Antique 1872 Lutherisches Gesangbuch German Hymnal Leather Book # 1074

Antique 1872 Lutherisches Gesangbuch (German Lutheran Hymnal) printed in German for the German Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio and other States. Features an original embossed leather binding with ornate Victorian-era decoration on the front cover and spine. Ownership inscription inside reads “Carl Sass, Plymouth, Ohio, Nov. 27, 1904.” The book is complete with age-toned pages and clear, readable text. The leather binding shows significant wear, including edge loss, rubbing, and spine damage consistent with age and use. Despite the wear, it remains an attractive and historic example of a 19th-century German-American Lutheran hymn book. Condition: * Original embossed leather binding * German text throughout * Ownership inscription dated 1904 * Heavy cover and spine wear * Pages appear complete and firmly attached * Age toning and normal signs of use A wonderful collectible for collectors of antique religious books, German-American history, Lutheran history, or 19th-century Americana.