1867 - Pierre ReBoul Par Theophile Menard19th

By Theophile Menard

Undated, c.1850s
Alfred Mame, Publisher/ France

Title in English- Pierre ReBoul By Theophile Menard

 19th-century cartonnage bindings, characterized by their exquisite craftsmanship, blend history and beauty seamlessly. These bindings, typically made from layers of paper and paste, often adorned with intricate designs and vibrant colors, encapsulate the artistic spirit of their era. They are not only functional but also a testament to the dedication of bookbinders in creating visually stunning and durable covers for cherished volumes, offering a glimpse into the elegance and aesthetics of the 19th century in France.

Highly decorative and ornate cartonnage binding with gilt detail along with green on front and back boards including spine, illustrated paste down to front board, frontispiece, binding tight, clean pages, tucked inside is a small dried flower used as a page marker from the past, dentelle detail, tear to title page(note photo),141pp.

Rare Book

Size: 4 1/2” x 7 1/4”

A very lovely 19th century cartonnage book from France!