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Introduction to the Devout Life
by St. Francis de Sales,
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, United Kingdom
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About This Item
J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, 1961. Hardcover. Good. 1961. First Edition Thus. 261 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Missing front free endpaper. Pages are lightly tanned, but text remains clear. Binding is firm. Small pencil inscriptions to title page and front pastedown. Boards have light shelf-wear, with minor corner bumping and minimal scuffing to edges. Spine is slightly sunned, with mild crushing to ends. Moderate marking and rubbing overall. Gilt remains bright.
Synopsis
Originally published: Westminster, Md. : Newman Press, 1948. Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Details
- Bookseller
- World of Rare Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1671627017ADA
- Title
- Introduction to the Devout Life
- Author
- St. Francis de Sales,
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd
- Date Published
- 1961
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- Rubbing
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- First Edition
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- Gilt
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