Title: Jesus und die Jungfrau. Vollständiges Unterrichts - und Gebetbuch für christliche Jungfrauen aller Stände in Gesprächen zwischen Jesus und der frommen Seele. Mit einem Titelstahlstich und Farbendrucktitel, 1873. Embroidered Needlepoint Binding
Publisher: Regensburg, New York & Cincinnati
Condition: Very Good
A late 19th century edition of Jesus and the Virgin, containing complete teachings and serving as a prayer book for Christian virgins of all statuses in conversations between Jesus and the pious soul.
This volume has been bound in an embroidered needlepoint binding, with brass metal fixtures and a working clasp to the binding. To the front cover is an embroidered icon of a cross. To the rear is another embroidered image, that of a chalice with holy light brimming from it, and the owner’s initials.
One finely bound volume in octavo, 544 pages
This volume is in very good shape, with light rubbing and wear to the binding. The binding itself is splayed, and the working clasp somewhat bent. There is some foxing throughout.