The Friend American Religious & Literary Journal 1833 Robert Smith leather book

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The Friend: A Religious and Literary Journal, ed. by Robert Smith.
Published 1833, Philadelphia by Adam Waldie.
416 pages. Text in English. Index at front. Volume begins with Oct. 13, 1832 issue and continues on weekly until Oct. 5, 1833, so one consecutive year of issues. Appears to be consecutive and uninterrupted, but not collated page by page. Each issue is 8 pp.

Attractive antiquarian 1/2 leather binding, smooth spine, gilt bands, gilt title lettering on contrasting black leather label, marbled covers.

Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. 

Binding gently age worn but still appealing, leather and joints slightly rubbed but still supple, remains overall very attractive as an object.

Text block paper is well age toned as typical, moderate to heavy old damp staining, internally book remains mostly tight and sound. 

Still attractive on the shelf. Book displays a unique age patina, any age flaws seem easy to overlook or forgive. 

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Book Measures c. 11 1/4" H x 9 1/2" W.

[B5026].