$48.00
Daily Food for Christians Antique Devotional Book | Henry Altemus | c.1905
A charming and richly decorative early 20th-century devotional, Daily Food for Christians, published by the Henry Altemus Company of Philadelphia. This pocket-sized volume was designed for daily spiritual reflection, offering scripture passages, hymns, and brief meditations for each day of the year.
Red cloth binding with stamped in gilt, black, and yellow with an Art Nouveau-inspired floral design, a hallmark of Altemus gift editions. The spine carries matching decorative motifs. A few pages loosened but intact. Binding tight. Clean pages. A period inscription dated June 1925 adds a layer of personal history.
Condition: Very Good.
Size: 4 1/4” X 6 1/4” (pocket-sized format)
These Altemus devotional editions are increasingly sought after for both their aesthetic appeal and their role early 20th-century religious publishing—ideal for collectors of decorative bindings, devotional literature, or small-format antique books.