c.1850 - Etienne Latour ou La Confiance en Dieu

Title Translation: Trust in God

By A. DeSaint-Paul

Undated, C.1850
Freres, Publishers/Limoges

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. Decorative cartonnage romantique binding. Blue with gilt detail to both boards/spine. Illustrated paste-down to front board. Paste-down to inside front board noting this was given as a gift/price to a student. Binding tight. Clean pages.

Size: 5 1/4” x 8”

A very beautiful 19th-century French romantique book!