This beautiful French Catholic Prayer Book called Paroissien Romain was published in 1834. It features a full leather binding with elaborate embossed detail and gilt to the boards. The spine also features gilt detail and all edges are gilt.
It's in very good condition with light wear to the corners and board edges. There's a dark scuff to the front board; the leather shows minor marks and chips. The spine is faded.
Inside, there are marbled endpapers and the pages show age toning and heavy foxing throughout. There are some very pretty black and white illustration plates.
Dimensions approximately 11.4cm x 7.5cm x 2.8cm. The book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned paper and ribbon.
I use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is oxo-degradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. I also reuse boxes when I feel it's appropriate (if the boxes are sturdy enough).