
Memoirs of the Duke of Montpensier Royal Printing LUXURIOUS Binding of the Period 1837. ROYAL TESTIMONY DURING THE REVOLUTION - PRIVATE EDITION OF LOUIS-PHILIPPE??
Dive into the heart of the tumult of the French Revolution with this exceptional and rare copy. This volume is not a mere reissue: it is the Memoirs of Antoine-Philippe d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier, the younger brother of King Louis-Philippe I, published in a limited edition by the prestigious Royal Printing in 1837. It is a fundamental historical document, commissioned by King Louis-Philippe in tribute to his deceased brother. The main attraction: Its superb period binding in midnight blue (or navy blue) morocco with rich gold decorations, typical of the romantic binding art.
A masterpiece of bibliophily for any collector of royal and revolutionary documents. Section 2: Detailed Technical Description. Title: Memoirs of the Duke of Montpensier (Antoine-Philippe d'Orléans), Prince of the Blood. Date: M DCCC XXXVII (1837).
Binding: Magnificent period binding in full morocco (probably long grain morocco) midnight blue. Smooth spine richly adorned with gold tools (compartments, flowers, fillets).
Covers framed and adorned with a large central diamond-shaped gold flower. Interior: Illustrated frontispiece of the portrait of the Duke of Montpensier engraved by Dupont after his self-portrait.Moiré guards (silken fabric), visible in the photos. Condition: Very good general state of preservation for a work of this period. Section 3: Historical and Collecting Interest.
Royal Context: This book is directly linked to the House of Orléans. Published by the Royal Printing under Louis-Philippe, it has a strong political and dynastic dimension.
Revolutionary Testimony: A firsthand account of the Terror, the captivity of princes, and the morals of the Revolution in the South (Marseille). Bibliophily: The quality of the printing (Royal Printing) and the luxurious binding in gilded morocco make it a sought-after collector's item.
History: Louis-Philippe, Orléans, French Revolution, Terror, Royal Printing, Prince of the Blood, Fort Saint-Jean, Memoirs. Bibliophily: Morocco, Period Binding, Gilding, Half-Morocco, Antique Book, First Edition, 1837, Frontispiece, Collection.
Names: Duke of Montpensier, Antoine-Philippe d'Orléans, Louis-Philippe I, Dupont.