Antique French Prize Book – Mes Prisons by Silvio Pellico – c. 1890

A charming antique French edition of Mes Prisons (My Prisons) by the celebrated Italian patriot and author Silvio Pellico. Published in Limoges by Eugène Ardant et Cie., this beautifully preserved volume features an eye-catching salmon-pink embossed cloth binding with elegant black and gilt floral decoration.
The book is illustrated with engraved plates and includes its original 1891 French school prize presentation label, awarded to a student for academic excellence, adding wonderful historical provenance.
A lovely example of late nineteenth-century French bookbinding that appeals to collectors, decorators, and lovers of European history.
Details
* France
* Circa 1885–1895
* Publisher: Eugène Ardant et Cie., Limoges
* Author: Silvio Pellico
* French translation by N. Theil
* Original illustrated edition
* Decorative salmon-pink cloth binding with gilt accents
* Original 1891 prize presentation label
Condition: Very good antique condition with age-appropriate foxing, light wear to the spine and corners, and an attractive, well-preserved decorative binding.