The Altar In Your Church : Its History, Purpose, Position and Adornment
by Leach, William H
- Used
- very good
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
New York NY: Goodenough and Woglom Co., 1945. Book. Very Good. Softcover (Side-stapled). Probable First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. This guide covers the paraments, ornaments, and linens commonly found on Christian altars. Different styles of altar cloths, including their color variance according to the Church calendar, and flowers are also discussed. Book Condition : Very Good; former owner's name in ink at top front cover; some darkening around spine on both covers; no internal markings..
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Details
- Bookseller
- Adamstown Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 219816
- Title
- The Altar In Your Church : Its History, Purpose, Position and Adornment
- Author
- Leach, William H
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- Probable First Edition
- Publisher
- Goodenough and Woglom Co.
- Place of Publication
- New York NY
- Date Published
- 1945
- Keywords
- Communion Altar
- Bookseller catalogs
- Religion & Theology; Religion & Theology / Christianity; Religion & Theology / Church Histories;
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Adamstown Books
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
About Adamstown Books
Adamstown Books is an online antiquarian and used book dealer in Lancaster PA. Our presence began in Adamstown, aka America's Antiques Capital. The Adamstown tradition is boosted by our proximity to the emerging antiques presence in Columbia PA, and the rich religious and cultural history of Lancaster County and Pennsylvania. With Gettysburg a 1 1/2 hour drive away, the American Civil War is naturally one of our key categories.
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