{"product_id":"12-history-of-the-french-colonies-1858","title":"#12 History of the French Colonies 1858","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful 19th century French cartonnage book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of the French Colonies and French Settlements in America, Africa, Asia and Oceania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by J. J. E. Roy, published by Mame in Tours in 1858.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example has an especially elaborate blue, gold and white binding with raised floral decoration and a wonderfully detailed inset coastal scene to the front cover. The interior includes engraved illustrations depicting episodes from French colonial history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly charming detail is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal handwritten 1859 school prize presentation insert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e inside, documenting the book as a prize awarded to a student. These surviving presentation pieces add a wonderful layer of provenance and show how beautifully bound books like this were often given as academic awards in 19th century France.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn really good antique condition overall with the colors and gilt decoration remaining beautifully vibrant. Light age related wear throughout with a little more visible wear at the bottom corner of the spine, as pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Union Birch Home ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68036733403440,"sku":null,"price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/1626\/1936\/files\/E2CA0BCD-8115-4DB5-9FC3-4742AA8DA177.jpg?v=1792015108","url":"https:\/\/www.unionbirchhome.com\/products\/12-history-of-the-french-colonies-1858","provider":"Union Birch Home ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}