Antique Illustrated Life Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, 1870
Item History & Price
Antique Illustrated Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1870; Up for sale is this beautiful illustrated book, entitled“Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, with the History of theDevotion to Her”. The book was published by D. & J. Sadlier & Co., NewYork, dated likely 1870, as shown in the preface of the translator Mary AnneSadlier who translated the French work from Abbe Orsini (1802-1875). A phrase“Entered according to the Act of Congress, in the year 1853, -- �...� is also foundin the book, showing the year the copyright had been registered by the Companyas rights holder. Coming from a Catholic family inMassachusetts, the book with brass clasps features an embossed leather-likehardcover with Mother Mary holding Baby Jesus on the front and a Cross on theback. Gold gilt decoration with etched and attractive designs is found allaround on the hardcovers, spine and page edges. Family photos are attached, including a photo of the Pope Pius IX (1792-1878, head from 1846-1878) and aphoto of the Pope Leo XIII (1810-1903, head from 1878-1903). D. & J. Sadlier & Co. wasthe oldest family-owned publishing company in the United States, beginning in1832 when brothers Denis and James Sadlier emigrated from Cashel, CountyTipperary to NY City as Irish immigrants in 1830. As acknowledged leaders inthe field of Catholic book publishing, they published materials to meet thespiritual and educational needs of the Catholic community, including"Butler's Lives of the Saints", an American Catholic Bible, otherdevotional works, and "The Tablet", a weekly Catholic newspaper.Writing as Mrs. J. Sadlier, Mary Anne Sadlier who is the wife of James Sadlier, played major role in the firm’s success and made great impact on Catholicpublishing by translating many religious books from their original French andwriting over sixty inspirational novels. More detailed information about thehistory of the D. & J. Sadlier & Co. can be found online.Measures: Dimensions, 10” wide x 12”high x 4” thick; Weight, 10 lbs & 12.2 oz (around 4.8 kg). Condition: Good, all pages tight, no missing pages, nointernal markings, some wear and scuffs to the corners of the hardcover, consistent with age and use.Shipment: Our items can be shipped worldwide. Generally, we use FedEx or USPS for all USdomestic and USPS for all international shipment. The shipping fee taken byPostal Service is an estimate based on the size, weight and insurance of theitem. If in case, there is an overtaking amount, we will be happy to return thebalance per the postage receipt through PayPal. Return: We try our best to describe theposted items precisely and accurately, pointing out any imperfections. Wegenerally, therefore, do not accept the return, unless the photos posted do notmatch the items or the items are damaged in shipping. Upon receiving thedamaged item, the buyer must keep the original packaging and condition andcontact us within 24 hours of delivery.Pleasecontact us, we are happy to answer any questions and strive for 100% customersatisfaction. Please check our other posted items as well.
