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RARE Antique 1867 Book "Mrs. Stowe's Religious Poems" 1st Edition - Author Signed
Rare first edition by the author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and famous abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe. Octavo. 107pp. Dark green cloth stamped in gilt. Publishers: University Press: Welch, Bigelow, & Co, Cambridge. Foxing on a few pages, mainly at front and back of book. Corners bumped,first two pages starting to detach. Inscribed by Harriet Beecher Stowe on the front fly:
"Why shouldst thou study in the month of June?
In dusky books of ---- Hebrew love?
Then the great Teacher of all glorious things
Passes in hourly light before thy door."
Harriet Beecher Stowe
March 4, 1867
Also inscribed on opposite page:
"Julia P. Bull 1886, (with the 6 marked out and 7 written over it)"
Book measures 7 1/8" x 4 5/8" x 1/2"
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good condition.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Fabric, Gold Leaf, Paper
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Rare first edition by the author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and famous abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe. Octavo. 107pp. Dark green cloth stamped in gilt. Publishers: University Press: Welch, Bigelow, & Co, Cambridge. Foxing on a few pages, mainly at front and back of book. Corners bumped,first two pages starting to detach. Inscribed by Harriet Beecher Stowe on the front fly:
"Why shouldst thou study in the month of June?
In dusky books of ---- Hebrew love?
Then the great Teacher of all glorious things
Passes in hourly light before thy door."
Harriet Beecher Stowe
March 4, 1867
Also inscribed on opposite page:
"Julia P. Bull 1886, (with the 6 marked out and 7 written over it)"
Book measures 7 1/8" x 4 5/8" x 1/2"
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good condition.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Fabric, Gold Leaf, Paper
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good condition.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
7 x 4.5 x 0.5 in
Antique 1867 Book "Mrs. Stowe's Religious Poems" 1st Edition - Author Signed
Estimate $900-$2,700
Starting Price
$180
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