{"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":255.0,"currency_code":"SEK","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","url":"https:\/\/ziggyswarehouse.com\/it-se\/products\/salve-regina-zech-et-fils-braine-le-comte-ca-1907","provider":"Ziggy's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}