Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
Click for full-size.
The Oecumenical Patriarchate : The Great Church of Christ
by Paliouras, A. D. ; Damascinos, Metropolitan of Switzerland ; Nalbandian, G
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine in dustwrapper in used slipcase which has some indentations
- ISBN 10
- 9604290096
- ISBN 13
- 9789604290093
- Seller
-
LONDON, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
E. Tzaferis, S.A. Athens / Orthodox Centre of the Oecumenical Patriarchate, Genève, first edition, 1989. Cloth, gilt cover device, folio,. 374 pp, profusely illustrated in colour. From the blurb: "This authoritatively written and splendidly illustrated work is a special edition dedicated to the Oecumenical Patriarchate, 'the Great Church of Christ'. In 376 pages with a wealth of coloured photographs, plans and drawings, the book records the age-long history of the Oecumenical Patriarchate, from the beginning of the Byzantine era (A.D. 330) to the present time, and relates its struggles in accomplishing its holy mission through the centuries. The volume includes descriptions of the celebrated Byzantine monuments of Constantinople, where the Oecumenical Patriarchate has been seated since the time of its foundation. The remarkable illustrations of the magnificent ancient buildings, the exquisite mosaics and wall paintings, the fine icons, illuminated manuscripts and various objects of ecclesiastical art are matched by most interesting texts for the general reader as well as the specialist. Near Fine in dustwrapper in used slipcase which has some indentations.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Wykeham Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- BIBLIO-33396
- Title
- The Oecumenical Patriarchate : The Great Church of Christ
- Author
- Paliouras, A. D. ; Damascinos, Metropolitan of Switzerland ; Nalbandian, G
- Format/Binding
- Cloth, gilt cover device, folio,
- Book Condition
- Near Fine in dustwrapper in used slipcase which has some indentations
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 9604290096
- ISBN 13
- 9789604290093
- Publisher
- E. Tzaferis, S.A. Athens / Orthodox Centre of the Oecumenical Patriarchate, Genève, first edition, 1989
- Place of Publication
- Geneva
- Date Published
- 1989
- Pages
- 374 pp, profusely illustrated in colour
- Keywords
- Paliouras, Athanasios D. Damask?nos, Metropolitan of Switzerland Nalbandian, Garo Constantinople (Ecumenical patriarchate) 9604290096
Terms of Sale
Wykeham Books
Prices are net, and postage and insurance (if required) are extra. Books sent overseas will normally be despatched by surface mail at printed paper rate unless air mail is requested. Terms: We accept payment by bank (wire) transfer (all bank charges payable by the purchaser) or PayPal. Alternatively we accept cash or cheques in UK Pounds (payable to Wykeham Books) drawn on a UK bank account. Prices are net, and postage and insurance (if required) are extra. For overseas orders, any applicable sales or value added tax, or customs duties, or administration charges for the collection thereof, are payable by the purchaser on importation. Books may be returned within 10 days of receipt if not as described.
About the Seller
Wykeham Books
Biblio member since 2005
LONDON, Aberdeen
About Wykeham Books
We specialize chiefly in "books about books", the emphasis being on historical aspects of book collecting, production and distribution. A particular speciality is in bibliographies, of all subjects of interest to collectors, dealers and scholars, with several thousand bibliography titles in stock. Other strengths include extensive holdings of auction catalogues for book sales and a good selction of reference material on and facsimiles of illuminated manuscripts. We also have a special interest in rare material by or about Rudyard Kipling.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Folio
- A folio usually indicates a large book size of 15" in height or larger when used in the context of a book description. Further,...
- Device
- Especially for older books, a printer's device refers to an identifying mark, also sometimes called a printer's mark, on the...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Dustwrapper
- Also known as book jacket, dust cover, or dust wrapper, a dust jacket is a protective and decorative cover for a book that is...
Frequently asked questions
The Importance of Dust Jackets
Is the dust jacket of a book worth holding on to? Consider its form, its function, and its beauty. Learn more about dust jackets and their importance to your collection.
Is your family bible valuable?
While they may have sentimental value, bibles passed down through the family are not often worth a lot of money. Learn more...
