Out of the "Ark" Books. 6 booklets complete in original box, including Jumbo le Kangourou.
London: Frederick Warne, c 1928. First French edition. Paperback. Small 8vo, shiny white paper wraps with colored illustration to both back/front covers, each booklet 13 pp., colored and b/w illustrations with double page color illustration at midpoint of each book. Set of 6 booklets, the first edition in French, designed and printed by Warne in Great Britain. Excellent condition in original box, which is a bit worn, with a French over-label partially removed from boxtop. Originally published in English in 1927, translated by Suzanne Christoflour: Jumbo le Kangougou, Hubert le petit cochon, Cham et l'oeuf, Jenny la girafe, Tobie le bebe elephant, Le nouveau metier de Pouf,. . One booklet slightly dusty on front cover, OCLC: 225131396 3 copies of English edition only. Very good overall. Item #19477
Price: $125.00