Catholic Pocket Manual published by The E. M. Lohmann Co., Saint Paul, Minnesota

The Catholic Pocket Manual was a devotional guide published in the early 20th century, compiled from approved Catholic sources with the approbation of the Archbishop of New York. These pocket-sized prayer books were designed for everyday use by Catholic faithful, containing prayers, devotions, and religious instruction in a portable format. The E. M. Lohmann Company of Saint Paul, Minnesota, was a regional religious publisher that produced Catholic literature and devotional materials during this period. Such pocket manuals are valued by collectors of religious Americana, Catholic ephemera enthusiasts, and those interested in the history of American Catholic publishing. These items appeal to book collectors who specialize in regional imprints, devotional literature, and early 20th-century religious artifacts. The combination of historical significance, regional publishing history, and religious content makes these manuals desirable to a dedicated collecting community interested in preserving Catholic heritage and American religious history.