{"title":"Belgium","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-duits-katholiek-gebeden-en-gezangenboek-eupen-belgie-leren-etui-ca-1940","title":"Prayer and Hymn Book – Papierwerk Paul Kaiser, Eupen c. 1940 - Leather Case","description":"\u003ca style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"\/en-mlsi\/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 data-end=\"3708\" data-start=\"3607\"\u003eA special Catholic prayer and hymn book, printed in Eupen – the German-speaking part of Belgium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3901\" data-start=\"3710\"\u003ePublished by Papierwerk Paul Kaiser, presumably in the 1930s–50s. Bound in a full leather case with a zipper, featuring an embossed Holy Trinity and subtle gold inlay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4036\" data-start=\"3903\"\u003eThe page edges have a warm rose-gold glow, and the interior contains both liturgical texts and musical notation for hymns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4156\" data-start=\"4038\"\u003eA personal prayer book – tangible heritage from a unique region where German and Belgian history intersect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4235\" data-start=\"4158\"\u003eFor us, a collector's item due to its provenance and exceptional aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"4240\" data-start=\"4237\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4259\" data-start=\"4242\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4557\" data-start=\"4261\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"4291\" data-start=\"4261\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4291\" data-start=\"4263\"\u003eTitle: Gebet- und Gesangbuch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"4305\" data-start=\"4292\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4305\" data-start=\"4294\"\u003eLanguage: German\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"4332\" data-start=\"4306\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4332\" data-start=\"4308\"\u003eReligion: Roman Catholic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"4367\" data-start=\"4333\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4367\" data-start=\"4335\"\u003ePublisher: Papierwerk Paul Kaiser\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"4392\" data-start=\"4368\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4392\" data-start=\"4370\"\u003eLocation: Eupen (Belgium)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"4417\" data-start=\"4393\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4417\" data-start=\"4395\"\u003ePeriod: ca. 1930–1950\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"4442\" data-start=\"4418\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4442\" data-start=\"4420\"\u003eBinding: Full leather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"4465\" data-start=\"4443\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4465\" data-start=\"4445\"\u003eCase: Leather zipper case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"4517\" data-start=\"4466\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4517\" data-start=\"4468\"\u003eFinish: Embossed, gold inlay, gold\/rose gilded edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"4557\" data-start=\"4518\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4557\" data-start=\"4520\"\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition with patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53021231317331,"sku":"AB0322004","price":149.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_1239.jpg?v=1771065077"},{"product_id":"vintage-katholiek-gebedenboek-adoro-te-brepols-turnhout-1937-leren-band-met-goudsnede","title":"Adoro Te! - Catholic Prayer Book - N.V. Etabl. Brepols, Turnhout 1937","description":"\u003ca href=\"\/en-mlsi\/collections\/frontpage\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\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\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"3055\"\u003eA beautiful Catholic devotional book from 1937, published by Brepols in Turnhout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3191\"\u003e“Adoro Te” contains a selection of prayers, contemplations, and pious exercises, printed with ecclesiastical approval during the interwar period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3377\"\u003eThe warm honey-colored leather binding is subtly blind-embossed, and the page edges have a striking, shiny rose-gold finish. Inside are marbled endpapers and classic typography.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"3379\" data-end=\"3465\"\u003eA modest yet luxuriously executed prayer book – tangible Flemish Catholic heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3546\"\u003eFor us, a collector's item due to its aesthetics and exceptionally beautiful condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003chr data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3551\"\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003ch3 data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3570\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"3851\"\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cli data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"3590\"\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"3574\" data-end=\"3590\"\u003eTitle: Adoro Te!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cli data-start=\"3591\" data-end=\"3622\"\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"3593\" data-end=\"3622\"\u003ePublisher: N.V. Etabl. Brepols\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cli data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3649\"\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"3625\" data-end=\"3649\"\u003eLocation: Turnhout, Belgium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cli data-start=\"3650\" data-end=\"3690\"\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3690\"\u003eImprimatur: Mechelen, December 15, 1937\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cli data-start=\"3691\" data-end=\"3717\"\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"3693\" data-end=\"3717\"\u003eReligion: Roman Catholic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cli data-start=\"3718\" data-end=\"3736\"\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"3720\" data-end=\"3736\"\u003eLanguage: Dutch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cli data-start=\"3737\" data-end=\"3752\"\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"3739\" data-end=\"3752\"\u003eHeight: 15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cli data-start=\"3753\" data-end=\"3777\"\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"3755\" data-end=\"3777\"\u003eBinding: Full leather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cli data-start=\"3778\" data-end=\"3817\"\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"3780\" data-end=\"3817\"\u003eFinish: Blind embossing, gold\/rose edge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cli data-start=\"3818\" data-end=\"3851\"\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"3820\" data-end=\"3851\"\u003eCondition: Very beautiful vintage condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--en--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53021282206035,"sku":"AB0322005","price":129.