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La Veille De Noël (Christmas Eve)
Christoph von Schmid
Ref. 112696
Published By: Ad Mame et Cie, Imprimeurs-Libraires 1853 (Tours, France)
A French copy of La Veille De Noël, or 'Christmas Eve',
translated from the German writings of Bavarian priest and educational reformer
Christoph von Schmid (written as Christophe Schmid upon title page) by Louis
Friedel. Part of the Christian Youth Library series approved by Monseigneur
l'Archeveque of Tours, France. Clothbound, with a pictorial front board
featuring ornate floral designs in muted blue, green, and gold. This beautiful
raised design continues on to the spine. Inside lies a delicate frontispiece
illustration with tissue guard intact, with translated caption reading 'So, my
children, let us unite our voices to the choir of angels'. Text in French only.
In terms of condition - front board is detached from textblock, with damage to
the extremities of the spine and some pages rather loose. The boards themselves
(including the image depicted upon the front board) have retained their
colouring well, with the aqua of the floral design standing distinct from a
green and gold background. Marking and discolouration to pastedown and
endpapers commensurate with age, though this copy is free of foxing and
tearing. No markings or notations, save for a handwritten inscription to the
front free endpaper dated 1864. Despite a delicate structural nature, text is
surprisingly bright and clear throughout. An unusual and ornate little book
that, carefully handled, would sit perfectly amongst an eclectic collection.
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Size: 12mo
Binding: Hardback
