A Century of French Thought — Antique Book Collection (1761–1861)

A captivating set of four antique volumes spanning one hundred years of French and European literary and spiritual history. Bound in richly patinated leather and cloth, each bears the marks of time and craftsmanship that make early books so evocative.

This curated collection includes:

• Petit Carême de Massillon (Paris, 1802) — eloquent Lenten sermons once preached before the court of Louis XIV.
• L’Imagination by Jacques Delille (Paris, 1806) — a lyrical exploration of art, poetry, and the creative spirit, complete with its engraved frontispiece.
• Voyage autour de ma chambre by Xavier de Maistre (Paris, 1861) — a beloved philosophical reflection written while the author was confined to his room.
• De Sacrificio Missæ by Cardinal Bona (Francofoli, 1761) — a Latin devotional treatise on the sacred mystery of the Mass, and the oldest of the set.

Together, these petite volumes trace a century of faith, imagination, and introspection. Their timeworn bindings, gilt details, and gentle foxing add to their quiet charm — perfect for display on a writing desk, library shelf, or beside a favorite reading chair.

Dimensions: approximately 6–7” high

Dates: 1761–1861

Origin: France and Europe

Condition: Worn but intact; bindings show age and use consistent with books of their 

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