la Chute de l’Empire Romain” By Edward Gibbon – Translated by F. Guizot Volume VII – Paris Edition (1828)
€32.00A 19th-century French edition of Edward Gibbon’s monumental historical work, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, translated and annotated by the renowned French historian and statesman François Guizot.
This is Volume 7 of the multi-volume series, published in Paris by Ledentu in 1828.
1718 Histoire de France sous Louis XIV Isaac de Larrey Amsterdam Engraved Portrait Antique French Book
€220.00An original early 18th-century French historical work:
Isaac de Larrey (1638–1719)
Histoire de France, sous le règne de Louis XIV
Tome I (Volume I only, as issued)
Amsterdam: Chez Michel Bohm & Compagnie, 1718
12mo format (approx. 11 × 16 cm)
524 pages
Language: French
A contemporary historical account of the reign of Louis XIV, written by the Huguenot historian Isaac de Larrey while in exile. The work provides a critical and detailed narrative of the political, military, and diplomatic events of the period.
Illustration
Complete with the original folding copper-engraved portrait of:
Sophie Dorothée of Prussia
After a painting by Antoine Pesne (court painter)
Engraved by Petrus van Gunst (sculpsit)
The engraving is fully present and fold-out, an important feature for collectors.
Condition
Original early 18th-century binding.
Full leather binding, heavily worn with surface loss and rubbing.
Spine decorated in gilt (partially faded), structurally fragile but intact.
Boards worn and aged.
Interior complete.
Engraved portrait present.
Paper with age toning and light foxing.
No modern rebinding.
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Histoire de France sous le règne de Louis XIV – Isaac de Larrey, Άμστερνταμ 1718
Αυθεντική γαλλική ιστορική έκδοση του 1718 από τον Isaac de Larrey, αφιερωμένη στη βασιλεία του Λουδοβίκου ΙΔ΄. Το αντίτυπο περιλαμβάνει το αυθεντικό αναδιπλούμενο χαλκογραφημένο πορτρέτο
1828 Colossus of Rhodes Lithograph Le Colosse P J Witdoeck French Antique Print
€160.00Original early 19th-century lithograph titled “Le Colosse”, dated 1828 and drawn by P. J. Witdoeck.
This rare French print depicts the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, presented in a classical 19th-century reconstruction.
Printed in France in 1828. This is an original period lithograph, not a modern reproduction.
Dimensions: 35 × 25 cm (approx.)
Le Colosse – Ο Κολοσσός της Ρόδου, Λιθογραφία 1828
Αυθεντική γαλλική λιθογραφία του 1828 που απεικονίζει τον Κολοσσό της Ρόδου, ένα από τα Επτά Θαύματα της Αρχαιότητας, μέσα από την καλλιτεχνική αναπαράσταση του 19ου αιώνα.
1839 Histoire de Napoléon – Norvins, Illustrated by Raffet & Vernet, Large Antique French Book
€215.00
1853 Fort Saint Nicolas Marseille Lithograph Eugène Flandin Original French Architectural Print
€125.00Original 19th-century lithograph by Eugène Flandin (1809–1889), published in Paris in 1853 by Gide & J. Baudry.
This finely detailed architectural view depicts Fort Saint-Nicolas, the 17th-century fortress guarding the entrance of the Old Port of Marseille. The composition highlights the fortifications rising directly from the sea, with maritime elements in the background, capturing the strategic and architectural character of the site.
The lithograph was drawn and lithographed by Flandin himself (del. et lith.), bearing the imprint of Gide & J. Baudry, Éditeurs, and printed by Imp. Bertauts, rue Cadet 11, Paris.
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Artist: Eugène Flandin (1809–1889)
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Date: 1853
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Technique: Original lithograph on paper
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Publisher: Gide & J. Baudry, Paris
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Printer: Imp. Bertauts, r. Cadet 11
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Condition: Good overall, with light age toning and minor handling marks consistent with age
Dimensions:
Approx. 23 × 33 cm
Fort Saint-Nicolas Μασσαλία – Λιθογραφία Eugène Flandin, 1853
Αυθεντική λιθογραφία του 1853 από τον Eugène Flandin που απεικονίζει το φρούριο Saint-Nicolas στη Μασσαλία, με έμφαση στην αρχιτεκτονική και τη θαλάσσια τοποθεσία του.
1870s CDV Portrait Photograph by L. Rubino
€32.00A small original Carte-de-Visite (CDV) portrait photograph, dated to the 1870s, taken at the studio of L. Rubino, located at 23 Rue Canebière, Marseille, France.
6 x 10 cm
1884 Voyages de Gulliver Jonathan Swift French Illustrated Edition Grandville Garnier Frères Paris
€68.00An original 1884 French illustrated edition of Voyages de Gulliver by Jonathan Swift, published in Paris by Garnier Frères, Libraires-Éditeurs. This 19th-century edition features numerous illustrations attributed to the renowned French artist J.-J. Grandville.