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_1259.jpg?v=1771068782"},{"product_id":"volledig-dagelijks-misboek-vesperale-1947-turnhout-leren-band-met-goudsnede-pre-vaticanum-ii","title":"Complete Daily Missal \u0026 Vesperal (1947) – Turnhout – Leather Binding with Gilt Edges – Pre-Vatican II","description":"\u003ca href=\"\/en-mlsi\/pages\/blijvertjes\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\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;\"\u003eKeeper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"opacity: 0.9;\"\u003e This item is generally not for sale and is therefore priced above market value \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"3997\"\u003eAn impressive Flemish missal from 1947, printed in Turnhout and ecclesiastically approved in Mechelen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3999\" data-end=\"4156\"\u003e“Volledig Dagelijks Misboek en Vesperale” (Complete Daily Missal and Vesperal) contains the full Roman mass according to the pre-Vatican II liturgy, supplemented with vespers, prayers, and propers for feast days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4158\" data-end=\"4363\"\u003eBound in a beautiful light brown leather cover with deep relief of an angel with a burning candle. The page edges have a striking gold\/pink sheen and, at 6 cm thick, the book is exceptionally voluminous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4365\" data-end=\"4526\"\u003eInside are more than twenty original communion cards from the years 1943–1955, originating from Mechelen and the surrounding area – a tangible piece of family history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4528\" data-end=\"4581\"\u003eAn exceptionally well-preserved piece of Catholic heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4583\" data-end=\"4586\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4588\" data-end=\"4605\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4607\" data-end=\"4937\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"4607\" data-end=\"4655\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4609\" data-end=\"4655\"\u003eTitle: Volledig Dagelijks Misboek en Vesperale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"4656\" data-end=\"4679\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4658\" data-end=\"4679\"\u003eEdition: Seventh edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"4680\" data-end=\"4721\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4682\" data-end=\"4721\"\u003eEcclesiastical approval: January 10, 1947\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"4722\" data-end=\"4749\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4724\" data-end=\"4749\"\u003eLocation: Turnhout (Belgium)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"4750\" data-end=\"4768\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4752\" data-end=\"4768\"\u003eDiocese: Mechelen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"4769\" data-end=\"4784\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4771\" data-end=\"4784\"\u003eHeight: 15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"4785\" data-end=\"4798\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4787\" data-end=\"4798\"\u003eThickness: 6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"4799\" data-end=\"4834\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4801\" data-end=\"4834\"\u003eBinding: Full leather with relief\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"4835\" data-end=\"4863\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4837\" data-end=\"4863\"\u003eFinish: Gold\/pink gilt edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"4864\" data-end=\"4903\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4866\" data-end=\"4903\"\u003eExtras: 20+ original communion cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"4904\" data-end=\"4937\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4906\" data-end=\"4937\"\u003eCondition: Very beautiful vintage condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53028528587091,"sku":"AB0322008","price":249.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_1333.jpg?v=1775574535"},{"product_id":"zondagsmissaal-met-vespers-ca-1925-abdij-keizersberg-leuven-vintage-liturgisch-boek","title":"Sunday Missal with Vespers (c. 1925) – Keizersberg Abbey Leuven – Vintage Liturgical Book","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"3642\" data-end=\"3779\"\u003eAn interwar “Sunday Missal with Vespers”, published by Keizersberg Abbey in Leuven and printed by Desclée De Brouwer in Bruges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3781\" data-end=\"4006\"\u003eThis liturgical book served as a guide for Sunday mass and the ecclesiastical year, including vespers and special services. The edition features decorative woodcut-like illustrations and classic red and black liturgical printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4008\" data-end=\"4184\"\u003eInside are original personal documents, including a church ticket from Amsterdam (15 cents) and a novena prayer – tangible traces of its original use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4186\" data-end=\"4299\"\u003eThe spine has been repaired in the past by the owner with tape and glue; the interior is in reasonable condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4301\" data-end=\"4355\"\u003eA well-used religious object with a visible past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4357\" data-end=\"4374\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4376\" data-end=\"4715\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4376\" data-end=\"4413\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4378\" data-end=\"4413\"\u003eTitle: Sunday Missal with Vespers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4414\" data-end=\"4453\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4416\" data-end=\"4453\"\u003ePublisher: Keizersberg Abbey, Leuven\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4454\" data-end=\"4493\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4456\" data-end=\"4493\"\u003ePrinter: Desclée De Brouwer, Bruges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4494\" data-end=\"4520\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4496\" data-end=\"4520\"\u003ePeriod: approx. 1920–1935\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4521\" data-end=\"4540\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4523\" data-end=\"4540\"\u003eHeight: 15.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4541\" data-end=\"4558\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4543\" data-end=\"4558\"\u003eThickness: 2.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4559\" data-end=\"4581\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4561\" data-end=\"4581\"\u003eBinding: Black linen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4582\" data-end=\"4620\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4584\" data-end=\"4620\"\u003eFinish: Gilt-edged (faded)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4621\" data-end=\"4666\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4623\" data-end=\"4666\"\u003eExtras: Church card (Amsterdam), novena prayer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4667\" data-end=\"4715\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4669\" data-end=\"4715\"\u003eCondition: Spine damaged and amateurishly repaired\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53030371197267,"sku":"AB0322011","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_1429.jpg?v=1771111658"},{"product_id":"jezus-mijn-toevlucht-katholiek-mis-en-gebedenboek-1951-vintage-goudsnede","title":"Jesus My Refuge – Catholic Mass and Prayer Book (1951) – Vintage Gilt Edges","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2672\"\u003eJesus My Refuge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2756\"\u003eA small, understated Catholic missal and prayer book from 1951, printed in Turnhout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2758\" data-end=\"2950\"\u003eThis prayer book was specially compiled for older believers and bears the imprimatur of Mechelen (April 18, 1951). It is a fine example of pre-Vatican II Catholic devotional culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2952\" data-end=\"3093\"\u003eThe gilding is remarkably well preserved, and despite the wear and tear on the cover, it still gives the book a warm, dignified appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3222\"\u003eA charming religious object — suitable as a devotional book, collector's item, or decorative piece in a simple vintage setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3224\" data-end=\"3227\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3246\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3502\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3278\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3278\"\u003eTitle: Jesus