1892 - Henry Drummond’s- Beautiful Thoughts|Hand-painted Illumination & Hoyt Family Provenance

By Henry Drummond

Arranged By Elizabeth Cureton

Published 1892
James Pott & Co., Publishers/ New York

A book of daily thoughts/ wisdom for each day of the year.

Henry Drummond (1851–1897) was a Scottish evangelist, professor, and author known for his blend of science and faith. Drummond gained lasting recognition for his inspirational writings, especially The Greatest Thing in the World, which explores the power of love through a Christian lens. His works often emphasized moral beauty, spiritual reflection, and the harmony between religion and natural law.

A luminous Victorian devotional keepsake, this 1892 edition of Beautiful Thoughts from Henry Drummond is bound in an ivory cloth with gilt-stamped purple/silver floral design to the front board. Gilt lettering to spine. Binding tight. 280pp. On the front endpaper is a period inscription noting the book was gifted for Christmas in 1891—adding to its sentimental charm.

Within, the book has been uniquely personalized: ten pages feature delicate handpainted watercolor flowers with hand-illuminated calligraphy, thoughtfully added by a previous owner. A separate note tucked inside explains that the floral artwork and dates commemorate births and deaths of members of the Hoyt family of Auburn, New York—each entry carefully recorded from the 1800s.

Condition: Very Good

Size: 4 1/4” x 6”

A deeply personal volume reflecting Victorian devotion and remembrance, made singular by its exquisite embellishments and layered provenance.