Victor Delcroix - Les Jeunes Enfants Illustres

Paris, Megard et Cie, 1882. Leather. A collection of stories concerning remarkable children, bound handsomely in full morocco. An illustrated work in a full morocco binding with gilt decoration to the spine and moire silk end papers. All edges gilt. A collection of stories concerning famous children, such as Betrant de Guseclin, whose strength in childhood anticipated the major part he played in the Hundred Years' War; Michaelangelo, whose skill as a sculptor was evident from a young age; Anne of Brittany, who became Queen of France at 14 years old; and Mozart, who composed his first pieces at a very young age. In a full morocco binding. Externally fairly smart, with rubbing to the boards and extremities. Front hinge is starting but remains firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age toned but clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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