Worlds Cardinal by Devine, Signed (4 results)

Photos, 8.5 x 5.5", green cloth, 356pp, covers lightly rubbed, extremities bumped, hinges loose, edges of textblock toned and soiled, EX-LIBRARY (C.SS.R Detroit) with minimal markings, in a yellowed and edge-worn dustjacket. Second printing but WITH FULL PAGE INSCRIPTION ".This book was written by a man, unknown to me, His proof that God chooses the foolish to confound the wise." AND SIGNED BY RICHARD CARDINAL CUSHING, the subject of the biography; unfortunately, the only library marking (ink stamps, large ink "B" etc.) are on the page with the inscription (the "B" covers part of the inscription). Fr. Collins was Pastor at Detroit's Holy Redeemer Parish.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. St. Paul Editions (Daughters of St. Paul); Boston, 1964. Hardcover. Signed and inscribed to previous owner by Richard Cardinal Cushing directly on front free endpaper. A Very Good, red binding with gilt lettering on spine, ribbon marker, AEG with blemishes and discoloration, binding intact, mild rubbing along board edges, discoloration/offsetting to front and rear endpaper, in a Very Good, some handling/scuff marks to panels, bit of edge/corner wear, sunning to panels/flaps and verso, Dust wrapper. A nice, overall clean and unmarked copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches]. 356pp., color and b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book. Signed by Other.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Printing. 356p. INSCRIBED BY CARDINAL CUSHING. A hardcover book in very good condition with a like dustjacket. The binding is cockeyed, but still tight. Corners and tips of spine are lightly rubbed, and there is faint foxing on the top edge. Patchy tanning on the endpapers; otherwise clean. The jacket has a few small worn spots along the edges, but is essentially intact. A biography of Richard James Cushing (1895-1970), an American cardinal and Archbishop of Boston. This copy is inscribed and signed by Cardinal Cushing on the front free endpaper. Illustrated with a lengthy section of black and white photographs.

Hardcover. 3rd printing. A fine hardcover book in a near-fine dustjacket. INSCRIBED BY RICHARD CARDINAL CUSHING ON THE FRONT FREE ENDPAPER. Cushing signed the book to Rev. James Harvey Miller "with fondest regards" A biography of Cardinal Cushing, who Archbishop of Boston from 1944-1970. He was a popular prelate known for his ecumenical spirit and fundraising skills. After the long tenure of the ultra-conservative Cardinal O'Connell, many found the affable Cushing to be a breath of fresh air.