Police Dictionary By Edmé De La Poix De Freminville Original Edition 1758

Dictionary or treatise on the general police of cities, towns, parishes, and lordships of the countryside... Edme de la POIX DE FREMINVILLE This police treatise is undoubtedly one of the best testimonies that can be found on the customs, the daily life of the French in the 18th century. Compared to the police treatise of Delamare, which the author speaks of in his preface, the present treatise has a more practical aim, which is why it has been put in the form of a dictionary, it contains not only all the edicts relating to a question but also valuable comments from the author. chez Gissey 1758 in 4 588 pp, full calf of the time, decorated spine, red morocco title piece, damaged cap and rubbed corners First edition