Two antique French mass books (Missels) dating from the early 20th century, one is dated 1910. They are both in elaborate impressed leather with gilt tooled covers and gilt paper edging, both are in excellent condition. The larger measures 15.5 x 9.5cm (6 x 4") and is titled Missel des Saints de France, each page has an illustrated border depicting different saints, 384 pages. The smaller book is titled Missel Romain a l'usage des fidèles (Roman Mass book for the use of the faithful), the book measures 13.5 x 7.5cm (5.5 x 3"), 320 pages and has fabric lined inside covers. A Missel is better translated as a book that explains all that is said or sung at mass in an entire year.
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SKU: 1470991883-1
£95.00Price
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