Simon le Polletais by H. de Chavannes de la Giraudière | Cartonnage Romantique with Gilt Wreath & Ship Motif –| 1856

Simon le Polletais by H. de Chavannes de la Giraudière | Cartonnage Romantique with Gilt Wreath & Ship Motif –| 1856A striking mid 19th century French cartonnage romantique prize binding, beautifully presented in deep midnight blue cloth with a central gilt wreath design on the front board and a detailed gilt ship motif on the back board. The elaborately gilt tooled spine features scrolling floral and geometric designs framing the gilt title. Near fine binding tight. Clean pages. A few with some faint foxing. The book retains its original prize inscription label