A French 17th century book by Jacques Stella titled ‘Les Jeux et Plaisris de l'Enfance’ (The Games and Pleasures of Childhood) with 50 delightful engr
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A French 17th century book by Jacques Stella titled ‘Les Jeux et Plaisris de l'Enfance’ (The Games and Pleasures of Childhood) with 50 delightful engravings depicting putti engaged in childhood pursuits and sports including Jeu de Paume, shuttlecock, ball games, fencing etc., Published in Paris in 1657 by Aux Galleries du Louvre chez la ditte Stella, oblong, burgundy morocco gilt (modern binding), engraved title page, a plate of Coats of Arms, a printed sheet bearing the dedication to the children of Jacques-Auguste de Thou and 50 beautiful plates followed by a six, all on double page and mounted on tabs, first printing, engravings by Claudine Bouzonnet Stella after drawings by Jacques Stella