Journal of a Soul

Spine faded. 1965 Full-Leather. lvii, [1], 453, [5] pp. 8vo. Finely rebound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe in full red morocco with gilt titles, rules, and decorations, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers. The collector who had these rebound included his/her monogram on the corner of the front board: O.C.S. The autobiography of Pope John XXIII, translated by Dorothy White, detailing his life from 1895-1962 (beginning with his time as a pupil at the seminary at Bergamo). A chronological table precedes the text for easy reference. Also included are four letters, and three sections on spiritual testament, the holy rosary, and prayers. Illustrated with photographs and reproductions of historical documents.