Description: This beautiful book is NOS (new old stock), having never been used or previously sold. It is brand new without wear, creasing or stains and even includes the original plain brown paper outer wrapper, intended to protect the dust jacket. A magnificently illustrated history of the Papacy from earliest times up to 1964 and Paul VI. Written by internationally recognized authorities regarding the different periods in Roman Catholic Church history, in 26 chapters it describes the growth of one of the greatest institutions which the world has known. The narrative is written for laymen by experts, and is both readable and scholarly in its account of the stirring events which it describes. As a chronology of triumphs and tribulations of the Papacy through the centuries, it stands as an important contribution to an unparalleled historical cycle. “The Papacy” has a cream-colored cloth cover and is complete with its original illustrated dust jacket. There is gilt lettering on the spine. Edited by Christopher Hollis, it was published in 1964 by The Macmillan Company, printed in Switzerland by Conzett & Huber, and has a 1964 Imprimatur. This 304-page hardbound measures a generous 11.25 x 12.5 x 1.1 inches, and weighs nearly five pounds. There are more than 50 color plus several hundred black and white illustrations and photographs, include paintings, sculpture, prints, documents and papal treasures and architecture created by the great artists whom the Popes of every age have attracted to their courts. It also includes a chronological list of Popes (both true and anti-Popes) and a detailed index. Please see pictures for examples of pages from this book. And take a look at the other books we have for sale here on eBay. SHIPPING is FREE in USA only, by USPS Media Mail, and includes Insurance and Tracking. This service can take 7 to 12 days to arrive, and occasionally longer, with about three weeks to Alaska and Hawaii. If you need faster delivery, USPS Priority Mail is available. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS: We have shipped these world-wide for many years, but please be aware that shipping outside of the USA can be expensive. SALES TAX: We are required to charge state sales tax on all orders shipped within Wisconsin. Based on applicable tax laws, eBay may calculate, collect and remit sales tax for buyers in other states. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! If you are not 100% satisfied with this purchase, return it in the same condition within 30 days for a full refund of your purchase price and return shipping.
Price: 18.95 USD
Location: Rib Lake, Wisconsin
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Switzerland
Signed: No
Publisher: Macmillan Company
Modified Item: No
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Publication Year: 1964
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Author: Christopher Hollis
Personalized: No
Genre: Historical
Topic: Catholic History
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland