Chateau Malmaison Josephine Bonaparte Museum c. 1910 illustrated souvenir album

(Old Books, Early 20th Century Books, France, Chateau Malmaison, Napoleon, Illustrated Books, Souvenir Albums).

Palais National de Malmaison.
Published c. 1910, Versailles, France by A. Bourdier.
25 hand colored photographic plates with 8 pp. of text. Text in French & English.

Publisher's paper wrappers, oblong format. Images printed on stiff card stock paper.

Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition.

Binding gently age worn, signs of handling, tiny corner chip, light minor soiling,  but nothing offensive or severe, remains overall attractive as an object.

Paper is gently toned, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.

Still attractive on the shelf. Book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail showing how this item survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books and ephemera of all types. Flaws seen and described have been taken into account.

Book Measures c. 4 3/4" H x 7" W.

[B4226].