Le Missioni Francescane In Palestina 1891-1897 & La Palestina E Le Rimanenti Missioni Francescane [9 Volumes] Holy Land Vellum - 1891

Firenze: Tipografia De Enrico Arianicity: Firenze. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1891-18977. 1st. Vellum. photos; This scarce set features the "Le Missioni Francescane in Palestina " for the years 1891 to 1897. Completeness is not established. The set also features the title "La Palestina e le Rimanenti Missioni Francescane in tutta la terra" Italian, French, Latin and Spanish (1890) 2 volume x-lib work]. Two spines are un-numbered. All volumes are bound in decorative 3/4 vellum or parchment with marbled paper covered boards. The volumes feature the history of the Franciscan missionaries in Palestine. Remarkably fresh looking with mild wear. Contents show slight ageing. Occasional bookplates and inscriptions as well as a few small owner's stamps. Numerous contemporary photos. A fascinating look into the modern history of Palestine in the 19th century. Marcellino da Civezza (born at Civezza in Liguria, Italy, 29 May 1822; d. At Livorno, 27 March 1906) was an Italian Franciscan author. Numerous original green wrappings bound in. Some laid in contemporary notes. 6 3/8" x 9 1/2", 20 pounds. Italian language sometimes described as Corsican. Illustrated fulll page plates. .