ALMANAC ROYAL. Common year M DCC LXXXIX (1789). Presented to His Majesty for the first time in 1699 by Laurent D'Houry Editor. Put in order and published by Debure, son-in-law of the late M.D'Houry. With Approval and Privilege of the King. 1 Volume in-8, bound in full basane, spine decorated with the Fleur de Lys and red title page. Wear, rubbing and tears to the binding.

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.