Henri IV by Montorgueil & Vogel (Antique French children's book) first ed ©1907

Description: Henri IV roi de France et de Navarre text by G. Montorgueil, illustrations by H. Vogel ©1907 Published by Ancienne Librairie Furne, Boivin & Cie, ParisCollection d'Albums Historiques book series First Edition Includes matted portraits A French children’s book of The History of France and the Life of King Henry IV (1553-1610). 30 full-page, multicolored chromatographic engravings by H. Vogel on firm paper, including 4 double-page illustrations and four matted chromolithographic reproductions of brilliant portraits of Heinrich IV, Admiral Coligny, Rosny Duc de Sully, and Marie de Medici, watercolors, by H. Vogel mounted on green laid paper with gold border Except for the first page, the binding is intact, otherwise, no stamps or tears, an inscription dated 1919 is on the second page. (see photo) This wonderful book was originally written and superbly illustrated for children and young people. Georges Montorgueil is the alias name of Octave Lebesgue (1857-1933), a famous French journalist and author of wonderful children's books, working for the Écho de Paris, Éclair, and later Le Temps. Hugo Vogel (1855-1934) was a famous German painter of portraits and historical scenes, a professor at the academy in Berlin who received numerous German and French awards for his (at that time new) style of historical painting. Hardcover cloth, gilt edges, partially gilt cover, and blind embossing72 pages14.5 in x 12 in x .5 inApprox. 4 lbs More of this series is available, inquire about discounts on bundles. #Historiedefrance #empirefrancais #Frenchhistory #Miltaria #antiquebook#CollectiondAlbumsHistoriques #Montorgueil #FrenchHistory #HenriIV #Vogel(No 106)

Price: 120 USD

Location: Albany, New York

End Time: 2025-01-04T17:47:53.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD