1571 – Missale Romanum – Catholic Church | Full Vellum Folio, Full-Page Chant

Missale romanum ex decreto sacrosancti Concilii Tridentini restitutum, Pii V. pont. max. iussu editum was printed in Venice in 1571. This missal is an impressive edition of Catholic liturgy much in part to the full vellum binding and the decorative borders around each page of text. It includes formal prayers, chants and hymns, and other components necessary for corporate and personal worship.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Missale romanum ex decreto sacrosancti Concilii Tridentini restitutum, Pii V. pont. max. iussu editum
• Author(s): Catholic Church
• Publisher: Apud Joannem Variscum, haeredes Bartholomei Faletti, & Socios., Venetiis
• Edition: 1571 edition
• Format: (4to), single volume
• Binding: Full Vellum
• Size:  11.25 in x 8.5 in (28 cm x 21.6 cm)
• Collation: [24], 239 leaves
• Illustrations: added engraved headings and title pages
• Contents Include:
  • Latin Mass texts
  • Liturgical chants
  • Ecclesiastical hymns
  • Devotional prayers
  • Holy day observance

Condition:

Very Good. Full vellum with tight hinges and minimal rubbing at corners. The binding remains strong throughout. Pages are complete and clean with clear borders and no significant damage or repairs.

Why Collect This?

• Scarce 1571 Venice imprint of Tridentine missal
• Combines hymns, chants, and formal prayers

Item Number: #50152