[MISSEL]. Missale Cenomanense, DD. Caroli-Ludovici de Froullay mandato editum, DD. Philippi-Mariae-Theresiae-Guidonis Carron jusu recognitum, illustrissimi ac reverendissimi in Christo Patris et Domini Joannis-Baptistae Bouvier, Cenomensis Episcopi. Published in Cenomani Le Mans] by Charles Monnoyer in 1835. In-folio format. Fawn flaked calf, spine with faux-nerfs set with gilt garland, fleurons en long, friezes and triple gilt fillets, gilt title on black leather binding. Gilt garland framing the boards, all edges gilt. Contemporary binding (Fournier). XX (preface, chronological table) and 656 pp, 180 pp, 1f.n.ch. (errata), typographical mark on title, one woodcut hors-texte depicting Jesus on the Cross, several woodcut vignettes in culs-de-lampe. Text in Latin, on two columns, within a double black frame. Binding rubbed, epidermis with a few tears on the boards, corners worn. Superb missal published by Charles-Louis de Froullay for the use of Manceaux and dedicated to the city's bishop Jean-Baptiste Bouvier, illustrated with a large hors-texte engraving. This missal is of particular interest as it preserves rites, chants and formulations specific to the local liturgical tradition (known as "Cenomane", from the Latin name of the city of Le Mans, Cenomanum). A fine copy in a worn but solid contemporary binding by Fournier. Interior of rare freshness.
Estimate
€120 - €150
Result
€55
Buyer's premium
30%
[MISSEL]. Missale Cenomanense, DD. Caroli-Ludovici de Froullay mandato editum, DD. Philippi-Mariae-Theresiae-Guidonis Carron jusu recognitum, illustrissimi ac reverendissimi in Christo Patris et Domini Joannis-Baptistae Bouvier, Cenomensis Episcopi.
Published in Cenomani Le Mans] by Charles Monnoyer in 1835.
In-folio format. Fawn flaked calf, spine with faux-nerfs set with gilt garland, fleurons en long, friezes and triple gilt fillets, gilt title on black leather binding. Gilt garland framing the boards, all edges gilt. Contemporary binding (Fournier).
XX (preface, chronological table) and 656 pp, 180 pp, 1f.n.ch. (errata), typographical mark on title, one woodcut hors-texte depicting Jesus on the Cross, several woodcut vignettes in culs-de-lampe. Text in Latin, on two columns, within a double black frame.
Binding rubbed, epidermis with a few tears on the boards, corners worn.
Superb missal published by Charles-Louis de Froullay for the use of Manceaux and dedicated to the city's bishop Jean-Baptiste Bouvier, illustrated with a large hors-texte engraving. This missal is of particular interest as it preserves rites, chants and formulations specific to the local liturgical tradition (known as "Cenomane", from the Latin name of the city of Le Mans, Cenomanum).
A fine copy in a worn but solid contemporary binding by Fournier. Interior of rare freshness.
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