Thomas Becket | Martyr Patriot
Thompson, Robert Anchor [Reverend Robert Anchor Thompson MA (1821-1894) Master of the Hospital of St. Mary the Virgin, Newcastle-upon-Tyne]. Thomas Becket, also known as Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas of London and later Thomas à Becket (21 December 1119 or 1120 - 29 December 1170), was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170].
(Book #ID 107927)
Published by Kegan Paul, Trench & Co., 1 Paternoster Square, London First Edition 1889. 1889.
First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Oxford blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front, charcoal black end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Thomas Becket was venerated as a saint and martyr by the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion. He engaged in conflict with Henry II, King of England, over the rights and privileges of the Church and was murdered by followers of the king in Canterbury Cathedral. Soon after his death, he was canonised by Pope Alexander III. Contains (vi)-2, 322 pp, subjects flagged in the margins for easy reference. Signed by Reverend James Hickey to the top of the title page, light rubbing to the tips and corners and in Very Good clean condition. Scarce. Member of the P.B.F.A.
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