Description: Beautiful antique pocket prayer manual KEY of HEAVEN Containing a Selection of Devotions compiled from approved sources by a priest of the Archdiocese of New York Published in 1896 by Chas. Wildermann, 16 Barclay Street, New York, New York Features: Celluloid front, back and spine. Clasp is also celluloid. 3.75" x 2.75" x 1" 450 pages of Prayers, Mass, Psalms, Communion, etc., and, 189 pages of Epistles and Gospels. 639 pages in all. Condition: Very good condition of a book 125 years old consistent with age and use. *Celluloid front, back and spine are intact. *Cover inlay of mother-of-pearl and (sterling?) silver is fully intact. *Back, front and spine celluloid is excellent for the age. *Spine is intact, tight pages do not lay open independently, hence the need for the letter opener to hold open pages for photos. *Gilt (Goldleaf?) edging on pages is intact, as shown. Email for more photos. *Pages are clean. Inside front page contains handwritten name "Teresa Simonetti". *Pages are intact. Inside front page and page 212 have tiny tears approximately .25". Page 291 has a tear approximately 1.75" (photo 11). Onionskin facing the illustration at front is torn (photo 7, 8). *Brass clasp is intact though both attached ends jiggle slightly. The sale of this item benefits Place For Cats, Inc., a 501(c)(3) rescue and adoption organization, incorporated in the State in New York. Questions? Please email questions PRIOR to bidding. Detailed information is provided to enable an informed buying decision and buyers are encouraged to ASK QUESTIONS before bidding. It takes hours to photograph, research values, take measurements, compose descriptions and fill out selling templates. I try to list everything including flaws but if there is something that is important to you that I have missed, please speak up and email your question PRIOR to bidding! Terms of Sale First, THANK YOU for taking your time to consider this item. You have countless choices on eBay and I appreciate the value of your time. Buyer please pay within two (2) days. Shipment will be made as soon as payment clears. Shipping includes tracking and insurance. I will pack your purchase very carefully for you. I make every attempt to describe accurately and provide photos of the actual items being sold, with the true condition disclosed. There may be the rare occasion where I miss an imperfection, particularly in the case of vintage items. In this case I would appreciate your comments by email immediately on receipt in order to resolve issues to your satisfaction prior to our leaving feedback for each other. If you have a concern at any time during our transaction please notify me so that I can resolve your concern immediately. I will leave feedback once I know you are pleased with your purchase. Ebay considers less than 5 to be a failed transaction, so if you are dissatisfied please allow me to resolve your concern before you leave feedback! Thank you! Thank You For Looking.
Price: 104.99 USD
Location: New York, New York
End Time: 2025-02-02T00:01:14.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year Printed: 1896
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Catholocism
Binding: Hardcover
Region: North America
Subject: Religion & Spirituality
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Publisher: Chas. Wildermann
Place of Publication: New York
