Antique book In Heidi's Land Johanna Spyri Flammarion illustrated cover

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Description

This old book, titled Au pays de Heidi by Johanna Spyri, features a rigid, predominantly blue hardcover, illustrated with a vibrant and colorful scene: a young blonde girl, surrounded by an abundance of alpine flowers, stands out against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains. The very expressive illustration evokes the bucolic and childlike world of the original work, with an attention to detail in the floral representation and the mountain landscape. The title and the author's name are printed in white and black letters, clearly legible on the upper part of the cover.

At the bottom of the front cover is the yellow logo of the publisher Flammarion, a guarantee of a recognized edition in the field of children's literature. The binding visible in the photo appears solid, and the blue spine matches the background color of the cover. The overall impression is one of freshness and authenticity, characteristic of illustrated children's editions from the mid-20th century, even if the exact year is not specified on this side.

The classic-style drawing highlights the iconic figure of Heidi, a central character in children's literature, and uses a palette of vibrant colors: blue, green, red, white, and yellow dominate the whole, enhancing the visual impact. The name of the illustrator is not explicitly indicated on this side, but the visible signature on the left ("H.R. Roll") suggests the work of a recognized artist in children's publishing.

The book's format appears compact and easy to handle, ideal for children's reading or for display on a bookshelf. The visible part of the cover does not have a removable dust jacket. No major defects, missing parts, scuff marks, or tears are apparent on the front, and the whole appears to be in good visual condition for an old work.

Condition

The item is second-hand and sold as is. The visible cover is in good overall condition, with no significant apparent defects on the side shown.

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