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Nouvel Atlas des Enfans, Ou principes clairs pour apprendre facilement & en fort peu de temps la Géographie. Suivi d'un Traité méthodique de la Sphère, qui explique les mouvemens des Astres, les divers systèmes du Monde, & l'usage des Globes; enrichi de XXIV cartes enluminées. À l'usage des Collèges des Pays-Bas. — Cartography - Nouvel Atlas des Enfans: 12 Fotos
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Nouvel Atlas des Enfans, Ou principes clairs pour apprendre facilement & en fort peu de temps la Géographie. Suivi d'un Traité méthodique de la Sphère, qui explique les mouvemens des Astres, les divers systèmes du Monde, & l'usage des Globes; enrichi de XXIV cartes enluminées. À l'usage des Collèges des Pays-Bas.

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Benoît Le Francq · Bruxelles · 1780

Full leather hardcover. xx,240 pp., illustrated with a black-and-white frontispiece showing Atlas as a child holding up the celestial sphere and 24 old hand-colored foldi…

Der Aristoteles des Herzogs von Atri: Die Nikomachische Ethik in einer Prachthandschrift der Renaissance. — Mazal, Otto.

Der Aristoteles des Herzogs von Atri: Die Nikomachische Ethik in einer Prachthandschrift der Renaissance.

Mazal, Otto.
Akademische Druck- und Verlagsanstalt · Graz · 1988
Study in German on the 'Nicomachean Ethics' of Aristotle, as presented in a lavish Renaissance manuscript (Codex phil. gr. 4) from the Austrian National Library in Vienna. The work includes detailed analyses and reproductions of the manuscript's illuminations. Richly illustrated with numerous color and black-and-white plates. Bound in original cloth with a dust jacket. The volume comprises 112 pages and measures 42.5 x 29 cm. Fine condition, see picture.
La Peinture Médiévale à Paris, 1300-1500. [ 2 volumes ]. — Sterling, Charles. 2 Fotos

La Peinture Médiévale à Paris, 1300-1500. [ 2 volumes ].

Sterling, Charles.
Bibliothèque des Arts · Paris · 1987-1990
Two-volume study in French on medieval painting in Paris from 1300 to 1500. Volume 1, published in 1987, contains 512 pages with 328 illustrations, including 70 in color. Volume 2, published in 1990, comprises 504 pages with 391 illustrations, including 70 in color. Both volumes are bound in blue cloth with gilt lettering and accompanied by illustrated dust jackets. In cardboard slipcases. Dimensions 33.6 x 27.4 cm. Very good condition, see picture. 8.2 kg; extra shipping costs depending on destination.
ISBN 2850470023 (Volume 1), 2850471623 (Volume 2).
Jean Duvet, le maître à la licorne, 1485-1570? Préface et notes bibliographiques par Edmond Pognon conservateur en chef de la Bibiothèque nationale. — Bersier, Jean-E.

Jean Duvet, le maître à la licorne, 1485-1570? Préface et notes bibliographiques par Edmond Pognon conservateur en chef de la Bibiothèque nationale.

Bersier, Jean-E.
Berger-Levrault · Paris · 1977
Study in French on Jean Duvet, known as the " Master of the Unicorn," a pioneering French engraver active during the Renaissance. The work includes a comprehensive catalog of his engravings, with detailed descriptions and analyses. Richly illustrated with numerous black-and-white plates, some folding. Bound in beige cloth with black lettering, accompanied by an illustrated dust jacket. The volume comprises 194 pages and measures 36 x 24.8 cm. Fine condition, see picture.
The Brussels Horloge de Sapience. Iconography and Text of the Brussels, Bibliotheque Royale, Ms. IV 111. With an Edition of the Déclaration des Hystoires and a Translation by K. V. Sinclair. — Monks, Peter Rolfe.

The Brussels Horloge de Sapience. Iconography and Text of the Brussels, Bibliotheque Royale, Ms. IV 111. With an Edition of the Déclaration des Hystoires and a Translation by K. V. Sinclair.

Monks, Peter Rolfe.
E. J. Brill · Leiden / New York / etc. · 1990
Large paperback, viii + 224 pages. " Litterae Textuales, a series on manuscripts and their texts " Dimensions: 29.5 x 21 cm. Very good, see picture.
Study in English analyzing the iconography and text of a mid-15th-century illuminated manuscript, the 'Horloge de Sapience', housed in the Bibliothèque Royale, Brussels (MS. IV 111). Each of the 36 illuminations is discussed in detail, with reference to their pictorial traditions, the French text, and a unique contemporary commentary called the 'Declaration des hystoires'. The book includes an English translation of the 'Declaration', offering insights into 15th-century art criticism. Illustrated with a frontispiece in color and black-and-white plates.
Master of Death: The Lifeless Art of Pierre Remiet, Illuminator. — Camille, Michael.

