{"product_id":"french-leather-bound-missel-romain-prayer-book-in-g-m-paris-presentation-case-dijon-1897","title":"French Leather-Bound “Missel Romain” Prayer Book in G.M. Paris Presentation Case, Dijon 1897","description":"\u003cp\u003eRefined late 19th-century French Catholic missal (Missel Romain), elegantly bound in burgundy leather with a gilt-stamped spine title and a delicate applied monogram to the front cover. The book is housed in its original fitted presentation case, stamped “G.M. Paris” on the brass clasp—an indicator of a Parisian maker specializing in fine devotional or luxury presentation boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior of the case features a silk-lined lid with decorative gilt tooling and a fitted base, designed to cradle the missal securely. Such cases were often sold alongside high-quality religious books as presentation pieces for important sacraments or milestones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe missal itself is printed by Roux-Marchet \u0026amp; Cie of Dijon, with an Imprimatur dated July 31, 1897. Typography references Firmin-Didot, one of France’s most esteemed printing houses, underscoring the quality of production. The book includes engraved religious illustrations and retains its bright gilt page edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standout features are the inserted hand-painted and inscribed devotional cards dated early 1900s, adding a deeply personal and historical dimension to the piece. The leather binding shows a beautiful natural craquelure consistent with age, enhancing its character. There are several more devotional cards throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAltogether, this is a complete and highly decorative devotional set—book and original Parisian case—representative of refined Catholic material culture in fin-de-siècle France.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49031305691391,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8780\/4927\/files\/92DD9221-46EA-4E70-939B-4968C2E05CB8.png?v=1786984694","url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/es\/products\/french-leather-bound-missel-romain-prayer-book-in-g-m-paris-presentation-case-dijon-1897","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}