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Sylvie Favorite

Stack of French Books

France, 20th Century

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$175

Tied together with string and patience, these bundles of French paperbacks come from the library of a third-generation dealer in Montpellier, gathered over the span of 80 years. Their browned spines and worn pages are a testament to the everyday reading culture of France in the 19th and 20th centuries, when serialized novels and pocket editions were printed cheaply so literature could be passed hand-to-hand. Sylvie likes them just as they are, stacked on a console or coffee table, bringing with them the quiet weight of countless stories once devoured by candlelight or café cigarette breaks.

  • Dimensions:

    5" H x 8.5" W x 5.5" D

  • Material:

    Paper & String

  • Notes from Sylvie:

    This antique piece wears its history beautifully. Past woodworm holes, repairs, cracks, patina, and stains all add to its character.

  • Collector's Notice:

    As antique and vintage pieces, items may show signs of age and wear. Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.