Rome and the Abbey: a Tale of Conscience
Language: English
Published by D. & J. Sadlier & Co., New York, 1852
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used





Seller: Yesterday's Book Shop, CORVALLIS, OR, U.S.A.Yesterday's Book Shop
AbeBooks seller since February 4, 2026
Condition: Used
US$ 268.01
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
See photos for condition details. Hardcover, original green cloth blind stamped on all sides with gilt title on spine. Exterios shows heavy wear and fading. First edition thus. Original gray end pages with the front end page showing the original owner's data, lightly written in pencil: "Lawrence Finn's - Franklin, KY July 22, 1853". Hinges are secure at both boards, only binding issue is at page 168/169, where the spine is pulled because the book was opened too far. Foxing noted throughout with some areas heavy, small dampstains also noted. Dedication page has the upper right corner torn out. No other torn pages, no other handwriting found.
Seller Inventory # 2190910
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Rome and the Abbey: a Tale of Conscience
- Author
- "By the author of Geradline" (Emily C. Agnew)
- Publisher
- D. & J. Sadlier & Co., New York
- Publication year
- 1852
- Condition
- Good-
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Dimensions
- 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall
- Seller catalogs
- Collectible, First Editions, Philosophy and Religion
Yesterday's Book Shop
CORVALLIS, OR, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since February 4, 2026
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 15 business days | 3 to 7 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 5.90 | US$ 14.90 |
Payment methods
Store description
Yesterday's Book Shop is a small, family-owned establishment. The store first opened in Maryland in 1966 under the name The Collector's Corner, which mainly dealt in older books, stamps and assorted ephemera. In 1975 the name was changed to Yesterday's Book Shop when the main focus became only books and printed matter.
Specialty
First editions, signed editions, limited editions, pre-1950 collectible copies with most being around the turn of the twentieth century and earlier.Seller's business information
Yesterday's Book Shop
OR, U.S.A.