Old & rare

Natuurwetenschap is verder vertegenwoordigd door onder meer Rumphius’ Amboinische Raritäten-Kammer, terwijl geografie en reizen aan bod komen met Varenius, poolreizen naar Groenland en Captain Lyons verslag van de expeditie onder Parry. Literatuur en ideeëngeschiedenis lopen van Ovidius en Voltaire tot eerste uitgaven van Goethe en Charlotte Brontë. Daarnaast bevat de selectie een afzonderlijke reeks schaakklassiekers: van Ruy López via Greco en Philidor tot Staunton en Murray, waarmee enkele eeuwen ontwikkeling van de schaakliteratuur worden overbrugd.

Aff-ghebeelde Narren Speel-schuyt

Sebastian Brant Nederlandstalig Old half vellum with corners, marbled paper over covers, flat ink-titled spine, old endpapers Rare edition of the Dutch translation of the famous "Narrenschiff" of the German humanist S. Brant (1458-1521), first published Basel, 1494. Illustrated with engraving of the Ship of Fools... i Missing leaf P4 (holding 2nd regiser leaf and "Het besluyt deses boecx", provided in later ms. copy). Upper corner of leaf P3 torn off and strengthened with later paper piece with missing letters in ms. Some minor, light browning or foxing, but overall a very well-preserved copy of this very rare classic. Eerste druk Geïllustreerd Verzamelwaardig Bijzonder boek Topstuk Vanaf 5.750,00 Bekijk exemplaren
Il Givoco de Gli Scacchi di Rui Lopez, Spagnuolo

Rodrigo López de Segura Italiaans 19th-c. armorial binding: red morocco, covers with central gilt crowned supralibros within triple gilt-ruled border frame, flat gilt spine (rebacked with black leather with original spine mounted), gilt-ruled sides, a.e.g., red morocco pastedowns with fin The first (and only) Italian edition of Ruy López de Segura's celebrated treatise on chess, translated from the Spanish by Giovanni Domenico Tarsia. Originally published at Alcalá in 1561,... i From the library of George-John Thicknesse-Touchet (1781-1837), 20th Baron Audley (supralibros). Binding rubbed, rebacked. Some minor foxing inside. Eerste druk Geïllustreerd Verzamelwaardig Bijzonder boek Topstuk Vanaf 4.500,00 Bekijk exemplaren
Tentamen methodi ostracologicae sive dispositio naturalis cochlidum et concharum in suas classes, genera et species [hand-coloured copy]

Jacob Theodor Klein Latijn Contemp. vellum, flat spine First edition of Klein’s important pre-Linnaean attempt at a systematic classification of shells, published five years before the tenth edition of Linnaeus’s Systema Naturae (1758). Jacob... i Complete copy with attractive, rare hand-coloured plates. Foxing on text pages, plates very clean. Names of shells written under first 5 plates. Eerste druk Geïllustreerd Verzamelwaardig Bijzonder boek Topstuk Vanaf 1.650,00 Bekijk exemplaren
Index testarum conchyliorum quae adservantur in Museo Nicolai Gualtieri Philosophi et Medici Collegiati Florentini [...]

Niccolo Gualtieri Latijn Contemp. vellum, flat spine with red leather title label, marbled edges & endpapers First edition of one of the great eighteenth-century illustrated works on conchology, recording the celebrated shell collection of the Florentine physician and naturalist Niccolò Gualtieri... i Without the sometimes lacking author's portrait. Corners lightly bumped, vellum lightly soiled. Some local minor foxing in blank margins. Light, small waterstain in blank margin of 7 ff. A fine copy of one of the most beautiful shell books ever published, with an important scientific provenance. Eerste druk Geïllustreerd Verzamelwaardig Bijzonder boek Topstuk Vanaf 12.000,00 Bekijk exemplaren
Scelta d'alcuni miracoli, e grazie della santissima nunziata di Firenze