My Refuge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3293\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3281\" data-end=\"3293\"\u003eYear: 1951\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3294\" data-end=\"3324\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3324\"\u003eOrigin: Turnhout, Belgium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3325\" data-end=\"3345\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3327\" data-end=\"3345\"\u003eLanguage: Dutch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3346\" data-end=\"3363\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3348\" data-end=\"3363\"\u003eHeight: 14 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3364\" data-end=\"3379\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3379\"\u003eThickness: 2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3380\" data-end=\"3426\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3426\"\u003eBinding: Hardboard covered with linen\/paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3427\" data-end=\"3459\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3459\"\u003eGilding: Yes (well preserved)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3460\" data-end=\"3502\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3462\" data-end=\"3502\"\u003eCondition: Cover worn, interior good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53036621234515,"sku":"AB0322014","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_1630.jpg?v=1771181455"},{"product_id":"interbellum-katholiek-missaal-de-zondagsmissen-1929-brugge-doorleefd","title":"Catholic Missal Sunday Masses - Desclée De Brouwer \u0026 Cie, Bruges 1929","description":"\u003ca style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"\/en-mlsi\/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 data-end=\"3397\" data-start=\"3285\"\u003eA beautifully weathered Catholic missal from the interwar period, printed in 1929 by Desclée De Brouwer in Bruges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3620\" data-start=\"3399\"\u003eThis copy contains the Sunday masses with Latin texts and Dutch translations, richly illustrated with classic religious imagery. The ecclesiastical approval (imprimatur) from Mechelen and Leuven confirms the dating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3814\" data-start=\"3622\"\u003eThe binding is clearly used and shaped by time: the spine has come loose and the first sections are partially detached, which gives the book a distinct character. Interior largely intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3934\" data-start=\"3816\"\u003eAn atmospheric piece for lovers of religious printed matter, interwar history, or decorative books with a story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough the value is technically limited in this condition, we find the current state very charming and full of character. Please note that the price may not be market-conform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3953\" data-start=\"3936\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4235\" data-start=\"3955\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"3980\" data-start=\"3955\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"3980\" data-start=\"3957\"\u003eTitle: De Zondagsmissen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"4010\" data-start=\"3981\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4010\" data-start=\"3983\"\u003eDating: 1929 (imprimatur)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"4055\" data-start=\"4011\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4055\" data-start=\"4013\"\u003ePublisher: Desclée De Brouwer \u0026amp; Cie, Bruges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"4083\" data-start=\"4056\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4083\" data-start=\"4058\"\u003eLanguage: Latin \u0026amp; Dutch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"4104\" data-start=\"4084\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4104\" data-start=\"4086\"\u003eBinding: Green linen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"4124\" data-start=\"4105\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4124\" data-start=\"4107\"\u003eHeight: approx. 15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"4144\" data-start=\"4125\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4144\" data-start=\"4127\"\u003eThickness: approx. 2.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"4235\" data-start=\"4145\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4235\" data-start=\"4147\"\u003eCondition: Weathered – spine loose – first pages partially detached\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53041360830803,"sku":"AB0322019","price":49.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_2018.jpg?v=1771248334"},{"product_id":"geschiedenis-van-de-letterkunde-der-nederlanden-halfleer-3-delige-set-ca-1930","title":"History of Dutch Literature - Complete set of 3 (c. 1930)","description":"\u003ca href=\"\/en-mlsi\/collections\/frontpage\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\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 data-end=\"3572\" data-start=\"3412\"\u003eComplete three-volume edition of \u003cem data-end=\"3493\" data-start=\"3444\"\u003eGeschiedenis van de Letterkunde der Nederlanden\u003c\/em\u003e (History of Literature of the Netherlands), published during the interwar period by Teulings – Malmberg \/ Standaard Boekhandel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3722\" data-start=\"3574\"\u003eA monumental academic edition in large format (27 cm), bound in half-leather with gilt lettering and Roman volume numbering. The set includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3823\" data-start=\"3724\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"3751\" data-start=\"3724\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"3751\" data-start=\"3726\"\u003eVolume I: The Middle Ages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"3794\" data-start=\"3752\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"3794\" data-start=\"3754\"\u003eVolume II: Middle Dutch Literature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"3823\" data-start=\"3795\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"3823\" data-start=\"3797\"\u003eVolume III: The Renaissance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4052\" data-start=\"3825\"\u003eRichly illustrated with full-page reproductions, color plates of medieval miniatures, and historical portraits. The illustrations give the set a strong visual character that goes beyond purely textual study material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4238\" data-start=\"4054\"\u003eThe bindings show signs of wear consistent with age, with scuffs and abrasion to the leather. The interior, by contrast, is remarkably clean and sturdy. A complete and solid set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4333\" data-start=\"4240\"\u003eA representative interwar edition that is both academically and decoratively appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4352\" data-start=\"4335\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4638\" data-start=\"4353\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"4411\" data-start=\"4353\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4411\" data-start=\"4355\"\u003eTitle: Geschiedenis van de Letterkunde der Nederlanden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"4444\" data-start=\"4412\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4444\" data-start=\"4414\"\u003eVolumes: I, II, III (complete)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"4501\" data-start=\"4445\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4501\" data-start=\"4447\"\u003ePublisher: Teulings – Malmberg \/ Standaard Boekhandel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"4524\" data-start=\"4502\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4524\" data-start=\"4504\"\u003ePeriod: ca. 1930s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"4542\" data-start=\"4525\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4542\" data-start=\"4527\"\u003eHeight: 27 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"4571\" data-start=\"4543\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4571\" data-start=\"4545\"\u003eThickness per volume: ca. 6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"4605\" data-start=\"4572\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4605\" data-start=\"4574\"\u003eBinding: Half-leather with gilt lettering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"4638\" data-start=\"4606\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4638\" data-start=\"4608\"\u003eCondition: Good used condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53124413686099,"sku":"AB0407003","price":129.