The Last of the Fathers: Saint Bernard of Clairvaux and the Encyclical Letter, Doctor Mellifluus
by Merton, Thomas
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- Hardcover
- first
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Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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About This Item
London: Hollis & Carter, 1954. First UK edition. HC w DJ. PC VG/Good+. Brown cloth, gilt titling dulled, light edgewear, corners bumped, FO plate to FPEP, FO name in ink to top of title page, unmarked, binding sound. Clipped DJ edgewear w some nicks/chips, light stains, toning, now in Brodart. PLEASE NOTE: We are happy to provide photos. Please contact us for any specific requests. BUYING AND SELLING USED AND RARE BOOKS FROM HISTORIC EAST NASHVILLE SINCE 2012.
Synopsis
Merton presents one of the most significant encyclical letters of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, together with an introduction to the life and teachings of the great mystic. "A study that will have to be on the shelves of all libraries and in the personal collections of all who are interested in spirituality" (Catholic World). Index.
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- Bookseller
- Refuge Books: Used & Rare (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 210070
- Title
- The Last of the Fathers: Saint Bernard of Clairvaux and the Encyclical Letter, Doctor Mellifluus
- Author
- Merton, Thomas
- Format/Binding
- HC w DJ
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- First UK edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Hollis & Carter
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1954
- Pages
- 123
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- Gilt
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- PC
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- Plate
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- Brodart
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- Cloth
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- Title Page
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