A beautifully preserved antique Catholic prayer book published by Marc Barbou & Cie, Limoges, France. This richly detailed Paroissien Romain contains the offices for Sundays, feast days, and major sacraments including marriage, burial, and the daily Masses of the faithful.
This edition features:
- Deep brown embossed leather cover with a raised cross
- Original gilt page edges with a warm, aged patina
- Ornate steel clasp with cut-out cross motif, fully functional
- Vibrant chromolithograph frontispiece with angels and gilt detailing
- French text throughout
- Compact, hand-held size — ideal for travel or display
A wonderful devotional artifact and a highly collectible example of turn-of-the-century French religious bookbinding. Perfect for collectors, stylists, and anyone who loves Catholic ephemera with history and beauty.
Condition:
Light wear to spine and edges consistent with age; interior pages exceptionally clean; clasp intact.