Giovanni Angelo Lottini, Jacques Callot Italiaans Contemp. vellum, flat spine titled in ink First edition, illustrated with engraved title page and 40 numbered full-page plates engraved by Jacques Callot, after Johannes Bilverti, Fabricius Bocchius, Arsenio Mascagni, Antonio... i Some light thumbing or marginal foxing, otherwise a very good large paper copy of this rare book illustrated by Callot. Eerste druk Geïllustreerd Verzamelwaardig Bijzonder boek Vanaf 1.250,00 Bekijk exemplaren
L'astrologie naturelle

Blaise François comte de Pagan Franstalig Contemp. leather, gilt spine with raised bands First edition of this astrological work, of which only the first part was published. The author Bl. Fr. de Sagan (1603-1665) was a military engineer whose work "Les Fortifications" was an... i Front joint, head, tail and corners expertly repaired, front flyleaf gone. Some flaws in orig. leather. Some light dampstaining and foxing, upper corner of first few leaves strengthened. A few annotations in pencil throughout. A good copy of very rare book. Eerste druk Geïllustreerd Verzamelwaardig Bijzonder boek Vanaf 1.750,00 Bekijk exemplaren
Geographia generalis, in qua affectiones generales telluris explicantur

Bernardus Varenius Latijn Contemp. vellum, flat spine with later leather title label Second Elzevier edition (1st 1650) of this important work on geography, by the German scholar B. Varenius (1622-1650). He establishes a new framework, and the general principles of physical... i Engraved title partly underlaid. Local light dampstaining. A bit loose in binding. At the beginning, contemp. ownership entry of Ernestus Wilhelmus Thabanus [?] Rinthelius, 1670. In index and throughout the book, he makes some annotations, and refers to works of Athanasius Kircher. At the end, he refers to a reward of 30.000 Carolusguldens for the solution of determining the longitude at sea, according to a certain sailor from Harlingen ("Nauta quidam Harlingensis"), 1688. Contemp. ownership entry Jacob Lieuwes from Franeker. A very good, interesting copy. Geïllustreerd Verzamelwaardig Bijzonder boek Vanaf 600,00 Bekijk exemplaren
Tristium libri V. et Epistolarum ex Ponto libri IV.

Publius Ovidius Naso, Emanuel Sincerus Latin, German Contemp. overl. vellum, flat ink-titled spine Notes and commentary in German by E. Sincerus, i.e. Esaias Schneider. Illustrated with allegorical frontispiece. With a double-page title and a single-page title printed in red & black. i Ms. ownership entries, i.a. Karl Wolfskehl (1939) and Cees Nooteboom (2003). Light traces of use. Geïllustreerd Verzamelwaardig Vanaf 195,00 Bekijk exemplaren
Grammatica arabica

Thomas Erpenius, Albert Schultens Latin, Arabic Contemp. marbled leather, richly gilt flat spine, a.e.g., marbled endpapers Later edition (1st 1613) of the first scientific Arabic grammar by a European scholar. This is the rare and important first edition expanded by A. Schultens (1686-1750) with an early Latin... i Small triangular label on bottom title with Hebrew text "Emet" ("Truth"). Monastic library stamps and labels. Binding rubbed, corners bumped, sm. def. at head & tail, front joint splitting. Light foxing inside. Very good, interesting copy of an Arabic grammar with a Christian and a Jewish provenance. Geïllustreerd Verzamelwaardig Bijzonder boek Vanaf 1.750,00 Bekijk exemplaren
Dissertation sur le taenia ou ver-plat, dans laquelle on prouve que ce ver n'est pas solitaire

Charles Dionis Franstalig Contemp. marbled leather, gilt spine with raised bands First edition of this curious work by Ch. Dionis (1710-76), Paris professor of medicine. Contains a part on the tape worm, and a part on the "poudre sympathique". The latter is the edition... i Joints split, corners bumped, otherwise in very good condition. Eerste druk Verzamelwaardig Vanaf 595,00 Bekijk exemplaren
Amélie ou le duc de Foix

