Vintage The Life of Christ (1954) Catholic Press HC Illustrated Red Leatherette
$ 6.55
Description
Vintage The Life of Christ (1954) Catholic Press HC Illustrated Red Leatherette. Beautiful mid-century Catholic devotional in a strikingred leatherette binding with a round sacred image on the front andgilt-stamped spine. Inside you’ll find acolor frontispiece, manyblack-and-white illustrations, and text where thewords of Christ are printed in red for easy reference. Beautiful mid-century Catholic devotional in a striking red leatherette binding with a round sacred image on the front and gilt-stamped spine. Inside you’ll find a color frontispiece, many black-and-white illustrations, and text where the words of Christ are printed in red for easy reference. Includes chronology, maps of Jerusalem & Palestine, and index to the words of Christ—ideal for reading, study, or display. Compact size makes it perfect for bedside or travel. A thoughtful gift for collectors and the faithful alike. ITEM SPECIFICS • 📘 Title: The Life of Christ • ✍️ Editors: Rev. John P. O’Connell; Jex Martin • 🕊️ Imprimatur: Samuel Cardinal Stritch (1953) • 🏛️ Publisher: The Catholic Press, Inc. (Chicago) • 📅 Year: 1954 • 📚 Format: Hardcover (small/compact) • 🎨 Illustrations: Color frontispiece; numerous b/w drawings • 🔴 Feature: Red-letter words of Christ • 🔖 Extras: Built-in red ribbon bookmark • 🗺️ Contents: Chronology, maps, index to Christ’s words • 🗣️ Language: English • 🎁 Great for: Devotional reading, display, gifting CONDITION Good vintage condition: light rubbing and small nicks to spine ends and corners; minor shelf wear/edge scuffs; binding sound, pages clean with typical age toning. Ribbon intact. ADDITIONAL DETAILS Ships securely in protective packaging with tracking. Photos are part of the description. Vintage books may show age-related wear. Combined shipping available on multiple purchases. Seller’s note: We carefully inspect and describe each item; please message with any questions before purchase. KEYWORDS The Life of Christ book, Catholic Press 1954, John P. O’Connell, Jex Martin, red leatherette devotional, vintage Catholic book, illustrated religious book, red letter edition, Quinten Metsys frontispiece, Nihil Obstat Imprimatur, Christian studies, mid century religion, pocket devotional, Chicago Catholic Press, collectible Christianity book.
