Young woman's Sewing Arts Needlepoint Crafts c.1890 monumental illustrated book

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Visual Arts, Needlework, Crafts, Sewing).

Les Arts de la Jeune Fille par Mesdames Bournand et de Grand'Maison.
Published c. 1890, Paris by Libraire National.
111 [112] pages. Text in French. Illustrated throughout with 36 gravures.

Publisher's folio cloth binding with paste-on image set within gilt border, gilt title lettering, pictorial cover decoration, all edges gilt. All text set within ornate borders printed in a diff. color.

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 but nothing offensive or severe, covers a bit dusty and spot soiled, 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. 13 3/4" H x 10 1/4" W. A large oversized heavy book.

[B4546].