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Kurzenknabe, J.H. and W.W. Bentley : Fair As the Morning Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School

J.H. Kurzenknabe & Sons, Harrisburg, PA, 1891

1891. First Edition hardcover, 7½ wide x 6-inches high, 192 pages. Pictorial ¼ leather/paper binding with advertising on back cover listing musical publications offered by the publisher. Condition: Heavy wear to binding: Shelf wear and wear to extremities; pieces worn away from top/foot of spine (head and footbands); chips/abrasions; age darken; corners showing. Edges darken from age, wear. Has bookplate of Christ Reformed Church, No. 67 copy of the book (writing above plate states Class No. 1). Cracked at gutter, at page 3. Pages lightly age toned, periodic foxing, yet all pages are clear and readable. Else overall Fair condition. This book was the property of the Christ Reformed Church, Sharpsburg. Maryland. It contains music, words, and full arrangement for the Sunday School Orchestra, a pioneering effort by the authors and publisher. At the time, orchestras were being rapidly introduced in many schools, requiring full orchestration for the various instruments. Songs: Fair as the Morning; Peace I Leave with You; Lord, We Come before Thee Now; Hear My Prayer; Jesus is Coming Again; One by One We'll all be Gathered Home; and many other historic religious songs. This is NOT a recent new copy, a facsimile, or a special reprint of the original - it is the actual1891 book. Scarce. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Fair. Binding: Hard Cover

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