[MANUSCRIT]. Prayers during mass. S.l.n.d. [18th century]. Small in-8, [42] pp. in red morocco, extensive gilt small-iron lace, bird's iron in the corners and middles, large central numeral [AMT] composed in small iron, ornate spine, interior lace, light blue silk lining and endpapers, gilt edges (period binding). An attractive 18th-century manuscript in exceptional condition. The text, calligraphed in red and black within a filleted frame, is adorned with 19 very pretty, unsigned original drawings in color, depicting tits and other small birds, insects (a wasp, a butterfly, a dragonfly, a beetle), a multicolored feather, flowers, strawberries, cherries, landscapes, etc. These compositions, full of naivety and simplicity, are in an exceptional condition. These compositions are full of naiveté and charm, and are executed with great finesse. Beautiful red morocco binding with lace. Unidentified numeral on boards. The manuscript is followed by 20 blank ff. Small bump to one corner.