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_4137.jpg?v=1772186431"},{"product_id":"spectrum-gezinsatlas-1974-groot-formaat-wereldatlas-koude-oorlog-kaartbeeld-het-spectrum-utrecht-antwerpen","title":"Spectrum Family Atlas 1974 – Large Format World Atlas – Cold War Map Imagery – Het Spectrum Utrecht\/Antwerp","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003eAn impressively large \u003cem data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003eSpectrum Family Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e from the early 1970s, published by Het Spectrum (Utrecht\/Antwerp).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2693\"\u003eThis atlas shows the world as it appeared during the Cold War. The Soviet Union still exists, many African borders have only just been formed, and Europe remains divided. This makes this book not only a geographical reference work, but also a historical document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"2941\"\u003eThe maps are richly printed in color with clear relief shading. The atlas contains several fold-out plates and an extensive map index. 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See the photos for a full impression of its condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: Missel Vespéral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCompilation: Pères Bénédictins du Mont César\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Desclée De Brouwer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCopyright: Éditions du Mont César, Louvain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePrint: Société St-Augustin, Desclée De Brouwer et Cie., Bruges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1946\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Belgium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: French and Latin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReligion: Roman Catholic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: early post-war \/ vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: brown leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: Chi-Rho, Alpha and Omega\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: gilt edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWith colored ribbon markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWith Gregorian musical notation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: approx. 16 × 10 × 3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: authentic used condition with clear binding wear and weakened front hinge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55002668138835,"sku":"AB0427001","price":22.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_9302.jpg?v=1789914024"},{"product_id":"missel-quotidien-met-herten-mont-cesar-brepols-1951","title":"Daily Missal with Deer | Mont-César \u0026 Brepols | 1951","description":"\u003ca style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"\/en-mlsi\/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 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFrench-Latin Catholic missal from 1951, published by the monks of the Abbey of Mont-César and printed by the historic Brepols in Turnhout.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eMissel Quotidien Commenté, Vespéral et Rituel\u003c\/em\u003e is bound in a characterful brown leather cover. 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Inside are decoratively printed endpapers, religious illustrations, and carefully designed text pages with red border lines, ornaments, and ornamental initials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe content includes prayers and Catholic devotions for various moments and circumstances of daily life, with a prominent place for the veneration of Mary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA characterful antique prayer book that retains signs of over a century of use. 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A table of movable feasts for 1930 through 1959 helps further place the copy in the interwar period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly beautiful are the marbled endpapers and the fully gold-colored edges with a warm reddish glow. Together with the leather binding and the small size, these details give the book the character of a personal prayer book intended to be carried and used for many years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe copy bears clear signs of that use. The leather shows wear on the spine, edges, and corners, and the book block is slightly skewed. Between the first and second gathering, at pages 14\/15, the book block is locally loose in the binding. 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Etablissementen Brepols in Turnhout and revised by priest P. de Wolf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis well-crafted edition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAve Maria!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features a flexible black leather binding with a striking embossed relief pattern and the title in gold on the spine. The page edges are finished in red with gilding, a characteristic luxury detail that contrasts beautifully with the dark binding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat attention has also been paid to the interior. The book has decorative gold and olive green endpapers with a fine white ornamental pattern and is printed throughout with red page borders. 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Etablissementen Brepols\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Turnhout, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: 1941\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: Dutch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtent: 380 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding: probably black leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoration: embossed relief and gold spine title\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage edges: red with gilding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndpapers: decoratively printed paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith religious illustrations and red page borders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith original cardboard slipcase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith old bookstore label from N.V. 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The combination of the traditional design and the very substantial book block gives the missal the characteristic appearance of a Catholic devotional book from the first half of the twentieth century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished in Antwerp in 1942, during the Second World War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe binding has detached completely from the book block. The book block itself is complete and solid, and the interior is in well-kept condition given its age. The binding and edges show visible signs of age and wear.\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: Roman Missal with Vespers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdited by: F. van Baelen, pr.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: V. 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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. 