Biron Claude (9 results)
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Seller: MaxiBooks, paris, FranceMaxiBooks
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Couverture souple. Condition: Comme neuf.
More imagesPublished by chez Jean Moreau, 1703
- Hardcover
Seller: Apple Boutique, Drawings, Prints & Books, Geneva, SwitzerlandApple Boutique, Drawings, Prints & Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. Curiositez de la nature et de l'art, : aportées dans deux voyages des Indes; l'un aux Indes d'Occident en 1698. & 1699. & l'autre aux Indes d'Orient en 1701. & 1702. Avec une relation abrégée de ces deux voyages. by Biron, Claude; Vallemont, abbé de (Pierre Le Lorrain), 1649-1721 Publication date 1703… Topics Natural history, Publisher A Paris, : chez Jean Moreau, rue S. Jacques, a la Toison d'Or, vis-ʹa-vis S. Yves. bound in contemporary calf Spine with five raised bands Condition : good, missing all the engraved plates, j, ij, iij spoted, one minor tear titlepage.
More imagesPublished by Chez Jean Moreau, ruë S. Jacques, ?a la Toison d'Or, vis-?a-vis S. Yves, A Paris, 1703
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Földvári Books, Budapest, HungaryFöldvári Books
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Add to basketFirst edition. First edition. In contemporary calf. Panels with gilt frames. Spine with five raised bands, the compartment richly gilt with floral motives, and titled. Marbled edges, and endpapers. A copy of the variant with no author's name on title page. 12mo, signatures: ã8, ?4, ?4, A2A8/4 (ã1 verso, 2A4 blank); [6], xxiii, […3], [1]282, [6] p. and [8] engraved plates (one folded). [Signature L bound into twice.]. Scarce late 17th-century travelogue of the West and East Indies. Claude Biron's scarce and interesting travel narrative and collection of curiosities. A rich collection of information about the natural history of the Indies gathered personally on his two voyages. In the West Indies, he visited Cayenne, Martinique, and Guadeloupe. Illustrated with seven engraved plates of plants and animals, as well as a folded portrait of Confucius. Provenance: The French ethnographer, explorer and geographer Eugène de Froberville's (17901871) ownership stamp on title page. Sabin 5582. . Ownership stamp on title page "Bibliothéque d'Eugène de Froberville". Occasional light brown spots, otherwise clean. Overall in very good condition. In contemporary calf. Panels with gilt frames. Spine with five raised bands, the compartment richly gilt with floral motives, and titled. Marbled edges, and endpapers. A copy of the variant with no author's name on title page.
Published by London Eyre and Spottiswood published at the Great Seal Patent Office c, 1865
Seller: M.A. Stroh., London, United KingdomM.A. Stroh.
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Add to basketNo Binding. Condition: Good. First Edition. Original Printed patent disbound with printed front blue wrapper present but not the back wrapper (both often lacking in early patents) About 27cm by 18 cm some wear and tear due to the disbinding.
Language: French
- Hardcover
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, IndiaS N Books World
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 342. A perfect gift… for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1703 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: French Pages: 342.
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Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, IndiaTrue World of Books
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: NEW. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1703 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the o…riginal text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 350.
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Seller: LIBRAIRIE ÉRIC CASTÉRAN, TOULOUSE, MP, FranceLIBRAIRIE ÉRIC CASTÉRAN
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Add to basketParis, Moreau, 1703. In-12 (100 X 165 mm) veau brun, dos à nerfs orné de caissons et fers dorés, pièce de titre, tranches rouges (Reliure de l?époque) ; (3) ff., XXIII pages, (3) pages, 282 pages, 7/8 planches dont une dépliante, (4) pages de table. Tache d'encre noire en marge intérieure de la gravure de Confucius, sans atteint…e au dessin. Cachet ex-libris en marge du titre avec la devise « Là ou ailleurs », mentions manuscrites anciennes couvrant la première contregarde et le premier feuillet blanc. ÉDITION ORIGINALE RARE de cet ouvrage dédié à la marquise de La Vallière. Dans un premier voyage (septembre 1698 - septembre 1699), Claude BIRON visite Cayenne, la Martinique et la Guadeloupe. Au cours d'un second voyage (février 1701 - juillet 1702) après avoir côtoyé les Canaries, le Sénégal, le Cap de Bonne Espérance, Madagascar, il mouille à l'île d'Anjouan, Pondichéry où il séjourne 13 jours, à l'île Bourbon, etc. Dans une lettre à l'abbé de Vallement, il traite du thé, longuement du tabac, etc. Dans la partie qu'il consacre aux "Curiositez de la nature" il décrit le serpent de la Guadeloupe (pp. 178 à 182) et le « Huart oiseau du Canada » (pp. 206 à 208). 7 PLANCHES hors-texte [sur 8, MANQUE la planche du crocodile pp. 154/155 : on joint une REPRODUCTION de la planche manquante sur un feuillet A4] dont 6 représentent des plantes et des animaux et une, dépliante, donnant le portrait de Confucius, un en-tête et des lettrines. (Ryckebusch, 816 - Sabin, 5582). BEL EXEMPLAIRE conservé dans sa reliure d'époque, très habilement restaurée. NICE COPY. PICTURES AND MORE DETAILS ON REQUEST.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Add to basketLeather Bound. Condition: New. Language: French. Language: French. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine len…ds an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1703. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - French, Pages:- 350, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 350 350.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: New
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Add to basketLeather Bound. Condition: New. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpie…ce has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1703. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Pages:- 344, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 344 344.
