Rabel Jean (9 results)

Hardcover (rebound in leather). Condition: Near Fine Condition. Early Edition. Two parts bound as one dated 1586 and 1588, in modern (ca. late 19th c.) full red morocco, gilt rules, spine decorated in gilt in compartments, gilt turn ins, edges gilt; faint dulling to spine, bookplate of E. Delicourt - a lovely binding in a matching leather trimmed slipcase. Fifth Bonfons edition, first appearance of the second book with the woodcuts by Rabel. [16], 212; [4], 119, [3] leaves. 56 woodcuts of tombs in the second part. Lightly washed, faint occasional foxing, neatly trimmed when rebound. Adams C 2695, Brunet II 307, Graesse II 276, Mortimer 156 Size: Octavo (8vo). Illustrator: Jean Rabel. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: History; Antiquarian & Rare. Inventory No: 046648. Jean Rabel (illustrator).…

Print. (3 1/2 x 2 2/3 inches). Engraved portrait on laid paper. Latin text around oval vignette with caption below. Stamp on verso of Frederic R. Halsey. Image: (3 2/5 x 2 3/4 inches). Matted: (18 x 14 inches). Provenance: Frederic R. Halsey collection. One of the earliest portaits of one of the greatest figures in maritime history, Sir Francis Drake. Sir Francis Drake (c.1540-1596) was an English explorer, pirate, and politician, best known for his circumnavigation of the world in a single expedition in his galleon the Golden Hind. Drake left England with five ships in December of 1577, as is noted in the present print. He returned three years later, having challenged Spain's hegemony over the Atlantic Ocean and the New World. Drake would go on to help defeat the Spanish Armada in 1588. Drake is pictured half-length in an oval vignette, which is lettered in Latin text meaning: "Most Noble English Knight, Very Experienced in All Things Nautical and Military." Wierix captures Drake around the age of 43, with signs of age. He engraved this image after a portrait purportedly painted from life by Jean Rabel the Elder; it is said to be a credible likeness of the famed navigator. Drake is in a three-quarter view looking to his right, wearing etched armor with a sash, a lace collar over his gorget, and holding a shield on his right arm, which is decorated with two ships. The legend beneath the portrait indicates the date of Drake's circumnavigation and reads: "Hic est qui toto terrarum Orbe, duorum annor. Spatio et mensium to circumducto Angliam patriam revisit, 1577, id, Dece." [This is the one known throughout the world. He circumnavigated England and returned, 1577, December.] "Drake's voyage of 1577-80 had two purposes - to discover trading bases in the legendary "Terra Australis" and the Moluccas and to raid the west coast of South America. Sailing up the coasts of Chile, Peru, and Mexico, Drake sacked towns and plundered shipping. He reached California, which he named New Albion and claimed for England in the name of Queen Elizabeth. Returning to England, via the Pacific and Indian Oceans, Drake was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the world." [Hill] The printmaker, Hieronymus Wierix, was one of three brothers who were all engravers. Hieronymus was a child prodigy, who went to work for the legendary printer Christophe Plantin in 1570. There he learned to engrave copper, engraving his first plate for Plantin at the age of seventeen. Wierix made over 120 engravings for Plantin from 1569 to 1576. He became a master printer known for his "very delicate religious prints on a very small scale" and lived in Antwerp the remainder of his life. It is unclear if Plantin had a hand in the publication of the present print, but he did live in Antwerp until 1589 and he was a close associate of Wierix's. Wierix's portrait of Drake is the basis for later derivative images by other printmakers, including Jodocus Hondius and Crispin van de Passe. In those other prints of Drake, the image and his face are in reverse orientation, and most are inaccurate copies of copies, presenting a Drake far afield from his actual appearance. This print, from the esteemed Frederic R. Halsey print collection, with Halsey's stamp on its verso, has impeccable provenance to match its quality. Halsey was a notable book and print collector, attorney, member of the council of the Grolier Club, and trustee of the New York Public Library. His collection of prints was estimated to hold about ten thousand items, the scale and scope of which would be near to impossible to replicate. Halsey collected Americana and prints of sporting, Napoleonia, and etchings by old and modern masters. His collection was sold through Anderson Galleries in New York, November-December 1916, and its catalog remains an essential reference. Graesse V: 154. Grivel, "Au Sieur Rabel, Parangon du la 'Pourtraicture,'" in Renaissance en France, pp. 227-92. Hill, p.86. Hollstein, Dutch and Flemish Etchings, XV.709. Kraus, Drake 59. O'Donoghue, Catalog of Engraved British Portraits, O,8.88. Sabin 58995.…

Engraved portrait, oval with surrounding legend and text beneath, on laid paper (6 7/8 x 4 1/4 inches). Cut to just within platemark and inlaid into later wove paper sheet. Later ink inscription on verso reading "from Holland / 1809." Minor wear and soiling. Very good. A very early engraved portrait of Sir Francis Drake. A clean impression of the second state of this famous portrait of Sir Francis Drake at age forty-three, shortly after he returned from circumnavigating the globe, the basis for most of the later images of him. The image is taken from a portrait purportedly painted from life by Jean Rabel the Elder and is said to be a credible likeness of the famed navigator. The legend beneath the portrait indicates the dates of Drake's circumnavigation, listing Rabel as the painter and Thomas de Leu as the engraver. Thomas de Leu (1560-1612), a pupil of Rabel's, moved to Paris around 1576 and became one of the most noted portrait engravers of his time. This engraving of Drake was the basis for many later images of him, including the well-known engravings by Jodocus Hondius and Crispin van de Passe. The earliest graphic image of one of the greatest figures in maritime history. Marianne Grivel, "Au Sieur Rabel, Parangon du la 'pourtraicture'." in H. Zerner and M. Bayard's RENAISSANCE EN FRANCE (Paris, 2009), pp. 227-92 (2d state).…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1759 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. Pages: 213 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. 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: 213.…

Editions Fayard. 2002. 1 vol in-4, cartonnage éditeur + jaquette illustrée. 397 pages. Illustrations en couleurs en et hors texte Bon état - Jaquette légèrement défraichie (frottements, insolation, déchirures sans manque).

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1586 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 720 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: 720 Language: French.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Langue : Français. Environ 720 pages. Français : Réimpression à la demande. Édition originale : 1586. Ouvrage classique sur l'histoire, les antiquités et les singularités de Paris, avec des notices sur les fondations, les bâtiments, les sépultures et les épitaphes des princes, princesses et autres personnages illustres. Cette compilation, enrichie de la contribution de Jean Rabel pour la seconde partie, constitue une source importante pour l'étude de la topographie parisienne, des monuments anciens et de la mémoire funéraire de la capitale. Images du livre non contractuelles English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1586. Classic work on the history, antiquities and singularities of Paris, with notices on foundations, buildings, tombs and epitaphs of princes, princesses and other distinguished figures. This compilation, enriched by Jean Rabel's contribution to the second part, is an important source for the study of Parisian topography, ancient monuments and the funerary memory of the capital. Book images are non-contractual. Cet article est imprimé à la demande et expédié depuis l'atelier de nos partenaires d'impression le plus proche de la destination. Ces ateliers se trouvent principalement aux États-Unis, au Royaume-Uni et au Canada.…

Leather 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 lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1586. 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: : - 720, 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. 720 720.…

Leather 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 masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1627. 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: - 1127, 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. 1127 1127.…