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Good. Bindings somewhat discolored and stained (particularly part 1). Scribble endpapers. Interiors discoloured/tanned, a spot here and there. Some donkey ears. Front piece part 1 loose and frayed at the edges as well as 5 engravings loose. Tear bottom edge of page 175 part 1 of approx. 9 cm as well as tear in margin of about 10 pp of approx. 1 to 3 cm
Contains 3 different frontspieces and 95 full-page engravings depicting priests, saints, kings, natives and gruesome torture - all depicted
History of Christianization in Africa, Japan, China, (South) America
Will be sent by registered mail 67573981
