ANONYMOUS, Historical Yearbook for the Year 1843. - Lot 17

ANONYMOUS, Historical Yearbook for the Year 1843. Published by the Société de l'Histoire de France. Paris, Jules Renouard et Cie, 1842. In-12, burgundy half-maroquin in the Bradel style. This volume is part of the renowned series of Historical Yearbooks published by the Société de l'Histoire de France, an institution founded in 1833 to promote the publication of sources essential to national history. These yearbooks, intended for scholars and researchers, constitute veritable historical compendiums bringing together chronologies, administrative records, royal genealogies, institutional lists, and documents relating to the political, religious, and diplomatic history of France and Europe. This 1843 edition offers, in particular, an overview of European royal houses as well as a wealth of historical and administrative data that was difficult to access outside of major scholarly libraries at the time. A copy bound in burgundy half-maroquin in the Bradel style, with a smooth spine adorned with a gilt title. The paper is slightly browned and shows some signs of wear consistent with the book’s age. An antique bookmark is included. The binding is in fine condition. The interior is in good condition.