Antique 1889 BEREAN Lesson Book No. 2 Methodist Sabbath School MAPS + Ephemera
$ 26.4
Description
Antique 1889 BEREAN Lesson Book No. 2 Methodist Sabbath School MAPS + Ephemera. Edited by the legendary Rev. John Heyl Vincent (co-founder of the Chautauqua Institution) and Rev. Jesse Lyman Hurlbut, this book is a premier example of Victorian-era religious education. "Kentucky Proposal of Marriage" – A witty, dry-humor dialogue piece. Rare 135-Year-Old Historical Time Capsule Up for auction is an exceptionally well-preserved copy of The Berean Intermediate Lesson Book for 1889 (Berean Series No. 2). Edited by the legendary Rev. John Heyl Vincent (co-founder of the Chautauqua Institution) and Rev. Jesse Lyman Hurlbut, this book is a premier example of Victorian-era religious education. Condition Report Binding: Remarkably tight and secure—rare for a weekly lesson book of this age. Spine: Original blue cloth with gold/black Victorian typography. Shows light authentic shelf wear and fraying at the head/tail, adding to its antique character. Interior: The pages are crisp, clean, and free of major foxing. The binding remains "tight in the blocks." Inscription: Features a beautiful period-correct handwritten ink inscription: "Methodist Sabbath School." Unique "Found" Ephemera (Included!) Tucked between the pages are two original 19th-century humor clippings that provide a charming glimpse into Victorian life: "He visiteth his best girl..." – A classic comic clipping regarding "store clothes" and a protective father's dog. "Kentucky Proposal of Marriage" – A witty, dry-humor dialogue piece.
