THE RUINED DEACON. A True Story

Boston: C.C.P. Moody, Printer, 1849. Hardcover. Near fine. First published in 1834, this cautionary tale concerns a tanner and his industrious wife who fall into ruin when their drinking become immoderate. 16mo: 36 pp. with two small engravings. Original dark brown cloth binding, with gilt-stamped titles and decorations along the spine, and blind-stamped borders and ornaments on each board. A remarkably fresh example. (Inventory #: 78597)