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Lot 352:
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5 Hardcover Vintage and Antique Books on Catholicism including The Decline and Fall of the Roman Church by Malachi Martin c. 1981; Pictorial History of Catholicism by Marian McKenna c. 1962 with original dust jacket; The Manual of the Holy Catholic Church by Rev. James J. McGovern published by Catholic Art and Publication Office Chicago c. 1906; The Catholic Guide published by Murphy & McCarthy New York c. 1917; and The Fountain of Catholic Knowledge by The Office of Catholic Publications c. 1900. Combined lot measures approximately 11"x9.5"x10".
Condition: Condition – The Decline and Fall of the Roman Church – creases on spine, soiling to block edge; Pictorial History of Catholicism – dust jacket has some wear around edges, spine has light wear, toning to text block; The Fountain of Catholic Knowledge – corners bumped, wear to head and tail of spine, wear to corners and cover. Front and back hinge split but intact. Fly sheet loose; The Catholic Guide – corners bumped and worn. Cover soiled and stained. Spine head and tail bumped and worn. Front and back hinges split but intact; The Manual of the Holy Catholic Church – cover soiled, wear to corners, head and tail of spine have loss and wear. Toning to pages. Please see photos.
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