Description
The Friend's Library: Comprising Journals, Doctrinal Treatises, and Other Writings of Members of the Religious Society of Friends. Edited by William Evans and Thomas Evans. Volume IV. 1st Edition published in 1840 in Philadelphia by Joseph Rakestraw. Condition: Sound binding. Full leather with heavy rubbing and wear as pictured above. Board tips rubbed through. Leather on spine looks as though it was scorched by fire at some point. Dig in back board. Inscription on front free endpaper and another former owner's stamp on front flyleaf. Light to moderate foxing throughout. Pages 284 and 285 have a few purple pencil markings as pictured above. Pages are whole and tight. 6 1/2" x 10 1/4" with 480 pages.
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This antique Quaker book is a fascinating piece of history! The 1840 first edition is in solid condition despite its age, with a full leather binding showing expected wear, including a unique fire-marked spine. The handwritten inscriptions add charm, making it feel even more special. A must-have for collectors of religious texts or early American literature—full of rich memoirs and writings from the Society of Friends. The character and authenticity shine through every detail!