Arnaud Berquin — L&Apos;Ami Des Enfans

London, J. Stockdale; J. Rivington; B. Law, 1787 . Leather. The scarce first two volumes of this late eighteenth century edition of the children's tales of Arnaud Berquin. In the original French.The first two volumes only of the scarce 1787 four volume edition of these works by French children's author Arnaud Berquin.With a frontispiece to each volume, engraved by Skelton.First published between 1782 and 1783, this was Berquin's most popular work, a collection of tales for children that detailed events that could happen to children in their every day lives, rather than imaginative fairy tales. Berquin's works were remarked upon for their prioritisation of the family unit rather than the individual.ESTC reference N30038With the bookplate of British soldier 'Vere Poulett' to the front pastedown of volume I, and ink notations to volume I front free endpaper, and volume II front pastedown and front free endpaper. In full tree calf bindings. Significant rubbing to back strips and board perimeters. Joints starting, with boards tenderly held. Horizontal splits in the leather of the spine. Bookplate to volume I front pastedown, ink notations to volume I front free endpaper, and volume II front pastedown and front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned but generally clean and bright, with the odd spot. Good Only . Ill.: Skelton. Good Only .