Questions fréquemment posées
We currently cover these Bibles, and Missal editions for the Traditional Latin Mass:
1945 Saint Andrews Missal
1958 New Marian Missal
Angelus Press Missal
Baronius Press Missal
Bendictine Diurnale from Clear Creek Abbey
Benedictus Hand Missal from Sophia Press
Father Lasance Missal
The Douay-Rheims Bible from St. Benedict Press
The Breviary from Angelus Press
Our specialty is creating custom missal covers for editions published in 1962 and earlier, reprinted for use in the Traditional Latin Mass (such as the Benedictine Diurnale from Clear Creek Abbey), Douay-Rheims or Haydock Bibles, Traditional Calendar Breviaries, Little Offices (such as The Little Office of the BVM), and other vintage Catholic books. We would be delighted to assist you if you have a book that fits that criterion.
To contact us about your custom cover:
EMAIL US AT holyqueenhandmade@gmail.com
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For missals or books published or updated after 1962, we recommend checking with other small businesses that specialize in those editions.
*We cannot guarantee that the cover will fit any book other than the Missal or the specific book for which it was designed.*
Many of our customers have attempted to fit their books into our current cover sizes if the dimensions are similar.
To assist you with this endeavor, here are the approximate dimensions of the Missals we offer:
1945 St. Andrews Missal dimensions: (6.75 x 4.25 x 2 inches)
Angelus Press Missal dimensions: (7 x 4.5 x 1.75 inches)
Baronius Press Missal dimensions: (7.25 x 4.5 x 2 inches)
Benedictine Diurnale dimensions: (6 x 4 x 1.75 inches)
Benedictus Hand Missal dimensions: (7 x 5 x .5 inches)
Fr. Lasance Missal dimensions: (7 x 4.5 x 2.25 inches)
1956 New Roman Fr. Lasance Missal dimensions: (6.75 x 4.5 x 1.75)
St. Benedict Press Douay-Rheims Bible dimensions: (8.5 x 5.75 x 1.75)
**A cover is non-refundable if it is purchased for a book that is not specifically designed for it. **
YES!
If you order a cover from us and add your name or initials into the box provided,
we will add it to the bottom right-hand side of the front of your cover.
HOWEVER
if you would like your name or initials move to the
spine of your cover instead, that is totally possible!
There is no charge for personalizing your cover with a name or initials.
Just send us a personal chat message on the bottom of the screen of the website.
Or write a note through your order and we will move the location for you!
HERE IS A SAMPLE OF OUR LASER ENGRAVING ON THE SPINE:
With proper care, leather is a durable, natural material that can last for many years.
Occasionally, the surface of the leather may feel dry, much like skin in need of moisture.
To rejuvenate the leather, use a clean, white cloth to gently massage a small amount of Neatsfoot oil or leather conditioner into the surface. (Be sure to remove any items, such as your missal, to avoid damage or staining!)
Then allow the leather to dry flat in a temperature-controlled area of your home.
Repeat this process as needed, depending on the humidity levels in your environment, to keep your leather looking its best.
DURABLE:
- While vinyl is manufactured to look similar to leather, it can wear differently due to its plastic ingredients. Peeling, fading and cracking are common issues in regard to vinyl materials. Leather gets softer and doesn't peel like its plastic counterpart.
FEEL:
- Vinyl can be manufactured to be smooth initially due to its machine processing, alternatively, Leather will always beat out vinyl over time in luxuriousness. While vinyl will wear badly, leather will only get softer and more supple with age.
VALUE:
- While Leather initially can be a more expensive option than the vinyl alternative, over time its longevity and long-term value will only get better. Leather can be restored when it starts to wear, whereas vinyl will never go back to its pre-used condition.
SUSTAINABLE:
- At first glance, vinyl might appear to be the more sustainable choice since no animals are involved in its production. However, the opposite is true - leather is a byproduct of animals already raised for food, which means using it helps prevent waste and keeps it out of landfills.
- Leather is also durable, timeless, and will last many generations when properly cared for.
Unlike vinyl, which often wears out before the end of your lifetime, and cannot be passed down as a lasting legacy.
Ultimately, we aim to craft products that are both luxurious and long-lasting—pieces you can confidently pass down through generations.