Item #12643 A Discourse at the Funeral of Rev. Ralph Emerson, D.D., Late Professor of Ecclesiastical History and Pastoral Theology, in Andover Theological Seminary, Delivered at the Second Congregational Church, Rockford, May 22, 1863. Joseph Haven.

A Discourse at the Funeral of Rev. Ralph Emerson, D.D., Late Professor of Ecclesiastical History and Pastoral Theology, in Andover Theological Seminary, Delivered at the Second Congregational Church, Rockford, May 22, 1863.

Chicago: Sterling P. Rounds, Premium Steam Book and Job Printer, 1863. First edition. 8vo, removed, 28 pages. Old nonce volume autograph ink pagination to the upper corners of the rectos; some light soiling; stitching a bit loose; a very good copy. Item #12643

The late Andover professor and Yale graduate Emerson (1787-1863) spent his last years in Rockford, Ill.; his funeral sermon was preached by his son-in-law, a professor at the Chicago Theological seminary. Also includes a brief statement delivered by one Rev. Blaisdell (likely James Joshua Blaisdell) at Emerson's grave in Beloit, Wisconsin. A nice Chicago ante-fire imprint. Ante-Fire Imprints 716.

Price: $100.00

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