{"product_id":"1802-french-new-testament-printed-in-geneva-g-j-manget","title":"1802 French New Testament, Printed in Geneva, G. J. Manget","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eLe Nouveau Testament de Notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ\u003cbr\u003eGeneva: G. J. Manget, An X \u003cspan class=\"text-token-text-primary cursor-text rounded-sm\"\u003e[1802]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAn attractive French Protestant New Testament printed in Geneva in 1802, revised and approved by the pastors and professors of the Church and Academy of Geneva.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe title page is unusually dated both “An X”, Year Ten of the French Republican Calendar, and 1802. At the time of publication, Geneva had been annexed by Revolutionary France, making this an interesting survivor from the Revolutionary and early Napoleonic period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eOpposite the opening text is a copyright notice warning against counterfeit editions, beneath which appears the manuscript authentication signature of publisher G. J. Manget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe book retains its attractive period leather and speckled-paper prize binding. A red gilt label on the front reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCLASSE DU MATIN\u003cbr\u003e4e PRIX D'EXAMEN\u003cbr\u003ePERNETTE GRANGER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe volume was therefore apparently awarded to Pernette Granger as an examination prize, giving this copy particularly charming contemporary provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eInternally the New Testament extends to 706 numbered pages, with decorative ornaments, chapter summaries and extensive biblical references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCondition: Good antiquarian condition. General rubbing, spotting and wear to the binding, with wear and cracking to the leather consistent with age. Internally generally clean and well preserved with occasional spotting, toning and handling marks. Please examine the photographs carefully for condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn appealing 224-year-old Genevan New Testament combining Revolutionary-era history, publisher authentication and named prize provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003eWeight - 591g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eHeight - 20cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eWidth - 13.2cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThickness - 4cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Momo Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54650080428371,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/9187\/5411\/files\/IMG_8741.jpg?v=1787321202","url":"https:\/\/www.momorarebooks.co.uk\/products\/1802-french-new-testament-printed-in-geneva-g-j-manget","provider":"Momo Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}