Voltaire Franstalig Contemp. marbled leather, richly gilt spine with red leather title label, red edges Two tragedies of Voltaire (1694-1778), both published the same year as the original Paris editions (1752 & 1736). i Binding lightly rubbed, some light foxing inside. 19th-c. note on title. Very good copy. Eerste druk Verzamelwaardig Vanaf 395,00 Bekijk exemplaren
La philosophie de l'histoire

Voltaire, Abbé Bazin = Voltaire Franstalig Contemp. half leather with corners, gilt spine with raised bands Rare edition of this work by Voltaire (1694-1778), with the same address and date as the "true" first edition. Dedicated to Catherine the Great. It contains historical and philosophical... i Joints splitting, sm. def. at head & tail. Tiny wormtrack in blank margin of first few quires. Very good copy. Verzamelwaardig Vanaf 425,00 Bekijk exemplaren
Amboinische Raritäten-Kammer

Georg Eberhard Rumpf Duitstalig Contemporary calf, richly gilt spine with five raised bands, red morocco title and date labels, red edges First German edition of the conchological part of Rumphius’s celebrated D’Amboinsche Rariteitkamer, first published in Amsterdam in 1705, here translated from the Dutch by Philipp Ludwig... i A particularly attractive copy, with strong impressions of the plates, in a well-preserved and richly gilt contemporary binding. Some occasional minor spotting and browning Eerste druk Geïllustreerd Verzamelwaardig Bijzonder boek Topstuk Vanaf 4.500,00 Bekijk exemplaren
An introduction to the theory of the human mind

James Usher Engelstalig Contemp. leather, gilt-titled spine with raised bands, gilt sides, marbled endpapers First edition of Usher's scarce anonymously published philosophical study of the human mind. James Usher (1720–1772), Irish writer, Catholic priest, schoolmaster and philosopher and author... i Sides and joints slightly rubbed, some minor tears in leather. Small tear in f. D4. Rare and interesting collection of late 18th-c. reflections on the human mind. Eerste druk Verzamelwaardig Bijzonder boek Vanaf 1.250,00 Bekijk exemplaren
Andachtsbuch für das Weibliche Geschlecht vorzüglich für den aufgeklärtern Theil desselben

F. G. Marezoll Duitstalig Leder band Uniformly bound with: ZOLLIKOFER, Georg Joachim – Andachtsübungen und Gebete zum Privatgebrauche für nachdenkende und gutgesinnte Christen. Dritter Theil. Leipzig, in der Weidmannschen... i Bindings somewhat rubbed with minor wear to extremities; occasional spotting and browning internally, but generally a very attractive and decorative set. Eerste druk Geïllustreerd Verzamelwaardig Vanaf 450,00 Bekijk exemplaren
Versuch die Metamorphose der Pflanzen zu erklären

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Duitstalig Contemporary marbled boards, red morocco lettering-piece to spine First edition of Goethe’s most important botanical work and his first independently published contribution to the natural sciences. In this concise treatise Goethe developed his theory of... i Text crisp and clean, with minor age-toning and occasional faint spotting. A fine wide-margined copy (20,4 x 12.5 cm). From the library of Boudewijn Büch. Eerste druk Verzamelwaardig Bijzonder boek Vanaf 1.500,00 Bekijk exemplaren
West-oestlicher Divan

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Duitstalig Contemporary blue paper-covered boards with gilt borders, black leather spine with gilt decoration and paper lettering-piece First edition, with the corrected cancel leaves on pp. 7–10, including the corrected heading ‘Talismane’ on p. 9. Goethe’s celebrated late poetic cycle, inspired above all by Hafiz and... i From the library of Boudewijn Büch. Binding rubbed and worn, particularly at spine and extremities, with some loss to the spine covering. Some foxing, occasionally heavier. Two old library stamps a contemporary or early manuscript inscription to engraved title. Eerste druk Geïllustreerd Verzamelwaardig Bijzonder boek Vanaf 950,00 Bekijk exemplaren
The Private Journal of Captain G.F. Lyon, of H.M.S. Hecla, during the Recent Voyage of Discovery under Captain Parry

George Francis Lyon Engelstalig Contemporary calf, rebacked, marbled edges First edition of Lyon's important personal account of William Edward Parry's second Arctic expedition in search of the Northwest Passage (1821–1823). Lyon commanded HMS Hecla, accompanying... i Complete with the folding map and all seven engraved plates. A very good copy; the contemporary binding has been rebacked, the edges of the boards somewhat discoloured and lightly worn. Eerste druk Geïllustreerd Verzamelwaardig Vanaf 490,00 Bekijk exemplaren
Berlin und seine Umgebungen im neunzehnten Jahrhundert.

