1892 Child’s Key To Heaven Catholic Prayer Book Michael Augustine Archbishop NY

Acceptable antique condition with visible age-related wear. Cover shows edge wear, scuffing, corner wear, and separation at spine hinge areas. Pages have tanning from age but remain readable. Binding is fragile but intact overall. Please review all photos carefully.

Description:

Antique 1892 Catholic prayer book titled:

“Child’s Key To Heaven”

Imprimatur dated: October 26, 1892 Signed by: Michael Augustine, Archbishop of New York

Published by: Salim Elias Montreal & New York

Beautiful miniature Victorian-era religious book featuring:

Gold gilt decorative cover

Cross centerpiece design

Antique typography

Catholic prayers and litany pages

Pocket-size devotional format

A fantastic piece of late 1800s Catholic history and religious ephemera.

Approximate size:

About 4” tall

Condition Notes:

Heavy wear from age/use

Cover edge wear and fraying

Spine/hinge separation visible

Pages toned from age

Some looseness to binding

Displays beautifully for its age

Perfect for:

Antique book collectors

Catholic memorabilia collections

Victorian religious decor

Curio cabinets

Gothic/vintage aesthetic displays

Sold as pictured.