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KÂ- MONDO / KAPANDJI MORHANGE

228 - [RELIGION]. Hours for the devout.
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Estimate €40 - €80
Description
[RELIGION]. Hours for the devout. Ghent, Pierre de Goesin, 1760. In-16 (11 x 7 cm), full green morocco, mosaic monogram on the covers, decorated spine, gilt edges. Owner’s name concealed on the gutter edge (C. Desplanques). Slipcase. 252 pp. Case and binding scuffed. A luxurious little book of Christian piety published in Ghent in 1760, containing evening prayers, Mass prayers, litanies, psalms… The volume is printed in italic type and set in a charming full green morocco binding, with a mosaic-patterned, gilt monogram in the centre of the covers within a gilt roulette frame. Richly decorated spine, three gilt edges. The binding is accompanied by a cardboard slipcase lined with brown leather, creating a most striking effect.
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About the sale Collectors’ books for sale – First editions – Illustrated editions – Varia IV
Auction location
Auction time 11/02/2026 at 2:00 PM
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