Anon — The Cottage Hymn-Book Enlarged

London, The Religious Tract Society, c1855. Leather. An uncommon, pocket sized guide to hymns. Prior owner's inscription to the recto of front endpaper, 'Sarah Chenery&apos. From the library of Allen and Beryl Freer. The Freers were avid art collectors, and acquired quite the selection over the twentieth century, of works mostly bought from the artists. Allen organised many exhibitions of artists he admired and published several works on art. An enlarged edition of this cottage hymn-book, suitable for both public worship and private use. Comprising 236 hymns total. In a full calf binding. Fading to the spine. Externally, very smart. Small splits to the head of both joints. Prior owner's inscription to the recto of front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. The odd spot to pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .