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Click here to see our other books! Series I, III, V, VI of Bibliotheca Sanctorum Patrum Josephe Vizzini [ed.] 1904-1905 Forzani et Socii : Rome 8.5" by 5.5" 221pp, 185pp, 208pp; 323pp, 36; 243pp, 256pp; 636pp; 926pp; 354pp, 65; 476pp SUMMARY Seven Latin volumes reproducing the works of the Apostolic Fathers, early Christian Apologists, and St. Augustine's Confessions. Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 10 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 68.99 EU Postage : £ 36.99 European Postage: £ 65.99 Asia Postage: £ 129.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 229.99 DESCRIPTION Series I, III, V and VI from the Library of the Holy Fathers, edited by Joseph Vizzini. Published in Latin. Series one is spread across two books, as are series three and five. The present collection also contains volume II of series VI. Series I reproduces the writings of the Apostolic Fathers, also known as the Anti-Nicene Fathers, who were core Christian theologians living in the first and second centuries. They are believed to have personally known some of the Twelve Apostles. Series three includes Octavius by Marcus Minicius Felix, one of the earliest Latin Christian apologists and bothDe Baptismo and Adversus Marcionem by Tertullian. Series five contains the Hilarii Pictaviensis De Trinitate. Series six contains Augustine's confessions, in which he outlines his conversion to Christianity. From the library of Ramsgate Monastery, with the institutional bookplate to the front pastedown of all volumes. All volumes also have a sleeve for an index card adhered to the front pastedown, found with the relevant index card to the remaining volumes. With an institutional stamp from St. Augustine's to the title page of the first book of Series I, final page of the second book. Each volume has a a library number to the spine, with another sellotaped on top. CONDITION In a black quarter calf binding over cloth boards. The cloth to volume VI is embossed with a different design to the other volumes. Externally, generally smart. Lightly rubbed to the boards, except for the final four volumes in the collection which are a little soiled to the fore edge of the front board. Volume I is missing some cloth to the fore edge of the front board, and volume III is lacking some calf and cloth to the extremities at the front and rear boards. Lightly rubbed to the spines, with a little scuffing to the joints near the head of volumes I, II, and IV. Volume VII is more worn than the other volumes, with some moderate rubbing to the joints, and a couple of closed tears to the calf at the head of the spine. The front hinge is starting to volume VI. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean with the occasional patch of light foxing. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques