Original 1855 Paris edition of Jocelyn by Alphonse de Lamartine, one of the central figures of French Romantic literature.
This volume is fully leather-bound, featuring a gilt-decorated spine, marbled endpapers, and engraved illustrations typical of high-quality 19th-century French publishing. Printed in Paris by V. Lecou – Pagnerre – Furne.
Condition:
• Structurally solid
• Expected age-related foxing and spotting throughout
• Binding remains intact with visible wear consistent with age
• No modern restoration or rebinding
This is a genuine antique, not a facsimile or later reprint—ideal for collectors of French literature, Romantic poetry, or antique leather-bound books.