Between the Covers

Hardcover. First edition. 17.5 x 8 cm. Designed by André Bouler. With a second title page, "Le Présent ordinaire de la Sainte Messe." Contemporary leather, gilt spine title and cross on the front board, all edges gilt. Housed in a custom-made cloth slipcase and wraparound cloth chemise, with a red leather spine label. Inscribed, "a John D. Skilton, avec le souvenir de nos amis communs de Plougastel-Daoulas, a Fairfield, Fevrier 71, André Bouler." An artists' book of the Order of the Mass, featuring the liturgical calligraphy and art of Bouler. A fine, handsome copy. *OCLC* locates only one copy in France.

Item #342461