Mini Leather Bound French Missal - 8.21(1)

A treasure of French devotion, this Petit Paroissien Perle was published in 1882 by A. Mame et Fils in Tours, one of the most renowned Catholic publishers of the 19th century. Bound in rich red leather with gilt detailing and complete with its original ribbon marker, this petite prayer book was crafted as a daily companion of faith and reflection.

Inside, it contains morning and evening prayers, the Mass and Vespers for Sundays, the offices for the principal feasts of the year, and the marriage Mass—all printed in elegant French typography and framed with delicate ornamentation. The book still retains its protective tissue guards, a testament to its careful preservation for over 140 years.

Small enough to rest in the palm of your hand yet carrying the weight of centuries of devotion, this prayer book offers a glimpse into the intimate spiritual lives of 19th-century France.

Origin: France, 1882

Publisher: A. Mame et Fils, Tours

Binding: Red leather with gilt emblem, original ribbon marker

Dimensions: Petite devotional format