Antique German Catholic Prayer/Devotional Book

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Posted by shannonpigsley
4 months ago
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Estimated Market Value $75 – $120 Based on analysis of 3 similar items in the InstAppraisal archive
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High (85%) Based on similarity to archived items and market records
Likely Era 1900
Comparable Sales Analyzed 3
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✓ Historical records for 1900 items reviewed

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Description

This is an old German Catholic Prayer/Devotional book with an approval date from the Catholic church of October 28, 1899, and a print date of 1900. The book is still in its original box.  It shows some aging and yellowing of pages but is in very good condition with the binding intact and all pages intact. The words are in a fancy type. There is just some slight wear on the cover and obvious aging. There is a cross pressed into the front cover and some artistic pictures, mostly one in the front of the book and smaller on only a few pages. The box also contains some single small papers that were kept with the book.  The book belonged to my grandmother and has always been in the family.
Category Books and Manuscripts
Medium Paper pages not sure of cover material
Distinguishing marks Cross imprinted on cover
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item Approximately 5" by 3"
Date Period Printed date 1900
Weight Unsure
History I believe this was presented to my grandmother, possibly by her mother, and has been in the family and kept in its original box since purchase. It has been very well taken care of and passed down through the family. I received it after my mother passed. It has been in the family since purchase.
Price Paid (If known) Unknown
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