8vo - 24 x 15 cm; 98 pp. Dark red cloth with gilt lettering on spine.The Council of Basle (1431-1449), when dissolved by Pope Eugenius IV, issued letters to various church and secular authorities of the day, appealing for help. Scotland, under the rule of James I, responded. An important time in the history of the Scottish church. Illustrated with 9 b/w photographs. Library markings are attachments on the front free end papers, a sticker ghost on the lower spine and library ownership stamps on all three text block edges. A clear and removable archival cover has been fitted.