Massillon's Funeral Orations, bound, worn cover, religious orations

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Description This antique book features a period binding with a very worn hardcover, showing signs of abrasion, missing pieces, and a strong patina across the entire visible surface. The brown spine has a black label with the word "ORAISONS" inscribed in gold letters, confirming the religious content of the work. The cover shows significant signs of wear and detachment, particularly on the edges and corners, indicating prolonged use.

The book is photographed standing upright, placed on a wooden desk in front of a large open book. The fibrous and irregular texture of the cover paper is clearly visible, as is the edge of the page block, which appears yellowed and uneven, typical of old books. No illustration, gilding, or additional decoration is visible on the displayed side, apart from the title label on the spine.

The surrounding decor, consisting of shelves filled with bound volumes and an antique inkwell with a quill, highlights the authenticity and bibliophilic atmosphere of the object. The binding style and paper condition suggest an edition likely dating from the 19th century, although this cannot be stated with certainty due to the lack of visible dated elements in the photo.

The book's theme, according to the inscription and keywords, concerns funeral orations and religious professions, attributed to Massillon. The volume appears complete, but only the outer edge and cover are visible in the image.

Condition Used book, sold as is. Heavy wear to the cover, damaged corners and edges, marked patina. The interior condition is not visible in the photo.

Did you know? Jean-Baptiste Massillon (1663-1742) was a famous French preacher and bishop, renowned for his funeral orations delivered before the court of Louis XIV and in major religious ceremonies. His speeches, of great literary power, are considered masterpieces of French religious eloquence and have been frequently reissued since the 18th century.

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