{"product_id":"antique-german-gesangbuch-hymnal-book-embossed-victorian-hardcover-religious-songbook","title":"Antique German Gesangbuch Hymnal Book Embossed Victorian Hardcover Religious Songbook","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique German Gesangbuch Hymnal Book Embossed Victorian Hardcover Religious Songbook\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAntique German-language hymnal titled Deutsches Gesangbuch (German Hymnal), featuring hundreds of religious hymns, worship songs, theological writings, indexes, and devotional material printed in traditional German Fraktur type. Published for church and household use and likely intended for German-speaking congregations in the United States. The book retains its original embossed Victorian-era hardcover binding with ornate scrollwork decoration. An old handwritten ownership inscription appears on the front endpaper, adding to its historical character. A wonderful collectible for antique book collectors, German-American history enthusiasts, genealogy researchers, and religious memorabilia collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eFair antique condition with significant age-related wear. Covers show heavy edge wear, scuffing, loss to the exterior covering material, spine damage, corner wear, age toning, staining, and foxing. Binding remains intact and pages are present and readable. Includes a pressed flower bookmark left between pages. Please review all photos carefully.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 7 x 5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials\u003cbr\u003ePaper, cloth-covered boards\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColors\u003cbr\u003eBlack, Tan, Cream\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstimated Age\u003cbr\u003eMid to Late 1800s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisclaimer: AI-generated images may appear at the end of the photo lineup for styling purposes only and may not exactly represent the item. Photos of the actual item are included. Vintage pieces may show age—please review all photos and details carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora's Treasure Chest","offers":[{"title":"black \/ paper","offer_id":46618609123527,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/3553\/9143\/files\/19kdl87R_0.jpg?v=1780434863","url":"https:\/\/aurorastreasurechest.com\/products\/antique-german-gesangbuch-hymnal-book-embossed-victorian-hardcover-religious-songbook","provider":"Aurora's Treasure Chest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}