Under His Shadow Last Poems F R Havergal 1879 Blue HC James Nisbet
$ 7.9
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Under His Shadow Last Poems F R Havergal 1879 Blue HC James Nisbet. The book shows honest age and use: the blue cloth hasscattered dark stains, rubbing, and edge wear, but thegilt still presents nicely on spine and front. Binding appearssound for careful handling, making this a charming piece for collectors ofVictorian religious poetry, hymn writers, or Havergal first/early editions. A lovely little Victorian devotional poetry volume by Frances Ridley Havergal, titled "Under His Shadow: The Last Poems" and published by James Nisbet & Co., London. This is a small blue cloth hardcover with gilt spine title and gilt lyre emblem to the front board, measuring about 5 inches tall – a classic pocket-size 32mo devotional book. Inside, you’ll find Havergal’s final poems, issued posthumously with a preface by her sister Maria V. G. Havergal dated November 1879, and the usual early Nisbet pagination and contents. The book shows honest age and use: the blue cloth has scattered dark stains, rubbing, and edge wear, but the gilt still presents nicely on spine and front. The text pages are age-toned with occasional spots and handling marks, as expected for a 19th-century volume, but remain very readable. Binding appears sound for careful handling, making this a charming piece for collectors of Victorian religious poetry, hymn writers, or Havergal first/early editions. A characterful, display-worthy example of Havergal’s last poems in its original 19th-century binding, ideal for the shelf or as a gift for a lover of classic Christian verse. Item specifics 📚 Title: Under His Shadow: The Last Poems ✍️ Author: Frances Ridley Havergal 🏛️ Publisher: James Nisbet & Co., Berners Street, London 📆 Publication date: c.1879–1880 (preface dated November 1879; early Nisbet edition)Internet Archive +1 📐 Size: Approx. 5" H x 3.5" W (small pocket 32mo)[link removed by eBay] 🧵 Binding: Blue cloth hardcover with gilt spine title & gilt device to front 🌟 Special features: "One Hundredth Thousand" printing statement; Victorian devotional poetry; preface by Maria V. G. Havergal 🕊️ Subject: Christian / devotional poetry, inspirational verse 🗣️ Language: English 📄 Pages: c. 212 pages (typical early Nisbet edition)Internet Archive +1 🏷️ Format: Antique hardback (non-illustrated text) 🎁 Great for: Collectors of Havergal, 19th-century religious literature, decorative vintage books Condition Good- / Fair antique condition: structurally sound but with noticeable external wear and staining; interior aged but intact and legible. Additional details Covers show rubbing to corners and spine ends, scattered dark staining and marks to front board, and small areas of fraying at extremities. Gilt titling is still legible and attractive. Endpapers and text blocks show age toning, scattered foxing spots, and the occasional smudge or mark consistent with age and use. No dust jacket, as issued. Seller’s note: All vintage books are sold as found. Please review all photos carefully for the best illustration of condition and feel free to send a message with any questions before purchasing. Keywords Frances Ridley Havergal, Under His Shadow, Last Poems, James Nisbet & Co, Victorian devotional poetry book, antique Christian poetry, 19th century religious verse, blue cloth gilt, pocket prayer book, royal 32mo, hymn writer collectible, Butler & Tanner Selwood Printing Works, Maria V G Havergal preface, antique religion spirituality book, small hardback 5 inch, British antiquarian poetry.
