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1854 - L’ Apotre des Negres ou Vie Du B. Pierre Claver (The Apostle of the Negroes or Life of B. Pierre Claver)
1854 - L’ Apotre des Negres ou Vie Du B. Pierre Claver (The Apostle of the Negroes or Life of B. Pierre Claver)
1854 - L’ Apotre des Negres ou Vie Du B. Pierre Claver (The Apostle of the Negroes or Life of B. Pierre Claver)
1854 - L’ Apotre des Negres ou Vie Du B. Pierre Claver (The Apostle of the Negroes or Life of B. Pierre Claver)
1854 - L’ Apotre des Negres ou Vie Du B. Pierre Claver (The Apostle of the Negroes or Life of B. Pierre Claver)
1854 - L’ Apotre des Negres ou Vie Du B. Pierre Claver (The Apostle of the Negroes or Life of B. Pierre Claver)
1854 - L’ Apotre des Negres ou Vie Du B. Pierre Claver (The Apostle of the Negroes or Life of B. Pierre Claver)
1854 - L’ Apotre des Negres ou Vie Du B. Pierre Claver (The Apostle of the Negroes or Life of B. Pierre Claver)
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1854 - L’ Apotre des Negres ou Vie Du B. Pierre Claver (The Apostle of the Negroes or Life of B. Pierre Claver)

By M. F. 

Published 1854
L. LeFort, Publishers/ France


"L'Apôtre des Nègres ou Vie Du B. Pierre Claver" ("The Apostle of the Negroes or Life of B. Pierre Claver") is a biographical work that focuses on the life of Saint Peter Claver, a Spanish Jesuit priest who dedicated his life to serving enslaved Africans in Colombia during the 17th century. The book chronicles Claver's tireless efforts to minister to the physical and spiritual needs of enslaved individuals, advocating for their rights and dignity in the face of immense oppression and injustice. Claver is renowned for his compassionate and selfless actions, as he tirelessly worked to alleviate the suffering of those subjected to the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade. "L'Apôtre des Nègres ou Vie Du B. Pierre Claver" serves as a tribute to Claver's unwavering commitment to social justice and his enduring legacy as a champion of the marginalized and oppressed.

In the 19th century, France witnessed a remarkable era of artistic and luxurious bookbinding known as cartonnage. Cartonnage bindings emerged as a popular form of decorative coverings for books, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship and artistic sensibilities of the time. These bindings were typically made from stiffened pasteboard or cardboard, covered in decorative paper or silk fabrics adorned with intricate designs, gold tooling, and vibrant colors.

French cartonnage bindings of the 19th century often incorporated various techniques such as embossing, gilding, and marbling to create visually striking covers that captivated the eyes of book lovers and collectors alike.

Highly decorative cartonnage binding in blue and gilt to boath boards and spine, paste-down illustration to front board, frontispiece with tissue guard, binding tight, clean pages.

Size: 3 1/2” x 5 3/4”

A very beautiful piece from France!

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