[CATENACCI (Hercules)]. The Golden Book of the little children. Catenacci H. Invenit et deline. Lebrun et Cie, publishers, 8, rue des Saints-Pères. Printing of Ad. R. Lainé, rue Jacob, 56 [Paris. 1862]. Small in-8 (18,7 x 12,5 cm). (36) pp. in publisher's pale blue paper boards, Alphabet inscribed in ornate capitals, "Le Plus Beau des alphabets", at the head of the first plate, angel, watching over a sleeping child, in the center of the second. Alphabet of engraved and richly decorated letters. One page per letter, surmounted by an animal whose name begins with the initial, a short didactic text is dedicated to him and an engraving, also very ornate, complete the page. The illustrations are signed by the French painter and engraver, Hercule Louis Catenacci (1816-1884) and different engravers have affixed their signatures. The illustrated alphabet is preceded by various alphabets, vowels and sounds, consonant letters or articulations and syllables and words. Very delicate illustration. Uncommon work. Spine rubbed, first inner hinge cracked.