{"product_id":"le-robinson-suisse-livre-ancien-illustre-xixe-siecle-cartonnage-rouge-et-or-emile-guerin-editeur","title":"The Swiss Family Robinson - Antique illustrated book 19th century - Red and gold binding - Émile Guérin Publisher","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fine antique copy of the famous adventure novel \"The Swiss Family Robinson,\" presented in an elegant publisher's binding of red cardboard decorated with rich gilding and polychrome motifs typical of the late 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis edition, published by Émile Guérin Éditeur \/ Librairie Théodore Lefèvre et Cie, appeals as much for its literary interest as for the decorative quality of its binding, which is today particularly sought after by lovers of fine antique books, decorative libraries, and romantic 19th-century cardbindings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe illustrated cover depicts the world of the novel in a richly ornate composition, while the interior is enhanced with numerous black and white engravings representing different adventure scenes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on the famous story by Johann David Wyss, \"The Swiss Family Robinson\" tells the tale of a shipwrecked family forced to survive on a desert island, in a spirit combining adventure, discovery, and education.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: The Swiss Family Robinson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubtitle: Story of a shipwrecked Swiss family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: Johann David Wyss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Émile Guérin Éditeur \/ Librairie Théodore Lefèvre et Cie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace of publication: Paris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting: Imprimerie Éd. Crété, Corbeil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: late 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding: illustrated red and gold publisher's cardboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrations: black and white engravings within the text\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood overall condition for an antique work of this period. Visible wear and rubbing on the headcaps, corners, and edges of the binding, as well as a consistent patina of age across the entire work. Interior generally clean with a slight patina on the pages due to age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22cm x 15cm x 3.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis antique book makes a beautiful decorative piece for a library, cabinet of curiosities, or classic-style interior, while also remaining a sought-after work by lovers of adventure literature and 19th-century decorative bindings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eantique book, The Swiss Family Robinson, Johann David Wyss, romantic cardbinding, 19th-century illustrated book, antique library, red and gold binding, antique engravings, library decoration, antique decorative book, antique French edition, adventure literature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arphilex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57651281985868,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/2272\/9292\/files\/1_75612a7e-7461-48a7-a8cc-81f210be8a43.png?v=1779962133","url":"https:\/\/arphilex.com\/en\/products\/le-robinson-suisse-livre-ancien-illustre-xixe-siecle-cartonnage-rouge-et-or-emile-guerin-editeur","provider":"Arphilex","version":"1.0","type":"link"}