Antique French cartonnage 19th Century decorative book vintage village notice board The plate has one small

The plate has one small chip on the reverse due to it's age and previous use

You coul of course attached screws to the back for wall hanging

Measurements are 33cm W x 58cm H

Measurements are 51cm L x 44cm W x 32cm H

Antique French cartonnage 19th Century decorative book vintage village notice board The plate has one smallAn antique French cartonnage 19th Century decorative book. The book is titled Les Adventures Telemaque. Cartonnage binding emerged in the 19th Century in France, becoming popular with book binders as a way of showcasing their craftmanship and artistic style of the time. They were made from stiffened card and covered in decorative paper or silk fabrics and featured intricate designs, gold tooling and vibrant colours. I have 4 of these rather rare books