1858 - Ame Et Grandeur (Translated: Soul & Greatness)

By Eugene Nyon
Mame, Publishers/ 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.

Very beautiful and highly decorative decorative cartonnage romantique binding with gilt, green and white detail to both boards and spine, pastedown to front board, frontispiece with tissue guard, binding tight, light foxing on some pages.

Size: 4 1/2” x 7 1/2”

A very beautiful 19th century cartonnage romantique book from France. A beautiful piece to add to any home collection/library!