Philosopher King: the Humanist Pope Benedict Xiv [first edition]

Brown Boards with gilt blocked titles to spine, 225 x 140 mm approx.Top edge stained purple, [viii] + 246 pp. 11 b/w photo illustrations on 8 pp of glossy plates as called for. First Edition 1970. The copy offered by us is from the library of Andrew Carr Mackenzie. (1911–2001) journalist, novelist and parapsychologist who was a writer of detective fiction and vice president of the Society for Psychical Research. A leading researcher in the field of psychical research in the 1970s. (Wikipedia). He lived latterly in Brighton and Hove and we acquired his extensive library. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further details and condition. Very Good/ Good (Book- mild general shelf wear and soiling to boards, no previous owner name or insc. Dust Jacket - rubbed to top edge with 3.5 cm tear to top rear panel, now in a removable proprietary protective sleeve. No other notable defects to book or jacket).