Almanach pour la ville de Rouen

16mo (105x55mm). Contemporary red morocco, richly gilt with rococo ornament and central gilt stamp of figures of Justice with scales and peace, with olive branch, titled 'Reunion des Mds. de Rouen' repeated on upper and lower covers, spine gilt in compartments (minor wear but very good condition).

Rouen: E. V. Machuel [n.d. but

A handsomely-bound copy of a charming little almanac, intended for merchants and those in commerce in Rouen, for the year 1772. Contained within is a calendar for each month, with an accompanying list of markets and fairs for each day of the month on the opposing page; they are not solely local fairs, but national, both large and small. Following the calendar is other 'useful' information, including notable birth dates, a list of specialist commerce in different areas of France; essential information about other countries of Europe; and the largest section, essential information about Rouen - its governor, council and administrators, markets in the area arranged by month, lists of local tradesmen and their six trade bodies (Mercers & Drapers, Apothecaries, Furriers, Bonnet-makers, and Gold- and silversmiths), and so on. 

Stock Code: 245629