1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition

1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition

$125.00
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1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
  • 1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition
1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition

1910 Madame de Pompadour | Illustrated French Half Leather Bound Book | Paris Edition

$125.00
$125.00

Description

Madame de Pompadour
Published by Librairie Illustrée, Jules Tallandier, Paris
Copyright 1910

A beautiful early twentieth-century French edition chronicling the life of Madame de Pompadour, the influential patron of the arts and celebrated favorite of King Louis XV.

This elegant volume is bound in warm cognac half leather with marbled paper-covered boards, raised bands, gilt spine lettering, decorative endpapers, and the original ribbon bookmark. Throughout the book are beautifully printed portrait plates, including Madame de Pompadour and King Louis XV, making this a wonderful volume for both collectors and decorators.

Whether displayed in a library, stacked on a coffee table, or styled within a European-inspired interior, this volume offers exceptional decorative appeal while remaining a fascinating work of French history.

Perfect for collectors of:

• French history
• Versailles memorabilia
• Louis XV
• Madame de Pompadour
• Antique leather books
• Decorative library collections

 

Condition

Very good antique condition.

  • Binding remains tight and secure
  • One page in the preface has a tear (see photographs).
  • No missing pages
  • Illustrated portrait plates are present
  • Original ribbon bookmark remains intact
  • Light age toning throughout
  • Minor shelf wear and rubbing to the boards and leather consistent with age
  • Light foxing in scattered areas typical of an early twentieth-century volume

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the description.

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