#535

Two French Parlor Games
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$350
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Including 5" x 6" "Le Petit Poucet", an alphabet story book with heavy cardboard pages and spot varnish to enhance the delicate engravings on each. Paris, Bernardin-Bechet, Editor (cover edges worn, some spotting). And 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" wooden box labeled "Mosaik" with slide lid, engraving on lid depicting seven people playing the little game, and complete contents with instruction paper for creating various designs (excellent unplayed with condition). Mid-19th century.