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Signs and Wonders. Saints, Miracles and Prayers from 4th Century to the 14th
by Ward, Benedicta
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good with no dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0860783162
- ISBN 13
- 9780860783169
- Seller
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
Hampshire, GB: Variorum. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. 0860783162 . KB54...xviii, 300 pp (pages are numbered in sections, but the publishers gives the pg numbers). Index. Frontis plate. Octavo. Light delft blue oxford cloth with bright gilt to front cover and spine, covers are clean, minor shelf wear. Interior has owner signature on first free end paper, otherwise clean and bright. Very nice copy. Papers collected related to Ward's studies on early Christian monasticism, the Desert Fathers, medieval miracles and the monastic tradition in England focused on the Anselm of Canterbury and the Venerable Bede. ; Collected Studies Series CS361; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 300 pages .
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- Bookseller
- Leaf and Stone Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 11899
- Title
- Signs and Wonders. Saints, Miracles and Prayers from 4th Century to the 14th
- Author
- Ward, Benedicta
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good with no dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0860783162
- ISBN 13
- 9780860783169
- Publisher
- Variorum
- Place of Publication
- Hampshire, GB
- Date Published
- 1992
- Keywords
- 0860783162, Monasticism, Miracles, Desert_fathers
- Bookseller catalogs
- Medieval Studies; Religion - Monasticism;
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About the Seller
Leaf and Stone Books
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Toronto, Ontario
About Leaf and Stone Books
Formerly Greekdrama Books Specializing in classical, medieval and ancient languages, history and cultures; antiquarian and unusual books; and interesting used books. We also carry many early printed books, particularly in the subjects of classics and religion, including incunabula and manuscripts.
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- Plate
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- Gilt
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