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The book has gilt edges all around, and inside are decorative green, cream, and ochre-colored endpapers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 532-page prayer book contains the masses and services for Sundays and major religious holidays. The liturgical sections are printed partly in parallel in French and Latin and are complemented by religious illustrations and ornaments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book has a well-worn but attractive antique appearance. The leather shows wear along the spine, edges, and corners, and the ribbon marker is frayed. Immediately after the first endpaper, the binding is partially split, while the rest of the book block is firm. 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The blue-and-white transfer print is inspired by traditional Delftware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a height of approximately 32 cm, this is a generous decorative object that looks beautiful on a cabinet, mantelpiece, or as part of a collection of blue-and-white ceramics.\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\u003eMaker: Boch Belgium for Royal Sphinx Holland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: 1969-1979\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Belgium, manufactured for Royal Sphinx Maastricht\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: glazed creamware\/earthenware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecor: blue transfer print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Delft blue inspired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject: Dutch landscapes, windmill, water and floral ornaments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLid: figurative lion\/Foo dog finial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: approx. 32 cm including lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: good vintage condition with minor signs of use and age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55090077368659,"sku":"AN0312001","price":38.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_0202.jpg?v=1790609936"},{"product_id":"onze-lieve-vrouw-van-vlaanderen-met-kind-onder-stolp-ca-1970","title":"Our Lady of Flanders with Child under a Glass Dome | c. 1970","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA special vintage representation of Our Lady of Flanders with the Christ Child, richly dressed and presented under a large transparent glass dome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMary wears a black velvet mantle with gold-colored fringe and the recognizable coat of arms with the Flemish Lion. The display is further finished with silver-colored fabric, lace, and a delicate tulle veil. Mary and the Child wear separate gold-colored crowns, with Mary's large crown adorned with red faux gemstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Lady of Flanders holds a special place within Flemish Catholic devotion. Veneration under this name gained prominence primarily from the mid-19th century onwards, and costumed representations of Mary and the Child subsequently found their way into Flemish living rooms, where religious statues were traditionally kept under a dome. This example clearly fits within that tradition, with the Flemish Lion as an explicit reference to Flanders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original inscription \"Lieve Vrouw van Vlaanderen XIIIe eeuw\" (Our Lady of Flanders 13th century) is still present on the base. This is part of the object's historical presentation. However, the dome and materials used indicate that this specific piece is significantly younger and presumably dates from circa 1960-1980.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figures are hand-dressed and assembled from various materials. With a height of approximately 40 cm, the whole forms a striking piece of Flemish devotionalia and a decorative collector's item.\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\u003eSubject: Our Lady of Flanders with Child\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: likely Flanders, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: presumably c. 1960-1980\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExecution: hand-assembled and dressed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials: textile, velvet-like material, lace, tulle, metal, plastic, and mixed materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMantle with coat of arms and Flemish Lion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold-colored crowns for Mary and the Child\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMary's crown decorated with red faux gemstones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal inscription: \"Lieve Vrouw van Vlaanderen XIIIe eeuw\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDome: transparent plastic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: approx. 40 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: approx. 33 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: good decorative vintage condition with signs of use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome small holes and damage to the tulle veil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocalized wear and discoloration to the fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigns of use and some dark spots on the gold-colored base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic dome does not fit completely flush with the base in all areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55097809764691,"sku":"AH0402001","price":32.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_0248_2fa110c9-0973-493a-91ed-cf75fc899e27.jpg?v=1790657173"},{"product_id":"ave-maria-gebedenboek-braine-le-comte-belgie-ca-1927","title":"Ave Maria - Prayer book - Braine-le-Comte, Belgium c. 1927","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small and beautifully crafted Catholic prayer book from the interwar period, published by Zech \u0026amp; Son in Braine-le-Comte, Belgium. Ave Maria is subtitled \"Devout Prayer Book for God-Loving Souls\" and contains 288 pages of prayers, litanies, and exercises for personal Catholic devotion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book is particularly striking for its exceptionally soft leather binding with an almost velvety texture. The front and back covers feature blind-embossed floral ornaments, and the spine is also decoratively designed. Inside, there are characteristic endpapers with a blue-green butterfly and floral pattern, while the pages are finished with fine red frames.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ecclesiastical approval of the text dates back to July 28, 1919. Furthermore, there is a personal inscription at the front from 1928: \"October 15, 1928, Ida, Happy celebration.\" Together, these features clearly place the book within the Catholic culture of the interwar period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact prayer books like this were personal items intended to be carried at home and during church visits. The traces of use and the nearly hundred-year-old inscription are therefore not only signs of age but also of the book's original function.\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: Ave Maria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubtitle: Devout Prayer Book for God-Loving Souls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Zech \u0026amp; Son\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Braine-le-Comte, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: Nº 66N\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating: presumably c. 1927\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: Dutch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtent: 288 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Roman Catholic prayer book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding: exceptionally soft leather with decorative blind embossing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative endpapers with butterfly and floral pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed\/gilt edge finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcclesiastical imprimatur: Tournai, July 28, 1919\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandwritten inscription dated October 15, 1928\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: approx. 