{"title":"Antique Books","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"fables-de-la-fontaine-paris-1856-a-petite-antique-french-edition","title":"“Fables de La Fontaine, Paris 1856 — A Petite Antique French Edition”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFables de La Fontaine (1856 Edition)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming 19th-century French edition of La Fontaine’s timeless Fables, printed in Paris by Dezobry, E. Magdeleine et Cie in 1856. This petite volume, with its worn paper cover, carries the soft patina of age and the quiet poetry of centuries past. A beautiful piece of French literary history — perfect for a bookshelf vignette or a collector of antique books.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 4” x 6”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted in Paris, 1856\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean de La Fontaine’s Fables were originally written between 1668 and 1694, retelling Aesop’s fables in French verse. By the 19th century, his works were considered essential reading for moral and linguistic education in France.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 1856 copy would have been used in a school or home setting, valued for both its literary and moral instruction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Alcove","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45785851625625,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/2151\/6697\/files\/5B60198F-BCF6-4E85-B038-44F9DD6E3C97.jpg?v=1765320104"},{"product_id":"a-century-of-french-thought-antique-book-collection-1761-1861","title":"A Century of French Thought — Antique Book Collection (1761–1861)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA captivating set of four antique volumes spanning one hundred years of French and European literary and spiritual history. Bound in richly patinated leather and cloth, each bears the marks of time and craftsmanship that make early books so evocative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis curated collection includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePetit Carême de Massillon (Paris, 1802) — eloquent Lenten sermons once preached before the court of Louis XIV.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL’Imagination by Jacques Delille (Paris, 1806) — a lyrical exploration of art, poetry, and the creative spirit, complete with its engraved frontispiece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVoyage autour de ma chambre by Xavier de Maistre (Paris, 1861) — a beloved philosophical reflection written while the author was confined to his room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe Sacrificio Missæ by Cardinal Bona (Francofoli, 1761) — a Latin devotional treatise on the sacred mystery of the Mass, and the oldest of the set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these petite volumes trace a century of faith, imagination, and introspection. Their timeworn bindings, gilt details, and gentle foxing add to their quiet charm — perfect for display on a writing desk, library shelf, or beside a favorite reading chair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: approximately 6–7” high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDates: 1761–1861\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: France and Europe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Worn but intact; bindings show age and use consistent with books of their\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Alcove","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46001100062873,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/2151\/6697\/files\/FullSizeRender_62233be7-6dd0-4d4d-bb78-b5d034dc4de9.jpg?v=1767162304"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-george-eliot-decorative-book-set-c-1897","title":"Antique Victorian George Eliot Decorative Book Set of 6 (c. 1897)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA richly atmospheric six-volume Victorian-era set of classic novels by \u003ca href=\"chatgpt:\/\/generic-entity?number=0\"\u003eGeorge Eliot\u003c\/a\u003e (the pen name of Mary Ann Evans), dating to the late 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished by the F. M. Lupton Publishing Company of New York, these volumes were produced during the firm’s most decorative period (circa 1894–1899) and were intended for the well-appointed home library—books to be read, cherished, and beautifully displayed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach volume is bound in deep burgundy\/red cloth with ornate gold gilt scrollwork and titles to the spines, and features gilt top edges, now softly mellowed with age. Inside, the books retain their black-and-white illustrated title pages and frontispieces, a hallmark of Victorian book design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdding to their charm, each book is signed and dated 1897 by a family owner on the first page, offering a tangible connection to their early history and enhancing their story and provenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitles included (6 volumes):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFelix Holt \u0026amp; The Spanish Gypsy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRomola \u0026amp; Theophrastus Such\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiddlemarch: A Study of Provincial Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mill on the Floss \u0026amp; Silas Marner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaniel Deronda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdam Bede \u0026amp; Scenes of Clerical Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcover \/ hardback cloth bindings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 7.5” x 5” each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate Victorian period, c. 1897\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated title pages and frontispieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGilt top page edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall very good antique condition, especially considering their age (128+ years). Light wear to spines and edges consistent with age and use. The back cover of Felix Holt is loose but intact; it does not detract from display or reading and could be stabilized\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith gentle restoration if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect as a decorative library set, for English country or European-inspired interiors, or as a meaningful gift for a literature lover or collector of Victorian