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JOUY (V.-J.-Etienne de). *The Hermit of the Chaussée-d’Antin…
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JOUY (V.-J.-Etienne de). *The Hermit of the Chaussée-d’Antin…
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Estimate €60 - €100
Voluntary lot
Description
JOUY (V.-J.-Etienne de). *The Hermit of the Chaussée-d’Antin*, or observations on Parisian customs and practices at the beginning of the 19th century. [Followed by] *Guillaume the Outspoken*, or observations... [Followed by] The Hermit of Guiana (sic), or Observations.
Paris, Pillet, 1815–1817, 10 volumes in-12. Set in uniform Bradel binding with blue paper, gilt title labels and gilt fillets. (Contemporary bindings). – Author’s dedication in volume 1 of *Guillaume*: ‘From the author to his friend the Chevalier de (Jacquemont)?’. A few corners, headbands or title labels slightly rubbed; a few foxing spots or stains.
A collated set, with consecutive volume numbers and uniform bindings, comprising three titles from the ‘Ermites’ or ‘Mœurs françaises’ series – depictions of contemporary manners that established their author’s reputation. These books enjoyed immense success. Jouy’s prolific literary career followed an adventurous and romantic youth, with episodes in French Guiana, the East Indies, and France during the Revolution. 5 frontispieces and 6 illustrations for the 5 volumes of *L’Hermite de la Chaussée-d’Antin*; 2 volumes, illustrated with an engraved title page and a frontispiece, for *Guillaume...*, which is the sequel to *L’Hermite de la Chaussée d’Antin*; 3 volumes with 3 frontispieces and 2 illustrations for *L’Hermite de la Guiane* (sic). References to various editions; each volume was reprinted separately on several occasions.
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About the sale
ANTIQUE AND MODERN BOOKS at 11.00 am and 2.00 pm
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Auction time
10/29/2026 at 11:00 AM
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