Ave Maria - printed and published by the Commissariat of the Holy Land, Franciscan Monastery in Washington D.C. in 1936 in blue cloth covered boards with intricate gilded decoration and lettering on front cover. Quarto. Decorative endpapers. First edition, first printing of this composition of collected and translated scripture and prayer.

***Over 200 plates of scripture and Catholic prayers, including The Sign of the Cross, The Creed, The Lord’s Prayer and The Angelic Salutation - that latter of which had been translated into a staggering 150 languages from across the world! All pages have decorative design work and the hundreds of plates are illustrations of illuminated text. A beautiful book!***

Condition: VERY GOOD+

The spine is tight and hinges and joints are firm. The spine is a little sun-toned. The boards are colorful, unfaded and gilt 90% intact. Crown and heel are rubbed. Corners slightly bumped and rubbed. Toned page edges. Some dust and scratches on rear board. The interior is in FINE condition - clean and free of writing or wear.

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