ALHOY (Maurice). - Lot 55

ALHOY (Maurice). Les Brigands et bandits célèbres. Paris: à la librairie historique de Cognet, 1858. - In-8, fawn half-maroquin with Bradel-style corners, smooth spine, untrimmed, cover and spine preserved (Alfred Farez). A rare new edition of this interesting work, first published in 1845, featuring a succession of anecdotes and accounts of the lives of the most famous bandits and brigands, with a special focus on the Court of Miracles. The second edition is illustrated with over 120 figures, including 20 hors texte, wood-engraved by Cherrier after drawings by Célestin Nanteuil, Marckl, Janet Lange, Édouard de Beaumont, Demoraine, etc. A fine copy bound by Alfred Farez, complete with both covers and spine, from the library of the literary bibliophile Alfred Piet. The front cover is decorated with a woodcut after Célestin Nanteuil, not included in the book. Spine slightly faded and some rubbing. Rousseurs. Provenance: Alfred Piet, with bookplate.