Antique French Book c.1880 – “En Vacances à la Campagne” – Chromolithograph Victorian Gift Binding – Red Floral Gilt – Rare Decorative Liter

Name: Antique French Book c.1880 – “En Vacances à la Campagne” – Chromolithograph Victorian Gift Binding – Red Floral Gilt – Rare Decorative Liter
Brand: vanderBoorDaanje
SKU: 4396878773
Price: 78.94 USD
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Handpicked by vanderBoorDaanje
Vintage from the 1910s
Gift wrapping available

Authentic late 19th century French book in an exceptionally decorative Victorian binding.

Title: En Vacances à la Campagne (Holidays in the Countryside)
Author: P. Larbillière
Publisher: Lécène, Oudin & Cie – Paris
Date: c.1880s – 1890s
Language: French

The front cover is printed in stunning early chromolithography with intricate gilt + floral ornament.
These “gift bindings” were expensive, luxury children / youth literature in France in the Belle Époque.
Now highly collected as decorative antique books and “red book wall styling”.

Interior with age related foxing & toning as to be expected.
Binding still intact, some edge wear but overall beautiful antique condition with bright cover.

Perfect statement piece for a book wall, French décor styling, dark academia interior or gift to a literature collector.

Measurements: 17 x 25 x 2 cm (6.69 x 9.84 x 0.79 in)
Weight: 0.75 kg (1.65 lb)

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