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Secret Compartment Book Box Set Leather Bound (Rare Swivel Open)

Secret Compartment Book Box Set Leather Bound (Rare Swivel Open)

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Regular price $1,250.00 CAD
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Books originally published 1766, Paris by Salliant.

Set x 2 mid-18th century leather books, joined long ago, each with a secret compartment. 

The top book has the compartment after the first group of pages, the bottom book compartment is revealed by a swivel mechanism (see pics). Highly unusual set and very nice book box.

Attractive antiquarian French leather bindings, raised bands, gilt title lettering.

Item is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. 

 

Bindings gently age worn but still appealing, leather and joints slightly rubbed but still supple, item remains overall very attractive as an object. An item which has been taken care of but may/ does not look like new.

Still attractive on the shelf. Book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in rather nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws seem easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detailed attempt to present this unique item as it survives. 

Book Measures c. 7" H x 4" W.

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