Henri Martin - Jeanne Darc - Magnifique cartonnage d'éditeur - 1885

Beautiful illustrated edition from the late 19th century devoted to Joan of Arc, written by the famous historian Henri Martin, a member of the Académie française. Published in the « Bibliothèque instructive » collection by Furne, Jouvet et Cie in 1885. This work offers a captivating historical narrative tracing the life, trial, and memory of the Maid of Orléans, accompanied by 20 wood engravings in the text and as plates (including a frontispiece depicting Joan of Arc in armor).

** Characteristics of the copy :
- Binding: Superb publisher's red percaline binder. The front board is richly decorated with gold and black motifs representative of the 19th-century historié style (scientific instruments, musical instruments, sun rays and stamped title). The spine is finely adorned with black and gold panels.
- Edges: Gilt edges, retaining a beautiful shine.
- Interior: Complete with its text, engravings and the final table of contents, followed by the Jouvet et Cie publisher's catalogue.
- Format & Dimensions: Compact in-16 format (18 cm × 13 cm), typical of editions in the « Bibliothèque instructive » collection.

** Condition :
- Cover & Binding: Very good external appearance. The gilded plates are bright and the percaline keeps a vivid color. Corners and headcaps lightly rubbed.
- Text block: Interior sound, but there are frequent and pronounced foxing spots spread across all sheets, typical of papers of that era (visible in the photos).
- Binding: Solid, gatherings well held.

A very fine collectible copy, ideal for enthusiasts of French history, of the figure of Joan of Arc, or of decorative 19th-century bindings.

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