Antique Victorian \"The Come Ye Apart\" Birthday Book – J. R. Miller, D.D. – 1890s For Sale

Antique Victorian \"The Come Ye Apart\" Birthday Book – J. R. Miller, D.D. – 1890s

Beautiful late 19th-century Christian devotional birthday book published by the Sunday School Union, London, England.

Features an ornate black textured binding with gold-stamped lettering, decorative gilt detailing, beautifully illustrated Victorian pages, and attractive period typography.

A particularly wonderful feature of this copy is its handwritten history.

The book contains 24 handwritten name entries, carefully recorded in beautiful antique cursive, along with an original handwritten index identifying their corresponding pages. Several entries share the Bailey surname, offering an intriguing connection to the people and families who originally treasured this book.

An original handwritten Christmas 1896 gift inscription establishes its existence during the Victorian era.

The interior pages remain remarkably attractive for their age, retaining their original printing and handwritten historical details. The exterior displays expected age-related wear.

A charming, approximately 130-year-old survivor combining Victorian craftsmanship, Christian devotional literature, and genuine handwritten family history.

A lovely addition to any collection of antique books, Victorian keepsakes, religious literature, or genealogical memorabilia.

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