La Belle Nivernaise
In the French language. By Alphonse Daudet
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Paris, C. Marpon et E. Flammarion, 1886.
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Pp: 226; /2/; 16; illustr.
Size: 28 x 19 cm
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La Belle Nivernaise is a children’s novel written by Alphonse Daudet, a 19th-century French novelist. The novel is based on the story of an old boat and its crew. He dedicated this novel to his son Lucien Daudet. Richly illustrated first edition.
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Binding: Red faux letter binding with gilted and blind-stamped panels, gilted text block edges, and spine cover. It is beautifully decorated and illustrated. Spine joints are slightly damaged, with some minimal traces of wear.
Condition: Flyleaf inscribed and stamped. The book was a gift from the Queen of Serbia, Natalia Obrenovic. Dated: 29. Jun 1888. Some occasional stains and signs of usage, clean copy otherwise.
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