This rare and precious hardcover book titled "The Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary" was published in 1880 by Virgin Books. It is a first edition and written in English. The author is Abbe Orsini aka Abbe Edward Barthe. The book is a nonfiction narrative about the life of Mary, with a focus on her Immaculate Conception and the events of her life.

The book is signed by John Cardinal McCloskey and is intended for adults who are interested in religious and spiritual topics, specifically Christianity. With 812 pages and a weight of 3 pounds, this vintage book measures 7 inches in length, 12 inches in height, and 2.5 inches in width. Its literary movement is Enlightenment, and it was written in the 1800s.

John McCloskey (March 10, 1810 – October 10, 1885) was an American senior-ranking prelate of the Catholic Church. He was the first American-born Archbishop of New York from 1864 until his death in 1885, having previously served as Bishop of Albany (1847–1864). In 1875, McCloskey became the first American cardinal. He served as the first president of St. John's College, now Fordham University, beginning in 1841.