{"product_id":"1910-rare-art-nouveau-binding-french-medieval-revival-missal-of-chivalry","title":"1910 Rare Art Nouveau binding - French Medieval Revival Missal of Chivalry","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1240\" data-start=\"136\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"147\" data-start=\"136\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e [Catholic Missal]. Illustrated by Marcel Pille and H. Bellery-Desfontaines.\u003cbr data-end=\"226\" data-start=\"223\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"236\" data-start=\"226\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"270\" data-start=\"237\"\u003eMissel Romain de la Chevalerie.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"273\" data-start=\"270\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"287\" data-start=\"273\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tours, Maison Alfred Mame et Fils, no date (1910).\u003cbr data-end=\"346\" data-start=\"343\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"359\" data-start=\"346\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in French.\u003cbr data-end=\"378\" data-start=\"375\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"387\" data-start=\"378\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e 6 x 4.5 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"403\" data-start=\"400\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"413\" data-start=\"403\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 421 pages.\u003cbr data-end=\"427\" data-start=\"424\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"439\" data-start=\"427\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Superb and near fine full brown morocco leather binding, richly tooled in gilt and blind with geometric diamond panels and intricate scrollwork corner designs. Spine gilt-lettered “Missel” with raised bands and decorative panels. (hinges fine - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges gilt. A finely preserved and luxurious presentation binding.\u003cbr data-end=\"835\" data-start=\"832\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"847\" data-start=\"835\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing - as shown, gilt-embossed silk endpapers featuring medieval motifs and a personalized inscription dated 5 mai 1918 - as shown). Printed in red and black with illuminated-style initials and decorative borders.\u003cbr data-end=\"995\" data-start=\"992\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1013\" data-start=\"995\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Profusely illustrated, with striking full-page chromolithographic plates by \u003cstrong data-end=\"1106\" data-start=\"1090\"\u003eMarcel Pille\u003c\/strong\u003e and exquisite text borders and designs by \u003cstrong data-end=\"1176\" data-start=\"1149\"\u003eH. Bellery-Desfontaines\u003c\/strong\u003e, blending medieval revivalism with Art Nouveau sensibilities. (Complete).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1293\" data-start=\"1281\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis \u003cem data-end=\"1331\" data-start=\"1299\"\u003eMissel Romain de la Chevalerie\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most visually striking devotional works produced by the renowned publisher \u003cstrong data-end=\"1451\" data-start=\"1421\"\u003eMaison Alfred Mame et Fils\u003c\/strong\u003e of Tours, noted for their sumptuous bindings and richly illustrated liturgical books. Aimed at evoking the grandeur of medieval chivalry, this edition integrates Roman Catholic liturgy with illustrations inspired by knightly ideals and the imagery of crusades, saints, and sacred traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts combination of liturgical utility and artistic presentation makes it both a devotional object and a collector’s treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1896\" data-start=\"1876\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe illustrators: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1925\" data-start=\"1897\"\u003eMarcel Pille (1871–1932)\u003c\/strong\u003e was a French illustrator celebrated for his historical and romantic illustrations, often infused with medieval themes.\u003cbr data-end=\"2047\" data-start=\"2044\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2089\" data-start=\"2047\"\u003eHenri Bellery-Desfontaines (1867–1909)\u003c\/strong\u003e, associated with the Art Nouveau movement, was renowned for his ornamental and decorative designs, which lend this missal a unique aesthetic balance between medieval revivalism and modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46779344814329,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20250824Chevalerie-000.jpg?v=1756033577","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1910-rare-art-nouveau-binding-french-medieval-revival-missal-of-chivalry","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}