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**TITLE:** Paul et Virginie (Édition Miniature)
**AUTHOR:** Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre
**PUBLISHER:** Masson Fils, Editeur (Paris)
**DATE:** 1839 (Miniature Edition) 5.5” x 3.5”
**LANGUAGE:** French
**BINDING:** Full Dark Textured Leather with Ornate Gold Gilt Tooling---### ITEM SUMMARY & PROVENANCE:
Offered here is a beautifully preserved 1839 French romantic classic \"Paul et Virginie\" in its desirable \"Édition Miniature.\" This volume features premium period craftsmanship, including a full-leather binding, heavy gold gilt ornamental borders on the cover, a beautifully decorated spine, and full gold gilt page edges. An exceptional feature of this specific copy is its verifiable historical provenance. The front endpaper features a gorgeous interlaced monogram vintage bookplate originating from the private library collection of Ascot Lodge (Ascot, Berkshire, England), historically tied to the library of Charles Gonne, C.S.I., in the late 19th century. A handwritten ink inscription dating to 1893 is visible on the lower front endpaper.### CONDITION REPORT:
Please review the detailed photos provided to evaluate structural and cosmetic conditions:
- **Binding & Hinge:** The structural outer leather hinges/joints are fully intact, stable, and strong. The front and back boards remain firmly attached with no deep splitting along the seam.
- **Spine & Covers:** The intricate gold filigree stamping and fore-edge gilts are bright, sharp, and brilliantly preserved. There is localized rubbing and chipping wear present at the immediate head and foot of the spine, along with light wear on the corner tips.
- **Interior:** The pages remain tightly bound. There is a prominent blue ink handwritten transcription on the upper front endpaper (\"Paul et Virginie\") matching the 1893 date script. Text blocks and borders feature typical, light period foxing/aging consistent with a mid-19th-century volume. A spectacular shelf piece or addition to any miniature book/fine-binding collection!---
