Delaunay, M. LES EVANGILES DES DIMANCHES ET FETES DE L'ANNEE SUIVIS DE
PRIERES A LA SAINTE VIERGE ET AUX SAINTS. Paris: L. Curmer, 1864. Three
volumes. 4to. The first two volumes are illustrated with hundred's of
illuminated pages in chromolithography by Lemercier, including sumptuous
pictorial and decorative borders and full-page plates. Volume III is in
black and white with decorated and illustrated borders. The section on
the Saints is illustrated with small mounted photos. Sumptuously bound
by or for Alexandre Segouin in full red crushed morocco with textured
brocade like cloth paste-downs and flyleaves in maroon and gold, a.e.g.,
the spines in six panels with gilt titles and ornate panel frames, the
covers with ornate gilt rolled frames with cornerpieces with a similar
inner frame and an inlaid green frame between the two with floral
devices and trailing vines, fancy dentelles. The volumes housed in a
brown pebbled cloth padded silk lined box with brass clasps and handle
on top. The box opens from the top with a drop down front panel. The
volumes lie flat and are separated by padded yellow silk. The binding in
very fine and bright condition but for two slight dents from the box
handle, Box lightly worn. Contents fine but for some foxing around the
mounted photos in the third volume.
As in Curmer's L'IMITATION DE JUSUS-CHRIST, hundred's of stones and up
to fourteen successive tints were required to achieve the rich colors
and gold of these beautiful images. "The text [of L'Imitation] is
surrounded by the richest conceivable ornamentation, in gold as well as
in color... Nine hundred stones were required, each of which was
employed for three to fourteen successive tints." (Ray. French
Illustrated Book #264) for Curmer's L'IMITATION.
The best of chromolithography and the best of bindings in presentation form. Exquisite! (21120)
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