Antique 1905 Dutch Catholic Prayer Book "Magnificat" Pocket Missal Pope Pius X

Overview An authentic antique pocket-sized Dutch Catholic prayer book titled Magnificat. This compact devotional book features traditional black faux-leather/pebbled cloth binding with embossed spine bands, gold gilt spine lettering, decorative red-bordered pages, and classic red-stained page edges.

Historical Details

• Title: Magnificat (spine)

• Language: Dutch

• Vatican Authorization: Includes a printed papal decree on the frontispiece granting the title of "Printers of the Holy See" (Drukkers van de H. Stoel) with permission to display the papal coat of arms of Pope Pius X, dated December 26, 1905 (Gegeven in het Vatikaan, de 26 December 1905), signed by Cardinal Rafael Merry del Val (Prefect of the Holy Apostolic Palace) and numbered N. 41. (Note: 1905 is the date of the papal printing privilege; the book itself dates to the early 20th century).

• Contents: Traditional Catholic prayers and devotions, including sections on the Holy Rosary (H. Rozenkrans), the Sorrowful Mysteries (De Droevige Geheimen), and prayers to Jesus and Mary.

Dimensions

• Metric: 12 cm x 7 cm

• Imperial: 4.7" x 2.8" (approx. 4.72 x 2.76 inches)