The jacket has a series closed tears at the head and tail frpnt end back and the edge are lightly chipped chipped, else clean, unmarked and solid. Inscribed by Frances O'Kane " The book examines the growth of Catholicism in The Port Phillip District from the arrival of the first priest, Father P.B. Geoghenan, in 1939. It follows its development in the new state of Victoria until 1862 under Bishop James Alipius Goold" (front flap)