1786 Rare French Antiquarian Book | Selecta Latini Sermonis Exemplaria (Sexta Pars) | Bound in Vintage Geometric Block-Print Boards

Step back into late 18th-century France with this beautifully preserved piece of pedagogical history.

Published in Paris in 1786 (M.DCC.LXXXVI) by the renowned booksellers Saillant & Nyon, this rare volume titled Selecta Latini Sermonis Exemplaria (Sexta Pars) was curated specifically as a Latin textbook for students under the French Crown. Printed just years before the French Revolution, the title page proudly bears the royal print authorization: "Cum Censuris Approbatione, & Regis Privilegio" (With Censure, Approval, and Royal Privilege).

This particular copy has been elegantly preserved in a classic quarter-binding, featuring eye-catching vintage block-printed geometric paper boards in a striking terracotta orange and muted blue interlocking pattern. It is the perfect addition for serious collectors of fine bindings, educators, or lovers of unique historical artifacts.

This is an authentic antiquarian item over 240 years old. Expected historical characteristics include natural page toning, soft edge wear on the block-printed boards, and an overall beautiful antique patina. The text block remains tight, and the title page features a stunning, crisp historical woodcut printer's mark. The book measures 6.5" x 4.25" and is 323 pages.

• Title: Selecta Latini Sermonis Exemplaria e Scriptoribus Probatissimis, ad Christianæ Juventutis Usum Collecta (Sexta Pars)
• Publication Date: 1786
• Publisher: Saillant & Nyon (Lutetiæ Parisiorum / Paris)
• Language: Latin
• Binding: Vintage quarter-bound style with patterned block-printed paper boards
• Era: Pre-Revolutionary France (Louis XVI era)