VERY RARE 1936 Belgian Book Legend of Queen Astrid ANTIQUE None In the U. S. A

  
This is a very rare 1936 Belgian book titled "Legend of Queen Astrid, " an original hardcover edition in French. Published by Desclee De Brouwer and illustrated by Jeanne Hebbelynck, the book is about Queen Astrid and is part of the Queen Astrid character family. It is an antique with special attributes, featuring illustrations and written by Jean Mallech. This book is not originally found in the U. Her untimely death in a car accident in 1935 deeply affected the Belgian nation and contributed to her enduring legacy. This tragic event may have inspired various forms of commemorative media, including literature. Légende de la Reine Astrid, was written by Jean Mallech and illustrated by Jeanne Hebbelynck. It was published by Desclée De Brouwer in Bruges. This book appears to be a commemorative work dedicated to Queen Astrid of Belgium, likely presenting her life or legacy in a poetic or symbolic manner, possibly with religious or fairy tale elements. Jeanne Hebbelynck was a well-known Belgian illustrator, particularly famous for her delicate and childlike depictions in religious and children's literature. The cover illustration, featuring angels surrounding a small child in a traditional Belgian dress, suggests a reverential and possibly hagiographic portrayal of Queen Astrid, who was deeply beloved by the Belgian people. Because of its niche subject and artistic value, this book is a rare collector's item.