The Pilgrim Soul; or, Dialogues Between the Pilgrim Soul and Adam, Noah, and Simon Cleophas: Comprising a History of the World, from the Creation to the Destruction of Jerusalem . . . Translated from the German of John Philip Schabalie.
Pittsburgh: Published by Henry Smith. Printed by Johnston and Stockton, 1833. First American edition. 12mo, original calf, red leather label, gilt lettering, 312 pages. A few closed marginal tears (no loss), foxed throughout; some light rubbing; a very good copy. Item #18617
Imaginary dialogues on Biblical history, and a relatively early Pittsburgh imprint. Abraham Clemens noted as the copyright holder; whether this is also the translator is unclear. With contemporary ink ownership inscriptions in the endpapers and a pencil doodle.
Price: $125.00