1780.

Obl. 32mo, 7 x 4 cm : [28] ff.

Cont. red morocco (tiny scratch on upper cover), important richly gilt decor on covers, central emblematic tool (dove) on upper cover, motto "A la plus digne de plaire" on lower cover, gilt orn. flat spine (sm. rest. to tail), gilt orn. edges, burgundy tabis inner covers, a.e.g. Very nice copy.

Precious pocket calendar engraved throughout. Contains 4 stanzas ("couplets") honouring Marie-Thérèse of Savoie (same text as for 1774) and a calendar, each month illustrated at head with a charming vignette representing an elaborate woman's coiffure. Old cat. cutting pasted on 1st bl. ff. Gilt armorial bookplate on red leather Sir David Lionel Solomons. Bart. Broomhill Tunbridge Wells (British scientific author, 1851-1925, renowned collector of illustrated 18th c. books).