A Praise Meeting of the Birds

by Margaret H. Morris 

Philadelphia:  Edward S. Morris, 1878

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD condition.

• Cordovan covers have pebbled texture and gilt title. 
• Thin boards show some edgewear.  Corners are scuffed. 
• Spine has no text, ends are chipped and frayed.  See photos.  
• Binding is secure, stitching shows at openings.  See photos.  
• End papers/ pastedowns in cordovan to match boards show little sign of age or wear.
• Interior is gently age-toned. 
• Inside pages have penciled address on last page of publisher's notices.
• PS2024.1031

38 pages. 4 5/8 x 7 1/2 inches

A very good copy of this rare little book, the proceeds of which were intended to support settlement in Liberia, West Africa.  The book starts with an allegorical poem, with various species of birds thanking the Creator, finishing with the Gospel bird, who sings the praises of a return to Africa.  The rest is content relating to the Liberian Exodus Association.  The publisher was Edward S. Morris, a Philadelphia businessman and a stalwart of the Association who had sponsored an exhibition of Liberian products at the 1876 Centennial.  

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