Olney Hymns in Three Books

Olney Hymns in Three Books

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Publisher

W. Oliver, J. Buckland and J. Johnson

Author

[Cowper, William and Newton, John]

Reference

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xxvii, [1], 427pp, [1]. Later full morocco, raised bands, spine in six panels, title in gilt to second panel, edition to third, date to foot, remaining panels with central small flower tool, volute corner pieces, covers bordered with gilt double fillet, gilt roll to edges and inner dentelles, a.e.g. combed and curl pattern marbled endpapers. Slightly rubbed to extremities, internally lightly browned with light foxing, small closed tear to head of A5. Previous owners armorial bookplate (Charles Lilburn) to front pastedown. The first appearance in book form of the hymn 'Faith's Review and Expectation', better known as 'Amazing Grace'. Russell 21

Period

16mo

Year

Good+

Binding

Full Morocco

Publish Place

London

Publish Year

1779

Edition

First Edition

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