[WEAPONS]. Almanach royal, year 1782. Paris, d'Houry, 1786. In-12 bound in full garnet morocco, spine ribbed and gilt with fleur-de-lys irons and roulettes, gilt roulette framing the boards stamped with the royal arms of France in the centre, fleur-de-lys irons in the spandrels, gilt roulette on the edges and inside, light blue tabi endpapers, gilt edges (period binding). A charming copy despite a few brown spots and a slight wetness at the beginning of the book. Provenance: Sale Valuable books, fine bindings, autograph letters..., Sotheby's, London, 18 and 19 February 1957, n°4, Acquired at the previous sale and then by descent to the present owners. Very good condition despite minor defects to pages Binding: Small dampstain on upper board. Several gildings a little faded Insect gallery on spine Inside pages : A dampstain with partial damage to the first ff. Several foxing and spotting of varying density