{"product_id":"1887-french-roman-missal-with-ornate-metal-clasp","title":"1887 French Roman Missal with Ornate Metal Clasp","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn intimate piece of French devotional history, this leather-bound Roman missal features a beautifully elaborate metal clasp extending across its front cover. Scrolling foliage, small floral details, and pierced ornament create a striking contrast against the deep burgundy-brown leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in Tours by Alfred Mame et Fils in 1887, the book is titled Missel romain à l’usage des fidèles, or Roman Missal for the Use of the Faithful. Intended to accompany Catholic worship, a personal missal allowed its owner to follow the prayers and services of the Mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, an ornamented title page frames the text with religious imagery, architectural details, and the symbols of the Evangelists. A decorative handwritten ownership page names Madame Léontine Chapouard and records an address in Montélimar, adding a particularly personal layer to this devotional volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its gilt page edges, textured leather, and ornate closure, this piece is beautiful displayed among religious antiques, beside a crucifix, or within a collection of finely bound books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Title: Missel romain à l’usage des fidèles\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Tours, France\u003cbr\u003e• Publication Date: 1887\u003cbr\u003e• Publisher: Alfred Mame et Fils\u003cbr\u003e• Approval: Title page states approval by the Archbishop of Tours\u003cbr\u003e• Materials: Leather binding, paper, gilt page edges, and decorative metal clasp\u003cbr\u003e• Ownership Inscription: Madame Léontine Chapouard; address recorded in Montélimar\u003cbr\u003e• Decoration: Ornate pierced clasp, raised spine bands, and illustrated title-page border\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Visible wear to the leather and corners, patina to the metalwork, and scattered foxing and toning to the paper. Clasp operation is in working condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: 4.75\" L x 6\" H x 1.25\" D\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"soul fed home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68087781687617,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/9549\/3185\/files\/library-1E56C356-2278-4DF9-90D4-F11CF29C97C2-L0-001.png?v=1793284795","url":"https:\/\/soulfedhome.com\/products\/1887-french-roman-missal-with-ornate-metal-clasp","provider":"Soul Fed Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}