Antique Catholic Prayer Book in its original brown velvet binding with working brass clasp. Circa 1900-1910 based on the publisher and ecclesiastical approvals.

This charming pocket-sized devotional volume is titled The Path to Paradise; or, Catholic's Manual of Spiritual Exercises and Devotions, published by M. H. Gill & Son, O'Connell Street, Dublin.

The book contains approximately 320 pages of prayers, devotions and spiritual exercises, together with numerous attractive devotional illustrations throughout. The text is primarily in English with sections in Latin.

The original brass clasp remains complete and functions well, holding the book securely closed. The gilt page edges are a little marked in places but still bright, adding to its attractive presentation.

The original velvet binding shows expected wear from well over a century of careful use, with areas where the velvet pile has worn away. The binding itself remains sound, and the pages are generally clean with light age-related toning and occasional foxing. A preliminary blank flyleaf may be absent, but the text appears complete.

Measuring approximately 11 × 8 × 2.5 cm, this is a beautiful example of an early twentieth-century Catholic devotional book that would make a lovely addition to any collection of religious antiquarian books or ecclesiastical memorabilia.

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