Various — Le Diable a Paris Les Gens de Paris

Not Stated, Not Stated, 1845-46. Leather. The beautiful engraved plates from the satirical 'Le Diable a Paris', a collection of Gavarni's portrait plates showing the people of Paris. The plates of 'Le Diable a Paris', bound without the text.This work is a collection of short works showing the private and public life of those who live in Paris, the plates showing satirical portraits of the people of Paris.Illustrated with one-hundred and forty-eight plates.The plates have the running title 'Les Gens de Paris', all satirical plates of the Parisian people. In a quarter morocco binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the spine and extremities. Small crack to the head of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean, with just a couple of light spots. Very Good . Ill.: Paul Gavarni. Very Good .