#573

Rare French Book
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13" (33 cm.) x 10". The 308 page volume, written by the French historian of French toys and dolls, contains superb information and illustrations on all forms of childhood entertainment including dolls, doll furniture, toys, automata, menages, animals, and more. With 250 illustrations within the text, 100 other gravures, and 50 color engravings of early toys. Published by Hachette in 1904. The story of D'Allemagne is told in Encyclopedia of French Dolls by Theimer, page 19. Excellent condition.