The pages of the Classic Edition are
Smyth-sewn and bound with reinforced end sheets
inside a durable cover of soft and rich,
faux leather. The cover is gold-stamped with an
image of Christ Pantocrator on the front and Chi-Rho
on the back. The 8.5 x 11 pages are an august
cream color with gilded edges; the 60-gsm weight of
the paper allows the book to be light while
providing good opacity, and 100-gsm paper is used
for sections of the missal that need to hold up to
more frequent use. Full-color illustrations from the
Churchs treasury of fine art adorn the beginnings
of seasons and principal feasts, adding visual
beauty to the liturgical texts. The 24 tabs made of
bonded leather make for secure and easy turning of
pages, and the six ribbons mark places in the
missal. 8.5" x 11"