Loretto: The Sisters and Their Santa Fe Chapel by Mary J. Straw - 1983

West America Publishing, Santa Fe, 1983., 1983. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Quarto, hardcover, near fine in good, lightly edgeworn, red pictorial dj. Large postcard of Loretto laid in. 152 pages. Illustrated. Index, Notes, Glossary, Chronology and Bibliography. The history of the Loretto Chapel, in Santa Fe, New Mexico--known for its unusual spiral staircase and its exceptional work of carpentry---ascending twenty feet, making two complete revolutions up to the choir loft without the use of nails! The construction of the staircase is considered a miracle by the Sisters of Loretto and many who visit it.

Summary story of the Sisters of Loretto's mission in Santa Fe and their Gothic-Revival Chapel with its miraculous, gravity-defying staircase--built by a mysterious carpenter who answered their prayers--are important chapters in Santa Fe history in the late nineteenth century.Condition 1984 Loretto Chapel large hardcover format with slipcase, "First American Edition" & full numberline, "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1" appears on the copyright page. Maroon slipcase in excellent condition with no signs of wear. Book in like condition, pages clean, unmarked & bright; illustrations include b&w & full page color photos. Two-tone Maroon & creme boards clean & square. Gold lettering on front board & spine fine. Binding firm, straight & tight.