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This is an original issue Of "The Christian Diadem and Family Keepsake, in unattached pictorial wraps, as issued. Volume 2, No. 3, September 1854. New Series), Whole No. 57. The proprietor and editor of the periodical was Zephaniah Paten Hatch; Associate Editor was Rev. E. S. Davis. The magazine was published at 9 Spruce Street, New York . "The Christian Diadem and Family Keepsake" was a compendium of short pieces . prose and poetry that illustrated Christian morals and precepts. Some of the pieces are attributed to their authors, and some remain anonymous . we may assume the pieces with no author were penned by one of the editors. This little magazine is most frequently found bound together with other issues into a single volume. Individual issues , such as that here offered, are seldom found as published, with their original wraps intact. **************************************** TITLE : Christian Diadem and Family Keepsake / ISSUE : Volume 2, number 3 (New Series) / DATE : September1854 / EDITOR : Z. Paten Hatch (Zephaniah Paten Hatch, 1818 - 1874) / IMPRINT : Z. Paten Hatch / PLACE : 9 Spruce Street, New York / STATUS : OP / PHYSICAL DETAILS : Monthly Periodical; Has an engraved frontispiece with tissue guard; volume pages 73 to 102 + 4 pages of a promotional insert [36 pages in all]; approx. 6 1/4" x 9 5/8" ; pictorial wraps; contents sewn, but issue is laid within unattached wrapper, as issued. RARELY FOUND AS ISSUED, IN ORIGINAL WRAPS ********************************************************* Some things of interest in this September 1854 issue: -- The front cover has a number of charming vignettes depicting favorite Bible stories. Such florid covers were typical for mid-century American publications. // -- The rear cover has a detailed promotional advertisement for Hatch's bound volume of "The Christian Diadem". The bound volumes are usually what are found today. Issues in wraps, as offered here, seldom surface onto the market. Hatch was operating a "MAMMOTH LOTTERY" to collect operating revenues. At the bottom of the cover is an offer to send an engraving depicting "THE MARRIAGE OF GEN. GEORGE WASHINGTON, GRATIS" // -- At the beginning of the issue is a lovely picture of "Coblentz on the Rhine", engraved by J. Kelly, Fulton St., New York. This frontispiece does not illustrate a particular story or article in the issue but seems merely present as a decorative touch. These were often removed for framing. It is an exceptionally nice print, and in excellent condition. // -- "FROM MY PORTFOLIO CLOSET REFLECTIONS FOR MOTHERS AND TEACHERS / MOTHER SONGS" BY S. W. SETON. S. W. Seton was known as "Father Seton". Seton was a well-known expert on the education of infant or primary grades in schools. He was active in promoting Sunday Schools. His opinions were highly respected in the Christian community. S. W. Seton was General Agent of the Public Schools of New York City. // -- "ADONIRAM JUDSON : BURMAH'S GREAT MISSIONARY, OR, RECORDS OF THE LIFE, CHARACTER AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF ADONIRAM JUDSON". Bound in at the rear of the issue is a advertisment for a new book about the life of an intrepid missionary. The book was published by Edward H. Fletcher. The ad contains, as was usual, numerous reviews and testimonials for the book. Adoniram Judson (1788 1850) was an American Baptist missionary who labored for almost forty years in Burma (now known as Myanmar). At the age of 25, Adoniram Judson was the first Protestant missionary sent from North America to preach in Burma. His mission and work led to the formation of the first Baptist association in America, inspired many Americans to become or support missionaries, translated the Bible into Burmese, and established a number of Baptist churches in Burma. He is sometimes mistakenly referred to as the "first missionary to Burma", but he was actually preceded by James Chater and Richard Mardon who arrived in 1807. They were followed by Felix Carey. However, since those who came earlier did. Seller Inventory # 1073
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