[Miniature book] Le petit conteur d'anecdotes

Paris, printed by Firmin Didot for Marcilly, n.d. (c. 1820), 95 p., with engraved title page and 6 plates, contemporary morocco with silver lock, all edges gilt, oblong, 3.8 x 5.7 cm.

Somewhat foxed; small water stain to joint at the front; old owner's inscription (1888) in pen to first blank. Front board with half title, title, introduction and first plate loose. Welsh 5561; Bondy p. 76. Rare miniature book, with the following chapters (each with plate): L'Auvergnate; La balayeuse; Le marchand d'habits (small tear); La lingère; Le soldat; Le gagne-petit.