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Antique My Prayer Book: Happiness in Goodness by Rev. F. X. Lasance, published by Benziger Brothers.
Original copyright 1908, with Nihil Obstat by Remy Lafort and Imprimatur of John M. Farley, Archbishop of New York, dated September 19, 1908.
Wonderful early Catholic devotional book with black leather/leather-type binding, gilt spine lettering and beautiful gilt page edges.
This particular copy has an especially interesting personal history. Inside is a period photograph of a Catholic priest accompanied by a handwritten presentation:
“To Mary
Hoping that this book keeps you close to God
Fr. Delaney
4/25/24.”
The dated inscription establishes that this particular copy was in use by April 1924, making it more than 100 years old.
Contains Catholic prayers, devotions, reflections and spiritual counsels by Father Francis Xavier Lasance.
Condition: Antique, well-used condition. Exterior shows substantial rubbing, edge and corner wear consistent with age and devotional use. Gilt page edges retain considerable gold finish. Pages show age toning and wear. There is tearing/splitting visible on the 1908 copyright/Imprimatur page. Original inscription and photograph are present. Please review all photographs carefully as they are an important part of the condition description.
A wonderful piece of early 20th-century Catholic devotional history with genuine period character and provenance.
Author: Rev. F. X. Lasance
Publisher: Benziger Brothers
Copyright: 1908
Inscription: April 25, 1924
Religion: Roman Catholic
Binding: Black leather/leather-type binding
Page edges: Gilt