12 × 6.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: approx. 13 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: fair to good historical condition with clear wear to the soft leather binding and edges, damage to the ends of the spine, and other signs of use consistent with its age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55097829917011,"sku":"AA0427003","price":22.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_0262.jpg?v=1790658931"},{"product_id":"vade-mecum-der-christenen-gebedenboek-zech-en-zoon-braine-le-comte-belgie-1912","title":"Vade Mecum for Christians - Prayer Book - Zech and Son - Braine-le-Comte, Belgium 1912","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small and well-worn Catholic prayer book from the early 20th century. This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVade-Mecum der Christenen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Vade Mecum for Christians) was published by Zech et Fils, Papal Publishers in Braine-le-Comte, Belgium. The ecclesiastical imprimatur is dated April 18, 1912, in Tournai, allowing the book to be accurately dated to around 1912.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts compact size was intended to make the book easy to carry. The name vade-mecum, literally \"go with me,\" fits this purpose perfectly. The book contains an extensive collection of Catholic prayers, communion exercises, and litanies, including prayers for Holy Mass, the rosary, the Stations of the Cross, and prayers to various saints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original leather binding is particularly attractive. The dark brown cover features gold-stamped decorative borders, a small religious ornament on the front cover, and the title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVade Mecum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in gold on the spine. Inside are striking green endpapers with a dense leaf motif and a religious black-and-white illustration opposite the title page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book clearly bears the marks of intensive use over more than a century. The cover and binding are heavily damaged, and several sections and pages have come loose. A characterful relic of Catholic daily faith in the early 20th century.\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\n\n\u003cspan\u003eTitle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVade-Mecum der Christenen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eSubtitle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehelzende vele uitgekozene gebeden, oefeningen en litanieën\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (Containing many selected prayers, exercises, and litanies)\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Zech et Fils, Papal Publishers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Braine-le-Comte, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: c. 1912\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImprimatur: Tournai, April 18, 1912\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: Dutch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReligion: Roman Catholic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eType: prayer book \/ church book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding: dark brown leather with gold-stamped decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndpapers: green printed decorative paper with leaf motif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustration: religious black-and-white illustration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: approx. 12 × 7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: approx. 2 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: heavily worn antique condition. The cover and binding are severely damaged, the spine has loss of material, and several sections and pages have come loose. Wear, discoloration, and minor damage consistent with intensive use and age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55178658054483,"sku":"AA0827001","price":12.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_0361.jpg?v=1791020940"},{"product_id":"missel-vesperal-romain-frans-latijns-missaal-desclee-de-brouwer-cie-brugge-1933","title":"Roman Vespers Missal - French-Latin Missal - Desclée De Brouwer \u0026 Cie, Bruges 1933","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench-Latin Catholic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMissel Vespéral Romain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from 1933, originating from the liturgical tradition of the Saint-André Abbey near Bruges and printed by Desclée De Brouwer \u0026amp; Cie. The book contains the traditional Roman liturgy for the ecclesiastical year, with Latin texts alongside French translations and explanations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese missals were intended to make the liturgy more accessible to Catholic laypeople. They could use them to follow the Mass, prayers, and ecclesiastical feast days without being solely dependent on the Latin liturgical text. This edition thus belongs to the liturgical culture of the interwar period, several decades before the major reforms of the Second Vatican Council.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe compact yet remarkably thick book is bound in a black flexible cover with a gold-stamped spine title and decorative blind embossing. The golden-brown endpapers feature a richly repeating ornament with religious motifs. The page edges have a gilded finish with red-pink accents, and a remnant of a purple ribbon marker is still present at the bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe copy has clearly been used intensively. The first section, including the title page, is missing, and the endpapers are damaged. Within the text block, several leaves have come loose due to frequent use, and there is scattered edge damage and general signs of wear. However, the binding and the majority of the text block remain intact. 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André Prévot S.C.J. This 9th edition was published around 1933 by the Procure des Prêtres du Sacré-Coeur in Ixelles-Brussels and was printed by Splichal in Turnhout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book serves as an extensive devotional manual centered on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and contains 160 pages of prayers, meditations, and religious exercises. Topics include the revelations to Saint Margaret Mary, the Eucharist, communion, litanies, consecrations, the Holy Hour, the Stations of the Cross, Marian devotion, and prayers for missions, the deceased, and souls in Purgatory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original black binding is finished with embossed frames, gold-colored religious symbolism, and the inscription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmour et Réparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The back cover bears a blind-stamped IHS christogram. 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Casterman in Tournai in 1866 as part of the Collection Fabiola. The work was translated from German and sets its story against the backdrop of Greco-Roman antiquity and the early history of Christianity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book leads the reader through diverse aspects of the ancient world, including the Roman army, slavery, Greek and Roman religious customs, daily life, and the rise of Christianity. Chapters cover, among other things, a sacrifice in the temple of Jupiter, the life of slaves, Justin, Athenagoras, Eleusis, and Corinth, after which the story culminates in a conversion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe copy is bound in a characteristic 19th-century binding with marbled boards and a dark spine with gold-stamped title and lines. 