1852 The Church Missionary Juvenile Instructor for the Year 1852
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Description
First Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding, Scarce
Scarce in all contemporary editions.
This work combines storytelling, missionary news, illustrations, and educational content tailored for a juvenile audiences, all aiming to reflect the imperial and evangelical ideologies of the Church Missionary Society, an evangelical Anglican organisation which promoted missionary work in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
With an illustrated title page, and numerous vignette and full page illustrations throughout.
Two former owner's twentieth century inscriptions to the verso of the front free endpaper.
A fascinating volume aiming to inspire interest in foreign missions, cultivate religious fervour, and encourage moral and financial support for missionary activities.
Condition
In a half calf binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Small loss of leather to back strip head, with rubbing to back strip head, front joint, and board perimeters. Hinges strained, but firmly held. Inscriptions to verso of front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages a touch age toned, with the odd spot.
Very Good
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