Emile Littré (1801-1881) French philosopher and lexicographer; politician and member of the Assembly; the founder and director of the 'Revue de philosophie positive'. In the illustration pops out like a puppet by surprise box advocating the compulsory public education. Caricature of Georges Lafosse (1844-1880) from "The Trombinoscope" political satirical magazine of Léon-Charles Bienvenu; said Touchatout (1835 -1910); Monograph No. 18; Imprimerie Vallée; Paris; January 1872