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Lot 180
Sale 6370 - The Collected Library
Lots Open
Nov 26, 2025
Lots Close
Dec 11, 2025
Timed Online / Philadelphia
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$100 -
150
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$65
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[Games] Bertin, T.P. Les jeux de l'enfance, ou l'heure de recreation du premier et du second ages; ouvrage contenant la gymnastique des deux sexes...
Paris: Brunot-Labbe, 1817. Two volumes in one. 16mo. Illustrated with 24 engraved plates. Full contemporary brown calf, red morocco spine label, stamped in gilt, boards and spine scuffed and worn, loss in upper spine, same starting, extremities rubbed; all edges gilt; marbled endpapers; contemporary gift inscription on front blank; scattered spotting to text and plates.
Scarce French translation of Benjamin Tabart's 1805 Book of Games, featuring 24 charming engravings depicting children at play, including scenes showing swinging, kite flying, archery, badminton, cricket, and more.

