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Abbé de Bellegarde. The Office of Holy Week, for the use of the King's Household. By J. J. Étienne Collombat, Paris 1757, in-8 (13.5 x 20.5 cm), complete. Period binding in full red morocco, boards embellished with a wide gold lace, spine with five raised bands ornamented with floral compartments, title piece, rouletting on the turn-ins and along the inner border, all edges gilded, blue paper endpapers, bookplate. Latin and French text on two columns, with explanations of the church ceremonies, instructions, prayers and reflections on the Holy Week offices. Frontispiece engraved depicting the royal family in prayer, vignette with royal arms on the title. Condition: Binding in good condition, some stains on the boards, light wear at the headbands and corners. Foxing on the fly leaves, text fresh. See photos for more details. Number of pages: 688 pages (pagination error on the last page: 788) Careful shipment in rigid and waterproof packaging.

Estimate:£125.02

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