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The History of the Popes from the Close of the Middle Ages 40-Volume Set
Hardcover, Minneapolis, Minnesota: Consortium Books, N.D. Near Fine. Complete 40 volume set of the standard history of 56 Popes from 1305 to 1799. Originally published in German in 1891. Reprinted by Consortium Books in English--No Date, probably in 1976.
Pope Leo XIII gave Pastor unprecedented access to the documents in the Vatican Library and Archives where Pastor spent 40 years compiling his history. Each volume contains a detailed Table of Contents and Timetable. Pastor delved into the character and history of each Pontiff.
Near Fine maroon boards with elaborate gilt design of papal insignia on front cover, and gilt spine titles. Former owner name & address stamp on half title page.
Very Heavy 40-Volume Set. To be shipped Media Mail only. No Priority Mail. No International Shipment. Ships same or next business day. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 20,996 pages. [Item #78869]
Price: $2,100.00