Leather bound - Circa 1790 - Explore May 8, 2023
50 years ago I purchased this unusually bound book which, despite its sorry state. I estimated to be fairly old. The rigid cover made of leather overlaying wood veneer was unique in my mind. My research led me to find out that binding techniques changed in the 1600s with use of layers of paper, instead of wood veneer, overlaid with leather. This book however did not fit the story. Further research led me to the Princeton Theological Commons digital library which showed the Psalm book by Isaac Watts, 1674-1748, having been published originally in 1719 in London.
As it was used extensively by religious services attendees, the cover was made of wood with leather overlay to prevent destruction from use.
Estimated publication date of this version: 1790s
The book was republished several times in the 1700s and 1800s with digitized copies in the Internet Archive of the Library.
Leather bound - Circa 1790 - Explore May 8, 2023
50 years ago I purchased this unusually bound book which, despite its sorry state. I estimated to be fairly old. The rigid cover made of leather overlaying wood veneer was unique in my mind. My research led me to find out that binding techniques changed in the 1600s with use of layers of paper, instead of wood veneer, overlaid with leather. This book however did not fit the story. Further research led me to the Princeton Theological Commons digital library which showed the Psalm book by Isaac Watts, 1674-1748, having been published originally in 1719 in London.
As it was used extensively by religious services attendees, the cover was made of wood with leather overlay to prevent destruction from use.
Estimated publication date of this version: 1790s
The book was republished several times in the 1700s and 1800s with digitized copies in the Internet Archive of the Library.