1853 - La France Chretienne ou Beaux Traits Inspires Par La Religion Et Recueillis De L’Histoiere De France, French Cartonnage Romantique

Title in English: France Chretienne or Beaux Traits Inspired by religion and collected from the history of France

Published 1853
L. LeFort, Publisher/ Lille, France

4th Edition

French Text

"La France Chrétienne ou Beaux Traits" is a book written by Father Adrien Baillet, a French Catholic priest and writer, and was first published in 1686.

The book focuses on the history of France from a Christian perspective, highlighting notable events and figures in French history who were influenced by Christianity. It aims to present a positive and inspirational portrayal of the Christian faith and its impact on French society.

"La France Chrétienne ou Beaux Traits" contains various anecdotes, stories, and accounts that illustrate the virtues, piety, and devotion of French Christians throughout history. The book is known for its emphasis on religious and moral teachings, as well as its celebration of the Catholic Church's role in shaping French culture and identity.

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, binding tight, clean pages, some wear/ rubbing to boards/ edges/ corners from age/use, Boards originally in pink; front board is faded to an ivory-faint pinkish color with back board still in pink(Per photos), dentelle detail on inside boards, 192pp.

Rare Book

Size: 41/4” x 7 1/2”

A very lovely 19th century cartonnage piece from France!