ANONYME
Heures choisies des dames chrétiennes. Tiré des manuscrits du XIIe au XVIIe siècle provenant du cabinet de Mr. H. Baudot, à Dijon
Lesort|Paris 1874|12 x 15.50 cm|relié
First edition, illustrated with a frontispiece and 207 chromolithographs, including 5 engravings, with a different chromographic border for each page and several chapter headings. Superb chromographic illustration inspired by medieval books of hours.
Publisher's binding in full brown morocco. Spine with 5 raised bands in Jansenist style. Title in blind. Upper cover with a monogram composed of an L and D intertwined in chased silver, 4 small chased silver ornaments at the corners, which are found on the lower cover with a larger central ornament. Edges gilt. Wide and rich interior border. Red silk endpapers. Light rubbing to headcaps, corners and gilt. Fine scratches on the covers.
Publisher's binding in full brown morocco. Spine with 5 raised bands in Jansenist style. Title in blind. Upper cover with a monogram composed of an L and D intertwined in chased silver, 4 small chased silver ornaments at the corners, which are found on the lower cover with a larger central ornament. Edges gilt. Wide and rich interior border. Red silk endpapers. Light rubbing to headcaps, corners and gilt. Fine scratches on the covers.
€500