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Set of Three 1930s French Academic Books
Set of Three 1930s French Academic Books
Set of Three 1930s French Academic Books

Set of Three 1930s French Academic Books

$100.00

A charming trio of petite French volumes, tied simply with twine, once part of a schoolchild's curriculum, now full of literary charm. These early 20th-century editions, each roughly 7x5 inches, ofter a curated glimpse into French academia, from literature to history to economics.

A Stack with a Story

This set includes three titles, all published by renowned French educational presses in the 1930s:

  • La Littérature Française Contemporaine by
    Marcel Braunschvig
  • Notions Scolaires d'Histoire Generale by Ammann & Coutant
  • La Vie Economique du Monde by Georges
    Lagaret

Each clothbound volume shows lovely patina, sun-softened covers, paper labels, and gently foxed pages, just enough age to feel storied without compromising charm.

Set of Three 1930s French Academic Books

Details & Condition

Size: approx. 7 x 5 inches each

Origin: France, c. 1930s

Condition: Structurally sound. Wear and foxing consistent with age and use. Slight edge and spine fraying, especially to Histoire Générale, but all bindings are intact. Twine is modern, added for styling.

A Versatile Accent Piece

Display them as-is on a nightstand, or split the stack and style individually across shelves or coffee tables. Perfect for lovers of French literature, monochrome palettes, or stories bound in linen and dust.

 

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