214: MOREAU Pierre LES SAINCTS PRIERES DE L'AME CHRESTIENNE

MOREAU, Pierre. LES SAINCTS PRIERES DE L'AME CHRESTIENNE. Jean Henault: Paris.

Octavo, title-page repaired, rebound into 20th century full morocco, top joint and tips of spine worn, marbled endpapers, inner dentelles.

'Inspired by the decorative richness of devotional manuscripts, this prayer book dedicated to Anne d'Autriche, wife of Louis XIII, was engraved by the professional calligrapher Pierre Moreau and first published in 1631.' - The Bridwell Library.
Measures 5.25 x 3.5 inches.
Split hinges, separating spine cover, front and back board corner bumps, wear, intact, tight, good.
$500 - $1,000