LOTH, Arthur. Saint Vincent de Paul and his social mission. Published in Paris by D. Dumoulin in 1880. In-4, red publisher's boards with black and gold decoration, gilt edges (Engel). 2 ff.n.ch., 525 pp. 23 plates hors texte (imp. Lemercier). Joints very slightly rubbed, discreet stain on front cover. Minor foxing, two plates damaged by serpents. Garde in the process of detaching. First edition illustrated with numerous color plates in Engel boards. Arthur Loth, historian and journalist, discusses the saint's works and actions, as well as his posterity. The work is set in a superb cartonnage with two richly decorated boards and spine. Vicaire, V, 401. Ex-dono signed Georges Formey St Louvent dated 1880 and addressed to Narcisse Rabec. A fine copy with fresh boards.