Master of Death: The Lifeless Art of Pierre Remiet, Illuminator.

Camille, Michael.
Yale University Press · New Haven & London · 1996
Study in English examining the work of medieval illuminator Pierre Remiet, focusing on themes of death and mortality in his art. Richly illustrated with black-and-white and color images. Bound in hardcover with dust jacket. The volume comprises x,286 pages and measures 26 x 20 cm. Fine condition, see picture.
Mnémosyne: Parallèle entre Littérature et Arts Plastiques. — Praz, Mario.

Mnémosyne: Parallèle entre Littérature et Arts Plastiques.

Praz, Mario.
Gerard-Julien Salvy, editeur · Paris · 1986
Bound in gray cloth, with dust-jacket. 346 pages. Richly illustrated with many color and black-and-white images; 27x20 cm. Text in French / Français. In very good condition. See picture.
Study in French exploring the parallels between literature and the visual arts, analyzing their interrelations across various historical periods. Translated from English by Claire Maupas.
La Perspective comme forme symbolique et autres essais. Traduction sous la direction de Guy Ballangé. Précédes de la question de la perspective par Marisa Dalai Emiliani. — Panofsky, Erwin.

La Perspective comme forme symbolique et autres essais. Traduction sous la direction de Guy Ballangé. Précédes de la question de la perspective par Marisa Dalai Emiliani.

Panofsky, Erwin.
Les Éditions de Minuit · Paris · 1975
Collection of five essays in French by art historian Erwin Panofsky, representing his major works published in German before 1932. The title essay examines perspective as a symbolic form, analyzing its philosophical and cultural implications in art. Part of the "Le sens commun" series. Paperback, 280 pages, with some black-and-white illustrations. Dimensions: 22 x 13.5 cm. Very good, see picture.
Von der Artzney bayder Glück, des Guten und Widerwertigen. — Petrarcha, Franciscus.

Von der Artzney bayder Glück, des Guten und Widerwertigen.

Petrarcha, Franciscus.
Friedrich Wittig Verlag · Hamburg · 1984
Facsimile edition in German of Francesco Petrarca's work 'De remediis utriusque fortunae', originally published in 1532 by Heinrich Steiner in Augsburg. Reproduces the original's woodcut illustrations and decorative elements. Edited and commented by Manfred Lemmer. Bound in cardboard covers with parchment-look finish, housed in a matching cardboard slipcase. 178 leaves, followed by a commentary section (pages 181?209). Measures 30 x 21.5 cm. Fine condition, see picture.
Apollo en de Python / Antwerpen 93 Culturele Hoofdstad van Europa. — Hebbelinck, André / Haenen, Tino / Francke, Veerle (eds.).

Apollo en de Python / Antwerpen 93 Culturele Hoofdstad van Europa.

Hebbelinck, André / Haenen, Tino / Francke, Veerle (eds.).
Antwerpen · 1993
Program in multiple languages, mainly Dutch, edited by André Hebbelinck, Tino Haenen, and Veerle Francke, for "Antwerpen 93", Cultural Capital of Europe. Covers musical events held from 26 March to 19 December 1993. Illustrated with photos and images. Large paperback, 288 pages, paper slightly browned. Measures 34 x 21 cm. Very good, see picture.
La Bibliothèque de Philippe le Hardi, Duc de Bourgogne (1364-1404): Étude sur les manuscrits à peintures d'une collection princière à l'époque du style gothique international. — De Winter, Patrick M.

La Bibliothèque de Philippe le Hardi, Duc de Bourgogne (1364-1404): Étude sur les manuscrits à peintures d'une collection princière à l'époque du style gothique international.

De Winter, Patrick M.
Éditions du Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique · Paris · 1985
Study in French examining the illuminated manuscripts of Duke Philip the Bold of Burgundy (1364-1404). The work reconstructs the duke's library, shedding light on the intellectual patronage of the Burgundian court during the International Gothic period. Bound in publisher's cloth, the volume comprises xiii + 462 pages and includes numerous black-and-white illustrations. 28 x 21.5 cm. Very good condition, see picture.
La Bibliothèque de Marguerite d'Autriche. Essai de Reconstitution d'Après l'Inventaire de 1523-1524. — Debae, M.

La Bibliothèque de Marguerite d'Autriche. Essai de Reconstitution d'Après l'Inventaire de 1523-1524.

