Chansons joyeuses et de table.
1825. Paris: Chez les Marchands de Nouveautés, [c. 1825 or earlier].
64mo, (3 x 2 ins, 7 x 5 cms). With an engraved frontispiece and facing engraved title-page, [2] letterpress title verso blank, [3]-254pp. text. Original pink wrappers, printed label, worn, gently restored and enclosed in a box.
§ A great rarity -- three copies recorded, Oxford, BNF, and PML (rebound) to which can be added Lilly (imperfect) . A collection of erotic songs by Alexis Piron (1689-1773), Charles Collé (1709-1783) and "Gallet" (1698-1757), three popular French dramatists and song writers who were all members of the famous dining club, Société du Caveau. From the collection of Gershon Legman. Item #123805
Price: $975.00