THE VATICAN AND CHRISTIAN ROME - (1975) | Illustrated Vatican Edition | Slipcase | Large Format

HEAVY OVERSIZE VOLUME (4.25 KG). EXTRA SHIPPING MAY APPLY. Large-format (32 × 27 cm) hardcover with original dust jacket and original publisher's slipcase, weighing approximately 3.75 kg before packing. A substantial and richly illustrated survey of Vatican City and Christian Rome, covering Saint Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums, the Apostolic Library, the Vatican Secret Archives, major Roman basilicas, catacombs and numerous monuments associated with the history of Christianity in Rome. xv, 522 pp., plus 4 unnumbered leaves of plates, Extensively illustrated throughout. Book, dust jacket and slipcase remain in very good condition, with light wear consistent with age and use. Internally clean and sound. From the library of Australian journalist, author and literary critic Desmond O'Grady, widely known for his writings on the Vatican, Christianity and religious affairs in Rome.