Jacques Duquesne "Salve Regina: The Story of Mary" Deluxe Limited Edition, Leather Bound Collector's Edition [Sealed]

Easton Press, Norwalk, CT. 2006. Jacques Duquesne "Salve Regina: The Story of Mary" Limited Deluxe Edition. An exceptional copy. Full genuine leather. Brown leather with gilt titles and decorations. Full color photo of Mary and Jesus on the front cover. Raised bands on spine, gilt edges, moire endpapers, and satin ribbon. This book the gift quality size. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

As New, sealed in the original shrink-wrap.

This edition is now OUT OF PRINT from the publisher.

Jacques Duquesne is a journalist and author. He co-founded and directed the French magazine Le Point, and he currently contributes to La Croix as well as other regional dailies. He is the author of numerous essays on the themes of Jesus and Mary, and is the author of several highly successful books, including Jesus: An Unconventional Biography.

About The Story of Mary

The Virgin Mary is one of the most revered women in the history of the world, and yet amazingly, there is relatively little known about the details of her life. This beautiful book, adorned throughout with gold ink, retraces her steps throughout the biblical narrative. Mary comes alive to the reader through striking artistic representations that range from the origins of Western art to the iconography of the twentieth century. From Titian, Raphaël, and Fra Angelico to Van Eyck, Albrecht Dürer, and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, the most famous as well as lesser-known representations of Mary are brought together with sculptures, frescoes, and stone statues that recreate scenes from her life. Biblical and literary references to the Virgin Mother have been woven into the author's account of the life of Mary. Her history is unveiled in a rich collection of the words and images that have defined her throughout the centuries of Christianity. Constructing a passionate biography of Mary and a captivating portrait of the time in which she lived, this book also offers insight into the symbolic dimension of this key figure and the universal nature of her history. This exquisitely produced book is a celebration of Mary; it is a gift to commemorate the Christmas season with reverence, pay homage to motherhood, and provide hours of inspirational reflection.

Features

Includes all the classic Easton Press qualities:

* Premium Leather
* Silk Moire Endleaves
* Distinctive Cover Design
* Hubbed Spine, Accented in Real 22KT Gold
* Satin Ribbon Page Marker
* Gilded Page Edges
* Long-lasting, High Quality Acid-neutral Paper
* Smyth-sewn Pages for Strength and Durability
* Beautiful Illustrations