{"product_id":"introduction-a-la-vie-devote-francois-de-sales-tours-1877","title":"Introduction to the Devout Life | Francis de Sales | Tours 1877","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench antique edition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction à la Vie Dévote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Saint Francis de Sales, published by Alfred Mame et Fils in Tours in 1877.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe compact book is bound in dark brown leather with blind-stamped borders and a large cross on both the front and back covers. The spine bears the gold-stamped title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVie Dévote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The fully gilt page edges and decoratively printed endpapers give the book the refined finish characteristic of finer 19th-century devotional items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, opposite the title page, is a religious print depicting the Sacred Heart of Jesus, published by L. Turgis in Paris. In addition to the well-known devotional work by Francis de Sales, this edition includes at the back texts for the Holy Mass, Sunday vespers and compline, and antiphons in honor of Mary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter nearly 150 years, the book shows clear signs of use. The leather is heavily patinated and shows wear to the spine, edges, and corners. The binding is somewhat weakened but still intact. The paper shows age-related discoloration and scattered foxing. The gilt edges, cross decoration, and historical appearance have been beautifully preserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eTitle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction à la Vie Dévote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: Saint François de Sales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Alfred Mame et Fils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace: Tours, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1877\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Catholic devotional book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eBinding: dark brown leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages: 416\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: approx. 12.5 × 8.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: approx. 2.3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eCondition: fair antique condition, binding weakened but still intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55080975139155,"sku":"AA0727002","price":614.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_0008.jpg?v=1790541904","url":"https:\/\/ziggyswarehouse.com\/en-za\/products\/introduction-a-la-vie-devote-francois-de-sales-tours-1877","provider":"Ziggy's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}