{"product_id":"paire-de-livres-anciens-relies-en-plein-cuir-sermons-de-massillon-careme-edition-de-1769-xviiie-siecle","title":"Pair of antique books bound in full leather – Sermons by Massillon – Lent – 1769 edition – 18th century","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful set of two antique 18th-century volumes titled \"Sermons de M. Massillon, Évêque de Clermont,\" dedicated to Lent (Volume One and Volume Two), printed in Paris in 1769.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuperb antique full leather binding with spines richly decorated with gilt tooling, title and volume labels, and red tinted edges. The two works form a very decorative set, ideal for an antique library, a cabinet of curiosities, or refined decoration in a classical interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interiors are particularly clean and well-preserved for works of this period, with title pages, headbands, and engraved ornaments present. The bindings naturally show signs of wear and rubbing due to age, visible in the photos, which also contribute to the charm and authenticity of the set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition dated 1769 (M. DCC. LXIX.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete set in 2 volumes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod full leather bindings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorated spines with gilt tooling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally fresh and legible interiors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome signs of wear, rubbing, and old marginal dampstains visible in places\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions of one volume:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 x 10 x 3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 320 grams per volume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very beautiful pair of decorative and authentic 18th-century antique books.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for collectors, library decoration, antique interiors, cabinets of curiosities, or lovers of antique bindings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arphilex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57652530086220,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/2272\/9292\/files\/9_9d412c6f-244e-461f-98fe-0f7b06a16e99.png?v=1779968913","url":"https:\/\/arphilex.com\/en\/products\/paire-de-livres-anciens-relies-en-plein-cuir-sermons-de-massillon-careme-edition-de-1769-xviiie-siecle","provider":"Arphilex","version":"1.0","type":"link"}