{"product_id":"perlen-und-bluthen-1873-katholiek-gebedenboek-met-paars-fluweel-metaalbeslag-en-goudsnede","title":"Pearls and Blossoms (1873) - Catholic Prayer Book with Purple Velvet, Metal Fittings and Gilded Edges","description":"\u003ca style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/frontpage\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background-color: #5a1414; border-left: 4px solid #d6c3a3; padding: 12px 16px; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #f5f1e8; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eZiggy's Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully finished Catholic prayer book from 1873, published by Conrad Berg in Vienna. This compact 19th-century copy of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerlen und Blüthen aus dem Reiche Gottes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features a deep purple velvet binding, richly decorated gold-colored metal fittings, and gilt edges around the text block.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front cover is adorned with a central cross ornament, framed by elegant floral motifs and two horizontal metal decorative bands. The back cover is also covered in purple velvet and finished with a metal border. On the spine is a small metal title plate with the text 'Gebetbuch'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book opens with an image of Mary with the Christ Child, followed by a richly illustrated title page in color. On this page, two angels flank the title, surrounded by decorative ornaments and gilded accents. The interior is printed in traditional German Fraktur letters, with decorative initials and refined decorative borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fourth edition from 1873 contains an extensive collection of Catholic prayers and devotional exercises, including morning and evening prayers, prayers for special life circumstances, communion prayers, and ecclesiastical hymns. The edition was published with the ecclesiastical approval of the consistory of Salzburg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe endpaper contains several historical handwritten notes and dates, including entries from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They form a tangible part of the usage history of this copy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA characteristic example of a luxurious Catholic prayer book from the Austro-Hungarian period, with a striking decorative binding and authentic signs of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications and details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Perlen und Blüthen aus dem Reiche Gottes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Conrad Berg, formerly L. Wallner's Verlagsbuchhandlung\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace and year: Vienna, Austria-Hungary, 1873\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: Fourth edition, second small format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: German, printed in Fraktur script\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: approximately 11 × 8 × 3.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding: Purple velvet with gold-colored metal fittings and cross ornament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eText block: Gilt edges on three sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrations: Colored illustrated title page and image of Mary with the Christ Child\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial features: Historical handwritten inscriptions and dates on the endpaper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: 19th century, antique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book is in moderate antique condition. The velvet binding shows wear, particularly along the spine and edges. The original closing part of the metal clasp is missing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior is largely well preserved, with slight age discoloration and signs of use. However, at the back there is a significant break in the binding, at the level of the table of contents around pages 444 to 447. One page has also become detached. The printed content appears to be otherwise present, but completeness has not been checked page by page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine the photos carefully for a complete picture of the binding and the mentioned damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55922438635859,"sku":"AP0727001","price":73.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_5423_1c877cfa-cc17-44ef-9c2e-bc14cfa5cd5e.jpg?v=1794670257","url":"https:\/\/ziggyswarehouse.com\/en-ca\/products\/perlen-und-bluthen-1873-katholiek-gebedenboek-met-paars-fluweel-metaalbeslag-en-goudsnede","provider":"Ziggy's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}