1889 - Cardinal Gibbons OUR CHRISTIAN HERITAGE *SCARCE* 1st Edition/1st Printing

Description: Our Christian Heritage by Archbishop of Baltimore James Cardinal Gibbons Published in 1889 by John Murphy and Company in Baltimore, Maryland. First edition, first printing as indicated by 1889 title page and 1889 copyright date with no listing of later edition or printing. In original red cloth boards with gilt and black lettering and black decoration. Octavo, 7.5” x 5”, viii, 508 pp; Index 14; 3 pages of publisher ads. ***SCARCE 1st PRINTING sells for as high as $150 on eBay and more on rare book sites*** Condition: VERY GOOD ANTIQUARIAN CONDITION James Cardinal Gibbons (July 23, 1834 – March 24, 1921) was a senior-ranking American prelate of the Catholic Church who served as apostolic vicar of the Apostolic Vicariate of North Carolina from 1868 to 1872, bishop of the Diocese of Richmond in Virginia from 1872 to 1877, and as ninth archbishop of the Archdiocese of Baltimore in Maryland from 1877 until his death. He was elevated to the rank of cardinal in 1886. Gibbons was named bishop of Richmond by Pope Pius IX. In 1877, Gibbons was appointed archbishop of Baltimore, the premier episcopal see in the United States. During his 44 years as Baltimore's archbishop, Gibbons became one of the most recognizable Catholic figures in the country. He defended the rights of organized labor and helped convince Pope Leo XIII to give his consent to labor unions. In 1886, Gibbons was appointed to the College of Cardinals, becoming the second cardinal in American history, after Cardinal John McCloskey, archbishop of New York. Condition: VERY GOOD - ANTIQUARIAN Hinges starting to loosen but holding strong. Front hinge cracked. Text block is generally clean with a few smudges and spots of foxing. Offsetting from frontispiece. Toned edges and lightly toned pages. No spine lean, stands straight. Boards are colorful, spine a bit sunned. Areas of board soiling. Rubbed extremities, shelf wear. Corners bumped. Some soiling to edges. Former owner name in ink on front pastedown, no other writing. Please view the pictures as they are an important part of the condition and content information. I would be happy to combine shipping on multiple items purchased to save you money. I have been selling and buying on eBay for over 10 years and have a 100% satisfaction rating, and offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee 30-day return policy. Be sure to give me a follow and check out my eBay store: I have thousands of rare and highly collectible books to list in the coming weeks and months!

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