Ex libris Auguste Babut de Rosan

Heraldic bookplate by Auguste Babut de Rosan, steel engraving by Stern, France, late 19th century, 82x60 mm.

Auguste Babut de Rosan (1854-1926), numismatist, adjunct captain of the 31st French infantry regiment. He was a great collector, he put together a remarkable numismatic library, which he left at the Musée de la Monnaie, and a partner of several European numismatic societies.

Very good condition. Extremely rare.