The Blessing of Cemeteries. An Historical Synopsis and Commentary

Power, Rev. Cornelius Michael. The Blessing of Cemeteries. An Historical Synopsis and Commentary. Washington, D. C.: The Catholic University of America Press, 1943. First edition. Quarto. XII, 231, [1]pp. Original printed wraps with printer’s device on front cover and title-page. First edition of this history of consecration of cemeteries, in which the author informs us that the practice of blessing the grave or the vault in which any Christian was laid to rest is extremely ancient. Minor age-wear on wraps with slight age-toning on spine and edges, and spine somewhat rippled. Minor age-toning along paper margin. Wraps and interior in overall good+ to very good condition. g. Softcover. (27485) $45