Vintage 1856 Paroissien Romain Prayer Book French Catholic Missal Ivory Cover Fr

Vintage 1856 Paroissien Romain Prayer Book Condition: Fair antique condition moderate wear and aging throughout, visible spine damage and repair, some stains and discoloration on pages and cover, clasp is present but cover has wear as shown in photos Hardcover with detailed carved ivory cover featuring a raised cross and roses on the front Gilt page edges, original decorative clasp closure Text in French classic Catholic missal with prayers, La Sainte Messe, and litanies Interior shows red border framing, black and white illustrations, script and rubricated headings Printed in Corbeil, France by Corbeil Typ. et stér. Crété Official ecclesiastical approval dated July 29, 1856 by Archbishop Marie-Dominique-Auguste Sibour of Paris Owner inscription Thérèse Védeiro handwritten on endpaper Pocket-sized: compact format, approx. 4.5" x 3" Main pages show some foxing, age toning, and occasional water marks Rare French devotional Catholic collectible, perfect for display or collection No missing pages noted, but overall antique wear apparent Made in France, authentic 19th century religious artifact bin 3