The Life of Virgins' Antique Collectors Book
The Life of Virgins' Antique Collectors Book
🌙 Cut-Off Dates for Christmas Delivery 🌙
Please place your order before the following dates to guarantee Christmas delivery. Our studio closes for the holidays on 16th Dec. Orders placed after these dates will be shipped when we reopen on Jan 5th 2025.
UK Orders:
Unframed Prints: December 15
Framed Prints: December 11
Baubles & Decor: December 16
US Orders:
Unframed Prints: December 15
Framed Prints: December 11
Baubles & Decor: December 12
EU Orders:
Zone 1-3
Unframed Prints: December 13
Framed Prints: December 9
Baubles & Decor: December 11
La Vie des Vierges...'. The Life of Virgins or the Duties and Obligations of Christian virgins by M.Girard de Ville Thierry, priest new revised revised edition Paris, 1725. Contemporary gilt calf, (170 x100mm) five raised bands on spine, five compartments with central floral gilt ornament, title gilt in second compartment Indistinct early signature on first binder’s blank. Corners bumped as per photos. Some light sporadic water stains. 410pp + 4pp dedication at reverse (tear to corner of last page of dedication) - see photos "Life of Christian Virgins, and their Duties and Obligations," by Jean Girard de Villethierry (1641-1709), priest of the Diocese of Paris, and prolific author, presents a glorification of Christian virginity describing their duties and warning against the treacherous pitfalls that may jeopardize their purity. This book proved quite popular, judging from its many re-issues: 1698, 1703, 1707, 1714, 1716, 1725 Now rare and hard to find.
Note: Antique and vintage items have been around for some time, and some imperfections are likely. We aim to describe items as closely and accurately as possible. Please study the pictures carefully before buying.
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Delivery & Packaging Info
Delivery & Packaging Info
General UK delivery info:
• Complimentary UK delivery on items over £50
• Orders will be delivered Monday - Saturday. Please allow one extra working day during Bank Holidays.
• Orders may be shipped from separate locations. Items in the same order may arrive at different times.
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• Small items (<10kg)
Small items are wrapped in protective bubble wrap & shipped in sturdy cardboard boxes. They will be delivered using a tracked service (Royal Mail or equivalent courier.)
Delivery tracking available on all orders.
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• Large Items (>10kg)
Large/heavy items are packaged according to their size and weight. This may include cardboard boxes or custom crating for fragile items. These items will be sent with couriers who specialise in the transportation of fragile goods.
If you require more information about packaging or delivery, please contact us here prior to purchase.
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International shipping available on request, please contact us for more information.
Returns Promise
Returns Promise
Our promise to you - homeware, vintage & antique items can be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. We do not offer exchanges. Please read our Returns Policy for further information.
