{"title":"Foreign Language Books \u0026 Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003eBooks or papers published in a foreign language such as French, Latin, Italian, and more. Many being of an antique nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wolfgang-von-goethes-fable-1846","title":"Wolfgang von Goethe's Fable, 1846","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large antique folio edition of \"Reineke Fuchs\" by Wolfgang von Goethe. German language. Heavily illustrated. Copyright 1846. The book contains many detailed black and white illustrations throughout.The cover is marbled with a red leather wrapped backstrip, ribbing and gilt decoration. The cover corners are leather wrapped. There is a large water spot near the upper left cover corner. There is some light rubbing and discoloration on the cover marbling. The cover and backstrip connection leather as well as the backstrip leather is rubbed. The endpapers when opened are brightly marbled like the cover and good without stickers. There is a clip in the leather at the back cover \/ backstrip connection and on the lower left corner. There is very heavy large foxing from the blank pre-title pages through the title page. The dark medium to large foxing spots continue throughout the book. The outer edge of the pages are gilded. Size: 13.5 x 11 x 1.5\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerman Translation: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cpre aria-label=\"Translated text: Eine große antike Folio-Ausgabe von „Reineke Fuchs“ von Wolfgang von Goethe. Deutschsprachig. Reich illustriert. Copyright 1846. Das Buch enthält zahlreiche detaillierte Schwarz-Weiß-Illustrationen. Der Einband ist marmoriert mit einem rot lederumwickelten Rückenstreifen, Rippen und Goldverzierungen. Die Ecken des Einbands sind ebenfalls lederumwickelt. In der Nähe der oberen linken Ecke befindet sich ein großer Wasserfleck. Die Marmorierung des Einbands weist leichte Abnutzung und Verfärbungen auf. Das Verbindungsleder zwischen Einband und Rückenstreifen sowie das Leder des Rückenstreifens sind berieben. Die geöffneten Vorsatzblätter sind wie der Einband hell marmoriert und ohne Aufkleber gut erhalten. An der Verbindung zwischen Rücken und Rückenstreifen sowie in der unteren linken Ecke befindet sich eine Klammer im Leder. Die leeren Vortitelseiten weisen sehr starke, große Stockflecken auf. Die dunklen, mittleren bis großen Stockflecken ziehen sich durch das gesamte Buch. Die Außenkanten der Seiten sind vergoldet. Größe: 34,4 x 28,9 x 3,8 cm.\" dir=\"ltr\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjXmvfVvKONAxVpGtAFHXxcKCEQ3ewLegQIChAU\" style=\"text-align: left;\" id=\"tw-target-text\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"de\" class=\"Y2IQFc\"\u003eEine große antike Folio-Ausgabe von „Reineke Fuchs“ von \u003cbr\u003eWolfgang von Goethe. Deutschsprachig. Reich illustriert.\u003cbr\u003e Copyright 1846. Das Buch enthält zahlreiche detaillierte \u003cbr\u003eSchwarz-Weiß-Illustrationen. Der Einband ist marmoriert \u003cbr\u003emit einem rot lederumwickelten Rückenstreifen, \u003cbr\u003eRippen und Goldverzierungen. Die Ecken des Einbands sind \u003cbr\u003eebenfalls lederumwickelt. In der Nähe der oberen linken \u003cbr\u003eEcke befindet sich ein großer Wasserfleck. Die Marmorierung \u003cbr\u003edes Einbands weist leichte Abnutzung und Verfärbungen auf. \u003cbr\u003eDas Verbindungsleder zwischen Einband und Rückenstreifen \u003cbr\u003esowie das Leder des Rückenstreifens sind berieben. Die \u003cbr\u003egeöffneten Vorsatzblätter sind wie der Einband hell \u003cbr\u003emarmoriert und ohne Aufkleber gut erhalten. An der \u003cbr\u003eVerbindung zwischen Rücken und Rückenstreifen sowie in der \u003cbr\u003eunteren linken Ecke befindet sich eine Klammer im Leder. \u003cbr\u003eDie leeren Vortitelseiten weisen sehr starke, große Stockflecken auf. \u003cbr\u003eDie dunklen, mittleren bis großen Stockflecken ziehen sich \u003cbr\u003edurch das gesamte Buch. Die Außenkanten der Seiten sind vergoldet. \u003cbr\u003eGröße: 34,4 x 28,9 x 3,8 cm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrench Translation: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"fr\" class=\"Y2IQFc\"\u003eGrande édition in-folio ancienne de \u003cbr\u003e« Reineke Fuchs » de Wolfgang von Goethe. En allemand. \u003cbr\u003eAbondamment illustré. Copyright 1846. Ce livre contient \u003cbr\u003ede nombreuses illustrations détaillées en noir et blanc. \u003cbr\u003eLa couverture est marbrée, avec un dos gainé de cuir rouge, \u003cbr\u003edes côtes et une décoration dorée. Les