Debae, M.
Editions Peeters · Louvain / Paris · 1995
Study in French reconstructing the library of Margaret of Austria based on the inventory from 1523-1524. The work provides detailed insights into the collection, reflecting the intellectual and cultural milieu of the early 16th century. Bound in red cloth with gilt lettering. The volume comprises 692 pages, b/w plates, bibliographical references (pages 553-558) and an index. Fine condition, see picture. Price when new is 100 euro.
La cour d'Anjou-Provence: La vie artistique sous le règne de René. — Robin, Françoise.

La cour d'Anjou-Provence: La vie artistique sous le règne de René.

Robin, Françoise.
Picard · Paris · 1985
Paperback. 280 pp., b/w illustrations; 27x21 cm. Text in French / Français. Very good/ fine, see picture.
Study in French examining the artistic life under the reign of René of Anjou, focusing on the courts of Anjou and Provence. The book explores various art forms, including painting, sculpture, and architecture, during René's rule.
Statuaire médiévale en France de 1400 à 1530. [ 2 volumes ]. — Boccador, Jacqueline. 2 Fotos

Statuaire médiévale en France de 1400 à 1530. [ 2 volumes ].

Boccador, Jacqueline.
Les Clefs du Temps · Zoug · 1974
Two-volume study in French on medieval sculpture in France from 1400 to 1530. Illustrated with numerous black-and-white and several color photographs by Robert David. Each volume is bound in cloth with gilt titles on the spine, includes dust jackets, and is housed in cardboard slipcases. Volume 1 contains 344 pages; Volume 2 contains 360 pages. Both volumes measure 30x27.5 cm. (top of spine dust-jacket volume 1 with small (1cm) tear, slipcases slightly browned) Very good set, see picture. 5.22 kg; extra shipping costs depending on destination.
The Amorous Illustrations of Thomas Rowlandson. — Smith, William G. (intr.).

The Amorous Illustrations of Thomas Rowlandson.

Smith, William G. (intr.).
Bibliophile Books · London · 1983
Collection in English of 50 full-color plates featuring erotic illustrations by Thomas Rowlandson, an 18th-century English caricaturist. Includes an introduction by William G. Smith. Bound in dark red boards with gilt lettering on the spine and an illustrated dust jacket. 42 pages of text followed by unpaginated plates, 32x24 cm. Very good, see picture.
Belgique: Des maisons et des hommes. — Dumont, Georges-Henri (ed.).

Belgique: Des maisons et des hommes.

Dumont, Georges-Henri (ed.).
Nouvelles Éditions Vokaer · Brussels · 1980
Study in French on Belgian residential architecture and cultural heritage, richly illustrated with 120 color plates and over 260 black-and-white illustrations by Hugues Boucher. Covers the history and character of Belgian houses and their inhabitants. Bound in publisher's cloth with an illustrated dust jacket, 312 pages, 33.5x25 cm. Text in French / Français. Very good, see picture.
Le Moyen Âge fantastique: Antiquités et exotismes dans l'art gothique. — Baltrusaitis, Jurgis.

Le Moyen Âge fantastique: Antiquités et exotismes dans l'art gothique.

Baltrusaitis, Jurgis.
Flammarion · Paris · 1981
Paperback. 284 pp., illustrations; 24x15.5 cm. Text in French / Français. (spine slightly (sun)faded, front cover corner bit folded) Very good, see picture.
Study in French exploring the influence of antiquity and exoticism on Gothic art, analyzing how medieval artists incorporated elements from ancient cultures and distant lands into their works.
Histoire de Sara. Reprise de la huitième époque de Monsieur Nicolas ou Le Coeur Humain Dévoilé. Mémoires intimes. — Restif de la Bretonne / P.O. Walzer.

Histoire de Sara. Reprise de la huitième époque de Monsieur Nicolas ou Le Coeur Humain Dévoilé. Mémoires intimes.

Restif de la Bretonne / P.O. Walzer.
Portes de France · Porentruy · 1947
Bound in half leather and housed in a handcrafted slipcase. 372,vi pp.; 19x14 cm. Text in French / Français. Very good, see picture.
Facsimile edition in French of 'Histoire de Sara', excerpted from the eighth chapter of 'Monsieur Nicolas ou Le Coeur Humain Dévoilé' by Restif de la Bretonne. Includes an introduction and notes by P.O. Walzer. Illustrated with engravings from the original edition. This is copy number 1877 from a total of 3330 copies printed, of which 30 were on Lana paper, 3000 on vellum, and 100 press copies.
The Master of Mary of Burgundy: A Book of Hours for Engelbert of Nassau. The Bodleian Library, Oxford. — Alexander, J.J.G. (ed.).

The Master of Mary of Burgundy: A Book of Hours for Engelbert of Nassau. The Bodleian Library, Oxford.

