Antique Missal for Prayers with Celluloid Cover - Italy 1898

This charming prayer missal, dated 1898 and printed by the Istituto d'Arti Grafiche in Bergamo, is a true treasure for lovers of antiques and religious collections. Likely used for communions, the ivory celluloid cover, decorated with embossed floral motifs, features an engraving in the center of an angel holding a child's hand, who almost seem to be watching over the book itself.

Inside, we find 190 pages of sacred texts and prayers, accompanied by splendid religious illustrations reflecting the lithographic style of the time. The pages, bordered with red and finished in gold on the sides, exude the warmth and sacredness typical of prayer books of times gone by. Furthermore, the first inside page bears the stamp of the "Libreria Goglino" of Turin, attesting to its Italian origins and history.

This vintage missal naturally shows some signs of age, with slight wear on the spine and cover, but it retains all its beauty and integrity. Perfect for those who love to surround themselves with vintage objects steeped in history and meaning, this missal is much more than a simple book: it is a unique piece, with a soul all its own, ready to find a new home where it can be appreciated and treasured.

Note that the original brass clasp is incomplete with one of the two small hooks missing.

Characteristics

Length: 9 cm

Width: 5.5 cm

Thickness: 2 cm

Weight: 0.3 kg