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Books - Malina; JB - Catholic Orbis
Books - Malina; JB - Catholic Orbis

Books - Malina; JB - Catholic Orbis

Located in Porto, PT

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Books - Catholic Church; Pope (Pius VII)
Books - Catholic Church; Pope (Pius VII)

Books - Catholic Church; Pope (Pius VII)

Located in Porto, PT

Books - Catholic Church; Pope (Pius VII). Apostolic Letters in Brief Form; by which they declare themselves excommunicated; as in fact they are again excommunicated; the authors; exe...

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c. 1910s–1920s Antique Polish-American Catholic Pocket Prayer Book
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c. 1910s–1920s Antique Polish-American Catholic Pocket Prayer Book

Located in Honolulu, HI

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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Books

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Located in Doha, QA

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Canals & Crossroads An illustrated History of Albany, NY Roman Catholic Diocese
Canals & Crossroads An illustrated History of Albany, NY Roman Catholic Diocese

Canals & Crossroads An illustrated History of Albany, NY Roman Catholic Diocese

Located in valatie, NY

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Books - Conscience; Fr. Manuel - Delights of the Catholic Heart
Books - Conscience; Fr. Manuel - Delights of the Catholic Heart

Books - Conscience; Fr. Manuel - Delights of the Catholic Heart

Located in Porto, PT

Books - Conscience; Fr. Manuel - Delights of the Catholic Heart.

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Set of 20 German Catholic Encyclopedias

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Set of 20 German Catholic Encyclopedias

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

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Located in San Francisco, CA

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Missale Romanum, Vintage Catholic Church Missal for Mass Celebration in Latin
Missale Romanum, Vintage Catholic Church Missal for Mass Celebration in Latin

Missale Romanum, Vintage Catholic Church Missal for Mass Celebration in Latin

Located in Wingene, BE

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Catholic Books For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of catholic books is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct catholic books — often made from paper, wood and walnut — can elevate any home. Catholic books have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Baroque, Rococo and Victorian catholic books are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made catholic books over the years, but those made by Gillows of Lancaster & London, Lucienne Heuvelmans and René Rozet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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