The Tales of Perrault - Illustrated Edition 1884 by Adrien Marie

Magnificent illustrated edition of Les Contes de fées en prose et en vers (Fairy Tales in Prose and Verse ) by Charles Perrault, published in 1884.

Edition Details:

• Author: Charles Perrault
• Illustrator: Adrien Marie
• Publisher: A. Lahure, Paris
• Year: 1884
• Format: folio (large format)
• Binding: Hardcover in red percaline
• Decoration: Gilded embossed ornamentation depicting scenes from fairy tales.

Literary Content:

It includes Perrault's immortal classic tales that have enchanted generations: Sleeping Beauty , Little Red Riding Hood , Puss in Boots , Cinderella , among others.

Historical and Artistic Value:

This 1884 edition is a remarkable example of 19th-century French publishing art. The red percaline cover with elaborate gold embossed illustrations is characteristic of luxury editions of the time, intended for refined libraries.

Adrien Marie's illustrations perfectly complement Perrault's timeless tales, making this edition both a literary piece and a decorative art object.

For Collectors:

An essential piece for collections of classic French children's literature, 19th-century illustrated editions, or libraries of historical fairy tales. A copy that combines literary, historical, and aesthetic value.