1864 Rare First Edition - Mr. Wind and Madam Rain by Paul de Musset, illustrated by Charles H. Bennett.
Original price
$150 USD
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Original price
$150 USD
Original price
$150 USD
$150 USD
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$150 USD
Current price
$150 USD
(Description)
Author: Paul de Musset. Translated by Emily Makepeace. Charles Bennett, illustrator.
Title: Mr. Wind and Madam Rain.
Publisher: London, Sampson Low, Son, & Co., 1864. First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7" X 6".
Pages: 112 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good original gilt decorated full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges are gilt.
Content: Good to very good content (bright, tight, some light foxing and staining - as shown, nice bookplate in the form of a skull through which a worm wriggles with the owner’s initials “PMF” tattooed on the forehead on the front endpaper - as shown).
Illustrations: Profusely illustrated by Charles Bennett.
Title: Mr. Wind and Madam Rain.
Publisher: London, Sampson Low, Son, & Co., 1864. First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7" X 6".
Pages: 112 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good original gilt decorated full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges are gilt.
Content: Good to very good content (bright, tight, some light foxing and staining - as shown, nice bookplate in the form of a skull through which a worm wriggles with the owner’s initials “PMF” tattooed on the forehead on the front endpaper - as shown).
Illustrations: Profusely illustrated by Charles Bennett.
The book: "Mr. Wind and Madam Rain" is a charming allegory that personifies natural elements, blending poetic narrative with rich, illustrative artwork to tell a story that appeals to both young and adult readers. This rare edition captures a unique blend of art and literature from the Victorian era.
The author: Paul de Musset, a French writer, was known for his poems and essays, and his work often reflected the literary influence of his more famous brother, Alfred de Musset
The Illustrator: Charles Bennett was a celebrated Victorian illustrator known for his ability to imbue characters with motion and emotion, often using line art to create whimsical and engaging scenes.