During the French Revolution, reading was forbidden in order to prevent the spread of rebellious stories about the monarchy. During that time, printers produced couverture muette or "mute books" – books with blank covers – to avoid detection. Paying homage to those historic 18th-century tomes, these exquisite books are entirely crafted by hand, from the torn paper and simple cover boards to the naturally stained linen bindings and timeworn labels. The only difference? The pages within are blank. Perfect reproductions of a book found in a flea market in the south of France Crafted and bound entirely by hand Each page is hand torn with water, then dried under the sun for the appearance of a genuine antique Hand bound in natural linen Each book varies in number of blank pages 12¾"W x 4½"D x 9"H (per set) MSRP $250 RH Color is White/ appear more taupe/tan WAS DISPLAY IN RH GALLERY - may have signs of shelf wear i have several sets available, please inquire to bundle No jute rope home interior decor decorative books rh restoration hardware designer decor interior design vintage antique