Lot 0077

HISTORY - CHOISEUL Claude de (1632 - 1711) - Letter signed

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Books

Sold

HISTORY - BUGEAUD Thomas Robert (1784 - 1849) - Autograph letter signed: He took part in the Polish and Spanish campaigns. Under the Restoration, he devoted himself to agriculture. Recalled by Louis-Philippe, he became the guard of the Duchesse de Berry and was responsible

2024HISTORY - BUGEAUD Thomas Robert (1784 - 1849) - Autograph letter signedSee Sold Price

Sold

HISTORY - METTERNICH Klemens (1773 - 1859) - Letter signed: He was Austrian ambassador to Dresden, Berlin and Paris. He became Prime Minister in 1809. He negotiated Napoleon 1st's marriage to Maria Theresa. In 1815, he presided over the Congress of Vienna. In

2024HISTORY - METTERNICH Klemens (1773 - 1859) - Letter signedSee Sold Price

Sold

HISTORY - ROOSEVELT Eleanor (1884 - 1962) - Typed letter signed: In 1905, she married her second cousin, Franklin Roosevelt. She supported him throughout his political career, particularly after 1921, when he contracted poliomyelitis. After his death in 1945, she w

2024HISTORY - ROOSEVELT Eleanor (1884 - 1962) - Typed letter signedSee Sold Price

Sold

HISTORY - MARSHALL George (1880 - 1959) - Signed printed photograph ; Autograph letter signed: He was appointed Chief of Staff in 1939, but he is best known for the plan that bears his name. It aimed to provide economic aid to Europe. He took part in the Yalta and Potsdam conferences in 1945 an

2024HISTORY - MARSHALL George (1880 - 1959) - Signed printed photograph ; Autograph letter signedSee Sold Price

Sold

HISTORY - MOUNTBATTEN of Burma Louis (1900 - 1979) - Typed letter signed: Educated at the Royal Navy College before joining the Royal Navy where he served during both wars. Churchill promoted him to Operations Commander in 1941 and in 1947 Attlee appointed him Deputy King o

2024HISTORY - MOUNTBATTEN of Burma Louis (1900 - 1979) - Typed letter signedSee Sold Price

Sold

LITERATURE - ROSTAND Edmond (1868 - 1918) - Autograph letter signed: Studied law in Paris, was called to the bar but did not practise. On 28 December 1897, he presented "Cyrano de Bergerac" at the Porte Saint Martin theatre: it was a triumph at the Académie Fran&#

2024LITERATURE - ROSTAND Edmond (1868 - 1918) - Autograph letter signedSee Sold Price

Sold

1569 Letter Grand Duke Francesco I de Medici Florence: Autographed letter signed by the Grand Duke of Tuscany Francesco I de Medici. Florence, 4 June 1569, to Pier Gentile da Varano in Venice, . 4to, about a recommendation for the Duke of Camerino, whose

20181569 Letter Grand Duke Francesco I de Medici FlorenceSee Sold Price

Sold

1751 9 VOLUMES LETTERS to AMERICAN history of Monsieur: (LeLarge de Lignac, JA). Letters to an American, on the natural, general and particular history of Monsieur de Buffon. Hambourg, Duchesne, 1751-1756 9 volumes Original uniformed mottled calf with gilt

20221751 9 VOLUMES LETTERS to AMERICAN history of MonsieurSee Sold Price

Sold

ART - INGRES Jean-Auguste-Dominique (1780 - 1867) - Autograph letter signed: Autograph letter signed, dated "16 fev 1854" by the great French painter. To a lady, writing that since he is ill, he will not be going to his studio that day, but if she would take the trouble to com

2024ART - INGRES Jean-Auguste-Dominique (1780 - 1867) - Autograph letter signedSee Sold Price

Sold

MUSIC - KREUTZER Rodolphe (1766 - 1831) - Autograph letter signed: Composer, violinist and conductor. Violin teacher at the Paris Conservatoire and one of the authors of the method taught there. He composed 40 operas and several concertos and sonatas.Rare autograph l

2024MUSIC - KREUTZER Rodolphe (1766 - 1831) - Autograph letter signedSee Sold Price

Sold

ART - MOREAU Gustave (1826 - 1898) - Autograph letter signed: Autograph letter signed, dated "10 7bre 84" by the Symbolist French painter. Letter of thanks to a friend. 1 p. On mourning paper.

