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Very Rare collectible, limited edition, hardcover book, “Nativity Kerygma,”  by Thomas Merton (Father Louis, O.C.S.O. ) of the Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, Trappist, Kentucky. Excellent condition. No wear to pages or corners, has had little page-turning and spine is still stiff. A few very tiny watermarks on cover. Narrow Folio (approx 16.25'x 6'x 0.5'). The type is Times Roman, designed by Stanley Morrison.  Art work and layout are by Frank Kacmarcik. Printed by letterpress on Mohawk white Vellum and bound by the North Central Publishing Company, of Saint Paul, Minnesota, the work being completed on the December 6, 1958.  It was the seventh in the series of annual Christmas volumes published by the North Central Publishing Company, St. Paul MN,

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