Null Almanach impérial - An bissextil 1808. Paris, chez Testu Imprimeur de sa ma…

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Almanach impérial - An bissextil 1808. Paris, chez Testu Imprimeur de sa majesté. In-8° full red morocco (Meslant), gilt friezes framing the boards, gilt edges, 880 pp. A fine copy in a binding signed by Meslant, the Emperor's bookbinder. Very good condition.

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Almanach impérial - An bissextil 1808. Paris, chez Testu Imprimeur de sa majesté. In-8° full red morocco (Meslant), gilt friezes framing the boards, gilt edges, 880 pp. A fine copy in a binding signed by Meslant, the Emperor's bookbinder. Very good condition.

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