{"product_id":"missel-vesperal-romain-dom-gaspar-lefebvre-brugge-1937","title":"Roman Vesperal Missal - Dom Gaspar Lefebvre - Bruges 1937","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench-Latin Catholic missal from the interwar period, compiled by the Benedictine Dom Gaspar Lefebvre and published by the liturgical movement surrounding the Abbey of Saint-André near Bruges. This edition dates from around 1937 and was printed by Desclée De Brouwer in Bruges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe compact missal is bound in a black leather cover with a gold-stamped title on the spine, blind-stamped decoration, and a beautiful gilt dentelle on the inside edges. Particularly striking are the deep blue marbled endpapers and the decoratively colored page edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, the traditional Roman liturgy is extensively presented and explained, often with the Latin text alongside the French translation. Throughout the book are characteristic black-and-white illustrations by René de Cramer, including depictions of the Mass, the altar, the Eucharist, and the Lamb of God.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe copy shows clear signs of many years of use. The leather binding has wear along the edges, and there is a damaged spot on the back cover. A few leaves around page 82 have come loose due to frequent use, and several pages show minor edge damage and dog-eared corners. The rear endpaper is partially detached, although the binding itself does not appear to be structurally loose. The original ribbon markers are heavily worn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA characterful interwar missal in which both Catholic liturgical history and nearly ninety years of actual use have remained visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Missel Vespéral Romain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompiler: Dom Gaspar Lefebvre O.S.B.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrations: René de Cramer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Société Liturgique \/ Apostolat Liturgique, Abbaye de Saint-André\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinter: Desclée De Brouwer \u0026amp; Cie, Bruges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: c. 1937\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: French and Latin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoration: gold stamping and blind stamping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndpapers: blue marbled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: approx. 15 × 9 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: approx. 3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: reasonable vintage condition with clear signs of use, some loose leaves, and wear to the binding and paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55077579358547,"sku":"AA0427002","price":23.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_9900.jpg?v=1790515256","url":"https:\/\/ziggyswarehouse.com\/en-fi\/products\/missel-vesperal-romain-dom-gaspar-lefebvre-brugge-1937","provider":"Ziggy's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}