129 COLLET Pierre, Vie abrégée de Saint-Vincent-de-Paul (...).
Tours 1855, Alfred Mame and associates, VII p. +120 p .
Another edition of thelife story of Saint Vincent à Paulo (1581-1660), founder of the missionary order and of the Sisters of the Grey Nuns, protector of orphans and the poor. The text was published in the series Library of Christian Schools for Children and Young People with a frontispiece engraving depicting the saint with orphans and an engraving on the title page with St. Vincent by the dying. Edition from the famous outhouse of Alfred Mame.
Age-toned, green-gold Romanesque binding; floral Romanesque designs on the front and back covers; in addition, on the front cover a central cartouche illustration with a saint among children; binding in db condition with minimal rubbing, especially on the spine and corners; spine gilt with title and floral and geometric designs, with a small rubbing from the bottom; interior in db condition; overall db condition.
