Image 1 of Antique French Book "La Joie Fait Peur" by Mme Émile de Girardin, c.1920s – Marbled Binding – 2C47
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Antique French Book "La Joie Fait Peur" by Mme Émile de Girardin, c.1920s – Marbled Binding – 2C47

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A charming and elegant antique French literary volume featuring La Joie Fait Peur by Mme Émile de Girardin, accompanied by works by Mme de Staël, including Le Capitaine Kernadec and Le Mannequin. This refined edition reflects the literary culture of late 19th to early 20th-century France. The book is beautifully bound in a striking half-cloth binding with a deep red spine and marbled paper boards in vivid swirling tones of blue, green, yellow, and coral. The front cover is adorned with a delicate portrait medallion and gilt-stamped title, giving the piece a refined and decorative presence. Inside, the book includes a printed prize certificate dated 1925 from Angers, adding a unique historical and personal provenance element. The typography is classic and well-spaced, printed on quality paper with a warm patina consistent with age. Features Attractive marbled paper boards with vivid coloration Decorative gilt-stamped cloth spine Portrait illustration on front cover Original period typography and layout Historical school award certificate from Angers (dated 1925) Complete text with 236 pages Details Title: La Joie Fait Peur Authors: Mme Émile de Girardin; Mme de Staël Language: French Format: Hardcover, half-cloth binding with marbled boards Origin: France Date: Early 20th century (circa 1920s) Pages: 236 Dimensions: 25 × 17 × 3.5 cm (9.8 × 6.7 × 1.4 in) Condition Good antique condition overall. Light wear to edges and corners. Minor scuffing and rubbing to boards and spine. Binding remains solid with slight loosening typical of age. Pages clean with light toning. Includes original inserted prize certificate (1925).
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ConditionGoodColorsRed, Multi ColorMaterialPaper, TextileNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeSmallHeight25 cmWidth17 cm

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