2024ART - MOREAU Gustave (1826 - 1898) - Autograph letter signedSee Sold Price

Sold

MUSIC - VIEUXTEMPS Henri (1820 - 1881) - Autograph letter signed: His father gave him his first violin lessons. He studied in Brussels, then Paris, before taking composition lessons in Vienna. He spent two years in America and six in Russia. He returned to teach at

2024MUSIC - VIEUXTEMPS Henri (1820 - 1881) - Autograph letter signedSee Sold Price

Sold

George III Clerk Letter Signed 'Georgeius R': Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch Description: George III Clerk Letter Signed 'Georgeius R', George III (King of Great Britain, 1738-1820) clerk written letter signed 'Georgius R' in La

2023George III Clerk Letter Signed 'Georgeius R'See Sold Price

Sold

1624 Letter Signed Giancarlo di Medici: Letter signed by Giancarlo di Medici (1611-1663) dated 1624 who served as a Cardinal and was second son of Cosimo II di Medici. One page with integral address leaf attached to a party at Ferrara. Untr

20181624 Letter Signed Giancarlo di MediciSee Sold Price

Sold

MUSIC - SARASATE Pablo (1844 - 1908) - Autograph letter signed: He began playing the violin at the age of 5. At the age of 12, thanks to Queen Isabelle, he went to study in Paris. He gave concerts for over 40 years. Several composers wrote specially for him.Autogr

2024MUSIC - SARASATE Pablo (1844 - 1908) - Autograph letter signedSee Sold Price

Sold

John Steinbeck Signed "East of Eden": Rare Autographed John Steinbeck "East of Eden". Welcome to our prestigious auction event! Today we are thrilled to present to you an exceptional piece of literary history - Signed Copy of "East of Ede

2023John Steinbeck Signed "East of Eden"See Sold Price

Related Books

1732 ANTI-PAPIST WORK by Magyrus antique VELLUM Almanachs heiligen: Rare and popular antipapist work, denouncing the cult of adoration of saints. Magyrus, A. Almanachs heiligen, of history der opkomst, voortgang, en viering, van alle de heyligen, die doorgaans met roo

3 hrs Left1732 ANTI-PAPIST WORK by Magyrus antique VELLUM Almanachs heiligen

$120

1585 Selva do Varia Lettione Pero Mexia ANTIQUE Science history people & animals: Selva do Varia Lettione di Petro Messia, divisia in cinque parti nella quali sono utili cose, dotti ammaestramenti, & varij discorsi appartenenti cosi alle scientie, come alle Historie de gli huomini

3 hrs Left1585 Selva do Varia Lettione Pero Mexia ANTIQUE Science history people & animals

$360

1749-59 21 volumes NETHERLANDS HISTORY ILLUSTRATED antique VELLUM BOUND: Wagenaar, Jan. "Vaderlandsche Historie, vervattende de Geschiedenissen der Vereenigde Nederlanden" Isaak Tirion, Amsterdam, 1749-59 (21) volumes, including index. 8vo, 5 1/8 by 7 3/4" (one of the volu

3 hrs Left1749-59 21 volumes NETHERLANDS HISTORY ILLUSTRATED antique VELLUM BOUND

$1,400

1750 GERMAN HISTORY ILLUSTRATED antique De origine Germanorum eorumque vetustis: De origine Germanorum eorumque vetustissimis coloniis, migrationibus ac rebus gestis libri duo. by Eccard, Johann Georg Gottingen, Johann Wilhelm, Schmid, 1750 2 lvs, XXXVIII pages, 2 lvs, 448 pages.

