[Book safe made from book "Conduite des âmes dans la voie du salut" in armorial binding]

Title: [Book safe made from book "Conduite des âmes dans la voie du salut" in armorial binding]

Author: Daon, Roger

Publication: A Lyon: Chez Perisse Frères, libraires, 1829.

Description: Not a book, but a book safe with a compartment for hiding valuables. In armorial binding with the arms of Auguste-Philippe-Donatien de Vimeur (1787-1868), marquis de Rochambeau, Peer of France, and grandson of Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, who commanded French forces in the American Revolution. Full tree calf over boards, decorated in gilt on the front cover and spine, with black lettering piece on the spine, marbled text edges, and later gilt stamp "Made in France" (partially rubbed-out) on the rear cover. Hollowed-out compartment for storing valuables starts at page 23. Label on front pastedown stating "Châteauroux 39B." 7 x 4.25 inches. Edgeworn with some loss at the extremities and some staining and foxing of the interior, but a structurally sound and attractive book safe with interesting provenance.