Fatima the Facts by Father John De Marchi - 1950

Cork: The Mercier Press, 1950. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First British Edition.. The DJ is unclipped, 15s. A first hand account of the events of Fatima, written in close contact with the eye-witnesses and in the actual place of the Apparitions. Father De Marchi, LMC, STL, LSS was a native of Portugal. There is a laid on band over the regular DJ which says "The manuscript of this book was read and authenticated by Sister Lucia, the sole survivor of the Fatima apparitions. She is pictured with the author in B&W photos in the book. Fr. De Marchi signs in the year of publication to another priest, Fr. Avila. Very Scarce signed, even more rare with the promotional band on the DJ. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.