1940s Paul Bonet "Jeanne d'Arc" NRF Cartonnage

This 1940s edition of Charles Péguy’s historic drama Jeanne d'Arc represents a beautifully preserved chapter of French mid-century book arts. The book is housed in a rare, publisher-issued "NRF Cartonnage," featuring a stunning geometric layout designed by iconic master binder Paul Bonet.

The cover is adorned with a stamped repeating tapestry of bright silver ivy leaves flanked by fine golden starbursts. Open the volume to reveal a pristine typography layout featuring a red-ink title alongside a unique, historic publisher’s blind-stamped "Specimen" marking running down the page margin.

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Sourced specifically for Story during Tiffany's Travels | Paris, Summer 2026