Alexander, J.J.G. (ed.).
George Braziller · New York · 1970
Bound in dark blue leather, with a dust jacket. (192)pp., plates/ facsimile; 14x10.5 cm. Text in English. Fine condition, see picture.
Facsimile edition in English of the 'Book of Hours' created for Engelbert of Nassau by the Master of Mary of Burgundy, a renowned Flemish illuminator of the late 15th century. The manuscript, housed in the Bodleian Library, Oxford, is celebrated for its exquisite miniatures and intricate decorations.
Danses Historiées. Fac-similé de deux danses macabres à partir d'un manuscrit de 1491. — Anonymous / Marchant, Guy (publ). 2 Fotos

Danses Historiées. Fac-similé de deux danses macabres à partir d'un manuscrit de 1491.

Anonymous / Marchant, Guy (publ).
Union Latine · Paris · [1980?]
Bound in gray cloth with stamped decoration on the front cover and the title stamped on the spine. Unpaginated (76 pp.), 28x22.5 cm. Facsimile edition in French of two late 15th-century 'danses macabres' (dance of death), originally printed by Guy Marchant in 1491. Includes "La Danse Macabre des Femmes" and "La Danse Macabre des Hommes," with reproductions of the original woodcuts and texts. Text in French / Français. - Very good. See picture.
Die Reisen des Ritters John Mandeville. 28 kolorierte Silberstiftzeichnungen von einem Meister des Internationalen Stils um 1400 im Besitz der British Library, London. — Krasa, Josef.

Die Reisen des Ritters John Mandeville. 28 kolorierte Silberstiftzeichnungen von einem Meister des Internationalen Stils um 1400 im Besitz der British Library, London.

Krasa, Josef.
Prestel-Verlag · Munchen · 1983
Bound in a burgundy velvet cover with gilt lettering, accompanied by a slipcase. 134 pp.; 23x18 cm. Text in German / Deutsch. Fine condition, see picture.
This German-language volume presents 28 colored silverpoint drawings by a master of the International Style circa 1400, depicting the travels of Sir John Mandeville. The manuscript is housed in the British Library, London. The book includes an introduction and commentary by Josef Krasa, providing insights into the historical and artistic context of the illustrations.
Le Livre d'Images de Madame Marie. Reproduction intégrale du manuscrit Nouvelles acquisitions françaises 16251 de la Bibliothèque nationale de France. — Stones, Alison.

Le Livre d'Images de Madame Marie. Reproduction intégrale du manuscrit Nouvelles acquisitions françaises 16251 de la Bibliothèque nationale de France.

Stones, Alison.
Cerf / Bibliotheque nationale de France · Paris · 1997
Bound in blue hardcover (leather look) with gold-stamped titles on the front cover and spine, accompanied by a black illustrated dust jacket. 128 pp.; 29.5x20 cm. Text in French / Français. Fine condition, see picture.
Complete reproduction in French of the 13th-century illuminated manuscript "Le Livre d'Images de Madame Marie," housed in the Bibliothèque nationale de France under reference Nouvelles acquisitions françaises 16251. Includes an introduction and commentary by Alison Stones, offering scholarly analysis of the manuscript's significance.
The Rylands Haggadah: A Medieval Sephardi Masterpiece in Facsimile. An Illuminated Passover Compendium from Mid-14th Century Catalonia in the Collections of the John Rylands University Library of Manchester with a Commentary and a Cycle of Poems. — Loewe, R. (ed.).

The Rylands Haggadah: A Medieval Sephardi Masterpiece in Facsimile. An Illuminated Passover Compendium from Mid-14th Century Catalonia in the Collections of the John Rylands University Library of Manchester with a Commentary and a Cycle of Poems.

Loewe, R. (ed.).
Thames & Hudson · London · 1988
Bound in cloth with gilt lettering, accompanied by a dust jacket. 76 pp. & 116 pp. facsimile; 33x25 cm. Text in English. Fine condition, see picture.
This volume presents a full-color facsimile of the Rylands Haggadah, a mid-14th-century illuminated Sephardi manuscript from Catalonia, housed in the John Rylands University Library of Manchester. It includes a comprehensive commentary and a cycle of poems by Raphael Loewe, providing insights into the manuscript's historical context, artistic significance, and liturgical content.
Splendours of Flanders: Late Medieval Art in Cambridge Collections. — Arnould, A., & Massing, J.-M.

Splendours of Flanders: Late Medieval Art in Cambridge Collections.

