Featured Royal Insignia on old French book?

Discussion in 'Books' started by APainter, Jul 26, 2026 at 4:29 PM.

  1. APainter

    APainter Active Member

    Hi Kind educated folks of Antiquers!
    I have a book in my collection, History of Louis the 11th. It's an old book from 1745, inside writing seems to hint that it was in the library of the College of Jesuits. However on the cover there is a "sticker" if you will of an insignia with a crown. I've only seen similar one from Archdukes or Archduchesses for instance. Curious on your thoughts and hypothesis here. s-l1600-67.jpg

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  2. Ex Libris

    Ex Libris Well-Known Member

    A "sticker" like that is uncommon in my opinion. Can you post a photo of the entire binding? Normally on book bindings there is a so called supralibros.

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  3. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

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  4. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Does the other notation on the title page mean the book was the gift of the author? I only guess at Latin.
     
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  5. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Maybe the "sticker" is like an exterior bookplate?
     
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  6. Marote

    Marote Well-Known Member

    ARI for Académie Royale des Inscriptions?
     
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  7. Marote

    Marote Well-Known Member

    Crown looks similar to this one of Louis VI
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    Can't find any image of Louis XI (book about him), Louis XIV (academy founded by him) or Louis XV (book written during his reign) with that (type) of crown...
     
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  8. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Yes, a photograph of the entire binding please. It will give context.

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