{"product_id":"livre-ancien-les-memoires-du-diable-f-soulie-tome-i-1846-reliure-depoque","title":"Antique book Les Mémoires du Diable F. Soulié Volume I 1846 contemporary 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\u003eThe antique book presented here is a copy of \"Les Mémoires du Diable\" by Frédéric Soulié, identifiable by the spine which features the inscription \"F. Soulié\" and the title \"Mémoires du Diable\". It is Volume I, as indicated by the mention on the spine, and the date 1846 is specified in the keywords, corresponding to a 19th-century edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe binding visible in the photo is dark, likely black or navy blue, with horizontal gilt fillets and gilt inscriptions typical of period bindings. The appearance of the spine shows patinated leather with significant signs of wear, particularly on the lower part where the leather is rubbed, revealing the underlying material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall condition of the binding indicates antique use: the gilding remains legible but faded in places, and the surface shows cracks and scuffs, especially at the corners and the bottom of the spine. The number \"125\" appears on the lower part of the spine, likely an original library or collection reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe spine of the book, the only part visible in the photo, is rounded according to traditional 19th-century technique, with raised bands highlighted by the gilt fillets. No other details of the cover or interior content are visible in this image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is used and shows pronounced signs of wear on the binding: leather wear, blunted corners, visible scuffing and scratches. The gilt inscriptions remain generally legible despite the alteration of the leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \"Les Mémoires du Diable\" by Frédéric Soulié is a serialized novel first published in 1837. This work is emblematic of French Romantic literature and contributed to popularizing the fantastic novel genre in the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller specializing in antique books and period objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique book, 19th-century novel, Frédéric Soulié, Les Mémoires du Diable, 1846 edition, volume I, period binding, old French book, Romantic literature, leather book, antique French book, Soulié book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54294343811399,"sku":"EBAY-315427246618","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_6d3b19bb-138f-4ca1-8471-5c17516bc09b.jpg?v=1783272228","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/livre-ancien-les-memoires-du-diable-f-soulie-tome-i-1846-reliure-depoque","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}