3 hrs Left1750 GERMAN HISTORY ILLUSTRATED antique De origine Germanorum eorumque vetustis

$360

$1674 HISTORY of REFORMATION by G. BRANDT 4 VOLUMES VELLUM antique ILLUSTRATED: \GEERAERT BRANDT Historie der reformatie, en andre kerkelyke geschiedenissen, in en ontrent de Nederlanden. (History of the Reformation, and other ecclesiastical histories, in and about the Netherland$

3 hrs Left1674 HISTORY of REFORMATION by G. BRANDT 4 VOLUMES VELLUM antique ILLUSTRATED

$550

1774 ROMAN HISTORY in FRENCH antique Abrege de l'histoire Romaine by FLORUS: Lucius Annaeus Florus Abrégé de l'histoire Romaine. Paris, J. Barbou, 1774 432 pages Original calf with richly gilt spine with morocco label, marbled endpapers. Binding worn, internally perf

3 hrs Left1774 ROMAN HISTORY in FRENCH antique Abrege de l'histoire Romaine by FLORUS

$55

1732 6 VOLUMES HISTORY of EMPERORS & PRINCES VELLUM BINDINGS in FRENCH antique: Histoire des Empereurs, et des et des autres princes qui ont regne durant les six premiers siecles de l'eglise, de leurs guerres contre les Juifs, des ecivains profanes, & des personnes les plus illus

3 hrs Left1732 6 VOLUMES HISTORY of EMPERORS & PRINCES VELLUM BINDINGS in FRENCH antique

$850

Leonor Fini Temps de la Mue Complete Portfolio 20 signed etchings: Fini, Leonor, Le Temps de la Mue, 1975, number 143 of 185 copies on Arches, loose sheets in paper folder, orange chemise and green slipcase, complete with 20 color etchings, each one signed and number

18 hrs LeftLeonor Fini Temps de la Mue Complete Portfolio 20 signed etchings

$800

1732 HISTORY of ENGLAND 2 volumes by RAPIN de THOYRAS antique ILLUSTRATED FOLIOS: Volume 2 and 5 (from larger set) Translated into English by John Kelly and Joseph Morgan London; printed for James Mechell; 1732-1733 Massive folios, size 10 1/2 by 15 3/4" Very good interior conditio

3 hrs Left1732 HISTORY of ENGLAND 2 volumes by RAPIN de THOYRAS antique ILLUSTRATED FOLIOS

$460

1596 FRENCH HISTORY Etienne PASQUIER antique FOLIO LES RECHERCHES DE LA FRANCE: LES RECHERCHES DE LA FRANCE, REVEUES & AUGMENTEES DE QUATRE LIVRES. by PASQUIER, Etienne Paris; 1596 Folio: 9 by 13.5" [4]-377 [ 379]-[16] ff. Monument of French historiography by the humanist magistr

3 hrs Left1596 FRENCH HISTORY Etienne PASQUIER antique FOLIO LES RECHERCHES DE LA FRANCE

$380

Shusaku Arakawa and Madeline Gins 2 Signed Books: Lot of 3 books, 2 of which are signed: 1. Shusaku Arakawa and Madeline Gins, Pour Ne Pas Mourir/To Not Die, 1987, first edition, signed and inscribed by both authors, the husband and wife team of Arak

18 hrs LeftShusaku Arakawa and Madeline Gins 2 Signed Books

$50

16 TACITUS WORKS ILLUSTRATED antique FOLIO in DUTCH ROMAN HISTORY vellum bound: ALLE DE WERKEN VAN C. CORN. TACITUS Jaarboeken en historien, ook zyn Germanië, en 't leeven van J. Agricola. Dutch transl. by P.C. HOOFT (Complete works of Tacitus) Amst., H. and widow D. Boom, 1684

3 hrs Left16 TACITUS WORKS ILLUSTRATED antique FOLIO in DUTCH ROMAN HISTORY vellum bound

$340

1727 CHURCH HISTORY VELLUM BOUND MASSIVE FOLIO by CAESARIS BARONII vol. I: Caesaris Cardinalis Baronii. Critica Historico-Chronologica in Universos , Ecclesiasticos Antwerp: Sumptibus Fratrum de Tournes, 1727 Volume I Bound in full blind tooled vellum, manuscript title to th

