{"product_id":"7-valentine-or-the-path-of-virtue-1857","title":"#7 Valentine, or The Path of Virtue 1857","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful mid 19th century French cartonnage book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValentine ou L’Ascendant de la Vertu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which translates to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValentine, or The Path of Virtue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, by Eulalie B., published in Lille by L. Lefort in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1857\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This is the third edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book features engraved illustrations, including a lovely engraved frontispiece, and an especially striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eturquoise blue and gold cartonnage binding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e heavily decorated with embossed roses, scrolling foliage and ornate gilt work. The front cover retains its original inset pastoral landscape illustration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition overall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The spine remains quite well preserved with some visible age related wear, particularly toward the extremities. Additional light rubbing and wear to the corners and edges consistent with its nearly 170 year age. Interior pages show occasional foxing and toning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Union Birch Home ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68036973461808,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/1626\/1936\/files\/BB692E4A-F94A-4A18-8DFC-5DAA73EA176A.jpg?v=1792017032","url":"https:\/\/www.unionbirchhome.com\/products\/7-valentine-or-the-path-of-virtue-1857","provider":"Union Birch Home ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}