BERESFORD (James). Les Misères de la vie humaine, ou les Gémissmens et soupirs exhalés au milieu des fêtes, des spectacles, des bals et des concerts. Translation from English, on the eighth edition, by T.-P. Bertin. Paris, Chaumerot, 1809, 2 volumes in-8, VI-frontispice folded in each volume, midnight blue half-maroquin, ribbed spine, marbled head, monogram at foot (late 19th century binding. French first edition. The two engravings show Les Misères personnifiées. A curious work that lists all human troubles. (Ribs rubbed, foxing, tears restored to engravings).