{"product_id":"livret-religieux-ancien-le-saint-rosaire-avril-1948-vintage-priere-retro","title":"Vintage religious booklet The Holy Rosary April 1948 retro prayer","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 religious booklet, titled \u003cb\u003e\"Le Saint Rosaire\" (The Holy Rosary)\u003c\/b\u003e, is dated April 1948, as clearly indicated on the blue-printed cover. It is a thin fascicle with a visible central fold, made of matte-surfaced paper, whose natural tint has developed a slight patina over time. The sober layout is typical of the mid-20th century, featuring a title in capitals and a stylized religious illustration depicting the Virgin Mary and a praying figure, printed in blue on the upper left side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe text printed in blue details the principles of the Rosary and the Confraternity of the Rosary, recalling its function as a support for prayer and Christian formation, as well as the importance of registering with the confraternity. The typography, margins, and overall appearance attest to a liturgical document of the period, probably distributed within a parish or Catholic association setting. All visible content is in French.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe general presentation highlights the vintage and retro aspect of this booklet: the typeface, the print color, as well as the slight wear on the edges and the presence of discreet stains (especially on the lower half) confirm its ancient authenticity. There are no superfluous decorative details, which is common for this type of religious publication from the first half of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe observed format is rectangular and elongated, typical of booklets distributed at religious events or kept in missals. The visible page has no handwritten annotations or significant scratches, but some fold marks indicate its past use. The print remains clear and perfectly legible throughout the area shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis booklet will suit anyone looking for old religious objects, prayer supports, or those wishing to display an authentic element of Catholic devotion in a library or contemplation space.\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 wear, paper patination, some stains and fold marks visible on the cover. The print remains legible and the overall item is sturdy for handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The Rosary is a very ancient meditative prayer, whose structured practice developed as early as the 13th century. Booklets like this one were frequently published after World War II to encourage devotion and religious education in French families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller specializing in antique and vintage items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: religious booklet, old rosary, Catholic prayer, retro brochure, vintage fascicle, prayer support, Marian devotion, The Holy Rosary, catholic prayer booklet, pious booklet, 1940s religious print, old prayer paper\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54282988978503,"sku":"3687c3a9-222d-4787-a6da-fc0d76345595","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_e7a6be8c-0444-4fc3-8ca9-71300a1dc617.jpg?v=1783089677","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/livret-religieux-ancien-le-saint-rosaire-avril-1948-vintage-priere-retro","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}