HAGEMANS (Germaine). In the World of Animals - Lot 117

HAGEMANS (Germaine). In the World of Animals A charming illustrated book for children, published in the early 1930s by Éditions Pittoresques. The book presents a gallery of animals from around the world through full-color plates in a decorative style characteristic of Art Deco. Lions, tigers, birds, polar animals, and exotic creatures are depicted with elegance and simplicity in compositions that reflect the era’s taste for stylized naturalistic illustration. With its large oblong format, meticulous presentation, and high-quality illustrations, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into French illustrated children’s books from the interwar period. Published in 1931, it belongs to that generation of beautiful educational picture books now sought after by both bibliophiles and collectors of vintage illustrations. Author: HAGEMANS (Germaine). Title: Dans le Monde des Bêtes. Publisher: Les Éditions Pittoresques, Paris, 1931. Format: large oblong quarto. Illustrations: numerous color plates as inserts and drawings within the text. Binding: publisher’s illustrated cardboard cover. Condition: a complete copy but showing significant signs of wear on the cover (stains, scuffing, worn corners, and small tears visible in the photographs).