Three Discourses: 1. Hymen's Recruiting Sergeant; 2. The Drunkard's Looking Glass; 3. God's Revenge Against Adultery

Mason L. Weems

Published by Random House, New York, 1929

About this Item

Numbered Limited Edition | Three Discourses by Parson Weems (Harbor Press, 1929)

A beautiful example of early 20th-century fine press work. This volume collects three of the most famous moral "discourses" by Mason L. Weems?the legendary "Parson Weems" known for the George Washington cherry tree myth. Produced by the renowned Harbor Press, this edition is a masterpiece of typography and book design.

Listing Highlights:

Strictly Limited Edition: This is copy No. 157 of only one thousand copies ever printed.

Fine Press Pedigree: Expertly printed at the Harbor Press for Random House, featuring the elegant design work characteristic of this prestigious private press.

Unopened & Uncut: A rare find for collectors?the first two sections of the book remain uncut/unopened, exactly as they left the bindery nearly a century ago.

Scholarly Value: Features a comprehensive introduction by Emily E.F. Skeel, the noted bibliographer and descendant of Noah Webster.

Condition Report:

Overall Grade: Very Good.

Interior: 189 pages. The text block is exceptionally clean. Note: the last section was cut (some edges roughly), and there is a small closed tear to the blank page opposite the half-title.

Exterior: Original decorative boards with honest shelf wear to the edges consistent with age.

An essential acquisition for collectors of Fine Press, Early American Satire, or the history of the American book trade.

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Seller Inventory # 000690

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Three Discourses: 1. Hymen's Recruiting Sergeant; 2. The Drunkard's Looking Glass; 3. God's Revenge Against Adultery
• Publisher: Random House, New York
• Publication Date: 1929
• Language: English
• Binding: Decorative Boards
• Edition: Limited Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Very Good