1894 The Gospel Primer Palmer J.E.White 1st Edition Adventist Missionary Antique For Sale

Antique 1894 first edition of The Gospel Primer, by W. O. Palmer and J. E. White.Published by the Review and Herald Publishing Co., Battle Creek, Michigan, for The Southern Missionary.Copyright page states:“Copyrighted, 1894, by W. O. Palmer and J. E. White.”An especially interesting feature of this copy is the handwritten presentation inscription inside the front cover, apparently reading:“Presented to Mildred Carpenter, May 29 - 1894, By Mrs. E. S. Miller.”The dated inscription places this particular copy in circulation during its original 1894 publication year.Attractive original blue hardcover with illustrated Gospel Primer front board.Condition: Antique condition with considerable age-related wear. Covers show rubbing, edge and corner wear, scuffing and soiling. Corners and spine ends have wear/fraying. Interior pages show expected toning/aging and occasional spotting/soiling. Handwritten 1894 presentation inscription inside front cover. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition and completeness of this 130+ year-old book.A fascinating piece of late-19th-century American religious, educational, missionary and Seventh-day Adventist publishing history.Original antique book pictured is the exact item you will receive.