"[Religiosa] Book of hours entirely mounted on tabs, calligraphed, painted in watercolor and gouache on VELIN LEATHER. Superb period binding in full maroquin signed J. Kauffmann, 5-ribbed spine, double gilded gilt filets on the edges, gilt roulettes on the tail and head, gilt edges, in excellent overall condition. In a double slipcase with some defects. "Souvenir de première communion" by Gabrielle Armandy to her cousin Marie, May 6, 1897 Moiré cloth endpapers monogrammed with the M.C. of the recipient of this magnificent Missel, in which flowers are given pride of place. a formidable testimony to the revival of 19th-century book illumination, here combining botany and naturalism in the midst of the Art Nouveau period and inspired by medieval books of hours. In-12, 37p recto-verso on vellum, including a dedication page, a page titled "Missel", an illustrated frontispiece and 31p entirely worked on both sides."