CURIOSITY. GOSPEL. CALLIGRAPHIC EX LIBRIS. DEVOTIONAL OBJECT. (Abbé Garnier and R. P. De Carrière.). The Holy Gospel selon Saint Matthieu. Bayeux, (ca 1880-1890). Attractive publisher's historiated red percaline in large in-8 format, large gilt-stamped plate on the first cover with a crucified Christ in glory in the center. crucified Christ in glory at center in a double ornate frame with scrolls in spandrels, smooth spine, long title. 298-(1) pp, large black illustration on each page, fine map of Palestine. Lovely and moving calligraphic ex libris with initials, still in red and black, signed and dated March 23, 1892 on a flyleaf. flyleaf. Tired copy, ff. unbound, binding slightly faded and rubbed, some brown spots. Expert: Madame Aude de Sèvedavy.

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