Daniel Quorm and retailer His Religious Notions by Rev Mark Guy Pearse

Daniel Quorm and His Religious Notions, 1880s by Rev. Mark Guy Pearse (1842-1930), reveals this popular English Methodist preacher's style and beliefs.

Probably published in England around 1874-75, this book became extremely popular.This edition is beautifully illustrated and may be the first American edition. Although it has no information book to indicate when it was published in America, it bears the imprint "New York: Phillips & Hunt. Cincinnati: Walden & Stowe." As four pages at the end of the book listing the Publications of Phillips & Hunt show, this was a publisher of religious books. A little research reveals that the publisher was very active during the 1880s; therefore, I'm guessing it is an 1880s publication.

The embossed decorations and lettering in gold on a deep russet red spine, and the well designed portrait of Daniel in retailer gold and black on the front cover, make this a rare collectible book for any library.

At the beginning of each chapter (see photos) there are engravings to indicate the content of the chapter.

There are signs of shelf wear, but no marks, two edges turned slightly, some browning of pages throughout. About one third of one page has been torn off, although that piece is inserted in the book in its proper place (as shown in one photograph). Otherwise, this book of 202 pages is in very good condition. It measures 5 inches by 7 3/8".