All previous book orders have been shipped. Below are listed several excellent
books which are available for purchase. All of them come highly recommended.
Our list can not continue without your support, and these occasional book
sales allow list-members to procure some hard-to-find material. They will
also help offset costs associated with our work and ensure that our list
can continue.
Books will be sold to the highest bidder, on a first-come/first-served basis.
NOTE: Books will be held for 10-days only. PLEASE do not request books to be held if you do not plan to purchase.
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* THE ROMAN BREVIARY IN ENGLISH & LATIN (in three volumes)
This is an extremely rare find! The complete Breviary translated into
traditional English in excellent condition. Leather covers, red-edged pages,
ribbon-markers.... A treasure.Minimum Bid: $390
* LATINE LOQUOR (Spoken Latin) -- Herder 1953-1963, G. Shwieder, Rome. An excellent text-book for Latin. Five volumes bound in one book.
Rare. Minimum Bid:$29
* THE TEACHING OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH [2 Volumes] -- 1950. An excellent
summary of Catholic doctrine on the Sacraments, eternity, the Mystical
Body, the Bl. Trinity, Angels, Our Lady, Grace, the Virtues, Sacraments,
Church and State.... and much more. More than a Catechism this book
explains the "whys" and "hows" of Catholic doctrine. This is a 2-Volume
set with over 1400 pages. Edited By Canon George D. Smith. A treasure
for any Catholic house or library. Minimum Bid: $74
* WORSHIP OF THE CHURCH-- O'Shea 1957 Illustrated, chapters on: Liturgy as
a Sacred Science, purpose, regulation of the liturgy, words and actions,
liturgical music, history, setting, adornment of the altar, furnishings
of sanctuary, the entire Mass, the Liturgical year, sacred vestments,
divine office, sacraments, sacramentals, extra-liturgical devotions...
650 pages, Minimum Bid $37
* NOTES ON THE RUBRICS OF THE ROMAN RITUAL-- Rev. James O'Kane 1951. (Last
Edition Printed) For years the prime guide for the rubrics of the Roman Ritual,
this book is not simply a ceremonial (although that it is) but includes the
theological, historical, and the origins of the ceremonies-- all of great
practical interest. 640+ pages, hard-cover, gilt-embossed and engraved covers
in mint condition Minimum Bid: $53
*COMMENTARY ON THE NEW TESTAMENT-- 1942, Cath. Biblical Assos., 700+ pages
This commentary was written by those who revised the Douay version and
introduced the Confraternity Edition. Includes an introduction to each book
along with full commentaries. Excellent for any Catholic who has been
seeking a traditional commentary on the Scriptures. Minimum Bid: $43
* COMPANION TO THE MISSAL: EXPLANATIONS & MEDITATIONS -- 1954 Sr. Cecilia OSB.
Provides explanations on all parts of the propers of the Mass (introit, epistle,
gospel, collect, communion prayer etc.), for all Sundays and Feasts of the year.
One of the finest books to help one understand the mind of the Church as expressed
in her liturgy. Over 450+ pages, with illustrations. Excellent. Minimum Bid: $27
* MATTERS LITURGICAL: COLLECTIO RERUM LITURGICUM-- Fr Wuest 1956 (Last Edition) This is the book which is typically used in questions on matters of liturgy. From
candles, sacred vessels, church decorations, choir, to low Mass, High Mass,
Benediction... If its related to liturgy you'll find it here. Authoritive and
comprehensive. 1171 pages. Minimum Bid : $70
*REFLECTIONS ON THE PASSION. Doyle, Fr Charles Hugo 1957. This fine book
is suitable, not only for Lent, but for meditation during the entire year.
It provides daily meditations for each day of Lent, from Ash Wednesday to
Holy Week. Highly recommended. Mint in dust-jacket.Minimum Bid: $26
* LATIN VULGATE BIBLE -- This is the official Bible of the Church. Not
the newly issued revised Vulgate, but the fully traditional edition.
In mint condition. Minimum Bid: $75
* THE MASS: A STUDY OF THE ROMAN LITURGY-- Fr. Fortescue 1912 (1997 reprint) Father Fortescue is the author of numerous books on the Sacred Liturgy and
the most authoritive rubrician. This book reviews the history of the
Traditional Latin Mass and has been so popular that it has gone through
numerous reprints since 1912. 428 pagesMinimum Bid: $20
* Ritus pro Ordinibus Conferendis ex Pontificale Romano-- 1928 Marietti. Rite of conferring Orders according to the Roman Pontifical. 117 pages,
pocket-sized. RARE.Minimum Bid: $24
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* HAND-HELD MISSALE ROMANUM -- 1920 Pustet.
Steel engraving; Textured black leather cover with gold spine lettering.
Collapsible lightweight black board and cloth slipcase. Both cover and
slipcase are worn from use. Printed in black & red with handsome engravings.
Six ribbon markers bound in. Flexible leather binding. A beauty and a
piece of history bound to increase in value. Suitable for use at Mass. Minimum Bid: $90
* REQUIEM ALTAR MISSAL -- 1941 Missae Defunctorum ex Missali Romano Desumptae accedit
Ritus Absolutionis Pro Defunctis.
Black buckram with blindstamped cross on front. Beautifully printed in red and
black, with handsome engravings and 4-line Gregorian chant notation. Moderately
worn cover and thumb tabs. Rich purple endpapers. Bound in black ribbon markers.
This beautiful Missal contains the rites for celebration of Masses for the departed,
as well as the absolution of the corpse and burial service with Gregorian Chant. Minimum Bid: $67