The illustrated life of Columba / John Marsden ; translation by John Gregory ; photography by Geoff Green
1995, New Revised Edition. Edinburgh : Floris. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Uncommon in such positive condition. Item #232100
ISBN: 0863152112
Physical description: 239 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm. Notes: Original edition first published in 1991 as "The illustrated Columcille." Includes bibliographical references (p. 235-236) and index. Summary: The great sixth-century saint and founder-abbot of Iona, St Columba, known as Columcille, left a mark on history that endures to this day. John Marsden's translation of Adamnan's Life is accompanied by Geoff Green's beautiful photographic studies of the landscape and seascape in which Columba lived and in which his spirit still thrives. Subject: Columba Saint 521-597. Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church ; Christian theology. Religion / Christianity / History. Christian saints ; Ireland ; Biography ; Christian biography ; Church history. Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600. Columba, St. Other names: Gregory, John. Green, Geoff. Other titles: Illustrated Columcille. Genre: Bibliography, Illustrated.
Price: €65.00