Lot N. 312
L'Ange Conducteur dans la Dévotion Chrétienne
Copy of a Famous “Bestseller” of Catholic Devotional Literature
This work, written by the Jesuit Jacques Coret (1631–1721), enjoyed extraordinary editorial success, with hundreds of reissues between the 17th and 19th centuries. It served as a practical manual of piety for the faithful, particularly members of the Confraternity of the Guardian Angel.
Title: L'Ange Conducteur dans la Dévotion Chrétienne, réduite en pratique en faveur des ames dévotes
Author: R.P. Jacques Coret (indicated on the title page as Jacques Goret)
Edition: Nouvelle Édition, augmented with indulgences granted by Pope Pius VI in 1795
Typographical Data: Lyon, F. Savy, Libraire, rue Saint-Joseph no. 5, 1825
Iconographic Apparatus:
Frontispiece engraving depicting the Guardian Angel guiding a child, surmounted by the motto: “Notre Bon Ange, Conduisez-nous”
Contents:
The text includes daily spiritual exercises, litanies, novenas, and instructions regarding indulgences. It is a typical example of popular French devotional publishing during the Restoration period, designed for frequent, personal use.
Condition:
Cover: Rustic paper or contemporary wrappers, with noticeable losses and abrasions, particularly on the spine and corners.
Interior: Title page and frontispiece show foxing and signs of age, but both the text and engraving remain fully legible.
Use: Shows wear consistent with its role as a portable devotional manual.
L'ange conducteur