Cultural observations of early 19th-century France

Description

JOUY Victor Joseph Etienne de's "Guillaume le Franc parleur" provides insights into French customs and manners at the beginning of the 19th century. Published in Paris by Pillet in 1815, this work is comprised of 2 volumes in 12mo format, bound in half leather (spines rubbed), with minor foxing and yellowed edges. It features a title designed by Desenne and engraved by Royer, along with 4 plates by Desenne engraved on copper by Coupé and Johannot, and wood-engraved vignettes. Totaling 388 & 334 pages.