"ALDRICH, THOMAS BAILEY" Un Écolier Américain . . . Traduit de L’Anglais par Th. Bentzon . . . Dessins par J. Davis. "Paris: Bibliothéque d’Éducation et de Récréation, J. Hetzel, [1882]." First edition in French "TheNUC records three copies, all at Harvard (apparently in three different bindings), to which OCLC adds one at Connecticut College." "Royal 8vo, original decorated red cloth, gilt decorations and lettering, a.e.g. Frontis, vignette title page and 23 plates." " ¶ Aldrich’s most enduring work, The Story of a Bad Boy, and one of the most famous 19th century American children’s books, here in its rare French translation, attractively illustrated and printed. At the conclusion of the novel are two additional stories in French by Aldrich. Inscribed on the verso of the front free endpaper “To Ogden Bishop / In Pleasant remembrance of / a dinner we had together / July 28, 1889 / Thos. Bailey Aldrich / Paris.” Vellum bookplate of Ogden M. Bishop on the front paste-down." Inner hinges repaired; cloth somewhat soiled; very good copy. Price: USD 400.00 other currencies   order no. 19082    inquire

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