Maria Susanna - Mabel Vaughan - Magnifique cartonnage éditeur en percaline rouge orné - 1896

A very fine copy of the work Mabel Vaughan, or the Life of an American Woman, written by Miss M. Cummins (author of the famous novel The Lamplighter), translated from English by Harold and magnificently illustrated by Auguste Vulliemin.

** Book Details:
- Edition: Published in Tours by Alfred Mame et Fils in 1896 (dated M DCCC XCVI on the title page).
- Illustration: Contains numerous inset engravings by Auguste Vulliemin.
- Binding: Superb publisher's board binding in full red percaline. The upper cover features a large polychrome and gold design showing a carriage drawn by horses. Spine richly ornamented with Art Nouveau gold filigree. All edges gilt.
- Interior: Finished with its half-title page and a title page printed in two colors. Includes a manuscript inscription/dedication in ink dated 1904 on the flyleaf.

** Condition:
- Binding: In very good overall condition. The red percaline retains bright colors; the cover decoration and the gilding on the spine and edges remain well luminous. Spine slightly dulled, headbands and corners very well preserved.
- Interior: Binding solid. The paper shows foxing more or less pronounced (oxidation stains) spread across the pages, a common phenomenon on papers of the period but not affecting readability of the text.

A magnificent testament to the art of French decorative bookbinding from the late 19th century, ideal for a collector of Mame ornamented bindings or romantic literature.

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