{"product_id":"antique-french-book-la-joie-fait-peur-by-mme-emile-de-girardin-c-1920s-marbled-binding-2c47","title":"Antique French Book \"La Joie Fait Peur\" by Mme Émile de Girardin, c.1920s – Marbled Binding – 2C47","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming and elegant antique French literary volume featuring \u003cem\u003eLa Joie Fait Peur\u003c\/em\u003e by Mme Émile de Girardin, accompanied by works by Mme de Staël, including \u003cem\u003eLe Capitaine Kernadec\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLe Mannequin\u003c\/em\u003e. This refined edition reflects the literary culture of late 19th to early 20th-century France.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is beautifully bound in a striking half-cloth binding with a deep red spine and marbled paper boards in vivid swirling tones of blue, green, yellow, and coral. The front cover is adorned with a delicate portrait medallion and gilt-stamped title, giving the piece a refined and decorative presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, the book includes a \u003cstrong\u003eprinted prize certificate dated 1925 from Angers\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding a unique historical and personal provenance element. The typography is classic and well-spaced, printed on quality paper with a warm patina consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive marbled paper boards with vivid coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative gilt-stamped cloth spine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortrait illustration on front cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal period typography and layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical school award certificate from Angers (dated 1925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete text with 236 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: La Joie Fait Peur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthors: Mme Émile de Girardin; Mme de Staël\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: French\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Hardcover, half-cloth binding with marbled boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: Early 20th century (circa 1920s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 236\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 25 × 17 × 3.5 cm (9.8 × 6.7 × 1.4 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition overall. Light wear to edges and corners. Minor scuffing and rubbing to boards and spine. Binding remains solid with slight loosening typical of age. Pages clean with light toning. Includes original inserted prize certificate (1925).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One Royal Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53903410299226,"sku":"2C47","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9656\/8577\/files\/2C47_1.jpg?v=1774872249","url":"https:\/\/www.oneroyalart.com\/products\/antique-french-book-la-joie-fait-peur-by-mme-emile-de-girardin-c-1920s-marbled-binding-2c47","provider":"One Royal Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}