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[illustrated book, Travels] Arts, Metiers, 1813
Rare handcoloured copy
JOLY, Adrien. Arts, Metiers et Cris de Paris par Joly d'apres nature. Paris: Martinet, [c. 1813].
8vo, Modern quarter green calf on decorated paper, gilt decorations and titles at spine
A nice collection of handcoloured plates, based on drawings by Joly (real name Adrien Jean-Baptiste Muffat, 1772-1839) representing activities along the street of Paris.