Decorative Czechoslovakian Catholic Prayer Book 1887

Books : Religion, Spirituality : Prayer Books : Miniature

 

Lovely antique Czech prayer book, probably Catholic, from 1887. It has maroon velvet binding with applied brass and ivory or faux ivory carvings on the front, some minor loss on the left; see photos. It has a center Cross. The clasp is working. The back and spine is ivory colored celluloid. Page outer edges are gold gilt. Title of book is (we think), "Otcenas", 384 pages; and book size is 4 & 1/2" by 3 & 1/8" by 1" thick. Lovely book for the collector, binding is secure but not perfect; all things considered it is in very nice condition for a book that was used in prayer for over 100 years. Plus it has its original box with satin lining.

Item ID: RB-66