Paris à Cheval

Paris à Cheval
by Crafty
Adopted for Conservation
In honor of Geraldine M. Benson.
on October 11, 2019
Cover of Paris à cheval

Paris à cheval / / Texte et dessins par Crafty ; avec une préface par Gustave Droz

By Crafty. Paris: E. Plon et cie, 1883.

Paris on Horseback was written and illustrated by French author and cartoonist known as Crafty, whose real name was Victor Eugène Geruzez (1840-1906), specializing in books on horses and hunting. The contents of the book are divided into sections: "Cavalry of Paris," "At the Bois de Boulogne," "At the Races," and "The Art of Falling from the Horse." These satirical and witty observations highlight the transactions and tricks that surrounded acquiring a horse from a Parisian horse dealer. It takes a comical view of French society, the racing world, the horse show, and dressage. There are many drawings and caricatures of the equestrian world and horse racing. It contains reflections and drawings depicting Parisian society on horseback in the morning, afternoon, and evening. This book is a humorous look at life and culture living with horses in Paris⁠—about horse carriages, horse riding, and the etiquette of horsemanship on many levels.

Condition and Treatment: 

This volume features a late-19th century publisher's binding with a decorative stamped cover featuring a horse. The case is loose and the headcap damaged.  Conservators will tighten the hinges and repair the headcap. An acid-free double tray box will be created to house this fragile binding.

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Adoption Type: Preserve for the Future