Vintage Religious Booklet The Holy Rosary 1948 retro Catholic prayer

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Description

This antique religious booklet, titled "Le Saint Rosaire" (The Holy Rosary), dates from October 1948, as indicated on the cover. It is a small Catholic prayer pamphlet, typical of devotional publications from the mid-20th century. The cover features blue print on an off-white background, with a simple, legible typeface characteristic of the period.

The front cover, visible in the photograph, displays the title "LE SAINT ROSAIRE" in blue capital letters, underlined by a wave pattern also printed in blue. "Octobre 1948" (October 1948) is centered below, clearly indicating the booklet's publication date. The lower section shows an excerpt of printed text, with some passages in bold, suggesting a layout designed for reading and meditation.

The object's overall condition shows a patina of use consistent with its age: the cover has marked folds, slight paper yellowing, and some visible handling marks on the edges. The spine and corners are rounded, testifying to repeated handling over decades. No superfluous decoration is present, emphasizing the booklet's utilitarian and spiritual purpose.

The graphic style, typeface, and apparent paper quality are typical of post-war French religious publications. This compact, easily transportable format was designed to accompany rosary recitation and daily prayer.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Presence of folds, patina of use, handling marks, and slight paper discoloration, consistent with a booklet dating from 1948.

Did you know? The rosary is a widespread meditative prayer practice in the Catholic tradition, structured around the recitation of "Hail Marys" and meditation on the mysteries of Christ's life. Rosary booklets, often distributed by parishes or religious associations, were widely disseminated in France from the late 19th century and throughout the 20th century, particularly during the October campaigns, traditionally dedicated to this devotion.

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