Antique Prayer Book Oficio Divino, Laplace and Sanchez, Carved Celluloid Cover, Silver Clasp, Gilded Edges, 19th Century

This copy of 'Oficio Divino' is a 19th-century liturgical prayer book, published in Paris by Laplace, Sánchez y Cía. It stands out for its magnificent binding in carved celluloid plates with sacred motifs in high relief, its profusely chased and gilded edges, and its exceptional clasp made of silver.

The work was printed in Paris and distributed in Spain, as evidenced by the original stamp of the historic 'Librería de los Sucesores de Badal' in Valencia (Plaza de la Constitución, 4). It contains a liturgical calendar with a table of times covering the years 1872 to 1885, placing its printing in the 1870s.

Object details:
- Period: 19th Century (circa 1872)
- Technique and Style: High relief in celluloid, gold stamping, gilded and chased edges, silver metalwork
- Dimensions: Height: 12 cm (4.7 inches), Width: 9 cm (3.5 inches), Thickness: 3 cm (1.2 inches). Pages: 600 pages.
- Material: Carved celluloid, paper with copperplate engravings, sterling silver clasp and gilding.
- Condition: Excellent. The silver clasp closes precisely. The celluloid plates show no fractures or cracks. Bright gilded edges with slight natural wear on the corners due to historical use. Clean paper with light foxing typical of the period.

A piece of high bibliophilia and religious collecting of great material and historical value.