Author: Leopold De Cherance; Henri De Grezes; Ubald De Chanday
Title: Saint Francois D&Apos;Assise
Description: Paris, E. Plon & Nourrit, 1885. Leather. An illustrated biography of Francis of Assisi. In the original French.An illustrated biography of Francis of Assisi in excellent condition, attractively bound in half morocco. Francis is one of the most famous Roman Catholic saints. He lies behind the Franciscan orders, which include the men's Order of Friars Minor, the female Order of Saint Clare, the Third Order of Saint Francis, and the Custody of the Holy Land. The authors of this work were all from the Order of Friars Minor. This work has two parts: the first deals with the events of his life, and the second with events following his death. As well as the aforementioned plates, it contains a plethora of beautiful vignettes. These powerfully depict the extraordinary life of their subject, who notably was the first recorded person to perceive stigmata upon his own body. Francis was canonised in 1228, and became the patron saint of Italy. This French work is a testament to his lasting hold on the imagination of the Catholic world. Complete here with 35 plates. In half morocco. Externally excellent, with only very minor rubbing to the extremities of the boards and spine.The leather retains an admirable colour. There is some spotting to the fore edge. Otherwise bright and clean throughout. Complete with 35 plates. Firmly bound. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine .
Keywords: Catholicism Saint Francis of Assisi Saint Not Stated
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Title: Saint Francois D&Apos;Assise
Description: Paris, E. Plon & Nourrit, 1885. Leather. An illustrated biography of Francis of Assisi. In the original French.An illustrated biography of Francis of Assisi in excellent condition, attractively bound in half morocco. Francis is one of the most famous Roman Catholic saints. He lies behind the Franciscan orders, which include the men's Order of Friars Minor, the female Order of Saint Clare, the Third Order of Saint Francis, and the Custody of the Holy Land. The authors of this work were all from the Order of Friars Minor. This work has two parts: the first deals with the events of his life, and the second with events following his death. As well as the aforementioned plates, it contains a plethora of beautiful vignettes. These powerfully depict the extraordinary life of their subject, who notably was the first recorded person to perceive stigmata upon his own body. Francis was canonised in 1228, and became the patron saint of Italy. This French work is a testament to his lasting hold on the imagination of the Catholic world. Complete here with 35 plates. In half morocco. Externally excellent, with only very minor rubbing to the extremities of the boards and spine.The leather retains an admirable colour. There is some spotting to the fore edge. Otherwise bright and clean throughout. Complete with 35 plates. Firmly bound. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine .
Keywords: Catholicism Saint Francis of Assisi Saint Not Stated
Price: GBP 235.00 = appr. US$ 335.58 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: FGN13-A-5
- Book number: FGN13-A-5
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