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Carcopino, J?rome : The Vatican

Thames and Hudson, London, 1964

238 pages (complete). A celebratory copy. Carcopino was only the third member of the Academie Francais to be allocated seat 3. A large, coffee-table sized book of the art of the Vatican. The book is housed in a clerical-red board slipcase. The slipcase is worn, scuffed and marked all about. It is sound and competent for intention. The similar red cloth covered boards are very smart and agreeable. Simply decorated with a gilt cross (fresh and bright). The spine has gilt titling (very smart). The pages are trimmed with gilt (glamorous and gleaming). Within, the contents devoted and devotional. The pages are gentle, clean, clear, very confident, most generous, benevolent and produced with great care and diligence. fk. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: No Jacket

First Edition.