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French Series of Childrens Books by Arnaud Berquin-Set of 10, c. 1829

$1,200per set
$2,800per set57% Off
£908.09per set
£2,118.88per set57% Off
€1,047.31per set
€2,443.73per set57% Off
CA$1,675.72per set
CA$3,910.01per set57% Off
A$1,877.34per set
A$4,380.47per set57% Off
CHF 977.16per set
CHF 2,280.03per set57% Off
MX$22,862.46per set
MX$53,345.74per set57% Off
NOK 12,447.66per set
NOK 29,044.55per set57% Off
SEK 11,722.19per set
SEK 27,351.77per set57% Off
DKK 7,818.06per set
DKK 18,242.14per set57% Off
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Ten book series of The works of Arnaud Berquin. The set was put together by hand, has leather spines and covers with gilded lettering, decoration, and a lacework design with a hand painted marbleized background. The French language set includes L'Ami des Enfants (1) , his most famous story, L'Ami des Adolescens, Sanford et Merton, Le Livre de Famille & Le Petit Grandisson. Arnaud Berquin (1747 - 1791) was a popular children's book author in the 18th century who was published throughout the 19th century. The group of books together is 11 inches wide.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 1.3 in (3.31 cm)Depth: 4.2 in (10.67 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 10
  • Style:
    French Provincial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1829
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition, general light wear on the spines and covers.
  • Seller Location:
    Ross, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7347241916182

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