S. Austin; G. Roux - Boulotte - 1885-1885

Magnificent and rare exemplar of the famous Hetzel Collection, ideal for collectors of early children's literature and fine period bindings. Title: Boulotte Author: S. Austin Illustrator: Drawings and engravings by G. Roux Publisher: J. Hetzel et Cie, 18, rue Jacob, Paris Collection: Petite Bibliothèque Blanche (Education and Recreation) Features and Details Binding: characteristic red publisher's boards, richly ornamented with blue floral and architectural decorations, with a central illustrated medallion depicting a girl playing with a hoop. The label “Collection Hetzel” is affixed at the bottom of the cover. Interior: The work opens with a frontispiece engraved depicting the girl with the hoop, followed by the text and numerous in-text illustrations. The first chapter, titled “Ally,” opens on the rhythmic scene of a clock’s tick-tock. Overall condition: Please examine the photographs carefully to judge the exact condition of the binding, headbands, corners, and inner pages. Authentic collectible copy

Estimate:£127.53

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