This is a Rare Vintage 1945 Babar Storybook Print from the Babar Book Series by Jean de Brunhoff

This beautiful print is from the year 1945, and depicts large groups of elephants marching in celebration, with musical instruments.

This is an illustration from the book "Le Roi Babar."

The text on the page in the book (which is not part of this print or auction) reads: “The weather is perfect the day of the celebration. Arthur marches at the head of the parade with Zephir and the band. Cornelius follows, his hat completely transformed. Then come the soldiers and the trades companies. All those who are not marching are watching this unforgettable spectacle.”

This Storybook print has a white mat, and is covered with plastic. Print size is 12" x 20" not including the mat. The full size with the mat is 20" x 28" This storybook print is the double page spread from large early editions of this book. They originate from England. The center of each print has a vertical crease at the center of the picture.

*This item is listed at $200.00*