Bibliographic Details
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Title: Voyages de Gulliver dans des contrées lointaines
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Author: Jonathan Swift (1667–1745)
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Illustrations: J.-J. Grandville
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Publisher: Garnier Frères, Libraires-Éditeurs
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Place: Paris
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Year: 1884 (MDCCCLXXXIV)
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Language: French
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Format: Illustrated hardcover edition
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Period: 19th-century antique book
Condition
Moderate / Acceptable — typical wear for age
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Decorative cloth binding worn with rubbing and fading
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Spine cloth shows wear and minor loss at ends
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Interior pages with foxing and age toning
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Binding intact but strained in places
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Illustrations and text appear complete
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1887 Astrophotographs Henry Brothers Paris Observatory Cygnus Gemini Original Prints Aiginitis Provenance
€1,850.00A rare set of two original 19th-century astrophotographic prints produced at the Paris Observatory in 1887 by the distinguished astronomers Paul and Prosper Henry (Frères Henry).
These early long-exposure photographs belong to the pioneering years of astrophotography and document stellar fields in the constellations Cygnus (8 August 1887) and Gemini (Gémeaux) (14 March 1887).
Each print features:
Original handwritten astronomical data (Right Ascension, Position Angle)
Period calligraphy titles
Exposure time: Durée de la pose = 2 heures
Author attribution: par MM. Henry
Additional early 20th-century library stamp of Greek astronomer Dimitrios Aiginitis
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Αστροφωτογραφίες Κυκνού και Διδύμων – Αστεροσκοπείο Παρισιού, 1887 (Frères Henry)
Σπάνιο ζεύγος αυθεντικών αστροφωτογραφιών του 1887 από το Αστεροσκοπείο Παρισιού, που αποτυπώνουν περιοχές των αστερισμών του Κύκνου και των Διδύμων. Αποτελούν πρώιμα δείγματα αστροφωτογραφίας μεγάλης έκθεσης και φέρουν σφραγίδα της βιβλιοθήκης του Έλληνα αστρονόμου Δημητρίου Αιγινήτη.
1888 Panama Canal Bonds Lot – Provisional Bearer Certificates, de Lesseps Loan, Scripophily
€85.00Lot of two original 1888 provisional bearer certificates (“Titres Provisoires au Porteur Négociables”) issued by the Compagnie Universelle du Canal Interocéanique de Panama.
These historic financial documents were part of the major 720 million franc loan issued on 26 June 1888 to fund the first failed attempt to build the Panama Canal under Ferdinand de Lesseps.
Both certificates were meant to be exchanged for definitive bonds in 1889, shortly before the collapse of the company and the famous Panama Scandal (1892–1893).
Σύνολο δύο αυθεντικών προσωρινών ομολογιών του 1888 για τη χρηματοδότηση της Διώρυγας του Παναμά, έκδοση της Compagnie Universelle. Συνδέονται με το μεγάλο δάνειο του Ferdinand de Lesseps και την κατάρρευση της εταιρίας πριν το σκάνδαλο του Παναμά.
18th Century French Naval Harbour Maps – Genoa, Civitavecchia & Split (Spalato) – Set of 3 Engravings c.1760–1780
€210.00A set of three original engraved naval harbour plans depicting key Mediterranean ports: Genoa (Italy), Civitavecchia (Italy), and Spalato / Split (Dalmatia).
These finely detailed maps are characteristic examples of 18th-century French naval cartography, likely originating from a maritime atlas or hydrographic survey of the period.
Each plate features:
- precise harbour layouts with fortifications and coastal defenses
- bathymetric soundings (depth measurements in pieds / brasses)
- navigational lines and harbour approaches
- military engineering details reflecting the influence of the Vauban school
The presence of plate numbers (Pl. 22, 26, 86) strongly suggests that all three maps belong to the same atlas or publication.
Fair to Good condition for the period (over 240 years old):
- age toning and minor stains
- light edge wear
- overall clean impressions with clear engraved detail
Dimensions: w. 25 x h. 25
Αυθεντικό σύνολο τριών γαλλικών ναυτικών χαρτών λιμένων του 18ου αιώνα (περ. 1760–1780), που απεικονίζουν τη Γένοβα, το Τσιβιταβέκια και το Σπλιτ. Χαρακτηριστικά δείγματα γαλλικής ναυτικής χαρτογραφίας με λεπτομέρειες οχυρώσεων και βάθους.
1902 French Military Commemorative Sheet – Chasseurs Officer Portrait, 1er Bataillon Forced March
€145.00Original French military commemorative sheet dated 15 May 1902.
The sheet features a finely printed portrait of a French officer of the Chasseurs, accompanied by a printed narrative praising the endurance and discipline of the 1er Bataillon de Chasseurs, describing a forced march of 112 kilometers completed in 39 hours.
Such printed testimonial sheets were created to record and celebrate notable military achievements and were often preserved in private or institutional collections.
The sheet bears a circular ownership stamp from the “Aristophonos Library”, indicating provenance from a private historical collection.
Dimensions: approx. 18.5 × 28 cm
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