Roman Missal for the Use of the Faithful, Alfred Mame and Sons, Tours, French
$ 84.96
Description
1890 Missel Romain à l’usage des fidèles – Alfred Mame et Fils, Tours – Full Leather, Gilded Edges, Engravings Description: Beautiful 19th-century Roman Catholic missal in French and Latin, printed in 1890 by the renowned Alfred Mame et Fils of Tours, France. This edition, à l’usage des fidèles (“for the use of the faithful”), was intended for lay participation in the Tridentine Mass and is approved by the Archbishop of Tours. Features: Publisher & Date: Alfred Mame et Fils, Tours – 1890 Binding: Full dark brown leather with raised bands and gilt title on spine ( MISSEL ) Edges: All page edges gilded Illustrations: Includes full-page engraved plates (e.g., L’Annonciation ) protected by tissue guards Languages: Latin liturgical text with French translation Condition: Binding solid, leather shows light scuffing and a small split in the leather along the connection to the spine and cover; moderate foxing to some pages; engravings sharp and intact. Dimensions: Weight - 490g Height - 15cm Width - 12cm Thickness - 3.5cm Why would you want this? This isn’t just a book — it’s a tangible link to Catholic devotion as it was practiced over 130 years ago. The gilded edges, finely tooled leather, and engravings aren’t just decorative; they reflect the craftsmanship and reverence of the period. Whether you’re a collector of religious artifacts, a student of liturgical history, or someone who treasures objects with a story to tell, this missal embodies faith, art, and history in one volume. It’s the kind of book you can display proudly, study deeply, or pass down as a meaningful heirloom. Historical significance: A fine example of late 19th-century French Catholic bookmaking, reflecting the devotional life of the era before the liturgical reforms of the 20th century. Alfred Mame was among the premier religious publishers of his day, known for quality bindings, rich illustrations, and durability.
Item arrived much better than described and is such a privilege to own, ty as this probably cost you more to send than I paid (honestly, I expected the item to be of much, much poorer quality for the prise!), well packaged and shipped fast. would encourage anyone to buy from this person! A +++
I pressed wrong knob and declined your 1st offer by mistake , so thanks for agreeing same price , it was very decent of you . Kind regards and thanks , waiting for it to be delivered Tomorrow Ann
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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