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353 - Octave UZANNE. Set of 3 volumes: - *Bouquineurs et Bouquinis…
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Octave UZANNE. Set of 3 volumes: - *Bouquineurs et Bouquinistes. Physiologie des quais de Paris du Pont Royal au Pont Sully*. Illustrations by Emile Mas, frontispiece etching by Manesse. Paris, May and Motteroz, 1893, quarto, bound in half-basane, decorated spine, cover preserved, articles pasted in at the end. One of 1,500 numbered copies on vellum. Copy enhanced with 4 vintage postcards on the subject. - *La Chronique scandaleuse*. Paris, Quantin, 1879, quarto, bound in red half-basane, ribbed spine decorated with gilt fleurons. Frontispiece by Lalauze. A fine copy. A limited edition printed on vellum. ‎ ""or Memoirs to Serve the History of the Present Generation, containing the most piquant anecdotes and fleeting accounts that the Secret History of Societies has offered in recent years, published by Octave Uzanne"". - *Le Calendrier de Vénus*. Paris, Rouveyre, 1880, in-8, bound in half-basane, plain decorated spine, title label, cover preserved. Frontispiece by Perret. Unjustified copy on laid paper. Expert: Cabinet Valleriaux [email protected]
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About the sale A fine summer sale: Cartier jewellery and a collection of watches, works of art and miscellaneous items.
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Auction time 07/21/2026 at 2:00 PM
Ref. : 8830 - 153
Lot description modified on 07/10/2026 at 2:43 PM
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