I have an Angelus Press 1962 missal and looking to pick up one that was published before that, say around 1955.
I saw that Fr. Lassance missal that looks solid but unsure what year that is. Also, any recommendations would be helpful.
Missal before 1962 Recommendation
I have Lasance , it’s 1945
Compares Angelus Press and Lasance
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They just came out with a leather version of the Angelus Press missal. Now it’s perfect, I wish that was available when I was missal shopping! 
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I just purchased one! Should be here any day. It’s the first new missal I’ve purchased. All of my missals are used.
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Lucky! You’ll have to tell me how it is!
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Wait, I have one too, it’s not leather? Is it big difference? I see $20 off coupon code for today!
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Ugh I just saw that too lol
I bought mine last Wednesday not realizing they might have a cyber Monday sale.
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The first one they made isn’t, no:
This one is:
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I’m half tempted to get it. But even with it 20% off, that’s pretty pricey.
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Yeah I’m tempted too but would need to buy $120 of stuff to get $100 w free shipping. I already have that and Lasance so maybe wait.
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I am using the one from Baronius Press. It is a nice missal. Some of the Latin is printed smaller than the English, but my eyes have not gotten to the point where I can’t read it. 
The missal seems to be well made.
I have also heard good things about the one from Angelus as well as the Father Lasance Missal. Check the dates there could be a few differences.
Seems to be pricey. Might as well buy the altar version. Those are really beautiful.
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I have short arms though and bring at least two books to me with Mass, including the missal, anyway! It might spill out of my arms. 
Well, the Altar missal is heavy and I’ve seen servers struggle with taking it from one side of the altar to the other😉.
Has anyone heard of the St. Margaret Missal?
I wouldn’t spend a lot of money on a leather bound gold leaf missal…After regular attendance at Mass, you will become familiar enough with the order of the mass to not need a missal…I’ve attended enough OF masses, and EF masses so that when in a foreign country and the local language is used, I am present in the worship without a missal. Readings are readily available in other sources, and my own opinion is if the Mass is the first moment I am listening to or pondering the daily readings, I haven’t properly prepared myself for the Mass.
The St. Andrew Daily Missal is beautiful and practical; you can find it online in searches for vintage items on Etsy or Ebay. It comes in a little boxed set of four volumes (the liturgical year split into four sections), and each volume is small and easy to slip into a purse or pocket. (Obviously you only need to take one volume with you at any given time. 
) It comes in either leather or imitation leather, and the latter is of course usually priced much lower. I found my 1950s set in a used book store for $15, and it was in excellent condition.
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I have and recommend the Saint Joseph missal from St. Bonaventure Press.
I second getting the St Andrew missal. It was corrected and reprinted in 1999 (maybe again since then?), but it was not updated, so it still carries the 1945 imprimatur.
