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Photo [HORLAVILLE, Gaston]. 

[HORLAVILLE, Gaston]. 

Diplôme de Bachelier ès Sciences. 

Paris, [Ministère de l'instruction publique], 1888.
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50 €

Bachelor of Science degree awarded to Gaston Horlaville. The diploma bears the handwritten signatures of Gaston Horlaville, the Rector of the Academy of Caen, the head of the office of the director of higher education and that of the minister of public education: Léopold Faye who was not minister of the third republic only for a few months.

Photo LAMARCK, Jean Baptiste de. 

LAMARCK, Jean Baptiste de. 

Systême des animaux sans vertèbres, ou tableau général des classes, des ordres et des genres de ces animaux. 

Paris, Deterville, 1801.
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4000 €

First edition.
One of the very first formulations of the concept of evolution of species (transformism), before Darwin's, and presenting as the cause of evolution (Lamarckism) the heredity of acquired characteristics.

It will take more than 50 years for Darwin's work on environmental selection pressure to contradict Lamarck's Speech.

However, we owe Lamarck the introduction in this book of the distinction between Vertebrate and Invertebrate animals, a distinction that we still use in current taxonomy.

Photo PASCAL, Blaise. 

PASCAL, Blaise. 

Oeuvres de Blaise Pascal. 

La Haye [Paris], Detune, 1779.
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1500 €

First and only old collective edition,
Published by Bossut, this edition is illustrated with a portrait and 14 plates.
Among the unpublished there are many "pensée", writings on Grace, the Treaty of vacuum and and extensive correspondence.
Volumes IV and V contain the scientific works.
We found the second printing of the describing of invention of the computing machine of Descartes (TIV, pages 7-30). The first edition, certainly printed by the author, is unobtainable (only two copies known).
Also of interest here is the reprint of Pascal's 1654 paper introducing his triangle of binominal coefficients (Pascal's Triangle), included in Volume V, pages 1-54. Pascal's invention "predated the concepts of computation of the values of polynomial functions by differences.".

Photo [ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE]. 

[ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE]. 

L'Epopée, Centenaire de l'école polytechnique 1794-1894. 

Paris, Plon Nourrit, [1894].
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60 €

Collection of texts in the form of a sung opera, retracing a century of history of the Ecole Polytechnique.

Show that was undoubtedly given during the evening of Shadows for the centenary of Polytechnique.

Photo FRANKLIN, Alfred. 

FRANKLIN, Alfred. 

Recherches sur la bibliothèque de la Faculté de médecine de Paris d'après des documents entièrement inédits suivis d'une notice sur les manuscrits qui y sont conservés. 

Paris, Aubry, 1864.
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150 €

First edition.
Printed with 347 copies.

Photo D'ALEMBERT, Jean Le Rond. 

D'ALEMBERT, Jean Le Rond. 

Eloges lus dans les séances publiques de l'Académie Françoise. 

Paris, Panckoucke, Moutard, 1779.
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100 €

First edition.
Collection of praise that D'Alembert, then perpetual secretary of the French Academy, made of his predecessors.

Photo FLOURENS, Pierre. 

FLOURENS, Pierre. 

Recueil des éloges historiques lus dans les séances publiques de l'académie des siences. 

Paris, Garnier frères, 1856-1862.
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120 €

First edition.

"The lives of scientists are a large part of the history of the human mind; it is the express history of its discoveries, of its inventions, of its sublime and creative ideas. Who knows this spectacle, and follow it carefully, he soon finds him one of the greatest. We see the human spirit moving forward, and we see the precious men to whom it owes its progress "(extract from the preface to Volume III).

Photo LUCAS DE PESLOÜAN, Charles. 

LUCAS DE PESLOÜAN, Charles. 

N.H Abel. Sa vie et son œuvre. 

