MAZOT (François), Le Tableau de la Croix représenté dans les - Lot 49

MAZOT (François), Le Tableau de la Croix représenté dans les cérémonies de la Ste messe. Ensemble le tresor de la dévotion aux soufrances de Nre. S. J. C. le tout enrichi de belles figures. Paris, Mazot, 1653.in-8, garnet-red morocco, ornate ribbed spine, Duseuil-style framing, gilt edges, traces of clasps (period binding). Second edition. (1) f. title frontispiece (by J. Colin depicting Christ in the Olive Garden) dated 1651, WITHOUT the 2 ff. engraved notice to the reader with portrait of Charles de l'Aubespine engraved on verso and engraved dedication, 1 suite of 23 (of 35) engravings of ceremonies and Passion scenes engraved on verso of ff., 1 suite of 28 (of 40) engravings of orations and litanies by J. Collin, portrait of Christ and the Virgin and 1 (of 2) pp. of litanies, 1 suite of 20 engravings recto-verso 'Histoire de David', (1) p. Privilège (1653) engraved. Beautiful work published by the engraver and printer François Mazot, entirely engraved on copper, including the curious mass scenes featuring the officiant standing at the altar throughout the service, with full-length portraits of the apostles, saints and great dignitaries of the Church opposite. In its day, this highly polished work was considered precious, and its copies worthy of being entrusted to the best bookbinders in Paris. Worn binding, wetness, foxing and soiling. Incomplete, poor condition. Expert : Madame Elvire POULAIN-MARQUIS