A Collection of 18th-Century Decorated Papers and Paper Bindings
Title:
Oeuvres de Valentin Jamerai Duval, précédées des mémoires sur a vie
Author:
Duval, Valentin Jamerai
Imprint Date:
1784
Publishing Colophon:
A S. Pétersbourg, & se vend A Strasbourg chez J. G. Treuttel, Libraire. MDCCLXXXIV.
Binding:
Two volumes. Sewn textblock with paste-decorated paper wrapper, all untrimmed textblock edges
Paper:
Dark orange ochre veined paste paper
Analysis:
Collector's Notes:
In addition to being the collection's first paste paper associated with a text published in Russia (albeit sold in Strasbourg and printed in Basel), delamination on the corners and wear along the joints suggest a possible earlier black veined paste paper covering, which would not be implausible for this time period.
Collection ID:
26.033