Daniel-Rops - Histoire de l’église - 1962-1966

Daniel-Rops – History of the Church of Christ – 14 volumes – Library edition – 1962-1966

Magnificent set of 14 volumes of the History of the Church of Christ, monumental work by Daniel-Rops, historian and member of the Académie française.

Library edition published by Arthème Fayard and Bernard Grasset, in the 1960s.

This edition is distinguished by its remarkable dark decorative bindings, adorned with large radiant crosses and golden motifs.

A particularly meticulous artistic achievement:

* Gérard Blanchard: binding mockups and layout.
* Pierre Székely: original stamping of the covers.
* Raymond Gid: presentation of endpapers.
* Hubert Decaux: iconographic research.
* Editorial management: Jean Dumont.

Characteristics:

* Author: Daniel-Rops
* Title: History of the Church of Christ
* Number of volumes: 14
* Publishers: Arthème Fayard / Bernard Grasset
* Era: 1960s
* Language: French
* Decorative bindings with gilding
* Historical texts, documents and illustrations

Condition:

Fine old set showing signs of use and wear compatible with its age. Some marks on the bindings and light traces of time on some pages, visible in the photographs.

A decorative and documentary set devoted to the history of Christianity, from its origins to contemporary times.

Ideal for bibliophiles, collectors of religious books and lovers of beautiful old bindings.

Sale of the 14 volumes in a single lot.