336-[SARTINES] - Unpublished documents on the reign of Louis XV. Journal des inspecteurs de M. de Sartines. Première série-1761-1764. Bruxelles, Parent, Paris, Dentu, 1863, in-12, XII-339 pp, blue half-maroquin with corners, ornate ribbed spine, gilt head (Lanscelin). First edition. Le Clère, Bibliographie critique de la police, 903: "Reproduction of reports drawn up for the most part by Inspector Marais, in charge of the Palais-Royal district and also of the vice department, the surveillance of foreigners and gaming houses (Rétif de La Bretonne denounced their venality and their payment by prostitutes). These reports greatly entertained Louis XV, who had them read in bed every morning and often commented on by Sartines, Lieutenant General of Police from 1759 to 1774, then appointed Secretary of State for the Navy." Published by L. Larchey. A fine copy.