The Life of Pope Leo X111

London, On: McDermid & Logan, 1903. Red boards with leather spine and partial letter on top and bottom edge shows wear with age. Will email picture upon request. Appears to be reprint of a letter from His Eminence Cardinal Gibbons, Baltimore date June 18, '03 to My Dear Archbishop, contents asking for permission on behalf or the author to write this biography of Pope Leo. Appears to have been sent to Ms. Rev. P. J. Ryan, D.D. Archbishop of Philadelphia. This biography contains a full and authentic account of the illustrious Pontiff's life and work including a graphic description of St. Peter's and the Vatican; Brilliant achievements in science and literature of his Holiness: Historic events during his successful Pontificate; political, social and doctrinal encyclicals, etc. etc. As the whole Christian world is deeply interested in accounts of the last sickness and death of the Holy Father, there is included in this work a connected story of the incidents and events that have transpired from day to day at the Vatican. ..Profusely and beautifully illustrated with New and Original Photographs made especially for this work. Very heavy hardcover will be insured upon mailing by seller...Very scarce copy!. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. Religious.