A classic little burgundy hardcover meant for everyday use: Lives of the Saints—short, readable saint stories arranged for every day of the year, with prayers and feast-day context. It’s illustrated and full of those concise, inspiring biographical sketches that make this a perfect nightstand or gift book.
The cover has gilt lettering with an embossed design that looks beautiful on a shelf. Photo-verified and ready to read (pages firmly attached).
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Vintage hardcover book
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Size: 7 × 4 × 1 in
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Material: Cloth-bound hardcover (publisher binding)
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Color: Deep burgundy/maroon with gilt title + embossed decoration
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Origin or Maker: Catholic Book Publishing Co., New York
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Year or Era: Copyright page shows 1955 / 1963 (mid-century)
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GENRE: Catholic Devotional / Hagiography
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Language / Pages: English / Page count: 511
Edition & Features
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Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Illustrated; color devotional-style frontispiece shown; additional saint illustration pages shown
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Extras: “This Book Belongs To” ownership page (blank lines visible); illustrated endpapers featuring saint portraits
Condition Grade: Good
Notes: Solid vintage reading copy with pages firmly attached. Exterior shows noticeable shelf wear and rubbing, especially at edges/corners and along the spine; cover cloth has scuffs/handling wear. Interior pages show age toning; scattered small spotting/age marks may be present (see photos). See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
About the Author: Rev. Hugo Hoever
Rev. Hugo Hoever, S.O.Cist., Ph.D., is credited here as editor—his work organizes saint biographies into an accessible, day-by-day devotional format.
A small book with big comfort—perfect for daily reading or a meaningful vintage gift.
Disclaimer
The vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide. While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.
