c.1890s Antique Books MADAME POUPEE & MY LADY DOLLY - Father Tuck's Doll Series

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c.1890 Matched Pair of Books
FATHER TUCK'S "DOLL" SERIES
No. 1466 - In English & French
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The one in English is titled
My Lady Dolly
, and clearly labeled as "Father Tuck's 'Doll' Series No. 1466," published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Co., Ltd., "Designed at the studios in England."
The French one is the
exact
same book, titled
Madame Poupée
, and labeled as from "Ernest Flammarion - éditeur à Paris."  It is obviously the same book -- same cover art, same lovely color plates inside -- all but the text, which is the French translation.  It says nothing about Raphael Tuck.
Neither book is dated, but this series is from the 1890s.
- Dimensions (approx.): 8" wide x 14.5" tall
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CONDITION...
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- Minor
age issues as shown -- mostly on the covers: especially age fragility, a bit of loss, and some repairs in clear tape (older and newer).
- Otherwise in fabulous condition for their age.  The color plates are bright, and no pages are missing.
- From a non-smoking environment, of course.
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