A beautifully preserved 1960 Catholic Missal from The Catholic Press, Inc. (Chicago), part of the Library of Catholic Devotion series. This edition features a padded white leatherette cover with bright gold gilt accents and a full-color “Last Supper” image inset on the front. Clean interior with light age toning and only a small handwritten inscription on the presentation page. An exceptional vintage devotional in display-worthy condition.
Description: Vintage 1960 The Catholic Missal published by The Catholic Press, Chicago. Part of the Library of Catholic Devotion series. Cream padded leatherette hardcover with gold gilt spine and cross, and inset color “Last Supper” image. Editors: Reverend John P. O’Connell, M.A., S.T.D. and Jex Martin, M.A. Publisher: The Catholic Press, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Imprimatur: Samuel Cardinal Stritch, Archbishop of Chicago, September 1, 1953 Contents: Complete Masses for Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation Material: Padded white leatherette with gold gilt and color inset Color: Ivory with gold trim and multicolor illustration Measurements: Approx. 6 3/4" x 4 1/2" x 1 3/4" Illustrations: Full-color religious photography and printed prayers Condition: Excellent vintage condition with only a neat handwritten inscription on presentation page; clean pages, tight binding, bright gilt Use: Devotional reading, Catholic collectible, or vintage display book Date: 1960