Paris, Gauthiers Villars, 1906.
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Niels Henrik Abel (1802-1829) is a Norwegian mathematician. Like Galois at the same time, he died young but left a considerable body of work.
"He is known for his work in mathematical analysis on the semiconvergence of numerical series, sequences and series of functions, on the convergence criteria of generalized integral and on the notion of elliptic integral; in algebra, on the resolution of equations . " (Accromath).

Photo MONTUCLA, Jean Etienne. 

MONTUCLA, Jean Etienne. 

Histoire des Mathématiques, dans laquelle on rend compte de leur progrès depuis leur origine jusqu'à nos jours; où l'on expose le tableau et le développement des principales découvertes dans toutes les parties des Mathématiques, les contestations qui se sont élevées entre les Mathématiciens, et les principaux traits de la vie des plus célèbres. 

Paris, Henri Agasse, 1799-1802.
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1500 €

Most complete edition in 4 volumes.
The first edition was published in 2 volumes, Montucla was to complete it with a third but died before its publication. It is Jérôme De La Lande who will finally publish the last two volumes according to Montucla's notes.
A reference on the history of mathematics.

Photo DIDEROT & D'ALEMBERT. 

DIDEROT & D'ALEMBERT. 

Recueil de planches sur les Sciences, les arts libéraux et les arts méchnaniques avec leur explication. 

Parme, Franco Maria Ricci, 1970.
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120 €

Very nice facsimile edition of the Encyclopédie de Diderot and D'Alembert given by the Italian publisher Franco Maria Ricci. The print was made on a very good quality laid paper.
Here is the second volume of the second issue of the collection of plates from the 1763 edition at Briasson, comprising 203 plates announced.
The Facsimile is preceded by an opinion from the editor and an introduction by Roland Barthes (these two texts in Italian).

Photo [SCIENCES]. 

[SCIENCES]. 

Documents de travail d'un société des sciences de Marseille. 

Marseille, s.n., 1740.
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450 €

Interesting set of working documents of a Scienfitic Society from Marseille in the 18th century.
At the beginning of the eighteenth century two projects of a foundation of a Marseille Academy clashed, the first wanted to devote himself solely to Sciences, the second on the model of the French Academy, wanted to focus on Letters. It is the second project supported by the governor of Provence which won the support of Louis XV and the Academy of Belles-Lettres de Marseille was founded in 1726. It was only in a second time, in 1766, that it will open up to Sciences and the Arts.
We imagine the dismay of Marseilles scientists during the interval, and it is probably this frustration which is at the origin of the creation of the Société des Sciences de Marseille of which we present some documents here.
Lot consisting of 6 pieces:
- 3 transcripts of speeches, one of which addresses the question of the rules of the "Academy" which excluded the religious. It offers openness to abbots and monks, those with interest libraries, but seeking a solution that avoids animosities between the different orders.
- Speech by the perpetual secretary summarizing the work of the Academy during the period 1739-1740.
- Work report: Geometry of Mr Gérard, Mechanics of Mr De Pontis.
- Bundle of 10 tickets, "Tasks of the Academicians for 1741": Each academician offers on a small autograph ticket signed the scientific work they undertake to address during the year 1741. We find the names of Ganteaume, De Pontis , Pelissery, Gérard, Saint-Jacques, Roussin.

Photo [POLYTECHNIQUE]. 

[POLYTECHNIQUE]. 

Séance des Ombres des Vieux Antiques. 

Paris, A. Eymeoud, 1902.
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250 €

Songbook for the Ombres a Polytechnique evening in 1902

"Les Ombres" is a traditional performance by the École Polytechnique, the first edition of which was given in 1818. It involved the projection of satirical chineese shadows onto scenes from the life of the school and its teachers. Each projection was accompanied by a song, most often irreverent, written and sung by the students.

The Parisian group of the École Polytechnique was created in 1895 but still remains in activity today under the acronym GPX, it aims to "maintain and strengthen the bonds of camaraderie between the members of the polytechnic community. that organizing most of its events in the Paris region, the GPX welcomes all polytechnicians, regardless of their place of residence, as well as members of their family and close friends. " (site of the AX).


