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First edition of this book illustrated with 165 woodcuts (in and out of text), evoking with a large number of details and documents the past of the city of Paris, seen particularly in its popular aspects (festivals, amusements, trades , the most diverse activities).
A "small living and familiar chronicle of the street, of its festivals, entertainments and shows, of its nomadic trades and its curious industries, of its popular figures and types, of the picturesque uses and traditions which have succeeded one another there through the course of the centuries” (preface)
National solemnities - Saint Louis - Entry of kings, princes, ambassadors - Religious festivals - Palm Sunday - Popular festivals - History of carnival - Jugglers, trouvères and popular minstrels - Street singers - The pranksters in open air and parades - The cries of old Paris and the small trades of the street etc.
Victor Fournel
The Streets of Old Paris - Popular and picturesque gallery
Paris, Didot et Cie, 1879
in-8, 24 x 16 cm; vi-663 pp.
Condition: Percaline rubbed on the caps, joints and cuts, the corners a little pierced, otherwise the gilding on the first covers, spine and second cover in good condition. The end paper split at the hinges, boards with slight play. Fresh and clean interior, a few very rare foxings.
Subject: Rare Cartonnage FOURNEL The Streets of Old Paris 1879 Celebrations Carnival Parades Small trades 67462395