Boston Brattle Lexington Boat Fire Christian Sermon 1840 Lothrop rare pamphlet

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Americana, New England, Massachusetts, Lexington Boat Fire, Memorial Sermon, Religion, Christianity).

A Sermon Preached at the Church in Brattle Square on Sunday Morning, January 19th 1840 on the Destruction of the Lexington by Fire, January 13th, by S.K. Lothrop.
Published 1840, Boston by John H. Eastburn.
24 pages plus wrapper covers. Text in English.

Publisher's pictorial paper wrappers, original string ties. Most surviving examples of this were once bound up in volumes and removed, this rare survival retains the original string tied spine and lettered paper wrappers.

Item is over 100 years old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition.

Paper gently age worn, slight rubbing, remains overall clean and attractive as a fragile survival.

Paper is lightly toned, signs of handling, small scattered spotting, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.

Still attractive on the shelf. The scarce item displays a pleasing and unique age patina and overall is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this offering survives.

Covers measures c. 9 1/2" H x 6" W.

[B12117].