Sallanches (4 results)

4to, pp. [ii], 40, woodcut arms to title page; head-pieces; uncut in the original buff wrappers, a little dust-soiled, short worm trace to upper wrapper. First and, apparently, only edition of these civic regulations for the town of Sallanches, a French commune in the Haute-Savoie region, close to the Mont Blanc massif. In 101 chapters all aspects of civic life are organised, from markets and food shops, to all kinds of entertainments and the organisation of spectacles and lotteries. The treatment of household servants is covered, as is the admission of foreigners, be they visitors or travelling merchants. Many of the rules relate to food and drink, where wine and cider may be sold, and at what price, and only after having registered at the Bureau de Police and having paid the relevant taxes. Weights and measures are to be standardised, and enforced especially at the markets. Public order is maintained by the police and the cleaning of streets and public places organised. Fires were clearly seen as a particular danger for the community and regulations were in force to limit the danger and to organise fire-fighters in case of emergency. All regulations were issued by the town senate and give a detailed insight into the internal organisation of the community. Very uncommon, OCLC: Geneva.

Stahlstich n. Reiss b. Bibliogr. Institut, um 1850, 10,3 x 14,8.

Stahlstich v. Daumerlang, 1835, 7,8 x 13,4.

Altkolorierte Lithographie, Stuttgart bei Hoffmann, 1862, 15x21,7 cm.