vintage pensées book by anatole France – Floral Textile Binding

vintage pensées book by anatole France – Floral Textile Binding

£20.00

A soft-spoken volume bound in floral textile with delicate marbled endpapers. A quiet delight for book lovers and vignette stylists alike. This vintage edition of Pensées by Anatole France is bound in an exquisite floral textile cover that resembles 19th-century French upholstery. The fabric features faded florals in muted tones of blush, sage, and ivory, with a subtle golden lattice running through.

The interior opens to marbled endpapers in soft purples and greys, pairing beautifully with the timeworn edges of the pages. The title is printed in crisp serif type on a period-style label affixed to the front.

While the text is in French, this book is also a tactile object, a beautiful piece for display, photography, or gifting to a fellow lover of old-world style. The book shows some age-related wear, particularly at the edges and spine, but remains solid and full of charm.

  • Pensées by Anatole France

  • French language text

  • Fabric-covered board binding with floral and medallion design

  • Decorative marbled endpapers

  • Approx. 7 cm [2.76 ] x 9 cm [3.54]

  • Estimated early-20th century

  • Condition: worn corners, surface wear to cloth, interior pages clean and secure

Styling Ideas:
Stack on a bedside table, display in a still life or vignette, or gift alongside a handwritten note or vintage bookmark.

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