French Gregorian Chant Antiphonary W/ Metal Work – Inscribed by Pope John XXIII
$ 1657.52
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Antique 1863 French Gregorian Chant Antiphonary – Inscribed by Pope John XXIII (1945) : This is a magnificent and rare Large French Antiphonary , printed in 1863 , containing Gregorian chants used in the Divine Office, especially Vespers and other canonical hours. Richly detailed and historically significant, this volume offers an extraordinary glimpse into 19th-century Catholic liturgical life. What makes this copy truly exceptional is an inscription dated May 7, 1945, by Pope John XXIII (then Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, future pope and canonized saint). This inscription's direct translation is: "In memory of the end of the War, we thank the Apostolic Council in France Paris, May 7, 1945 Apostolic Bishop Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli" Features: Title: Antiphonarium Romanum... (Full Latin title on title page) This piece is classified as a 3rd class relic since 2014 at the beatification of Pope John 23rd. Printed: 1863 (France) Language: Latin (with Gregorian chant notation) Size: Large folio format Content: Full Roman Rite antiphons, psalms, hymns, etc. Notation: Gregorian chant square notation Inscription: Handwritten dedication dated May 7, 1945 , attributed to Pope John XXIII (then Apostolic Delegate) Provenance & Significance: In 1945, Angelo Roncalli was serving as a papal diplomat during the final months of WWII. Thirteen years later, he would ascend to the papacy as Pope John XXIII , later canonized. A book inscribed during this pivotal moment in history—by a future pope and saint—offers profound collector and historical value. Perfect For: Collectors of papal and Catholic relics Gregorian chant enthusiasts and liturgical scholars Antique book collectors and rare manuscript historians Museum or ecclesiastical libraries Dimensions: Weight - 8.7KG Height - 47cm Width - 31cm Thickness - 10cm Damage: Missing one clasp Wearing on both ends of the spine Minor foxing and stains Wearing on the spine's ridges Back cover, on the top right hand side, is missing a layer of leather
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Way better quality than expected, truly a masterpiece of the work, super fast shipping, very reasonable seller, good packaging and exactly is described
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