17 engraved plates; 119 pp. 1 vols. 8vo
1733 · Leiden
by [Grandval, Niclolas Racot de]
Leiden: Les Frères Murray, 1733. Fifth edition. 17 engraved plates; 119 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Contemporary wrappers. Text a little browned, else very good. Fifth edition. 17 engraved plates; 119 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. With A Dictionary of French Argot. Dutch edition of this curiosity, a verse epic recounting the deeds of "ce fameux voleur" Cartouche, in thirteen books of heroic couplets and engaging plates. It was first printed in 1723. At pp. 101-117 is appended a very interesting "Dictionnaire Argot-François" Cohen-De Ricci 449 (4th ed. of 1726); Cioranescu 31882-31884 (first 3 editions)
(Inventory #: 35121)