The TABLE OF THE CROSS represented in the ceremonies of the Holy Mass together the treasure of the devotion to the sufferings of Nre. S. I. C. all enriched with beautiful figures. Paris, Mazot, 1651. In-8, red morocco, straight frame with gilt chains and gilt roulette, escutcheon with the number S in the center, spine with 5 ribs decorated with a special repeated gilt fleuron, gilt edges (early 19th century binding).
Duportal 244-245 /// (52 f.).
Devotional book entirely engraved on copper.
The collation differs according to the bibliographies consulted and copies encountered. Our copy consists of a total of 52 leaves, 2 of which are printed on one page and the others on both pages. The exact composition is given below:
Title (front only); Dedication to the Marquis of Chasteau-neuf (back only); Portrait of Aubespine by Geÿn with Notice to the reader on the back; Title for the Litanies and 2 distinct suites of 35 and 39 figures placed on the front and back of each leaf; 4 pages for the Litanies with portrait of Jesus Christ and portrait of the Virgin; 9 pages for the History of David; 11 pages with paintings of the Old and New Testament; a page of privilege dated September 20, 1653.
The suite of 35 plates is anonymous and some plates of the suite of 39 figures are signed J. Collin. Another plate in another suite is signed J. Durand.
The copy appears complete in comparison with other copies encountered but incomplete according to Duportal of one plate in the History of David and 8 plates in the Old and New Testament.
Nice copy in spite of some marginal freckles.
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