Paroissien Romain d'après les imprimés Français du XVme siècle.
Contributors: Claye, Jules, 1806-1886 (printer); Gruel, Léon, 1841-1923 (binder); Engelmann et Graf.
Publisher: Gruel-Engelmann
Published: 1858
Place of publication: Paris
Language: fre
Number of pages: 703
Subjects: Catholic Church -- Prayer-books and devotions -- French.
Genres: Prayer-books and devotions
Notes: Printer's device on t.p. verso.

Wood-engraved illustrated and decorative t.p.

Text printed within wide illustrated and decorative wood-engraved borders.

Chromolithographed plates are unsigned and without imprint.

Image on plate [2] includes signature: "Gruel Engelmann Relieur Rue Royale St. Honoré 10 Paris".  Plate is with imprint: "Chromolith. Engelmann & Graf r. de l'Abbaye, 18, Paris.".

"Coopérateurs -- Direction artistique J. Engelmann, Text: A. Driou, Dessinateur: A. Ledoux, Graveur: Touillot, Impprimeur: J. Claye, Papier de Blanchet frères & Kleber"--Colophon.

French and Latin.

MASS copy: Bound in red-brown calf blocked in gold.  Upper and lower covers with decorative silver corners and clasps closing across fore-edge.  Spine with imprint: "Gruel".  Board edges and turn-ins blocked in gold.  With gauffered edges.  With dark yellow rib-grain moiré silk endpapers.  With ownership label: "Ruari McLean".  Encased in black paper-covered hinged box with maroon silk and velvet lining.