"Rare Large In8 Binding, 18th Century, Red Morocco Brass Band Covers With The Arms Of Louis XV"
A rare copy in very good condition, this Missal is decorated with a plaque bearing the Dubuisson fanfare, from the Maison du Roi, bearing the arms of Louis XV. In full red morocco (wild Cape goat), this pretty book offers a certain historical and decorative interest due to the richness of its binding and its provenance, not to mention its exceptional condition. A precious "Curiosity" that this large octavo copy. which has ruled pagination (framed by hand, decorated with culs-de-lampes, two beautiful frames engraved by Humblot, initials, frontispiece and engraved title: "Office of the Holy Week for the use of the King's House". In Paris from the Printing House of Jacques Collombat, First Ordinary Printer of the King and of the House of His Majesty.... In accordance with the Roman and Parisian Breviaries & Missals. In Latin & in French, with the explanation of the Ceremonies of the Church, and Instructions, Prayers & short Reflections on the Mysteries & Offices that we celebrate in this holy Week. By Monsieur lAbbé de Bellegarde. New Edition. In Paris, rue Saint-Jacques, from the Printing House of Jacques Collombat, First Ordinary Printer of the King, of the Cabinet Maison & Buildings of His Majesty; 1741... Rare binding in mint condition, preserved from time