Antique 19th Century Roman Parish Missal, bone binding, relief cross, vintage

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An antique 19th-century Roman parish missal, featuring a bone binding adorned with a raised cross on the front cover. The original metal clasp is still present. The item shows signs of wear and a visible crack on the cover, testament to its history and authenticity.

Condition: Used item, sold as is, with signs of age, wear, and a crack on the binding. See photos for more details.

Did you know? Parish missals were used during religious services to follow mass. Bone bindings were prized in the 19th century for their robustness and unique aesthetic, often reserved for valuable works.

This missal is aimed at collectors of antique books, lovers of religious objects, or anyone wishing to enrich a heritage collection. It can also make an original gift for religious history enthusiasts.

AFW: Careful packaging, fast shipping, professional seller specializing in antique objects.

Keywords: antique religious book, 19th-century missal, bone binding, liturgical object, religious collection, mass book, raised cross, Christian antiquity