1927 Vintage Italian Catholic Prayer Book Raccolta di Preghiere Maria Viggiano For Sale

Vintage 1927 Italian Catholic Prayer & Hymn Book – Raccolta di Preghiere e Canti che si recitano nel Santuario di Maria SS. Incoronata di ViggianoUp for sale is a rare, vintage Italian Catholic pocket prayer and hymn book published in Napoli (Naples), Italy in 1927. This is the Terza Edizione (Third Edition) printed by the Premiata Ditta Giovanni Russo.This specific devotional text is dedicated to the prayers and chants recited at the historic Sanctuary of Maria SS. Incoronata di Viggiano (located in Potenza, Basilicata), famous for the ancient, highly venerated statue of the Black Madonna of Viggiano.Key Features & Details:Year / Date: Approved by the Curia Vescovile di Marsiconuovo on April 5, 1927.Language: Italian (with Latin liturgical elements common for the era).Illustrations: Features a beautiful vintage black-and-white print frontispiece of the crowned Madonna (Maria SS. del Monte di Viggiano) surrounded by cherubs, dated Settembre 1892 (marking the historical coronation anniversary).Endpapers: Striking original burgundy and cream sponge-marbled pattern endpapers.Binding: Hardcover with an embossed black textured faux-leather pattern finish and gilded title lettering.Condition Notes:Antique / Vintage condition with visible shelf wear. The cover shows rubbing and bumping along the corners and spine edges, revealing the cardboard underneath. Internal pages have toned naturally with age (light yellowing) but the binding remains intact, and the text blocks and frontispiece are clear and legible.