FRENCH ILLUMINATED-STYLE LEATHER BIBLE, GILT AND POLYCHROME BINDING, LUXURY EUROPEAN LIBRARY

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A striking French luxury edition of La Sainte Bible, produced in Paris in 1979 and bound in a richly textured burgundy leather with elaborate gilt and polychrome tooling, executed in the grand tradition of 19th-century French fine bindings. This is not a standard devotional book, but a presentation-grade object designed for permanence, display, and cultural authority?a volume that bridges sacred text and decorative art. The binding is the immediate focal point being a deep crimson leather with a pronounced grain, and ornate gilt titling and paneling. Hand-tooled style compartments along the spine. The volume possesses delicate polychrome floral inlays in soft blues and rose tones. The total effect is unmistakably European library luxury?the kind of volume intended to anchor a shelf, desk, or interior vignette. Internally, the book continues this elevated presentation with illuminated-style decorative borders throughout and an elegant typographic layout. It is written in a scholarly French Catholic text with contributions from Daniel-Rops (Acad?mie franaise) and Canon Osty. It is printed on high-quality paper and the printing is consistent with fine French editions of the period. The top edges of each page are gilt. No owners markings or bookplates. This book was acquired from a Metro Washington DC estate. FREE SHIPPING FOR THIS BOOK WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA., 1 Volume, LOT REF #26-504

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