Livre d' Heures

by L. Rousseau

$3,000 · Offered by The Veatchs Arts of the Book

Paris: Buesse-Lebel-et Massin, 1889. 5 1/4 x 7. 72 pages + 4 pages for family memoirs not used . The prayers are followed by the marriage ceremony of Charles Lattemand and Charlotte Capitain on 19 September 1892. Miniatures & borders on each page are designed by Madame Rousseau. They are HAND PAINTED in pastel colors and illuminated in silver & gold. Bound by Gruel & Engelmann in chestnut morocco with chased metal clasps &

• Binding: Leather

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