Vintage 1961 Saint Joseph Daily Missal Catholic Book Publishing Co Latin Mass For Sale

# VINTAGE 1961 SAINT JOSEPH DAILY MISSAL CATHOLIC BOOK PUBLISHING CO LATIN MASS 810A highly collectible, beautifully preserved traditional Catholic daily missal edited by Rev. Hugo H. Hoever and published by the Catholic Book Publishing Co., New York (with regional distribution by The E.M. Lohmann Co.). This is the scarce "New Edition" copyrighted 1961, printed in accordance with the New Code of Rubrics effective January 1, 1961. It carries the official Imprimatur from Francis Cardinal Spellman, Archbishop of New York. Features the complete Latin and English Mass texts displayed side-by-side.## EXCEPTIONALLY RARE CONDITION FEATURE
This specific copy features its original, fully intact red plastic tracking tab anchor at the top spine with all 5 colored silk ribbon liturgical markers completely preserved (black, blue, yellow, green, and red). The plastic anchor displays the original factory catalog markings: "ST. JOSEPH DAILY MISSAL - BOOK MARK - PAT. NO. 2832307 - CAT. NO. 810." In the vintage book market, these fragile plastic dividers are almost always broken off or frayed—finding one fully functional is a true collector's grade rarity!## BONUS VINTAGE EPHEMERA INCLUDED
Features a charming, original handmade and hand-colored paper cross bookmark found beautifully preserved within the pages. The piece is hand-decorated with purple flowers and neatly inscribed vertically down the stem: "Grandfather McManus." This adds incredible sentimental narrative and true vintage soul to the devotional volume.## ITEM SPECIFICATIONS
* Title: Saint Joseph Daily Missal (New Edition / 1961 Rubrics / Model 810)
* Editor: Rev. Hugo H. Hoever, S.O.Cist., Ph.D.
* Publisher: Catholic Book Publishing Co., New York (T-810)
* Copyright Date: 1961
* Imprimatur: Francis Cardinal Spellman, Archbishop of New York
* Binding: Textured Black Hardcover Leatherette with deeply embossed Latin Cross
* Page Edges: Beautiful, vibrant red edge staining## CONDITION REPORT
* Overall Grade: Very Good Vintage Condition.
* Binding & Spine: The black textured cover has sharp corners and shelf wear that comes with age. The spine is firm, and the internal hinges are completely intact, holding the text block tightly (not cracked or splitting).
* Commemoration Page: The "Commemoration of the Dead" section remains completely crisp, white, and unwritten—perfectly blank for the new owner to personalize.
* Interior Pages: The pages are crisp, bright white, and entirely free of water damage, highlights, tears, or major creases. Shows only minor, natural corner creases/bends characteristic of gentle historical church use.Please review all close-up photos of the title page, binding, unwritten pages, and the rare 5-ribbon tracker to verify condition and authenticity. Ships securely packaged inside a sturdy box via USPS Media Mail with tracking provided. Buy with absolute confidence!