{"product_id":"1864-limitation-de-jesus-christ-ermine-cover-w-double-clasp","title":"1864 L'Imitation de Jésus-Christ | Ermine Cover w\/Double Clasp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eL'Imitation de Jésus-Christ (The Imitation of Christ)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, printed by Alfred Mame et Fils, Tours, France. Published 1864.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eFrench language. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brown leather binding with a repeating tooled ermine pattern across the covers and spine, four raised bands along the spine, all page edges are gold gilt, two brass cross-shaped metal clasp closures, gold dentelle tooling along the front and back turn-ins, chromolithograph cover page, and several engravings throughout. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ermine symbol (representing a small weasel\/stoat) was adopted as a heraldic emblem by the Dukes of Brittany in the 14th century to signify moral virtue. In a religious context, it is often seen as a motif in prayer books and missals like this one, symbolizing purity and ecclesiastical sovereignty. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e571 pages. 85 mm W x 127 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Some marks to covers and spine, wear to hinge corners and spine bands, rubbing on back corners, some foxing throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e Good condition.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review all photos closely and reach out with any questions. \u003c\/em\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stinky Old Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62475428397443,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6914\/8035\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_1423e352-a211-47b8-809e-ba3380cdb735.jpg?v=1787878271","url":"https:\/\/stinkyoldbooks.com\/fr\/products\/1864-limitation-de-jesus-christ-ermine-cover-w-double-clasp","provider":"Stinky Old Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}