Antique 1875 French Gilded Cartonnage Book Decorative Gilt Romantic Cardboard

A rare, antique French book from 1875. Very pretty & collectible example of 19th century ornate decorative paper binding from France. A gilded cartonnage book that's still bound solid. Colors on the decorative cover, front & back, are still bright and colorful - gold gilt and sky blue. Cover art is just gorgeous! The center front has a window cutout with a color lithograph print inset of two boys carrying baskets, talking & walking outside. The spine and corners show some wear. It may or nay not be missing part of the spine at the top & bottom, I don't see any rips or tears, so it may have been made that way. Interior pages are in very good condition. Very clean book. Title: La Guirlande De Houblon Episode De La Vie D'un Pauvre Maitre D'ecole De Campagne Translated: The Hop Garland Episode From The Life Of A Poor Country School Teacher Has 1 engraving. 141 pages 5 15/16" h 3 5/8" w 1/2" d These books are also know as Papier Cartonnage, Romantic Cardboard or Romantique Cartonnage. They were intended as children's prizes at school. Hard to find in the USA. This book came directly from France. A lovely collector's piece or display piece. This listing is for the book only.