Early Prayer Books of America: Being a Descriptive Account of Prayer Books Published in the United States, Mexico, and Canada
by WRIGHT, REV. JOHN
- Used
- first
- Condition
- First Edition; illustrated with various title pages and bindings of books described in the text. This is the author’s own copy
- Seller
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
St. Paul, Minnesota: privately printed, 1896. First Edition; illustrated with various title pages and bindings of books described in the text. This is the author’s own copy, with his bookplate; interleaved with pages bearing his annotations and corrections, with clippings pasted in. Bound in what is apparently original morocco, but rebacked with the original labels (faded); old shellac, scuffs and wear, yet solid and clean; in a custom full morocco clamshell box.
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- Bookseller
- Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 37150P
- Title
- Early Prayer Books of America: Being a Descriptive Account of Prayer Books Published in the United States, Mexico, and Canada
- Author
- WRIGHT, REV. JOHN
- Book Condition
- Used - First Edition; illustrated with various title pages and bindings of books described in the text. This is the author’s own copy
- Publisher
- privately printed
- Place of Publication
- St. Paul, Minnesota
- Date Published
- 1896
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About the Seller
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Biblio member since 2009
Newton, Massachusetts
About Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
With more than 35 years experience in the rare book trade, Peter L. Stern and Co., Inc. has established itself as a highly regarded firm of antiquarian booksellers.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Clamshell Box
- A protective box designed for storing and preserving a bound book or loose sheets. A clamshell box is hinged on one side, with...
- Rebacked
- having had the material covering the spine replaced. ...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...