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A collection of vintage illustrations, taken from books published between the 18th century and the first quarter of the 20th century. 
L. Reiber, from an artwork by François Boucher, set in a rococo frame. This document was intended to illustrate the history of mail and post office service.
From Papeterie & papetiers de l’ancien temps (Stationery and stationers of the past), by John Grand-Carteret, Paris, 1913.
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Double frame sold by some stationers. The top medallion was intended to contain the silhouette portrait of the person who either had their name engraved in the bottom frame, or used it to write wishes, compliments, invitations, etc (XVIII century).
From Papeterie & papetiers de l’ancien temps (Stationery and stationers of the past), by John Grand-Carteret, Paris, 1913.
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Commercial label for a notions store (XVIII century).
Jean-Michel (?) Papillon, from Papeterie & papetiers de l’ancien temps (Stationery and stationers of the past), by John Grand-Carteret, Paris, 1913.
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Hosier address card, probably of one of the suppliers of the Spanish court (XVIII century).
From Papeterie & papetiers de l’ancien temps (Stationery and stationers of the past), by John Grand-Carteret, Paris, 1913.
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Framed title for business book or album, for sale at Larcher’s, stationer.
From Papeterie & papetiers de l’ancien temps (Stationery and stationers of the past), by John Grand-Carteret, Paris, 1913.
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Porte Saint-Bernard and the Tournelle Prison.
From Antiquités nationales vol. 2, by Aubin Louis Millin, Paris, 1791.
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Fountain of Juvisy.
From Antiquités nationales vol. 2, by Aubin Louis Millin, Paris, 1791.
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High altar of Barbeau Abbey
from Antiquités nationales vol. 2, by Aubin Louis Millin, Paris, 1791.
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