BUSUTTIL (Salvatore). Solemn processione... - Lot 34 - Ader

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BUSUTTIL (Salvatore). Solemn processione... - Lot 34 - Ader
BUSUTTIL (Salvatore). Solemn processione vaticana del Corpus Domini. Diretta da uno de Cerimonieri di sua santita Gregorio XVI. Rome: Deodato Minelli, [1837-1839]. - Panorama of a title and 34 oblong plates of 313 x 405 mm, glued on silk and mounted in accordion, in a red morocco case decorated on the plates with a gilt scroll frame, gilt iron at the corners and gilt papal arms in the centre, title in gilt letters on one of the plates. Very rare and beautiful panorama representing the solemn procession of the Blessed Sacrament that took place every year in the Vatican on the "Thursday after the Pentecostal Octave". It consists of a title, a leaflet illustrated with the text giving the history of this procession, printed in Italian and French, and 33 superb plates forming a frieze of more than 13 metres, all in the first edition, hand-coloured and enhanced with gold. These plates were engraved after drawings by the Maltese artist Salvatore Busuttil (1798-1854). The latter realistically represented more than 750 people, including ordinary people from all walks of life, Italian and foreign personalities, clergymen, military personnel, etc., who were present. Each representative character has a number that refers to a legend in the bottom margin of each board. It is thus not only a historical document but also a painting of the society of the time and a wonderful costume gallery. Absolutely complete copy, preserved in its original full morocco case with the arms of Pope Gregory XVI (1765-1846). It comes from the library of John Vincent Hornyold (1818-1902), Marquis and Count Gandolfi of the Republic of Genoa, at Hanley Castle in England. Useful rubbing on the case, damaged corners. The boards are very well preserved, but the silk is fragile at the folds. Some boards are loose and others are failing to come undone. A few minor freckles . Provenance: John Vin
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