Jenny Lensia - Une héroïne de l'océan - [EO] - Cartonnage polychrome d'editeur - 1895

Magnificent period-illustrated volume, representative of the grand New Year gift bindings of the late 19th century. The work is illustrated with numerous illustrations both in text and intertext, including a beautiful frontispiece depicting a dramatic action scene at sea.

** Binding & Condition :
- Covers: Original red percaline boards preserved in very good, fresh condition. The first cover features an impressive polychrome and gilt plate signed at the bottom right, illustrating a dramatic sea scene with a ship, steamer, and divers.
- Spine: Red percaline spine with gilded title, sailor motif and the publisher’s name. Note that the spine is somewhat fragile but the structure remains solid.
- Edges: Gilt edges.
- Interior: Complete. Period paper showing light foxing and light oxidation specks that do not affect the readability of the text or the quality of the illustrations.

A very appealing copy, ideal to complete a collection of decorative bindings or illustrated literature from the late 19th century.

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