Parishioners of Mary French Religious Book c. 1860's decorative binding clasp
Parishioners of Mary French Religious Book c. 1860's decorative binding clasp Parishioners of Mary French Religious Book c. 1860's decorative binding clasp Parishioners of Mary French Religious Book c. 1860's decorative binding clasp Parishioners of Mary French Religious Book c. 1860's decorative binding clasp Parishioners of Mary French Religious Book c. 1860's decorative binding clasp Parishioners of Mary French Religious Book c. 1860's decorative binding clasp Parishioners of Mary French Religious Book c. 1860's decorative binding clasp Parishioners of Mary French Religious Book c. 1860's decorative binding clasp Parishioners of Mary French Religious Book c. 1860's decorative binding clasp Parishioners of Mary French Religious Book c. 1860's decorative binding clasp Parishioners of Mary French Religious Book c. 1860's decorative binding clasp
$ 195.00

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, French Books, Religion, Christianity, Mary).

Paroissien des Jeunes Maries.
Published c. 1860's, Paris by Louis Janet.
223 pages. Text in French. Engraved frontis & half title plus three other engraved plates, all protected by original tissue guards.

Publisher's silk/cloth binding, gilt spine & cover designs, decorative & still functional metal clasp. Retains original protective cardboard box slip case. The clasp has the look and patina of real gold, but we suspect it is brass or some other metal alloy.

Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition.

Binding gently age worn, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, book remains overall attractive as an object.

Paper is gently toned, still clean, tight, sound internally.

Still attractive on the shelf. The book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail showing how this delightful and rare little pocket book survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account.

Book Measures c. 4 1/2" H x 3" W.

[B10379].