Jules Janin - Les Oiseaux bleus - 1864
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Original edition. A collection of stories written by Jules Janin and gathered under the general title 'The Blue Birds.'
Charming little stories 'written in the courtyard of the small garden, to the whistles of blackbirds, the chirping of linnets, tits, and the black-headed warbler, while the sparrow chirps and frolics in the clementines of the big wall.' (pp. 3-4)
Contains: The Poet and the Capuchin - The Punishment of Retaliation - The Harpagons - Theodora - The Thirteenth District - False Confidences - Eutyphron's Insomnia.
Set in an elegant half navy blue morocco binding, with raised bands, gilded fleurons and panels, and the title and author's name stamped in small tools. Gilt top. (period binding)
Condition: slight scuffs on the heads, perforated corners, scattered rust spots. Good condition. Untrimmed.
Provenance: from the library of André Barrier, 'President of the Court of Appeal of Paris, President of the Cent Bibliophiles' (manuscript bookplate on the front endpaper).
Jules Janin
The Blue Birds
Paris, L. Hachette and Co., Bookstore, 1864
in-8 (19 x 12 cm); 364 pages; 2 figures.
Seller's Story
We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web.
On-site withdrawals are only from MONDAY TO FRIDAY, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore
48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
Translated by Google TranslateOriginal edition. A collection of stories written by Jules Janin and gathered under the general title 'The Blue Birds.'
Charming little stories 'written in the courtyard of the small garden, to the whistles of blackbirds, the chirping of linnets, tits, and the black-headed warbler, while the sparrow chirps and frolics in the clementines of the big wall.' (pp. 3-4)
Contains: The Poet and the Capuchin - The Punishment of Retaliation - The Harpagons - Theodora - The Thirteenth District - False Confidences - Eutyphron's Insomnia.
Set in an elegant half navy blue morocco binding, with raised bands, gilded fleurons and panels, and the title and author's name stamped in small tools. Gilt top. (period binding)
Condition: slight scuffs on the heads, perforated corners, scattered rust spots. Good condition. Untrimmed.
Provenance: from the library of André Barrier, 'President of the Court of Appeal of Paris, President of the Cent Bibliophiles' (manuscript bookplate on the front endpaper).
Jules Janin
The Blue Birds
Paris, L. Hachette and Co., Bookstore, 1864
in-8 (19 x 12 cm); 364 pages; 2 figures.
Seller's Story
We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web.
On-site withdrawals are only from MONDAY TO FRIDAY, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore
48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Number of Books
1
Subject
Literature
Book Title
Les Oiseaux bleus
Author/ Illustrator
Jules Janin
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1864
Edition
1st Edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
364
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