1848 - Edma et Marguerite ou Les Ruines de Chatillon D’Azergues

Title translation: Edma and Marguerite or The Ruins of Chatillon D’Azergues

By Mme Woillez

Published 1848
Alfred Mame, Publishers/ Tours, 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.

Hardcover. Stunning cartonnage binding. White with elaborate gilt detail with floral detail in red, pink, blue and green to both boards and spine. Frontispiece/engraving with tissue guard. Illustrated within with engravings with tissue guards. Additional insert to front noting this was given as a student prize/gift. Binding tight. Very faint foxing in front few pages. Clean pages.

Size: 4 1/2” x 7 1/4”