French Leather-Bound Missel de Saint Antoine de Padoue with Gilt Page Edges
French Leather-Bound Missel de Saint Antoine de Padoue with Gilt Page Edges
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Charming French Catholic devotional missal titled Missel de Saint Antoine de Padoue, beautifully bound in supple deep burgundy leather with raised bands to the spine and gilt-lettered title panel. The volume features richly gilded page edges and decorative endpapers printed with repeating Gothic quatrefoil and fleur-de-lis motifs in gold against a crimson ground, giving the book a refined ecclesiastical presentation.
Published in Paris by G. Jeener at 29 Rue du Château-d’Eau, the missal contains ornate typographic borders, liturgical illustrations, and decorative ecclesiastical imagery throughout. The title pages and interior layouts are especially attractive, framed with highly detailed neo-Gothic ornamental designs incorporating churches, monstrances, fleur-de-lis motifs, sacred symbols, and vegetal scrollwork.
The book was issued with ecclesiastical approval (“Permis de publier”) from † Firmin, Bishop of Limoges, indicating authorized Catholic publication. The typography, border engraving style, and overall craftsmanship strongly reflect late 19th-century French devotional publishing traditions.
Its compact format, elegant leather binding, and bright gilt edges made it both a practical devotional companion and an object of personal luxury, often carried to Mass or gifted for confirmations, communions, or religious milestones.
Era:
Late 19th century to early 20th century, circa 1880–1910
History:
Saint Anthony of Padua was one of the most beloved saints in Catholic devotion, particularly in France and Italy. Personal missals dedicated to specific saints were widely produced during the late 19th century as Catholic devotional life expanded alongside advances in fine publishing and decorative bookbinding.
French religious publishers of the Belle Époque era frequently issued richly ornamented prayer books and missals intended for both daily devotion and presentation purposes. These volumes often featured gilt edges, leather bindings, and elaborate neo-Gothic or Renaissance-inspired decoration to elevate the spiritual and visual experience of worship.
G. Jeener of Paris appears to have specialized in religious publishing and devotional works during this period.
Provenance:
Paris, France.
Materials:
Leather binding, gilt page edges, printed paper endpapers, letterpress printed text, ink on paper.
Dimensions:
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Disclaimers:
Age-related wear present including rubbing and scuffing to leather boards and spine, edge wear, minor creasing, and light toning consistent with age and devotional use. Interior appears generally clean and well-preserved from the provided photographs. Please review photos carefully for condition details.
Additional Description:
Charming French Catholic devotional missal titled Missel de Saint Antoine de Padoue, beautifully bound in supple deep burgundy leather with raised bands to the spine and gilt-lettered title panel. The volume features richly gilded page edges and decorative endpapers printed with repeating Gothic quatrefoil and fleur-de-lis motifs in gold against a crimson ground, giving the book a refined ecclesiastical presentation.
Published in Paris by G. Jeener at 29 Rue du Château-d’Eau, the missal contains ornate typographic borders, liturgical illustrations, and decorative ecclesiastical imagery throughout. The title pages and interior layouts are especially attractive, framed with highly detailed neo-Gothic ornamental designs incorporating churches, monstrances, fleur-de-lis motifs, sacred symbols, and vegetal scrollwork.
The book was issued with ecclesiastical approval (“Permis de publier”) from † Firmin, Bishop of Limoges, indicating authorized Catholic publication. The typography, border engraving style, and overall craftsmanship strongly reflect late 19th-century French devotional publishing traditions.
Its compact format, elegant leather binding, and bright gilt edges made it both a practical devotional companion and an object of personal luxury, often carried to Mass or gifted for confirmations, communions, or religious milestones.
Era:
Late 19th century to early 20th century, circa 1880–1910
History:
Saint Anthony of Padua was one of the most beloved saints in Catholic devotion, particularly in France and Italy. Personal missals dedicated to specific saints were widely produced during the late 19th century as Catholic devotional life expanded alongside advances in fine publishing and decorative bookbinding.
French religious publishers of the Belle Époque era frequently issued richly ornamented prayer books and missals intended for both daily devotion and presentation purposes. These volumes often featured gilt edges, leather bindings, and elaborate neo-Gothic or Renaissance-inspired decoration to elevate the spiritual and visual experience of worship.
G. Jeener of Paris appears to have specialized in religious publishing and devotional works during this period.
Provenance:
Paris, France.
Materials:
Leather binding, gilt page edges, printed paper endpapers, letterpress printed text, ink on paper.
Dimensions:
[Insert dimensions]
Disclaimers:
Age-related wear present including rubbing and scuffing to leather boards and spine, edge wear, minor creasing, and light toning consistent with age and devotional use. Interior appears generally clean and well-preserved from the provided photographs. Please review photos carefully for condition details.