Rome and the Newest Fashions In Religion, Three Tracts: The Vatican Decrees (1876); Vaticanism (1875); Speeches Of The Pope (1876). 3 Volumes in One (Complete)

Gladstone, Right Hon. W. E. Rome and the Newest Fashions In Religion, Three Tracts: The Vatican Decrees (1876); Vaticanism (1875); Speeches Of The Pope (1876). 3 Volumes in One (Complete). New York: Harper & Brothers, 1875-1876. First edition. Quarto. IX, [1], 168, 96, 44, 4pp. Original red cloth with gold lettering on spine. Fascinating work compiling three tracts on Church power, and of its “monstruous exageration” into Papal Power. Minor shelf-wear. Inside of front cover darkened, due to remnants of glue. Contemporary previous owner’s signature in ink along title page. Slight age-toning along paper margin. Binding and interior in overall good+ to very good condition. vg. Hardcover. (28382) $65