Superb antique volumes preserved in their fragile original waiting bindings, with patinated blue-grey covers, spines adorned with old handwritten labels, and magnificent paper edges rippled by time. These books exude the aesthetic of early 19th-century working libraries: raw laid paper, temporary covers never permanently bound, and authentic wear accumulated over decades. Each copy has a unique decorative presence, ideal for a cabinet of curiosities atmosphere, romantic library, or collector's decor. Sold individually.
✦ Provenance: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1819 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 21.5 x 13.5 cm ✦ Material: Laid paper and printed temporary cover ✦ Condition: Wear and old patina, rubbing, small tears, small losses, and paper naturally warped by time, preserved in its original condition.
Beautiful decorative objects for an antique library, a cabinet of curiosities display, or an interior inspired by 19th-century workshops and studies.
