Manuscript, 1737-1738. Religious Sermons. 530 pages. Period binding.

This exceptional document is a manuscript, a unique copy, dating from 1737-38 with a total of 530 A5-format pages full of handwritten religious sermons. The texts are written in black ink in a beautiful cursive lettering, small and delicate. The manuscript keeps the original binding and is a unique piece full of history and interest. All the pages are numbered and each sermon has a headline with basic information about the topic covered, a saint or religious wise man or indicating the day it corresponds to. Some texts also have lead paragraphs (sometimes with Latin inscriptions) that summarize the sermon. The pages contain sermons dated in 1737 and others dated in 1738. The book that we can see in the photographs is Volme II; this indicates that the person who compiled the texts was performing an exhaustive task. The pages are well preserved the book is complete and the paper looks clean and white, with scarcely any sign of foxing or wear. As for the writing, the texts make up an impeccable work: it is regular and organized with no erasures or corrections. The manuscripts binding is original from the period and though it is quite well preserved, it does show signs of the trace of time and use. It is covered by brown leather and the spine is profusely decorated with gold-plated motives. The spine is divided in sections by raised bands and two of these sections bear the books title (SERMON DU P.M.P.) and the volume number. The covers inner faces are protected by a lovely artisanal marbled paper with blue background and fine red, white and yellow shapes. This paper is really gorgeous and is in good condition: its chromatic strength makes a great contrast with the sober texts written in black ink. This combination creates a charming and wonderful piece. This striking manuscript full of religious sermons will delight any collector of unique and special books. Measurements: Width: 6.6 in / 17 cm. Height: 8.6 in /22 cm.