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CAYLUS. - Les fêtes roulantes, et les regrets...

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[CAYLUS]. - Les fêtes roulantes, et les regrets des petites rues. 1747. In-12, 78 pp. jansenist red morocco, ribbed spine, interior lace, gilt edges (Hardy). Unique edition of this pamphlet evoking the festivities given by the City of Paris and the procession at the Dauphin's wedding. It is characteristic of the poissard genre created by Vadé in the second half of the 18th century, which deals with real subjects using popular language. Stains to binding, angular loss on pages 67 and 77, without damage to text.