Vintage Vesperal Missal for the Diocese of Bayeux and Lisieux - 2Y193

Vintage Vesperal Missal | Diocese of Bayeux-Lisieux | Early 20th Century Pilgrimage Edition

A Sacred Artifact from Normandy's Spiritual Heartland

This rare vesperal missal, printed for exclusive use in the Diocese of Bayeux-Lisieux, represents a tangible connection to France's rich Catholic heritage. The volume includes special liturgical instructions for pilgrimages to the Shrine of St. Thérèse in Lisieux - one of Catholicism's most visited pilgrimage sites since her 1925 canonization. Its well-worn pages whisper stories of countless faithful who once held this very book during vespers in Normandy's Gothic cathedrals.

Time-Honored Character with Scholarly Value

Presenting with the dignified patina of a century of devotional use:
• Cover: Original brown cloth binding with gilt-lettered spine, showing expected corner wear and slight fraying along edges
• Pages: Aged ivory paper with occasional foxing and devotional stains 
• Content: Complete psalter with diocesan-specific rubrics in French
• Notable Features: Hand-inscribed ex libris plate from a Lisieux convent (partially legible)

Key Information

Title: Vesperal et Office Divin (Diocèse de Bayeux-Lisieux)
Era: Early 20th century (pre-Vatican II)
Language: Liturgical French
Binding: Hardcover with gilt detailing
Special Contents: Pilgrimage rites to St. Thérèse's Basilica
Dimensions: 16.2 × 9.2 × 2.6 cm (6.4" × 3.6" × 1")
Weight: 325 g (0.72 lbs)

Why Collectors Cherish This Artifact

Historical Significance: Printed during the peak of Lisieux's pilgrimage popularity between the World Wars

Provenance: Bears traces of institutional use by Norman clergy or religious orders

Liturgical Rarity: Contains since-reformed pre-Conciliar rites specific to this diocese

Cultural Connection: Represents the spiritual legacy of St. Thérèse's "Little Way"