first edition Hardcover
1904 · Paris
by Pierne, Gabriel (Harmonies); Preface By Madame Edmond Rostand Rosamonde Rostand)
Paris: Adrien Sporck, 1904. First Editiion. Hardcover. Very Good. Delaw, George. Oblong 10.5 by 9 Inches. 47 pp. Songs presented with musical notation with color illustrations ornamenting in various formats. Songs included are Frere Jacques, Nous n'irons plus au bois, Trois P'tits Bonhommes, Cadet Rousselle, Ah! mon beau chateau, Il etait une bergere, etc. a total of 22 songs. Style of illustrations is naive and simple with a picturesque sensibility invariably coming through. Front illustrated board has soilage and shelfwear most pronounced in corners. Boards are bowed. Pages toned but clean. (Inventory #: 000790)