Antique French Paroissien Romain Missal (1881) with Gilt Edges, Hidden Fore Edge Marbling, and Ornate Silver Mounts – Alfred Mame and Fils, Tours
Antique French Paroissien Romain Missal (1881) with Gilt Edges, Hidden Fore Edge Marbling, and Ornate Silver Mounts – Alfred Mame and Fils, Tours
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Additional Description:
A beautifully preserved antique French Catholic missal titled Paroissien Romain, published by the esteemed Alfred Mame & Fils of Tours, one of the most respected religious publishers of the 19th century.
Bound in black pebbled leather, the cover is richly adorned with an applied metal devotional panel featuring finely cast imagery, including the Crucifixion, Agnus Dei, angels, and symbolic motifs framed within Gothic Revival ornament. The text block is finished with luminous gilt edges, and the interior is enhanced with decorative engraved borders and liturgical illustrations throughout.
A handwritten inscription dated 1932 adds a personal and historical layer, reflecting the continued devotional use of the book well into the 20th century.
Rough Translation: "To my little Sigthe, who will soon be far away—to her Grandmother, who loves her dearly."
Both a sacred object and a decorative artifact, this missal offers a tangible connection to 19th-century French religious life while serving as a visually striking addition to a curated interior.
Era:
Late 19th Century (approved 1881)
History:
During the 19th century, French publishers such as Alfred Mame & Fils produced high-quality Catholic devotional books for both clergy and laypersons. These missals were often finely bound and decorated, reflecting their importance in daily religious practice and their role as personal objects of faith.
Provenance:
Tours, France. Published by Alfred Mame & Fils. Later inscribed in 1939.
Materials:
Leather binding with gilt edges and applied metal mounts
Dimensions:
(To be added)
Disclaimers / Condition:
Very good antique condition:
Wear to leather binding consistent with age
Gilt edges remain strong and bright
Interior pages clean and well-preserved
Silk endpapers show expected wear/splitting
Additional Description:
A beautifully preserved antique French Catholic missal titled Paroissien Romain, published by the esteemed Alfred Mame & Fils of Tours, one of the most respected religious publishers of the 19th century.
Bound in black pebbled leather, the cover is richly adorned with an applied metal devotional panel featuring finely cast imagery, including the Crucifixion, Agnus Dei, angels, and symbolic motifs framed within Gothic Revival ornament. The text block is finished with luminous gilt edges, and the interior is enhanced with decorative engraved borders and liturgical illustrations throughout.
A handwritten inscription dated 1932 adds a personal and historical layer, reflecting the continued devotional use of the book well into the 20th century.
Rough Translation: "To my little Sigthe, who will soon be far away—to her Grandmother, who loves her dearly."
Both a sacred object and a decorative artifact, this missal offers a tangible connection to 19th-century French religious life while serving as a visually striking addition to a curated interior.
Era:
Late 19th Century (approved 1881)
History:
During the 19th century, French publishers such as Alfred Mame & Fils produced high-quality Catholic devotional books for both clergy and laypersons. These missals were often finely bound and decorated, reflecting their importance in daily religious practice and their role as personal objects of faith.
Provenance:
Tours, France. Published by Alfred Mame & Fils. Later inscribed in 1939.
Materials:
Leather binding with gilt edges and applied metal mounts
Dimensions:
(To be added)
Disclaimers / Condition:
Very good antique condition:
Wear to leather binding consistent with age
Gilt edges remain strong and bright
Interior pages clean and well-preserved
Silk endpapers show expected wear/splitting