[binding Binding] Cotton (stone) - The Office Of The Virgin Mary. 1637.

BENOIST / BENOIT (René, trans. of) & REGNAUD de BEAUNE - COTON (Pierre). The Office of the Virgin Mary for all times of the year following the Holy [sic] Council of Trent with the Pseaues [Psalms] [linked following:] Devout Orations for all Christians and Catholics [...]. In Paris, at Gabriel Cloppejau's [Clopejau] 1637 - In Paris, at Gabriel Cloppejau's, 1637. 2 books bound in one strong vol. in pt in-8 format (183 x 122 mm) of 28 ff. n.fol., 299 (x 2) pp. and 1 fnfol. ; 56 (x2) pp. Contemporary binding in full tawny calfskin, large wheels and gilt framing nets on the covers, which are also adorned with an important gilt decoration ''à la grotesque'' comprising an interlacing of large gilt fleurons, seedlings golden dotted lines, identical smooth spine, golden edges. The copy is covered with a superb binding with important decoration in small irons. Beautiful two-tone print. The book opens with a large engraved vignette on the title page and also contains 22 delicate engraved plates signed E. [Etienne] Dauvel in the plate. Dull angles. Traces of clasps. Small lack affecting the lower cap. Small superficial alterations on the back cover. Some light foxing or stains in the text (more marked on some pages). Otherwise, good condition.