3 hrs Left1727 CHURCH HISTORY VELLUM BOUND MASSIVE FOLIO by CAESARIS BARONII vol. I

$260

Dr Pepper marketing and History Books set of 2: Title: Dr Pepper marketing and History Books set of 2 Date/Period: NA Dimension: NA Materials: NA Additional Information: The Legend of Dr Pepper / 7-Up Book by Jeffrey L. Rodengen 1st Edition 1995 Th

3 days LeftDr Pepper marketing and History Books set of 2

$40

1739 NEW TESTAMENT BIBLE HISTORY ILLUSTRATED w/ 47 ENGRAVINGS antique VELLUM: Lusthof der Goddelyke Historien. Zijne een korte Verhandeling van alles wat in de Boeken des Ouden en Nieuwen Testaments, vervat is. Dordr., F. Oudman, 1739 2 parts in 1 volume, (10),272,(8); (4),344,

3 hrs Left1739 NEW TESTAMENT BIBLE HISTORY ILLUSTRATED w/ 47 ENGRAVINGS antique VELLUM

$240

1684 HISTORY of NETHERLANDS in DUTCH VELLUM BOUND FOLIO by Pieter Bor: Bor Christiaensz, Pieter OOrsprongk, Begin, En Vervolgh Nederlandsche Oorlogen... Amsterdam: By de Weduwe van Someran, 1684 Engraved frontispiece and half title. Bound in full blind stamped vellum, wi

3 hrs Left1684 HISTORY of NETHERLANDS in DUTCH VELLUM BOUND FOLIO by Pieter Bor

$240

More Items in Books

19 issues of rare Gay Magazine METRA 1985-1986: [Queer interest], Metra: Midwest America's Leading Free Gay Magazine, 19 issues, published 1986-1987, a few duplicates, softcover, staplebound wraps, illustrated throughout in black and white, publish

18 hrs Left19 issues of rare Gay Magazine METRA 1985-1986

$70

Surrealisme en 1947 complete with 25 original prints: Breton, Andre and Marcel Duchamp (editors), Le Surrealisme en 1947, number 357 of 950 copies of the deluxe edition, complete with all 25 original prints bound in, softcover, original wraps with printe

18 hrs LeftSurrealisme en 1947 complete with 25 original prints

$900

Rare 1953 Isamu Noguchi Exhibition Catalog: Noguchi, Isamu, introduction by Shuzo Takiguchi, et al., Noguchi, 1953, first edition, Bijutsu Shuppan-Sha, Tokyo, hardcover, blue cloth, 11.5 x 10.25 inches, text in English and Japanese, illustrated

18 hrs LeftRare 1953 Isamu Noguchi Exhibition Catalog

$150

15 books from Homage Series each with at least one Lithograph: Miro, Joan, et al., 15 books from the Homage To series, each with at least 1 color lithograph, 1970s, published and edited by G. di San Lazzaro as special issues of the important XXe Siecle journal. A

18 hrs Left15 books from Homage Series each with at least one Lithograph

$700

15 issues of XXe Siecle Numbers 1-9, 11-15, 17: Lazzaro, Gualtieri di San (editor and publisher), Group of 15 issues of XXe Siecle Art Journal, Numbers 1-9, 11-15 and 17, 1951-1961, softcovers, 12.5 x 9.75 inches, complete, an incredible collection

18 hrs Left15 issues of XXe Siecle Numbers 1-9, 11-15, 17

$550

Alexander Calder 5 issues of DLM complete with lithos: Calder, Alexander, 5 issues of Derriere le Miroir (DLM), numbers 212 (1975), 201 (1973), 156 (1966), 141 (1963) and 221 (1976), softcover, original wraps, 15 x 11 inches, loose sheets as issued, compl

18 hrs LeftAlexander Calder 5 issues of DLM complete with lithos

$250

Pablo Picasso Linoleum Cuts 1962 Bacchanals, Women, Bulls and Bullfighters: Picasso, after Pablo (illustrator), Wilhelm Boeck (intro.), Picasso Linoleum Cuts: Bacchanals, Women, Bulls and Bullfighters, 1963, first edition, Harry Abrams, hardcover, 12.75 x 15 inches, in the or

