c.1880 antique FRENCH CATHOLIC MANUSCRIPT fraktur hymn book MARIAN CANTIQUES for Sale

c.1880 antique FRENCH CATHOLIC MANUSCRIPT fraktur hymn book MARIAN CANTIQUES For Sale

When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

c.1880 antique FRENCH CATHOLIC MANUSCRIPT fraktur hymn book MARIAN CANTIQUES :
$224.95

c.1880 antique FRENCH CATHOLIC MANUSCRIPT fraktur hymn book MARIAN CANTIQUES
SCROLL DOWN for MORE PHOTOS in DESCRIPTION
ClickHEREto view or search ANTIQUE.COTTAGE listings.

Antique handwritten French Catholic hymn book, circa 1880, bound in mottled blue cardstock covers, measuring approx. 5.5" x 7.5". The booklet is penned in rich purple ink with flourish penmanship and fraktur-inspired headings, accented by ornate borders and decorative leaf designs throughout.

The contents include a rich collection of Marian hymns and devotional cantiques, such as:

Cantique Magnificat (Magnificat Hymn)
Cantique pour la Ste. Enfance (Hymn for the Holy Childhood)
Ave Maria / Ô Marie (Hail Mary / O Mary)
Cantique du soir (Evening Hymn)
À la Vierge Immaculée (To the Immaculate Virgin)
Consécration à la Ste. Vierge (Consecration to the Blessed Virgin)
Sermons d’amour (Sermons of Love)
À N.D. de Fourvières (To Our Lady of Fourvière, Lyon)
N.D. de la Victoire (Our Lady of Victory)
Viens ! (Come!)
Ô banquets admirables (O Admirable Banquets)

Each hymn is carefully laid out with verses and refrains, highlighted by calligraphic flourishes that give the volume both devotional and artistic value. Likely created by a parishioner, seminarian, or Catholic student for private devotion or small group worship.

Condition: Expected wear to the blue cardstock cover with rubbing and edge chipping. Pages show light toning and minor foxing but remain clean and boldly legible. The sewn binding is sound.

A striking example of 19th-century Catholic manuscript tradition, combining devotional content with penwork artistry.

CONDITION: See listing description and photos.

- International buyers are responsible to pay VAT or other Taxes to their countries as required.

- collects and remits sales tax on behalf of several states.If you are a dealer, you can write to to file a form to become tax exempt.
LOC:
LOC2: PAPERBOX27-TMKTK