Marcel Pille; Billery Desfontaines - Missel romain de la Chevalerie - 1902
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Missel romain de la Chevalerie by Marcel Pille and Billery Desfontaines, published in 1902 by Maison Alfred Mame et fils in French as an original-language edition, a 421-page religious work with deluxe Art Nouveau brown leather binding, 10 colour illustrations by Marcel Pille, decorative borders by Henri Bellery-Desfontaines, a metallic intertwined monogram on the first cover, three gilt-edged sides, moiré endpapers, and in excellent condition as a first edition dating from 1902.
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Roman Missal of the Chivalry – circa 1902 – Mame – luxury Art Nouveau binding – 10 color illustrations
Magnificent copy of the Roman Missal known as the Missal of the Chivalry, published in Tours by the prestigious house Alfred Mame & Fils, bearing ecclesiastical approval dated January 18, 1902.
A work remarkable for the quality of its execution and its elegant bibliophilic presentation.
Features:
- 421 pages.
- 10 large color plates hors texte by Marcel Pille.
- Decorative borders by Henri Bellery-Desfontaines.
- Splendid brown leather binding.
- Interlaced metal monogram in relief on the front board.
- Three edges entirely gilt.
- Moiré flyleaves and rich gilded inner dentelles.
- Editorial reference No. 32.
Condition: Excellent. Binding particularly well preserved, interior in perfect condition, illustrations present and pages securely bound to the binding.
A very beautiful illustrated religious work from the early 20th century, combining the craftsmanship of the Mame workshops, Art Nouveau elegance and remarkable binding work.
A particularly attractive piece for collectors of antique books, decorative bindings and luxury religious works.
Roman Missal of the Chivalry – circa 1902 – Mame – luxury Art Nouveau binding – 10 color illustrations
Magnificent copy of the Roman Missal known as the Missal of the Chivalry, published in Tours by the prestigious house Alfred Mame & Fils, bearing ecclesiastical approval dated January 18, 1902.
A work remarkable for the quality of its execution and its elegant bibliophilic presentation.
Features:
- 421 pages.
- 10 large color plates hors texte by Marcel Pille.
- Decorative borders by Henri Bellery-Desfontaines.
- Splendid brown leather binding.
- Interlaced metal monogram in relief on the front board.
- Three edges entirely gilt.
- Moiré flyleaves and rich gilded inner dentelles.
- Editorial reference No. 32.
Condition: Excellent. Binding particularly well preserved, interior in perfect condition, illustrations present and pages securely bound to the binding.
A very beautiful illustrated religious work from the early 20th century, combining the craftsmanship of the Mame workshops, Art Nouveau elegance and remarkable binding work.
A particularly attractive piece for collectors of antique books, decorative bindings and luxury religious works.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Religion
Book title
Missel romain de la Chevalerie
Author/ Illustrator
Marcel Pille; Billery Desfontaines
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1902
Edition
1st Edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Maison Alfred Mame et fils
Number of pages
421
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