Estimate € 200 - 300
Sold € 650
Auction: 27 February 2024 at 15:00
[LEGATURA - MARIA TERESA D'AUSTRIA (1638-1683)] - L'Office de la Semaine Saincte. Paris: Ruette, 1661. An edition in splendid binding that belonged to Queen Maria Theresa of Austria, consort of Louis XIV. 8vo (177 x 114mm). Engraved title, woodcut initials and tail piece, red and black text, 3 full-page engraved illustrations (some light foxing and browning). Elegant red morocco with arms of Maria Theresa of Austria, covers and spine with five raised bands richly and finely decorated in gold with crowned monogram of Maria Theresa, lilies, floral and scroll motifs, gilt dentelles and edges, marbled endpapers (slight wormtracks, few stains, extremities lightly rubbed). Provenance: Maria Theresa of Austria (arms on covers) - "Sainte Sophie priée pour moi Louise Sophie bonne fille.." (ownership inscription on front cover).
Estimate € 200 - 300