{"product_id":"graduale-romanum-desclee-1956-gregoriaans-met-handgeschreven-aanvullingen","title":"Graduale Romanum - Desclée 1956 | Gregorian chant with handwritten additions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpressive Graduale Romanum from 1956, published by Desclée \u0026amp; Socii in Tournai and printed in Belgium. This substantial Roman Catholic songbook contains the Gregorian chants for the Mass throughout the liturgical year, fully presented in Latin text with traditional square notation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis edition is based on the official Vatican edition that was restored under Pope Pius X and provided with the rhythmic signs of the Benedictine monks of Solesmes. The book contains, among others, the chants for the liturgical year and the feasts of saints, Introitus, Gradualia, Alleluia verses, Tractus, Offertoria, Communiones and the fixed chants of the Mass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is special about this copy are the various old additions that arose during actual liturgical use. Between the printed pages are several hand-written Gregorian chants, including an extensive Credo VII and additional music for various feasts. There are also some loose liturgical notes, a typed Latin preface and a Dutch ecclesiastical calendar strip preserved. Together, these additions give the book a clear personal history of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book is bound with a black leather spine and black-covered boards. The fully red-dyed edges form a beautiful contrast with the dark binding. Several fabric ribbon markers are still present. The leather spine shows clear wear from prolonged use, while the actual binding and the heavy text block are still remarkably sturdy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA characterful copy for collectors of Catholic devotionalia, Gregorian music and historical liturgical books.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Graduale Sacrosanctae Romanae Ecclesiae de Tempore et de Sanctis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon title: Graduale Romanum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Desclée \u0026amp; Socii \/ Société Saint Jean l'Évangéliste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace: Tournai \/ Doornik, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1956\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImprimatur: Tournai, 27 March 1956\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: Desclée \u0026amp; Cie, Tournai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: Latin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReligion: Roman Catholic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject: Gregorian chants for the Mass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusic notation: traditional Gregorian square notation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEditorial tradition: Vatican edition with rhythmic signs of the monks of Solesmes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding: black leather spine with black-covered boards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndpapers: black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdges: fully red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRibbon markers: several present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial features: various old handwritten and typed liturgical additions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: approx. 20.7 × 13.6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: approx. 6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood used vintage condition. The binding and the substantial text block are sturdy and the printed interior has been preserved mostly neatly. The black leather spine shows clear signs of wear and loss of the dark top layer, especially along the edges and hinges. The edges of the binding also show wear. The red edges have been beautifully preserved with local signs of use. The ribbon markers are present but heavily frayed. Inside, there are some small edge damage, creases, light stains and normal age discoloration. Scattered throughout the book are old handwritten and typed liturgical additions that belong to the history of use of this copy. See the photos for a complete picture of the condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55788936528211,"sku":"AA0427009","price":223000.0,"currency_code":"COP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_5288_d78e100f-273d-4026-bc73-32d2d0866112.jpg?v=1794165770","url":"https:\/\/ziggyswarehouse.com\/en-co\/products\/graduale-romanum-desclee-1956-gregoriaans-met-handgeschreven-aanvullingen","provider":"Ziggy's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}