We join :
The Program for the Spring meeting (May 14, 1902) of the Parisian Group of the École Polytechnique, of which the Séance des Ombres des Vieux Antiques was only the 6th part - booklet (200x125 mm), 4 pages. Adorned with a Charles Pillet medallion.

Photo [POLYTECHNIQUE]. 

[POLYTECHNIQUE]. 

Chansons des Ombres. 

s.l., s.n., 1898.
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Songbook for the Ombres a Polytechnique evening in 1898

"Les Ombres" is a traditional performance by the École Polytechnique, the first edition of which was given in 1818. It involved the projection of satirical chineese shadows onto scenes from the life of the school and its teachers. Each projection was accompanied by a song, most often irreverent, written and sung by the students.
Uncommon document, witness to the traditions and jargon of this prestigious school.

Photo [ALBUM 14-18]. 

[ALBUM 14-18]. 

Souvenirs des chars de l'Artillerie Spéciale. 

s.l., s.n., [v.1918].
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950 €

Album created by Jacques Duboin, volunteered during the First World War, in 1917 he was appointed chief of maintenance service for the Special Artillery (then in the 81st Heavy Artillery Regiment, then in the general staff of the 500th 'Special Artillery). He is therefore a privileged witness to the deployment of the first French tanks which were part of these regiments.
Of the 75 photos in the album, we note in particular:
- 26 photos of tank maneuvers where we can recognize the Saint-Chamond and Schneider CA1 models as well as the wreckage of a Renault tank which exploded on a minefield.
- Various photos of medal ceremonies and review of the troops.
- 3 photos of the Hungarian prison camps in Ligny en Barrois.
- 4 cyanotypes of a diorama representing tanks.

Snapshots probably taken near the end of the conflict.

Photo [Société philomathique]. 

[Société philomathique]. 

Bulletin des sciences n°1 à 16. 

Paris, Du Pont, 1797 à 1798.
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450 €

The Philomatic Society is a scholarly society dedicated to the publication and dissemination of scientific articles. A sort of antechamber of the Academy of Sciences she took over during the revolutionary period when the Academies were closed.
The Bulletin of Sciences is the second bulletin published by the philomatic society after the end of the Bulletin of the Philomathitic Society.
There are many items from Cuvier, Geoffroy, Lacpèce, Laplace.

Photo FLOURENS, Pierre. 

FLOURENS, Pierre. 

G. Cuvier - Éloges historiques. 

Paris, Paul Ducrocq, [v. 1870].
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35 €

Book containing praises of Cuvier, Daubenton, Priestley, Adanson, Fourcroy, Cavendish, Pallas, Parmentier and Rumford, Haüy, Bertholet and Davy.

Photo DAREMBERG, Charles. 

DAREMBERG, Charles. 

La médecine - histoire et doctrines. 

Paris, Didier et Cie - J.-B. Baillière, 1865.
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30 €

Second edition.

Photo CZYNSKI, Jean. 

CZYNSKI, Jean. 

Kopernik et ses travaux. 

Paris, Jules Renouard et Cie, 1847.
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250 €

First edition.

This book deals with the researches and life of the famous Polish astronomer, Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543), who was at the origin of the theory of heliocentrism (the Earth revolves around the Sun and not the opposite).

The author, Jean Czynski (1801-1867) was a Polish lawyer, writer, political essayist, independence activist, utopian socialist and radical democrat and a strong supporter of Polish culture.

Photo HARRIS, Charles R. S. 

HARRIS, Charles R. S. 

The heart and vascular system in ancient Greek medicine from Alcmaeon to Galen. 

Oxford, Clarendon press, 2001.
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25 €
Photo SHEPHERD, Gordon M. 

SHEPHERD, Gordon M. 

Foundations of the neuron doctrine. 

New York-Oxford, Oxford University Press, 1991.
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50 €

First edition.