Samuel Heinrich Spiker Duitstalig Contemporary black morocco, covers elaborately decorated in gilt and blind, gilt title to front cover, gilt and blind-decorated spine, marbled endpapers and gilt Greek-key roll to turn-ins; signed and dated in gilt on the rear cover “W. SIEGISMUND / RIO D First edition of this important series of views of Berlin and its surroundings during the great period of the city's nineteenth-century transformation. The views, after drawings made on the... i Binding considerably rubbed and worn, with loss of much of the gilt decoration, now partly appearing in blind; corners bumped and extremities worn, spine restored. Some foxing and spotting, chiefly marginal; old marks to the engraved title. Eerste druk Geïllustreerd Verzamelwaardig Bijzonder boek Vanaf 1.200,00 Bekijk exemplaren
Shirley. A Tale. By Currer Bell, Author of “Jane Eyre.”

Currer Bell, Charlotte Brönte Engelstalig Later 19th-century full tan calf, covers ruled in gilt with small gilt floral corner-pieces, spines with five raised bands, gilt floral orn. and lettering, marbled endpap First edition of Charlotte Brontë's second published novel, following the enormous success of 'Jane Eyre' (1847), and again published under her pseudonym Currer Bell. 'Shirley' appeared on... i A particularly attractive set in uniform later 19th-century full calf. Bindings somewhat rubbed, with some wear to extremities and raised bands; internally remarkably clean. With the ownership inscription “E. Bennett, 1897” and the later printed ownership label of Edith Smith. Eerste druk Verzamelwaardig Bijzonder boek Topstuk Vanaf 2.250,00 Bekijk exemplaren
Dressage par le surfaix-cavalier des chevaux de cavalerie, d'attelage et de course en six et douze leçons

Madame Marie-Isabelle Franstalig Contemp. half shagreen with corners, gilt spine First edition of this attractive book on horsemanship. Illustrated with frontispiece and 7 full-page plates showing horses and their riders, dressage routines, gear, carriages, ... i Binding lightly rubbed, light foxing inside. Very good copy. Eerste druk Geïllustreerd Verzamelwaardig Vanaf 300,00 Bekijk exemplaren
Les Libertins en Campagne [Mémoires tirés du Père de la Joie, ancien Aumonier de la Reine d'Yvetot]

Anon. Franstalig Cont. halfleather, orig. wr. preserved. Reprinted by the renowned publisher-bibliographer Jules Gay (1809–1884). Gay fled to Italy because of the strict French censorship legislation on "erotic and immoral writings" under the... i Well preserved copy in a nice contemp. binding with the orig. wrappers incl. This is no 53/96. Verzamelwaardig Vanaf 195,00 Bekijk exemplaren
Die Republik der Weiberfeinde

Leopold von Sacher-Masoch Duitstalig Later 19th-century dark green half morocco with corners, gilt rules, richly gilt raised spine, red morocco lettering-piece 4 vols. in 1, 8vo. i 2 books in 4 Bände, bound in 1 volume, all edges marbled. In very good condition, extremities a little rubbed lower right corner of the upper board damaged. Eerste druk Verzamelwaardig Vanaf 225,00 Bekijk exemplaren
Two Summers in Greenland

A. Riis Carstensen Linnen band 185 pagina's First edition. Blue gilt decorated cloth. i Mooi ex. Beetje schuingelezen, kleine foutjes aan rugje. Eerste druk Geïllustreerd Verzamelwaardig Vanaf 175,00 Bekijk exemplaren
Le jeu des eschets

