{"product_id":"4-life-of-duquesne-1869","title":"#4 Life of Duquesne 1869","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful 19th century French cartonnage book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVie de Duquesne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, translating to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Life of Duquesne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Published in Rouen by Mégard et Cie in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1869\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book tells the life of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbraham Duquesne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the celebrated 17th century French naval commander, and includes engraved illustrations depicting scenes from his life. The decorative binding is especially striking with its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite, blue and gilt lattice design and vivid central illustration of a mounted military figure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition overall with age appropriate wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The decorative covers retain strong color and gilt detail with rubbing and wear around the corners and edges. The spine shows more noticeable wear, including rubbing, discoloration and losses at the head and foot, but remains attached. Interior pages show scattered foxing and toning consistent with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Union Birch Home ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68036989714736,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/1626\/1936\/files\/2F8A1321-CD16-4326-8D1C-61EDAF9A913D.jpg?v=1792017472","url":"https:\/\/www.unionbirchhome.com\/products\/4-life-of-duquesne-1869","provider":"Union Birch Home ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}