MAGNIFICAT: The Life and Times of Timothy Cardinal Manning by Weber, Msgr. Francis J - 1999

Santa Barbara, California: Kimberley Press, 1999. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Numerous textual photographs and illustrations. First edition, limited to 1,500 copies. An Irish American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, Manning (1909-89) served as Archbishop of Los Angeles from 1970 to 1985. This copy is inscribed by his successor, Roger Cardinal Mahony, to singer and philanthropist Dolores Hope, the wife of legendary entertainer Bob Hope, on the front flyleaf. Dolores Hope was an ardent supporter of many Catholic charities, was one of the first women in the world to become a Dame Commander with Star of the papal order of St. Gregory the Great, bestowed by Pope John Paul II. Octavo. Original red cloth binding, with gilt titles. Mild rubbing to the dust jacket; otherwise a near fine copy. Provenance: From the library of Bob and Dolores Hope, accompanied by a letter from the Hope Foundation. Inscribed by Author.