Books & Manuscripts · 18th Century
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Grand François et Latin Dictionary by Danet, published in 1713. Bound in leather with gold details on the spine. The pages show signs of aging, consistent with its antiquity. The paper has an original patina, with slightly worn edges. The binding is well preserved, with some signs of use on the cover. Rare example of an 18th-century dictionary.
This 1713 edition of the Grand Dictionnaire François et Latin by Abate Danet (Pierre Danet), published in Lyon by Nicolas De Ville, is a fundamental piece of classical lexicography, originally designed for the education of the French high nobility.
Physical Characteristics and Measurements
Format: Generally a thick quarto volume (4to).
Dimensions: Approximately 26 x 20 cm, with a thickness that may exceed 8 cm due to the quality of the paper of the time.
Pagination: Around 1,340 pages, printed with double-column text.
Binding: The usual binding for this edition is full period leather (generally calf), with a spine decorated with gold, marked raised bands, and red or brown leather labels.
Printing Details: The title page is usually printed in red and black ink, with an engraving or vignette of the printer Nicolas De Ville.
Content Relevance
Abate Danet was a scholar commissioned by Louis XIV for the collection of classics Ad usum Delphini. This dictionary stands out for:
Etymology: Offers a very detailed view of the Latin roots of 18th-century French.
Geography: Includes a curious section on the description of kingdoms and cities, with special attention to Spain.
Didactic Use: It was the reference tool for the most prestigious Latin students in Europe for decades.
Suggested uses
Reference in a personal library
Exhibition in an antique book collection
Study of language evolution
Decoration on a vintage bookshelf
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