$145.00
The Home Beyond; Or, Views of Heaven (c.1880s) | Illustrated Religious & Devotional Anthology Z
A richly illustrated 19th-century devotional anthology exploring themes of heaven, immortality, faith, loss, divine reunion, martyrdom, angelic ministry and eternal life. The Home Beyond; or, Views of Heaven brings together prose, poetry, sermons, and reflections by prominent religious writers and poets of the era, including Felicia Hemans, Leigh Hunt, William Cowper, John Pierpont, and others.
The volume includes numerous engraved illustrations, including full-page plates and finely detailed vignettes. Many plates are framed with ornamental engraved borders enhancing the book’s presentation value.
Subjects range from deeply moving poetic meditations to theological essays and reflections on immortality, angelic ministry, reunion in heaven, and eternal life.
Binding tight/ sound. Beveled edged boards. Lack stamped detail with gilt. Decorative floral endpapers. Pages are clean and well-preserved with minor light, even age toning. 512pp.
Condition: Very Good ++
Size: 6” x 9”
A compelling piece for collectors of illustrated religious works, Victorian poetry, spiritual literature, or those drawn to books that blend literary, artistic, and devotional significance.