Historic Decorations at the Pan-Presbyterian Council; A Photographic Souvenir of the Ecclesiastical Seals, Symbols, Coats-Of-Arms, Flags, Banners, Devices, Mottoes, and Historic Illustrations (Identified on cover as: Souvenir; Historical Decorations; Presbyterian Council Philadelphia 1880.)
by Mccook, Henry Christopher
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About This Item
Philadelphia: Presbyterian Publishing Company 1982, reprint. (4to paper covers) 38pp. Very good. Illustrated inside front cover, black and white and color illustrations, notes. There is edgewear to the covers and spine. "The Ter-centenary Celebration held in Philadelphia, A.D., 1872, demonstrated the value of historic decorations for awakening interest in and increasing the profit of such an occasion. The question, therefore, arose at an early date, in the business committee to whom had been assigned the duty of arranging for the Second Council of the Presbyterian Alliance: Cannot something of the same kind, on a larger scale, be done by us?" - from the Introductory Chapter. Book about Decoration and Ornament. Identified on cover as: Souvenir; Historical Decorations; Presbyterian Council Philadelphia 1880. Locale: Philadelphia; United States. (Antiques, Antiques, Art, Coats of Arms, Flags, Souvenir Albums).
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- Burton Lysecki Books, ABAC/ILAB (CA)
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- Historic Decorations at the Pan-Presbyterian Council; A Photographic Souvenir of the Ecclesiastical Seals, Symbols, Coats-Of-Arms, Flags, Banners, Devices, Mottoes, and Historic Illustrations (Identified on cover as: Souvenir; Historical Decorations; Presbyterian Council Philadelphia 1880.)
- Author
- Mccook, Henry Christopher
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- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used
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- Publisher
- Presbyterian Publishing Company
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
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- Antiques, Antiques, Art, Coats of Arms, Flags, Souvenir Albums
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- Recreation;
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