A beautiful pair of petite antique French books, published in Paris in 1778 and 1785. Each retains its wonderfully aged leather binding with remnants of delicate gilt decoration, showing more than two centuries of natural wear.
The 1778 volume, Les Spectacles de Paris, is a historical and chronological calendar of the Paris theatres, while the 1785 volume, De l’amour de Henri IV pour les lettres, explores Henri IV and his relationship with literature and the arts.
Beautifully timeworn, with worn spines, losses to the leather, foxing and other age-related wear throughout. Their small scale and richly aged bindings make them especially lovely displayed together.
France, 18th century
Dated 1778 & 1785
Approx. 3 × 5 in. each
Sold as a pair
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