Antique 1912 Catholic Children's Catholic Prayer Book Celluloid Cover English For Sale

Antique 1912 Catholic Children's Catholic Prayer Book Celluloid Cover * English Edition
A beautiful early 20th-century Catholic devotional book specifically created for children. Published in 1912 by H. E. Schwartz & Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this charming little volume contains prayers and religious instruction for Catholic children.
The book features an especially lovely celluloid cover with decorative gilt detailing, an applied metal crucifix, and a beautiful color religious image of Jesus with a child. The small format and ornate presentation are characteristic of the devotional books intended to be treasured by a child as a meaningful religious keepsake.
Adding wonderful personal history, the front endpaper is handwritten "Marcella Schuk / May 1, 1913." The inscription dates to only one year after publication and gives this particular copy a wonderful sense of provenance and connection to its original young owner.
A lovely and historically meaningful piece suitable for collectors of Catholic religious antiques, antique children's books, early 20th-century celluloid, devotional objects, or Catholic ephemera.
Also makes a wonderful Baptism or First Communion gift for a Catholic family, particularly for someone who appreciates antique and heirloom pieces.
3 3/4" tall * 2 5/8" wide * 7/8" thickPrinted in 1912Made in BelgiumEnglish editionCelluloid Cover with color illustration290 pagesH. E. Schwartz & Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A wonderful little survivor from 1912—with a child's name and date written inside just one year later.
Good Antique Condition ~ With expected age-related wear ~ Celluloid covers retain their decorative elements and the book remains a charming, displayable example ~ The original clasp is incomplete/missing, the remaining clasp hardware is present along the cover edge ~ Please see photographs for details and condition