Antique French Illustrated Children's Music Book "Voyez Comme on Danse", Gabriel Pierné, c.1920 – 2C44

A charming antique French illustrated children's book titled Voyez Comme on Danse: Chansons de Jeu et Rondes Enfantines, featuring music by Gabriel Pierné and delightful illustrations by Georges Delaw, with a preface by Edmond Rostand.

Published in Paris by Adrien Spork Éditeur, this book dates to the early 20th century (circa 1915–1925), a period reflected in its refined graphic style blending late Art Nouveau with early Art Deco influences.

The cover is beautifully illustrated with a pastoral scene of children dancing in a circle before a castle and village landscape, rendered in soft greens and blues. Inside, the book contains 47 pages of traditional French children's songs, complete with musical notation and charming full-page illustrations. The compositions include well-known traditional pieces such as Malbrough s'en va-t-en guerre, Frère Jacques, and other classic nursery songs.

This piece is both a nostalgic cultural artifact and a visually decorative object, ideal for collectors of antique children's books, music-related items, or early 20th-century illustration.

Details

• Title: Voyez Comme on Danse
• Subtitle: Chansons de jeu et rondes enfantines
• Composer: Gabriel Pierné
• Illustrator: Georges Delaw
• Preface: Edmond Rostand
• Publisher: Adrien Spork Éditeur, Paris
• Origin: France
• Date: Circa 1915–1925
• Pages: 47
• Content: Illustrated songs with musical scores
• Binding: Softcover illustrated board
• Dimensions: 28 × 23 × 1.5 cm (11.0 × 9.1 × 0.6 in)

Condition

Vintage condition with visible age and use. Tears, edge wear, and discoloration on covers. Spine worn and partially fragile. Interior pages show foxing and age toning. Some staining and marks consistent with age. Structurally complete and highly displayable.