1848 Black and gold | Alfred Mame Black & Gold Cartonnage

Clémentine, ou Les Suites d'une Indiscrétion (Clémentine, or The Consequences of an Indiscretion). Printed by Alfred Mame, Tours, France. Published 1848. French Language.

A cathedral-style binding in black and gold, the front cover features a central portal topped by a window motif, flanked by floral and vine openwork, flying buttress shapes, and stone tracery detailing; the back cover features an intricate vase-like shape with flowers, filigree, and linework. Both covers and the spine feature additional pressed border detailing. All pages gold-gilt. 

Handwritten flyleaf inscription: "Souvenir de Coralie à Clémence Sigond — 1 Janvier 1850" (A souvenir/gift from Coralie to Clémence Sigond — January 1, 1850). 

112 mm W x 180 mm H. 260 pages.

Condition: Some light wear to the cover, corners, and spine. Light fading to the cover boards. Foxing throughout. Good condition. 

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