THE HOLY GOSPELS, translated by Father Dassance. Paris, L. C - Lot 278

THE HOLY GOSPELS, translated by Father Dassance. Paris, L. Curmer, 1836. 2 volumes in a sturdy in-8 format, black shagreen, large gilt cross in the center of the covers, inner gilt border, gilt edges, gilt metal clasp (Simier, Royal Bookbinder). Woodcut and illuminated borders featuring 12 steel engravings by Tony Johannot, Cavelier, Gérard-Seguin, and Brevière, 10 woodcuts, and 2 colored maps. The frontispiece and the first page of the Preliminary Discourse have been illuminated with gold highlights. Bound by Simier with his label, in a binding featuring a gilded metal clasp in the cathedral style.

Estimate:£125.19

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