THE VATICAN AND HOLY YEAR. by Fenichell, Stephen S. and Andrews, Phillip - 1950

Garden City, New York: Halcyon House, 1950. 115 pp, 8vo (8 3/4" H). Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs, reproductions. "(T)he history and glories of the Vatican and the highlights of the pilgrim's visit to Rome are dramatically presented. Since the proclamation of the first Jubilee in 1300, Holy Years have called thousands of faithful to the Eternal City; the pilgrims of 1950 follow an ancient religious tradition. Vatican City, the smallest independent state in the world, is fully described - its wealth of art treasures, its colorful guards' corps, and its architectural masterpieces. The ancient and modern glories of the Basilica of St. Peter are inspiring examples of faith and religious veneration. In the historical account of the Popes, nearly two thousand years of Papal sovereignty unfolds, with strands intimately affecting the nations and peoples of the world. This volume contains photographs of the 1950 Holy Year ceremonies and the opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter's by Pope Pius XII on Christmas Eve, 1949. It is a book for all those who are interested in Holy Year - for those who participate in the ceremonies at home as well as for those who are making the pilgrimage to Rome." A few tiny foxing marks on edges of boards, book is cocked. Dust jacket is price clipped, has light edge wear/wrinkling, very light browning to edges, fading to spine and light fading on parts of front panel, a few tiny scuffs on spine. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good+.