Genuine first edition 1931 , provenance from the Australian historically significant Antique Toy and Railway Museum of the Blue Mountains of NSW. Genuine original first Hardcover edition, with 47 pages, 37 x 27 cm. An exceptionally rare edition in exceptional condition. Hard cover protected by a clear removable cover. Corners of covers slightly used, pages are clean with no folded corners and clear with no fading of ink. Story is in French and illustrations in colour. Blue cloth spine in mint condition. Bookplate on lower left hand corner inside cover.

An enchanting story about an Elephant, Babar, living in a city. Babar becomes King of his jungle and marries Celeste. the 1st edition is the beginning of a long series of adventures of Babar, Celeste and their Kingdom.

A rare and collectable item for collectors and admirers of Babar. Fond and nostalgic memories for many. 

A beautiful story to carry on to  following generations.

Un belle histoire a continuer pour les generations qui suivent.