{"product_id":"harvard-university-ymca-association-1890-rare-pocket-hand-book-w-advertising","title":"Harvard University YMCA Association 1890 rare pocket Hand Book w\/ advertising","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Americana, Boston, Massachusetts, New England, Harvard, YMCA, Period Advertising, Student Life).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociation Hand Book Presented by the Young Men's Christian Association (Society of Christian Brethren) of Harvard University 1890-1891.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished 1890, United States by W. H. Wheeler.\u003cbr\u003e36 pages. Text in English. Numerous advertisements for local businesses, five of which are pictorial.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRare ephemeral item given away to incoming Harvard Freshmen by the YMCA, the central group that worked with the Board of Preachers and others to promote strong Christian values as an adjunct to the University experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublisher's emboss lettered red cloth binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eItem is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in \"new\" condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBinding gently rubbed and age worn, remains quite clean, fresh and overall attractive as a 19th century pocket book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eText block paper is gently toned, internally tight, clean, still well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this antique item survives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook Measures c. 6\" H x 4\" W.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[B2567].\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps \u0026 Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67961727549530,"sku":"wua1793772067983","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/2462\/4986\/files\/harvard-university-ymca-association-1890-rare-pocket-hand-book-w-advertising_1.jpg?v=1793772073","url":"https:\/\/southwestvibewear.shop\/products\/harvard-university-ymca-association-1890-rare-pocket-hand-book-w-advertising","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}