FA: Legends and Costumes of Manneken-Pis, TPB

Legends and Costumes of
Manneken-Pis

How to describe this odd book? First some history -- the fountain featuring
a statue of a small boy peeing is an historical landmark in Brussels. It has
been stolen and kidnapped plenty of times throughout its history, although
most of the thieves have regretted it (the tales are all in the book). This
book, in addition to providing the history and legends of the Manneken-Pis
features color photographs of the figure garbed in more than 120 historical
to modern costumes from around the world; apparently the tradition of
costuming the statue goes back to 1698.

Editions Thill S.A., Brussels Belgium, 1984, 30 pages, 6 ¼" x 9 ½", trade
paperback with two-staple binding, illustrated.

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Auction closes 12/10/03.