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mid-century Catholic history: an authentic 1964 Legio Mariae (Legion of Mary) Tessera prayer leaflet. Printed entirely in Spanish (La Legión de María), this multi-panel folding booklet contains the complete opening prayers (Oraciones al Empezar), the central Catena Legionis, and the concluding prayers (Oraciones Finales) recited by members worldwide.
The front cover features the beautifully detailed, traditional symbolic artwork of the Legion showing the Holy Spirit overshadowing the Virgin Mary as she crushes the serpent, flanked by the Legion\'s vexillum standard and a battle array of the faithful.
The back cover features a formal ecclesiastical imprimatur from June 1964 issued by the historic José Cardinal Garibi y Rivera, the Archbishop of Guadalajara (the first Mexican Cardinal).
An exceptional find for collectors of vintage Catholic ephemera, religious association medals/tokens, or Mexican church history.
Item Specifications:
- Organization: Legio Mariae (The Legion of Mary)
- Document Type: Tessera (Official Prayer Booklet)
- Language: Spanish (Español)
- Date/Location: June 1964 – Guadalajara, Mexico
- Ecclesiastical Authority: José Cardinal Garibi y Rivera
- Format: Multi-panel folding paper leaflet
Condition Report:
This vintage paper item is in remarkable, crisp condition for its age. The paper features a light, clean, authentic cream-toned patina with vibrant printing on the front cover. The folding seams are completely intact with no major splits, tears, water stains, pinholes, or interior handwriting.
Please carefully inspect all high-resolution photos to view the exceptional layout and crisp typography before purchasing.
Shipping & Handling:
- Shipped inside a protective archival sleeve and reinforced firmly between heavy sheets of rigid cardboard to ensure it remains flat and undamaged during transit.
- Fast handling and secure packaging
