DINAUX, Arthur Description des fêtes populaires données à Valenciennes les 11, 12, 13 mai 1851 par la Société des Incas. Lille E. Vanackere 1854 In-8°: front. and 22 plates (russ.). Contemporary red half-leather, titled spine (lower cover slightly rubbed). First edition of this festive book containing 1 attractive chromolithic faux-title, 1 engraved portrait, 1 title ill. on chine appliqué and 22 double-page plates (numbered 1 to 23, with large fold-out plate nos. 8-9) engraved by W. Marks depicting the various floats that marched in the cavalcades. Text in a green frame. The book details the statutes of this carnival society and gives the program for the festivities.

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