Collectif - Journal des Demoiselles - 1871

Exciting original illustrated edition featuring 15 engravings, of which 8 in color, 6 in black and white, and 1 double black-and-white, from this French periodical aimed mainly at young girls and young women, which belongs to the tradition of the educational, literary, and family press of the 19th century - This publication aimed to accompany its readers in their intellectual, moral, and social formation by offering varied content combining literature, instruction, practical advice, and entertainment - Across its pages, the journal notably addressed good manners, family duties, personal qualities, education, the arts of amusement, and general knowledge deemed useful for shaping a young woman of its time - Literary texts occupied an important place there, with stories, novellas, tales, poems and sometimes novels published in several installments, intended to stimulate the imagination while conveying moral values - Collectif - Journal des Demoiselles - 1871 - Tome XXXIX - Au Bureau du Journal - 380 Pages. Good binding condition, work in its original half-leather, wear from use, a few minor defects on the cover, corners worn, speckled edges, spine with fine decorative cords, gilded title and volume numbering - Good interior condition, rare foxing, works enriched with 15 engravings of which 8 in color, 6 black and white, 1 double black-and-white, text in two columns, marbled endpapers in good condition, a pleasing copy - Delivery service available within a few days –

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