[BINDING WITH ARMS] [PLAQUES DE DUBUISSON] Almanach Royal for the year 1761 From Le Breton, Paris, 1761 A very fine copy in period binding, in full red morocco with the coat of arms of the Galléan de Gadagne family, stamped in the center of both boards, framed with very fine plates by Dubuisson, 5-rib spine with richly ornamented caissons and fleur-de-lysé, gilt edges. Engraved label "à la Teste Noire" opposite the title page. Charming moiré cloth endpapers. Copy in excellent condition, with a small leather loss at the head corner and minor rubbing. In-8, 510pp. Provenance: Gallean de Gadagne family (coat of arms), who gave numerous knights to the Order of Malta.

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