CURIOSITY. GOSPEL. CALLIGRAPHIC EX LIBRIS. DEVOTIONAL OBJECT.
(Abbé Garnier and R. P. De Carrière.). The Holy Gospel
selon Saint Matthieu.
Bayeux, (ca 1880-1890).
Attractive publisher's historiated red percaline in large in-8 format, large gilt-stamped plate on the first cover with a crucified Christ in glory in the center.
crucified Christ in glory at center in a double ornate frame with scrolls in spandrels, smooth spine,
long title. 298-(1) pp, large black illustration on each page, fine map of Palestine.
Lovely and moving calligraphic ex libris with initials, still in red and black, signed and dated March 23, 1892 on a flyleaf.
flyleaf.
Tired copy, ff. unbound, binding slightly faded and rubbed, some brown spots.
Expert: Madame Aude de Sèvedavy.
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