1855 - Histoire De Saint Pierre Prince Des Apotres (History of Saint Peter Prince of the Apostles)

By M. Vincent

Published 1855
Mame, Publishers/ Paris, France

3rd Edition

"The History of Saint Peter, Prince of the Apostles" is a book that focuses on the life, ministry, and significance of Saint Peter in Christianity. As one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus Christ, Saint Peter holds a prominent place in Christian tradition and is considered the first Pope by the Roman Catholic Church.

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 cartonnage binding with gilt detail to both boards/spine, paste-down illustration to front board, engraving/frontispiece with tissue guard, binding tight, clean pages, some wear/ rubbing to boards/ edges/ corners from age/use, dEstelle detail on inside boards, 295pp.

Rare Book

Size: 4 1/2” x 7 1/2”

A very lovely 19th century cartonnage piece from France!

Highly decorative