Title: Le Trottoir de Permesse, ou le Rimeur Fantastique, 1788. Extremely Scarce Miniature Almanac in a Beautiful Embroidered and Beaded Binding, with Painted Portraits
Publisher: A Paris, Chez Jubert
Condition: Very Good
An extremely scarce late 18th century edition of the Sidewalk of Permesse, or the Fantastic Rhymer, an almanac. There are 12 full page engravings throughout, and two folding calendars.
This volume has been bound in a beautifully hand embroidered and beaded ivory silk, with gold, metallic threads, and shining beads of numerous hues, from gold, to red, purple, and pink. There are also two painted miniature portraits to the center to the covers, of a man and woman.
The book has golden brocade endpapers.
Worldcat records one existing copy of this edition in libraries.
One finely embroidered volume in 32mo (10 x 6 cm), 32 pages plus 12 full page engravings
This volume is in very good shape, with minimal rubbing and wear to the binding, and a tiny bit of flecking to the painting on the rear cover. The text block is shaken, but holding. There is minor foxing and soiling throughout.