Maximes de la Vie (c. 1910's) Miniature Rare French retailer Antique Suede Leather Philosophy Book

A rare, miniature edition of Maximes de la Vie. Published circa 1900-1910's by Librairie Payot & Cie., Paris, in the original french

Bound in a dark blue/purple coloured suede with soft boards and rounded corners. Gilt title stamp to spine, full gilt page edges. Unique marbling to end papers in matching dark tones, inscription adjacent to title page. Art nouveau style decoration to half title, Pages are bright and largely clear, with the odd pencil marking or handling mark within.

Binding is tight and in good antique condition, binding material is only lightly worn and with odd markings but in good condition for a miniature suede-bound book of this age!

Measuring in at under 10cm, this book is officially classed as a miniature by experts and collectors. Please see pictures for more details on condition, or message if you have any questions

Approx. 9.7cm x 7.2cm, 118 retailer pages