I don't think it's coincidental that the countries where such parts are commonplace (France is not the only one) are also notorious for bad engraving and flimsy, acid-laden paper.
I think that you will notice that most contemporary scores and re-engraved scores of French publishers are one part per person in the winds and brass. Fortunately too. I can remember playing some bassoon parts of old Durand scores where the solo was over a page turn -- definitely not convenientm especially when the second was playing at the same time.
Gregory
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