Illustrations, first editions…
you can find them all at the Librairie La Perle Rare/Rare Pearl Bookshop!
My passion is rooting out antique, rare books or old documents especially for you on a wide array of subjects.
A selection of unusual objects can also be regularly found here in my physical shop in Senlis. The cosy atmosphere makes it a delight for you to browse to your heart’s content.
OUR
PRODUCTS
Old and rare books
First editions, autographed letters
Illustrated books
Old documents, maps
Signed bindings, rare books
OUR MAIN SUBJECT
CATEGORIES
Arts – Biographies – Nature, Hunting and fishing
Commercial publications – Children’s books – Gastronomy
History – Literature – Maritime – Poetry
Regional interests – Religion – Theater
Old school textbooks – Travel
You can access the general catalogue of the bookshop here
Go to the HISTORY page to consult or download the interactive catalogue on this theme
From 24th june to 19th august 2023
Exhibition: Horses – Images and pages. Works from the army artist Isabelle MAURY, antique books, engravings and items.
Books of the moment
Some of my favorites
HYLIANE (Jacques)
Lolotte en liberté.
Paris, Delagrave, [1911], 35 X 27 cm., cartonné, 28 pp. Lovely drawings from Henri AVELOT.
[TARIDE]
[Map of] France départements.
Paris, Cartes Taride, 1926, 90 X 104 cm. Clothed coloured map.
COURTILZ de SANDRAS
(Gatien de)
Mémoires de M.L.D.R. [M. le comte de Rochefort].
La Haye, Henry van Bulderen, 1689, 9 X 16 cm., bound, 448 pp.
SANTALLIER (Félix)
Sur la jetée, pilote de l’étranger dans Le Havre et ses environs
Le Havre, Théodule Cochard, [1858], 11 X 17 cm., bound, 243 pp. Engravings from Léon MOREL-FATIO, maps, …
THEY FOUND THEIR RARE PEARL
as much for books as for objects. The bookseller is very kind.
A nice discovery !!!! »
Every time I come to your shop, you’re so kind and helpful.
You have an amazing collection of books and they’re in the best condition I’ve ever seen in France.
