Estimate € 100 - 150
Sold € 550
Auction: 19 September 2023 at 15:00
[EROTICA] - Le contenu de l'assemblée des dames de la confrairie du grand Habitavit. Paris: Nicolas Alexandre, 1615. A playful pamphlet, rare on the market, on a spicy assembly of the Grand-Habitavit prostitutes. The assembly ends with a letter to the "Grand Visiteur", Monsieur Bidault, asking to renew his visits and to bring new customers with him, otherwise, the "dames" will enter a convent. 8vo (150 x 90mm). Woodcut initial and decoration (small wormhole to upper margin of title continuing on following leaves without touching text, slightly browned, slightly cropped to the outer margin). 19th-century dark half calf, gilt title and decorations on spine, marbled endpapers (light rubbing, slightly faded titles and decorations).
Estimate € 100 - 150