Mars - Joies d'enfants - 1890

Charming illustrated edition of this collection devoted to the child world and its daily pleasures -

The work depicts, through texts and images, the games, the laughter and the small adventures of childhood, in a tone that is both tender and educational, reflecting the family and moral spirit of the late 19th century -

The style, imbued with delicacy and liveliness, illustrates the aim of conveying an idealized vision of childhood, while promoting the simple virtues and innocent joys -

The presented copy, in period binding and complete, preserves a notable patrimonial and documentary value, constituting a piece sought after by collectors interested in children's literature, 19th-century illustration and prestige editions intended for youth -

Mars - Joies d'enfants - SD (circa 1890) - E. Plon, Nourrit et Cie -
47 Pages.

Good condition of the binding, landscape-format book in its original almond-green percaline, light signs of wear, heads worn, spine smooth and unlabelled, the first cover nicely illustrated in color and titled, good condition of the boards and spine -

Very good internal condition, the work enriched with very numerous color illustrations after the drawings of the author, almond-green endpapers in very good condition, fresh interior, no foxing -

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