145 - JOUY (V.-J.-Etienne de). The Hermit of the Chaussée-d'Antin, or Observations on Parisian Customs and Practices at the Beginning of the 19th Century. [Followed by] Guillaume the Frank-Speaker, or Observations... [Followed by] The Hermit of Guiana (sic), or Observations.

JOUY (V.-J.-Etienne de). The Hermit of the Chaussée-d'Antin, or Observations on Parisian Customs and Practices at the Beginning of the 19th Century. [Followed by] Guillaume the Frank-Speaker, or Observations... [Followed by] The Hermit of Guiana (sic), or Observations. Paris, Pillet, 1815–1817, 10 volumes in-12. Set bound uniformly in blue paper Bradel binding, with gilt title labels and gilt fillets. (Contemporary bindings). - Author’s dedication in volume 1 of “Guillaume”: “From the author to his friend the Chevalier de (Jacquemont)?” A few corners, headpieces, or title labels are slightly rubbed; some foxing or stains. A collated set, with consecutive volume numbers and uniform bindings, of three titles from the “Ermites” series, or “Mœurs françaises”—portrayals of contemporary customs that established their author’s reputation. These books were immensely successful. Jouy’s prolific literary career followed an adventurous and romantic youth, with episodes in French Guiana, the East Indies, and France during the Revolution. 5 frontispieces and 6 illustrations for the 5 volumes of *L’Hermite de la Chaussée-d’Antin*; 2 volumes, illustrated with an engraved title page and a frontispiece, for *Guillaume...*, which is the sequel to *L'Hermite de la Chaussée d'Antin*; 3 volumes with 3 frontispieces and 2 illustrations for *L'Hermite de la Guiane* (sic). References to various editions; each volume was reprinted separately several times.