{"product_id":"livre-jules-mary-roger-la-honte-xixe-siecle-reliure-cuir-gravures","title":"Book Jules Mary Roger La Honte 19th century leather binding engravings","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 book visible in the photo is a copy of \"Roger La Honte\" by Jules Mary, presented in a period binding. The spine of the volume displays a patinated dark red leather, adorned with horizontal gilt lines and the title \"Jules Mary – Roger La Honte\" stamped in gold, typical of well-crafted 19th-century editions. The edges of the pages appear natural, without gilding, and the leather of the spine contrasts with the visibly light paper or cloth boards, whose worn appearance suggests a long history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall condition of the book shows wear consistent with its age: noticeable rubbing on the leather, blunted corners, and signs of age on the boards. The text block, visible from above, has a uniform patina, with the leaves slightly warped and browned by time. No particular decoration is visible on the boards, which remain plain, in accordance with certain 19th-century binding practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photograph also shows that this volume is part of an old library environment, reinforcing the authenticity of its style. The raking light highlights the texture of the leather and the artisanal quality of the binding. There are no illustrations or engravings visible on the cover, but the keywords specify the presence of engravings inside, which is common in illustrated editions of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe title and author are perfectly legible on the spine, with classic gilt typography, and the binding style corresponds to that of late 19th-century works. The thickness of the volume suggests a complete novel or an integral edition, but only the upper edge of the pages is visible in this image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a representative example of 19th-century bound editions, both in its aesthetics and its structure. The whole gives an impression of authenticity and robustness, characteristic of works made to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed book, sold as is. Visible signs of wear: rubbing on the leather, blunted corners, boards marked by time, browned edges, and visibly aged pages. The overall condition remains consistent for a book of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The author Jules Mary, a famous 19th-century feuilletonist, saw his novel \"Roger La Honte\" first published in 1886. This novel enjoyed great popular success and was adapted several times for cinema and theater, illustrating the vogue for judicial and detective novels at the end of the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging ensured by a professional seller specializing in antique books and period objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: 19th century bound book, Jules Mary Roger la Honte, serial novel, illustrated edition, antique engravings, detective novel, French literature, decorative book, old French book, antique leather binding, historical novel, antique library\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54240145080647,"sku":"EBAY-315579381629","price":33.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_f20cde77-ee86-41df-9d43-d3174dab78cc.jpg?v=1782546955","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/livre-jules-mary-roger-la-honte-xixe-siecle-reliure-cuir-gravures","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}