Antique French Catholic Prayer Book – St. Alphonsus Liguori Leather 1913
$ 47.52
Description
Antique French Catholic Prayer Book – St. Alphonsus Liguori Leather 1913. A beautiful and substantial old French Catholic prayer book titledLes Plus Belles Prières de Saint Alphonse de Liguori (“The Most Beautiful Prayers of Saint Alphonsus Liguori”), published in 1913. Title: Les Plus Belles Prières de Saint Alphonse de Liguori. Antique French Catholic Prayer Book – St. Alphonsus Liguori – Leather Bound – 1913 – Gilt Edges A beautiful and substantial old French Catholic prayer book titled Les Plus Belles Prières de Saint Alphonse de Liguori (“The Most Beautiful Prayers of Saint Alphonsus Liguori”), published in 1913. This is the 162nd edition, compiled by Père Saint-Omer, Redemptorist, and sold through Catholic booksellers in France. Bound in full black leather with an embossed IHS Christogram on the front cover, this devotional volume has a wonderfully worn and authentic appearance that only comes with age and devotional use. The pages retain their original gilt edges, which still catch the light beautifully. Inside are decorative title pages, ornate borders, and a rich collection of Catholic prayers and devotions in French, including morning and evening prayers, Stations of the Cross, Rosary meditations, prayers to the Sacred Heart, Marian devotions, prayers for priests, the Church, conversions, the dying, and much more. The book appears complete and remains in good used antique condition. The leather shows expected age wear, rubbing, and handling marks from more than a century of use, which adds greatly to its character and devotional charm. Binding appears solid, pages are present, and the interior is remarkably clean overall for its age. Please study photos carefully for the best description of condition. A very attractive and highly displayable antique Catholic devotional book — ideal for collectors of French religious books, Redemptorist material, St. Alphonsus Liguori items, or antique leather prayer books. Details: Title: Les Plus Belles Prières de Saint Alphonse de Liguori Language: French Published: 1913 Edition: 162nd Edition Full leather binding Embossed IHS cover Original gilt page edges Complete Antique Catholic devotional / prayer manual
