Jules Chancel / Edmond Gros - Cocorico - 1930

Superb illustrated edition in its pretty publisher’s hard cover binding of this work that sits within the tradition of moral and patriotic education books of the late 19th century and the early 20th century -

Through a lively, accessible, and abundantly illustrated narrative, the author offers a work where adventure, nature observation, discovery of the world, and the learning of civic values blend to form the minds of young readers -

The title, evoking the crowing of the rooster, a traditional symbol of France, announces the patriotic dimension of the work, which seeks to develop in the child a sense of attachment to his country, respect for duty, courage, honesty, and love of work -

Jules Chancel, writer specializing in children's stories and popularization works, builds his tale around young characters faced with different experiences that progressively help them understand the realities of life, the beauties of their environment, and the importance of moral qualities -

Jules Chancel / Edmond Gros - Cocorico - SD (Circa 1930) - Ch. Delagrave -
88 Pages.

Very good condition of the binding, the work in its full illustrated publisher’s hard cover, beautiful multicolor plate, slight signs of wear, a few minor defects on the cover, gilt edges, smooth spine -

Very good interior condition, lovely vignette on the title page, work enriched with handsome engravings in black and in color both in-text and out-of-text including a frontispiece, based on Edmond Gros, blue endpaper in good condition, a fine copy -

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