For Sale:
Many of these hymns are original compositions of the Committee, whose
members are mostly Japanese Christian ministers.
A Committee. HYMNS AND SONGS OF PRAISE. Tokyo and Osaka, (Printed by The
Sie**** Bunsha), 1891. Prepared by a Committee 1888. Revised 1890.
Preface to the Sol-Fa Edition by Geo. Allchin and dated Osaka, April
1891. Original Preface (August 1890) lists the Committee members, most
of whom are Japanese. Contents, Index of Subjects, Index of Tunes,
Metrical Index, and Index of First Lines are all in English, followed by
288 hymns and songs with the titles in English and the rest in Japanese
characters, numbered backwards to the rear of the book. Approx. 300 pp.
in maroon cloth, decorated on the rear cover in gilt Japanese
characters, and the words ****NSEIJ SAMBIKA. Gilt characters on spine,
black moiré endpapers. Moderate wear, ink inscription on both the front
and rear free endpapers. Very good. $75.00 U.S.
Stephen Longshore
Adjala bookshop
Box 23025
Woodstock, Ontario
Canada N4T 1R9
adjala@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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