{"product_id":"1856-bertrand-du-guesclin-french-history-cartonnage-mame","title":"1856 French History Cartonnage Prize Book Bertrand du Guesclin Mame","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1800\" data-start=\"1124\"\u003eA striking 1856 French history book in its original decorated cartonnage binding, this edition of \u003cem data-end=\"1256\" data-start=\"1222\"\u003eHistoire de Bertrand du Guesclin\u003c\/em\u003e was published by A. Mame et Cie of Tours, one of the best known French publishers of the nineteenth century. The book tells the story of Bertrand du Guesclin, the famous medieval military commander who became Constable of France and was celebrated for his role in the Hundred Years’ War. For collectors, the immediate draw is the binding itself. The boards are richly decorated in blue, white, and gilt, with a hand-colored portrait vignette set into the front cover, giving the book strong visual appeal on the shelf or in a decorative stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2467\" data-start=\"1802\"\u003eThis copy was issued in the \u003cem data-end=\"1867\" data-start=\"1830\"\u003eBibliothèque des Écoles Chrétiennes\u003c\/em\u003e series and reflects the kind of handsome prize books awarded in Catholic and educational settings. Inside is a contemporary inscription dated January 1856 noting the book as a reward for good conduct, a detail that adds personality and period charm. The volume also retains its engraved frontispiece and decorative title page, which add to its appeal as both a readable historical work and a decorative nineteenth century object. It is an especially attractive choice for collectors of French bindings, cartonnage books, prize bindings, medieval history, and antique books with strong display value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | M. Guyard de Berville [d]Title | Histoire de Bertrand du Guesclin, Comte de Longueville, Connétable de France [d]Publisher | A. Mame et Cie, imprimeurs-libraires [d]Date | 1856 [d]Edition | Nouvelle édition, revue avec soin [d]Series | Bibliothèque des Écoles Chrétiennes [d]Binding | Original publisher's decorated cartonnage [d]Illustrations | Engraved frontispiece; engraved decorative title page [d]Provenance | Contemporary prize inscription for good conduct, dated January 1856 [d]Origin | France [d]Language | French\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] Good antique condition overall. The original cartonnage binding is intact and retains strong visual appeal, with the decorated boards holding their color and gilt well. The hand-colored portrait vignette on the front cover remains attractive. Wear is present at the corners, edges, and spine ends, consistent with age and use. The spine shows surface wear and some loss at the headcap, though the title remains legible and the book is structurally sound. Internally, the pages show age toning and scattered foxing typical of mid-nineteenth century French printing. The inscription page has toning and minor wear, including a small corner loss at one leaf. The engraved frontispiece and decorative title are both present. A solid and visually appealing example with honest age wear throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50629528715542,"sku":"AMD-0098","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/3820.jpg?v=1772848024","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/1856-bertrand-du-guesclin-french-history-cartonnage-mame","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}