Photo GEISON, Gerald L. 

GEISON, Gerald L. 

Michael Foster and the Cambridge School Of Physiology - The scientific enterprise in late victorian society. 

Princeton, Princeton University Press, 1978.
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20 €

A book that highlights the English physiologist Sir Michael Foster (1836-1907) and his work.

Photo GUYENOT, Emile. 

GUYENOT, Emile. 

Les sciences de la vie aux XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles - L'Idée d'Evolution. 

Paris, Albin Michel, 1957.
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30 €

Book by Émile Guyénot (1885-1963, French biologist) which deals with progress in the knowledge and classification of living beings, Anatomy, physiology and biology of organisms, the problem of generation and transformation.

Photo LE CLERC, Daniel. 

LE CLERC, Daniel. 

Histoire de la médecine. 

La Haye, Isaac van der Kloot, 1729.
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480 €

Important book for the History of Medecine, at the 18th century, by Daniel Le Clerc (1652-1728), who is known as a pioneer in this field.

Photo FREIND, John. 

FREIND, John. 

Histoire de la médecine depuis Galien, jusqu'au commencement du seizième siècle. 

Leyde, Jean Arn. Langerak, 1727.
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First edition in French.
Very good copy.

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REVUE NEUROLOGIQUE. 

Lot de 13 numéros de la Revue Neurologique. 

Paris, Masson, 1856-2004.
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45 €

- Revue Neurologique, tome 94, n°1, janvier 1956.
- Revue Neurologique, tome 104, n°5, mai 1961.
- Revue Neurologique, tome 106, n°5, mai 1962.
- Revue Neurologique, tome 121, n°2, août 1969.
- Revue Neurologique, tome 122, n°2, février 1970.
- Revue Neurologique, tome 131, n°12, décembre 1975.
- Revue Neurologique, tome 132, n°8, décembre 1976.
- Revue Neurologique, volume 139, n°5, 1983.
- Revue Neurologique, volume 140, n°12, 1984.
- Revue Neurologique, volume 142, n°3, 1986.
- Revue Neurologique, volume 144, n°4, 1988.
- Revue Neurologique, volume 148, n°4, 1992.
- Revue Neurologique, tome160, n°1, 2004.

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ASSOCIATION FRANCAISE POUR L'AVANCEMENT DES SCIENCES. 

L'intermédiaire de l'AFAS. 

Paris, Au secrétariat de l'association, 1896-1897-1898-1899.
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90 €

First édition, four years, all published

"L'intermédiaire de l'AFAS" is the journal published between 1896 and 1899 by "l'Association française pour l'avancement des sciences".
It is based on the publication of questions and answers written by the members of the association.
All areas of science are discussed except mathematics.

Photo HOMMAGE ANDRE NEYRAUD. 

HOMMAGE ANDRE NEYRAUD. 

André Neyraud - Interne en médecine 1888-1910. 

Limoges, Ducourtieux & Gout, 1910.
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50 €

First edition.

Photo RAULIN, Joseph. 

RAULIN, Joseph. 

Raulin - extraits. 

Paris, Maison Quantin, [v.1920].
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25 €

Joseph Raulin (1708-1784) was the ordinary physician of Louis XV. A part of his studies deal with mineral waters and the influence of climate on health.

This book gathers three extracts from his treatises on mineral waters.

Photo HOMMAGE || MAZARD, E. 

HOMMAGE || MAZARD, E. 

Couronnement d'une longue carrière médicale - célébration d'un cinquantenaire. 

Limoges, Chatras et Cie, 1894.
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25 €

First edition.
Presentation copy.

Photo INAUGURATION MONUMENT AUX MORTS. 

INAUGURATION MONUMENT AUX MORTS. 

Inauguration du monument élevé à la mémoire des internes et anciens internes des Hôpitaux de Paris morts pour la patrie 1914-1918. 

Paris, Arnette, 1922.
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20 €

First edition.

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