{"product_id":"livret-ancien-religieux-le-saint-rosaire-1949-vintage-priere-retro-lourdes","title":"Vintage Religious Booklet The Holy Rosary 1949 retro prayer Lourdes","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 old booklet titled \u003cb\u003e\"Le Saint Rosaire\" (The Holy Rosary)\u003c\/b\u003e is dated September 1949, as indicated on the cover. It is a small religious pamphlet used for prayer and meditation on the Catholic Rosary. The front cover features a blue illustration depicting two deer on either side of a cross erected on a mound, surrounded by stylized vegetation, with the quote \"As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for You, O my God.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout and graphics are typical of French religious prints from the mid-20th century, with sober typography in black on light paper. The top part of the cover is adorned with an illustrated frieze, while the rest of the page is occupied by text, beginning with the title in capital letters and the mention \"September 1949.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible text on the first page introduces the importance of coming to Lourdes, referring to the Marian apparitions and the tradition of pilgrimage. Several passages are highlighted using bold or italics, emphasizing keywords such as \"miracle,\" \"signature,\" or \"health\" in the religious context. The text is printed in French only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall condition shows some signs of wear consistent with its age: slight crease marks, blunted corners, and paper yellowed by time. No major tears are visible on the presented side. The print remains perfectly legible, and the illustration retains good clarity despite the paper's patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis booklet is part of the tradition of religious objects distributed during pilgrimages or spiritual gatherings, particularly in Lourdes. It is representative of popular religious literature from the post-war period, often used to accompany individual or group prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Shows signs of use and age visible in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The Rosary is a widespread meditative prayer in the Catholic Church, structured around the recitation of \"decades\" of Hail Marys. Booklets like this one were frequently distributed during pilgrimages to Lourdes, especially after World War II, to encourage Marian devotion and catechetical teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in antique and vintage items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique religious booklet, Catholic prayer brochure, The Holy Rosary 1949, vintage Lourdes, retro church booklet, devotion pamphlet, old prayer booklet, Rosary collection, vintage Catholic booklet, old paper booklet, religious paper item, Lourdes booklet 1940s\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54489738772807,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_5a300f3b-bc2f-4a06-97c6-556313d8b6b4.jpg?v=1785631591","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/livret-ancien-religieux-le-saint-rosaire-1949-vintage-priere-retro-lourdes","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}