coins sont gainés \u003cbr\u003ede cuir. Une grande tache d'eau est présente près du \u003cbr\u003ecoin supérieur gauche. Les marbrures de la couverture \u003cbr\u003eprésentent de légers frottements et une décoloration. \u003cbr\u003eLe cuir de liaison entre la couverture et le dos, \u003cbr\u003eainsi que le cuir du dos, sont frottés. Les pages de \u003cbr\u003egarde, une fois ouvertes, sont vivement marbrées comme \u003cbr\u003ela couverture et en bon état sans autocollants. \u003cbr\u003eUne agrafe est présente dans le cuir à la jonction entre \u003cbr\u003ele dos et le dos, ainsi que dans le coin inférieur gauche. \u003cbr\u003eDe très fortes rousseurs, allant des pages blanches de \u003cbr\u003epré-titre à la page de titre, sont présentes. \u003cbr\u003eLes rousseurs foncées, moyennes à grandes, persistent sur \u003cbr\u003etout le livre. La tranche extérieure des pages est dorée. \u003cbr\u003eDimensions : 34,3 x 28 x 3,8 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e","brand":"Des Moines Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47041565294816,"sku":"3000-2","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/3985\/3280\/files\/CoverImage_1371d19b-d231-413c-b950-e773dff97006.jpg?v=1740088607"},{"product_id":"gonzalve-de-cordoue-french-cartonnage-book","title":"Gonzalve de Cordoue, French Cartonnage Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eGonzalve de Cordoue, ou Grenade Reconquise by Florian. {Title: Gonzalve of Cordoba or Reconquered Brenade}. Volume 2. Copyright 1836. Published by Chez L'Editeur, rue des Saint Peres, Paris. French language. The cover is white on board with blue bursts and gold lines than are darkened. There is a dark area on the back cover and backstrip upper connection where the cover paper is chipped, showing the dark under-board. The endpapers are light blue. The frontispiece has a black and white illustration. There is a crease on the lower left corner of the title page. The pages are mostly soft and white. There is are small brown soil spots in the margin on page 100-101. There are occasional small foxing spots and creases on occasional corners. Size: 5.5 x 3.75\", 263 pages. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BB Antiques \u0026 Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47041630634208,"sku":"1730-3","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/3985\/3280\/files\/699215AB-3281-4894-95AA-5617D56FB940.png?v=1753101981"},{"product_id":"arithmetique-librairie-armand-colin-france","title":"Arithmetique, Librairie Armand Colin, France","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eA vintage French \"Arithmetique\" book with a bright blue decorative cover. \"Cours Moyen Certificat a Etudes\" by Maurice Royer and Planel Court. Published by Librairie Armand Colin, Paris. Copyright 1934. \"Calcul Mental, Systeme Metrique, Geometrie Dessin, Travail Manuel\". {\"Average Course Certificate of Studies. Mental Calculation, Metric System, Geometry Drawing, Manual Work}. The cover is hard board with navy blue decorative patterns and a fruit bowl. There is a dark ink mark on the upper cover. There is light soiling on the upper cover and over the title. The backstrip is bright royal blue with a vintage paper label. There are scrapes in the lower backstrip cloth. The book leans forward slightly. The back cover is good. The interior pages are soft and heavily tanned. The pages are clean and intact. The chapters have decorative headers. Size: 7.15 x 4.65\", 650 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Des Moines Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47100859810016,"sku":"875WEB","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/3985\/3280\/files\/cover_45dcd4a5-4f34-4a50-9b0d-b96d009ecc22.jpg?v=1753127990"},{"product_id":"the-geuzen-patriotic-1785-dutch-language","title":"The Geuzen- Patriotic, 1785, Dutch language","description":"\u003cp\u003eDe Geuzen, Vaderlandsch Dictstuk {Title: The Geuzen, Patriotic}. Volumes 1 \u0026amp; 2. Copyright 1785. Dutch language. The covers are somewhat hard bound with a matte pink speckled cover with orange undertones. The upper edge of the cover on volume 2 is sun-faded. There are original paper labels on the backstrip. The cover is cracked at the lower backstrip corner (~1 inch). The back covers match the front covers. The book opens to the title page which is ornately illustrated. The interior pages are lightly textured with heavy type-weight throughout. The white pages are stiff and mostly white throughout. 393 + 168 pages, size: 8.75 x 5.