1853 Jeanne d’Arc ou l’Héroïne de Vaucouleurs – French Cartonnage Romantique Binding by Martial Ardant Frères, Limoges & Paris

1853 Jeanne d’Arc ou l’Héroïne de Vaucouleurs – French Cartonnage Romantique Binding by Martial Ardant Frères, Limoges & ParisA stunning example of a mid 19th century cartonnage romantique binding, richly ornamented with gilt and colored floral motifs. The cover features a beautifully hand colored lithographic scene framed in elaborate gilt and mint green embossing, with delicate floral tooling continuing to the back board. This edition was published in 1853 by Librairie des Bons Livres (Michel Ardant Frres), Paris & Limoges. In the 19th century, France witnessed a