c.1856 Book of Psalms Benn Pitman Phonographic Institute Cincinnati Ohio 1st Ed.
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This is the c.1856 first edition of The Book of Psalms published by Benn Pitman in Cincinnati, Ohio. This book is 68 pages plus an eight page section containing Benn Pitman's Descriptive Catalogue and advertising, plus the end papers in the original brown buckram hardcover binding measuring about 7" x 4.25". The title page reads: The Book Of PSALMS In Phonetic Short Hand - Phonographic Institute, Cincinnati, O. The verso of the title page is printed Engraved On Stone By Benn PItman. I don't find any date on this book but Pitman's Discriptive Catalogue at the end of the book includes advertising for back issues of The Phonographic Reporter for the years 1855 through 1856. Other references in the catalog support a dating to the 1850s and I believe this is the first edition. This book has an early lending library leaflet from the Minneapolis Miniature Library tipped in on the front end paper but no other library markings. There is a trace of a damp stain visible on the top center which runs through the book but nothing is stuck together or otherwise seriously damaged. There are a couple pages toward the center where the damp staining is darker but on most pages it isn't bad. The binding is well intact and this book is in good shape overall. Email any questions. Thanks for looking. The following is some historical information on Benjamin
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