An authentic 1857 edition of the Antiphonarium Romanum (Antiphonary), published in Paris by J. Lecoffre et Socios. This traditional Roman Catholic liturgical book compiles the musical scores, texts, and Gregorian chants for the Divine Office, focusing primarily on Sunday and feast day Vespers throughout the liturgical year.
Features beautiful four-line red staves with traditional square black musical notation, clean typography, and decorative drop caps.
Condition: Good antique condition overall. The book is bound in a classic 19th-century quarter-leather spine over marbled paper boards, featuring four raised bands and gilt decorative stamping to the spine. The binding remains solid and intact with expected light shelf wear and rubbing to the edges and corners. Internally, the pages are remarkably well-preserved with clear text and musical notations. There is light, natural age-toning and very minor foxing appropriate for its age, but no major tears or missing text leaves. Contains a vintage signature on the half-title page (William Alex Barrett). Please review all photographs carefully to evaluate the condition details.