Livre Ouvert Collection

Frere Jean des Entommeures or Cardinal Jean du Bellay (1492 or 1498-1560) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes
JEB4934509 Frere Jean des Entommeures or Cardinal Jean du Bellay (1492 or 1498-1560) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)

Xenophon's Cyropedia (Senofonte). Copy dedicated to Ercole d'Este (Hercules II d'Este). Dedicate scene
VEN5027485 Xenophon's Cyropedia (Senofonte). Copy dedicated to Ercole d'Este (Hercules II d'Este). Dedicate scene. Latin translation by Matteo Maria Boiardo (1440-1494)

Letters A B C D E. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " Le grand alphabet de Bebe"
DUV4210147 Letters A B C D E. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " Le grand alphabet de Bebe". Paul Bernardin, bookseller-publisher, Paris, circa 1900. Bibliotheque des Bebes

Letter O What a Storm Wind! Odette's umbrella turns around and Jean's hat flies away
DUV4207574 Letter O What a Storm Wind! Odette's umbrella turns around and Jean's hat flies away. Letter P: No one takes as much care of his doll as the charming little Paulette

Cover of "ABC. Alphabet of good advice and mistakes to avoid". Engraving Charles Ramel et Cie, editors
DUV4206546 Cover of "ABC. Alphabet of good advice and mistakes to avoid". Engraving Charles Ramel et Cie, editors, Paris, around 1919

Dress (Dress) of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603. She wears a lace ruff, plumed headdress
FLO4594680 Dress (Dress) of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603. She wears a lace ruff, plumed headdress, dress with puffed and slit sleeves, jeweled bodice, and embroidered petticoat

A woman clothed in the fashion of the English Regence (1811-1820), in a bookstore in Bath (England)
FLO4565801 A woman clothed in the fashion of the English Regence (1811-1820), in a bookstore in Bath (England), asking the bookseller to stick together pages so that her daughter could not read a

A Chinese man in a fur coat, accompanied by a child and a monk from the Potala Palace in Lhasa (Tibet-China)
FLO4634172 A Chinese man in a fur coat, accompanied by a child and a monk from the Potala Palace in Lhasa (Tibet-China). Lithography for the book

Letter N. Young girl reading. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"
DUV4210235 Letter N. Young girl reading. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet". Paul Bernardin, ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter N)

Double page; Q Rs T; Q Hardware; R Rotisseur;s Locksmith (manufactures locks); T Cooperier
DUV4211523 Double page; Q Rs T; Q Hardware; R Rotisseur;s Locksmith (manufactures locks); T Cooperier. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"

Letter L. young lazy boy sleeping instead of doing his homework. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo)
DUV4210228 Letter L. young lazy boy sleeping instead of doing his homework. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"

Letters N, O, P and Q. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " Le grand alphabet de Bebe"
DUV4210224 Letters N, O, P and Q. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " Le grand alphabet de Bebe". Paul Bernardin, bookseller-publisher, Paris, circa 1900. Bibliotheque des Bebes

Letter K. Children playing bowling and girl with a doll. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo)
DUV4210219 Letter K. Children playing bowling and girl with a doll. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"

Letter J, K, L and M. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"
DUV4210204 Letter J, K, L and M. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet". Paul Bernardin, bookseller-publisher, Paris, circa 1900. Bibliotheque des Bebes

Letter I. Young boy at school during a geography lecture. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo)
DUV4210203 Letter I. Young boy at school during a geography lecture. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"

Margaret Roper (1505-1544), daughter of Sir Thomas More, wearing a golden embroidered dress with long and wide sleeves
FLO4672229 Margaret Roper (1505-1544), daughter of Sir Thomas More, wearing a golden embroidered dress with long and wide sleeves

Geography map: double page of an Atlas showing maps and descriptive texts of the islands of Jamaica
VEN5030435 Geography map: double page of an Atlas showing maps and descriptive texts of the islands of Jamaica and Cuba in the Caribbean. Engraving of the 17th century

The author presents his work to his lord Borso d'Este (1413-1471), Duke of Este
VEN5027500 The author presents his work to his lord Borso d'Este (1413-1471), Duke of Este. Page of the manuscript of the "Book of the Savior" (Libro del salvatore) (ms)

Representation of Saint Mathieu Fresco by Daniele Crespi (1597-1630) Cupola of the Church of San Vittore al Corpo
QUA5034696 Representation of Saint Mathieu Fresco by Daniele Crespi (1597-1630) Cupola of the Church of San Vittore al Corpo, Milan