Arnould, A., & Massing, J.-M.
University Press · Cambridge · 1993
Original hardcover, dustjacket. xiv,240 pp.; 30.5x22.5 cm. Text in English. - Very good. See picture.
This volume documents an exhibition held at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, from July to September 1993, showcasing late medieval Flemish art. The exhibition featured paintings, sculpture, tapestries, coins, illuminated manuscripts, printed books, and furniture from various Cambridge collections, including the Fitzwilliam Museum, University Library, and several colleges, as well as items from the British Library and Holkham Hall. Highlights include manuscripts from renowned Burgundian libraries and three panels from Queens' College attributed to the Master of the View of Sainte Gudule. The book combines introductory essays with detailed catalogue entries and is generously illustrated in both color and black and white.
La Haggadah Ashkénaze. Texte intégral. Un manuscrit hébraïque du milieu du XVe siècle enluminé par Joel ben Simeon, avec un commentaire attribué à Eleazar ben Judah de Worms. — Goldstein, D. (ed.).

La Haggadah Ashkénaze. Texte intégral. Un manuscrit hébraïque du milieu du XVe siècle enluminé par Joel ben Simeon, avec un commentaire attribué à Eleazar ben Judah de Worms.

Goldstein, D. (ed.).
Office du Livre · Fribourg · 1985
Hardcover with a dust jacket. 40 pp.,98 pp. facsimile; 37x27 cm. [folio] Text in French / Français. Fine condition, see picture.
Detailed facsimile in French of a mid-15th-century Hebrew illuminated Ashkenazi Haggadah, decorated by Joel ben Simeon, with commentary attributed to Eleazar ben Judah of Worms. Includes introduction, notes on the illuminations, and transcription by David Goldstein. Conserved in the Department of Hebrew Manuscripts at the British Library, London. Richly illustrated with high-quality reproductions.
Medieval Texts and Images: Studies of Manuscripts from the Middle Ages. — Manion, M. M., & Muir, B. J.

Medieval Texts and Images: Studies of Manuscripts from the Middle Ages.

Manion, M. M., & Muir, B. J.
Harwood Academic Publishers / Craftsman House · Chur / Reading / Paris / etc. / Sydney · 1991
Original hardcover, with dust-jacket. xx,224 pp., includes indexes; ills, 8 plates in color; 26x18.5 cm. Text in English. - Very good, see picture.
Scholarly volume examining medieval manuscripts, focusing on the interplay between text and imagery. Includes analyses of various manuscripts from European and American collections, with contributions from experts in the field. Illustrated with color plates and black-and-white figures, offering insights into the artistic and textual traditions of the Middle Ages.
Le Paysan Perverti. Tome premier & Tome second. Édition critique établie par Francois Jost. — Restif de la Bretonne.

Le Paysan Perverti. Tome premier & Tome second. Édition critique établie par Francois Jost.

Restif de la Bretonne.
L'Age d'Homme · Lausanne · 1977
2 volumes. Paperbacks. xlii,484 pp. & 446 pp.; 23x15.5 cm. Text in French / Français. - (slightly browned) Although very good, see picture
Detailed edition in French of Restif de la Bretonne's classic novel 'Le Paysan Perverti', exploring rural life, morality, and seduction in 18th-century France. Two volumes, complete.
Charles V 1500-1558. — Soly, H. (ed.).

Charles V 1500-1558.

Soly, H. (ed.).
Mercatorfonds · Antwerp · 1999
Bound in red linen with gilt embossing, dust jacket, and housed in a paper slipcase. 530 pp., many illustrations; 33.5x25.5 cm. Text in English. (Inside the rear cover, three small marks are visible likely from removed tape, and a few small stains to edges of the paper) Otherwise in very good condition. See picture. 4kg; extra shipping.
Detailed study in English of the life and reign of Emperor Charles V, with contributions from leading historians such as Wim Blockmans, Peter Burke, and Geoffrey Parker. Richly illustrated with numerous images and includes a fold-out genealogical table. Features bibliographical references and an index.
Nouvel Atlas des Enfans, Ou principes clairs pour apprendre facilement & en fort peu de temps la Géographie. Suivi d'un Traité méthodique de la Sphère, qui explique les mouvemens des Astres, les divers systèmes du Monde, & l'usage des Globes; enrichi de XXIV cartes enluminées. À l'usage des Collèges des Pays-Bas. — Cartography - Nouvel Atlas des Enfans: 12 Fotos

Nouvel Atlas des Enfans, Ou principes clairs pour apprendre facilement & en fort peu de temps la Géographie. Suivi d'un Traité méthodique de la Sphère, qui explique les mouvemens des Astres, les divers systèmes du Monde, & l'usage des Globes; enrichi de XXIV cartes enluminées. À l'usage des Collèges des Pays-Bas.

