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1824 · 18416 — <p>Near Fine HC in Very Good slipcase. All text in French/langue francaise. Signed binding 'B. David'. Quarter bound in red hard-grain morocco leather with pseudo-marbled paper over boards; raised bands on spine with gilt roll atop; gilt stamped titles and ruled frames in panels with diamond shaped arabesque designs; gilt top edge;double-comb wave marbled end papers; interior leaves of fine wove paper; green silk ribbon marker intact. Slipcase is same pseudo-marbled paper over boards with open end rounded to fit spine of book. Bright clean covers and spine are As New; tightly bound; small label on front free end paper is black background with gilt stamped crest of 3 fleurs-de-lis with crown atop scrollwork at sides and medal below; bright clean crisp interior appears to be unread. Slipcase is bright and clean; very slight age darkening at some edges. 8vo 22 x 13.5 cm 326 pp. See OCLC #2062063.</p> A Lion: Durand et Perrin hardcover