Bidspirit auction | 1850. Hymns for the Use

1850. Hymns for the Use of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Lane & Scott, 1850. Revised Edition. - This small-format religious volume is titled Hymns for the Use of the Methodist Episcopal Church, published in New York by Lane & Scott in 1850. The title page identifies it as a Revised Edition and includes the biblical quotation from 1 Corinthians 14:15. The book was printed by Joseph Longking at 200 Mulberry-street. The binding is full brown leather, likely sheepskin or calf, featuring a red leather title label on the spine with gilt-stamped lettering reading Methodist Hymns. The front flyleaves contain several distinct handwritten ownership inscriptions in ink and pencil, including George Bull Book, Church and G Bull Esq, alongside various numerical notations. The text block is organized by hymn number and thematic headings, such as Growth in Grace. The work is a duodecimo (12mo) size. The leather binding is in poor to fair condition, showing heavy weathering, significant scuffing, and large areas of surface loss to both the front and rear boards. The spine is rubbed with chipping at the head and foot, though the red title label remains largely intact despite gilt fading. Internally, the pages exhibit heavy foxing and dampstaining throughout, particularly on the preliminary leaves and scattered through the text block. There is general toning and edge wear consistent with age and extensive devotional use. The binding remains structurally sound.