Embrace the timeless elegance of the dark academia aesthetic with this exquisite antique French Paroissien Romain (Roman Catholic Parishioner Missal). Dating from the late 19th century, this pocket-sized devotional book is a magnificent example of historic French bookbinding and religious heritage.
The missal is beautifully bound in deep brown leather, adorned with delicate, ornate gold-leaf filigree gilt tooling that gracefully accents the corners and borders. Remarkably, this piece comes complete with its rare, original hand-marbled paper slipcase (étui). Because these prayer books were carried weekly to church in pockets and purses, most slipcases were worn out and discarded over the last century. Finding a surviving matching case makes this a highly collectible find for book lovers, historians, and antique collectors alike.
This is an authentic, century-old antique. It shows beautiful, genuine age-related wear to the leather spine and edges, adding to its historic charm. The slipcase remains structurally intact with a wonderful vintage patina. It is compact, pocket-sized, and ideal for styling on bookshelves, vanity tables, or curio cabinets. It measures 3" x 4" x .50".
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