Missal of the Holy Eucharist — Brepols - Lot 205

Missal of the Holy Eucharist — Brepols Missal of the Holy Eucharist. Brought into line with the most recent pontifical prescriptions. Turnhout (Belgium), Établissements Brepols S.A., ca. 1936–1937. Small 12mo, full brown leather binding, ribbed spine titled “Missal,” covers richly embossed with geometric and floral motifs, small gilded details, silk bookmark. Preserved in its original slipcase. Very abundant religious illustrations in color, with each page framed by a polychrome floral border. Imprimatur dated December 2, 1936. Copy bearing no. 1856. A lovely Art Deco missal, particularly decorative thanks to its binding and abundant chromolithographs. The slipcase is somewhat worn with damage to the corners; the book itself is in good used condition.