The weekly journal Le Sifflet [The Whistle], edited by Achille Steens. Paris: P.V. Stock, 1899. Volume of issues from the first year (February 17, 1898–January 21, 1899). French.
The satirical weekly Le Sifflet, which was published in France from 1898 to 1899, used caricature as a means of social critique. The first issue, from February 17, 1898, deals with the Dreyfus Affair; its cover page depicts Ferdinand Esterhazy, the man who was eventually discovered to be the real spy. Many other issues deal with the Dreyfus Affair, which shocked French society at the time.
The volume is 39 cm. Fair condition. Creases, tears, and open tears. Detached leaves. Damaged binding. The binding is detached from the body of the book, and the two parts of the binding are detached from one another.