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Original 1936 cover of Les Vacances de Zéphir on an ivory background — Uniform catalogue view on ivory

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The copy in detail

A faithful presentation of the object.

Photographs of the piece offered; only the backgrounds have been standardised. Text, colours, structure and visible condition remain unchanged.

Every view shows the piece being offered. A supporting hand remains visible only where it helps show the structure safely.

Title page with 1936 family inscription — Title page and inscription

Yellow elephant-pattern endpapers — Original endpapers

Illustrated interior spread — Interior spread

Full view of the yellow elephant-pattern endpapers — Original endpapers · full view

The Selection · FM S 0003

Jean de Brunhoff

Les Vacances de ZéphirParis, Hachette, 1936

Name: Les Vacances de Zéphir
SKU: FM-S-0003
Price: 320 CHF
Availability: InStock
Author: Jean de Brunhoff

1936Large illustrated albumOriginal pictorial boardsFragile

A first-year copy of Jean de Brunhoff’s monkey story, preserved with its original pictorial boards, yellow elephant endpapers and a Brussels family inscription dated 1936.

Price

CHF 320

Status

Available · condition documented · fragile

The binding should be handled with support. Its vulnerable hinge is shown in the photographs.

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Edition: Paris, Hachette, 1936
Format: Large illustrated album · reference extent 31, [9] pages
Provenance: Family inscription: Christophe Baroni, Brussels, 1936
Status: Fragile binding · condition documented

Bibliographical description

A vivid 1936 album outside the royal Babar trilogy.

The title page and family inscription establish a 1936 copy. The original pictorial boards and bright yellow elephant-pattern endpapers survive.

The precise printing state still depends on the printer’s imprint, so the catalogue does not overstate it as a confirmed first printing. It is offered separately from the three Babar albums.

Condition of the piece

A complete visual presence with a vulnerable hinge.

Binding

The front hinge is split and the sewing is visible. Do not open the album flat.

Boards

Corners and edges rubbed, with surface marks and light staining.

Interior

Colour illustrations remain attractive; occasional marks and family inscription present.

FOLIA MUNDI · Described with care

An expressive 1936 children’s classic, offered with its fragility fully stated.

Bright colours, elephant endpapers and a 1936 family inscription give this album immediate presence. The fragile front hinge is photographed in detail.