Old leather-bound book The History of France Volume 29 1786 edition rare

Old leather-bound book The History of France Volume 29 1786 edition rare

€33,99
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Old leather-bound book The History of France Volume 29 1786 edition rare
  • Old leather-bound book The History of France Volume 29 1786 edition rare
  • Old leather-bound book The History of France Volume 29 1786 edition rare
  • Old leather-bound book The History of France Volume 29 1786 edition rare
  • Old leather-bound book The History of France Volume 29 1786 edition rare
  • Old leather-bound book The History of France Volume 29 1786 edition rare
  • Old leather-bound book The History of France Volume 29 1786 edition rare
  • Old leather-bound book The History of France Volume 29 1786 edition rare
  • Old leather-bound book The History of France Volume 29 1786 edition rare
  • Old leather-bound book The History of France Volume 29 1786 edition rare
  • Old leather-bound book The History of France Volume 29 1786 edition rare
  • Old leather-bound book The History of France Volume 29 1786 edition rare
  • Old leather-bound book The History of France Volume 29 1786 edition rare
  • Old leather-bound book The History of France Volume 29 1786 edition rare
  • Old leather-bound book The History of France Volume 29 1786 edition rare
  • Old leather-bound book The History of France Volume 29 1786 edition rare
  • Old leather-bound book The History of France Volume 29 1786 edition rare
Old leather-bound book The History of France Volume 29 1786 edition rare

Old leather-bound book The History of France Volume 29 1786 edition rare

€33,99
€33,99

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Description

This antique book features a full binding, visibly old, with a worn and patinated appearance. The cover shown in the photo is brown, with numerous signs of wear, pronounced scuffing, and an irregular texture typical of period leather bindings. The edges are blunted and show losses, particularly in the upper and lower right corners. The fore-edge is visible on the right side, suggesting a certain looseness in the binding. No title or decoration is visible on the photographed side, confirming the age of the work and its handcrafted production.

The general appearance suggests a hand-bound volume, probably from the 18th century, with a ribbed spine partially visible on the left. The cover shows natural relief, a consequence of the aging of the leather and the original manual work. Several areas of skinning, cracking, and slight warping of the material are noted. The paper's edge, visible on the right, reveals thick paper, yellowed by time, which is consistent with the period mentioned in the keywords.

The photo does not allow for a view of the complete spine or the interior of the work, but the structure of the binding and the patina correspond to the standards of antique books from the late 18th century. No gilt decoration or inscription is visible on the cover, which is typical of a common use or a non-luxurious edition of that era. The whole suggests a historical work, preserved in its original state with no visible recent restoration.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The binding shows significant wear, losses on the corners and fore-edge, as well as traces of skinning and cracking. The photographs faithfully show the condition of the front cover. The interior and spine are not visible in the provided image.

Did you know? The use of full leather binding was common in France in the 18th century for historical or scientific works. This type of binding offered good resistance to use, but leather, sensitive to humidity and wear, often develops a visible patina and cracks after several centuries.

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