Cartography - Nouvel Atlas des Enfans:
Benoît Le Francq · Bruxelles · 1780
Full leather hardcover. xx,240 pp., illustrated with a black-and-white frontispiece showing Atlas as a child holding up the celestial sphere and 24 old hand-colored folding maps/plates after G. Dellisle. Rare Brussels pocket atlas, based on the 5th Amsterdam edition published by B. Vlam in the same year (1780). Includes B. Vlam's bookseller's list at the end. One map has a repaired (taped) tear, and some maps have frayed edges. Bound in a leather cover with various damages. The book is complete, and the maps remain visually attractive. Text in French / Français. See pictures.
La Technique des Affaires (Méthodes Françaises et Étrangères). [ 9 volumes ]. — Chambonnaud, L. 3 Fotos

La Technique des Affaires (Méthodes Françaises et Étrangères). [ 9 volumes ].

Chambonnaud, L.
H. Dunod et E. Pinat · Paris · 1919-1922
9 vols. Cloth hardcovers. (4),iv,296 pp., iv,360 pp., iv,574 pp., iv,334 pp., iv,348 pp., iv,282 pp. ii,548 pp., (4),iv,360 pp. & ii,396 pp., some plates and illustrations in several volumes; 22.5x16 cm. Text in French / Français. - (small signs of use to bindings, 1 or 2 pages slightly damaged at edges, paper browned) Although very good set, see picture.
Written in French, this nine-volume series provides a detailed examination of various aspects of business techniques and methodologies in the post-war era. The titles of the volumes are as follows: 1. Les Affaires Nouvelles, 2. Les Affaires et la Méthode Scientifique, 3. Les Affaires et le Personnel, 4. Les Affaires et l?Art de les Traiter, 5. Les Affaires par Correspondance, 6. Les Affaires et l?Imprimé, 7. Les Affaires et l?Annonce, 8. Les Affaires et l?Affiche, 9. Les Affaires et leur Lancement. The series addresses practical challenges in business, covering advertising, management, personnel, scientific methods, and correspondence, offering actionable solutions tailored to the post-war economic context.
Kulturgeschichte der Neuzeit: Die Krisis der europäischen Seele von der schwarzen Pest bis zum ersten Weltkrieg. [ 3 volumes ]. — Friedell, Egon.

Kulturgeschichte der Neuzeit: Die Krisis der europäischen Seele von der schwarzen Pest bis zum ersten Weltkrieg. [ 3 volumes ].

Friedell, Egon.
C.H. Beck'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung · München · 1954
3 vols. Original hardcovers, with dust-jackets. xii,424 pp., xii,546 pp. & xii,604 pp.; 22.5x15 cm. Text in German / Deutsch. - (dust-jacket volume 2 with small hole on spine, paper slightly browned/ cigarette smell) Although still very good, see picture
Written in German, this three-volume cultural history explores the intellectual, artistic, and social transformations of Europe from the Black Plague to the First World War. Friedell combines sharp analysis with literary flair, providing a unique perspective on European history.
Joseph Folliet (1903-1972) : Parcours d'un militant catholique. — Deléry, Antoine.

Joseph Folliet (1903-1972) : Parcours d'un militant catholique.

Deléry, Antoine.
Les Éditions du Cerf · Paris · 2003
Paperback. 484,(8) pp.; 23.5x14.5 cm. " Cerf Histoire Biographie " Text in French / Français. - (spine folded, edges bit thumbed) Although very good, see picture.
Written in French, this biography explores the life of Joseph Folliet (1903?1972), a prominent figure in the French Catholic Church during the 20th century. A disciple of Marc Sangnier and heir to the ideas of "Le Sillon," Folliet was an essayist, songwriter, journalist, theorist of decolonization, sociologist, Nazi resistance member, and advocate for Franco-German reconciliation. He founded the weekly "La Vie catholique" and was appointed by Paul VI as one of the few lay experts at the Second Vatican Council. This work delves into his multifaceted contributions to social Catholicism.
Augustinus. — Horn, Christoph.

Augustinus.

Horn, Christoph.
C.H. Beck · München · 2015
Paperback. 186 pp.; 19.5x12.5 cm. " C. H. Beck Paperback 531 " Text in German / Deutsch. - (spine folded) Although very good, see picture
Written in German, this book offers an in-depth exploration of Augustine of Hippo (354?430), the most significant Latin Church Father. Christoph Horn examines Augustine's extensive oeuvre, which, situated at the juncture between antiquity and the Middle Ages, uniquely shaped Western philosophy and theology. The work delves into Augustine's philosophical interpretation of Christianity, addressing concepts such as happiness, certainty, will, the political philosophy of the 'two realms,' psychological experience of time, the 'inner teacher,' the Trinity, as well as grace and original sin. Horn highlights how Augustine's thought is rooted in a philosophically mystical spirituality, seamlessly integrating Neoplatonic and Christian traditions.
Thomas von Aquin zur Einführung. — Schönberger, Rolf.

