(Institut de France). FRANQUEVILLE (Le Comte de). Le Premier - Lot 54

(Institut de France). FRANQUEVILLE (Le Comte de). Le Premier siècle de l'Institut de France, October 25, 1795-October 25, 1895. Paris, J. Rothschild éditeur, 1895-1896; two volumes in two large in-8 volumes (29x24 cm), half dark green morocco (a little rubbed, 1 spine split over 3 cm first cover of volume II), covers and spine. Volume I: history, organization, personnel, biographical and bibliographical notes on the academicians. Frontispiece and some reproductions. 460 pages. Volume II: notes on free members, foreign associates and correspondents, foundations and prizes awarded, personnel of former academies. Frontispiece. 481-(1) pages (foxing to first two and last two pages).