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A handsome lot of seven antique and early 20th-century Lutheran religious books, primarily in German, with one English-language volume. The newest book dates to 1926, with the others dating earlier.
These are genuine period books with the character of an old Lutheran church or family library. The collection includes a variety of traditional hardcover bindings, including dark cloth covers with gilt lettering and embossed decorative details. Their aged spines and varied colors make them especially attractive when displayed together on a bookshelf.
The books are being offered as a group, with an emphasis on their historic, religious, and decorative appeal. They would be appropriate for a collection of Lutheran religious books, German religious history, church memorabilia, an antique library, or simply as decorative vintage books.
Lot includes:
- 7 antique/early vintage religious books
- Primarily German-language
- 1 English-language volume
- Lutheran religious subject matter
- Oldest volumes appear to date to the late 19th/early 20th century
- Newest volume dated 1926
- Traditional cloth and hardcover bindings
- Attractive assortment of dark and muted-colored covers
Condition:
All books show age and signs of use. Expect rubbing, shelf wear, fading, worn corners and edges, surface dust, and other imperfections consistent with their age. Pages may show age toning, foxing, or discoloration. Please examine the photographs for the condition and appearance of the individual books.
A great decorative and collectible lot for a Lutheran church history collection, German-American religious collection, antique library, or vintage bookshelf.
