{"product_id":"antique-french-paroissien-romain-prayer-book-limoges-c-1900","title":"Antique French Paroissien Romain Prayer Book – Limoges, c.1900","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully preserved antique Catholic prayer book published by Marc Barbou \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis edition features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep brown embossed leather cover with a raised cross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal gilt page edges with a warm, aged patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrnate steel clasp with cut-out cross motif, fully functional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVibrant chromolithograph frontispiece with angels and gilt detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench text throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact, hand-held size — ideal for travel or display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight wear to spine and edges consistent with age; interior pages exceptionally clean; clasp intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackbird Vintage Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47751851081979,"sku":"VINT4493","price":225.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0362\/9645\/8379\/files\/11C77795-ACF5-43E3-B167-38705A646164.jpg?v=1765022842","url":"https:\/\/www.blackbirdvintage.com\/products\/antique-french-paroissien-romain-prayer-book-limoges-c-1900","provider":"Blackbird Vintage Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}