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Des Moines Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47207730708704,"sku":"1630","price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/3985\/3280\/files\/Backstrips.jpg?v=1753129885"},{"product_id":"physique-elementaire-france","title":"Physique Elementaire, France, Elementary Physics Book","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eA decorative orange book or reference book on physics for collectors or home interiors. \"Physique Brevet Elementaire Programmes de 1920\". Published in 1932 by Librairie Hachette. French language. {Title: Physics Elementary Certificate Programs from 1920}. The cover is hard board and bright orange with a black title and lines. There is an orange paper label on the backstrip. There is soiling along the back cover and backstrip connection. There are dark ink spots on the back cover. The hinge is completely separated at the title page, making the cover feel fragile. There is light foxing on the title page and a dark ink spot on the lower right corner. The interior pages are soft, white and intact with occasional light foxing. There are many illustrations in black and white and diagrams throughout the book. There is one full page color page on the color spectrum (pictured). The tissue opposite the color illustration is torn. There is ink stain on the lower edge of the last pages from pages 311 - End. 414 pages, size: 7.75 x 5”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eFrench Translation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cpre class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" id=\"tw-target-text\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiKmZv5gqONAxXMJBAIHXswFZEQ3ewLegQIChAU\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-label=\"Translated text: Un livre orange décoratif ou un ouvrage de référence sur la physique, destiné aux collectionneurs ou à la décoration intérieure. « Physique Brevet Élémentaire Programmes de 1920 ». Publié en 1932 par la Librairie Hachette. Langue française. {Titre : Physics Elementary Certificate Programs from 1920}. La couverture est en carton rigide orange vif avec un titre et des lignes noirs. Une étiquette en papier orange est présente sur le dos. Des salissures sont présentes le long du dos et de la connexion du dos. Des taches d'encre foncées sont présentes sur le dos. La charnière est complètement détachée au niveau de la page de titre, ce qui rend la couverture fragile. Une légère rousseur est présente sur la page de titre et une tache d'encre foncée dans le coin inférieur droit. Les pages intérieures sont souples, blanches et intactes, avec quelques légères rousseurs. L'ouvrage comporte de nombreuses illustrations en noir et blanc et des diagrammes. Une page couleur pleine page présente le spectre des couleurs (photo). Le tissu en face de l'illustration couleur est déchiré. Une tache d'encre est présente sur le bord inférieur des dernières pages, de la page 311 à la fin. 414 pages, format : 7,75 x 5 pouces\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"fr\"\u003eUn livre orange décoratif ou un ouvrage de référence sur la physique, \u003cbr\u003edestiné aux collectionneurs ou à la décoration intérieure. \u003cbr\u003e« Physique Brevet Élémentaire Programmes de 1920 ». \u003cbr\u003ePublié en 1932 par la Librairie Hachette. Langue française.  \u003cbr\u003eLa couverture est en carton rigide orange vif avec un titre \u003cbr\u003eet des lignes noirs. Une étiquette en papier orange est présente \u003cbr\u003esur le dos. Des salissures sont présentes le long du dos et de la \u003cbr\u003econnexion du dos. Des taches d'encre foncées sont présentes sur le dos. \u003cbr\u003eLa charnière est complètement détachée au niveau de la page de \u003cbr\u003etitre, ce qui rend la couverture fragile. Une légère rousseur \u003cbr\u003eest présente sur la page de titre et une tache d'encre foncée \u003cbr\u003edans le coin inférieur droit. Les pages intérieures sont souples, \u003cbr\u003eblanches et intactes, avec quelques légères rousseurs. \u003cbr\u003eL'ouvrage comporte de nombreuses illustrations en noir et blanc \u003cbr\u003eet des diagrammes. Une page couleur pleine page présente le spectre \u003cbr\u003edes couleurs (photo). Le tissu en face de l'illustration couleur \u003cbr\u003eest déchiré. Une tache d'encre est présente sur le bord inférieur \u003cbr\u003edes dernières pages, de la page 311 à la fin. 414 pages, \u003cbr\u003eformat : 7,75 x 5 pouces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e","brand":"Des Moines Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47215596699872,"sku":"875-4","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/3985\/3280\/files\/WebsiteCoverImage_d8f31ced-7175-4349-809a-3cd9c8c04fbc.jpg?v=1743781871"},{"product_id":"vintage-french-composition-notebook","title":"Vintage French Composition Notebook","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage French school composition notebook with lined paper and handwriting throughout except the first page. The cover is a matte pink with a stamp and writing on the front that says Volume 5. The pen used appears purple in color. 