Author: Title: Literature, 1862, French | Aventures de Robinson Crusoé. Illustrées par Gavarni. Paris, Morizot, 1862, 428 pp.
Description: A French translation of Daniel Defoe's 'Robinson Crusoe' (1719). With illustrated plates by Gavarni. Ex libris of J Floor (viool en zonnebloemen) on front pastedown, blind stamp of W.P. van Stockum antiquarian bookshop on second front endleaf.The original novel was so well received in the literary world, that it had already run through four editions by the end of 1719. It has gone on to become one of the most widely published books in history, so much so that it has become a genre in its own right, called the 'Robinsonade'.Children's literature - French - Robinson Kreutznaer - Friday - travel Period hardcover binding, 18.5 x 11.6 cm. Gilt edges. Signs of wear: rubbings and small damages on binding, foxing throughout the text.
Keywords: Children's books|Theater
Price: EUR 43.60 = appr. US$ 47.39 Seller: Antiquariaat Arine van der Steur
- Book number: 67649