objects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Alcove","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46034964578457,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/2151\/6697\/files\/4E703D3D-830A-4B62-926D-B63249AD4DA6.jpg?v=1767161234"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-leather-bound-books-the-age-we-live-in-2-volume-set","title":"Antique Victorian Leather-Bound Books – The Age We Live In (2-Volume Set)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eĶA substantial and beautifully timeworn two-volume Victorian history, \u003ca href=\"chatgpt:\/\/generic-entity?number=0\"\u003eThe Age We Live In: A History of the Nineteenth Century\u003c\/a\u003e by James Taylor. Published by William Mackenzie of London, Edinburgh, and Dublin, this antique set offers both intellectual weight and timeless decorative presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBound in full leather with gilt tooling and red morocco spine labels, each volume displays rich patina and honest wear developed over more than a century. The marbled page edges, in warm tones of russet, blue, and cream, are especially striking and add depth and character whether styled stacked, shelved, or opened to display an engraving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, the volumes are illustrated with steel-engraved portrait plates and scenic views, reflecting the Victorian desire to document history, architecture, and the modern world in both word and image. Light foxing is present throughout, consistent with age and part of the books’ authentic charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are the kind of books that instantly lend gravitas, warmth, and a collected European feel to a space — equally suited to a study, library shelf, or layered coffee-table vignette.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: Victorian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Late 19th century (circa 1870–1885)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: William Mackenzie, London, Edinburgh \u0026amp; Dublin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Complete two-volume set (Vol. I \u0026amp; Vol. II)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding: Full leather with gilt tooling and red morocco labels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdges: Hand-marbled page edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrations: Engraved portrait and scenic plates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Age-appropriate wear, softened leather, light foxing throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold: As a complete set (not sold separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs was common with Victorian subscription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epublications, no publication date is printed; this work is generally dated to the late 19th century based on the publisher, binding style, and engravings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Alcove","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46107831992473,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/2151\/6697\/files\/751F2692-9E78-43A1-B1FC-3462F20E5205.png?v=1785471242"},{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-red-rose-library-book-set-c-1900-1903","title":"Antique Edwardian Red Rose Library Book Set | c.1900–1903","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful set of three Edwardian clothbound books from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Rose Library\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, published by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT. Nelson \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the early 1900s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing rich red covers with cream Art Nouveau-inspired illustrations and gilt lettering, each book is full of turn-of-the-century charm. Inside you’ll find beautifully aged pages, detailed black-and-white illustrations, and the character that only 120+ years of history can create.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful decorative set for a bookshelf, coffee table, bedside, or layered into a collected vignette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: 1900–1903\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: T. 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Bound in its original embossed black cloth with gilt lettering, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT. J. \u0026amp; J. Smith’s Official Octavo Diary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e includes a daily calendar, almanac, postal and banking information, and other practical references typical of the late Victorian era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this example especially charming is its handwritten French journal entries, offering an authentic glimpse into everyday life over 130 years ago. The diary retains its original ribbon marker and remains in very good antique condition with only gentle wear to the binding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful piece for collectors of antique books, manuscripts, genealogy, or anyone who appreciates the romance of handwritten history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1895\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e London, England (with handwritten French entries)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very good antique condition with age-appropriate wear to the binding and clean interior pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Alcove","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48314706493593,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/2151\/6697\/files\/IMG-5193.png?v=1784010970"},{"product_id":"antique-french-leather-pocket-missal-circa-1910-1925","title":"Antique French Leather Pocket Missal | Circa 1910–1925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully worn French Catholic pocket missal bound in supple brown leather with a gilt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIHS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e monogram to the cover. 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Printed in French and published by the renowned Brepols press, this petite devotional was intended to guide young Catholics through the Mass, prayers, and the principal teachings of the faith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe beautifully aged caramel leather cover features a traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJHS Christogram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, symbolizing the Holy Name of Jesus, while the interior includes elegant typography, decorative borders, and devotional illustrations. 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