8.75”. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Des Moines Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47680458031328,"sku":"850","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/3985\/3280\/files\/French_Composition_Notebook.png?v=1767400846"},{"product_id":"vintage-french-composition-notebook-1","title":"Vintage French Composition Notebook","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage French school composition notebook with lined paper. Several pages in the back are blank. The cover is a matte pink with a stamp and writing on the front that says Volume 1. There is foxing spots on the cover. The pen used appears blue\/ purple in color. 8.75”. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Des Moines Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47680463700192,"sku":"850","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/3985\/3280\/files\/Vintage_French_Composition_Notebook.png?v=1767400782"},{"product_id":"vintage-french-composition-notebook-2","title":"Vintage French Composition Notebook","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage French school composition notebook with lined paper and handwriting throughout except the first page. The cover is a matte lavender purple with a stamp and writing on the front that says Volume 1. There is heavy tanning and foxing spots on the covers. The pen used appears purple in color. Size: 8.75”. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Des Moines Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47680542802144,"sku":"850","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/3985\/3280\/files\/French_school_notebook.jpg?v=1756231423"},{"product_id":"dosia-antique-french-leather-book","title":"Dosia, Antique French Leather Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eDosia book by Alice Marie Céleste Durand under the pseudonym Henry Greville, Trent Septieme Edition. Copyright 1881. Published in Paris by E. Plon et Cie, Imprimeurs Editeurs. French language. First published in 1877. This is a 19th Century love story set in Russia and is a tale of love across social classes. Quarter-leather wrapped in dark blue leather with a bright royal blue cover that is slightly darker than pictured. The decorative gilt on the backstrip is bright. there are five raised ribs on the backstrip that are bumped with underboard exposed. The cover upper corner is bumped with underboard exposed. The outer edge of the pages are dyed speckled red. There is a floral motif on the endpapers. There is heavy foxing throughout the book with some areas of very little foxing. There is heavy foxing on the title page. There are no illustrations. 294 pages, size: 7\" \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Des Moines Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47704510857440,"sku":"1620","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/3985\/3280\/files\/Dosia_Book.jpg?v=1767400653"},{"product_id":"homer-s-iliad-first-three-books-1852","title":"Homer’s Iliad, First Three Books, 1852","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first three books of Homer’s Iliad, according to ordinary text by Charles Anthon. Published in ancient greek language with explanatory notes and details after in English. Copyright 1852. Published by William Tegg and Co, London. 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Size: 7”, 284 pages. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Des Moines Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48608014729440,"sku":"850","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/3985\/3280\/files\/68E658F8-D888-4B34-B921-CB4A4DD702D3.jpg?v=1769632372"},{"product_id":"new-tales-for-young-people-by-guizot-1851","title":"New Tales for Young People by Guizot, 1851, French","description":"\u003cp\u003eNouveaux Contes a l’usage de la Jeunesse by Guizot. French language. French cartonnage style book published by Didier. Copyright 1851. The lower cover corner is bumped. There is moderate to heavy foxing on the pages throughout. Illustrated in black and white. 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