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Missale Romanum – 1935 – Grand missal for the altar – Rich red binding gilded with gold – Three gilded edges – Mame, Tours Magnificent Missale Romanum of 1935, published by the prestigious house Mame in Tours, France. This imposing Catholic liturgical missal, entirely written in Latin, features a sumptuous red binding, richly adorned with gold leaf, with a large central cross surrounded by floral and geometric motifs particularly refined. Edition of 1935, fifteenth edition in conformity with the Vatican official model (Editio Decima Quinta Juxta Typicam Vaticanam). Characteristics - Title: Missale Romanum - Year: 1935 (MCMXXXV) - Publisher: Mame, Tours, France - Edition: Fifteenth edition - Language: Latin - Format: Large liturgical format, about 30 to 35 cm in height - Binding: Red, richly decorated with gold leaf - Spine: With cords, adorned with gilding - Edges: Entirely gilded on all three sides - Tabs: Numerous red liturgical tabs Notable features The binding is one of the main attractions of this book, with its impressive gold decoration and the finely worked large central cross. The three gilded edges offer a particularly elegant overall look, beautifully coordinated with the cover ornaments. The interior presents a beautiful traditional liturgical typography, printed in red and black, accompanied by Gregorian musical notations and religious illustrations, including a representation of Christ on the cross protected by a translucent leaf. This missal testifies to the Catholic liturgical tradition prior to the reforms of the Second Vatican Council. Condition Very good overall apparent condition for a book dating from 1935. - Binding well preserved. - Gildings particularly bright. - Interior clean on the examined pages. - Liturgical tabs present. - Some possible traces of use compatible with antiquity. A complete collation of the pages remains to be verified. Interest for collectors Beautiful copy intended for lovers of old religious books, decorative bindings, liturgical works, and bibliophily. Its particularly careful presentation also makes it a magnificent collector’s item or decoration for an antique library. A fine piece of French religious bibliophily from the early 20th century. The photographs are an integral part of the description.

Estimate:£25.29

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