Ex libris Eugène Chaper mm 73x56

Numismatic bookplate by Eugène Chaper, lithograph, Grenoble, mid 19th century, 73x56 mm on cardboard 105x84 mm.

Eugène Chaper (1827-1890), a well-known French politician and military engineer. In 1862 he became a member of the Académie Delphinale, holding the office of president from 1879. A well-known bibliophile, he has published many works on the subject. In his Castle of Eybens, he kept his very large library, which included great rarities and numerous autographs. He donated his collections to the Municipal Library of Grenoble and the Natural History Museum of the city. He was the brother of the zoologist and paleontologist Maurice Chaper and cousin of the President of the Republic of France Jean Casimir Perier.

Minimal signs of aging, but overall in excellent condition. Extremely rare.