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Vanderborght in Brussels. The work, known in Dutch as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe navolging van Christus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is among the most famous Christian devotional texts and has been used for centuries for personal reflection and prayer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to the text of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL'Imitation de Jésus-Christ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this edition contains the practical and devotional additions of the Jesuit Jérôme de Gonnelieu, including prayers at the end of the chapters, prayers during Mass, and texts concerning the Eucharist. At the back is an extensive table of readings for various spiritual needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book is bound in a dark decorated cover with gilt lines and spine title. 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Vanderborght, Imprimeur-Libraire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace: Brussels, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1844\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: approx. 14.5 × 10 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\u003ePages: text runs to approx. 472 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding: dark decorated, presumably leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoration: gilt spine title and lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndpapers: multicolored marbled paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdges: red-dyed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject: Catholic spirituality, prayer and Eucharist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: good antiquarian condition with signs of age and use; binding somewhat weakened but still intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55194408714579,"sku":"AA0627004","price":32.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_0726.jpg?v=1791119191"},{"product_id":"de-christelijke-schat-antiek-gebedenboek-maeseyck-ca-1893","title":"The Christian Treasure - Antique Prayer Book - Maeseyck c. 1893","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe Christelijke Schat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (The Christian Treasure) is a compact Roman Catholic prayer book from the late 19th century, published by P. Van Venckenray-Roex in Maeseyck, present-day Maaseik in Belgium. The calendar of movable church feasts begins in 1893, which allows this edition to be dated to around that year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book contains more than 500 pages of prayers and pious exercises for various moments in Catholic life. In addition to morning and evening prayers, it includes, among other things, Mass prayers, confession and communion prayers, penitential psalms, litanies, prayers for the sick and dying, and prayers for various life circumstances. At the front is a full-page illustration of the crucifixion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original design is particularly attractive. The black binding bears the title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe Christelijke Schat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in gold on the spine, while the book block is finished with red-stained edges. The inside features richly colored marbled endpapers in red, blue, ochre, and black.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the remembrance page, some old personal details regarding baptism, First Holy Communion, and confirmation have been entered in pencil. These traces of use have been preserved and form a tangible reminder of the book's original religious function.\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: De Christelijke Schat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubtitle: Nieuwe verzameling van uitgekozen gebeden (New collection of selected prayers)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: P. Van Venckenray-Roex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace of publication: Maeseyck, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eDate: c. 1893\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Roman Catholic prayer book \/ church book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: Dutch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtent: over 500 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustration: crucifixion scene as frontispiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding: black bound cover with gold-stamped spine title\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndpapers: colored marbled paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook block: red-stained edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: c. 12 × 8.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: c. 3.2 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith old personal pencil inscriptions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: good antique used condition with wear to binding and corners, paper discoloration, scattered age spots, and minor signs of use. The binding is still in good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55194682261843,"sku":"AA0627005","price":32.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_0727.jpg?v=1791122242"},{"product_id":"missel-quotidien-vesperal-et-rituel-dom-gerard-brepols-1951-vintage-frans-latijns-missaal","title":"Daily Vespers and Ritual Missal - Dom Gérard - Brepols 1951 - Vintage French-Latin Missal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully produced Roman Catholic missal from 1951, published and printed by the renowned Brepols in Turnhout. This extensive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMissel Quotidien, Vespéral et Rituel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was provided with translations and explanatory notes by Dom Gérard, a Benedictine of the Abbey of Clervaux.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe missal was compiled for daily Catholic religious life and, in addition to the Mass texts, contains vespers, texts for the liturgical year, sacraments and rituals, saints' feast days, and Masses for the deceased. The liturgical texts are presented in Latin with French translation and commentary. Various sections are printed in a fine black-and-red two-color print, and the book also contains decorative initials, religious ornaments, and pages with musical notation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts physical execution also makes this an attractive copy. The brownish-red binding has a fine grain structure and a clearly legible gilt title on the spine. The book is finished with marbled endpapers, decorative borders along the inside of the binding, gilt edges, and multiple colored ribbon markers. It is precisely this combination that gives the missal the character of a personal liturgical devotional book from the mid-twentieth century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe copy is in well-kept used condition for its age. The binding, spine, gilding, and interior are still in good presentation. In the frequently used section of the Mass, one double leaf has detached from the binding. The leaf is present and is kept with the book.\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\n\n\u003cspan\u003eTitle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMissel Quotidien, Vespéral et Rituel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith French translation and explanatory notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompilation\/commentary: R.P. Dom Gérard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenedictine of the Abbey of Clervaux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher and printer: Établissements Brepols S.A.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace: Turnhout, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition\/number: Nº 930\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1951\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImprimatur and Nihil Obstat: Mechelen, April 2, 1951\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\u003eReligion: Roman Catholic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: daily missal, vespers, and ritual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding: brownish-red, presumably leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGilt lettering on the spine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGilt edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarbled endpapers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple colored ribbon markers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eBlack-and-red liturgical printing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: approx. 