Vie Privée et Publique Des Animaux / The Private and Public Life of the Animals, Illustrated By J.J. Grandville; Paris, 1867 sub-Curios then in Kashmir

then in Kashmir

In wonderfully aged condition

The front dial is stamped “The Dey Time Register” to one side and “Howard Bros

The reverse has a large double fastening pin

though the remaining words are lighter

Vie Privée et Publique Des Animaux / The Private and Public Life of the Animals, Illustrated By J.J. Grandville; Paris, 1867 sub-Curios then in KashmirOrigin: French Period: Mid 19th Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1867 Height: 11 inches Width: 7 inches 636 pages The rare edition of this major work, profusely illustrated by Grandville is a superb collection of short stories written by popular French writers of the time. The stories have animals as their main characters and are mostly satirical. Condition is very good with a very good leather binding, hinges fine, overall slightly worn and