Image 1 of Antique French Illustrated Children's Music Book "Voyez Comme on Danse", Gabriel Pierné, c.1920 – 2C44
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Antique French Illustrated Children's Music Book "Voyez Comme on Danse", Gabriel Pierné, c.1920 – 2C44

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A charming antique French illustrated children's book titled Voyez Comme on Danse: Chansons de Jeu et Rondes Enfantines, featuring music by Gabriel Pierné and delightful illustrations by Georges Delaw, with a preface by Edmond Rostand. Published in Paris by Adrien Spork Éditeur, this book dates to the early 20th century (circa 1915–1925), a period reflected in its refined graphic style blending late Art Nouveau with early Art Deco influences. The cover is beautifully illustrated with a pastoral scene of children dancing in a circle before a castle and village landscape, rendered in soft greens and blues. Inside, the book contains 47 pages of traditional French children's songs, complete with musical notation and charming full-page illustrations. The compositions include well-known traditional pieces such as Malbrough s'en va-t-en guerre, Frère Jacques, and other classic nursery songs. This piece is both a nostalgic cultural artifact and a visually decorative object, ideal for collectors of antique children's books, music-related items, or early 20th-century illustration. Details Title: Voyez Comme on Danse Subtitle: Chansons de jeu et rondes enfantines Composer: Gabriel Pierné Illustrator: Georges Delaw Preface: Edmond Rostand Publisher: Adrien Spork Éditeur, Paris Origin: France Date: Circa 1915–1925 Pages: 47 Content: Illustrated songs with musical scores Binding: Softcover illustrated board Dimensions: 28 × 23 × 1.5 cm (11.0 × 9.1 × 0.6 in) Condition Vintage condition with visible age and use. Tears, edge wear, and discoloration on covers. Spine worn and partially fragile. Interior pages show foxing and age toning. Some staining and marks consistent with age. Structurally complete and highly displayable.
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ConditionGoodColorsMulti ColorMaterialPaperNumber of items1Height28 cmWidth23 cmDepth1 cmSigns of usageStains, Discoloring, Chipped

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