SACRED POETRY: CONSISTING OF PSALMS AND HYMNS. A NEW EDITION, WITH ADDITIONAL HYMNS.

Jeremy Belknap.

Published by Boston: Thomas and Andrews, 1812

12mo, contemporary straight grain red morocco, covers with two gilt frames, spine in five richly gilt stamped panels, gilt edged boards and thin turn-ins, marbled endpapers, somewhat rubbed, the upper cover with owner's gilt stamping ("ABIEL WOOD 3d"), text block with all edges gilt, 232, [viii], 276pp. Presentation inscription on free front endpapers "Abiel Wood the 3d | presented by | his affectionate | father | John T. Wood | June 4, 1815." An unsigned binding, likely the work of John Roulstone (ca. 1778-1826), deemed by Hannah Dustin French as "very likely the best binder of his time and place," with this copy displaying many of his characteristic tools and devices. For comparison, see Maser, BOOKBINDING IN AMERICA #22, similarly conceived. Belknap's work comprises a reprint of BAL 936, first appearing in 1795. [N.B. - The Wood family, at the time, was the wealthiest of Wiscasset, Maine, owning many ships and carrying on an extensive trade with England, selling cotton and lumber. The father, John T. Wood, together with his brother, Abiel Jr., had built impressive residences in town. The Wood-Foote House (constructed circa 1811-1825) remains today at High and Lee Street, descending through most of its years from Abiel's first ownership through succeeding family members]. Seller Inventory # E-90/13

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Title: SACRED POETRY: CONSISTING OF PSALMS AND ...
Publisher: Boston: Thomas and Andrews
Publication Date: 1812
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket