My Way of Life: Pocket Edition of St. Thomas -- The Summa Simplified for Everyone
Published by Confraternity of the Precious Blood, Brooklyn, 1952
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Mss, ABAA, Galena, IL, U.S.A.Main Street Fine Books & Mss, ABAA
AbeBooks seller since March 11, 1998
Condition: Used
US$ 150.00
Quantity: 1 available
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24mo. Limp full green leatherette with gilt spine lettering. 630pp. All edges gilt. Two sewn-in green (one light, one dark) satin page markers. Fine. Pristine first of this edition, an abridged and simplified version of the 13th century Italian theologian's magnum, the Summa Theologica, a vast compilation of the Catholic Church's main teachings left unfinished at St. Thomas's death in 1274. This special copy bears a fine nonauthorial presentation inscription on inner flyleaf: "To Adlai Stevenson, / To whom I am sure / St Thomas is no / stranger. / Wishing you and / your loved ones / Gods Choicest / Blessings / Sincerely / Bill Carroll / 642 Beverly Blvd / Upper Darby / Ga." Carroll's identity remains vague, but clearly this was sent to the Illinois governor (1900-65) after he became the Democratic presidential candidate, a role he would reprise (same result) in 1956.
Seller Inventory # 50131
Main Street Fine Books & Mss, ABAA
Galena, IL, U.S.A.
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| First item | US$ 6.00 | US$ 14.00 |
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Store description
Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts has been buying and selling quality books, autographs and ephemera since 1991. We specialize in general antiquarian, first editions, signed books and autographs and documents. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA), Universal Autograph Collectors Club (UACC) and The Manuscript Society.
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Americana, Civil War, Abraham Lincoln, U.S. Grant, American History, Literature, Military History, Autographs, Letters, Documents, Historical Manuscripts, General Antiquarian and O.P.Association member
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Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, Ltd.
9304 Saturn Ln
Galena, IL U.S.A. 61036
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Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts accepts most credit cards. Checks are welcome. Institutions will be accommodated as their procedures require. Shipping is additional and will be quoted at the time an order is placed. EU customers: you are responsible for return shipping for "Right of Withdrawal" returns. Every effort has been made to describe each book and any defects accurately. If an item proves unsatisfactory for any reason, it may be returned pursuant to ABEBooks' policy. We would appreciate a courtesy notification if an item is being returned.
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