A richly illustrated vintage French children’s book chronicling the rise and fall of Napoleon. Worn, weathered, and full of historic charm - a perfectly imperfect relic from mid-century France.

This mid-century French children’s book, Napoleon, is a dramatic and romanticised journey through the life of France’s most famous figure - seen through bold, colourful illustrations by Jean-Jacques Pichard and text by Robert Burnand. Published by Librairie Grund, it’s a visual retelling made for young readers, brimming with heroic marches, military glories, and mythic proportions.

This copy belongs in our Parfaitement Imparfait section. The cloth-bound spine has come loose, the corners are worn, and the edges have softened through time. But the pages inside remain luminous, rich with postwar printing tones and storytelling flair. It’s imperfect in structure, but full of atmosphere, movement, and texture - exactly the kind of thing we love here.

A beautiful object for display, study, or slow browsing - ideal for vintage book collectors, French language learners, or anyone drawn to expressive, timeworn print. One of a kind.

Dimensions & Details

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• Full colour throughout

• French text

• Published by Librairie Grund, Paris

• Condition: heavily worn spine, complete interior, excellent illustration clarity

A standout piece for any collection - gloriously imperfect. irresistibly bold.