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Antique 1885 Highway Songs Hymn Book Captain E.E. Nickerson Gospel Camp Music. Compiler: Captain E.E. Nickerson. Rare 1st Edition Victorian Gospel Songbook. Rare 1st Edition Victorian Gospel Songbook This is an authentic 1885 copy of "Highway Songs," a notable collection of religious hymns and scores from the late 19th-century revival movement. Compiled by Captain Edward Everett Nickerson, this book served as a staple for "Little Soldiers," Sabbath schools, and family worship in the Boston area. Title: Highway Songs (Nos. 1, 2, and 3) Compiler: Captain E.E. Nickerson Publisher: James H. Earle, 178 Washington St., Boston Year: 1885 Content: Gospel hymns, religious scores, and camp meeting songs Condition: Vintage condition with authentic age-related wear consistent with a 140-year-old liturgical book. Please see photos for detailed condition. Includes condensed scores for 19th-century hymns. Features charming period-correct cover art depicting Captain Nickerson with a guitar and a gospel tent.Highly collectible for those interested in Americana, religious history, or antique sheet music.