This rare 136-year-old copy of "Christ On The Altar. Instructions For The Sundays And Festivals Of The Ecclesiastical Year. Explaining How The Life, Miracles, And Teachings Of Our Lord In The Holy Land Are Continued On The Altar Of The Parish Church" written by Bishop Louis de Goesbriand was published in 1889 by Benzinger Brothers in New York. This scarce illustrated religious book contains "1 chromo-lithograph, 63 full-page illustrations, 240 illustrations of the Holy Land and Bible history, ornamental initials, and tail-pieces. It measures 11"x 8" and 3" thick, and contains 884 pages.
The gilt on the covers is faded and has some shelf wear, but presents well. The binding is a little soft, but is intact with no issues. The spine has some wear on the top and bottom (as seen in pictures) but nothing major. The pages are in perfect condition.
Published in 1889, 36 years after he had become the first diocesan shepherd of Vermont, this extensive work by Bishop Louis de Goesbriand, "Christ On The Altar", encompasses scripture, Gospel history, doctrine, devotions and more and has some amazing illustrations throughout.
The Bishop has been officially recommended for sainthood!