"Schat van Gebeden – Nieuwe Keus van de Voornaamste en Schoonste Gebeden" ("Treasure of Prayers – New Selection of the Principal and Finest Prayers”), Catholic prayer book with a celluloid cover dated 28 July 1912. Published by Zech en Zoon, imprimatur from the Diocese of Tournai.
Inside is a (rare) handwritten Vatican blessing dated 6 June 1904, issued by the Prefettura dei Sacri Palazzi Apostolici, referring to Sua Santità Papa Pio X (His Holiness Pope Pius X). Granting an Apostolic Blessing, bearing the seal of the Prefettura dei Sacri Palazzi Apostolici. Pope Pius X was elected in August 1903.
The celluloid binding is in good condition, no missing pages, a lot of residue from earlier places tape. Pages are loosening up on the inside.
- Origin: Braine-le-Comte (Henegouwen, Belgium)
- Publisher: Zech en Zoon
- Language: Dutch
- Pages: 192
- Material: Celluloid & gilded edges
- Condition: Good antique condition
- Era: 28 July, 1912
Measurements: 10,8 x 6,2cm / 4.25" x 2,45"
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