Henri Rochefort — Almanach de la Lanterne Pour 1869

Paris, Calvet, 1869. Cloth. A very scarce almanac published by 'La Lanterne' satirical journal, led by the vaudeville writer Henri Rochefort. Very scarce.In the original French.The 1869 almanac for Henri Rochefort's satirical journal 'La Lanterne&apos. 'La Lanterne' was founded in 1868, just twenty days after Napoleon III lifted their regulations of the press. However, the journal was seized after its eleventh appearance, resulting in Rochefort being fined and sentenced to a year in prison.This did not stop Rochefort however, as he began printing the journal in Brussels, where it was then smuggled into France.Two pages of adverts to the rear. Rebound in a half cloth binding with marbled paper to the boards. Spine label is rubbed with small chips. Light rubbing to the extremities and board. A little discolouration to the tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little age-toned and generally clean with the occasional spot. Small chip and closed tear to the first two pages. Title page is repaired with tape to the reverse. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .