The introductory matters of the Roman Missal of 1962

"Composed of Litter©Œ Apostolicae, Rubrici Generale, Rubrici Missale, Ritus Celebrande Missae, De Defectibus, De Annus et ejus Paribus, and Orationes pro opportunitate." Includes bibliographical references and index. Table of Contents: Apostolic letters -- The general rubrics -- Rubrics of the Roman breviary -- Rubrics of the Roman Missal -- Rite of celebrating Mass -- Concerning defects -- Concerning the year and its parts -- Calendar -- Prayers before and after Mass.