Thomas von Aquin zur Einführung.

Schönberger, Rolf.
Junius Verlag GmbH · Hamburg · 2012
Paperback. 182 pp.; 17x12 cm. Text in German / Deutsch. - Very good/ fine, see picture.
Written in German, this introduction provides a comprehensive overview of the works of Thomas Aquinas (c. 1225?1275), the preeminent theologian and philosopher of the Middle Ages. Rolf Schönberger offers readers an accessible entry point into Aquinas's extensive writings, which synthesize Augustinian thought with Aristotelian philosophy. This synthesis led to critiques from both Augustinian and Aristotelian traditions.
Why Free Will Is Real. — List, Christian.

Why Free Will Is Real.

List, Christian.
Harvard University Press · Cambridge, MA · 2019
Hardcover, with dust-jacket. viii,216 pp.; 21.5x14.5 cm. Fine condition, see picture.
Written in English, this book presents a scientifically rigorous argument affirming the existence of free will, challenging the skepticism of many scientists and philosophers. Christian List, a professor of philosophy and political science, contends that free will is a higher-level psychological phenomenon, emergent from but not reducible to physical processes, akin to ecosystems or economies.
Au coeur de l'Évangile : 'Notre Père'. — Pinckaers, Servais-Théodore.

Au coeur de l'Évangile : 'Notre Père'.

Pinckaers, Servais-Théodore.
Parole et Silence · Paris · 1999
Paperback. 116 pp.; 21x14 cm. Text in French / Français. Very good, see picture.
Written in French, this book offers a profound commentary on the "Our Father" prayer, delving into its theological and spiritual significance within the Gospel. Servais-Théodore Pinckaers, a renowned Dominican priest and moral theologian, provides insights that illuminate the depth of this central Christian prayer.
Gottfried Locher: Der 'reformierte Bischof' auf dem Prüfstand. — Hochstrasser, Josef.

Gottfried Locher: Der 'reformierte Bischof' auf dem Prüfstand.

Hochstrasser, Josef.
Zytglogge Verlag · Basel · 2014
Paperback. 168 pp.; 21x15 cm. Text in German / Deutsch. - (foot of spine bit bumped, small label/ number on half title page) Although very good, see picture.
Written in German, this book presents a series of conversations between Josef Hochstrasser and Gottfried Locher, addressing pressing contemporary issues within the Reformed Church and society. Hochstrasser, a former Roman Catholic priest who became a Reformed pastor, engages with Locher, then president of the Swiss Evangelical Reformed Church, discussing topics such as poverty, ethics, ecumenism, and the role of the church in modern society.
L'Eucharistie : Renouveler notre ferveur à la messe. — Guibert, Joël.

L'Eucharistie : Renouveler notre ferveur à la messe.

Guibert, Joël.
Artège · Perpignan · 2024
Paperback. 320 pp.; 21x13.5 cm. Text in French / Français. - Very good. See picture.
This work, written in French, explores the central role of the Eucharist in Christian life, offering insights to deepen devotion and engagement during Mass. Written by Joël Guibert, a priest from the Diocese of Nantes known for his spiritual writings and retreats.
Karel van het Reve voor beginners: een keuze uit zijn kortere stukken. — Van het Reve, Karel.

Karel van het Reve voor beginners: een keuze uit zijn kortere stukken.

Van het Reve, Karel.
Uitgeverij G.A. Van Oorschot B.V. · Amsterdam · 2015
Paperback. 208 pp.; 21x13 cm. Text in Dutch / Nederlands. As new, see picture.
Een verzameling columns en korte teksten over diverse onderwerpen, van de neus van Cleopatra tot de voordelen van de erfelijke monarchie, die de veelzijdigheid en scherpzinnigheid van Van het Reve als essayist tonen.
Theology and Sanity. 1st. edition. — Sheed, F. J.

Theology and Sanity. 1st. edition.

Sheed, F. J.
Sheed & Ward · London · 1947
Original cloth, with dust-jacket. x,346 pp.; 22.5x14.5 cm. Text in English. - (dust-jacket price-clipped and bit damaged, small label on spine, paper yellowed, stamp and some notes on title page, few brown spots/ stains) Although still (very) good, see picture.
Explores the relationship between theology and rational thought, arguing that understanding theological truths is essential for mental and spiritual well-being.
Sayings of the Fathers: With an Introduction and a Commentary. — Hertz, J.H.

Sayings of the Fathers: With an Introduction and a Commentary.

