Lot no. 2451
[WEAPONS]. Royal Almanac, year 1777. Paris, Le Breton, s.d. In-8° bound in full garnet morocco, spine ribbed and gilt with fleur-de-lys, rich gilt small-ink lace framing the covers with Antoine Lavoisier's crowned arms in the centre, light blue moire endpapers, gilt edges (Period binding). One spine and one corner missing. Fairly good condition for this copy bearing the arms of Antoine Lavoisier (1743-1794), French chemist and philosopher, which was presented at the eponymous exhibition at the Palais de la découverte in Paris in 1943-1944. The 1943 exhibition label and the engraved label of the Larcher paper merchant. Fairly good condition despite minor damage to binding Binding : Headleaf missing with headband partly detached One corner completely worn, revealing the binding boards Corners a little dulled Slight sunning of the upper board Gilding a little faded in places Inside pages: Some foxing and spotting of varying density depending on the pages. Slight oxidation of the paper
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06/18/2025
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