{"product_id":"vinyle-45t-la-fee-melusine-annie-ducaux-les-enfants-sages-vintage-conte-enfant","title":"45 RPM Vinyl Record The Fairy Melusine Annie Ducaux The Wise Children vintage children's story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 45 rpm vinyl record features the original cover of \"La Fée Mélusine\" (Melusine the Fairy), a story narrated by Annie Ducaux of the Comédie Française. The cover boasts a colorful graphic illustration typical of the 1960s-1970s, depicting Melusine the fairy in medieval attire, playing a harp, with long flowing hair and a stylized serpent in the background. The main title \"LA FÉE Mélusine\" appears at the top left, accompanied by the credit \"Conte de Jean d’Arras\" (Story by Jean d’Arras) at the top right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe inscription \"raconté par ANNIE DUCAUX de la Comédie Française\" (narrated by ANNIE DUCAUX of the Comédie Française) is clearly visible on the left side of the cover, while at the bottom, there is the mention \"Un album Les Enfants Sages\" (A Les Enfants Sages album) as well as the record's reference: \"DISQUE 45 T. ENF. 706\". The \"Les Enfants Sages\" logo, illustrated with two children's faces, also appears in the lower left corner. The overall design features a soft and childish graphic style, typical of children's records of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible side shows a cardboard sleeve with dominant pastel colors: blue, green, purple, and yellow, with black outlines highlighting the illustration. The drawing style and composition evoke French youth productions from the mid-20th century, with particular attention paid to the magical atmosphere of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sleeve shows visible signs of wear, including marked creases in the corners, slight soiling on the bottom right edge, and some crumpling on the surface. These marks confirm its vintage authenticity and prior use, without obscuring the readability of the texts or the integrity of the main illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis record is a narrative medium intended for listening to a children's story, combining the voice of a famous actress with an evocative illustration, and is part of the \"Les Enfants Sages\" album series, known for its adaptations of classic literary and traditional works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. The cover shows several visible signs of wear: creases, crumpling, and handling marks. However, the overall readability and faithfulness to the original presentation remain intact. The record is not visible in the photo; only the condition of the sleeve is described.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nThe character of Melusine originates from medieval French folklore and was popularized in the 14th century by Jean d’Arras. This female figure, half-woman, half-serpent, has inspired numerous stories, artworks, and adaptations for young people, particularly in children's publishing and records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping are guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in antique and vintage items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: 45 rpm record, children's vinyl, illustrated cover, audio story, Les Enfants Sages, Mélusine record, Annie Ducaux, vintage record, children's story, youth vinyl, narrative album, Jean d’Arras story\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54324303921479,"sku":"1580697d-2ac4-43cf-96e2-a3973ca1c59a","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_b8d3fb9e-4793-455d-8a52-99ade3b492ca.jpg?v=1783749167","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/vinyle-45t-la-fee-melusine-annie-ducaux-les-enfants-sages-vintage-conte-enfant","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}