{"product_id":"magnificat-catholic-prayer-book-with-tortoiseshell-pattern-binding","title":"Magnificat Catholic Prayer Book with Tortoiseshell-Pattern Binding","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully appointed pocket prayer book titled Magnificat: Kerkboek voor Katholieken, or “Church Book for Catholics.” Its richly mottled amber-and-brown covers feature fine gold-tone borders, decorative corner details, and a central religious medallion depicting Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, Dutch-language prayers are accompanied by devotional illustrations, delicate red page borders, and a calendar of movable feast days. The ecclesiastical approval page bears the date December 16, 1929, at Mechelen, placing this edition within the interwar period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact format reflects a tradition of personal prayer books made to accompany their owners to church and through daily devotions—a thoughtful union of faith, bookbinding, and decorative design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 20th century; 1929 or later\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eLikely Belgium; approval issued at Mechelen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dutch, with Latin devotional text\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tortoiseshell-pattern covers, paper, and metal medallion; binding material unconfirmed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated pages, decorative borders, and ribbon marker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good overall condition with age-related toning and light wear to the pages and binding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: 2.25\" W x 4\" H x 0.5\" D\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"soul fed home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67975424442689,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/9549\/3185\/files\/67F9D7E0-893A-4475-A422-644115E9B37E.png?v=1792622012","url":"https:\/\/soulfedhome.com\/products\/magnificat-catholic-prayer-book-with-tortoiseshell-pattern-binding","provider":"Soul Fed Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}