{"product_id":"brochure-religieuse-ancienne-le-saint-rosaire-1948-livret-catholique-vintage","title":"Vintage religious brochure The Holy Rosary 1948 vintage Catholic booklet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique religious brochure, titled \"Le Saint Rosaire\" (The Holy Rosary), is a Catholic booklet dated December 1948. The visible cover features a title in printed capital letters and a black illustration depicting a religious figure, likely the Virgin Mary, in prayer with a rosary. The booklet is presented open, revealing a layout typical of mid-20th-century small newspapers or parish bulletins, with text printed in black on light paper and a sober typography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe document shows signs of use and age: the paper has a marked central crease, some handling marks, and slight discoloration, characteristic of period paper. The black ink print remains legible, and the visible text evokes an end-of-year examination of conscience, questioning the time elapsed and graces received, in the tradition of Catholic rosary meditations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact format of the booklet suggests practical use, easy to slip into a pocket or a missal. The item is photographed against an old library background, placed on an open bound book, which highlights its historical character and its religious use context. The date \"Décembre 1948\" (December 1948) is clearly visible on the title page, confirming its age and its interest as a period document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe partially visible interior layout alternates text and illustration, typical of meditation and prayer brochures distributed in French parishes in the 20th century. No publisher or brand is legible on the visible side, but the graphic style and print quality are characteristic of French post-war Catholic publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Presence of creases, handling marks, and slight paper wear marks, with no major tear visible on the presented side. Legible print and clear illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The rosary is a widely practiced Catholic meditative prayer since the Middle Ages. Brochures like this one were frequently distributed in French parishes to accompany the faithful in reciting the rosary, particularly during major Marian feasts and strong liturgical periods. These booklets served as both a meditation support and a reminder of the specific prayer intentions for each period of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging. Professional seller, specializing in antique documents and heritage objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique religious booklet, Le Saint Rosaire brochure, small Catholic journal, vintage rosary, 1948 prayer booklet, French religious document, catholic booklet, antique rosary, prayer book, Marian meditation, antique missal, old catholic leaflet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54301636723015,"sku":"c9dcbb0c-48eb-49df-9264-fe608f77ef80","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_81fb58f0-d01f-47bd-a81c-901e54a5159b.jpg?v=1783368238","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/brochure-religieuse-ancienne-le-saint-rosaire-1948-livret-catholique-vintage","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}