MINES. Miner's libretto, Bois-du-Luc, Houdeng-Aimeries (Belgium) 1833- 1836; imprint in-8 of 8 p., plus 2 ms pages, grey paper cover (stains and marks of use). Miner's notebook. It opens on the Mining Police Regulations, and was issued on May 1, 1833 by the warden to "N° 360 Staquet Modeste, ouvrier, au charbonnage du bois du Luc sur Houdeng-Aimeries", with his description noted by the burgomaster. An inscription reads: "Staquet Modeste left on May 28th by volition of the Charbonnage du Bois du Luc, for having wanted to claim a salary increase"... The day after, a roadmender attests that Staquet "fulfilled his duty during the journey"....