1. Andry, Charles-Louis-Francois / Thouret, Michel-Augustin.

Beobachtungen und Untersuchungen über den Gebrauch des Magnets in der Arzneykunst. Mit zwo Kupfertafeln. Aus dem Französischen übersetzt.

Erste deutsche Ausgabe. Leipzig, bey Weidmanns Erben und Reich, 1785. Oktav. (4), 292 Seiten plus zwei Falttafeln im Anhang. Hardcover / Moderner, wunderbarer Kalbslederband (Halbleder) mit marmoriertem Deckelbezug und Titelschild. Lederverstaerkte Kanten. Diese sehr seltene Originalausgabe wurde aufwendig neu gebunden. Das originale Exlibris des Vorbesitzers “Bernard Axelrod” und das Bookshop Exlibris des Antiquariats in dem der Band erworben wurde (″Occult Books” – Samuel Weiser – New York), wurden wieder in den vorderen Einbanddeckel integriert.

2. Dymond, Jonathan.

An Enquiry into the Accordancy of War with the Principles of Christianity and an Examination of the Philosophical Reasoning by which it is Defended: with Observations on some of the Causes of War, and on Some of its Effects. Contempt prior to examination, however comfortable to the mind which entertains it, or however natural to great parts, is extremely dangerous; and more apt than almost any other disposition, to produce erroneous judgments both of persons and opinions.

Third Edition. London, Longman, Hurst & Co., 1824. 19.5cm x 11.5cm. xii, 227 (3) pages. Original Hardcover (blue publisher’s boards with spinelabel). Spinlabel and boards a little rubbed. Overall very good condition with only minor signs of wear. Very scarce. One of few 19th century writings on pacifism.

3. Hole, Dean Samuel Reynolds / [Mudie, Charles Edward / Bookbinder London]

The Memories of Dean Hole.

Fifth Edition. London, Edward Arnold, 1893. Octavo. Frontispiece, XII, 377 pages with 9 illustrations (including frontispiece). Hardcover / Original quarter red morocco with gilt lettering and ornament to spine. Stunning binding with marbled paper-covered-boards and marbled edges, endpapers and pastedowns. Special Binding “Bound by Modie” / Boobindery of Modie’s in London. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear. Marbled endpapers uniform with marbled edges and paper-covered-boards. With blind-stamped name: “Fort Robert – Ballineen – Co. Cork”.