Description :
This is a remarkable 1873 edition of The Christian Hymn Book: A Compilation of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs by A. Campbell and others. The book is elegantly bound in genuine leather with intricate gold embossed detailing on the cover and spine, and features a brass clasp closure, still intact and functional. Signs of use include light foxing, slight page wrinkling, edge wear, and minor scuffing typical of its age, all adding to its historic charm. A beautiful collectible for lovers of antique religious literature or historic bookbinding.
Era:
1873
Style:
Victorian Religious Antique
Technique:
Hand-bound leather cover with gold embossed designs; hand-fitted brass clasp
Tools Used:
Hand embossing tools, leather crafting tools, brass working tools for the clasp
History:
Compiled by Alexander Campbell and others, this hymnal was created to serve the Christian brotherhood, with profits donated to the American Christian Missionary Society.
Manufacturer / Maker:
Bosworth, Chase & Hall, Cincinnati
Measurements:
Approximately 6 ⅝" T x 4 ⅜" W x 1 ¾" D
Suggested Weight:
Roughly 1 lb
Item Number : P12967
Category : Collectibles
Brand : Bosworth, Chase & Hall, Cincinnati
