{"product_id":"livret-ancien-1928-saint-maxime-eveque-de-riez-abbe-luquet-digne-rare-vintage","title":"Old booklet 1928 Saint Maximus Bishop of Riez Abbot Luquet Digne rare vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis old booklet, titled \"Saint Maxime évêque de Riez\" (Saint Maximus, Bishop of Riez), is a religious publication dated 1928. The work is signed by Abbé R. Luquet, whose name is printed at the top of the cover. It is presented as a rectangular pamphlet with a soft beige cover, characteristic of prints from the first half of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover features an elegant, sober typography, with the title \"SAINT MAXIME ÉVÊQUE DE RIEZ\" printed in blue capital letters. At the bottom of the page, the printer's details are visible: \"DIGNE IMPRIMERIE CHASPOUL, 20, Place de l’Évêché, 20\" along with the precise publication date, 1928. A small typographic motif adorns the lower center of the cover, adding a discreet decorative touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual shows moderate wear on the cover, with some visible creases on the corners and a slight patina due to the age of the paper. No additional decoration or illustration is visible on the front, which remains true to the sobriety of religious publications of that era. The binding appears original, with no visible traces of restoration in the area shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis booklet, published in Digne by the Chaspoul printing press, is an example of a local edition likely printed in small numbers, which gives the work a rare character, especially in this state of preservation. The uniform beige color of the cover highlights the title and inscriptions, in a style typical of early 20th-century religious publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photograph shows only the front of the booklet. The interior content is not visible, but the object presented corresponds to a historical or hagiographical booklet, used for reading or devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Cover with handling marks and creases on the corners. Homogeneous patina due to age, no major apparent defects on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Saint Maximus, Bishop of Riez in the 5th century, is an important figure in Christian history in Provence. He participated in the Council of Orange in 441 and is recognized for his commitment to spreading monasticism in the region. Local publications like this booklet testify to the regional roots of his cult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in antique books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old religious booklet, Saint Maximus pamphlet, Abbé Luquet brochure, Digne 1928 print, rare hagiography book, Bishop of Riez, Catholicism Provence, old religious work, vintage religious booklet, old paper booklet, early 20th century print, religious publication France\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251624988999,"sku":"2f6b6e83-116c-4ae7-9200-401d83a34d6e","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_64bc1957-8d96-4564-a687-fd3430b0ee91.jpg?v=1782728255","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/livret-ancien-1928-saint-maxime-eveque-de-riez-abbe-luquet-digne-rare-vintage","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}