A Memoir of the Life of James Milnor, DD., Late Rector of St. George's Church NY

Stone, John S. A Memoir of the Life of James Milnor, D. D., Late Rector of St. George's Church, New York. New York: American Tract Society, 1848. First Edition. [10565] Blue cloth, boards with with blindstamped patterns, spine in gilt, binding is faded but otherwise very good, 9 1/4 x 6 inches. Inscribed "Richard Fletcher, February 6, 1849. Present from Rev. Seth Bliss" on front end paper; old blue paper Fletcher Town Library bookplate accompanies. Engraving of Milnor by F. Halpin, "from a Daguerreotype." Hinge behind title page partly open and we think the stiffness of the paper of the engraving is the cause. Lithograph plate of St. George's Church and Rectory, by Wm. Endicott & Co. 646 generally clean pp. with the first and last several leaves in the book showing some foxing. Good. Hardcover. This Memoir makes generous use of the letters and diaries of Dr. Milnor. It presents both the civil and religious aspects of his fruitful life. James Milnor, D.D. (1773-1844), born in Philad