ESTIENNE, CH.

De Vasculis Libellus, Adulescentulorum Causa ex Bayfio decerptis, Addita Vulgari Latinarum Vocum Interpretatione.

      Adapted for children after one of the famous monographs on classical history by Lazare de Baïf (ca.1496-1547) Paris, Robert Stephani (Estienne), 1543. Sm.8vo. 19th century red morocco, spine ribbed and gilt-titled, richly gilt inner dentelles, g.e. (TRAUTZ-BAUZONNET) With woodcut printer's device on title. 52, (4) lvs. Rare early edition of the second children's book composed by Charles Estienne, adapted after one of the famous monographs on classical history by Lazare de Baïf (ca. 1496-1547). Baïf's "De Vasculis", dealing with Roman vessels, containers, dishes, vases, and receptables, was first published at Basel in 1531. The adaptation for children by Charles Estienne was first published in 1535, shortly after "De re vestiaria", the first children's book ever published. In his preface Charles Estienne gives all credit and praise to Baïf although these children's books were quite new works. The book is well-produced and finely printed in a small Italic type, the chapter-titles in Roman type. In our copy all initials are left blank, with printed guide-letters. Fine copy, with ample margins. Adams B 58; this ed. not in Renouard, Schreiber, Buisson, or in STC French; this ed. unknown to Pinvert and Armstrong.