18th-Century Books
The "18th-Century Books" Antique Collection presents a distinguished selection of rare volumes that capture the Enlightenment's intellectual and cultural advancements. This collection highlights significant works in literature, philosophy, and science, offering a glimpse into the transformative ideas of the 1700s.
1756 Rare French Latin Book - Office of Holy Week, Office de la Semaine Sainte
Title: L’Office de la Semaine Sainte en Latin et en François, à l’usage du diocèse de Rouen.Publisher: Rouen, Chez Pierre Seyer, Imprimeur de Monse...
View full details1783 Rare Italian 4 Vol Set Pocket Edition - Orlando Furioso by Lodovico Ariosto
A charming 18th-century pocket edition of Ariosto’s masterpiece, beautifully bound and complete in four elegant volumes. Author: Lodovico Ariosto.T...
View full details1772 Rare Oxford Edition - Fingal, A Poem by Ossian Translated by Macpherson
Author: Ossian (attributed). Translated from the Original Galic by James Macpherson.Title: Fingal, A Poem in Six Books, by Ossian: Translated from ...
View full details1781 Scarce French early Fairy Tales ~ Griselidis, Peau d’Ane and Contes by Perrault.
Author: Charles Perrault.Title: Griselidis, Peau d’Ane et Les Souhaits Ridicules. Contes. Par Perrault, de l'Académie Françoise. Nouvelle Edition.P...
View full details1776 First Book printed in Montreal - Mesplet Reglement de la Confrerie de l'Adoration Perpetuelle du S Sacrement et de la Bonne Mort.
A landmark of Canadian printing history — among the very first books printed in Montreal, produced by Fleury Mesplet in 1776 at the very dawn of ...
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