1850 - Les Trois Freres Esossais

By L’Abbe Duchaine

Published 18450
Mame, Publishers/ Tours, France

Stunning cartonnage romantique binding. Highly ornate with gilt and floral detail to both boards/spine. Paste-down to front board. Frontispiece/engraving with tissue guard, Illustrated within with engravings. Binding tight.

In the 19th century, France witnessed a remarkable era of artistic and luxurious bookbinding known as cartonnage. Cartonnage bindings emerged as a popular form of decorative coverings for books, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship and artistic sensibilities of the time. These bindings were typically made from stiffened pasteboard or cardboard, covered in decorative paper or silk fabrics adorned with intricate designs, gold tooling, and vibrant colors.

French cartonnage bindings of the 19th century often incorporated various techniques such as embossing, gilding, and marbling to create visually striking covers that captivated the eyes of book lovers and collectors alike.

Size: 4 1/2” x 7 1/4”

An absolutely beautiful cartonnage romantique book from France!