The French painted by themselves. Paris. Curmer. 1840 - 1843. 8 volumes in-8, half black chagrin, spine ribbed. Without the volume of Prisme which was offered. Unique copy, including 404 color engravings. This copy contains 13 original drawings, including 3 watercolors by Henri Monnier, Pauquet... and 152 engravings in color or black, on volant paper, some on China paper. A sociological fresco, Les Français peints par eux-mêmes is an extraordinary description of French people of the 19th century, with contributions from the greatest writers and artists of the time (Balzac, Janin, Gavarni, Daumier...). The first 5 volumes deal with Paris, the next 3 with the province. This unique copy undoubtedly belongs to a collaborator. (Detailed list on request).