Item #241 Obituary Notices of The Rev. John Chester, D. D. Late Pastor of The Second Presbyterian Congregation In The City of Albany
Obituary Notices of The Rev. John Chester, D. D. Late Pastor of The Second Presbyterian Congregation In The City of Albany
Obituary Notices of The Rev. John Chester, D. D. Late Pastor of The Second Presbyterian Congregation In The City of Albany
Obituary Notices of The Rev. John Chester, D. D. Late Pastor of The Second Presbyterian Congregation In The City of Albany

Obituary Notices of The Rev. John Chester, D. D. Late Pastor of The Second Presbyterian Congregation In The City of Albany

Albany: Packard and Van Benthuysen, 1829. First Edition. Slim octavo, 84 pages, finely bound in full green leather, both boards ruled in gilt. All edges gilt, with gilt decoration along the fore edges of the boards, gilt dentelles, and marbled endpapers. Obituary Notices of the Rev. John Chester, D.D., Late Pastor of the Second Presbyterian Congregation in the City of Albany is an 1829 Albany memorial volume issued shortly after Chester’s death and published by Packard and Van Benthuysen by order of the church trustees. Devoted to the life, character, and ministerial career of the prominent Presbyterian clergyman, the work gathers funeral and commemorative material honoring a pastor who was widely respected in Albany religious circles. With its combination of biographical tribute, ecclesiastical memorial, and local historical significance, the book is of interest to collectors of American religious history, Presbyterianism, New York State imprints, and early nineteenth-century memorial literature. Previous owner's inscription, some rubbing and wear, mostly to spine, corners bumped, some soiling and discoloration throughout, else in very good condition. Item #241

Price: $300.00

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