Parental Affection for a Son 1814 early American juvenile poetry Christianity
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & Prints(Old Books, Sunday School Books, Pocket Books, Christianity, American Publications, 19th Century Books).
A Monument of Parental Affection to a Dear and Only Son, by the Rev. Joshua Gilpin.
Published 1814, New Haven by I. Cooke and Co.
108 pages. Text in English.
Period paper covered boards, cloth spine. With 1827 gift inscription to fly leaf. Contents tight and clean with light to moderate scattered age spotting.
Scarce early American juvenile.
Book remains well preserved and very attractive on the shelf. It displays a beautiful age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
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Book Measure 5 5/8" H x 3" W.
[B157 -BR1124-GC2].