{"title":"Cartonnage and Decorative Books","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful bindings, stories within. Explore antique cartonnage and decorative books chosen for their ornate gilt details, illustrated covers, rich colors, and timeworn charm. From French gift books to velvet-bound volumes, these pieces bring history and artistry to a shelf, tabletop, or treasured collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover more missals, manuscripts, and literary finds in our Books \u0026amp; Ephemera collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1876-eustache-by-christophe-schmid-french-green-gilt-cartonnage-book","title":"1876 Eustache by Christophe Schmid | French Green \u0026 Gilt Cartonnage Book | Free US Shipping","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful French antique book with a story inside and artistry on its covers. Published in 1876, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEustache, épisode des premiers temps du christianisme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features an ornate green, cream, and gilt cartonnage binding, an inset scene of two figures on the front, and a floral oval decorating the back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten by Christophe Schmid and translated from German by Louis Friedel, this French-language volume includes an illustrated frontispiece. A lovely addition to a collection of decorative bindings, or a special piece to display on a library shelf or writing desk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished: 1876\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: Christophe Schmid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTranslator: Louis Friedel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Alfred Mame et Fils, Tours, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: Thirteenth edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding: Decorative green, cream, and gilt cartonnage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes illustrated frontispiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful antique condition overall, with light age-related wear along the edges. Please review photographs closely for details of the binding and interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne book included. 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Barbier pairs a richly decorative binding with a story set during the revolutionary wars. A school prize inscription dated August 1860 adds a personal thread to its history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely accent for a collected library, writing desk, or display of treasured bindings. An accompanying postcard is included; its connection to the book’s earlier history is unknown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: C. 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Some pages show toning and foxing, but overall, the book is in beautiful condition for its age. Please review photographs closely for details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karla","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53349459427639,"sku":"GL-074","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0281\/9639\/files\/IMG_8565.jpg?v=1792075410"},{"product_id":"1880-vie-du-chanoine-schmid-french-green-gilt-cartonnage-book","title":"1880 Vie du chanoine Schmid | French Green \u0026 Gilt Cartonnage Book | Free US Shipping","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely French antique volume with a green decorative binding embellished with gilt and dark scrollwork. 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