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Stapled Wraps. First Edition, First Printing. pp. 51. 8vo., measuring 6.75" x 10". Plain, twice-stapled, card covers illustrated vibrantly in colour. Rich with many black-and-white photographs, portraits, illustrations, facsimiles, etc. COrresponds to OCLC #427384881. Exceptionally well-preserved, contents equally without blemish with bright, clean, and unmarked pages and firm, sound binding; fine. Appears unread.

4to. 2 pp. on bifolium with integral address panel. In French. Bound in an attractive later (ca. 1900) blue half calf binding over marbled boards with gilt spine-title (167 x 212 mm). Ordering cosmetics from Jean Dulac, a famous 18th century merchant operating a shop of luxury goods ("Berceau d'Or") in Rue Saint-Honoré in the heart of Paris. His wares included perfumes, gloves and especially porcelain, and he enjoyed a monopoly on the resale of porcelain from the Manufacture de Sèvres. - The present order, placed by Captain Braux d'Anglure, apparently a regular customer, is for various lotions, hair and face powders, including one livre each of bergamot pomade and almond cream "à la reine", two ounces of "pomade de limacon", no less than "20 livres of the finest unscented powder", and one sachet of powder "à la marechal". Such cosmetics were becoming increasingly popular as powdered wigs became a necessity in the fashion world. Originally created by the Maréchale d'Aumont around 1670, the main perfumes in the widely-used powder "à la marechal" were Iris, coriander, rose, clove and tiger nut. If sold in smaller units, as in the present order, the powder could be mixed with a lotion or pomade to imbue an otherwise bland concoction with its delicious - and heavy - scent. - Braux d'Anglure proceeds to request two pairs of gloves, one pink, the other one blue. For decades glove makers and perfumers were closely linked, as scented gloves were an extremely popular way to conceal unpleasant odours. The association remained so close that in the 18th century glove-makers and perfumers were part of the same guild. It therefore seems only sensible that both products would also be distributed by the same merchant. Interestingly, the letter concludes with the customer suggesting Dulac throw in some additional pomade in case his order of "large headbands" (presumably placed earlier) does not surpass 6 Francs - clearly Braux d'Anglure was not hesitant to spend money on his looks. - Dulac (or an employee of his) notes that the letter was replied to on 16 May 1759. - Bearing a former collector's pencil notes, including brief biographical information on Dulac and the opinion that he was the owner of a "very pretty" bookplate. Very well preserved in a pretty blue gilt morocco binding.

Oblong-8vo. 1 p. Delivery for Benard, wine dealer at rue Saint Jean de Veaucaire in Paris The receipt is for 50 bottles of 'well-conditioned' champagne to be delivered to Paris, including the invoice amount and instructions.Jean-Rémy Moët (17581841) was a French vintner and merchant seaman who helped bring the Champagne house of Moët et Chandon to international prominence. He inherited the house from his grandfather and founder Claude Moët.