1785 French Antique Book — Sermons for Sundays and Feasts, Vol. II (Paris, Durand neveu)

Description

Second volume, published in Paris in 1785 (M.DCC.LXXXV). Title page bears the imprint “Avec privilège du Roi.” This is the third part of the Ritual of Soissons, printed by Durand neveu. Paper, type and binding display clear 18th‑century characteristics.

Full leather binding with raised spine bands and aged dye on the page edges. Measures approximately 17 × 10 cm. A genuine pre‑Revolution French imprint, suitable for collectors of 18th‑century ecclesiastical and French historical books.

Dimensions

• Approx. 17 × 10 cm

Condition

• Full leather covers, spine and corners with significant wear and some losses
• Pages naturally browned with foxing, spotting and age-related discoloration
• Binding shows period wear consistent with over two centuries of age

Additional Details

• Title page dated M.DCC.LXXXV and stamped “Avec privilège du Roi”
• Publisher: Durand neveu, Paris
• Second volume, third part of the Ritual of Soissons