Picture Book: Cinderella and Other Tales by Perrault - The G - Lot 252

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Picture Book: Cinderella and Other Tales by Perrault - The G - Lot 252
Picture Book: Cinderella and Other Tales by Perrault - The Golden Age Collection - Casterman A superb illustrated children’s book featuring Cinderella and Other Tales by Perrault, introduced and narrated by Jeanne Cappe, with magnificent illustrations and watercolors by Jean-Léon Huens. A classic title published in the famous “L’âge d’or” collection by Casterman. Book Details: Publisher: Casterman Author / Presenter: Jeanne Cappe Illustrator: Jean-Léon Huens Original copyright: © CASTERMAN 1950 ISBN: 2-203-13105-5 ISSN: 0750-0572 Barcode (back cover): 9782203131057 / Internal code under the ISBN: 4697 Back Cover: Against an off-white background with a yellow edge, it features the complete catalog of titles available in the “L’âge d’or” collection (organized by author or theme: Madame le Prince de Beaumont, Andersen, Lewis Carroll, Collodi, La Fontaine, Grimm, Perrault...). The bottom of the cover is adorned with a charming color illustration taken from the tales. Overall Condition: The book is in very good condition for a volume in this collection. Covers: The hardcover front cover is very fresh and clean, displaying the title in large, bold red letters. The illustration of Cinderella in front of the castle has retained its soft, luminous hues with no major discoloration, despite some subtle surface handling marks. The back cover has remained bright white and in good condition. Corners and edges: Firm and solid, showing only very light signs of wear at the corners. Interior: The interior pages are in excellent condition—bright white, clean, and the block of pages is perfectly secure within its original binding. A beautiful, sturdy, and well-preserved vintage copy, ideal for collectors of vintage children’s books or those nostalgic for Jean-Léon Huens’s illustrations.
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