Title: Almanach Dedie Aux Dames, 1819. Rare Miniature Almanac with Silk Designs to the Covers and Slipcase
Publisher: À Paris, De l'imprimerie de P. Didot l'ainé, imprimeur du Roi
Condition: Very Good
An extremely scarce early 19th century edition of the Almanac Dedicated to Ladies, for the year 1819. There are six engravings.
This volume has been bound in a decorated and ornate cartonnage binding of the period, with gilt decorating the edges. More significantly, the volume has been bound with silk designs pasted to the covers, displaying two figures, and angels bordering the corners.
The volume also comes in a slipcase, similarly decorated with silk to the covers and spine, displaying a beautiful small home surrounded by water, and several figures.
Worldcat records one existing copy of this edition in libraries.
One extravagantly decorated volume with slipcase in 32mo (7.75 x 12 cm), 164+(30) pages
This volume is in very good shape, with very little rubbing or wear to the binding. There is some foxing throughout. The slipcase is bright and shining, with the silk designs still vivid.