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La Plus Vieille Histoire Du Monde - Children s CLOTH BOOK of the Book of Genesis

$675
£514
€591.86
CA$956.53
A$1,028.89
CHF 549.87
MX$12,127.68
NOK 6,932.55
SEK 6,337.67
DKK 4,422.16

About the Item

Beautifully illustrated by Françoise Seignobosc Paris: Paul Dumas / Jardin des Modes, 1931. 4to; 8 1/4 x 9 3/4 inches (210 x 250 mm); 13 unpaginated color illustrated folded linen leaves. Pictorial linen folded around cardboard insert and stitch-bound, striped web tape spine, batik print illustrations with hand drawn lettering. Light soiling on covers but very clean inside. A charming and unique cloth book of children's storybook of Genesis by Françoise (Françoise Seignobosc, 1897-1961), with text hand-lettered text in French, and images depicting the creation of the heavens and the earth, the beasts of the field and the fishes of the sea. Condition: Near fine
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.27 in (21 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1931
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Middletown, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BH10551stDibs: LU8340248294722

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