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Mémoires d’un Âne Comtesse de Ségur Hachette Paris Antique French Book 1886
Charming antique French edition of Mémoires d’un Âne (Memoirs of a Donkey) by La Comtesse de Ségur (née Rostopchine), published in Paris by Librairie Hachette et Cie in 1886.
This “Bibliothèque Rose Illustrée” edition features 75 detailed vignettes by illustrator H. Castelli and is bound in decorative red cloth with gilt-stamped designs. The elegant binding, typical of late 19th-century French juvenile literature, makes it a beautiful display and collector’s piece.
Author: Comtesse de Ségur
Publisher: Librairie Hachette et Cie, 79 Boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris
Date: 1886 – Nouvelle Édition
Illustrator: H. Castelli (75 vignette engravings)
Series: Bibliothèque Rose Illustrée
Binding: Red cloth hardcover with gilt title and ornamentation
Language: French
Condition: Good antique condition. Cover shows light wear and rubbing, particularly at corners and spine ends. Some foxing and age toning throughout, but the pages remain fully legible and the binding tight. All illustrations are intact and clearly printed.
A fine collectible example of one of France’s most beloved 19th-century children’s classics, ideal for collectors of antique French literature or decorative antique books. Ships out ASAP!
