{"product_id":"antique-french-catholic-missal-paroissien-romain-elaborately-gilt-binding-jg-monogram","title":"Antique French Catholic Missal – Paroissien Romain (Elaborately Gilt Binding) - \"JG\" Monogram","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAdditional Description:\u003cbr\u003eA richly decorated antique French Catholic missal titled Paroissien Romain, housed in an exceptional full leather binding with elaborate gilt tooling. The covers are adorned with an ornate border of scrolling foliage, florals, and star motifs, finely stamped in gold, framing a central cartouche—further personalized with the gilt initials “J G.” The spine features raised bands, gilt compartment decoration, and a clearly legible title panel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe text block retains striking, highly reflective gilt edges, indicative of a higher-quality devotional binding intended for presentation or special personal use. Inside, the book opens to beautifully printed pages framed with decorative borders, including ecclesiastical motifs and figures, characteristic of the refined output of Tours-based publisher Alfred Mame et Fils.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe interior endpapers are particularly charming, featuring a repeating floral pattern in gold and slate tones—adding a luxurious decorative element rarely preserved in such condition. The title page dates the work to 1890, approved by the Archbishop of Tours, placing it firmly in the late 19th-century devotional tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra: Late 19th century (dated 1890)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistory:\u003cbr\u003eThe Paroissien Romain served as a standard Catholic liturgical and prayer book for parishioners throughout France. Editions produced by Alfred Mame et Fils were among the most widely distributed and respected, often bound in varying levels of luxury depending on the intended owner. Highly gilt examples such as this were frequently gifted for significant religious milestones—First Communion, Confirmation, or marriage—and personalized with initials, as seen here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr\u003eFrance; published in Tours by Alfred Mame et Fils (1890). Likely a presentation or gift copy, as evidenced by the personalized gilt initials “J J” on the cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials:\u003cbr\u003eFull leather binding, gilt tooling and decoration, gilt page edges, printed paper, decorative endpapers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisclaimers:\u003cbr\u003eGeneral wear consistent with age, including rubbing to leather, softening at corners and spine ends, and minor loss to gilt in high points; interior remains clean and structurally sound; gilt edges well preserved with minor handling wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50796571001087,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/es\/products\/antique-french-catholic-missal-paroissien-romain-elaborately-gilt-binding-jg-monogram","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}