{"product_id":"ave-maria-leather-bound-prayer-book","title":"Ave Maria” Leather-Bound Prayer Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkably preserved Ave Maria – Livre de Prières (Book of Prayers) printed in Turnhout, Belgium for the French devotional market. Bound in rich aubergine leather with ornate gilt tooling and a clasp closure, this miniature treasure was created for private daily devotion, easily carried within one’s pocket or reticule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gilt-edged pages reveal exquisite chromolithographic prints, detailed borders, and French script prayers dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Each turn of the page unveils artistry and reverence — a tangible reflection of faith in the Belle Époque era. The interior patterned endpapers and delicate marbled linings highlight the care and craftsmanship behind devotional printing of this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional relic of faith and fine bookbinding, this piece brings quiet warmth when displayed upon a writing desk, nightstand, or within a collection of antique books.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeather-bound with gilt edges and clasp closure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted paper, chromolithographic illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurnhout, Belgium for France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly 20th century (c. 1900–1920)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent antique condition with gentle wear to cover and spine consistent with age; pages remain bright and intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Fed Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50967054942529,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/9549\/3185\/files\/17B43CF5-EF3D-4977-B4EA-72FB4371D519.png?v=1762243624","url":"https:\/\/soulfedhome.com\/products\/ave-maria-leather-bound-prayer-book","provider":"Soul Fed Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}