Animals exhibited and the page of Aldrovandi's book explaining the same animals
VEN5031425 Animals exhibited and the page of Aldrovandi's book explaining the same animals. Musee Ulisse Aldrovandi, office of curiosites at the Palazzo Poggi in Bologna (Bologna)

The Mass of Saint Gregoire - Mass of Saint Gregory. 15th c. Attributed to Juan de Nalda
CUL4876739 The Mass of Saint Gregoire - Mass of Saint Gregory. 15th c. Attributed to Juan de Nalda. Castilian Spanish-Flemish School. It comes from the Convent of Santa Clara (Palencia). Gothic Art

Letter Y. A mother having her lecons recited (poetry? ) has his little daughter
DUV4210325 Letter Y. A mother having her lecons recited (poetry? ) has his little daughter. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"

Duties of the child in the family: Union in the family. The father, the mother and their children
DUV4212661 Duties of the child in the family: Union in the family. The father, the mother and their children. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

Letter F. A big sister with a score. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"
DUV4210185 Letter F. A big sister with a score. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet". Paul Bernardin, bookseller-publisher, Paris, circa 1900

Letter N: Swimming in the room. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R
DUV4209436 Letter N: Swimming in the room. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop!, publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Manuscript page with miniatures of "Tabulae caelestium" (Celestial Plate)
VEN5027492 Manuscript page with miniatures of "Tabulae caelestium" (Celestial Plate), about astronomy by Professor Giovanni Bianchini (Johannes Blanchinus) (1410-1449)

Portrait of Wulstan (or Wulfstan), second arch of York from 1002-1023. A copy of an 11th century manuscript
FLO4707477 Portrait of Wulstan (or Wulfstan), second arch of York from 1002-1023. A copy of an 11th century manuscript, dressed in his ordinary dress, sitting and studying a book in his office

Greek philosopher Plato with the botanists Daniel Charles Solander (1733-1782) and Joseph Banks (1743-1820)
FLO4717931 Greek philosopher Plato with the botanists Daniel Charles Solander (1733-1782) and Joseph Banks (1743-1820) in 18th century foppish costume

Statue of St. Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556), founder of the company of Jesus, canonized in 1622
YOU4419597 Statue of St. Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556), founder of the company of Jesus, canonized in 1622, sculpture of Giuseppe Rusconi (1688-1758), made in 1728, installed in the Church of St

Letter F, G, H and I. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " Le grand alphabet de Bebe"
DUV4210181 Letter F, G, H and I. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " Le grand alphabet de Bebe". Paul Bernardin, bookseller-publisher, Paris, circa 1900. Bibliotheque des Bebes

Letter O What a Storm Wind! Odette's umbrella turns around and Jean's hat flies away
DUV4207581 Letter O What a Storm Wind! Odette's umbrella turns around and Jean's hat flies away. Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century

Letter H: It's Eight Hours and the two Schoolers are hating towards the School
DUV4207535 Letter H: It's Eight Hours and the two Schoolers are hating towards the School. Letter I: Oh! the beautiful Images! - It's the reward of wise children

Bad and good student (Young boy with a donkey hat and girl with a reward)
DUV4207387 Bad and good student (Young boy with a donkey hat and girl with a reward). Cover of the book " Usual Alphabet "

Saint John Evangelist Painting by Giuseppe Vermiglio (ca. 1585-ca. 1635) 17th century Collegio degli Oblati, Rho Italy
QUA5034867 Saint John Evangelist Painting by Giuseppe Vermiglio (ca. 1585-ca. 1635) 17th century Collegio degli Oblati, Rho Italy; (add.info)

Geography map: double page of an Atlas showing maps and descriptive texts of the islands of Hispagnola
VEN5030442 Geography map: double page of an Atlas showing maps and descriptive texts of the islands of Hispagnola (Santo Domingo and Haiti) and the small Antilles in the Caribbean Sea

Page from the manuscript "Breviarum romanum", a book for the use of Catholic priests
VEN5027496 Page from the manuscript "Breviarum romanum", a book for the use of Catholic priests, the Roman breviary was published by Pope Pius V

Outfit of King Edward VI (1537-1553), representing age 13 in 1550, wearing a velvet cape with short sleeves
FLO4672243 Outfit of King Edward VI (1537-1553), representing age 13 in 1550, wearing a velvet cape with short sleeves, on an embroidered tunic, velvet trousers and stockings

