John Bunyan. PILGRIM'S PROGRESS. 1844
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Philadelphia: Presbyterian Board of Publication. 1844. SPECIAL, ILLUSTRATED EDITION - Edition includes author Bunyan's last additions and corrections. Includes a life of the author by Josiah Conder, Esq. Book is embellished with 25 illustrated engravings, includes frontispiece engraving by Welch and Walter of John Bunyan, from an authentic 1682 portrait. Engravings drawn by H. Mellville, all include original tissue guards. Octavo, 554 Pages. Spine includes 5 raised bands. Beautiful gold inlay along spine and hardcover. Foxing, age discoloration, most especially within front and rear end papers. Hardcover intact, leather chipped and frayed along spine and corners. One tissue guard is creased along center of page. Book includes detached signature card, with "Mr. B. Gage", who may have been previous owner. One of the most significant works in Religious English Literature
