75/1579 [Neo-gothic book production and medievalism. Manuscripts]. "Prières". Manuscript prayerbook on vellum, dated "2 Juillet 1887", (3 blank),64,(3 blank) lvs., all lvs. w. calligraphed text, all lvs. within gold decorative borders and occas. w. historiated initials or ills., 1 full-p. handcol. miniature heightened w. gold, bound in contemp. brown morocco w. broad gilt dentelle borders on both covers, gilt boardedges, gilt inside dentelles w. marbled paper pastedowns and endpapers, square sm. 8vo, modern slipcase.

= With manuscript dedication: "A ma chère petite Thérèse le jour de sa Première Communion 2 Juillet 1887. Marthe". SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE LI.