Marcel Pille; Billery Desfontaines - Missel romain de la Chevalerie - 1902

Roman Missal of the Chivalry – circa 1902 – Mame – luxury Art Nouveau binding – 10 color illustrations Magnificent copy of the Roman Missal known as the Missal of the Chivalry, published in Tours by the prestigious house Alfred Mame & Fils, bearing ecclesiastical approval dated January 18, 1902. A work remarkable for the quality of its execution and its elegant bibliophilic presentation. Features: - 421 pages. - 10 large color plates hors texte by Marcel Pille. - Decorative borders by Henri Bellery-Desfontaines. - Splendid brown leather binding. - Interlaced metal monogram in relief on the front board. - Three edges entirely gilt. - Moiré flyleaves and rich gilded inner dentelles. - Editorial reference No. 32. Condition: Excellent. Binding particularly well preserved, interior in perfect condition, illustrations present and pages securely bound to the binding. A very beautiful illustrated religious work from the early 20th century, combining the craftsmanship of the Mame workshops, Art Nouveau elegance and remarkable binding work. A particularly attractive piece for collectors of antique books, decorative bindings and luxury religious works.

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