1860 - Therese et Leon ou les Jeunes Naturalistes

Title translation: Therese and Leon or the Young Naturalists

By L. De Saint-Germain

Published 1860
Megard, Publishers/ Rouen, France

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.

Highly decorative binding in pink, ivory and gilt to both boards and spine with paste down illustration to front board, frontispiece, binding tight, clean pages, inscription to inside front board, dentelle detail.

Size: 4 1/2” x 7 1/4”

A very beautiful piece which is 164 years old from France! A beautiful piece to add to any home collection and for display!