Description:

For sale is an antique hymn book published in 1842 with sacred songs and hymns. This 304-page book, plus two unnumbered end pages, is bound in its original full-leather covers, featuring a gilt title on a black leather spine label. Despite its age, the book remains sturdy and intact, though there is scuffing, wear to extremities, foxing, and some dampstains throughout.

This rare volume was entered according to the Act of Congress in 1842 by O.R. Kingsbury and later had its copyright transferred to the American Tract Society. The book contains traditional hymns and sacred songs for family and social worship, offering a glimpse into 19th-century religious life and music.

Condition:

• Binding: Full leather, scuffed with some wear but remains sturdy

• Pages: 304 + 2 blank end pages, some foxing and dampstaining

• Size: 3.25” x 5” x 1”

• Interior: Legible text with hymns and sacred songs

• Spine: Black leather label with gilt title

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