MANUSCRIPT. [A hand-written book of references by Monsieur Maurice Lommer, pest controller. N.p: 1899-1938.] 340pp. manuscript, 8vo (186 x 121mm.) Unnumbered pages hand-written on one side of the leaf only in German, French and Italian and in various different hands by the proprietors of various European hotels and sanatoria, all being references and favourable recommendations for Monsieur Lommer and his expertise at pest-control and appreciation of the work he has undertaken for them, including many official stamps of these establishments, includes a small photo of Monsieur Lommer himself on the front-free endpaper, and his own personal stamp. (Some browning.) Contemporary maroon morocco (some wear to spine ends, rubbing). Note: a book of references spanning nearly the whole first half of the 20th century for the itinerant yet proud and professional Monsieur Lommer who, born in Geneva, travels across various European cities cleansing hotels of 'caffards' (cockroaches), before moving on with his book of references which serves as an entrée and, presumably, a good bed for the night. Finally, in 1939 he lands up back in Geneva, extinguishing the caffards of his home city.