{"product_id":"3-manoel-adventures-of-a-spanish-youth-c-1860s","title":"#3 Manoël: Adventures of a Spanish Youth, c. 1860s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful 19th century French cartonnage book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManoël: Aventures d’un Jeune Espagnol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, translating to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManoël: Adventures of a Spanish Youth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, by Madame Hoffland. Published in Rouen by Mégard et Cie, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecirca mid 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example has an especially beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eolive green and pale pink decorative binding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, richly embossed with scrolling ivy, florals and gilt details. The front cover features a charming hand colored architectural scene. The book is illustrated throughout with black and white engraved plates depicting scenes from Manoël’s adventures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition overall with age appropriate wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The covers retain beautiful color and decorative detail with rubbing and wear around the edges and corners. The spine has more noticeable wear, including rubbing, discoloration and areas of surface loss, but remains attached. Interior pages show scattered foxing and toning consistent with age. A particularly lovely and unusual color combination for a French cartonnage binding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Union Birch Home ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68038556811568,"sku":null,"price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/1626\/1936\/files\/4C0454F8-C1C5-4A22-BE48-45F5CF4545F3.jpg?v=1792028632","url":"https:\/\/www.unionbirchhome.com\/products\/3-manoel-adventures-of-a-spanish-youth-c-1860s","provider":"Union Birch Home ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}