A really wonderful copy of the most lavishly illustrated missionary history ever produced. This is the first "Subscription Only" edition issued in fine half morocco bindings and beautifully gilt edges. 

Hodder, Edward. Conquests of the Cross. A Record of Missionary Work throughout the World. Special Edition, by Subscription Only. Illustrated. London. Casssell & Company. Nd.c.1890. 566pp + 558pp

Beautifully bound in custom half leather with raised bands and illustrated on nearly every page, this is the most attractive missionary history production produced during the Victorian era. Some rubbing. Large 4to. Vol. I apparently issued with subscriber's notice and no title.