Description: Click here to see our other books! L'oie du Capitole Leo Claretie; A Vimar c1900 Societe Francaise d'Editions d'Art, L.- Henry May : Paris 13" by 9.5" [4], 43, [1] SUMMARY A beautifully illustrated copy of 'L'oie du Capitole', a French children's book about the mythological capitol geese, with hand-coloured illustrations. First Edition,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage: £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION 'Edition du Figaro', scarce. Illustrations include numerous hand-painted in-text illustrations throughout work. 'L'oie du Capitole' is an amusing children's book, written in French and based upon the mythological 'Oies du Capitole'. The Capitol Geese refers to an event from the sixth century, in which geese raised the alarm to the Roman people when the Gauls tried to take them by surprise at night. Other interesting animals are introduced, such as elephants, camels, and lions. Written by Leo Claretie (1862-1924), a french journalist. Claretie tragically died when he was hit by a train in the 1920s. With drawings by Auguste Vimar (1851-1916), a visual artist who contributed to a range of children's books. Ink inscription to front pastedown from prior owner, stating 'Jacques Chaigne, a son grand ami, Jean.' Collated, complete. CONDITION In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, smart, with gilt illustration still bright on front boards. Light fading to the margins of boards with a few marks. Light wear to the head and tail of spine. Prior owner's ink inscription to front pastedown and endpapers. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned, but colour illustrations remain bright. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Children's Fiction
Publisher: Societe Francaise d'Editions d'Art, L.- Henry May
Author: Leo Claretie; A Vimar
Binding: Cloth
Subject: Children's
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: Paris
Illustrator: Auguste Vimar
Signed: No
Place of Publication: Paris
Year Printed: 1900
Country/Region of Manufacture: Paris
