The First Jesuit: St Ignatius of Loyola by Mary Purcell
1956. First Edition. 387 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Black and white photographic plates throughout. Binding remains firm. Pages and plates are lightly tanned throughout. Top corner of front free endpaper cut out. Pencil inscription to half-title page. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Water stain to bottom edge of front board. Unclipped jacket has heavy edgewear with areas of loss, heavy tears, chips, and creasing. Foxing overall.