Hertz, J.H.
East and West Library · London · 1952
Original hardcover, with dust-jacket. 96 pp.; 22x14.5 cm. " Philosophia Judaica " Text in English. - (price clipped dust-jacket, dust-jacket slightly damaged, paper bit yellowed) Although very good, see picture
Provides an English translation and commentary on the "Pirkei Avot," a classic Jewish ethical text from the Mishnah, offering insights into Jewish tradition and moral philosophy.
Verità e interpretazione. — Pareyson, Luigi.

Verità e interpretazione.

Pareyson, Luigi.
Ugo Mursia Editore · Milan · 2018
Paperback. (10),256,(8) pp.; 22.5x15.5 cm. " Opere Complete Volume 15 " Amazon reprint. Very good, see picture.
This book explores the philosophical concepts of truth and interpretation, engaging with modern currents such as existentialism, Marxism, psychoanalysis, neopositivism, and the human sciences. Pareyson develops a critical and ontological view of truth, addressing its historical and multifaceted dimensions while reconnecting it to its foundational role in thought and existence.
Einführung in die Theologische Ethik: Grundlagen und Grundbegriffe. — Honecker, Martin.

Einführung in die Theologische Ethik: Grundlagen und Grundbegriffe.

Honecker, Martin.
Walter de Gruyter [Amazon reprint] · Berlin · 2002
Paperback. xxii,424,(4) pp.; 20.5x13.5 cm. Text in German / Deutsch - Fine condition, see picture.
This textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to theological ethics, covering fundamental concepts and principles. Honecker examines the relationship between theology and ethics, exploring moral decision-making processes within a Christian framework. The book addresses contemporary ethical issues, providing insights into how theological perspectives can inform moral judgments.
Synodalisierung: Eine Zerreißprobe für die katholische Weltkirche? Expertinnen und Experten aus aller Welt beziehen Stellung. — Zulehner, Paul M. / Neuner, Peter / Hennersperger, Anna.

Synodalisierung: Eine Zerreißprobe für die katholische Weltkirche? Expertinnen und Experten aus aller Welt beziehen Stellung.

Zulehner, Paul M. / Neuner, Peter / Hennersperger, Anna.
Matthias Grünewald Verlag · Ostfildern · 2022
Paperback. 462 pp.; 22x14 cm. Text in German / Deutsch. Fine condition, see picture.
This German book examines the global Catholic Church's synodal process initiated by Pope Francis in October 2021, aiming to transform the Church into a Spirit-led community. It addresses challenges such as clericalism and the slow implementation of reforms since the Second Vatican Council. Contributions from international experts discuss the potential for significant reform and the associated fears and resistance, highlighting a looming crisis. The book includes insights from Andreas Batlogg, Christian Bauer, Margit Eckholt, Anselm Grün, Karin Heller, Hans Maier, Peter Neuner, Michael Plattig, Thomas Sternberg, Paulo Suess, among others.
Le combat spirituel, clé de la paix intérieure. — Guibert, Joël.

Le combat spirituel, clé de la paix intérieure.

Guibert, Joël.
Artège · Perpignan · 2020
Paperback. 284 pp.; 21.5x14 cm. Text in French / Français - Fine condition, see picture.
This French book explores the concept of spiritual combat as essential to achieving inner peace. Drawing on the wisdom of the Church, Guibert emphasizes that overcoming sin and inertia requires daily effort and vigilance. He provides practical guidance for personal growth and spiritual development, encouraging readers to confront internal challenges and strive for genuine love and peace of heart.
La personne de Jésus et ses témoins. Préface de Jean Daniélou. — Grandmaison, Léonce de.

La personne de Jésus et ses témoins. Préface de Jean Daniélou.

Grandmaison, Léonce de.
Beauchesne · Paris · 1995
Paperback. 264 pp.; 19x14 cm. " Verbum Salutis collection annexe 2 " Text in French / Français. - Very good. See picture.
This French work examines the person of Jesus Christ and the testimonies about Him, exploring His identity and significance in Christian theology. Grandmaison delves into the historical and spiritual aspects of Jesus's life, offering insights into His teachings and the impact on His followers. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the witnesses to Jesus's life and their contributions to understanding His role in salvation history.
La vie intérieure de l'apôtre. — Grandmaison, Léonce de.

La vie intérieure de l'apôtre.

Grandmaison, Léonce de.
Beauchesne · Paris · (1997) reprint 1964 edition
Paperback. 178 pp.; 17.5x11 cm. Text in French / Français. - Very good. See picture.
French book with spiritual instructions and reflections by Léonce de Grandmaison, focusing on the inner life and spiritual formation of the apostle. It emphasizes the importance of personal sanctification and intimate relationship with Christ as the foundation for effective apostolic work. The book addresses themes such as the purification of the apostolic instrument and the role of the Holy Spirit in building the Kingdom.
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