{"product_id":"16-gondicar-episode-from-the-time-of-the-crusades-1875","title":"#16 Gondicar: Episode from the Time of the Crusades 1875","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful 19th century French cartonnage edition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGondicar: Episode from the Time of the Crusades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Louis Friedel, published in Tours by Alfred Mame et Fils in 1875.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flat cartonnage binding features an elaborate architectural pattern in shades of blue, pale blue and gold, with a charming inset illustration of an artist painting beside the water. The interior includes a dramatic engraved frontispiece depicting a scene from the Crusades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition overall. This example has a completely flat cover design rather than the raised or embossed decoration seen on some cartonnage bindings, while still retaining beautiful gilt and blue detailing. Very little wear to the spine with light age related wear to the edges and corners. Scattered foxing to the interior pages consistent with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Union Birch Home ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68036525162800,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/1626\/1936\/files\/D53D892A-4F4D-479D-A00D-9E62613D1851.jpg?v=1792014812","url":"https:\/\/www.unionbirchhome.com\/products\/16-gondicar-episode-from-the-time-of-the-crusades-1875","provider":"Union Birch Home ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}