Petit Chansonnier de l’enfance
Paris: chez Marcilly, 1830
£ 900
A charming children’s miniature almanac (26 x 20 mm) published by the leading French publishing house Marcilly, who were responsible for many of the most beautiful children’s books of the 19th century. 64 pages, bound in red morocco, with gilt blooming flower and geometric frame ornaments, some remains of gilt on edges, a very clean copy. This songbook contains the lyrics for nine different songs, as well as eight full-page engraved illustrations and a calendar. This miniature book was part of a series printed by Marcilly, containing tiny volumes of stories, anecdotes, fables, etc all aimed to be gifted to children.
Houghton 105 p.32