Heures choisies des dames chrétiennes. Tiré des manuscrits du XIIe au XVIIe siècle provenant du cabinet de Mr. H. Baudot, à Dijon

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.
Handsome copy.

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