Skip to product information
1 of 10

Lot 067 - "Manual Abreviado Da Missa E Da Confissao" Antique Portuguese-Language Illustrated Catholic Prayer Book by J.-I. Roquette, Published by V.a J.-P. Aillaud, Monlon E Cia., Paris, 1853, with Brass-Mounted Velvet Binding, Cover Detached, 3-1/2" H

Lot 067 - "Manual Abreviado Da Missa E Da Confissao" Antique Portuguese-Language Illustrated Catholic Prayer Book by J.-I. Roquette, Published by V.a J.-P. Aillaud, Monlon E Cia., Paris, 1853, with Brass-Mounted Velvet Binding, Cover Detached, 3-1/2" H

Opening Bid $5 No Bids
Bidding opens soon
Antique miniature Portuguese-language Catholic prayer book titled "Manual Abreviado da Missa e da Confissao" ("Abbreviated Manual of the Mass and Confession") by Presbytero J.-I. Roquette. This is the second edition, noted as "mais augmentada" ("further augmented"), published by V.a J.-P. Aillaud, Monlon e Cia., Rua Saint-Honore, 334, Paris, 1853. Printed by Typographia de Rignoux, Rue Monsieur-le-Prince, 31, Paris.

The book is bound in red velvet with ornate brass corner pieces, a brass clasp, and a brass spine label reading "Abreviado da Missa." The interior contains wood engraving illustrations depicting scenes of the Mass. A manuscript ownership inscription on the front pastedown is dated 1856.

The velvet covers show wear with areas of nap loss and fading. Pages exhibit foxing throughout. The front cover is detached.
Dimensions: 2-1/2" W x 3-1/2" H

Auction Date: 10/08/2026

View full details