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The 1914 Catholic Encyclopedia — A Timeless Treasure
Now you can own a piece of Catholic history! This 16-volume Catholic Encyclopedia is a collector's jewel as well as a comprehensive explanation of Catholic faith, morals, and culture. You will marvel at the timelessness of the Catholic faith when your see this comprehensive treatment of all things Catholic. From Assisi to Zwingli, with photos, maps, and occasional color classical paintings, you will learn much and you will thrill at the depth of the Catholic faith. This entire rare 16-volume set, including the Index, is now available for a limited time at a special low price.
This high-quality hardback edition, with swirled antique page edging, is in very good condition. Used in a convent library, it did not circulate and has no due date slips, pockets, torn pages, etc. This set was used sparingly — the inside pages are crisp, clean and tight, and kept in a smoke-free environment. Copyright dates of the volumes range from 1907 to 1914. Under its full title, The Catholic Encyclopedia, an International Work of Reference on the Constitution, Doctrine, Discipline, and History of the Catholic Church, stood on American shelves as the undisputed reference book of all things Catholic for years and years. With its traditional Catholic teaching, it is even today often preferred to the more modern encyclopedias, printed after 1960, which tend to be secular in tone. With these enduring scholarly tomes you will revel at the enduring quality of culture enlivined by the Catholic faith. Two Bonus Books Included Free! The first of the two bonus books, absolutely free with the purchase of the 16-volume encyclopedia, is the 1911 Treasury of Catholic Doctrine. It a collection of faith-filled articles such as "The Mass, the Proper Form of Christian Worship" and "The Claims of the Catholic Church in the Making of the Republic." It also features a startling set of color Stations of the Cross. The other book is an antique 1889 Catholic Educator, With Instructions and Devotions. It has articles by St. Francis de Sales, Thomas a Kempis, Scupoli and others. It is illustrated with attractive drawings. Both books are both in fair condition. Pre-Auction Price: only $200 As a special offer, made only to certain friends of the IRL, we will sell all 16 volumes of the encyclopedia, plus the two bonus books, for only $200. This offer will be made for only a limited time, after which the books, if necessary, will be offered on Ebay, where this encyclopedia (without the bonus books) have sold for more than $200, with shipping costs extra. Shipping Cost Arrangements can be made for pickup in the northern Illinois area, which can save on shipping costs. For purchasing or questions, please contact Mike at the IRL, or call 877-267-1195. |
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