A beautiful example of mid-19th century French cartonnage binding, this volume features a decorative binding in soft green, gold, and white. Cartonnage craftsmanship refers to the 19th-century French bookbinding technique.
Full Title:
Abrégé de tous les voyages autour du monde depuis Magellan, d’Urville et La Place
Details:
Origin: French
Date: 1850
Binding: Decorative cartonnage in green, gold, and white
Language: French (translated work)
Style: Publisher’s decorative binding
Measurements:
7.5" x 4.5"
Condition:
Antique item with expected age-related wear
Foxing throughout
Crushing to footband
Headband shows minor repair
Some wear to spine finish
Minor splitting at top and bottom of hinges (see photos)
