Songs Divine & Moral 1846 Isaac Watts religious songbook for children

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Songs Divine and Moral, by Isaac Watts.
Published 1846, Philadelphia by American Sunday School Union.
89 pages. Text in English. Wood engraved frontis, well illustrated with decorative wood engravings.

Scarce American book.

Period 1/4 leather binding, smooth spine, gilt bands & title lettering, marbled covers

Item is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition.

Binding age worn, leather scuffed with hairline cracking along joints, covers still strongly and well attached, yet still remains overall attractive as an object.

Text block paper is toned and lightly age spotted, internally well preserved.

Still attractive on the shelf. Item displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

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Book Measures c. 6" H x 3 7/8" W.

[B1864].