Ancient Book - Breviary - Breviarium Parisiense - Pars æstiva - Paris - Archbishop

Mid-18th century (1758) France, Paris What is a breviary? A breviary is a liturgical book used by clerics (priests, monks, bishops) to pray the different canonical hours of the day (matins, lauds, vespers, etc.). This type of book contains the texts of prayers, psalms, biblical readings, hymns and other liturgical elements necessary for these prayers. Work: BREVIARIUM PARISIENSE Illustrissimi & Reverendissimi in Christo Patris DD CAROLI-GASPAR-GUILLELMI DE VINTIMILLE, eminent archbishop of Paris, duke of Saint-Cloud, and member of the royal order of the Holy Spirit, published with the authorization of the chapter of the same church. PARS ÆSTIVA Venit X. libr. non compactum. PARIS, Printed at the expense of the booksellers for the use of Parisians. M. DCC. LVIII. CUM PRIVILEGIO REGIS. The title “Breviarium Parisiense” means “Breviary of Paris,” indicating that it is a version specifically used in the diocese of Paris. The archbishop mentioned in the document is Charles-Gaspard-Guillaume de Vintimille du Luc, who was the archbishop of Paris at the time (in office from 1729 to 1746). He also held the title of Duke of Saint-Cloud and was a high dignitary of the Royal Order of the Holy Spirit. The work was published in Paris in 1758, during the reign of Louis XV. The mention “CUM PRIVILEGIO REGIS” means “with the privilege of the king,” indicating a special authorization for publication granted by the sovereign. The mention “Pars Æstiva” means “Summer Part,” indicating that this is a section of the breviary used specifically for the offices of the summer season. Condition: Fair condition, although the corners show some wear. The paper shows light browning and some minor stains. The period leather binding has a small loss on the cover. Some stains are visible on the edges, and there is foxing at the end of the book, on the upper part (see photos). 572 pages. Numbered Dimensions: 16.5 x 10 cm ALL DELIVERIES ARE MADE BY DHL EXPRESS ONLY!