18 hrs LeftPablo Picasso Linoleum Cuts 1962 Bacchanals, Women, Bulls and Bullfighters

$950

2 rare Pittsburgh art catalogs First AAP Exhibition and Kaufmann's: Pair of very rare Pittsburgh Art catalogs, both staplebound booklets, includes: First Annual Exhibition by the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, 1910, listing work by Aaron Gorson, George Hetzel, Lila

18 hrs Left2 rare Pittsburgh art catalogs First AAP Exhibition and Kaufmann's

$50

Alexander Calder Autobiographie with 3 Color Lithographs: Calder, Alexander, Autobiographie, 1972, complete with 3 double-page original color lithographs, hardcover, 11.25 x 11.5 inches, no jacket, published by Maeght.

18 hrs LeftAlexander Calder Autobiographie with 3 Color Lithographs

$60

Henri Matisse Special Edition of Jazz Portfolio: Matisse, after Henry, Jazz, 1983, First Edition of the Special Portfolio Edition published for the Museum of Modern Art, loose sheets in printed folder, including brilliant color reproductions after M

18 hrs LeftHenri Matisse Special Edition of Jazz Portfolio

$375

Large lot of books with graphics Homage Series, Verve: Large lot of books, all with at least 1 original graphic (mostly lithographs), includes an early issue of Verve, books from the Homage series published by XXe Siecle and a DLM. 12 books total, mostly

18 hrs LeftLarge lot of books with graphics Homage Series, Verve

$200

First 6 issues of Verve with many lithographs 1937: Teriade, E. (editor), The first 6 issues of Verve, complete in 5 books (numbers 5-6 are a double issue), softcover, original wraps, 14 x 10.5 inches, 1937-1939, includes the following lithographs (in

18 hrs LeftFirst 6 issues of Verve with many lithographs 1937

$400

Saul Steinberg Derriere le Miroir 1/150 Signed 1973: Steinberg, Saul, Derriere Le Miroir (DLM) 205, number 62 of 150 copies signed by Steinberg on the colophon, 1973, Maeght, 15 x 11.5 inches, complete with original lithos, chemise and slipcase, loose s

18 hrs LeftSaul Steinberg Derriere le Miroir 1/150 Signed 1973

$125

Richard Farina rare signed Been Down So Long Looks Like Up to Me: Farina, Richard, Been Down so Long It Looks Like Up to Me, signed and inscribed by the author on the fly leaf: For Virginia / - Richard Farina, April 1966, plus a small drawing on a flower. 1966, Firs

18 hrs LeftRichard Farina rare signed Been Down So Long Looks Like Up to Me

$3,000

Wendingen Life Work of Frank Lloyd Wright 1925: Wright, Frank Lloyd, edited and designed by H. Th. Wijdeveld, Wendingen: The Life Work of the American Architect Frank Lloyd Wright, 1925-1926, seven special numbers bound in a single volume, hardcove

18 hrs LeftWendingen Life Work of Frank Lloyd Wright 1925

$50

Richard Neutra Amerika Signed by Neutra and his wife: Neutra, Richard J., Amerika: Die Stilbildung des Neuen Bauens in den Vereinigten Staaten, SIGNED by Richard and Dione Neutra on the first page, 1968 reprint of the 1930 original, Mayer KG, softcover,

18 hrs LeftRichard Neutra Amerika Signed by Neutra and his wife

$60

Recommended Books, Magazines & Papers

Sizeable Collection Black Americana Ephemera: comprising Jolly still bank, uncle and auntie dolls, Dixie Boy ephemera, two faced black boy bank, Cottolene tray, F&F shakers and more. Please see images. Largest: 6" high, 6 1/2" wide, 6 3/4" deep.

