Méditations et Réflexions Pieuses précédées d'une introduction par le R. P. Libercier avec une lettre d'approbation de Mgr l'Archevêque de Bordeaux (Meditations and Pious Reflections preceded by an introduction by Father Libercier with a letter of approval from the Archbishop of Bordeaux)

Fenelon, Gruel

Verlag: Gruel & Engelmann, Paris, 1885

Beschreibung

Narrow 8vo., xxvi(2),339(2),37pp. Text in French. Exquisitely bound by V. Tribout of Lillem, (binders ticket on verso of front end-paper). in full brown morocco ruled and decorated in gilt on boards and spine. Gilt initials of likely original owner on the front board. All edges gilt. Decorative silk end-papers. ruled with decorative gilt dentelles. Frontis illustration. Square, tight and remarkably clean throughout save a few errant spots on the bottom of the first half dozen pages pr so though not affecting text. Binding is virtually unblemished. Remarkably well-preserved. Small neat contemporary, and quite endearing, inscription on fly leaf in French. "Chère Jeanne, que ce petit livre te rappelle une amie qui demande à conserver toujours une petite place dans ton cour. Madeleine A." Translates to English as, "Dear Jeanne, May this little book remind you of a friend who asks to always keep a tiny place in your heart. Madeleine A" A gorgeous collectable copy and uncommon in such nice condition.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 017745

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Méditations et Réflexions Pieuses précédées d'une introduction par le R. P. Libercier avec une lettre d'approbation de Mgr l'Archevêque de Bordeaux (Meditations and Pious Reflections preceded by an introduction by Father Libercier with a letter of approval from the Archbishop of Bordeaux)
• Verlag: Gruel & Engelmann, Paris
• Erscheinungsjahr: 1885
• Einband: Full-Leather
• Zustand: Fine
• Verkäuferkataloge:
  • Classic Literature
  • Antiquarian
  • Fine Binding/Decorative