Lord Brassey — Texts and Hymns

Not stated, Printed for Private Circulation, c1912. Cloth. A very scarce copy of this specially selected book of hymns and texts by politician and governor, Thomas Brassey, printed for private circulation. A very scarce compiled series of hymns and religious texts.Bound in the original suede, with gilt stamp and text. The passages were chosen by Lord Brassey, a British Liberal Party politician, governor of the Colony of Victoria and founder of The Naval Annual, which largely concerned the British Royal Navy. Passages have been organised into eight parts, with part seven containing hymns and prayers. With other chapters titled 'Duty Towards God', 'Promises' and 'The Wisdom of Life' amongst others.  Bound in the original suede. Externally, smart. With sunning to the spine and sides of the boards. With a closed tear to the tail of the spine and slight chipping to the head. With general edge wear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with light offsetting to the endpapers and the odd spot. Good . Ill.: None. Good .