Belle Imitatione Christi, Libri Quartet "miniature Book" By Nicolaus Beauzée. Paris 1787
Artist: Nicolaus Beauzée
A true curiosity, this charming little miniature book, beautifully bound in full tan morocco with a smooth spine decorated with scattered flowers and ermine blossoms, red morocco title, lace-trimmed boards, marbled endpapers, and gilt edges, was printed in Paris by Barbou, on the Via Mathurin. 1787. "De Imitatione Christi" libri quatuor. Adgermanam lectionem deducti juxta editionem Rosweydianam, ad fidem Autographi anni 1741. recensitam. Editit Nicolaus Beauzée, unus ex Academia Gallicae Quadragintaviris, &c.... This precious book, published by Barbou, the celebrated Parisian bookseller, at the end of Louis XVI's reign, is a jewel, well-preserved, a pure marvel.
340 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Excellent condition
Width: 2,5 cm
Height: 9,5 cm
Depth: 6,2 cm
Reference (ID): 1671188
Availability: In stock
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