{"product_id":"romance-of-history-france-1834","title":"\"Romance of History, France\" (1834) by Leitch Ritchie","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"563\" data-start=\"298\"\u003eA beautifully bound three-volume set of \u003cem data-end=\"366\" data-start=\"338\"\u003eRomance of History: France\u003c\/em\u003e by Leitch Ritchie, published in London in 1834. This work blends historical narrative with literary storytelling, presenting episodes from French history through a more romantic and dramatic lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"867\" data-start=\"565\"\u003eRichly illustrated with engraved plates throughout, the volumes bring together history, art, and narrative in a way that was highly popular in the early Victorian period. The marbled boards with leather spines and gilt detailing give the set a striking presence, equally suited for display and reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1075\" data-start=\"869\"\u003eRather than a strictly academic history, this series offers a more atmospheric interpretation of the past—making it especially appealing to collectors drawn to both decorative bindings and literary history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1393\" data-start=\"1077\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"1077\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England, 1834.\u003cbr data-end=\"1106\" data-start=\"1103\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1119\" data-start=\"1106\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather-bound volumes with marbled boards and printed paper pages.\u003cbr data-end=\"1220\" data-start=\"1217\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1234\" data-start=\"1220\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foxing and age toning throughout with expected wear to bindings, including rubbing to edges and light wear to spine; overall sound and well-preserved for age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gladys Avenue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42651398733911,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/168_0522ed50-522a-4bef-8994-f8a233381dc6.jpg?v=1774812123","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/romance-of-history-france-1834","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}