(AUCTION CATALOGUE: DESJOBERT, [Louis Charles]). Catalogue des Livres imprimés et manuscrits composant la Bibliothèque de feu M. Desjobert, Ancien Grand-Maitre des Eaux et Forêts,
dont la Vente se fera le lundi 3 février 1823, et jours suivans... viii, 190 pp. 8vo, attractive modern paste-paper boards (some minor staining at front & back), contrasting morocco lettering piece on spine. Paris: J.S. Merlin, 1823. The rare sale catalogue -- no copy in N.U.C. -- of the library of Desjobert, who was a director of the water and forest resources of France. 2029 lots including many books finely bound by Padeloup, Deseuille, and Derome jeune. While Desjobert formed a fine collection regarding forestry and science in general, his real enthusiasm seemed to be for French literature. Fine copy. Grolier Club, Printed Catalogues of French Book Auctions...1643-1830, 584.
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