Product description
A beautiful and compact 18th-century French book, leather bound and preserved under a later protective plastic covering. This is Volume II of a series by Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux, one of France’s most influential poets and critics of the classical period.
Printed in 1750, this volume reflects the refined craftsmanship of early French bookmaking, featuring a richly patinated leather cover, decorative gilt detailing along the spine, and original laid paper pages with age-appropriate toning. The interior includes elegant typography and period ornaments typical of mid-18th-century Parisian presses.
📖 Author: Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux
📅 Date: 1750
📏 Dimensions: Approximately 5” tall × 3.5” wide
🖋 Language: French
As with all antique books of this age, wear to the binding, edges, and pages is present and consistent with nearly three centuries of history.
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Ships from: Baton Rouge, LA
Shipping fee: $10
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Product description
A beautiful and compact 18th-century French book, leather bound and preserved under a later protective plastic covering. This is Volume II of a series by Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux, one of France’s most influential poets and critics of the classical period.
Printed in 1750, this volume reflects the refined craftsmanship of early French bookmaking, featuring a richly patinated leather cover, decorative gilt detailing along the spine, and original laid paper pages with age-appropriate toning. The interior includes elegant typography and period ornaments typical of mid-18th-century Parisian presses.
📖 Author: Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux
📅 Date: 1750
📏 Dimensions: Approximately 5” tall × 3.5” wide
🖋 Language: French
As with all antique books of this age, wear to the binding, edges, and pages is present and consistent with nearly three centuries of history.
Shipping & policies
Estimated shipping date: To be calculated
Ships from: Baton Rouge, LA
Shipping fee: $10
Sales tax:
. We're required by law to collect sales tax and applicable fees for certain tax authorities.
. Sales taxes vary depending on state.
Returns and exchanges:
. Returns and exchanges are not accepted.
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