A rare work.
A luxurious publication of this tribute to Joan of Arc by l'Episcopat Français during World War I.
Limited print run of 830 copies, this is an unnumbered copy on laid paper.
Folio softcover volume, adorned on the front cover with the coat of arms of Joan of Arc stamped in pink.

Work honoured by a letter from H.H. Pope Benedict XV. Foreword by Mgr Alfred Baudrillart.

98 collaborations united, prepared and finalised by Amédée Richardet.

Embellishments by A. Bugniot: text in woodcut Art Nouveau frames, at the end of each contribution the engraved coat of arms of the prelate.

Author: Amédée Richardet; S.S. le pape Benoît XV + 98 prélats / A. Bugniot
Title: A la sainte de la patrie, Jeanne d'Arc : pieux hommage de l'épiscopat français pendant la Grande Guerre : ouvrage honoré d'une lettre de S.S. le pape Benoît XV
Edition: ‎Imprimerie Kauffmann, Paris, 1920. Folio, softcover. 334 pp.
The cover is a tad yellowed, tears on the caps, nothing consequential. Impeccable inside.