1947 Aile D'Argent La Magique Philippe de Rothschild Signed First Edition Sca

Aile D'Argent La Magique. A signed first edition of Philippe de Rothschild's very scarce children's work, illustrated throughout by Eliane Bonabel. Author's Presentation Copy, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, Scarce, Signed. This book weighs 1 KG when packed.

The scarce first edition of this work. Inscribed to the half title'To Maud with love, Phillipe'. Philippe, Baron de Rothschild, was a member of the Rothschild banking family, and became a Grand Prix motor racing driver, a screenwriter, playwright, theatrical producer, a poet, and one of the most successful wine growers in the world. With vignette illustrations throughout by Eliane Bonabel. Philippe authored this work for his daughter Philippine when she was just five years old, presenting her a book of fairy stories in which both she and her father were involved as characters.

In the publisher's original paper wraps. Wraps a touch age toned to perimeters.

Small loss of paper to back strip tail, and to front joint. Further horizontal closed tears to back strip. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear.

Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy. Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones. Often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy.

Some more serious faults as will. Be described in the condition report under'condition. Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair. As with good only above but with other faults. Leaving a compromised copy even after repair.

Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them. Major defects will be described. Please ask for details and conditions.

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