Observations sur les modes et les usages de Paris, pour server d'explication aux 115 caricatures publiées sous le titre de Bon Genre, depuis le commencement di dix-neuvième siècle. With 115 plates with coloured engravings. Paris, Chez l'editeur, Boulevart Montmarte, 1827. folio. 2 vols. 24 S. Red hMaroquin with gilt title and ornaments in hDwd. Box with RSChild. (Rubbed and bumped. Front hinge chipped. Spine detached). Rare complete copy of the third edition. - Contains two partly coloured pen and ink drawings for plates 88 and 92 - The series of caricatures entitled "Le Bon Genre" (German: Die feinen Sitten) were published over a number of years. The first illustration appeared in April 1800 and the splendid caricatures, which show the fashion of the time as well as acrobats and other public spectacles, were created by various artists who are not named on the individual plates. The publisher behind the series was Pierre de La Mésangé. The first edition of the collected series of "Le Bon Genre", which was published in 1817, initially contained only 104 caricatures. In the following years, plates 105-115 were added, which were published in the third edition with the first 104 engravings. - With a short preface and explanations by Pierre de La Mésangé. Each plate is titled and numbered in the plate. - Book block cracked. Foxing. Margins slightly browned. Illustrations mostly unaffected. Wide margins. Splendid engravings in strong colours. Overall a very well-preserved copy. With 115 plates with coloured engravings. Contemp. half morocco with gilt stamped spine title and ornaments in half canvas cassette with label on spine. (Rubbed and bumped, front hinge chipped, spine detached). - Rare complete copy of the third edition. - Contains two partly coloured pen and ink drawings for plates 88 and 92 - The series of caricatures entitled 'Le Bon Genre' (German: Die feinen Sitten) were published over a number of years. The first illustration appeared in April 1800 and the splendid caricatures, which show the fashions of the time as well as acrobats and other public spectacles, were created by various artists who are not named on the individual plates. The publisher behind the series was Pierre de La Mésangé. The first edition of the collected series of 'Le Bon Genre', which was published in 1817, initially contained only 104 caricatures. In the following years, plates 105-115 were added, which were published in the third edition with the first 104 engravings. - With a short foreword and explanations by Pierre de La Mésangé. Each plate is titled and numbered in the plate. - Book block cracked. Foxing. Margins slightly browned. Illustrations mostly unimpaired. Wide margins. Splendid engravings in strong colours. Overall a very well-preserved copy. This lot is taxed. A premium of 24.95% will be added to the hammer price and 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) to the final invoice amount in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offsetprints and Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union.