Les aventures de Télémaque, fils d'Ulysse par M. de Fénélon ; avec figures en taille-douce, dessinées par MM. Cochin et Moreau le jeune 1790
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natural stone pattern
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paper texture
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geometric pattern
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hand-embroidered
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repetition of pattern
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pattern repetition
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imprinted textile
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layered pattern
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printed materiality
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foil embossing
This is the cover of "Les aventures de Télémaque, fils d'Ulysse par M. de Fénélon," a two-volume book of the 1790 edition with illustrations by Cochin and Moreau le jeune. The cover is a beautiful example of French bookbinding from the late 18th century. It is crafted from red leather with an intricate gold-tooled border design that showcases a classic geometric motif. This binding, with its delicate ornamentation, enhances the value of this illustrated literary work.
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