Other InformationOften ound on spines as 'Simier R. du Roi'. Originally founded by René Simier, who opened shop in Paris in 1796. In 1823 his son Alphonse replaced him at the direction of the bindery, until 1848. Binders to empress Marie-Louise and king Louis-Philippe. It is often hard to distinguish between René's and Alphonse's work.
Other InformationOften ound on spines as 'Simier R. du Roi'. Originally founded by René Simier, who opened shop in Paris in 1796. In 1823 his son Alphonse replaced him at the direction of the bindery, until 1848. Binders to empress Marie-Louise and king Louis-Philippe. It is often hard to distinguish between René's and Alphonse's work.