1850 French Gilt Cartonnage Book, Mathilde et Gabrielle ou les Bienfaits d’une Éducation Chrétienne
1850 French Gilt Cartonnage Book, Mathilde et Gabrielle ou les Bienfaits d’une Éducation Chrétienne
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A richly decorated mid-19th-century French volume, Mathilde et Gabrielle ou les Bienfaits d’une Éducation Chrétienne, third edition, published in Tours by Ad Mame et Cie in 1850.
The book retains its striking original deep burgundy cartonnage binding, extensively tooled and blocked in gold with dense scrolling foliate ornament, floral sprays, shell-like motifs and a large central oval reserve. The effect is highly decorative and very typical of the luxurious presentation and prize bindings produced by the Mame publishing house during the period.
Internally, the volume includes engraved illustrations, including a dramatic scene from the narrative. The title translates approximately as “Mathilde and Gabrielle, or the Benefits of a Christian Education.”
An inserted publisher’s catalogue page for the Bibliothèque de la Jeunesse Chrétienne identifies the work within Mame’s broader juvenile and educational publishing program.
Era
French, 1850
Mid-19th century / Second Republic period
History
The Mame firm of Tours was one of the most important French publishers of the 19th century, especially known for religious, educational and juvenile works issued in highly decorative bindings. Books such as this were often intended as gifts, rewards, or school prize volumes and were designed to be visually impressive as well as instructive.
The work reflects the strong 19th-century French market for moral and religious literature aimed at young readers, particularly girls, with narratives structured around virtue, education and proper conduct.
Provenance
French origin.
Sourced in France.
No school prize inscription or ownership presentation is visible in the photographs provided.
Materials
Paper
Decorated cartonnage-covered boards
Extensive gilt-stamped ornament
Printed and engraved illustrations
Dimensions
Please add exact dimensions from physical measurement.
Disclaimers / Condition
Antique condition consistent with age and use. Visible rubbing and wear to the boards, corners, edges and spine, with some losses and abrasion to the surface decoration. Gilt remains strong overall and retains excellent decorative presence.
Interior pages show expected age toning, scattered foxing and spotting. Engraved illustrations remain present. Binding appears intact overall from the photographs, with age-related wear visible at the spine and joints.
Please review all photographs closely as they form an important part of the condition description.
A richly decorated mid-19th-century French volume, Mathilde et Gabrielle ou les Bienfaits d’une Éducation Chrétienne, third edition, published in Tours by Ad Mame et Cie in 1850.
The book retains its striking original deep burgundy cartonnage binding, extensively tooled and blocked in gold with dense scrolling foliate ornament, floral sprays, shell-like motifs and a large central oval reserve. The effect is highly decorative and very typical of the luxurious presentation and prize bindings produced by the Mame publishing house during the period.
Internally, the volume includes engraved illustrations, including a dramatic scene from the narrative. The title translates approximately as “Mathilde and Gabrielle, or the Benefits of a Christian Education.”
An inserted publisher’s catalogue page for the Bibliothèque de la Jeunesse Chrétienne identifies the work within Mame’s broader juvenile and educational publishing program.
Era
French, 1850
Mid-19th century / Second Republic period
History
The Mame firm of Tours was one of the most important French publishers of the 19th century, especially known for religious, educational and juvenile works issued in highly decorative bindings. Books such as this were often intended as gifts, rewards, or school prize volumes and were designed to be visually impressive as well as instructive.
The work reflects the strong 19th-century French market for moral and religious literature aimed at young readers, particularly girls, with narratives structured around virtue, education and proper conduct.
Provenance
French origin.
Sourced in France.
No school prize inscription or ownership presentation is visible in the photographs provided.
Materials
Paper
Decorated cartonnage-covered boards
Extensive gilt-stamped ornament
Printed and engraved illustrations
Dimensions
Please add exact dimensions from physical measurement.
Disclaimers / Condition
Antique condition consistent with age and use. Visible rubbing and wear to the boards, corners, edges and spine, with some losses and abrasion to the surface decoration. Gilt remains strong overall and retains excellent decorative presence.
Interior pages show expected age toning, scattered foxing and spotting. Engraved illustrations remain present. Binding appears intact overall from the photographs, with age-related wear visible at the spine and joints.
Please review all photographs closely as they form an important part of the condition description.