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1791WRCAM45532Hartford: Hudson & Goodwin 1791. 360pp. Later mottled calf. Extremities rubbed. Modern bookplates on front pastedown. Contemporary ownership inscription on front flyleaf. Light scattered foxing and soiling. Minor worming to top corner of first few leaves. Very good. Fourth edition of Barlow's revision of Watts' Psalms first published in 1785. "Barlow was invited by the General Association of Connecticut to revise Dr. Watts version of the Psalms in order to remove the allusions to Great Britain and the king and so make them more acceptable to singing in the United States." Barlow notable poet "Hartford Wit" and outspoken political savant of the early years of the United States republic is described as one of the most liberal thinkers of his time DAB. Several friends collaborated with him on the project including the poet John Trumbull. A rare edition. ESTC W30912. SHIPTON & MOONEY 46122. BRISTOL B7649. TRUMBULL 2720. BAL 860. Hudson & Goodwin unknown books
39556BOOKBINDING THE BOOK OF PSALMS TRANSLATED OUT OF THE ORIGINAL HEBREW: AND THE FORMER TRANSLATIONS DILIGENTLY COMPARED AND REVISED. New York: American Bible Society 1856. Large 8vo. Contemporary embossed full-calf all edges gilt. 212 pages. A fine copy of the Book of Psalms published by the American Bible Society and bound in a richly decorated embossed calf and gilt edges - a very good exampl of the impact of steam press an American book binding. It is inscribed on fr blank leaf: "Mrs. Lester Bradner From her affectionate son William. Oct. 6t 1856." Her husband was the Rev. Lester Bradner Episcopal priest in New York Very good. unknown books