Christian Ballads

Coxe, a. Cleveland ( Rector of Calvary Church, New York)

Published by D. Appleton & Co., New York, N.Y., 1865

About this Item

Revised Edition of 1864 printing. A Very Good PLUS volume. Full leather with all edges gilt, though a bit dulled. Bright gilt spine title/with gilt decorations. One small chip to leather spine with other micro rubbed areas. Marbled end-papers. BOOK PLATE of renowned Gilbert Ernest Hubbard on blank front free end-paper.( Hubbard authored middle eastern conference papers, world and church history during the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century.) Volumes extremities are gently worn (shelf wear), corner tips more so. Beautiful red and black elaborate TITLE page. Scattered foxing and offsetting from engravings throughout; Dedication page has a shadow at gutter of ? (see photo), but does not detract. A previous owner has placed a small name stamp on dedication and Preface page. Tissue guards in place for all full page engravings. In addition to Hubbard bookplate there is a copperplate script gift inscription tipped in to same page. 225 pages. Hard to find title. Beautiful item. Tight text block. (Rev. Coxe was the Rector of Calvary Church, NYC.).

Seller Inventory # 005229

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Christian Ballads
• Publisher: D. Appleton & Co., New York, N.Y.
• Publication Date: 1865
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: John A. Hows
• Condition: Very Good+
• Seller catalogs:
  • Religion
  • Poetry