Frédéric Dillaye - [EO] Les Héritiers de Jeanne d'Arc - Cartonnage éditeur polychrome et doré - 1888

Magnificent and rare original 1888 edition of Frédéric Dillaye's work, The Heirs of Joan of Arc: Scenes from 15th-century life (1431-1450), published in Paris by Librairie Ch. Delagrave.

Illustration:
The work is adorned with 21 superb off-text engravings by the artist A. Sandoz, which immerse the reader in the visual and historical atmosphere of the 15th century.

Binding and binding work:
The book is presented in its sumptuous period publisher's case binding in red percaline, richly decorated. The front cover features a spectacular gold illustration and a stucco Gothic ornament of striking beauty. The spine is ribbed and fretted, bearing the title and the publisher's name. Gilded edges.

Condition:
The copy is in good overall condition for a 19th-century volume. The binding preserves splendid gold accents and vivid colors. The interior is clean, enhanced by the superb engravings of Sandoz, with only very light and scattered foxing inherent to this type of paper.

A prized item for lovers of fine illustrated bindings from the 19th century, collectors of books on Joan of Arc, and enthusiasts of historical bibliophily.

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