Double page: I Printer; J Gardener; J Cup Player; L Lunettier (+ text). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des
DUV4211472 Double page: I Printer; J Gardener; J Cup Player; L Lunettier (+ text). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"

Cover of the book " ABC fun". Engraving. Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages
DUV4207495 Cover of the book " ABC fun". Engraving. Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages. Dim: 24, 5x18, 5cm

Greek mythology: Euterpe, muse of music, with the instrument of his invention l'aulos (the double flute)
FLO4679764 Greek mythology: Euterpe, muse of music, with the instrument of his invention l'aulos (the double flute) - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

The Astrologer. The Astrologer in his study carefully looks at a suspended astrolabe
FLO4675564 The Astrologer. The Astrologer in his study carefully looks at a suspended astrolabe. Death holds a skull belonging to him and seems to say by derision

Woman sitting under a tree reading a book wearing a coral pink dress with neck scarf - Lithograph with stencil (stencil)
FLO4562504 Woman sitting under a tree reading a book wearing a coral pink dress with neck scarf - Lithograph with stencil (stencil) handcolour from the luxury French fashion magazine " Art

Portrait of Borso d'Este (1413-1471), Duke of Ferrara. Manuscript preserved at the Biblioteca Estense di Modena
VEN5027473 Portrait of Borso d'Este (1413-1471), Duke of Ferrara. Manuscript preserved at the Biblioteca Estense di Modena (Modena); Biblioteca Estense Universitaria, Gallerie Estensi, Modena

Statue of Francesco Guicciardini (Francois Guichardin) (1483-1540), politician, historian, philosopher
YOU4419657 Statue of Francesco Guicciardini (Francois Guichardin) (1483-1540), politician, historian, philosopher, Italian diplomat, Sculpture by Luigi Cartei (1822-1891)

Two Buddhist priests - Buddhist Priest - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979810 Two Buddhist priests - Buddhist Priest - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Two Buddhist priests - Buddhist Priest - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo)

Geography Atlas: frontispiece of "The west indian atlas or general description of west indies" by Thomas
VEN5029591 Geography Atlas: frontispiece of "The west indian atlas or general description of west indies" by Thomas Jefferys, Prince of Wales geographer, 1794

False title of the book " Alphabet". Finish printing on 15 November 1875 by Charles Unsinger for Alphonse
DUV4209782 False title of the book " Alphabet". Finish printing on 15 November 1875 by Charles Unsinger for Alphonse Lemerre, bookseller-publisher, Paris, 27-31 passage Choiseul

The puritans daughter - la fille du puritain, marche sur un chemin en lisant un livre - Extrait de Afternoon Tea
DUV4218779 The puritans daughter - la fille du puritain, marche sur un chemin en lisant un livre - Extrait de Afternoon Tea : Rhymes for children - Livre de poemes pour enfants, Frederick Warne & Co

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"Livre Ouvert: A Journey Through Time and Imagination" Step into the world of "Livre Ouvert, " a captivating book that transcends boundaries of time and space. With its false title, "Alphabet, " this enchanting piece was printed on 15 November 1875 by Charles Unsinger for Alphonse Lemerre, a renowned bookseller-publisher in Paris. Within its pages, you will find an array of intriguing stories and illustrations. One such tale is "The Puritan's Daughter - La Fille du Puritain, " where a young girl walks along a path engrossed in her reading. This extract is from "Afternoon Tea: Rhymes for Children" by Frederick Warne & Co. , a distinguished publisher based in London. Delve further into the realm of knowledge with the section on medicine, featuring an anatomy and surgical board taken from Gui de Pavia's manuscript titled "Liber notabilium Philippi septimi francorum regis. " Preserved at Chantilly's Conde Museum, this ancient text dates back to 1345. Education takes center stage as we witness two children holding hands on their way to school. The little one carries his bed while walking, while the older child tucks her notebooks under her arm. This charming scene is also extracted from "Afternoon Tea: Rhymes for Children. " Prepare yourself for unexpected twists as Death himself pours wine for Sir Peter during his ill-fated honeymoon. Meanwhile, Julia flirts with Major Henry at the window in this gripping narrative. Discover hidden talents through dance instructions found within these pages – learn how to perform both the Alemanna and capriola dances from the double-page spread of "Le Gratie d'Amore. " Uncover linguistic wonders with engravings showcasing various letters like U Unisson or U V X Y Z Unisson Veau HeXagone Yole Zig-zag, found in the delightful "Petit Alphabet Illustre.