Sequel to Harry and Archie; or, First and Last Communion.

[Edward Monro]

Published by General Protestant Episcopal Sunday School Union, New York, 1850

About this Item

The first US edition of this exceptionally scarce sequel to Edward Monro's "Harry and Archie", a poignant tale surrounding the friendship and grief of two boys. First US edition. A vanishingly scarce work, with no copies held institutionally of this sequel. Published by the General Protestant Episcopal Sunday School Union based on the London edition, revised and with engravings by Boyd.Illustrated with a frontispiece and vignette title page. A poignant sequel to 'Harry and Archie' (1848), a tale of two young boys and their friendship through their confirmation classes and various temptations. The story ends with Archie's death and funeral, with this sequel focusing on Harry as he adjusts to life without his best friend.Written by English priest and educator Edward Monro, known for his religious writings with a moral lesson. With ten pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear, bound in the incorrect order, with no continuous pagination. Bound in quarter calf with paper-covered boards. Externally, generally smart, with rubbing to boards and leather. Small worm holes to front joint. Pencil inscriptions to the front endpaper and blanks. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with light scattered spotting throughout. Very Good.

Seller Inventory # 949Q29

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sequel to Harry and Archie; or, First and Last Communion.
• Publisher: General Protestant Episcopal Sunday School Union, New York
• Publication Date: 1850
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: Boyd
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book
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