The Bull "Ineffabilis" in four languages; or, The Immaculate Conception of The Most Blessed Virgin Mary defined, with an introduction, and a dissertation on the art of illuminating

1868. Hardback. Four columns over two pages in Latin, French by Sire, Irish and English by Bourke, with an introduction, and a dissertation on the art of illuminating, with some account of the project undertaken by director of the Seminary of St. Sulpice, Paris, Abb? Mary Dominick Sire, to present to Pope Pius IX, an illuminated manuscript version of the decree in every known language and dialect. Translated and edited by Rev. Ulick J. Bourke, president of St. Jarlath's College, Tuam, Co. Galway. Covered in purple cloth and with gilt lettering. Covers showing wear, old water damage, lettering is faded and general wear. Gilt lettering to spine intact. Loose binding, however all pages remain intact. Light foxing, text is clear and crisp and remains a fine copy. . . . .