1880 Vie du chanoine Schmid | French Green & Gilt Cartonnage Book | Free US Shipping

A lovely French antique volume with a green decorative binding embellished with gilt and dark scrollwork. Published in 1880, Vie du chanoine Schmid, dédiée à ceux qui aiment ses contes celebrates the life of the storyteller whose tales delighted generations of readers.

An illustrated frontispiece and yellow endpapers add to its charm. Its slender proportions make it a beautiful addition to a layered book display, a writing desk, or a collection of French decorative bindings.

Details

• Title: Vie du chanoine Schmid

• Publisher: Alfred Mame et Fils, Tours, France

• Publication year: 1880

• Edition: Nouvelle édition

• Language: French

• Binding: Green decorative cartonnage with gilt and dark ornament

• Illustrated frontispiece

• Measurements: Approximately 7½″ tall × 4½″ wide × ½″ thick

Condition
Strong binding with some corner wear and age-related foxing and toning to the pages. Overall, a beautifully preserved antique volume with lovely decorative detail. Please review photographs closely for condition.

One book included. Display accessories sold separately.