Antique French Book — History of King Saint Louis, Engravings, Gilt-Stamped Binding

Description

Antique French book recounting the life and history of King Saint Louis of France. Small hardback with a brown cover decorated in black and gilt motifs; the spine retains classical gilt stamping. The text is illustrated with multiple black-and-white engravings.

Includes an engraved plate showing Saint Louis presiding over a trial. The pages have aged to a pleasing creamy yellow and the book suits collectors or use as vintage home decor, study display, photography prop, or shop window styling.

Dimensions

• 11 × 18 cm (approx.)

Condition

• Paper aged to a creamy yellow tone.
• Cover, spine and corners show noticeable wear.
• Spine ends are worn.
• Normal age-related signs for an old book; see images for details.

Additional Details

• Old-style hardback binding with gilt-stamped decoration.
• Multiple black-and-white engraved illustrations, including a judicial scene with Saint Louis.
• Suitable for French antique book collections and vintage display.