Gioachino Greco Franstalig Contemp. leather, gilt spine with raised bands French edition of this famous early chess book, by the Calabrian G. Greco (1600-1634), first published in French 1669. Greco was the best chess player of his time, travelling to Rome, Paris,... i Mod. bookplate H.W.G. Kenrick ("Carcasonne 1921"). Binding rubbed, corners bumped, joints split(ting), head & tail def. Some minor browning in beginning and end of book, some minor foxing. Verzamelwaardig Bijzonder boek Vanaf 750,00 Bekijk exemplaren
Analysis of the Game of Chess. A new Edition, greatly enlarged

A. D. Philidor Engelstalig Rebound in full cloth, A second edition, greatly enlarged, of Philidor’s celebrated treatise, one of the most influential works in the early literature of chess. The work contains Philidor’s analysis of the... i Voormalig bibliotheek exemplaar, in linnen band, stempels (o.a.) op de sneden, en 'gaatjes'stempel op titelpagina. Boekblok gaaf. Uiteindelijk een zeer aanvaardbaar ex. van een gezocht werk. Verzamelwaardig Vanaf 300,00 Bekijk exemplaren
A Treatise on the Game of Chess; containing a regular System of Attack and Defence: also,

Jacob Henry Sarratt Engelstalig Herbonden in zwart linnen, (niet storend) bibliotheek nummer op rug. Second edition of Sarratt's influential chess treatise, first published in two volumes in 1808, here extensively revised and improved by his pupil William Lewis. Sarratt (1772–1819), one of... i Rebound in later library cloth with shelf-mark in gilt at foot of spine; library stamps confined to the final endpaper. Internally otherwise without library markings; some occasional spotting and minor signs of use. Geïllustreerd Verzamelwaardig Vanaf 425,00 Bekijk exemplaren
Studies of chess: containing a systematic introduction to the game and the analysis of chess

André Danican Philidor Engelstalig Contemp. brown morocco signed Sangorski & Sutcliffe, covers with gilt-ruled border frame, gilt-titled spine with raised bands, top edge gilt, gilt-ruled sides & pastedowns, decorated endpapers English edition of this standard chess manual by the French composer and chess master A.D. Philidor (1726-1795). Included is "Caissa; or The game at chess", a poem by William Jones. Ill.... i Joints lightly rubbed, spine slightly discoloured, some marginal browning or foxing on endpapers; binding otherwise clean & untouched. Some light foxing on poem pages. A handsome copy in a nice binding. Geïllustreerd Verzamelwaardig Bijzonder boek Vanaf 600,00 Bekijk exemplaren
Handbuch des Schachspiels

Paul Rudolf von Bilguer, Tassilo von der Lasa Duitstalig Later black cloth with former library shelfmark to spine First edition of "der Bilguer", one of the most important chess books of the 19th c, and especially on openings. The handbook was the project of Bilguer, and was continued and completed by... i Library stamps confined to the final endpaper. Some foxing and brown spotting, mainly affecting the beginning and end of the volume; internally otherwise a remarkably clean and well-preserved copy. Eerste druk Geïllustreerd Verzamelwaardig Vanaf 650,00 Bekijk exemplaren
A History of Chess [1st. ed.]

H.J.R. Murray Engelstalig Orig. publ. cloth 900 pagina's First edition of this most influential and comprehensive standard work on the history of chess. This monumental book of more than 900 pages, published by Oxford University Press, still... i Fine copy, some minor wear Eerste druk Geïllustreerd Verzamelwaardig Vanaf 495,00 Bekijk exemplaren
Chess. The making of a musical

William Hartston Engelstalig Hardcover 1851450068 First edition 1986. "Chess: The Making of a Musical" is a book written by British chess master and author William Hartston, featuring an introduction by lyricist Tim Rice. The book documents... i Very fine copy of this collector's item. Only very slight flaws in the corners Eerste druk Cadeautip Verzamelwaardig Vanaf 295,00 Bekijk exemplaren