Live NowSizeable Collection Black Americana Ephemera

$325

1557 Occult SECRETS Magic Alchemy Mysteries Octopus PERFUME Alexis of Piedmont: 1557 Occult SECRETS Magic Alchemy Mysteries Octopus PERFUME Alexis of Piedmont Alexius of Piedmont was the pseudonym of a 16th-century alchemist Girolamo Rescelli who is best known for this book of se

Jun 02, 20241557 Occult SECRETS Magic Alchemy Mysteries Octopus PERFUME Alexis of Piedmont

$315

Pre WW2 German Heer Army and RAD Veterans Person Military Service Photo Album: Beautiful leather bound with amazing pictures

4 days LeftPre WW2 German Heer Army and RAD Veterans Person Military Service Photo Album

$155

Large D-day Scrapbook and Paper grouping to Major Erling Hangerud: This grouping contains a lot of paperwork when we was a captain during and after D-day. Also included is an exceptional detailed photo album of Judge Advocate Hangerud and his time on omaha beach and

4 days LeftLarge D-day Scrapbook and Paper grouping to Major Erling Hangerud

$470

18 hrs Left19 issues of rare Gay Magazine METRA 1985-1986

$70

18 hrs LeftSurrealisme en 1947 complete with 25 original prints

$900

18 hrs LeftRare 1953 Isamu Noguchi Exhibition Catalog

$150

Rare named WW2 WWII 101st Airborne field Artillery Grouping: He was with 464th before being transferred to 101st. This grouping is named to Cpl Michael F Susko. WIth this grouping you will receive an incredible set of Bullion artillery jump wings as well as bul

4 days LeftRare named WW2 WWII 101st Airborne field Artillery Grouping

$335

1740 Occult Pagan 1ed Astrology Cosmogony Egyptian Mythology Illustrated Pluche: 1740 Occult Pagan 1ed Astrology Cosmogony Egyptian Mythology Illustrated Pluche The History of the Sky by Noel Antoine Pluche, is one of the most important and well-known treatises on astronomy and co

Jun 02, 20241740 Occult Pagan 1ed Astrology Cosmogony Egyptian Mythology Illustrated Pluche

$150

c1700s RARE Arabic Handwritten Manuscript Middle East Persia Journal ARABIA: c1700s RARE Arabic Handwritten Manuscript Middle East Persia Journal ARABIA A rare 18th-century, handwritten Arabic manuscript written in a journal-style leather binding. This book contains both black

Jun 02, 2024c1700s RARE Arabic Handwritten Manuscript Middle East Persia Journal ARABIA

$130

18 hrs Left15 books from Homage Series each with at least one Lithograph

$700

Lot Old newspaper and other ephemera: Lot Old newspaper and other ephemera including: 1868 Monroe Democrat, Stroudsburg, Pa. early 20th c. Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad schedule and map (folding), Constitution and Bylaws of Union

May 30, 2024Lot Old newspaper and other ephemera

$60

18 hrs Left15 issues of XXe Siecle Numbers 1-9, 11-15, 17

$550

Ephemera from the Edward Curtis Archives: Ephemera from the archives of Edward Curtis (American 1868-1952). Including items related to the book "The Native American Indian." Also including negatives, handwritten notes, and ephemera

19 hrs LeftEphemera from the Edward Curtis Archives

$200

18 hrs LeftAlexander Calder 5 issues of DLM complete with lithos

$250

Spanish Renaissance Revival Oak Side Cabinet: Spanish Renaissance Revival Oak Side Cabinet, two openwork doors with cast iron hinges, enhanced with carved foliate patterns. 32" H x 39.25" W x 14.25" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.

Jun 05, 2024Spanish Renaissance Revival Oak Side Cabinet

$100

HISTORY - CHOISEUL Claude de (1632 - 1711) - Letter signed

Item Details

Description

Defended Candia against the Turks and took part in the Rhine campaigns in 1695-96. Marshal of France in 1693.Letter signed and dated 05.12.1704: "Je prie Monsieur Charpentier de vouloir bien prŽsenter le nommŽ Joseph GouyerÉqui a dŽjˆ bien servi dans la compagnie du feuÓ. 1 p. In-8.