Crimont Raphael (2 results)

Paperback. First Edition. "Archbishop Charles John Seghers was the Apostle of Alaska, second Bishop of Victoria, 1873-1879, and Fourth Bishop of Victoria, 1885-1886. Martyred near Nulato, Alaska, November 27th, 1886 at the age of 47." - page 3. Author was Catholic Archbishop of Alaska, 1917-45. 30 glossy stapled pages in color-illustrated beige wraps. The text is supported with several quality black and white photos, one map, a bibliography and footnotes. Blindstamp to title page otherwise tight and unmarked. A sound example of this most respectful tribute. Ricks p.74.…

Condition: Wrappers. [2], 10; 11-17, [1, blank]pp. 8vo. "Though [the Prayers was] published separately, this work often appears bound with other imprints from the same press, particularly with Cataldo's Catechism . It is probable that the greatest portion of the work was done by Prando, recognized by Jesuits as their great authority on the Crow language" (Schoenberg). Because he wore spectacles, Father Prando was known as Iron Eyes among the Crow. Schoenberg 74; Eberstadt 131-347 [2], 10; 11-17, [1, blank]pp. 8vo.…