[ALLETZ (Pons Augustin)]. The modern Albert,... - Lot 26 - Hôtel des ventes d'Évreux

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[ALLETZ (Pons Augustin)]. The modern Albert,... - Lot 26 - Hôtel des ventes d'Évreux
[ALLETZ (Pons Augustin)]. The modern Albert, or new, tried and true secrets, collected according to the most recent discoveries, some of which have the purpose of remedying a great number of accidents which concern health; others, a quantity of useful things to know for the different needs of life; others, finally, for all that concerns pure pleasure, both in the Fields and in the City. New edition. Paris, Widow Duchesne, 1782. 2 vol. in-12 gilt calf, smooth threaded spine, gilt title and tomaison, double gilt fillet framing the covers, tr. paille (contemporary binding). Very small worm gallery on one spine, otherwise a very good copy. "The first edition of this often reprinted book dates from 1768" (Quérard I-38). A collection of "tips and tricks" about health, gardens, country life, domestic chores, etc. by the prolific compiler Pons-Augustin Alletz (1703-1785) containing many "recipes" such as how to bleach blondes for women's hair, traps for catching wolves, ways to destroy ants, the elixir of long life, how to make sea water fresh, syrup refreshing for the summer, putty for windows, etc. etc. (Caillet, 192.)
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