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764 - MEN OF THE DAY. Political, social, literary and artistic chr…
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Estimate €1,400 - €1,500
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MEN OF THE DAY. Political, social, literary and artistic chronicles. Paris, H. Fabre, 1908–1913. In six volumes: 310 issues, 3 special issues, 6 editions. In six identical half-leather bindings. Gilded spines. Weekly caricatures of famous figures of the time. Each issue features a satirical biography of a contemporary figure, written by Victor Méric under the pseudonyms ‘Flax’ or ‘Lux’, with caricature covers by Aristide Delannoy. Several issues are devoted to anarchists and revolutionaries, including: Charles-Albert, Lucien Descaves, Sébastien Faure, Francisco Ferrer, Jean Grave, Victor Griffuelhes, Pierre Kropotkin, Maximilien Luce, Charles Malato, Octave Mirbeau, Émile Pouget, Paul Robin and Georges Yvetot. At the buyer’s request, we shall be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise potential buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist of their choice to obtain a full assessment of the lot’s condition. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for information purposes only and should not be regarded as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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About the sale RARE BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS: Antique books § Autographs, rare editions, photographs § Works on paper
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Auction time 10/29/2026 at 2:30 PM
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