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Les saints devoirs de l'ame dévote: out il est enseigné aux chretiens la maniere, d'emploier le jour au service de Dieu: manuscript.

 Collection — Volume: 1
Identifier: BC-2022-032

Dates

  • Creation: 1755

Scope and Contents

Bound manuscript of 462 pages, written in a single hand, in cursive script. Title page printed in red and black from individually inked handle letters, fillet wheels, and fleurons, some of which were also used on the binding. Pages [2]-[19] at end are ruled but contain no text. Pages ruled in red. The text derives from printed editions of this work, published from 1641 on, with some abridgements, especially in later passages. Possibly written by Pierre Coton, since printed editions include his Office de la Vierge Marie. The identity of the scribe named Vauguez has not been determined. A French lieutenant-colonel Jean-Baptiste d'Etienne de Vauguez was stationed at Luneville in the 1750s.

Contained in the pocket at back is a hand-painted prayer card with printed text: Souvenir de ma premiere communion solennelle faite en l'Eglise du Saint-Esprit Oran le 19 mai 1938. Bernard de Lostau.

Restrictions on Access

Open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

These materials are made available for use in research, teaching and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source. The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.

Biographical note

Pierre Coton was a French Jesuit, author, and royal confessor to Louis XIII.

Extent

1 Volumes ([4], 430, [2], 7, [19] pages) : paper ; 19 x 12 cm

Language of Materials

French

Custodial History

Bernard de Lostau was a former owner.

Provenance

Purchased from W.S. Cotter Rare Books, 2022.

Materials Specific Details

Written in cursive script. Bound in contemporary full calf; gilt-tooled fleurons and fillets. Pocket with chamois gussets on rear board.

Title
Les saints devoirs de l'ame dévote: out il est enseigné aux chretiens la maniere, d'emploier le jour au service de Dieu: manuscript.
Status
Marc Only
Subtitle
1755
Author
Noah Sheola
Date
2022
Description rules
Dcrmmss
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository

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