THE CHRISTIAN REGISTER
Boston, Massachusetts
Saturday, May 23, 1829
Vol. VIII, No. 21
Original early American newspaper issue of The Christian Register, published in Boston by editor and proprietor David Reed and devoted to “Unitarian Christianity, Sound Morals, Literature, and News.”
This is an original 1829 issue, not a reproduction.
The newspaper contains a fascinating cross-section of early 19th-century American religious, social and cultural history. In addition to extensive discussion of Unitarian Christianity and contemporary religious affairs, the issue includes period news, marriages and deaths, poetry, book and literary notices, advertisements, educational material and other contemporary content.
Among the material visible in this issue are:
• Discussion of Unitarian Christianity and church music
• Religious intelligence and notices
• Period marriage and death announcements
• Selected poetry
• “Sir Walter Scott’s Memoirs” and discussion of the Duke of Buccleuch
• Educational material concerning apparatus for schools, academies and lyceums
• Early Boston advertisements and notices
• Adams’ Patent “Swelled Beam Bedstead” illustrated advertisement
• Juvenile books and library advertisements
• Contemporary Boston organizations, churches and institutions
The newspaper provides an unusually direct glimpse into American religious and everyday life during the early Republic period.
MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 20.5 x 14.5 inches.
CONDITION
Original antique newspaper showing substantial age and use. There are original folds, creasing, toning, scattered staining/foxing, edge wear, small tears and areas of separation or weakness along some folds. An old handwritten name/notation is present near the upper edge.
The issue remains highly readable overall and the masthead displays very well.
Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition and complete contents. Photographs include the newspaper opened to show interior pages and representative articles, advertisements and notices.
An appealing original 1829 Boston newspaper for collectors of early American newspapers, Unitarian history, religious history, Boston history and 19th-century ephemera.
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