{"product_id":"livre-ancien-illustre-deux-filles-de-france-a-mahlinger-reliure-rouge","title":"Illustrated antique book Deux Filles de France A. Mahlinger red binding","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique volume entitled \u003cb\u003eDeux Filles de France\u003c\/b\u003e is signed A. Mahlinger and features a rigid hardcover in a vivid red hue, typical of late 19th or very early 20th-century decorative bindings. On the front cover, an ornamental design highlights a central medallion illustrating two female profiles with powdered hair, framed by stylized foliage in green and brown tones, all printed with gilding that enhances the overall look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe title \"Deux Filles de France\" and the author's name are printed in gold letters, in a historicist-inspired typography, carefully laid out to catch the eye. At the bottom of the cover, the publisher is visible: Société Française d’Éditions d’Art, with the inscription \"L. Henry May \u0026amp; C. Mantoux, 9 Rue Bonaparte, Paris,\" a typical inscription for prestigious works of that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible cover shows a refined illustration, with a border of stylized branches and leaves, evoking an Art Nouveau style through the fluidity of lines and the vegetal presence, although the lettering retains a more traditional inspiration. The spine of the book is not visible in the photo, but the front edge appears straight and the binding seems solid despite some corner wear on the upper left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover paper shows a slight patina, with some visible signs of wear, particularly on the upper edge and corners, which is common for an old book of this type. No major tears or missing parts are visible on the front cover. The color contrast (red, green, gold, brown) remains vivid and pleasing to the eye. No ex-libris or handwritten annotations are visible on the exposed face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed book, sold as is. The cover shows visible wear on the corners and upper edge, with no major alteration to the front. The binding appears solid in the visible area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The ornamental style of illustrated books published in late 19th-century France, particularly by the Société Française d’Éditions d’Art, reflected the desire to democratize culture through works that were both accessible and richly decorated. Colored covers, often enhanced with gilding, were intended to attract a family audience and to promote the book as an object of art as much as a reading material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour purchase will be carefully packaged and promptly shipped by a professional seller specializing in antique books and heritage objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique illustrated book, decorative binding, art edition, 19th-century book, youth novel, red cover, vintage book, antique book, Deux Filles de France, A. Mahlinger, Société Française d’Éditions d’Art, Art Nouveau book, rare French book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54302948229447,"sku":"50836-564ee02b-bb73-41d0-8809-98b27d15c758-PA0.99","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_039f80f0-3090-4625-9031-7d3f57f31e2c.jpg?v=1783403876","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/livre-ancien-illustre-deux-filles-de-france-a-mahlinger-reliure-rouge","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}