Antique 1917 French Catholic Pocket Prayer Book Petit Manuel Paroissial Mame For Sale
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Antique 1917 French Catholic Pocket Prayer Book Petit Manuel Paroissial Mame:
$29.00
Antique 1917 French Catholic Pocket Prayer Book - Petit Manuel ParoissialPublisher: Maison Alfred Mame et Fils, Tours, France (Éditeurs Pontificaux)
Author: A. Fleury
Publication Date: 1917 (WWI Era)
Language: French (with occasional traditional Latin liturgical sections)ITEM OVERVIEW
Up for sale is a beautiful, genuine early 20th-century antiquarian French Catholic pocket devotional book titled "Petit Manuel Paroissial: Abrégé du Paroissien Expliqué". Published during World War I in 1917 by the prestigious Maison Alfred Mame et Fils in Tours, France, this small leather-bound missal served as a personal spiritual companion.The volume includes a comprehensive table of contents featuring traditional morning and evening prayers, the Order of the Mass, Holy Communion preparation, the Sacrament of Penance (Confession Guide), and specific devotions to the Sacred Heart, the Virgin Mary, and various Saints.The internal pages include the official ecclesiastical "Nihil obstat" and "Imprimatur" approvals granted by Albert Nègre, Archbishop of Tours, dated September 15, 1915.CONDITION REPORT
- Cover: Original deep burgundy/crimson leather binding featuring an elegantly embossed IHS Christogram on the front. Shows visible rubbing, surface scuffs, and shelf wear along the corners and edges appropriate for a well-loved devotional book over 100 years old.
- Spine: Intact, with typical aging and wear.
- Pages: Complete and firmly attached to the binding. The paper has aged gracefully with uniform toning and minor edge creases, but no significant tearing. The text block is crisp and highly readable.
- Please review the provided photos carefully to evaluate the exact cosmetic condition before purchasing.
- Binding: Hardcover / Full Leather
- Approximate Dimensions: Pocket-sized / Miniature format
- Country of Manufacture: France
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