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492 - Closed houses. [History, art, literature, mores].
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Estimate €100 - €120
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Closed houses. [History, art, literature, mores]. In-4°. - Definitive edition abundantly illustrated in black. Preface by Dr. Jean Lacassagne. 1/1000 (of 3500) reserved for members of the Cercle du livre précieux (n° 1734). - Joint: 1. Virmaître, Charles - Paris-impur. Nouvelle édition. Paris, C. Dalou, 1889. In-12 (a few russets). Bradel burgundy half-percaline, covers boards (spine slightly faded). Uncommon work on Parisian prostitution during the Belle Époque, illustrated with 2 colour compositions on the cover and numerous black engravings, including several full-page ones, by L. Vallet, G. Auriol, de Caranza, Choubrac, Le Natur, M. Radiguet, A. Le Petit. Prov. Blandin (ms. mention on a butterfly opposite the title). - 2 Hervé-Piraux, R. - Histoire des petites maisons galantes. Les logis d'amour au XVIIIe siècle [...]. Ibid, H. Daragon, "Bibliothèque du vieux Paris", 1912. In-8° (slight discharge from front on title). Br. with illus. covers (spine partly split). Original edition with 2 engravings including 1 front. (3 vols.)
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About the sale Prints & Drawings, Photographs & Comics, Rare Books, Atlases & Manuscripts, Surrealism, Congo, Erotica & Ballets russes
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Auction time 06/25/2026 at 1:00 PM
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