Crafty - Paris au bois - 1890

Text and sketches by Crafty. Numerous black-and-white illustrations in the text and 16 color plates hors texte. A sociological study of the regulars of the Bois de Boulogne. Original edition. Paris, E. Plon, Nourrit et Cie. - 1890 (title page), - 325 pages. Binding: half-chagrin of the period. Spine with raised bands, gilt title and author. Top edge gilt.
Worn binding. Small defect at the lower right corner. No foxing. Good condition. Format in-4° (28x21)
.Crafty, whose real name was Victor Eugène Géruzez (Paris, 24 May 1840 - Saint-Martin-de-Nigelles, 26 June 1906), was a French writer and humorous illustrator, specializing in books on horses and hunting. Original edition.