{"product_id":"lami-des-enfants-by-arnaud-berquin-1792-rare-french-childrens-book","title":"L'Ami des Enfants by Arnaud Berquin 1792 rare French children's book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Old Books, Books in French, Children's Books, Arnaud Berquin, Leather Books).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eL'Ami des Enfants, \u003c\/b\u003eby Arnaud Berquin.\u003cbr\u003eVolume Two published 1792, Paris by Didot.\u003cbr\u003e408 pages. Text in French. Wood engraved devices and small illustrations throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough an \"odd\" volume, contents are a compilation of short works intended for didactic instruction to young children, complete unto themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeriod mottled full leather binding, smooth spine, gilt compartment decorations, gilt title lettering on contrasting leather label. Binding remains clean, tight, and sound. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpine leather rubbed, surface crackling, ends slightly chipped, still supple, book structurally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook remains well preserved and attractive on the shelf. It displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, the age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this antique item survives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook Measures c. 6 3\/4\" H x 5\" W.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[B488].\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps \u0026 Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58776800919855,"sku":"dvs1793765564311","price":136.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/8797\/5727\/files\/lami-des-enfants-by-arnaud-berquin-1792-rare-french-childrens-book_1.jpg?v=1793765573","url":"https:\/\/modestly.shop\/products\/lami-des-enfants-by-arnaud-berquin-1792-rare-french-childrens-book","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}