Search Results: Authors starting with M from MFLIBRA Antique Books

Author: Rainer Maria Rilke.Title: Canto d'amore e di morte del Cornet Christoph Rilke.Publisher: Firenze, Giulio Giannini & Figlio Editori, 1943. Limited edition of 500 copies, this one being the #55.Language: Text in ItalianSize: 7" X 5".Pages: 43 pages.Binding: Attractive, rare, and very good vellum binding finely bound and illuminated by the Giannini Family (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown, small tear to the upper outer edge of front cover - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. A very beautiful example of Giannini's hand-painted vellum binding.Content: Very good, near fine content (bright, tight and clean - as shown).Illustrations: Including nice small vignettes throughout.
Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies in this beautiful Giannini binding).
The book: "Canto d'amore e di morte del Cornet Christoph Rilke" by Rainer Maria Rilke is an Italian edition of the poet's renowned "The Love and Death of Cornet Christopher Rilke," a lyric narrative… Read More

Author: Michel de Nostredame, dit Nostradamus.Title: Les Prophéties de M. Michel Nostradamus, Dont il y en a trois cens qui n'ont jamais esté imprimées, Trouvées en une Bibliotecque laissée par l'Autheur. Nouvelle edition, D'après un exemplaire trouvé dans la bibliothèque du célèbre Pascal.Language: Text in French. Publisher : Clermont-Ferrand and Riom, Beauvert et Rousset Libraires, Landriot Imprimeur, 1792. First thus.Size: 8.5" X 6".Pages: 119 pagesBinding: Good to very good half-calf leather binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.Content: Very good content (tight, name of a previous owner on the back of the title page - as shown, armorial of a previous owner on the first endpaper -as shown, notes from a previous owner on the last endpaper - as shown, light foxing and staining - as shown).Illustrations: Illustrated with a frontispiece representing the beheading of King Charles I of England with the great fire of London… Read More

Author: John Milton.Title: Paradise lost. A poem, in twelve books: written by John Milton. With an account of the author's life. A new edition, carefully corrected.Publisher: London, printed for the Company, 1730.Language: Text in EnglishSize: 6.5" X 4".Pages:xx-300 pages + Index.Binding: Attractive and very good contemporary full vellum binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. A beautiful binding!Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, some light foxing and staining - as shown).
The book: This 1730 edition of "Paradise Lost" by John Milton is a notable release of the epic poem, presenting all twelve books in a carefully corrected format. This edition also includes an account of Milton's life, offering readers additional context about the author's experiences and influences. "Paradise Lost" is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of English literature and a seminal work in poetic drama. Its narrative and themes… Read More

Author: Muriel A.C. Press, translator.Title: Laxdaela Saga Translated from the Icelandic.Publisher: London, J.M. Dent & Co., 1899. First English Edition.Language: Text in EnglishSize: 6 "X 4 ".Pages : viii-276 pages.Binding: Very good, near fine, original full blue cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a removable protective mylar cover. Upper edge giltContent: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, toning to endpapers - as shown, name of a previous owner on the first endpaper - as shown).Illustrations: Complete with the nice folding map of the District of Laxdale Saga.
Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other first English editions available for sale worldwide).
The book: "Laxdaela Saga" is a seminal work of Icelandic literature, originating in the 13th century and renowned for its depth and complexity. This 1899 first English edition, translated by Muriel A.C. Press, makes this classic saga accessible to an English-speaking audience. The saga tells the story of… Read More