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NARCOTICS (The) of the Wise or the Vehicle of...

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NARCOTICS (The) of the Wise or the Vehicle of Madness. Almanach ornée de jolies gravures. Paris, Janet, s.d. (1791). In-32, burgundy morocco, triple gilt fillet framing, central gilt medallion with M. R. numeral on first plate, gilt iron of a young couple on second plate with the words "Recevez mes vœux" ("Receive my best wishes"), ornate smooth spine, green title page, mirror on first flyleaf, three stylus loops and gilt edges (Ep. binding). Engraved work containing a title, 24 pages of songs and poems and 12 black engravings in the style of Binet. Following: 24 pages of songs, 1 blank f. - Le Nécessaire des dames et des messieurs. Paris, Jubert. 48 pp. for notes, losses and gains; 8 blank ff. - 1791 Calendar (small angular lack). Traced in pencil in a child's hand on the blank leaves. Bibliography: Grand-Carteret: 1026.