Originally Posted by Argo44
Aaron, wondering if an explanation can be found in French advertisements from the period. Unfortunately I've not found a comprehensive French newspaper archive as there is in UK. But as time permits I'll take a look.

Take a look at this site (which of course might be yours anyway) smile
https://aaronnewcomer.com/early-lefaucheux-advertisements-from-the-journal-des-debats/

Yep, that's my site. I have bought many more original newspapers since then too.

As for searching newspapers, https://www.retronews.fr/ is the French equivalent of britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk


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