![Almanach royal, anne [1762]. Paris: Le Breton, [1761]. 8 (189 x 124mm). French royal arms on title. Contemporary French red morocco gilt, the sides stamped with an elaborate plaque by Dubuisson [cf. Gumuchian no.249] and central arms of Trudaine de Montigny [Olivier 1194 or 1195, variant fer], spine in compartments with fleur-de-lis at centre of interlace pattern, blue silk endpapers, gilt edges (small surface abrasion on front cover). Larcher bookseller's notice on front flyleaf.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/1999/CKS/1999_CKS_06125_0054_000(114339).jpg?w=1)
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Almanach royal, anne [1762]. Paris: Le Breton, [1761]. 8 (189 x 124mm). French royal arms on title. Contemporary French red morocco gilt, the sides stamped with an elaborate plaque by Dubuisson [cf. Gumuchian no.249] and central arms of Trudaine de Montigny [Olivier 1194 or 1195, variant fer], spine in compartments with fleur-de-lis at centre of interlace pattern, blue silk endpapers, gilt edges (small surface abrasion on front cover). Larcher bookseller's notice on front flyleaf.
Almanach royal, anne [1759]. Paris: Le Breton, [1758]. 8 (189 x 124mm). Contemporary French red morocco gilt, the sides stamped with Dubuisson plaque as above and central arms of Jean Boullongne (1690-1769) [Olivier 24, fer 3], spine in compartments with fleur-de-lis at centre of interlace pattern, blue silk endpapers, gilt edges.
Almanach royal, anne [1777]. Paris: Le Breton, [1776]. ('Royal' crossed through on title.) Contemporary French red morocco gilt, the sides stamped with Dubuisson plaque as above and central arms of Jean-Louis-Adolphe Cranges (b.1705) [Olivier 447, fer 2], spine in compartments with fleurs-de-lis, light blue silk endpapers, gilt edges ('royal' crossed through on spine, a few tiny stains). Cranges was created a Knight of the Order of the Elephant of Denmark, whose insignia encircles his arms. (3)
Almanach royal, anne [1759]. Paris: Le Breton, [1758]. 8 (189 x 124mm). Contemporary French red morocco gilt, the sides stamped with Dubuisson plaque as above and central arms of Jean Boullongne (1690-1769) [Olivier 24, fer 3], spine in compartments with fleur-de-lis at centre of interlace pattern, blue silk endpapers, gilt edges.
Almanach royal, anne [1777]. Paris: Le Breton, [1776]. ('Royal' crossed through on title.) Contemporary French red morocco gilt, the sides stamped with Dubuisson plaque as above and central arms of Jean-Louis-Adolphe Cranges (b.1705) [Olivier 447, fer 2], spine in compartments with fleurs-de-lis, light blue silk endpapers, gilt edges ('royal' crossed through on spine, a few tiny stains). Cranges was created a Knight of the Order of the Elephant of Denmark, whose insignia encircles his arms. (3)