15 - ANONYMOUS. Historical Yearbook for the Year 1844.

ANONYMOUS. Historical Yearbook for the Year 1844. Published by the Société de l'Histoire de France. Paris, Jules Renouard et Cie, 1843. In-12, burgundy half-maroquin in the Bradel style. A scholarly volume published by the Société de l'Histoire de France, bringing together historical entries, chronologies, diplomatic documents, administrative lists, and studies devoted to the political, religious, and institutional history of France and Europe. This volume notably includes significant discussions on the administrations of the Ancien Régime, ecclesiastical institutions, and papal successions, illustrating the documentary focus of this prestigious scholarly collection. Founded during the July Monarchy, the Société de l’Histoire de France quickly established itself as one of the leading centers for the publication of French historical sources. Its yearbooks remain today essential reference tools for historians and collectors of 19th-century scholarly works. This copy is bound in an elegant Bradel-style burgundy half-maroquin binding, with a smooth spine adorned with a gilt title. There are a few foxing spots and signs of wear consistent with the volume’s age, with no significant damage to the text. The binding is in fine condition. The interior is in good condition.