{"product_id":"french-leather-bound-missel-de-coutances-et-avranches-in-original-presentation-case","title":"French Leather-Bound Missel de Coutances et Avranches in Original Presentation Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefined early 20th-century French Catholic missal (Missel de Coutances et Avranches, selon le rit Romain), bound in rich burgundy leather with elegant gilt tooling. The cover features a Gothic-arch design accented with small gilt crosses and decorative motifs, while the spine is titled Missel in gold. The text block retains its warm gilded edges, enhancing its overall presentation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe missal is preserved in its original fitted leather presentation case, finished in a textured surface with a brass clasp and lined in luminous golden silk. While unmarked, the case is of typical Parisian production quality and was designed specifically for the book, indicating it was sold as a complete devotional set.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrinted by Imprimerie Notre-Dame, Coutances (Éditeurs Diocésains), this edition is specific to the dioceses of Coutances and Avranches, offering a more localized liturgical text. The interior is richly ornamented with decorative borders, ecclesiastical engravings, and period typography.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA notable and evocative detail is the gilt inscription inside the front cover: “M.P. – 7 Juin 1944,” placing the book squarely within the historical moment of WWII—just one day after D-Day, in the very region of Normandy. This adds a compelling personal and historical dimension to the piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful and complete devotional object combining craftsmanship, history, and presentation—ideal for collectors of French religious antiques or refined decorative use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49031574028543,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8780\/4927\/files\/27B8B836-1793-44B6-BDDB-2EAA052AC2B0.png?v=1786994891","url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/products\/french-leather-bound-missel-de-coutances-et-avranches-in-original-presentation-case","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}