Caquire: Parodie de Zaïre
De Vessaire [pseudonym].
From Fold the Corner Books, Milford, SURRE, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since October 31, 2023
From Fold the Corner Books, Milford, SURRE, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since October 31, 2023
About this Item
De Vessaire [pseudonym]. Caquire: Parodie de Zaïre, Seconde édition, considérablement emmerdée. 'Á Chio' [but Paris]: Imprimerie d'Avalons, n.d. [but 1780 or 1783]. 8vo. 179 x 112 mm. Engraved frontispiece and 104 numbered pp. Frontispiece, title, and final leaf skilfully repaired including lacks, occasional very minor staining, not touching text, occasional light marginal dampstaining, sometimes touching text, title and frontis slightly discoloured, but generally good and clean internally. Late 19th-century French quarter sheep gilt over marbled paper boards. Scarce. Engraved frontis of a man and a woman in rural costume shitting and farting (respectively) on top of the tomb of the pseudonymous author. Apparently the first edition of this scatological parody of Voltaire's 1732 play Zaire, a highly popular five-act tragedy, attributed most commonly to Charles-Jean de Combles (1735-1803), a councillor in Lyon, or Benoit-Michel de Camberousse (1754-1841). The play features characters with names that play on the French word for poo : Merdillon, Merdedor, and the fantastically named Crotenmain, or Crap-in-hand . This copy differs from the BnF in its pagination, that copy having 78pp. and the frontis, but the contents appear to be the same. 3 copies only of this edition on Worldcat, no copies on ABE. Seller Inventory # 0024
Bibliographic Details
Title: Caquire: Parodie de Zaïre
Publisher: Imprimerie d'Avalons
Publication Date: 1780
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 2nd Edition
Store Description
For our terms and conditions of business, please see our website, https://www.foldthecornerbooks.co.uk/terms-and-conditions-1
You have the right to cancel this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The cancellation period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the goods.
To exercise the right to cancel, you must inform us of your decision to cancel this contract by a cl...
More InformationWe aim to process your orders for shipping and collection within two working days. You will receive an email acknowledging your order, and another with your shipping and tracking details.
All our books are securely and carefully packaged in parcel paper and bubble wrap, and are placed either in a padded envelope, a protected cardboard book-wrap, or a well-cushioned cardboard box.
We have comprehensive insurance to cover the unlikely event of loss or damage in transit.
For shipping outside of the UK, customs charges and/or import taxes may be charged by your local customs authorities. These charges are separate from our shipping costs and are not set or administered by us. They are usually payable directly to the courier company or local border authority when the parcel enters the country and will be your responsibility. In many countries printed books have a reduced rate of VAT.
In the unlikely event of your parcel not arriving within the times specified below, please contact us and we will do our best to provide an update on its status.
Please note that if a book is especially large, heavy, fragile or valuable, we may contact you to arrange a quote for delivery. This service will be provided at cost.
Payment Methods
accepted by seller