[Daniel Berkeley Updike | Large Paper] On The Dedications Of American Churches

[D.B. Updike and H. Brown.] On the Dedications of American Churches. An enquiry into the naming of churches in the United States, some account of English dedications, and suggestions for future dedications in the American Church. Compiled by Two Laymen of the Diocese of Rhode Island. Cambridge [MA]: Riverside Press, 1891. One of 150 copies printed on large paper. In addition to its larger size, the etching on the title page--which was printed in the standard, "small paper" edition--was the work of W.H.W. Bicknell. Blue paper wrappers covering thicker paper covers. Printed paper label to spine. Almost entirely uncut. Measures approx. 7.25" x 10". (The standard edition measured 6” x 8.75”.) Wear and some small chips to edges of the wrappers, in addition to some browning and light stains. Split front right edge of wrappers has been repaired. No fragility to hinges, other than a 1/2" tear to top edge of front hinge. (Darker portion in the image of the front cover is a shadow.) "...a produc