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Description
10" (25 cm.) The exterior of the unique box is styled as a slant-top desk, covered with pale blue paper with gilt striping and with an oval center medallion scene; the larger end of the box hinges open to reveal the original tied-in set of luxury stationery and envelopes, each with gilt accents or mauve edging, and the upper end of the box opens to reveal a pencil box with bone-handled writing tools, seal, and letter opener, and with little envelope stickers. Excellent, perfectly preserved condition of the luxury presentation. French, circa 1875.