[1694-95] · Paris
by (BINDINGS - 17TH CENTURY FRENCH, ROYAL?)
Paris: Charles Fosset & Denis Chenault, [1694-95]. Nouvelle Edition. 201 x 125 mm. (7 7/8 x 4 7/8"). 2 p.l., 515, [1] pp.
Contemporary red morocco, gilt in the style of Du Seuil, covers with French fillet border, large oblique fleur-de-lys at the corners, arms of Louis XIV at center, raised bands, spine compartments with the same decoration, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt (old, slightly displeasing, repair to top of spine). With extra engraved title page depicting Louis XIV kneeling and offering his crown and scepter at the feet of the Madonna, who holds the body of the crucified Christ, and three engraved plates featuring the Entry into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, and the Crucifixion. Front pastedown with morocco bookplate of Hans Fürstenberg; engraved title with early ink inscription removed from tail margin. USTC 6165545. For the binding: Olivier, Pl. 2494, fer no. 9. Golf-ball-sized darkish splash to upper cover, corners somewhat rubbed, general slight wear elsewhere to the leather, front hinge open (but nothing loose), rear free endpaper lacking, text with occasional minor stains or light browning, but a very attractive copy internally in a once-regal and still pleasing binding.
In a richly decorated period binding and with notable modern provenance, this late 17th century liturgical text was quite possibly once the property of French royalty. The work, with engravings by Charles Fosset after Le Febure, features a special engraved title page in dedication to King Louis XIV, who is depicted in regal supplication to the Virgin and Christ. It is a flattering portrayal, with the handsome and smiling king presenting his scepter and crown, accepted by Mary with a graceful extended hand. The pleasing contemporary binding features the arms of that same king, indicating this volume may well have been bound for a member of the royal household. Olivier describes a binding with nearly identical decoration, showing the royal arms surrounded by an oval filet, on a 1712 copy of the Holy Week Office. Our copy is further distinguished by its later presence in the collection of Hans (or Jean) Fürstenberg (1890-1982), a bibliophile of refined discrimination who assembled one of the great modern collections of historically important bindings and fine 18th century French illustrated works.. (Inventory #: ST20461-3)
Contemporary red morocco, gilt in the style of Du Seuil, covers with French fillet border, large oblique fleur-de-lys at the corners, arms of Louis XIV at center, raised bands, spine compartments with the same decoration, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt (old, slightly displeasing, repair to top of spine). With extra engraved title page depicting Louis XIV kneeling and offering his crown and scepter at the feet of the Madonna, who holds the body of the crucified Christ, and three engraved plates featuring the Entry into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, and the Crucifixion. Front pastedown with morocco bookplate of Hans Fürstenberg; engraved title with early ink inscription removed from tail margin. USTC 6165545. For the binding: Olivier, Pl. 2494, fer no. 9. Golf-ball-sized darkish splash to upper cover, corners somewhat rubbed, general slight wear elsewhere to the leather, front hinge open (but nothing loose), rear free endpaper lacking, text with occasional minor stains or light browning, but a very attractive copy internally in a once-regal and still pleasing binding.
In a richly decorated period binding and with notable modern provenance, this late 17th century liturgical text was quite possibly once the property of French royalty. The work, with engravings by Charles Fosset after Le Febure, features a special engraved title page in dedication to King Louis XIV, who is depicted in regal supplication to the Virgin and Christ. It is a flattering portrayal, with the handsome and smiling king presenting his scepter and crown, accepted by Mary with a graceful extended hand. The pleasing contemporary binding features the arms of that same king, indicating this volume may well have been bound for a member of the royal household. Olivier describes a binding with nearly identical decoration, showing the royal arms surrounded by an oval filet, on a 1712 copy of the Holy Week Office. Our copy is further distinguished by its later presence in the collection of Hans (or Jean) Fürstenberg (1890-1982), a bibliophile of refined discrimination who assembled one of the great modern collections of historically important bindings and fine 18th century French illustrated works.. (Inventory #: ST20461-3)
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