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a blue book sitting on top of a white table next to a white wallan open book with a picture of a man on it
Maître Paul PASTAUD

1898 - REYBAUD (Louis). Jérôme Paturot in Search of a Social Standi…
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Estimate €30 - €50
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REYBAUD (Louis). Jérôme Paturot in Search of a Social Standing. Paris, Paulin, 1842. In-8, [2] leaves, 347 pp., [1] leaf. Navy blue half-calf, plain spine with decoration, gilt title (contemporary binding). A few foxing spots, otherwise a fine copy. A rare first edition of this major bestseller of the period. “This edition comprises only 16 chapters. The 16th chapter is entitled ‘Paturot the hosier’ and bears the word ‘End’. However, the work proved so successful that Louis Reybaud revisited the story of Paturot and published the following two volumes in 1843 under the slightly modified title ‘Jérôme Paturot in Search of a Social and Political Position’ [...]” (Vicaire VI, 1100; Carteret II, 262.) Ex-libris E.S.
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About the sale MONTIGNAC – 31st BOOK SALE – Day 4 of 4 – Nos. 1643 to 1970
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Auction time 08/22/2026 at 11:00 AM
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