Binding
The front hinge is split and the sewing is visible. Do not open the album flat.
Chosen · Described · Sold with care
The Classics · FM S 0003
Les Vacances de ZéphirParis, Hachette, 1936
A first-year copy of Jean de Brunhoff’s monkey story, preserved with its original pictorial boards, yellow elephant endpapers and a Brussels family inscription dated 1936.
- Edition
- Paris, Hachette, 1936
- Format
- Large illustrated album · reference extent 31, [9] pages
- Provenance
- Family inscription: Christophe Baroni, Brussels, 1936
- Status
- Fragile binding · sold as is
Price
CHF 320Status
Available as is · fragileSerious and reasonable offers may be considered. The binding should be handled with support.
Reserve or make an offerBibliographical description
A vivid 1936 album outside the royal Babar trilogy.
The title page and family inscription establish a 1936 copy. The original pictorial boards and bright yellow elephant-pattern endpapers survive.
The precise printing state still depends on the printer’s imprint, so the catalogue does not overstate it as a confirmed first printing. It is offered separately from the three Babar albums.
The copy in detail
A faithful presentation of the object.
The main view has been isolated on an ivory background for a consistent presentation. The unedited documentary photographs remain the reference for the text, condition, defects and structure.
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The original views show the item exactly as photographed, including hands used to support certain leaves.
Condition and checks
A complete visual presence with a vulnerable hinge.
Boards
Corners and edges rubbed, with surface marks and light staining.
Interior
Colour illustrations remain attractive; occasional marks and family inscription present.
FOLIA MUNDI · Documented expertise
An expressive 1936 children’s classic, offered with its fragility fully stated.
A reservation request or a serious offer can be submitted; confirmation precedes payment.
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