15.5 × 9.5 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: good vintage condition with normal signs of use and localized wear to the binding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne double leaf in the frequently used Mass section has detached but is completely present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55211592712531,"sku":"AA0427006","price":28.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_0844_6ea70af1-3c39-4f50-a7f7-8b51ba43d872.jpg?v=1791213900"},{"product_id":"salve-regina-zech-et-fils-braine-le-comte-ca-1907","title":"Salve Regina - Zech \u0026 Sons - Braine-le-Comte approx. 1907","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis charming French prayer book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalve Regina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, was published at the beginning of the twentieth century by Zech et Fils in Braine-le-Comte, Belgium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its modest size of only 10 by 6 centimeters, it is a beautiful example of the small, personal prayer books that believers used to carry with them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this copy special is the decorative black binding. The surface is adorned with graceful raised floral relief, while the front cover bears a gold-colored cross with flowers and vines. The original book clasp is also still present. The three gilded page edges complete the refined presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside are nearly three hundred pages of French Catholic prayers, litanies, and religious exercises. The text is framed by delicate red decorative borders and supplemented with a religious illustration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book contains an ecclesiastical approval from 1903 and presumably dates from the first years thereafter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn attractive small collector's item for lovers of antique religious books, historical bindings, and Catholic heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Salve Regina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubtitle: Recueil de prières à l'usage des personnes du monde\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Zech et Fils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace of publication: Braine-le-Comte, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating: Circa 1903-1910\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 10 × 6 × 1 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding: Black decorative binding with raised floral relief and gold-colored decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage edges: Gilded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClasp: Original book clasp present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContent: Catholic prayers, litanies, and religious exercises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrations: Religious image\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Reasonable antiquarian condition. The binding shows signs of use and wear. The front hinge is weakened and one gathering is partially loose. The rest of the binding is firm. The clasp is present but cannot be closed because the book does not close sufficiently. The pages show age-related discoloration and slight staining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55278061257043,"sku":"AA0727006","price":22.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_1041_52b52624-fabe-4fae-931a-4ca093ab8f19.jpg?v=1791553761"},{"product_id":"missel-de-sainte-jeanne-darc-etablissements-h-proost-cie-turnhout-1915","title":"Saint Joan of Arc Missal - H. Proost \u0026 Co. 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The book is executed in warm brown leather, featuring ornate blind-stamped decorations, floral motifs, and gold-colored accents. The fully gilt edges, the original red ribbon marker, and the decorative inner borders give the whole a particularly refined appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book block is in remarkably beautiful condition, with clean, sturdy pages that appear barely read. The leather binding shows signs of use and slight warping, with some damage to the rear hinge. The gold edges have been very beautifully preserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn attractive specimen for enthusiasts of old religious books, historical bookbindings, and the history of Joan of Arc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Missel de Sainte Jeanne d'Arc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Établissements H. Proost \u0026amp; Cie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace of publication: Turnhout, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eDate: circa 1915\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: French, with Latin liturgical texts\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\u003eType: missal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtent: 380 numbered pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: circa 15.5 × 9 × 2.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdges: fully gilt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRibbon marker: red, present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrations: richly illustrated pages with scenes from the life of Joan of Arc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcclesiastical approval: imprimatur, Mechelen, May 8, 1915\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStatus: good antiquarian condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: very beautifully preserved book block with slight age-related discoloration. 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Alphonse de Liguori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contains a collection of prayers and pious exercises based on the spirituality of Saint Alphonsus Liguori. The texts are organized for daily and weekly use, the different months, and the special seasons of the liturgical year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book has a dark brown, almost black binding with ornate gold floral motifs and border decorations in Art Nouveau style. The gilt edges are still clearly visible, and the inside of the cover is finished with decorated endpapers in soft shades of green and gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA notable feature of this edition is the meticulously crafted two-color printing. The text is printed in black with reddish titles and initials, while the pages are framed with fine blue floral ornaments. The publisher itself notes that this is a deluxe two-color edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the front, there is a religious illustration of Jesus with the Sacred Heart, printed by Brepols in Turnhout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book is in moderate antiquarian condition. The binding shows wear but has largely retained its characteristic gold decoration. The binding is significantly weakened, and some pages are partially detached. At the back, there is an old adhesive tape repair that has yellowed heavily and covers part of the text in places. There are also some small tears, creases, and foxing marks present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite these flaws, it remains an attractive historical prayer book, with a particularly refined execution and a characteristic aesthetic from the turn of the twentieth century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Prières de S. Alphonse de Liguori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDutch title: Gebeden van de heilige Alfonsus van Liguori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiritual author: Saint Alphonsus Liguori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompilation: Le P. J. M. 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