Joseph Backer (5 results)

Leather bound. 1st Edition. Quarto. 975p. Double-column text in Latin, with ruled borders in red. Illustrated frontispeice and title page. Bound in half leather and cloth. Measures approx. 10x12 inches. Ex-seminary library book with a few small library stamps and paper spine label. Leather on spine well-rubbed. Text unmarked; binding tight. A hardcover book in good condition. A selection from the famed Acta Sanctorum, covering lives of the Irish saints. The Acta Sanctorum is the definitive work on the history of the saints and is an ongoing project by the Bollandists, a group of Jesuit scholars.

Leather. Condition: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). A nice copy of the Acta Sanctorum, looking at the Irish Saints, these extracts written by Charles de Smedt and Joseph de Backer. In Latin. A work discussing the Saints of Ireland. Containing the works of Charles de Smedt and Joseph de Backer contributed to the Acta Sanctorum. The Acta Sanctorum was created by the Bollandist Society, in which both of the authors of this work were involved in. Since the seventeenth century the Society have studied hagiography, and the saints in Christianity. The Acta Sanctorum is their most important publication. The idea of the Acta Sanctorum came from the Dutch Jesuit Heribert Rosweyde, who used his spare time collecting information of the lives of the saints. With a frontispiece and engraved title page. Printed in double columns, with two page numbers to each page. Charles de Smedt was a Belgian Jesuit priest, and a hagiographer. He joined the staff of Acta Sanctorum in Brussel in 1870, and revived the Bollandist Society, founding the Society's scholarly journal 'Analecta Bollandiana'. Backer helped her set up this journal, alongside G. van Hooff. Bookplates to the front pastedown, 'Ex Bibliotheca Seminarii S. Ioannis', and Booksellers label to the front pastedown. In a quarter morocco binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing to the spine and boards. Small amount of loss to the head and tail of the spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. Bookplates and bookseller's label to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with the odd spot. Very Good. book.

Fol., 1 Bl. Condition: 0. Min.fleckig. Kl. Randläsuren. ge Gewicht in Gramm: 500.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1924. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Pages:- 408, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 408 408.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in . The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume NBS monograph 122, Pages:- 866, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume NBS monograph 122 866 866.